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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Sep 11, 2023 • 56min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 444: How the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique became a worldwide phenomenon
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what the Disney Cruise Line recently revealed about the Treasure’s features. Mr. Testa also offers up his take on the “Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana” walk-thru at EpcotShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 8, 2023 • 43min
Marvel Us Disney with Aaron Adams Episode 190: Behind-the-scenes with Scarlett Johansson’s 2021 battle with Disney
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing what “Everybody loves Raymond” creator Phil Rosenthal recently had to say about the WGA & SAG-AFTRA strikes. They also reveal which Marvel productions for Disney+ just had their debut dates pushed back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 4, 2023 • 53min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 443: The Mansion expansions that almost happened
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing whether Disney’s Animal Kingdom may be reviving its nighttime offerings. They then share some surveys coming out of Florida which suggest that the Resort is rethinking how it showcases its Food & Beverage opportunities onlineShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 1, 2023 • 38min
Marvel Us Disney with Aaron Adams Episode 189: “WandaVision” & “Loki” to get Blu-ray / 4K Ultra HD full season sets
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing that McDonald’s-from-1982 that just opened down in Brooklyn which is part of Disney’s promotional efforts for Season 2 of “Loki.” They also talk about David Harbour’s concerns when it comes to “Thunderbolts” & Season 5 of “Stranger Things” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 30, 2023 • 54min
Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan - Episode 85: “Ahsoka” continues the “Star Wars” story that started with “Rebels”
Brian Gaughn & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by revealing if Paul Reubens actually voiced the Captain Rex AA figure that appears in Oga’s Cantina. They then discuss how Ahmed Best got cast as Jar Jar Binks in the prequels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 29, 2023 • 36min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 231: Remembering Arleen Sorkin, the original voice of Harley Quinn
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about which villainous cartoon characters are supposed to appear at DCA during this year’s “Oogie Boogie Bash.” They also reveal who’ll now be voicing Rocky the Rooster in Aardman’s long-awaited sequel to “Chicken Run.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 28, 2023 • 53min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 442: The real cost of transforming Disney’s Hollywood Studios
im Shull returns to discuss how WDI justifies tearing down entire parts of parks (EX: The Streets of America at DHS) to then build brand-new lands like “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.” He also shares with Len & Jim how WDW’s drainage canal system was altered to make way for the Feature Animation – Florida buildingShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 25, 2023 • 46min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 188: The “Captain America” musical that almost made it to Broadway in the 1980s
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking up Season 2 of “I am Groot” (which debuts on Disney+ on September 6th). They then discuss what Bob Iger has been saying about Marvel Studios’ most recent theatrical releases & limited series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2023 • 38min
Fine Tooning With Drew Taylor - Episode 230: 4K version of “Cinderella” debuts this Friday on Disney+
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing how well Laika’s “Coraline” did at the box office during its recent re-release to theaters. They then talk about how ABC Audio is readying a 12 episode podcast which expands Disney’s “Frozen” franchise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 21, 2023 • 40min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 441: Making the most of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Len Testa start off this week’s show by sharing Christina Harrison’s experiences atthe first two presentations of this year’s trick-or-treat hard ticket event at WDW. Then Jim Hill finisheshis series about the Spain pavilion which was almost built at Epcot.Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
