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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Mar 30, 2021 • 40min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 116: Why animation studios love William Joyce
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Disney Studios’ latest readjustment of its theatrical release schedule will impact Pixar’s “Luca.” They then look back at how WDAS’ “Meet the Robinsons” came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2021 • 48min
Disney Dish Episode 315: Remember when Mel Brooks worked for the Mouse
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how the Disneyland Resort is actively getting ready to re-open its theme parks. They also talk about how facial recognition technology may play a role in the next generation of rides, shows & attractions that WDI is developing for Disney Parks.Show notes for this episode are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2021 • 45min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 88: Sam Wilson begins his hero’s journey
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Disneyland fans are using “A Taste of Disney” as a way to check out the status of Anaheim’s Avengers Campus. They then express their appreciation for Episode One of “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 24, 2021 • 39min
Fine Tooning:with Drew Taylor - Episode 115: Disney +’s “Rescuers Rangers” movie begins production
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the 700th episode of “The Simpsons.” They then look back at Disney Television Animation’s plans for its “TaleSpin” series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2021 • 38min
Disney Dish Episode 314: When Sunset Boulevard got downsized
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about Disneyland’s announced April 30th re-opening. Jim then continues his series on the development of the Tower of Terror attraction.Show notes for this episode are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 17, 2021 • 36min
Disney Dish: Epcot’s “American Adventure ‘78” now available to ALL Disney Dish listeners
As of today, this formerly-Bandcamp-Exclusive show can now be heard by everyone. Check out what the Imagineers were originally thinking of as they tried to create an Audio Animatronic extravaganza that could then be presented inside of Epcot’s United States pavilion.Cast Listing:Narrator … Barry SilvermanBen Franklin … David ChatelYoung Ben Franklin … Peyton ClarksonMary Twain … Jerry PowellPilgrim Father / Town Crier … Dennis GouldSusan B. Anthony … Wilma HauptWill Rogers … Aaron AdamsTech Credits:Audio Engineer … Denny GouldExecutive Producer … Aaron AdamsProducer … Len TestaSpecial thanks to Jessica Nolan of ASCAP for setting up all of the musical licenses for this presentation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2021 • 40min
Fine Tooning:with Drew Taylor - Episode 114: Pepé Le Pew’s very weird back story
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing which animated features & shorts were nominated for Academy Awards this year. Then Drew shares what he learned from reading the screenplay for Disney’s never-produced, live-action “Gargoyles” movie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2021 • 50min
Disney Dish Episode 313: The hidden grotto that Disneyland Paris almost got
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing the challenges the Disneyland Resort faces as it readies for re-opening. They then talk about why the Imagineers couldn’t decide where to build a Freefall-inspired attraction at Euro Disneyland.This episode's Show Notes are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2021 • 50min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 87: Did “WandaVision” deliver the goods?
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing whether “Marvel US Disney” needs to shift to a four-shows-a-month schedule. They then take an in-depth look at Marvel Studios’ first-ever limited series for Disney+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2021 • 1h 1min
The Universal Joint Ep 44: Just how long has Epic Universe been in the works
Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how California’s theme parks are readying to re-open. They then discuss how the delay in the production of “Fantastic Beasts” may impact Universal Orlando’s fourth theme park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
