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Tall Guy Talks Travel with Rick DoughertyTalking with Four Different Travel AuthorsOn the show, Rick is going to go back and pull from past conversations with authors of successful books. Rick will talk with Phil Gramlich, who put together a collection of stories for “Walt and His Park: The Stories You (Probably) Never Heard”; Ethan Gallogly, who used his time hiking the John Muir Trail as inspiration for his book “The Trail: A Novel”; and the husband-and-wife team of Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, who wrote “Disneyland on The Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists; and the Ski Resort That Never Was.”2024-12-0532 min
Women, Life and ScienceEncore A Magical Ski ResortSend us a textDisneyland is a universally beloved destination, offering a whimsical escape where even grown-ups can relive the wonder of childhood. However, few are aware that there was once a plan to build a Disneyland Ski Resort. On September 27th at 7 am PT/10 am ET, Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, authors of Disneyland on the Mountain, will join us to explore this controversial proposal and the protracted struggle that ultimately resulted to not happen.2024-08-0754 min
Book of the Mouse Club#102: Author Interview - “Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort that Never Was” by Greg Glasgow and Kathryn MayerMany are familiar with Disney’s theme parks, cruise ships, resorts, and broader media empire, but did you know Disney tried to build a ski resort in Mineral King, California in the 1960s? Courtney and Emily are joined by authors Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer to discuss how this resort never broke ground despite over a decade of planning. Their book, “Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort that Never Was”, does a deep dive into this niche piece of Disney history that is often overshadowed by the simultaneous planning and opening of the Walt Disney...2024-05-1056 minBook of the Mouse Club#101: “The Hundred and One Dalmatians” by Dodie SmithOnly one book is appropriate for episode #101 and that is Dodie Smith’s 1956 novel, The Hundred and One Dalmatians. Join Courtney and Emily as they compare the original source material to Disney’s 1961 animated feature and 1996 live action film. Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads Youtube References: 101 Dalmatians (Pongo & Perdita) | Disney Sing Along Songs (1996) PC Game: 101 Dalmatians Disney’s Animated Storybook (1996) Next book: Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Env...2024-04-231h 13
The Deep DiveEpisode 181: Disneyland on the Mountain w/ Greg Glasgow & Kathryn MayerPhilip welcomes authors Greg Glasgow & Kathryn Mayer to discuss their book Disneyland on the Mountain. Their conversation examines Disney at a remarkable time in its history and how its ambition helped launch the modern environmental movement.
The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings.
Philip’s Drop:
Snabba Cash (Netflix)
Greg’s Drop:
The Holdovers
Kathryn’s Drop:
Behind the Attraction (Disney+) Special Guest: Greg Glasgow & Kathryn Mayer.2024-02-2954 min
Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney PodcastEp. 247 - Disneyland on the MountainThis week we speak with Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer about their book Disneyland on the Mountain. This is an exciting story that might be new to most Disney fans. It follows the last, unfinished project of Walt Disney and the controversy that surrounded it. Craig and Brandon are joined by patron member Greg Woods to discuss the book and much more with Greg and Kathryn!
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The Progress City Radio HourThe Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 65 - Snow! Part IIThe Progress City Radio Hour returns to the slopes for more snowbound adventure! We have a wintry mix of tales including a trip to Switzerland with Walt to film on the slopes of the Matterhorn, a look at Disney's involvement in the 1960 Winter Olympics, and a conversation with Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer about their book, Disneyland On The Mountain, about the never-built resort at Mineral King. History, music, and more - fire up the fondue and grab that tow rope, it's the Progress City Radio Hour!
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The Tomorrow Society Podcast216. Kathryn Mayer and Greg Glasgow on Disneyland on the Mountain
When you think about projects from Disney history that never happened, Mineral King is one of the most interesting examples. The concepts for this California ski resort were a serious dream for Walt Disney in the 1960s. Those plans ultimately led to a conflict with environmentalists in the Sierra Club who had concerns with developing the pristine land.… Read more...
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The Tomorrow Society Podcast216. Kathryn Mayer and Greg Glasgow on Disneyland on the Mountain2024-01-0648 min
Chatting With BetsyWalt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski ResortBetsy's show featured Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, a dynamic duo who have been married since 2017. They're also the authors of "DISNEYLAND ON THE MOUNTAIN: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was." In their interview, they explore Walt Disney's struggle to build a ski resort in Mineral King, California, a battle that involved the Sierra Club, politicians, and even the Supreme Court.There is further information on this interview. Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski ResortBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...2023-12-0142 min
Notably DisneyExploring ”Disneyland on the Mountain” with Authors Greg Glasgow and Kathryn MayerOver the decades The Walt Disney Company has embarked on many projects that never came to fruition. One of those famous endeavors that has rarely been explored in as much depth is Disney’s intent to build a ski resort in the Mineral King Valley in the 1960s and 1970s. On this episode of Notably Disney host Brett Nachman speaks with journalists and writers Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer. Glasgow and Mayer are authors of the new book Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was, published by Rowman and Littlefield.
