Podcast appearances and mentions of Ken Bruce

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 ¡Bienvenido, Rafa! Back in the studio after a debatably deserved festive break, it's the podcast that Knows The City®! Liam watching The Wire isn't the only 'Hell's frozen over' moment at play here, because - for one episode only - Rafael Benitez is the Everton manager. We've got all your favourites; Tim Curry, Ken Bruce, Salomón Rondón, the lot. Vamos. Thanks to Sean Ponzini, Gary Lunt and Niall O'Donnell for contributions to this episode, in association with The Excelsior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the Haunted Mansion is back with a few new surprises, the exterior of the Mansion also has an update,The Year of the Snake has kicked off with a new confection, Magic Keys are back on sale, we finish our conversation with Ken Bruce, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: The original version of the Haunted Mansion opened this week, and with it a new bride has appeared! The new bride replaces the previous Constance Hatchaway bride at the end of the attic scene. The new bride appears to be floating above the ground, holding a candelabra instead of a hatchet, with the return of the beating heart effect. In addition to the new bride, her candelabra can now be seen in the endless hallway, and inside a crypt in the graveyard scene. She is joined by a one-eyed cat, similar to the one-eyed cat that was installed previously. Lighting and sound has been upgraded throughout the attraction as well. – https://www.micechat.com/407954-disneyland-update-new-bride-lunar-new-year-construction/ https://www.micechat.com/408138-news-disneyland-haunted-mansion-new-bride/ An area above the newly finished extended queue of the Haunted Mansion has finally been completed. The cemetery on the hill has been unveiled from the scrim blocking the area before. New vegetation and tombstones dot the hill and add some great themeing. – https://www.micechat.com/407954-disneyland-update-new-bride-lunar-new-year-construction/ The Year of the Snake has kicked off this Lunar New Year festivity at Disney California Adventure. In addition to all the food that we spoke about last week, there is also a new Year of the Snake display in the lobby of the Grand Californian Hotel. A Mickey-shaped snake was cooked up by the culinary team at the resort to honor the holiday. It is made using 40 pounds of white chocolate, 30 pounds of fondant, 10 pounds of crisped rice cereal, and 3 pounds of marshmallows. – https://www.micechat.com/407954-disneyland-update-new-bride-lunar-new-year-construction/ It is that time again when Magic Keys are back on sale for a limited time! By the time you hear this, they will already be on sale. We recommend that you act fast since the last time Magic Keys went on sale, sales were paused after less than 6 days. – https://www.micechat.com/407954-disneyland-update-new-bride-lunar-new-year-construction/ In Downtown Disney, the foundation has started to come together for the new, and hopefully final, location for Earl of Sandwich. No timeline has been posted on when construction will wrap up, but the sooner the better! – https://www.micechat.com/407954-disneyland-update-new-bride-lunar-new-year-construction/ This Friday, January 24th, is Anaheim Ducks Day at Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney. Inside the park, a cavalcade, appearances by select Anaheim Ducks players, themed games, and more will take place. In Downtown Disney, there will be an overtime fan zone with entertainment, activities, and photo ops. – https://www.micechat.com/407954-disneyland-update-new-bride-lunar-new-year-construction/ New dinner menu items have appeared at the Red Rose Taverne in Fantasyland. Three new “folds,” including a Plant-Based Veggie Fantasyland Fair Fold with cauliflower, quinoa, arugula, hash browns, cheese, and chili-lime aioli for $13, the Burger Fantasyland Fold with seasoned ground beef, hash browns, cheese, white cheese sauce, and burger sauce for $14.99, and a Spicy Chicken Fantasyland Fair Fold with four-chili spiced chicken patty, hash browns, cheese, white cheese sauce, and pickle aioli for $13.99. Also, a Salted Caramel Butter Cake Sundae with vanilla ice cream, salted caramel, and pretzel sticks is available for lunch and dinner for $8.49. – https://www.micechat.com/407954-disneyland-update-new-bride-lunar-new-year-construction/ Guests staying at the Pixar Place Hotel starting in February will have a change to their pool plans. The Pixar Place Pool deck will be under refurbishment starting February 3rd, with no end date given at this time. The pools at the Disneyland Hotel will be available for Pixar Place guest use during the closure. The pool deck will remain open for fireworks viewing on select nights. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/01/20/this-popular-disney-hotel-pool-is-closing-for-refurbishment/ SnackChat: Sweethearts Nite Food – https://www.instagram.com/p/DFGBfvZNfi1/?img_index=1 Discussion Topic: Two time Emmy Award winning animator and author Ken Bruce – https://tikiroom63.com https://www.instagram.com/tikiroom1963

