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The Rest Is HistoryNovember 3, 2025
614. Walt Disney: The Great American Storyteller
About This Episode
How did Walt Disney come to found the company that still bears his name, and would change the world forever? How did Disney help to establish American culture as the most dominant culture in the world? And, was Mickey Mouse Walt Disney’s greatest invention? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the story behind the wonderful world of Disney, and the man from whose marvellous imagination it sprung. ______ Start generating your own greener electricity for less, with £500 off Solar. Visit https://www.hivehome.com/history for more information. T&Cs apply**Output and savings varies by season, electricity usage and system size. Paid-for surplus requires an eligible SEG tariff. Offer for new customers only. Ends 17th November. ______ Learn more at https://www.uber.com/onourway ______ Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Jack Meek Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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Books Mentioned

The Jungle Book
Rudyard Kipling
“Walt Disney was immersed in an animated version of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book when he died, and it was noted that he hadn't been as committed to an animation since Bambi.”
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The Disney Version
Richard Schickel
“Richard Schickel published a book called The Disney Version, accusing Disney of creating a world that shattered the valuable aspects of childhood.”
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Mary Poppins
P.L. Travers
“P.L. Travers described Disney's adaptation of her most famous novel, Mary Poppins, as coarse and wrong in every way, reflecting her disdain for the changes made in the script.”
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Making Mary Poppins
Todd James Pierce
“A new book by Todd James Pierce called Making Mary Poppins goes into detail about why P.L. Travers hated the script for the Disney adaptation.”
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