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The Eddrick ShowKathryn Mayer & Greg Glasgow - Disneyland on the MountainMy guests are Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, authors of the new book Disneyland on the Mountain – Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was. The book tells the fascinating story of Disney’s vision for a mountain ski resort in California and the intense opposition to its development. https://disneylandonthemountain.com/ #eddrickshow #disney #disneyland #sierraclub #skiresort #snowboarding #california #enviornmentalist #waltdisney2023-11-1722 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastKelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of July - September 2023In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in July through September 2023.Our shared top reads:
The River We Remember by William Kent Kreuger
The Six by Loren Grush
Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter
Kelly’s remaining top reads:
One Summer In Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris
Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent
An Honest Man by Michael Koryta
The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin
Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney
Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
The Other Year by Rea Frey
...2023-11-031h 14Women, Life and ScienceEncore A Magical Ski ResortSend us a textDisneyland is a universally beloved destination, offering a whimsical escape where even grown-ups can relive the wonder of childhood. However, few are aware that there was once a plan to build a Disneyland Ski Resort. On September 27th at 7 am PT/10 am ET, Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, authors of Disneyland on the Mountain, will join us to explore this controversial proposal and the protracted struggle that ultimately resulted to not happen.2023-11-0154 min
New Books in American StudiesGreg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, "Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023)A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of...2023-10-2545 min
New Books in the American WestGreg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, "Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023)A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of...2023-10-2545 min
New Books in Environmental StudiesGreg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, "Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023)A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of...2023-10-2545 min
New Books in LawGreg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, "Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023)A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of...2023-10-2545 min
New Books in American PoliticsGreg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, "Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023)A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of...2023-10-2545 min
New Books in Public PolicyGreg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, "Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023)A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of...2023-10-2545 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastGreg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer - DISNEYLAND ON THE MOUNTAINIn this interview, I chat with Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer about Disneyland on the Mountain, how they learned about Mineral King and decided to write about it, Walt Disney's vision for a ski resort, putting the Mineral King project in context within the larger Disney arena and the environmental movement, their research, and much more.Greg's recommended reads are:
A Chateau Under Siege by Martin Walker
Cosmic Scholar: The Life and Times of Harry Smith by John Szwed
Kathryn's recommended reads are:
Whistleblower: My Journey to Silicon Valley and Fight...2023-10-2033 min
Theme Park InsiderDisneyland on the MountainRobert Niles is joined by Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, authors of "Disneyland on the Mountain," a new book looking at the history of Disney's never-built Mineral King ski resort in California. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themeparkinsider.substack.com2023-10-0927 min
Arroe Collins Unplugged and Totally UncutGreg Glascow And Kathryn Mayer Release Disneyland On The MountainA fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it.
It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a
mountain-a vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating,
or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of
Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp,
hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was
the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's
final passion project.
But there was one major obstacle to Wa...2023-10-0419 minWomen, Life and ScienceA Magical Ski ResortSend us a textDisneyland is a universally beloved destination, offering a whimsical escape where even grown-ups can relive the wonder of childhood. However, few are aware that there was once a plan to build a Disneyland Ski Resort. On September 27th at 7 am PT/10 am ET, Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, authors of Disneyland on the Mountain, will join us to explore this controversial proposal and the protracted struggle that ultimately resulted to not happen.2023-09-2754 min
Beyond the Mic with Sean DillonWalt's Hidden Dream: “Disneyland on the Mountain”Greg loves Steely Dan, Kathryn hasn’t tried out for Jeopardy but loves the show and they both want you to read “Disneyland on the Mountain”? Kathryn Mayer, Greg Glasgow take a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.Welcome Greg & KathrynWe’re joined on the Starline by a pair of writers and journalists for numerous magazines, newspapers and publications. Their latest project is about a ski resort where guests could ski, go ice skating or potentially meet Mickey Mouse as Walt Disney’s final passion project. What? You’ve never heard about “Disneyland on the Mountain”? To...2023-09-2608 min
The Frankie Boyer ShowKathryn Mayer and Greg Glasgow, Disneyland on the MountainMichael Robbins, author of Quantitative Asset Management: Factor Investing and Machine Learning for Institutional Investing (McGraw Hill, June 6, 2023)ABOUT THE AUTHOR:WEBSITE: http://www.quantitativeassetmanagement.com/Social media: https://twitter.com/larsonfinancial?lang=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrobbins/Kathryn Mayer and Greg Glasgow, Disneyland on the MountainThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240061/advertisement2023-09-1939 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg9/15/23 Two Disney-related interviewsFor this centennial year of Walt Disney Studios, we have two Disney-related interview. Part 1: Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, co-authors of "Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the ski resort that never was." Part 2- (from the archives) "Bruce C. Steele, author of "One Day at Disney: Meet the people who make the magic across the globe." 2023-09-1548 min
Rick Flynn PresentsGREG GLASGOW & KATHRYN MAYER (Authors) "Disneyland on the Mountain - Walt, the Envoronmentalists & and the Ski Resort That Never Was" Ep. 154This week on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast: A fascinating true story about a true genius that will forever be intertwined as a remarkable human being in the entire world's eyes.
It's the true story of what would turn out to be Walt Disney's final passion project: A Disney-themed ski resort on top of a Southern California mountain, complete with a ski lift, sleigh rides, dogsledding, ice-skating, and tobogganing--not to mention a band of Disney Imagineer-created Audio-Animatronic bears. It sounds utterly harmless but it became totally controversial.
Local residents tried to stop it from being built o...2023-09-131h 02
The Not Old - Better Show#738 The Dream That Never Was: Walt Disney's Lost Ski Resort and the Environmental Legacy Left BehindThe Dream That Never Was: Walt Disney's Lost Ski Resort and the Environmental Legacy Left Behind The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series Welcome back to another episode of The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and we're broadcasting from just outside of Washington, D.C. Today’s show is brought to you by StitchFix: StitchFix is the personal style service for men and women that evolves with your tastes, needs, and lifestyle. And Brooklinen. Brooklinen was built to del...2023-09-0735 min
"Conversations LIVE!" with Cyrus WebbGreg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer stop by #ConversationsLIVEHost Cyrus Webb welcomes authors Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss their new book DISNEYLAND ON THE MOUNTAIN.2023-08-1716 min
"Conversations LIVE!" with Cyrus WebbGreg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer stop by #ConversationsLIVEHost Cyrus Webb welcomes authors Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss their new book DISNEYLAND ON THE MOUNTAIN.2023-08-1715 min