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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Aug 10, 2022 • 1h
Looking at Lucasfilm - Episode 66 How “Return of the Jedi” is tied to the Vietnam War
Brian Gaughn & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing “Star Wars: Andor.” They then look back at the production difficulties “Empire Strikes Back” experienced when that crew was shooting the Ice-Planet-of-Hoth sequences in Norway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 9, 2022 • 31min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 186: How Phil Tippett changed the world of stop motion
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to shelve “Scoob!: Holiday Haunt.” They also talk about how Skydance Animation’s first feature length project, “Luck,” wasn’t all that lucky when it came to positive reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 8, 2022 • 48min
The Disney Dish Dish with Jim Hill Episode 360: How did the WDW Resort get ready to handle the Y2K bug
en Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a survey that reveals Universal Orlando’s keen interest in people’s most recent trips to WDW. They then take a look back at Epcot’s Millennium CelebrationShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 5, 2022 • 47min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 143: Spider-Man celebrates the 60th anniversary of his Marvel Comics debut
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Marvel’s “Secret Invasion.” which will supposedly be Disney+’s first crossover event. They then go on to talk about the important role that editor Jeff Ford played in crafting one of the more iconic moments in “Avengers: Endgame” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 2, 2022 • 35min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 185: So is Skydance Animation’s “Luck” worth a look?
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the teaser trailer for Guillermo Del Toro’s “Pinocchio.” They then discuss the “Walt Disney’s Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece” at the Walt Disney Family Museum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 3min
The Disney Dish With Jim Hill Episode 385: MagicBands+ appear to have a power problem
Len Testa and Jim Hill welcome Mrs. Shannon Ford, who talks about her experience aboard the Disney Wish. They then discuss what’s happening with Disney’s “Hercules,” which may be the Company’s next animated feature to be headed to BroadwayShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 29, 2022 • 51min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 142: What’s in the works for Phase 5 & 6 of the MCU
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off by reviewing all of the news that came out of Marvel Studios’ Hall H presentation at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. They then talk about which character was the heart of the MCU’s Phases I - 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2022 • 60min
Looking at Lucasfilm - Episode 65: Why the Disneyland Paris Resort won’t be getting its very own “Galaxy’s Edge”
Brian Gaughn starts off this week’s show by looking back at the 2022 edition of San Diego Comic-Con. Then Jim Hill talks about four soon-to-be-published Star Wars-related books that are worth checking out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 26, 2022 • 30min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 184: DC Animated Original Films gets ready for its 50th release
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what Craig McCracken now has in the works. They also talk about some of the entertainment-related books these two are now reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 25, 2022 • 58min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill - Episode 384: Disney World knows that its official website needs to be retooled
Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome back Christina Harrison from Touring Plans, who talks about the 2022 edition of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. They then share Josh Gad’s memories of working on “Frozen Ever After”Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
