Stories of the Magic

Randy Crane

"Stories of the Magic" is a positive and story-filled Disney podcast offering positive stories from Cast Members, Imagineers, artists, actors, and more–including guests–promoting a mutual love of Disney, celebrating and preserving the Disney magic, and inspiring people to live their dreams just as Walt Disney did.

  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Episode 138 – Traci Hines (Singer, Hipster Mermaid)
    (Sorry about my audio during this interview! Yikes! At least most of Traci’s is good.) Today we get to pay a return visit to the Hipster Mermaid herself, Traci Hines. You got to hear some great stuff from her when I … Continue reading
    8 December 2018, 5:52 am
  • 30 minutes 4 seconds
    Episode 137 – Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano, Her Universe)
    At the end of the last episode, I told you the show was going on what I called an “incomplete hiatus,” but that there were a few guests I had been working on getting for a long time, and one … Continue reading
    9 April 2018, 8:00 am
  • 47 minutes 47 seconds
    Episode 136 – Terri Hardin (Imagineer/Muppeteer), Part 3
      Today, we conclude our 3-part interview with legendary Disney Imagineer Terri Hardin, recorded in person in her studio. In part 1, Terri shared her first assignment in Imagineering (a Stories of the Magic), what Halloween was like at Walt … Continue reading
    29 December 2017, 9:00 am
  • 43 minutes 48 seconds
    Episode 135 – Terri Hardin (Imagineer/Muppeteer), Part 2
    Today, we continue with part 2 of a 3-part interview with legendary Disney Imagineer Terri Hardin, recorded in person in her studio. In part 1, Terri shared her first assignment in Imagineering (a Stories of the Magic exclusive), what Halloween … Continue reading
    15 December 2017, 9:00 am
  • 45 minutes 18 seconds
    Episode 134 – Terri Hardin (Imagineer/Muppeteer), Part 1
    (This picture will make sense when you listen to the interview.) Today, we begin part 1 of a 3-part interview with legendary Disney Imagineer Terri Hardin, recorded in person in her studio. This is a 3-part interview, and we talked … Continue reading
    8 December 2017, 9:00 am
  • 38 minutes 44 seconds
    Episode 133 – Don Hahn (Film Director)
    Today I have the pleasure of interviewing someone I’ve wanted to talk to for a long time, and hopefully this is just the first of many conversations. Don Hahn is best known for having produced the classic Beauty and the … Continue reading
    24 November 2017, 9:00 am
  • 43 minutes 28 seconds
    Episode 132 – Nic Gregory (Background Painter), Part 2
      Today, we conclude our 2-part interview with Disney Publishing background painter Nic Gregory. In part 1, we talked about his artistic influences, how he got into the animation industry, his upcoming projects, and much more. If you haven’t listened to … Continue reading
    10 November 2017, 9:00 am
  • 41 minutes
    Episode 131 – Nic Gregory (Background Painter), Part 1
    Today, we begin a 2-part interview with Disney Publishing background painter Nic Gregory. I’ve had some interesting guests on this show before, and Nic is no exception. In fact, with his unique background and perspectives, he will be sharing things … Continue reading
    3 November 2017, 8:00 am
  • 45 minutes 10 seconds
    Episode 130 – Brian Collins (Former Imagineer), Part 2
    Today, we conclude our interview with former Disney Imagineer Brian Collins. In part 1, we talked about how he got started working for Disney at the front desk of Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort, how he worked himself from there … Continue reading
    1 September 2017, 8:00 am
  • 47 minutes 47 seconds
    Episode 129 – Brian Collins (Former Imagineer), Part 1
    Today, we return to our usual format with part 1 of our interview with former Disney Imagineer Brian Collins. Brian started at the Contemporary Resort at WDW working the Front Desk, but moved through several different roles until ultimately he became … Continue reading
    25 August 2017, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Episode 128 – D23 Expo 2017 (Disney Legends Ceremony)
    As you may know, July 14-16, 2017 was the D23 Expo. I was happily able to attend, though not as official Media or Press. Because of that, I wasn’t able to get priority access to anything or set up interviews … Continue reading
    4 August 2017, 8:00 am
  • More Episodes? Get the App
© MoonFM 2024. All rights reserved.