Beyond the Mouse: An Interview with Jeff Kurtti (Part 1)

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Brett Rutherford

Published September 25, 2020 at 12:54 PM CDT

This week we bring you the first half of our interview with former Imagineer and Disney author Jeff Kurtti. He has written over 40 titles for the Disney company, and his latest book "The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky" was just released earlier this month. Jeff shares so many stories and insights about the Walt Disney Company.

On this episode we speak with Jeff about his new book. He also speaks to his relationship with Richard and Robert Sherman.

This is a must listen!

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Craig McFarland

Craig McFarland has been podcasting for over a decade as part of The Front Row Network. He’s the co-host of Beyond the Mouse, a Disney-focused podcast, and Peanut Butter and Biscuits, a show dedicated to all things Ted Lasso. Over the years, Craig has interviewed a wide range of guests, including Oscar winners, Olympians, acclaimed creators, actors, and more than a dozen Disney Legends.

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