Ep. 4: Muppets, Magic, and Michael Eisner

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Ep. 4: Muppets, Magic, and Michael Eisner

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47 minutes

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Sep 18, 2017

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In the first of a three-part podcast, former Imagineer and veteran puppeteer Terri Hardin joins Kevin to discuss her experiences at Walt Disney Imagineer and her encounters with Jim Henson, Michael Eisner, Tony Baxter, and much more!

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Sep 18, 2017

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Ep. 4: Muppets, Magic, and Michael Eisner: In the first of a three-part podcast, former Imagineer and veteran puppeteer Terri Hardin joins Kevin to discuss her experiences at Walt Disney Imagineer and her encounters with Jim Henson, Michael Eisner, Tony Baxter, and much more! by Defunctland
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Interview w/ Former Imagineer Ray Kinman: "Carving Creations of Magic": Kevin kicks off Defunctland Podcast Season 3 and his month of Imagineering interviews with Ray Kinman, a master woodcarver that created some of the coolest art pieces in the parks. Check out Ray's work as you listen to the interview! https://www.woodcarv... by Defunctland
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