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.
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Jul 13, 2020 • 1h 12min
Disney Dish Episode 278: What Disney did to get WDW’s Magic Kingdom ready to re-open
Len Testa describes what was done to this theme park -- post-COVID-19 outbreak -- to get it ready for the return of Guests. Jim Hill then looks at Disney’s America and some of the innovative rides, shows & attractions that were planned for this proposed history park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2020 • 45min
Marvel Us Disney Episode 67: So the Infinity Stones are gone for good … right?
Aaron Adams starts things off by talking up “The Sandman,” the multi-part audio adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s graphic novel (which will debut on Audible July 15th). Then Jim Hill wonders if Cate Shoreland isn’t sharing a bit too much out ahead of the November 6th release of Marvel’s “Black Widow” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 9, 2020 • 60min
Looking at Lucasfilm Episode 46: The Star Wars / Star Trek connection
Dan Zehr & Jim Hill talk about the many “Mandalorian” products that will be hitting store shelves just ahead of the start of Season 2 of this Disney+ series. They also discuss how the Splash Mountain / Princess & the Frog project could impact Disneyland Park’s version of Black Spire Outpost Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 8, 2020 • 56min
Universal Joint Episode 36: Universal Orlando opens “Stuntacular,” lays off Team Members
Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start things off by discussing whether Southern California’s theme parks will actually be open again by August 1st or will we see another coronavirus-related postponement. They then talk about how “The Bourne Stuntacular” one-ups the indoor stunt how that preceded t, “Terminator 2-3D: Battle Across Time” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 7, 2020 • 32min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Episode 86: Remembering Kelly Asbury (1960 - 2020)
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how Viacom is teaming with Mike Judge to revive “Beavis & Butthead.” They then pay tribute to an animation legend who showed incredible grace & courage in the face of serious health challenges and films that struggled at the box office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 6, 2020 • 53min
Disney Dish Episode 277: How Redd plowed the road for a Princess Tiana ride
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how the Walt Disney World Resort is getting ready for the NBA. Jim then reveals how the recent redo of Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean Ride” opened the door for retheming “Splash Mountain” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 30, 2020 • 59min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Episode 85: That time when Josh Gad dropped by
In an extra-special episode, the voice of Olaf / host of “Reunited Apart” comes in to chat with Drew Taylor & Jim Hill. Over a half hour long interview, Josh reveals that everyone’s favorite snowman once had some pretty dark dialogue in “Frozen II.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2020 • 58min
Disney Dish Episode 276: What you’ll see at the Seven Seas’ DVCs
Len Testa recounts his visit to the recently re-opened Disney Vacation Club properties that are located around WDW’s Seven Seas Lagoon. Then Jim Hill looks back at the history of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26, 2020 • 47min
Looking at Lucasfilm Episode 45: How to properly start a Star Wars story
Jim Hill starts off this week’s episode by praising those weekly “Teaching with Star Wars” columns that Dan Zehr has been writing for StarWars.com. They then discuss George Lucas’ skill when it came to story structuring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2020 • 45min
Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Episode 84: Remembering Walt Disney Feature Animation - Florida
Drew Taylor starts off this week’s episode by explaining why he ranked “Toy Story 4” as the very best film in that Pixar franchise. Then Jim Hill looks back at the early days of Disney-MGM’s walk-thru animation exhibit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