This week, Disney helps with the wildfire response, construction has started on a highly anticipated project, the Lunar New Year celebration starts this week, a change coming to the Sip and Savor pass, we talk to Author Ken Bruce about Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: It is a time of great sadness in Southern California as wildfires rage and devastates so many people's lives. The Walt Disney Company has committed $15 million dollars to Los Angeles Area Fire Relief & Rebuilding Efforts. Further resources will be provided to the Employee Relief Fund to help Disney employees who are impacted. Many Imagineers called the areas of fire devastation home. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-company-los-angeles-area-fire-relief-rebuilding-efforts/ https://www.micechat.com/407847-disneyland-news-fires-hope-next-chapter/ Construction has officially begun on the expansion to Avengers Campus. Sunday, January 12th the Timon parking lot was closed to start construction. A lot of prep work still needs to be completed before any vertical construction can begin, but it has started! – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/01/12/confirmed-construction-just-started-on-disneys-avengers-campus-expansion/ For Weeklyteers who want to get in on the Beverage Education & Tasting Seminars for the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, tickets and reservations are now open. The festival will run from February 28th through April 21st. Visit the link in the show notes for all the details and to book your spot! – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/disney-california-adventure/food-wine-beer-spirits-tasting-seminars/#tab-panel-block2-1 If a casting call is any indication, there is a new show coming to DCA this summer. The casting call is looking for “vibrant, energetic, and dynamic vocalists of all gender identities.” The performer chosen will be a DJ host who is youthful, quirky, and has great comedic timing, according to the post. This could be a new show moving into the Disney Theatre, home to the Disney Jr. Dance Party. – https://wdwnt.com/2025/01/casting-new-show-disney-california-adventure-s25/ Fans of the Disney Dress Shop in Downtown Disney may be wondering where it went soon. The location is getting a new sign “Disney Storyland Boutique.” Once the new sign is installed, the shop should also be reopening in the old Wonderground Gallery location. – https://www.micechat.com/407847-disneyland-news-fires-hope-next-chapter/ A Megabot sipper from Big Hero 6 is available for purchase in Disney California Adventure starting Friday. The sipper is in the shape of a Megabot – the robot seen in the opening scenes of the movie. Guests can purchase this item at both restaurants in San Fransokyo. – https://wdwnt.com/2025/01/new-big-hero-6-megabot-sipper-coming-soon/ Lunar New Year arrives at Disney California Adventure later this week and the six food marketplace booths are already setup, with menus and pricing revealed. It looks like the pricing has increased on the items, so a Sip and Savor Pass might be the way to go. No pricing has been released for the pass at this time. – https://www.micechat.com/407847-disneyland-news-fires-hope-next-chapter/ When purchasing a Sip and Savor pass this year, you will have another choice to make: what design do you want? This year's passes will come in three limited designs which pay homage to either Chinese, Vietnamese, or Korean cultures, while also featuring Disney characters in culturally-inspired outfits designed by artist Ann Shen. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/sip-and-savor/ A new beignet has come to the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square. The Chocolate Hazelnut-flavored Mickey-shaped Beignets are basically Nutella beignets! There is an optional chocolate-hazelnut dipping sauce which you can get for $1.39. The beignets themselves can be purchased in a 3-pack for $6.49, or a 6-pack for $10.49. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/01/10/review-did-disney-just-make-mickey-beignets-even-better/ With Jolly Holiday closed for a major refurbishment, you might be craving some of the treats that usually call this location home. Fear not! A few of the items have moved to Refreshment Corner next door. Most notably are a couple of the breakfast croissants, and the Matterhorn Macaroon. – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/refreshment-corner/menus/breakfast/ SnackChat: Cozy Cones – https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/cozy-cone-motel/menus/ https://lizoncall.com/pear-of-dice-soda-recipe/ Discussion Topic: Two time Emmy Award winning animator and author Ken Bruce – https://tikiroom63.com https://www.instagram.com/tikiroom1963

Ken Bruce spent 16 years researching and writing about the most important piece of theme park pop art ever made: Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. The resulting book not only tells the history of that attraction, but serves to show how its story is the story of how we see the modern theme park as a whole.Ken was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his book and the stories and myths surrounding Walt Disney's most personal attraction which, over six decades later, is still delighting audiences at Disneyland.His book "Before the Birds Sang Words" is available at Amazon or from his website, https://www.tikiroom63.com.Thanks for listening!We'd love it if you would give us a cheeky little review on your podcast platform of choice. They're really helpful.Come visit our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511094196139406 or drop us a note to comments@lowdown-plus-up.com and let us know any questions or comments about how YOU would like to plus-something-up! We are a Boardwalk Times production.Boardwalk Times, https://boardwalktimes.net/Boardwalk Times store, https://boardwalktimes.store .

Radio production has changed a lot since Ken Bruce began presenting in 1977. And yet, when it comes to the basics of good radio – a close, one-to-one relationship with the audience – things haven't changed much at all.“For years, people have been saying to me, ‘Radio's dead, dying. It's finished,'" said Bruce. "Even in the 70s, they were saying that to me. And I thought, well, no – I don't believe it is. Because there's a person there. It's a human interaction. And while that remains, radio will always have some kind of life.”Alongside Hits Radio presenter Fleur East, the Greatest Hits Radio presenter chatted with Bauer Media director of audio Gary Stein at The Future of Media London in October about the day-to-day challenges and excitements of producing a contemporary radio show.The pair reflected on the continued success of radio, even in an era marked by declines in audience for other traditional media channels. They also touched on career highlights and gave advice to audio industry professionals.Highlights:2:06: What goes into the day-to-day production of live radio?9:42: Technological advancement and how radio has changed since Bruce first started presenting14:47: Lessons for leaders and interviewers18:50: Favourite guests, fan interactions and career highlightsRelated articles:Ken Bruce surpasses 4m listeners on Greatest Hits Radio while Radio 2 declinesBauer commercial chief urges action over social media and mental health ‘deterioration'Bauer's Rayo app to offer branded content ‘in due course'What next for Bauer and radio? Interview w/ Simon Myciunka, CEO of Bauer Media Audio UKRajar Q3 2024: Top takeaways

