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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Dec 19, 2022 • 43min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 406: What would staying at WESTCOT have been like
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the Universal Creative vets who recently opted to take early retirement packages. They also talk about the various Disneyland second gate plans WDI cooked up before finally settling on DCA.Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 16, 2022 • 39min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 156: Who’s the villain in the next two “Spider-Verse” films
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man” just got added to the National Film Registry. They also share what John Krasinski recently said about possibly returning to the MCU to reprise his role as Reed Richards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2022 • 37min
Fine Tooning With Drew Taylor - Episode 201: Looking back at Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing their thoughts on the “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” teaser trailer. They then take a look at which animated feature is now leading the pack as we head into the 2023 awards season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2022 • 59min
Looking at Lucasfilm - Episode 73: “Willow” limited series gets off to a strong start on Disney+
Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by describing what the WDW version of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” is like during the holiday season. Brian Gaughan then looks back at the final episodes of Season One of “Star Wars: Andor” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2022 • 44min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill - Episode 405: How the Emerald of Anaheim became a Disneyland Resort hotel
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the new “Villain Con: Minion Blast” attraction that just got officially announced for Universal Studios Florida. They also take a look back at the mid-1980s when The Walt Disney Company decided to start acquiring hotels in Orange County, CAShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 9, 2022 • 46min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 155: How the MCU’s Phase 4 helped set up Phases 5 & 6
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about why “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” & “Black Adam” has struggled to meet Wall Street’s box office projections this Fall. They then point out what’s different about the teaser poster for “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 6, 2022 • 26min
Fine Tooning With Drew Taylor - Episode 200: Disney100 kicks off with “Oswald Returns”
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Eric Goldberg, Mark Henn & Randy Haycock’s latest special project for Walt Disney Animation Studios. They also share their thoughts on the latest “Super Mario Bros” trailer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 5, 2022 • 39min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 404: The Sorcerer’s Hat is still a sore spot with some Disney World fans
Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing a recent survey where WDW visitors were asked to share their opinions of Disney’s Riviera Resort. Jim Hill then looks back at Walt Disney World’s “100 Years of Magic” celebrationShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 1, 2022 • 31min
Fine Tooning With Drew Taylor - Episode 199: Why happened with Disney’s “Strange World”
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about DreamWorks Animation’s new logo. They then focus on why Don Hall & Qui Nguyen’s latest film for WDAS failed to connect with audiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28, 2022 • 36min
Disney Dish Episode 403: How WDW’s McDonald’s continue to innovate
Len Testa starts off this week’s show by revealing which Epcot attractions have already received their seasonal overlays. Jim Hill then finishes up his history of McDonald’s relationship with the Walt Disney CompanyShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
