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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Nov 26, 2020 • 39min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 102: Who John Candy almost voiced in Disney’s “Pocahontas”
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by sharing their thoughts on the “Animaniacs!” reboot which debuted on Hulu on November 20th. They then go on talk about how Warner Bros. decision to release “Wonder Woman 1984” to theaters on the exact same day this Patty Jenkins film debuts on HBO Max may change Hollywood forever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2020 • 46min
Disney Dish Episode 297: WDW adjusts its 50th anniversary plans again
Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing a real Thanksgiving dinner conversation starter, the Cube Rule of Food. Jim Hill then continues his series about the development of the Port Orleans & Dixie Landings Resort for the WDW Resort Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2020 • 47min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 79: Did Square Enix’s “Marvel’s Avengers” tank?
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the new “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales” action-adventure game from Insomniac Games. They share an update on “WandaVision,” that limited series from Marvel Studios which now (finally) has an official debut date on Disney+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19, 2020 • 57min
Universal Joint Episode 42: How to get a pretty Potter pressed penny
Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by looking back at last year’s “Universal Christmas” event. They then list some of the new food & entertainment offerings which debuted this past weekend at the 2020 edition of “Holidays at Universal Orlando” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2020 • 39min
Looking at Lucasfilm Ep 55: What really drew George Lucas to “Red Tails”
Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about what the future holds for “Looking at Lucasfilm.” They then share their thoughts on the first three episodes of Season Two of “The Mandalorian” and a feature story about the movie "Red Tails". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2020 • 1h 8min
Disney Dish Episode 296: What to expect from a post-COVID Disney World
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about why WDW officials have decided to hold off opening “Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure” at Epcot ‘til the first quarter of 2021. They then share a recent survey that throws a spotlight on what the WDW Resort is considering offering to lure Guests back down to Central Florida once a coronavirus vaccine is readily available Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 12, 2020 • 46min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 101: The wonders of “Wolfwalkers”
Jim Hill starts off this week’s show by talking about what he watched on YouTube as a distraction as he waited for Election Results. Then Drew Taylor shares his thoughts on “Soul,” Pixar’s new animated feature (which will begin streaming on Disney+ on December 25th) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 9, 2020 • 38min
Disney Dish Episode 295: Is WDW considering a socially-distant New Year’s Celebration?
Len Testa shares news about how the Disney Cruise Line must first go through simulated cruises where the boats remain tied up to the dock before the CDC will then clear them for sailings. Then Jim Hill talks about how Dick Nunis once wanted to use the Empress Lilly as the jumping-off point for a Southern-themed expansion of the Walt Disney World Village at Lake Buena Vista Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 6, 2020 • 35min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 78: Get an early look at Marvel’s “M.O.D.O.K.”
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill are joined by an extra special guest for their Election Night recording session. Aaron then shares an idea that would allow Marvel Studios to cash in on its yet-to-be released films even while movie theaters around the country remain closed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 5, 2020 • 57min
Universal Joint Episode 41: Could USH’s Upper Lot be re-opened for the holidays?
Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill discuss how the Universal Parks & Resorts are now transitioning from terror to tinsel. They then take a look at why “Fast & Furious 9” now seems to be taking the slow lane to theatrical release Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