Author Ken Bruce joins Tammy on The Tammy Tuckey Show to discuss his new book, "Before the Birds Sang Words," on Friday, November 15th at 8:00 PM EST/5:00 PM PST!   Order your copy of "Before the Birds Sang Words" here: www.tikiroom63.com   Follow Tammy on:   Facebook - www.facebook.com/singertammytuckey Twitter & Instagram - @TammyTuckey www.tammytuckey.com

When we think of the most influential Disneyland attractions, the first that come to mind are typically Pirates of the Caribbean and The Haunted Mansion. Both are iconic and deserve the attention, but others also should be part of this conversation.… Read more... The post 246. Ken Bruce, Author of Before the Birds Sang Words appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

Disney Parks Podcast Show #838- Interview With Ken Bruce, Author of Before the Birds Sang Words Ken Bruce is a two-time Emmy Award-winning animation director and storyboard artist known for his work on three Academy Award-winning films: Toy Story 3, UP, and Shrek. He has also contributed to popular shows like The Simpsons, Ren and... The post Disney Parks Podcast Show #838- Interview With Ken Bruce Author of Before the Birds Sang Words appeared first on Disney Parks Podcast.

Disney Parks Podcast Show #838- Interview With Ken Bruce, Author of Before the Birds Sang Words Ken Bruce is a two-time Emmy Award-winning animation director and storyboard artist known for his work on three Academy Award-winning films: Toy Story 3, UP, and Shrek. He has also contributed to popular shows like The Simpsons, Ren and... The post Disney Parks Podcast Show #838- Interview With Ken Bruce Author of Before the Birds Sang Words appeared first on Disney Parks Podcast.

Disney Parks Podcast Show #838- Interview With Ken Bruce, Author of Before the Birds Sang Words Ken Bruce is a two-time Emmy Award-winning animation director and storyboard artist known for his work on three Academy Award-winning films: Toy Story 3, UP, and Shrek. He has also contributed to popular shows like The Simpsons, Ren and... The post Disney Parks Podcast Show #838- Interview With Ken Bruce Author of Before the Birds Sang Words appeared first on Disney Parks Podcast.

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with author Ken Bruce about his new book Before the Birds Sang Words, a definitive history of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room.Links:Michael's Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBefore the Birds Sang Words official websiteBefore the Birds Sang Words on Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Bannister onClaire Lomas MBE, who was paralysed from the chest down after a riding accident and went on to complete the London Marathon wearing a bionic suit.Phil Swern, the music producer known as “The Collector” because he owned millions of records. Ken Bruce pays tribute.Countess of Airlie, the American heiress who married into the aristocracy and became a Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth II.Geoff Mumford, a pioneer of the craft beer movement who co-founded the Burton Bridge Brewery.Interviewee: Natalie Hill Interviewee: Ken Bruce Interviewee: David Ogilvy Interviewee: Bruce Wilkinson Interviewee: Catherine BrownProducer: Gareth Nelson-DaviesArchive used:Claire Lomas interview, Lynette Fay Show, BBC Radio Ulster, 08/02/2023; Claire Lomas, London Marathon 2012, BBC News; Claire Lomas ‘Best of British', Tonight, ITN, 2012, Producer: Natalie Hill; 'Bionic' woman Claire Lomas completes London Marathon, BBC News, 08/05/2012; Phil Swern: Capital, Radio 1 and 2 producer, Radio Moments – Conversations, David Lloyd Radio, Episode 72, audioboom.com/posts/7228726-phil-swern-capital-radio-1-and-2-producer, Published 09/04/2019; Great Lives, BBC Radio 4, 23/01/2024; New York in the 1920s (1961 documentary) , 20C History Project, Uploaded to YouTube 24/01/2013; Virginia Ogilvy interview, Countess of Airlie, Lordly Ladies, BBC Radio, 10/04/1969; Queen Mother attends Ogilvy-Ryan Wedding (1952), British Pathe, British Pathe YouTube, uploaded 13/04/2014; White House State Dinner, Honouring Her Majesty, C-Span, 07/05/2007; Geoff Mumford interview, Great British Railway Journeys, BBC Four, 16/01/2023; BBC Midlands Today, BBC News 25/06/1992; Geoff Mumford interview, BBC Midlands Today, BBC News, 24/03/1997;

