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 5, 2019 • 48min
Looking at Lucasfilm Episode 27: Looking back at “Howard the Duck”
Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by comparing & contrasting the trailers for “Star Wars – Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker” and “The Mandalorian.” They then look back at Lucasfilm’s attempt to build Hollywood’s first-ever full-length big budget film around a Marvel Comic Book character Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 4, 2019 • 43min
Disney Dish Episode 242: Shining a spotlight on the Osborne Lights
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing why Disney Parks & Resorts is exploring the idea of a subscription-based service and/or a loyalty program out ahead of WDW’s 50th anniversary celebration. Then Len & Jim look back at that WDW holiday favorite, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 1, 2019 • 1h 4min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 52: What lies ahead for Marvel Television
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by revisiting Martin Scorsese & Francis Ford Coppola’s remarks on the “theme park movies” that Marvel Studios supposedly produces. Then Aaron takes an in-depth look at all of the competition Disney+ will soon be dealing with when it comes to subscription streaming services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2019 • 54min
Looking at Lucasfilm Episode 26: “Mind Tricks,” see “Jedi”
Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how the lackluster sales of toys related to “Solo: A Star Wars Story” may have made some big box stories think twice about opening early on Triple Force Friday. They also talk about which veteran cast member from the Marvel Cinematic Universe might wind up in Kevin Feige’s Star Wars movie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2019 • 59min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Episode 58: Remembering Disney’s “Fraidy Cat”
Drew Taylor and Jim Hill start off this week’s episode with a lengthy excerpt from SirElton John’s official autobiography where the singer / songwriter looks back on his role in the creation ofDisney’s “The Lion King.” Then Drew & Jim share what they know about Ron Clements & John Musker’saborted animated feature which was to have been an affectionate send-up of Sir Alfred Hitchcock’ssuspense films Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 28, 2019 • 57min
Disney Dish Episode 241: Testa and Scopa! Together again!
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Disney’s recent testof easier-to-understand names for the menu items served at “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.” Then Lenreunites with his old “WDW Today” co-host Mike Scopa as these two discuss this year’s offering atEpcot’s International Food & Wine Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 25, 2019 • 55min
Universal Joint Episode 28: Universal Beijing’s response to WDW’s MagicBands
Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the “Bourne Stuntacular,” which will be opening at Universal Studios Florida in the Spring of 2020. They then discuss how Universal Creative settled on the seven themed zones that will be featured at Universal Studios Beijing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21, 2019 • 57min
Disney Dish Episode 241: Testa and Scopa! Together again!
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Disney’s recent testof easier-to-understand names for the menu items served at “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.” Then Lenreunites with his old “WDW Today” co-host Mike Scopa as these two discuss this year’s offering atEpcot’s International Food & Wine Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21, 2019 • 57min
Disney Dish Episode 240: 364 days of staying in WDW hotel rooms
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the changes that have been made to the menus found inside of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.” Then Len shares an interview that he recently did with Robert & Alyssa Simmons, a couple who are spending a solid year only staying in hotel rooms at various Walt Disney World resorts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 18, 2019 • 49min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 51: How toy sales cured Tony Stark of his alcoholism
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the “Marvel celebrates Stan Lee” event that was held last week at NYC’s New Amsterdam Theatre. They then discuss how Marvel Studios has cherry-picked certain elements from famous Marvel Comics storylines to use in its Cinematic Universe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
