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The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
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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 Dan Graney trace the connections between VisionQuest and Marvel’s earliest heroes, from the original Human Torch to the Invaders. They also discuss Avengers: Doomsday news and promotional tie-ins, then check in on Star Wars and DC. Their... more

In 1981, Universal executive Jay Stein pitched an ambitious plan to turn Orlando into Hollywood East, but a meeting at Paramount Pictures would help spark one of the most contentious rivalries in theme park history. In Episode 2 of Soundstaged, Eric ... more

Jim Hill and Drew Taylor survey a changing animation landscape, from Pixar’s leadership transition to the future of studios under the Skydance umbrella. They discuss The Cat in the Hat’s opening weekend, Don Hall’s return to Disney, and the pressures... more

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Jim Hill and Len Testa share Walt Disney World road and dining updates, a runDisney survey, and listener questions before taking a ride through the early history of Disneyland’s Skyway. Jim explains how Walt acquired a used aerial ropeway and what ha... more

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Amy Schinner
Touring Plans researcher guest for Food & Wine coverage
Touring Plans
Episode: How Epcot’s Food Booths Became a Permanent Festival Fixture (Ep. 600)
Christina Harrison
Touring Plans researcher guest for Food & Wine coverage
Touring Plans
Episode: How Epcot’s Food Booths Became a Permanent Festival Fixture (Ep. 600)
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)
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)
Joel Crawford
Director involved in Forgotten Island press conference
DreamWorks Animation
Episode: Annecy After Midnight: Drew Taylor Reports Back from Animation’s Busiest Week (Ep. 364)

Hosts

Jim Hill
Entertainment writer and theme park historian covering Disney, animation, and themed entertainment
Eric Hersey
Podcast producer and host covering theme parks and entertainment
Lauren Hersey
Disney community commentator and merchandise writer
Len Testa
Theme park researcher and travel-planning specialist

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Really odd Ad breaks only in this podcast

    This has been happening for months now. It will break to commercials in very odd times. Usually Jim records an actual ad break space. But these ads have been coming in in the middle of sentences, sometimes even in the middle of a word! . I don’t know if it’s the producer, or if they have an option that allows ads to populate wherever they please, but it is very annoying because when you come back from commercial, you don’t remember what they were even talking about.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Shrunken Ned
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States5 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 States6 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 States6 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 States7 months ago

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The mix of news, history, animation coverage, and theme park insights appeals to dedicated entertainment fans.
Some listeners find recurring vocal habits or conversational pacing distracting.
Jim Hill and Len Testa are often singled out for their knowledge and on-air chemistry.
Listeners praise Jim Hill's researched storytelling and detailed Disney and Universal history.
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When the Police Played the Magic Kingdom’s Halloween Party (Ep. 607)
Q: Do you know when Skull Island, Reign of Kong's big Kong animatronic is coming back?
The hosts say Universal has not announced when the animatronic will return after fire damage, and the attraction continues to operate with a curtain blocking the final scene.
When the Police Played the Magic Kingdom’s Halloween Party (Ep. 607)
Q: Could this potentially be a spot for a Shrek Dark Ride?
Jim Hill says Universal is returning to Shrek in a major way, with Shrek films and a Shrek ride at Universal Kids Park, and suggests the company could consider the property for a future attraction.
How Shrek 4-D Became the Secret Sequel to Shrek (Ep. 125)
Q: Could Universal Orlando eventually build a full-fledged Shrek dark ride?
The hosts say future Shrek and Donkey films could strengthen the franchise's park appeal, and suggest that cleared space at the resort could make a Shrek dark ride possible.
How Shrek 4-D Became the Secret Sequel to Shrek (Ep. 125)
Q: Do you feel Stardust Racers is one of the most problematic attractions to ever debut?
The hosts cite the coaster's fatality, lawsuits and a fallen overhead fan, while noting that extreme coasters have faced other incidents and that the ride itself is well designed but intense.
When the Grand Californian’s Soundproofing Worked Too Well (Ep. 605)
Q: Why did a Disney cast member mention table-service reservations to a guest who had a free quick-service dining plan and was unlikely to book them?
Len and Jim suggest it may be a prompt to encourage table-service bookings, which could help support dining demand.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

What is The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A collection of weekly conversations about Disney, Universal, animation, film, streaming, and themed entertainment. Regular host Jim Hill brings decades of entertainment reporting and theme park history to discussions with collaborators including Eric Hersey, Lauren Hersey, and Len Testa. The lineup ranges from park news and travel planning to animation reporting, franchise analysis, merchandise, and the stories behind attractions and films. Episodes often pair current industry updates with detailed accounts of creative decisions, projects that were canceled or reshaped, and the people behind them. The mix of distinct series and rotating co-hosts offers both practical theme park coverage and entertainment history, with a particular strength... more

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2. Christina Harrison
3. Jim Hill
4. Michael Giacchino
5. Brad Bird
6. Nathan Greno
7. Chris Meledandri
8. Brian Lynch

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