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Celebrate Skull Rock Podcast's new YouTube channel by entering our global giveaway! Five of our lucky subscribers will win a copy of Dave Bossert's NEW book "Find Your Happy Place: The 8-Step Guide to Expanding Your Creativity through a Personal Retreat" by following our new YouTube channel and social media accounts! Visit the link below and enter every day! *US residents can win one of the following: book, audiobook, or digital copy. Winners outside of the US can select the digital or audio version.⁠ http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/e3da61100/?⁠ It's episode #201 and Emmy Award-winning Director/Animator Ken Bruce, sits down for part 1 of his interview discussing his career at Disney and Nicktoons on projects like Ren and Stimpy, Toy Story, Family Guy, and Adventure Time. Aljon and Dave also talk about the latest pop culture and streaming news, and the latest Disney travel deal! Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MV7 - Podcast Microphone Kit (shure.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sound Extraordinary | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Old Mill Press - “Publishing beautifully crafted books that illuminate our world.” To learn more visit theoldmillpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and listeners like you. Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skull Rock Podcast | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aljon Go (@aljongo) • Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Aljon's pop-culture podcasts - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dining at Disney Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Sorcerer Radio - All Disney Music, All Day Long ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SRSounds.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - E-mail: aljon@skullrockpodcast.com || ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dave Bossert (@dave_bossert) • Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- dave@skullrockpodcast.com. For behind-the-scenes stories and articles visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠davidbossert.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Shop using our Amazon affiliate link - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3uld8or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Thanks to you, the Skull Rock Podcast is on the list of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Best Disney Podcasts You Must Follow (feedspot.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Outro music "The Pirate King" composed by Jared Rehnquist/Untold Journey - Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. LISTEN to Dave's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Tunes Behind the Toons" segment on Sirius/XM's Disney Hits channel 133⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⁠⁠Skull Rock Podcast - YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skullrockpodcast/support

The birds sing words and the flowers croon in this episode all about The Enchanted Tiki Room. In this second installment of the Adventureland Attraction Summer Series, Courtney and Emily interview author Ken Bruce about the enchanting context and early history of the attraction in his book, “Before the Birds Sang Words”. Go beyond the origin myth of the mechanical bird Walt picked up in New Orleans and take a deep dive into the several milestone moments and people who helped make this attraction come to life in the Tropical Hideaway.   Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads Ken Bruce:  Website: Tikiroom63.com Amazon Link for Book: Before the Birds Sang Words Next book in the Adventureland Attraction Summer Series:  Skipper Stories: True Tales From Disneyland's Jungle Cruise by David John Marley   

Disney fans rejoice and imagine you're at Disneyland right now. You're approaching The Hub and you turn left to cross the bridge into Adventureland. As you cross the bridge, you see Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room on your left. Do you decide to enter? If your answer is “No”, I'm sure it will change to “Yes” by the end of today's episode as you'll have a much greater appreciation for this attraction. Joining me is Ken Bruce, author of “Before the Birds Sang Words”. In his book, Ken deep dives into the history of this attraction that has Walt's hands all over it. Ken makes his case as to why it's one of the most important attractions inside a Disney park and why it should always remain. Plus, we get into the rich history of this attraction and dispel some rumors that have been touted for years. Join me and Ken as we discuss Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. Order "Before the Birds Sang Words" Book ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES, SUPPORT, AND SAVE: Gain early access to episodes, take part in Ask Me Anything live streams, and gain more bonuses by joining the DCTC Patreon. Support the show at no additional cost to you. Do your regular shopping on Amazon and Disney Store using my special links. Save money at Whosits & Whatsits using discount code "DCTC". Get FREE DISNEY GIFTS from DCTC. ------ BE SOCIAL: Follow @DizneyCTC and @JeffDePaoli on Instagram. ------ CONNECT: Write me at Contact@DePodcastNetwork.com Leave a voicemail at 818-860-2569 Visit the show at DizneyCoastToCoast.com Sign up for the DCTC Newsletter ------ "Dizney Coast to Coast" is part of the DePodcast Network. Love the show? Leave a tip.

Vernon Kay is one of the most recognised people on British TV and radio known for his infectious smile and warm Bolton accent. He first made his mark on Channel 4's T4 in the early 2000s and has since hosted popular shows like All Star Family Fortunes and Comic Relief. In 2020 he appeared on I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! He has been presenting shows on BBC radio since 2004, most recently taking over the coveted mid-morning radio show on BBC Radio 2, following in the footsteps of Ken Bruce. Last year, Vernon raised over £6,000,000 for Children In Need, by running an Ultra-Ultramarathon from Leicester to Bolton.Vernon has been married to Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly for 20 years. Together, they have two daughters and are one of the UK's most beloved showbiz couples.In this funny and candid conversation, Vernon discusses joining BBC Radio 2 and the connection he built with listeners during his Children In Need challenge, navigating his career and how showbusiness has changed since he started, his youth, his enduring marriage to Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly and the joys and challenges of balancing family life with a demanding career. He also talks about his work encouraging men to talk openly about their feelings and his evolving perceptions of happiness and success.GET IN TOUCHContact us at changespod@gmail.com with your emails and voice notes.Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here: https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changesPlease Note: The transcript is automatically generated in case you come across any typos or misquotes during your reading. Enjoy the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of Walt Disney and the Enchanted Tiki Room, with author Ken Bruce. Link to Amazon for BEFORE THE BIRDS SANG WORDS by Ken Bruce - https://amzn.to/3WQ9vWy Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Episode 156 features the West Midlands' very own Healer Of Bastards as our guests this week. Following on from their record release early this year, the HoB boys are really cutting the mustard at the minute and are so hot right now.We talk about gun laws, rainwater collecting laws, free speech, freedom generally, plant based German soft drinks, writing lyrics on walks and the effect of an aging body on a singing drummer.Niall has an announcement to make, Tom's got the Sunday dread and as we're Ken Bruce now apparently, we've got info on a top gig happening in Nottingham this weekend.Crack open a Club Mate, relax and enjoy the soothing tones of 3 west midlanders (easily the most relaxing accent known to man) and a Scotsman.Music this week is from: Descendents, Servet, Ill Repute, Slalom D and Spaced.

