The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network features weekly shows hosted by Jim Hill and his collaborators. The lineup includes The Disney Dish with Len Testa, Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor, Epic Universal Podcast with Eric Hersey, I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey, Marvel Us Disney with Dan Graney, The Case For with Chris Cox, and more. Each series offers industry reporting, history, analysis, and insider stories spanning Disney, Universal, animation, film, streaming, and themed entertainment. With over 25 years of online storytelling and thousands of hours of content, the network delivers trusted, in-depth coverage for fans, enthusiasts, and industry professionals.
Episodes
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Jun 6, 2023 • 38min
Fine Tooning With Drew Taylor - Episode 221: How is Disney’s “Little Mermaid” doing at the overseas box office
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a listener’s experience at “The Elemental Experience” mall tour. They then talk about how Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has changed the packaging of its animated film library in conjunction with the Company’s 100th anniversary celebration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 5, 2023 • 41min
Disney Dish Episode 430: Does “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” really need to be that authentic?
While Len Testa explores the State of Maine, Jim Hill discusses the recent closure of Disneyland’s version of Splash Mountain. He also continues his look back at the expansion of the Disneyland Hotel in the 1960s & 1970s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 2, 2023 • 41min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 176: What other Marvel character did Robert Downey Jr. almost play
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing box office predictions for “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” They also talk about which MCU projects are being impacted by the WGA strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2023 • 46min
Fine Tooning With Drew Taylor - Episode 220: All of the other actresses who almost voiced Ursula
First Drew Taylor share his impressions of the soon-to-be-released “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” Then Jim Hill talks about the path that led to Howard Ashman working on animated features for Walt Disney Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2023 • 40min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 429: Where the mermaids in Tomorrowland Lagoon came from
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about all of the annual passholder discounts & exclusives that will be available at WDW through the end of June. They also discuss how the Disney Parks has begun setting the stage for “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure”Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2023 • 54min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 175:: What’s significant about that Rocket AA figure in “Mission: BREAKOUT!”
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by comparing the domestic box office take for “Guardians: Vol 3” to North American ticket sales for “Guardians: Vol 2.” They also share what Florence Pugh’s friends in the indie film realm have to say about her decision to join the MCU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2023 • 58min
Looking At Lucasfilm - Episode 79: Indiana Jones coming to Disney+ on May 31st
Brian Gaughn & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the reception “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” got at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. They also discuss Disney’s decision to shut down “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser” prior to the start of the new fiscal year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2023 • 40min
Fine Tooning With Drew Taylor - Episode 219: The many ways Disney has reinvented Winnie-the-Pooh
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking up Leslie Iwerks’ latest documentary series. They then talk about the less-than-warm reception Warner Bros Discovery head David Zazlav received this past weekend when he delivered the commencement speech at BU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2023 • 1h 16min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 428: Lake Nona Town Center project canceled, “Galactic Starcruiser” to close
In a super-sized episode, Len Testa & Jim Hill discuss all of this past week’s breaking news coming out of Florida. They also take a look at when Disneyland tried to get an Indiana Jones-inspired “Jedi Training Academy” -like experience up & running in Anaheim.Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2023 • 49min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 174: Which Hollywood A-Listers said “No” to playing Tony Stark
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the Marvel-related news that just came out of the Javits Center during Disney’s Upfronts. They also talk about how AI may someday be used to insert you directly into your favorite MCU movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
