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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Feb 12, 2021 • 59min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 85: Where “WandaVision” goes from here
WARNING! There are all sorts of spoilers ahead as Aaron Adams & Jim Hill discuss Episodes 4 & 5 of Marvel Studios’ first limited series for Disney+. They also share what Tom Holland had to say about Sony’s next “Spider-Man” movie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 9, 2021 • 28min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Episode 109: How did the “Frozen” FX team help solve a 60-year-old mystery
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about which character Luke Evans will be playing in Robert Zemeckis’ live-action redo of Disney’s “Pinocchio.” They then look back at how Pixar genuinely struggled to find a fitting comeuppance for the villain in 2009’s “Up” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 8, 2021 • 35min
Disney Dish Episode 308: Survey sez … WDW’s still concerned about COVID-19
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by answering listeners' questions. Then Jim continues his history of Disney’s Vero Beach Resort by talking about Fantasy Island, Frontier Village, and the Magic Kingdom Suites hotel.Show notes for this episode are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 4, 2021 • 48min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 108: DreamWorks Animation’s magical “To: Gerard”
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by revealing how Blue Sky Studios’ “Epic” was almost made by Pixar. They then talk with writer/director Tailor Meacham & producer Jeff Hermann about how DWA’s latest short was developed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 1, 2021 • 1h 14min
Disney Dish Episode 307: How Disneyland may replace its annual pass program
Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by Seth Kubersky, author of the “Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2021.” These three then discuss the latest theme park-related news coming out of Orlando, Anaheim & Osaka.Shownotes are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2021 • 56min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 84: Look how Little Golden Books is promoting the “Loki” limited series
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill talk about the first three episodes of “WandaVision.” They then discuss Chris Evans’ rumored return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 28, 2021 • 44min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 107: What’s particularly impressive about the “Pixar Popcorn” shorts
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill first talk about Season 3 of Matt Groening’s “Disenchantment” on Netflix. They also discuss the “Soul” international dubbing controversy and why it’s important to remember when this Pete Docter movie was originally supposed to be released. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2021 • 38min
Disney Dish Episode 306: Why Disney World really built River Country
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the Disneyland Resort’s decision to cancel its annual passholder program. They then look back at when the Imagineers proposed building “Disney by the Sea” in Brevard County back in the early 1970s.This episode's show notes are located here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 19, 2021 • 46min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 106: What’s the best time of year to release an animated feature?
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Pete Docter appears to be stepping away from directing films for Pixar Animation Studios. They also explain why the theatrical release of “Bob’s Burger: The Movie” will be a somewhat bittersweet experience for the folks at Bento Box Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2021 • 54min
Disney Dish Episode 305: Are you ready for “Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure”?
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about WDW’s decision to shut down the Magical Express as well as “Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom.” Jim then reveals Disney’s long-range plans for Epcot’s “Person of the Century” poll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