In Episode 4 of "I Want That Too," where we venture into the world of Disney merchandise, with a special focus on the Tiki culture found within the Disney universe. Join entertainment writer Jim Hill and co-host Lauren Hersey as they uncover the stories behind Disney collectibles, explore the history of the Enchanted Tiki Room, and dive into the resurgence of Tiki culture among Disney fans and collectors. In This Episode: The Significance of April 5th in Disney Park History: Discover why this date holds a special place in the hearts of Disney fans. Spotlight on Tiki Culture: A deep dive into the history of the Enchanted Tiki Room and its controversial management change, exploring how Tiki culture has been integrated into the Disney parks and merchandise. Featured Merchandise: The newly released Zazu shoulder plush in celebration of "The Lion King's" 30th anniversary and a look at the coveted Tiki mugs that have become a collector's dream. Book Review: "Before the Birds Sang Words" by Ken Bruce, offers an in-depth exploration of Disney's feathered friends and the technology behind their creation. Sponsor Shoutout: A big thank you to TouringPlans.com for making this deep dive into Disney's Tiki culture possible. Listener Engagement: We invite our listeners to share their Disney collections and stories. Reach out to us at Lauren@laurenhersey.com or Jim@jimhillmedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this captivating episode of the DIZPod, we sit down with the esteemed author Ken Bruce to explore the depths of his latest masterpiece, “Before the Birds Sang.” Join us as we delve into the intricate world Bruce has woven—a scholarly and playful journey through the creation of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. With over a decade of meticulous research underpinning his work, Bruce offers listeners an unprecedented look at one of Disneyland's most cherished attractions. From its Audio-Animatronic marvels to the cultural tapestry it represents, “Before the Birds Sang” is a testament to the enduring legacy of Disney's vision. Tune in to discover the setbacks, surprises, and technological triumphs that brought the Tiki Room to life, and hear firsthand from the author about the passion and dedication that fueled this fascinating project Visit fundinglove.com for more information... Before the Birds Sang Words by Ken Bruce: https://amzn.to/3TKwoYv  / 413438035941343   Join us on a magical journey as we go deep into the world of Disney World tours. From behind the scenes tours to VIP experiences, we'll explore the different ways to enhance your theme park experience and see the magic behind the scenes. Whether you're a Disney fanatic or planning your first visit, this video will give you a sneak peek into the enchanting world of Disney tours. We are also thrilled to welcome the visionary founders of the organization “Founding Love.” Tune in as we uncover the inspiring journey behind their mission to spread love and compassion in communities around the world. Our guests share personal stories of transformation, the challenges they've overcome, and the profound impact their work has had on individuals and society. Discover the core values that drive “Founding Love,” and learn how you can be a part of this beautiful movement. It's an episode filled with hope, motivation, and actionable insights for anyone looking to make a difference. Don't miss this conversation that's sure to ignite a flame of passion and purpose in your heart.   / 413438035941343   Seasons 2 Episode 13 Show 0043

Emmy Award-winner Ken Bruce has a storied career in animation across a variety of roles and projects, such as an animation timer for shows like Family Guy and a sequence director for The Fairly OddParents, to a storyboard artist for films like Shrek, Up, and Toy Story 3. He now brings his adoration of the classic Disneyland attraction The Enchanted Tiki Room to spectacular light via his incredible new book: Before the Birds Sang Words. It's a master-class book that disentangles the show's history, including all of the elements that led to its creation. Ken shares how he invested years of effort and love into this passion project, one of the richest examinations of any singular Disney theme park attraction to date via book form.  You can pick up a copy of Before the Birds Sang Words on Amazon.  Feel free to follow Brett on Twitter/X (@bnachmanreports), subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

In this episode, JT and Patrick interview author Ken Bruce about his book, 'Before the Birds Sang Words.' They chat about the making of the book and amazing behind the scenes stories around Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. As always they disucss the latest Disney news and close out the show with some Quick-D.   Contact us: info@gaysdothed.com   LEARN MORE & JOIN OUR PATREON: gaysdothed.com

Jason Manford has just been announced as the new head teacher in the next series of BBC1 drama Waterloo Road so he's after your strangest school stories. Plus Steve Edge gets an email asking for a rather odd request and Hit Me With Your Best Fact makes a return.

