The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Join Jim Hill and co-hosts Len Testa, Drew Taylor, Brian Gaughan, Eric Hersey, and Lauren Hersey as they talk about the multi-faceted Walt Disney Company - including Pixar, Lucasfilm and Disney Studios - as well as Universal Studios and the world of collectibles.

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Disney Dish Episode 312: How Geyser Mountain al...
Len Testa & Jim Hill discuss how a thrill ride at Magic Mountain inspired the Imagineers to develop an ambitious addition for EDL’s Frontierland area.
40 min
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 112: “...
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill share thoughts on Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 59th feature-length production
41 min
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Disney Dish Episode 311: Turning the Disney Dre...
Len Testa & Jim Hill look back at when the Disney Cruise Line first began to expand its fleet.
51 min
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Marvel Us Disney Episode 86: How far off is Mar...
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill discuss Abraham Riesman’s “True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee”
48 min
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 111: “U...
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill talk with “Tom & Jerry” director Tim Story about what it took to create a modern day live-action / CG film which was then based on this 81-year-old set of cartoon characters
48 min
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Disney Dish Episode 310: Looking back at WDW’s ...
Len Testa & Jim Hill talk about how the “Voyage of the Little Mermaid” puppet-based show led to the Magic Kingdom’s “Legend of the Lion King.”
41 min
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 110: Wh...
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill talk about Disney’s decision to shutter Blue Sky Studios & about Netflix’s ongoing efforts to challenge the Mouse’s domination when it comes to animation
27 min
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Disney Dish Episode 309: WDW’s Best Outdoor dining
Len Testa & Jim Hill talk about Epcot’s revamped & repositioned “Leave a Legacy” display and then complete their look at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
34 min
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The Universal Joint Ep 43: When will the Velos...
Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill talk about Universal Pictures’ plans for a movie version of “Wicked,” the long-running Broadway musical
57 min
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Marvel Us Disney Episode 85: Where “WandaVisio...
WARNING ! There are all sorts of spoilers ahead as Aaron Adams & Jim Hill discuss Episodes 4 & 5 of Marvel Studios’ first limited series for Disney+. They also share what Tom Holland had to say about Sony’s next “Spider-Man” movie
58 min
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Episode 109: How ...
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill look back at how Pixar genuinely struggled to find a fitting comeuppance for the villain in 2009’s “Up”
28 min
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Disney Dish Episode 308: Survey sez … WDW’s sti...
Jim continues his history of Disney’s Vero Beach Resort by talking about Fantasy Island, Frontier Village and the Magic Kingdom Suites hotel.
33 min
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 108: Dr...
Drew & Jim talk with writer / director Tailor Meacham & producer Jeff Hermann about how DWA’s latest short was developed.
47 min
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Disney Dish Episode 307: How Disneyland may re...
News, listener questions, and in our main segment, we have a special guest: Seth Kubersky, author of the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando is here to talk about what we can expect with Universal this year, how to make the most of your visit, and what it’s like to write a travel guide in a pandemic.
73 min
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Marvel Us Disney Episode 84: Look how Little Go...
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill talk about the first three episodes of “WandaVision.” They then discuss Chris Evans’ rumored return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
54 min
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 107: Wh...
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill first talk about Season 3 of Matt Groening’s “Disenchantment” on Netflix. They then discuss the “Soul” international dubbing controversy and why it’s important to remember when this Pete Docter movie was originally supposed to be released.
42 min
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Disney Dish Episode 306: Why Disney World reall...
In our main segment, Jim talks about the history of Disney’s Vero Beach resort.
37 min
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 106: Wh...
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Pete Docter appears to be stepping away from directing films for Pixar Animation Studios. They also explain why the theatrical release of “Bob’s Burger: The Movie” will be a somewhat bittersweet experience for the folks at Bento Box Entertainment
44 min
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Disney Dish Episode 305: Are you ready for “Rem...
In our main segment, Jim talks about the EPCOT “Person of the Century” poll, which started 31 years ago today!
53 min
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Marvel Us Disney Episode 83: An R-rated “Deadpo...
Aaron & Jim talk about why “WandaVision” wound up beating “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” to Disney+. Then they hazard a guesses as to which high profile MCU member will be making a surprise appearance on this limited series
43 min
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Looking at Lucasfilm Episode 58: Why Kevin Feig...
On their last podcast as a team, Dan Zehr & Jim Hill pay tribute to the late Jeremy Bulloch, who played Boba Fett in “The Empire Strikes Back” & “Return of the Jedi”
43 min
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Disney Dish Episode 304: The Muppety “Mermaid” ...
In our main segment, Jim talks about the history of the Voyage of the Little Mermaid attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
41 min
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Episode 105: W...
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill talk about how many of the animated features are hopefully headed into theaters in 2021. Then Drew takes a look back at the development of Disney’s “The Emperor’s New Groove”
47 min
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Disney Dish Episode 303: Looking ahead to 2021 ...
Len Testa & Jim Hill discuss the Company’s post-pandemic plans
40 min
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Marvel Us Disney Episode 82: Why Kevin Feige hu...
Aaron Adams & Jim Hill talk about how Tom Hanks believes that Marvel Studios may hold the key to movie theaters in the US reclaiming their audiences post-COVID-19.
41 min