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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Jan 24, 2022 • 38min
Disney Dish Episode 358: Disney World fumbles for a 50th anniversary fix
Len Testa & Jim Hill share a recent WDW survey that asks would-be Orlando visitors what it’s going to take for them to fully commit to booking a vacation package to that Resort in the near future. They also conclude their look at the development of “The Iron Man Experience” at Hong Kong Disneyland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 21, 2022 • 47min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 117: Who’s really cameoing in “Multiverse of Madness”
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing some of the rumors that are now swirling around the “Doctor Strange” sequel. They also talk about the fourth limited series that Marvel Studios reportedly has in the works for Disney+ in 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2022 • 48min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 157: How Don Rickles became the voice of Mr. Potato Head
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking up “Belle,” that Mamoru Hosoda film which is only in North American theaters ‘til January 20th. They then shine a spotlight on the new project that Kevin Lima has in the works for Sony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 17, 2022 • 38min
Disney Dish Episode 357: How Iron-Man wound up at Hong Kong Disneyland
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing what they’ve heard about when “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind” might open at Epcot. They then talk about the very first Disney theme park attraction to be built around a Marvel SuperheroShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 14, 2022 • 48min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 116: How “No Way Home” could have been different
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing some of Erik Sommers & Chris McKenna’s original ideas for this “Spider-Man: Far From Home” sequel. Aaron also offers up his take on “Marvel’s Eternals” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2022 • 50min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 156: Meet the directors of “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania”
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill interview Derek Drymon & Jennifer Kluska, the co-directors of the fourth & final installment of this Sony Pictures Animation franchise. They also discuss Disney’s decision to shift Pixar’s “Turning Red” from a theatrical release to premiering on the Company’s subscription streaming service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 10, 2022 • 57min
Disney Dish Episode 356: On which 10 WDW attractions does Genie+ save you the most time
Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome special guest Becky Gandillon. This data storyteller then explains which Genie+ reservations will save Guests the most time in line at all four Walt Disney World theme parks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 7, 2022 • 47min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 115: How Hugh Jackman became Wolverine
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the many factors that Sony / Columbia Pictures took into consideration before shifting “Morbius” ‘s release date to April 1st. They also reveal who Bryan Singer originally wanted to cast as Logan in the “X-Men” movie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 4, 2022 • 54min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 155: Remembering Betty White (1922 - 2021)
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill open up about how they got into the entertainment writing game. They also share their thoughts about what some of the biggest animation milestones of the past 50 years have been Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 3, 2022 • 37min
Disney Dish Episode 355: When Disneyland was closed two days a week
Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing some off-site suggestions where WDW visitors can stay if they’re looking to vacation with multiple family members. Jim Hill then talks about why Disney’s Board of Directors was initially reluctant to fund the construction of Disneyland’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