Ken Bruce, animation industry veteran, joins us to talk about Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland. He's written a book about it, Before the Birds Sang Words.For over 60 years, the Tiki Room has been delighting guests. Join us for a closer look. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.  For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com/

Did you think we'd forgotten to get you a Christmas present? Far from it! Joanna was Ken Bruce's special guest on Greatest Hits Radio, so we thought we'd slip a little extra episode under your tree in the shape of their brilliant interview. If you want to hear the whole show - and listen to the music Joanna chose - go to https://planetradio.co.uk/greatest-hits/shows/ken-bruce/id-216166043/

Welcome to the PRmoment Podcast.This is a bonus podcast where we chat about Rajar's latest results. For those of you who aren't aware of Rajar - it was established in 1992 and operates the single audience measurement system for the radio industry in the United Kingdom.Each quarter, it publishes the listenership figures for UK radio. This offers a really interesting insight for PR people on how the UK public engages with this important channel.Today, we have Alex Blakemore, newsroom producer at Markettiers, to talk us through the latest Rajar results for Q3 2023.Thanks to the PRmoment Podcast sponsors, The PRCA.Also, a heads up to our PRmoment Podcast data partners - Meltwater. Do check out the program for PRmoment's new conference launch, The PR Masterclass: The Agency Growth Forum.Highlights include:Radio's weekly reach is 49.5 million adults, that's 88% of the population listening to the radio for 20.5 Hours per week.The total BBC share of radio listening is 43%. So, in terms of the BBC vs commercial radio race, we have the BBC on 31.7m and commercial radio on 39.3m (reach).Alex discusses the changes in scheduling at BBC local radio and what they mean for PR folks.The impact of the Ken Bruce effect on Greatest Hits Radio numbers and whether BBC Radio 2's reach has declined due to Ken Bruce leaving.A discussion of how Greatest Hits radio strategy of national programming with local bulletins and the implications of that for PRs.

It doesn't get much better than this - Ken Bruce: one of the best-loved radio DJs of all time, host of Popmaster, dad of six, and all round legend. Gyles and Ken talk about Ken's school days and what it was like being given "the belt" on a regular basis, his marriages, and his move to Greatest Hits Radio. Ken's show is on Greatest Hits every day from 10am til 1pm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It doesn't get much better than this - Ken Bruce: one of the best-loved radio DJs of all time, host of Popmaster, dad of six, and all round legend. Gyles and Ken talk about Ken's school days and what it was like being given "the belt" on a regular basis, his marriages, and his move to Greatest Hits Radio. Ken's show is on Greatest Hits every day from 10am til 1pm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the PRmoment Podcast.This is a bonus podcast where we chat about Rajar's latest results. For those of you that aren't aware of Rajar - it was established in 1992 and operates the single audience measurement system for the radio industry in the United Kingdom.Each quarter it publishes the listenership figures for UK radio and this offers a really interesting insight for PR people on how the UK public is engaging with this important channel.On the show today we have Alex Williamson, senior newsroom producer at Markettiers to talk us through the latest Rajar results for Q2 2023.Thanks to the PRmoment Podcast sponsors, The PRCA.Also a heads up to our PRmoment Podcast data partners - Meltwater. Do check out the program for PRmoment's new conference launch The PR Masterclass: The Agency Growth Forum.1.30 mins Alex gives us the highlights of what PR professionals need to know about Rajar's Q2 2023 results.“49.5 million adults listen every week to the radio each, 88% of the (UK) population.”3 mins Alex talks about the increasing gap between commercial radio and the BBC.“Commercial radio reaches 39.1 million, the BBC reaches 31.6 million.”“People want to be entertained.”“Hits Radio has gone up from 1.7 to 1.8 million listeners, Jamie and  on Heart reach 3.8 m listeners, which is catching up with Greg James on BBC Radio 1 who has just dipped below 4 m, on 3.9 m listeners.”“More than ¾ of main shoppers with kids, the people you want to reach, listen to commercial radio.”5 mins Is it easier to target audience niches within commercial radio than BBC?7 mins Why the modern structure of the radio market has big implications for PR planners.9 mins The importance of local content for radio and the implications for PR professionals.“The Ken Bruce effect has worked wonders for Greatest Hits Radio”“The BBC is still the most trusted broadcaster.”

