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Universal’s Most Dangerous Tram Scene and Why It Disappeared
Episode 85
Jim and Eric kick off this week’s show with listener-driven updates and fresh speculation from the Universal parks beat, before pivoting into a deep …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Looking Ahead to 2026: Why Disney’s Quiet Anniversaries Are About to Flood the Shelves
Episode 81
As the calendar flips to a brand-new year, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey kick things off by looking ahead to what’s shaping up to be a massive 2026 for …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Legacy Play: How Marvel Is Reopening Closed Chapters
Episode 8
Welcome back to Marvel Us Disney for the first episode of 2026, where Jim Hill and Dan Graney kick off the year by looking at how Marvel is embracing…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The End of Oscar Night on Network TV and the Rise of the 2026 Animation Arms Race
Episode 337
Welcome back to Fine Tooning with Jim Hill and Drew Taylor, who is officially back behind the mic after a very eventful hiatus. Before diving into a …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Patent That May Have Cracked Disney’s Encanto Ride - Plus the Secrets of Castle Care
Episode 565
Welcome to the first Disney Dish of the new year, where Jim Hill and Len Testa kick things off with news, listener questions, and a deep dive into Di…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
From Affordable Housing to a House on Fire – Universal News and the Tram Tour’s Burning Past
Episode 84
Recording on New Year’s Eve for a show that drops just as 2026 begins, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey cover a full slate of Universal news, rumors, and une…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Disney’s $4 Billion Bear: Why Duffy Rules Overseas but Still Baffles the U.S.
Episode 80
It’s the first episode of the new year, and Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey ring in 2026 by digging into the annual Disney merch reset. From the surprisin…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
The Case for Disney World on New Year’s Eve
Episode 9
Spending New Year’s Eve inside a Disney World theme park sounds like the ultimate “most magical place on Earth” flex - until you remember you’re doin…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Fine Tooning Looks Back at 2025, From Disney’s AI Gamble to Animation’s Biggest Wins
Episode 339
As 2025 comes to a close, Jim Hill flies solo on this Drew-free edition of Fine Tooning to take stock of one of the biggest, strangest, and most cons…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
The $7 Million 3D Gamble That Saved Opening Day at EPCOT
Episode 564
Jim and Len kick off the final Disney Dish of the year with holiday crowds, sold-out Lightning Lane Premier Passes, and one last lap through Jollywoo…
5 months ago