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 With a client list that boasts more than 350 of the top athletes and teams of our time, such as Hines Ward, Smokin’ Joe Frazier and the Roberto Clemente Family and many more….. our guest today is THE one that today’s athletes and their teams look to when they desire the highest quality action portraiture.His art has been showcased at major sports events throughout the country as well as on ESPN, NBC, Spike TV, Versus, the Golf Channel, at Super Bowl, Walt Disney World Resort and the PGA Tour. Celebrating his Silver Anniversary as a professional artist in 2012, he has shown a deep dedication to countless charitable concerns as his art has helped to raise more than a half a million dollars for deserving causes well over 25 years. He is currently under contract with the Walt Disney Company to create Theme Park exclusive art for the Walt Disney World Art Galleries. We are so delighted to have with us today -Disney Master artist and more - Kevin-JohnFor info on how to MEET and DINE with Kevin-John click HERECheck out Kevin-John Disney inspired art and more HERERequest friendship with Kevin-John on facebook HERELike Kevin-John on facebook HEREFollow Kevin-John on twitter HEREOfficial Disney Artwork by Kevin-John is currently available in all Disney Theme Parks. Ask for it by name, "Kevin-John Art". You can purchase any of Kevin-John’s Disney prints in all of the Disney Theme Parks or order them via the Disney Merchandise Line - Their phone number is (800) 362-4533 or by calling Disney Gallery Arts (877) 560-6477. They will locate a copy of any of Kevin-John’s Disney prints or original pieces of art that are currently available for purchase and ship them directly to you.The post LTD 029: Kevin-John Disney Master Artist appeared first on Living The Dream.

 Sam Gennawey is the author of several books and he has a unique point of view built on his passion for history, his professional training as an urban planner, and his obsession with theme parks. He has performed speaking engagements at Walt Disney Imagineering, the Walt Disney Family Museum, Disney Creative,  as well as many Disneyana clubs, libraries and podcasts. He has Visit Sam's Blog HERE Buy Sam's books HERE Follow Sam on Facebook HERE Follow Sam on Twitter HEREThe post LTD 028: Sam Gennawey Disney Historian, Author, Speaker and Urban Planner appeared first on Living The Dream.

In addition to being an incredibly talented musician himself, Kal David has worked with some very big names like Etta James, and Johnny Rivers. Peter Cetera was in a band with him before he went on to be the lead vocalist for a group called Chicago! He's owned his own night club, rubbed shoulders and played guitar for living legends such as Stevie Wonder. Disney fans might know him best as the voice of the animatronic alien Sonny Eclipse inside Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe or from his work on the song “Unhealthy Living Blues” that appeared in the short cartoon Goofy About Health at the Wonders of Life Pavilion at Epcot. Kal is talks about how he got the gig as Sonny and so much more on this episode of Living The Dream Podcast.Check out Kal's complete bio, links to his instructional guitar DVD series, and your place to buy his new CD titled LIVING THE DREAM...at his website KalDavid.comFollow Kal on Facebook HEREThe post LTD 027: Kal David appeared first on Living The Dream.

Iake Eeissinmann has spent his entire life involved in the entertainment industry in one way or another. Disney fans may remember him most as Tony in one of Disney's most successful live-action films, called Escape to Witch Mountain. He has done SO much more though...and has actually had life long passion in creating art. We are so thrilled to bring you Iake Eissinmann today!Check out more on Iake HERE.Check out the official Facebook fan page for Iake EissinmannHear Iake as the voice of the voice of the Little Green Sprout HEREThe post LTD 026: Iake Eissinmann appeared first on Living The Dream.

  Tony Bancroft If you are familiar with Iago in Aladdin, Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, Pumbaa in The Lion King and Kronk in The Emperor’s New Groove or the movie Mulan - then you have seen the beautiful work of Tony Bancroft. He has spent the last several years developing his skills as an Animator/Director with Walt Disney Feature Animation, Sony Imageworks, and currently with Toonacious Family Entertainment, his own animation studio.Following his work on such feature length productions as "Rescuers Down Under", "Beauty and the Beast", and "Aladdin", Tony was appointed Supervising Animator on the 1992 Academy Award winning feature "The Lion King", and was responsible for creating, designing and overseeing the animation of Pumbaa, the warthog!In 2001, with his two partners, Tony started Toonacious Family Entertainment, as Executive VP/Creative Production. Using his nearly 20 years experience in the animation industry, Tony has formed Toonacious, which is an animation studio committed to producing quality family entertainment. Along with developing their own projects, Toonacious, through his direction, successfully completed Disney's "Thumper's Story-time", and a Lilo and Stitch short called "The Origin of Stitch." He was also involved with Disney's Direct-to-DVD "Tinkerbell" project.Listen to “The Bancroft Brothers Podcast” HERECheck out the official Facebook fan page for the Bancroft BrothersFollow Tony Bancroft on TwitterFind out more about the upcoming animated film, “The Animal Crackers” The post LTD 024: Tony Bancroft appeared first on Living The Dream.

