I Helped Design Disney’s Largest Castle… Then Had to Rebuild My Life | Josh Steadman
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I Helped Design Disney’s Largest Castle… Then Had to Rebuild My Life | Josh Steadman

1:00:35 Feb 27, 2026
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This week on Good Times, Bad Friends, we’re joined by former Disney Imagineer Josh Steadman.Josh helped design the largest Disney castle in the world. He worked on global theme park projects, lived overseas, and built “magic” for millions of people.But behind the scenes, the pressure of chasing his dream nearly destroyed him.In this episode, Josh opens up about:• Growing up as the outsider in Idaho• Sleeping in his car while trying to break into Disney• Having his work stolen in a contest• Working on Shanghai Disneyland• Battling addiction• Finding sobriety and peaceThis isn’t just a story about success — it’s a story about falling apart and rebuilding.If this episode resonates with you, follow the show and share it with someone who needs it.
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