Episode
A Goofy Episode with Bill Farmer
26:10
Published: Tue Mar 28 2023
Description
There is a very good chance that Bill Farmer has already made your life brighter and you had no idea.That's because Bill is a Disney Legend. He has been the voice of Goofy since 1987, among countless other Disney and Looney Tunes characters. What started as a simple impression sparked an amazing career that has influenced millions with a message of optimism.He views his work as an act of service. As a result, he brings his audience joy that they carry with them for the rest of their lives. This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Bill Farmer and his work, check out: https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/its-a-dogs-life-with-bill-farmer
Chapters
Bill Farmer, the voice actor behind iconic characters such as Goofy and Pluto, views his work as an act of service meant to bring happiness to his audiences, although he remains largely unknown.
00:00 - 01:10 (01:10)
Summary
Bill Farmer, the voice actor behind iconic characters such as Goofy and Pluto, views his work as an act of service meant to bring happiness to his audiences, although he remains largely unknown.
EpisodeA Goofy Episode with Bill Farmer
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker talks about growing up in a little town in Kansas and how he became interested in acting despite the limited opportunities in his town.
01:10 - 04:20 (03:10)
Summary
The speaker talks about growing up in a little town in Kansas and how he became interested in acting despite the limited opportunities in his town.
EpisodeA Goofy Episode with Bill Farmer
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Learning how to do stand-up comedy can be a daunting task, but it’s the best kind of training to get over yourself, to learn how to say a joke, to learn how to say a line and to interact with an audience.
04:20 - 08:21 (04:01)
Summary
Learning how to do stand-up comedy can be a daunting task, but it’s the best kind of training to get over yourself, to learn how to say a joke, to learn how to say a line and to interact with an audience.
EpisodeA Goofy Episode with Bill Farmer
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
In this episode, the speaker talks about the importance of becoming the character when voicing them in animation.
08:21 - 13:51 (05:29)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker talks about the importance of becoming the character when voicing them in animation. They discuss how it's not just about doing a voice, but about embodying the character themselves.
EpisodeA Goofy Episode with Bill Farmer
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The hosts of the podcast share stories of how they get rid of salespeople, including how one of them became an ordained minister to perform a fake wedding ceremony to avoid a timeshare pitch, and how another used the excuse that their pet dog needed medicine at Disneyland to deflect a sales pitch.
13:51 - 22:06 (08:15)
Summary
The hosts of the podcast share stories of how they get rid of salespeople, including how one of them became an ordained minister to perform a fake wedding ceremony to avoid a timeshare pitch, and how another used the excuse that their pet dog needed medicine at Disneyland to deflect a sales pitch.
EpisodeA Goofy Episode with Bill Farmer
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Bill Clinton shares a lesson on finding joy in serving others and the impact it has on our work as well as the people around us.
22:06 - 26:03 (03:57)
Summary
Bill Clinton shares a lesson on finding joy in serving others and the impact it has on our work as well as the people around us. By focusing on making an impact rather than fearing humiliation, we can take risks and bring joy into other people's lives.