  Our guest on the line for you today is the author of I Led The Parade: Main Street Memories" -This book is A collection of heartwarming, emotional slices of life about just SOME of the 7,000 families that he selected as the Parade Grand Marshall Coordinator for the daily parade at The Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World. He is retired Disney Cast Member and now author, the one and only… Dean Gaschler.Order Dean's Book HERE.Check out Dean's Blog HERE.The post LTD 023: Dean Gaschler appeared first on Living The Dream.

Lee Douglas is one of the most recognized names in podcasting. Lee Douglas has been championing the cause of keeping the original music of the 1950's and 1960' s from disappearing from the airwaves, and he's doing a great job. There are people in more than 25 countries worldwide who are listening to Lee's show and reminiscing with him between songs. He's just joine up with WLOR.net to add a potential 3 million more listeners. Along with a a growing audience, he has the largest collection of songs from the golden age of American music that we have found anywhere! A Brooklyn N.Y. native - Lee has been living the dream in Florida for the past 35 years. Of course we love that Lee is also  BIG Disney fan! He’s been visiting Walt Disney World since 1973. This episode includes a tip from Lee about how to navigate the parks, and so much more! We were honored to have him join us for this fun episode!Check out Lee's website for Old Time Rock n Roll HERE.Click HERE to listen to Old Time Rock n Roll via the Talk Shoe Website.6 hours of Old Time Rock n Roll all night long on ROCK ON THROUGH THE NIGHT Monday 1am - 7am and again Saturday 3am -9am beginning January 2016. Right now you can catch his shows every Wednesday night from 9pm to 11pm. Brand new shows too!! Find it all at WLOR.netCheck out Lee's blog to learn more about the great music and artists of the 1950's and 1960's!Click HERE to catch Lee on Stitcher RadioClick HERE to play the show on the TuneIn Website.Check out ALL of Lee's awesome facebook groups!Old Time Rock n Roll Public GroupInternet Oldies Fans Rock n Roll Hall of FameOld Time Rock n Roll Podcast Listeners GroupThe History of Rock n Roll The Early YearsLost in the 50's Tonight Facebook Grouphttps://youtu.be/S9Ha4WfFguMThe post LTD 022: Lee Douglas appeared first on Living The Dream.

Mary Blair played a big role in the early days of Disney. If you've seen Cinderella or Alice in Wonderland or Peter Pan you'll know Mary Blair’s art! Many other artists worked on those films. But she had a special place in Walt Disney's heart. Join Krista Joy and Joe Pardo as they interview Mary Blair's niece, Maggie Richardson. Maggie runs magicofmaryblair.com a site dedicated to celebrating Mary's lifetime of imagination and color.Please visit HERE to read about Ana Clark's portrait of Mary Blair! Click HERE to be taken to the Magic of Mary Blair!Check out Pinup Girl Clothing and California Water Color HERE.This week's magical memory can be found here.The post LTD 021: Maggie Richardson appeared first on Living The Dream.

 Join hosts Krista Joy and Joe Pardo as they interview Executive Chef Mark Boor, from Fulton's Crabhouse in Disney Springs. Chef Mark got his introduction to culinary arts in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1989.  After Serving Tours in the U. S. Coast Guard and U. S. Navy Mark received his first Executive Chef Position at Villa on Delaware in Indianapolis. In 2004 Mark competed and won the Ohio Pork Counsel’s “Taste of Elegance.” He has since been named one of the Top Twenty Chefs of Central Florida!!! Today he is at Fulton's Crabhouse in Disney Springs where he develops, organizes and executes daily operations in this magical place, with annual sales in excess of 20 million dollars.Click HERE to be taken to Krista's site Disneyways, where you can find out how to get a free appetizer or dessert at Fulton's!Check out the Fulton's Crabhouse website here. Follow Fulton's Crabhouse on Instagram, Twitter, or visit their Facebook page here.This week's magical memory can be found here.http://youtu.be/naumMmDy3v8The post LTD 020: Mark Boor appeared first on Living The Dream.

Join hosts Krista Joy and Joe Pardo as they interview George Scribner, a contractor for Walt Disney Imagineering as a concept artist and animation director.