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The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
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Marvel
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Universal Orlando Resort
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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 inside... more

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Jim Hill and Eric Hersey start with the latest Universal news, including a new Wicked live-to-film concert tour, Epic Universe performance commentary from Comcast, Rock the Universe 2027, and fresh developments involving Harry Potter. They also look ... more

A thousand pieces of candy from one Oogie Boogie Bash sounds impressive, but is collecting that much really the best way to spend a Disney Halloween party? Lauren and Eric dig into one guest's massive candy haul, debate the best and worst Halloween t... more

Disney World is getting ready to celebrate its 55th anniversary with a retro-inspired merchandise collection, and Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dig into why this milestone may be getting more attention than expected. They also look at Disney's decision ... more

Theme park POV videos can help you plan a trip, prepare kids for an attraction, and even avoid a motion-sickness disaster - but do they also rob you of the one thing you can never get back: the first-time surprise? Jim Hill presides as Len Testa and ... more

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Jim Hill
Host of The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, Disney history writer
Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
Episode: How Disney’s Family Suites Finally Found Their Home at Art of Animation (Ep. 599)
Michael Giacchino
Composer who worked on Mission Impossible films; special guest at the event
Film/TV Composer
Episode: Gargoyles May Take Flight Again on Disney+ (Ep. 371)
Brad Bird
Director and filmmaker involved with Mission Impossible project discussions
Director/Producer
Episode: Gargoyles May Take Flight Again on Disney+ (Ep. 371)
Nathan Greno
Film director, Swapped (and Tangled); discussed his career and creative process
Disney / Skydance
Episode: “Swapped” Chases the “KPop Demon Hunters” Crown (Ep. 367)
Mark Swift
Producer at Forgotten Island press conference
DreamWorks Animation
Episode: Annecy After Midnight: Drew Taylor Reports Back from Animation’s Busiest Week (Ep. 364)
Januel Mercado
Producer at Forgotten Island presentation
DreamWorks Animation
Episode: Annecy After Midnight: Drew Taylor Reports Back from Animation’s Busiest Week (Ep. 364)
Pierre Cofan
Participant in Minions & Monsters press conference
Minions & Monsters production team
Episode: Annecy After Midnight: Drew Taylor Reports Back from Animation’s Busiest Week (Ep. 364)
Chris Meledandri
Co-presenter at Minions & Monsters press conference
Illumination
Episode: Annecy After Midnight: Drew Taylor Reports Back from Animation’s Busiest Week (Ep. 364)
Brian Lynch
Co-writer of Minions & Monsters
Illumination / Minions & Monsters team
Episode: Annecy After Midnight: Drew Taylor Reports Back from Animation’s Busiest Week (Ep. 364)

Hosts

Jim Hill
Host with decades of Disney history and theme-park industry coverage; long-running presence across network shows.
Len Testa
Theme park expert providing factual context and historical analysis; co-host on multiple Disney-focused shows.
Lauren Hersey
Host of Disney Hers; co-host and conversational partner on various Disney-focused discussions.
Eric Hersey
Co-host across Epic Universal and related shows; brings Universal and attraction-industry perspectives.
Eric
Co-host across Disney Hers and Epic Universal; participates in pricing discussions and anecdotes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Epic Universal Pod

    I enjoy the boomer vs millennial banter, and learning that continues episode to episode. Fantastic! Thank you for your service Jim and Eric!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DougDMR88
    United States3 months ago
  • Lauren’s vocal style knocked off two stars

    Lauren, PLEASE get voice training. The vocal fry and uptalk are enough to drive anyone insane. Other than that, it’s an enjoyable podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    dishee005
    United States4 months ago
  • Disney Deep Dives for Days!

    Jim’s podcasts are occupying most of Podcast listening time these days. I enjoy them all, but the Disney Dish with Len is my favorite. I’ve seen some people complaining about Jim’s favorite sayings, but I love the charm and the history deep dives. I like getting the very niche animation news with Jim and Drew Tailor. The Disney merch show is fun, as well. Not a Universal person, but I still listen to the Universal show! Keep up the great content, Jim.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BP Gentry
    United States4 months ago
  • 5+ Stars if I could!

    I have listened to all the various Jim Hill podcasts for years and laugh and learn from them. Always great info - even when listening to a podcast subject I knew nothing about. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Msdisney2
    United States5 months ago
  • Lauren Hersey

    I’d give the JHM five stars if it wasn’t for voice and vocal fry. I couldn’t make it through the Labyrinth episode. I hate how every sentence by her ends in a question mark

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Youdumpster
    United States6 months ago

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The mix of humor with industry reporting stands out and keeps complex topics engaging.
Listeners appreciate the deep-dive historical context and cross-franchise coverage.
Fans value insider knowledge and clear, data-driven analysis from long-running hosts.

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How Disney’s Family Suites Finally Found Their Home at Art of Animation (Ep. 599)
Q: Where did this concept originate and why was it eventually scaled back/altered?
The concept originated in the Disney Decade era as a family-suites hotel near the Contemporary, inspired by Roger Rabbit themes, but it was paused due to financial issues, Spielberg-related licensing concerns, and broader corporate strategy, ultimately leading to the Bay Lake Tower and Art of Animation as a revised realization.
Anaheim Before Disneyland: From Vineyards to the Packing House (Ep. 597)
Q: What makes the Anaheim Packing House such a pivotal piece of the story today?
It started as the central packing facility for fruit and became a symbol of adaptive reuse, eventually restored in 2014 to preserve history while serving a modern food hall function that anchors the district's renewed vibrancy.
Anaheim Before Disneyland: From Vineyards to the Packing House (Ep. 597)
Q: Segment of our story. Jim, you have compiled a short history of the city of Anaheim, the land on which we are walking around right now, right?
Yes, Len and I walk through how German immigrant families created an agricultural powerhouse around vineyards and walnuts, how the arrival of railroads and the packing district seeded Anaheim's transition into a tourism hub, and how Walt Disney's land grab near the railroad helped catalyze the park's creation and the city's modern economy.
How 9/11 Changed Disney’s Pop Century Plans (Ep. 596)
Q: How did Disney respond to occupancy challenges and market conditions in the early 2000s?
Disney adjusted its strategy by focusing on marketing, wait-time engineering, and later introducing family-oriented suites and new themed experiences to keep guests engaged, even as external shocks altered demand and delayed planned openings.
How 9/11 Changed Disney’s Pop Century Plans (Ep. 596)
Q: What factors contributed to the delay of Disney's Pop Century Resort opening after 9/11?
A combination of soft demand, broader economic strain from the oil crisis and travel hesitancy, and Disney's reassessment of expansion priorities led to the mothballing of the Pop Century project and shifting resources toward other priorities like the Animal Kingdom and later Resorts, with the project eventually opening years later.

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A deep-diltered look at Disney, Universal, animation, and the broader themed-entertainment landscape. Episodes blend historical context, industry analysis, and on-the-ground reporting with practical travel tips, park planning, and merchandise strategies. Hosts offer data-driven takes, cross-franchise comparisons, and insider anecdotes, often featuring long-running franchises, park development timelines, and cross-media storytelling. Notable strengths include a history-forward perspective, clear expertise from multiple guests and co-hosts, and a willingness to dissect announcements, trends, and business tactics with humor and rigor. The show stands out for its niche focus on parks, IP-driven strategy, and entertainment-ecosystem coverage tha... more

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