Join Rob as he welcomes radio legend Ken Bruce on his podcast this week. They discuss Ken's new role at Greatest Hits Radio, his long-spanning radio career, and even his unexpected venture into running a small bus company! Rob also treats listeners to his impeccable Ken Bruce impressions… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legendary radio broadcaster Ken Bruce talks to Kate about starting out in hospital radio, trademarking the infamous radio game PopMaster and taking the leap to try new challenges in his 70s and never losing his passion for live radioYou can listen to Ken Bruce on Greatest Hits Radio Mon -Fri 10am to 1pmDon't miss PopMaster at 10.30amWhite Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.To keep up to date with the latest guests follow on Instagram: @whitewineqt & Twitter: @WhiteWineQT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things in the crosshairs this week include … … why it took 34 years to get De La Soul on a streaming service. … Radio 2's ham-fisted handling of the departure of Ken Bruce – and are R2 and Greatest Hits Radio two bald men fighting over a comb if music radio seems doomed to die? … the new fun-sized Axl Rose. … U2's stand-in drummer Bram van den Berg is like “Jimmie Nicol on stilts”. … the BBC and Glastonbury re John Peel: never name anything after a celebrity! ... “Jackson Browne would never have been anything without David Lindley”. … what made the Spice Girls successful? … Steely Dan's Aja, Joni Mitchell's Paprika Plains and other places to hear Wayne Shorter's divine embroideries.   … comedy skits on records. … plus David Lindley's effortless fashion statements – “Jackson Browne could emerge from a plane crash looking like Cary Grant but Lindley could have had stylists working round the clock for three days and still looked like an unmade bed”.Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon to receive every future Word Podcast early and ad-free!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BBC Radio 2's Ken Bruce presents his final show on Friday as he leaves the station after 31 years hosting its weekday mid-morning show. His slot is the most listened-to show on British radio, and he will now join rival commercial station Greatest Hits Radio. Bruce was originally due to complete his Radio 2 contract on 24 March, but tweeted last week that the BBC had asked him to host the last edition of his weekday mid-morning show on 3 March instead. Today's Garry Richardson speaks to Ken Bruce about his career at the BBC and quizzes him in a mini Today version of Popmaster. (Photo credit: Pete Dadds/ BBC)

It's Anna vs Paul in the final PopMaster Podcast, presented by Ken Bruce on his last show

Rachel takes on Andy in the penultimate PopMaster Podcast with Ken Bruce.

Carolyn takes on Peter in this midweek edition of the PopMaster Podcast with Ken Bruce.

Chris takes on Wendy in this Tuesday edition of the PopMaster podcast with Ken Bruce.

Rhys takes on Philip in the week's first PopMaster Podcast with Ken Bruce.

Karina takes on Becky in the final PopMaster Podcast of the week with Ken Bruce.

Peter takes on Mary in this Thursday edition of the PopMaster Podcast with Ken Bruce.

It's Jane versus Jeremy in this midweek edition of the PopMaster Podcast with Ken Bruce.

Lee takes on Jim in this Tuesday edition of the PopMaster Podcast hosted by Ken Bruce.

Sarah takes on Gemma in this end-of-the-week PopMaster Podcast with Ken Bruce.

Helen plays Alan in this midweek edition of the PopMaster Podcast with Ken Bruce.

Craig takes on Ceris in this Tuesday edition of the PopMaster Podcast with Ken Bruce.

Kate takes on Mark in this Monday's edition of PopMaster podcast with Ken Bruce.

