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 27, 2021 • 53min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 98: How “Free Guy” got access to those Marvel-ous weapons
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the “Spider-Man: No Way Home” teaser trailer that debuted at CinemaCon earlier this week. They also look at the latest developments in Scarlett Johansson’s legal proceedings against Disney Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2021 • 44min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 136: How Jeffrey Katzenberg tripped up “Toys”
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by offering updates on “Cruella 2” & “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania.” They then talk about why Robin Williams got so mad at the Mouse back in late 1992 / early 1993 over the way “Aladdin” was being promoted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 23, 2021 • 46min
Disney Dish Dish Episode 336: Disney World’s difficult dealings with the NBA
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Mouse House management is frustrated with the narrative that’s now out there about Disney Parks & Resorts. They then continue their new series on the decade-long development of The Haunted Mansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2021 • 42min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 135: What happens next with "Hotel Transylvania 4"
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing their thoughts on those new Goofy short-shorts which just debuted on Disney+. Drew then goes on to talk about his recent trip to the Disneyland Resort and the Pixar veteran he bumped into while visiting those theme parks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 16, 2021 • 43min
Disney Dish Episode 335: The ghastly tale of Captain Gore & his wife, Priscilla
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by answering listener mail & then sharing some recent surveys from the WDW Resort. Jim then continues his history of The Haunted Mansion and talks about the original walk-thru version of this attraction that Disney Legend Ken Anderson developed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 13, 2021 • 45min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 97: How the Mouse mismanaged the “Black Widow” situation
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill share their thoughts on the first episode of “What If?,” Marvel Studios’ new animated series. They also discuss what impact Scarlett Johansson’s decision to sue Disney could have on the rest of the entertainment industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2021 • 45min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 134: Kirk DeMicco talks about the making of “VIVO”
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Walt Disney Animation Studios’ second set of Short Circuit shorts. They then interview the director of the animated feature Lin Manuel Miranda spent 11 years shepherding to the screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 9, 2021 • 1h 1min
Disney Dish Episode 334: The Spook House at Mickey Mouse Park
Len Testa & Jim Hill discuss the news of the week, including Disneyland’s new Magic Key program and the sample package rates that were recently revealed for “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.” They then begin a new series on the development of Disney’s Haunted Mansion attraction.Show Notes are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 3, 2021 • 42min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 133: Deleted scenes & storylines from Pixar’s “Luca”
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about that trio of new “Goofy” shorts that animation master Eric Goldberg created. They then take a look back at “DuckTales The Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp,” which was the last Walt Disney Animation Studios film that was produced using cel animation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 2, 2021 • 58min
Disney Dish Episode 333: Is it getting too costly to stay on WDW property?
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Disney World’s new policies regarding mask use at the Parks. They then look back at why the Imagineers spent 18 months & $25 million to dredge a channel at Castaway CayThis episode's show notes are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
