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The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
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Disney World
Disneyland
Epic Universe
Walt Disney World
Marvel Cinematic Universe
D23 Expo
Universal Studios Hollywood
Disney Parks
Universal Orlando Resort
Pixar
Star Wars
Labyrinth
Universal
Universal Orlando
Lightning Lane
Disney Store
Disney Springs
Toy Story 5
Epcot

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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Latest Episodes

Chris Cox, Len Testa, and Jim Hill reopen the listener mailbag for another session of the Court of the Disney World Resort. A terrifying first date on Alien Encounter leads to a story of nearly 30 years of marriage, while other listeners explain when... more

Jim Hill and Drew Taylor have plenty to discuss as Disney's upcoming animated feature Hexed takes center stage, with a fresh trailer, striking visual designs, and new details about the creative team. They also explore the latest animation announcemen... more

Len Testa and Jim Hill wrap up their Disneyland DVC history with a look at how Aulani’s ambitious price tag shaped the hotel projects that followed. Jim connects Disney’s Hawaiian resort to an unbuilt New Hampshire lodge, a canceled Disneyland luxury... more

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Jim Hill and Eric Hersey continue the story of Shrek, following the difficult decisions DreamWorks faced after the death of original star Chris Farley. Jim explains how Mike Myers came aboard and why a new voice for the ogre also led to a change for ... more

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Recent Guests

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)
Brad Bird
Director and filmmaker involved with Mission Impossible project discussions
Director/Producer
Episode: Gargoyles May Take Flight Again on Disney+ (Ep. 371)
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)
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)
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)
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)

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 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 States5 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 States6 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 States7 months ago

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Production quality and consistency are praised but some feedback notes audio quality and show pacing could vary.
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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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.
When the Grand Californian’s Soundproofing Worked Too Well (Ep. 605)
Q: If Bluey had not been offered at Animal Kingdom during your visit, would you still have gone to the Animal Kingdom?
Jim suggests Disney is assessing whether the show still drives attendance and whether it should return or be adapted for summer 2027, potentially tying it to the Bluey movie.
How Aulani’s Price Tag Reshaped Disneyland’s Hotels (Ep. 606)
Q: Could Backlot Express be rethemed as House of Mouse?
The hosts like the proposal, noting the show's broad character roster and the restaurant's potential art deco fit, while also considering ABC Commissary as another possible location.
How Aulani’s Price Tag Reshaped Disneyland’s Hotels (Ep. 606)
Q: Could Disney consider scrapping Lightning Lane at EPCOT, perhaps except for Guardians, to stimulate dining bookings, or offer discounted or free Lightning Lane access with a sit-down restaurant booking?
The hosts doubt Disney would scrap Lightning Lane because of its high profit margins, but they support using timed bonus Lightning Lane access with dining reservations to encourage restaurant bookings and introduce guests to the service.
Listener Mailbag: Alien Encounter, Rope Drop & Disney Water Parks (Ep. 30)
Q: Do you think I could get tenure at a university if I said that my thesis was going to be on finding out how many people are married because of Alien Encounter?
The hosts joke that the idea is a good hypothesis, referring to research suggesting that shared fear on a date can lead people to associate excitement with their partner.

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

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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2. Christina Harrison
3. Jim Hill
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6. Nathan Greno
7. Brian Lynch
8. Januel Mercado

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