This week's question is about all those little secrets I've discovered over the years that make getting work done on time, every time, easy.  You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | TUNEIN Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin Email Mastery Course The Time Blocking Course The Working With… Weekly Newsletter The Time And Life Mastery Course The FREE Beginners Guide To Building Your Own COD System Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page   Episode 259 | Script Hello, and welcome to episode 260 of the Working With Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host for this show. Over the years, I've picked up a few tips and tricks that have adopted have helped me to fine-tune my system and greatly improve my overall effectiveness and productivity. This week's question asked me directly about some of my lesser-known secrets. It was an interesting question because many of the things I do each day I've absorbed into my system and never really think about it anymore. It's a little like learning to drive a car. At first, you have to consciously remember to put the key in the ignition, or to put your foot on the brake and press the start button; after a while, those steps are done unconsciously. And BOOM! I've just given you the first tip, and I haven't even revealed the question.  The secret to mastering productivity or anything else is repetition. However, before I explain that a little more, let me hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice for this week's question. This week's question comes from Craig. Craig asks, Hi Carl, I've followed you for a while now, and I have always wondered, beyond what you share through your YouTube and blog if there are any other little nuggets you use every day that you haven't revealed in some form or another? Hi Craig, good question. I've never thought of that before. I'm sure there are things I do do every day that I do unconsciously that help my overall productivity. You set me quite a challenge here.  Well, let me return to what I was saying in the introduction. “The mother of mastery is repetition”. The more you do something, the better and faster you will get at it.  Take, for example, the humble weekly planning session. When you first do one, it will take you a long time. There are a lot of things you need to go through for the first time, and you will have to consciously think about what you are looking at and will likely read through everything.  Over time though, you learn what needs looking at and what can be skipped. If you come from a GTD background, you will feel you must go through all your open projects. And again, if you are a GTDer, pretty much everything you want to do will be a project—the anything involving two or more steps being a project idea.  That means you are going to have to go through hundreds of projects each and every week. Good luck with that one, my friends.  Now a more pragmatic way of doing your weekly planning session is to look through only your active projects. And here, you really only need to ask yourself what needs to happen next and when do I need to do it.  This dramatically reduces the amount of time you need for a weekly planning session, and as you get consistent with it, i.e. you do one every week, you know exactly what needs looking at. It just becomes natural. You know where to start, and that triggers everything else.  Incidentally linked to your weekly planning session is timing. When should you do yours? Now, over the years, I've tried all sorts of different times. I discovered the worst time to do your weekly planning is Sunday night. Yes, I know many of will be shouting at whatever device you are listening to this on. But bear with me.  Doing your weekly planning on a Sunday night is akin to leaving your exercise until the evening. You are going to be inconsistent. Your willpower is at its lowest in the evening, and worse, you will have pretty much forgotten a lot of what happened in the week just gone by.  The best time for a weekly planning session is first thing Saturday morning. Hear me out. Firstly, you're doing it in the morning and therefore, your willpower is at its highest. It's also a time where you likely do not have wake up early for work and you can wake up refreshed.  Next, no matter what you are doing on a Saturday morning, there's no excuses. If you need to set off early for an adventure day, you can wake up thirty or forty minutes earlier and get it done. AND… The icing on the cake… getting your weekly planning done first thing Saturday morning, leaves you worry free for the rest of weekend knowing that you've got the week ahead planned and you can now relax and enjoy the weekend.  Next tip. Turn everything you do repeatedly into a process. What I mean here is whether you are replying to your actionable emails, preparing for a meeting, or doing follow-up calls, create a process for doing it.  For example, when I clear my actionable emails, I make a cup of tea, turn on BBC Radio 2 and listen to Ken Bruce on the BBCs Sounds App—well I do at the moment, sadly we learned this week that Ken Bruce will be leaving at the end of March and I don't know what I will be listening to from April. But that's something I can deal with another day.  The tea, the music and the time of day (5pm to 6pm) sets an atmosphere and I open up my Action This Day folder and start at the top and work my way down (my email's in reverse order—oldest at the top). I resist the temptation to cherry pick. I just start at the top and work my way down.  Sometimes, the top two or three are quick replies, sometimes they are longer replies. Either way, I start there and work my way down the list.  I would say five or six days a week I clear them all, and on the day or two I don't, no worries, the ones I did not get to will be the first ones I deal with tomorrow.  It's a process that begins in the morning when I clear my inbox. There's usually 80 to 120 emails in my inbox in a morning (I live on the other side of the world, so most of my mail comes in through the night) So, I clear that first—I need to know about cancelled appointments and any “fires” before I start my day, and then email is pushed to the side until later in the day when I clear the actionable mail.  If you want to learn more about my process, I have a couple YouTube videos on it, and if you want to go much deeper, you can always enrol in my Email Mastery course. (Details as usual in the show notes)  Speaking of email and other forms of communication, here's another tip I follow. Set rules for how and when you will respond to the various inputs. And I can assure you this works whether you are the CEO or the newest recruit if, and you need to courage to do this, you spell out your rules to everyone.  My rules are: Emails will be responded to within 24 hours. Instant messages within two hours and phone calls immediately.  I remember those laughable days when companies tried to apply rules such as phone calls will be answered within five rings. These kind of rules are ridiculous because they are unsustainable. It left staff on edge because every time the phone rang they started counting. Terrible if you were trying to do some focused work.  I've come across some companies that still think this is a good idea. Respond to customer or client emails and messages immediately. Not only is this impossible, but it's terrible for your customers and staff. You set unrealistic expectations for both.  Set your own rules and communicate these to everyone. People don't care whether you respond immediately or not, what they want is consistency so once you set your rules. Be consistent. I can assure you, once you have these in place, you are much less jumpy when you get a message or an email. You know you have time to finish what you are doing before having the need to look at it. (That's also hard to do, but again, with practice it does get easier)  One of the most powerful productivity habits I have is never going to bed without knowing what two things I must do tomorrow. This is so ingrained in me now that I cannot sleep until I know.  Most days, I will do this leisurely in front of Todoist before I close the lid on my computer. Other days, when I am a bit rushed, or not in my office, I'll do it from my phone. Just open up Todoist, look at my tasks assigned for tomorrow and flag the two I must do tomorrow.  The beauty of this is I know once my morning routines are complete what I need to do and instead of not looking around for what to do, I get straight onto it. And that saves me a huge amount of time cumulatively through the week.  Ideally, I like to sit down and do this in front of my computer with my calendar open. It's a ten minute daily ritual, if you like, that saves me hours each week. I think this is why I cannot understand why so few people do it and why I preach so much about it. As I was thinking about this question, the biggest thing I do is to create processes for doing my core work—the work that is essential each week. That's this podcast, my YouTube videos, blog post and newsletters as well as writing client feedback and of course doing my coaching calls. I know exactly how much time I need for these activities each week and that time is blocked out in my calendar.  It's a non-negotiable part of my work life. Each part has a process, and from time to time, I look at my processes to see where I can improve them.  One final tip, whenever Todoist or Evernote update their apps, I always have a play with the new features. I want to know if the new features will enhance my processes or not. The only way to learn that is to play. Likewise, when Apple do their OS updates, I will watch the event, again to see where I can improve my processes.  I also resist the temptation to look at new apps. Todoist and Evernote have served me very well for the last ten years or so. I know them, they are familiar and they have never let me down.  And that's about it, Craig. I think I've covered quite a few tricks I use that I may not have covered here or in my YouTube videos. I hope they can be useful to you.  Thanks, Craig, for your question. And thank you to you, too, for listening.  It just remains for me now to wish you all a very, very productive week.   

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