Nov 1, 20261h 52mS5
Who was Figment before he was Figment? And what two other characters was Dreamfinder before he became the imaginative fellow we know and love? Before Figment became EPCOT Center’s beloved purple dragon, he was just a...
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Distory with Kate & Kirk
Hosted by Kate · history · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Exploring the history of the Disney Parks (with a dash of the ridiculous!), Distory with Kate and Kirk is an adventure into the fascinatingly obscure details that have made the Disney parks what they are today.
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What is Distory with Kate & Kirk about?
Exploring the history of the Disney Parks (with a dash of the ridiculous!), Distory with Kate and Kirk is an adventure into the fascinatingly obscure details that have made the Disney parks what they are today.
Who hosts Distory with Kate & Kirk?
Distory with Kate & Kirk is hosted by Kate. The show has published 206 episodes to date.
What has Distory with Kate & Kirk covered recently?
Recent episodes include "208: Figment, Dreamfinder & the EPCOT Center That Almost Was: Rare Imagineering Stories from Wayback WED Part 2 | Distory Nite Shift" (1 November 2026, 112 minutes), "207. Dunking Carlos: The Disappearing Details of Pirates of the Caribbean’s Well Scene - Pirates of the Caribbean Part 12" (17 October 2026, 95 minutes), and "206. Disney History You've Never Seen: Disney’s America, Lost Attractions & Rare Imagineering Treasures (Wayback WED Recap Part 1) - Distory Nite Shift" (11 October 2026, 105 minutes).
How often does Distory with Kate & Kirk publish?
Distory with Kate & Kirk publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 100 minutes across 206 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Distory with Kate & Kirk?
Booking probability for Distory with Kate & Kirk is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Distory with Kate & Kirk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Distory with Kate & Kirk's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Distory with Kate & Kirk?
The strongest fits for Distory with Kate & Kirk are Theme Parks & Arcades. Distory with Kate & Kirk has a history audience.
About the host
Kate hosts Distory with Kate & Kirk, a history podcast with 206 episodes published.
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- Oct 17, 20261h 35mS5
In this episode of Distory, we’re floating by the iconic Well Scene of Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean and finding some lost history along the way. While everyone knows Carlos (and his wife in the upper window)...
Oct 11, 20261h 45mS5Some of the most fascinating Disney history comes from the things that almost happened, and the lessons the Imagineers learned along the way. What if Disney had built an entirely different kind of theme park? What if...
Episode #205
205. You’re Going to Be OK: How Imagineers Manipulate Your Feelings in the Disney Parks - Distory Nite Shift
Sep 26, 20261h 24mS5From the moment you enter a Disney park, the Imagineers are intentionally manipulating your feelings and perspective. They compress spaces before revealing enormous vistas, control what you can and can’t see, carefully...
- Sep 19, 20261h 29mS5
It’s one of the most breathtaking and iconic scenes of any Disney attraction. But how did the Imagineers ACTUALLY come up with the idea for bombarding the fort in Pirates of the Caribbean? In this episode of Distory...
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Sep 13, 20261h 37mS5Do we actually travel back in time on Pirates of the Caribbean? Tonight on Distory Nite Shift , Kate and Joshua head back to Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean to investigate the Captain and Crew’s Quarters, search...
- Sep 5, 20261h 40mS5
The REAL treasures in Pirates of the Caribbean’s treasure cache are easy to miss… unless you know where to look. On this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we continue our journey through Pirates of the Caribbean by...
Aug 23, 20262h 31mS5D23 looks a little different when you’re a Disney historian. On this episode of Distory Nite Shift, Kate and Joshua take you on a historian’s walking tour through D23 2026, sharing the rare artifacts, hidden details...
Distory with Kate & Kirk
200. Answering Your Obscure Disney History Questions - Distory w/ Kate & Kirk 200th Episode Celebration!
Aug 15, 20262h 32mWe made it to 200 episodes of Distory and we are celebrating by answering YOUR obscure Disney history questions! On this very special episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we’re celebrating five years of Disney history...
Episode #199
199. The Evolution of Walt Disney World's Haunted Mansion Facade: A Return to 1971? - Distory Nite Shift
Aug 9, 20261h 37mS5Did Imagineering really bring the Haunted Mansion back to its 1971 roots… or is there more to the story? On this episode of Distory Nite Shift, we hop in our doom buggy and head to Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion to...
- Aug 1, 20261h 48mS5
The captain and crew of Pirates of the Caribbean have some secrets… but you have to know where to look to find them. On this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we explore the incredible details of the Crew & Captain’s...
Episode #197
197. The Disney Ideas That Refused to Die & The Importance of Atmosphere - Distory Nite Shift
Jul 26, 20261h 48mS5A good idea never goes to waste at Imagineering, even if it takes years to implement it in the Disney parks. On this episode of Distory Nite Shift, we explore some rare Disney concepts that evolved into pieces of the...
Episode #196
196. Solving The Mystery of Pirates of the Caribbean's Dead Man’s Cove - Pirates of the Caribbean Part 8
Jul 18, 20261h 15mS5This beach is a crime scene… but thanks to Marc Davis, we have enough evidence to solve the crime. On this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we slide down into the ghostly grotto to explore Dead Man's Cove and...
Jul 12, 20261h 37mS5Disney people are storytellers… but sometimes they get the story wrong. On this episode of Distory Nite Shift, we walk through some popular myths in Disney history, including what Walt actually said about Disneyland’s...
- Jul 4, 20261h 23mS5
What happened to the fireflies in Pirates of the Caribbean? Has the old man always lived in the bayou? And who is Charles T., anyway? On this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we enter the doors of Disneyland’s...
- Jun 20, 20261h 34mS5
What storytelling do most people miss in the Pirates of the Caribbean queue while they are waiting in line? And what bizarre detail dates back to Disneyland’s opening day? On this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we...
- Jun 6, 20261h 8mS5
What character in Pirates of the Caribbean is secretly a tribute to an Imagineer's friend? And what inspired the iconic song Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)? On this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we watch the...
- May 30, 20261h 22mS5
<p>What changed from Disney's original model to the final attraction? And what critical piece of Pirate culture was altered in those changes? </p><p><br></p><p>On this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we explore the...
- May 16, 20261h 34mS5
<p>How did a small wax museum tucked under the Blue Bayou Mart evolve into one of Disney’s most iconic rides?</p><p>On this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we set sail for adventure as we uncover the fascinating...
- May 9, 20261h 42mS5
<p>Have you ever wished you could go back to 1966 and wander the original streets, shops, and restaurants of Walt Disney’s New Orleans Square?</p><p><br /></p><p>On this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we continue...
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