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Jim Hill’s Big Break and his Untold Origin Story
Episode 60
Jim and Lauren serve up a feast of Disney news, collectibles, and one unforgettable personal tale.
Recap of Disney’s quarterly earnings call, inc…
9 months, 1 week ago
How Walt Disney Turned Orange Juice and Peanut Butter into Theme Parks
Episode 59
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey trace the surprising origins of Disney’s licensing empire - back to a time when Walt needed just $300 to keep the studio r…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Nine Parks, Five Hotels, and a Whole Lotta Merch
Episode 58
Lauren returns from an epic summer road trip across nine parks and five hotels, with stories (and shopping bags) in tow. She and Jim break down:
…9 months, 3 weeks ago
When Bugs Bunny Snuck Into a Disneyland Board Game (Ep. 57)
In this packed episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey tackle everything from the ZOMBIES 4 merch drought to the 52-item Haunted Man…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
From TV Screens to Main Street: Walt’s Media Master Plan
Episode 56
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey are back with a full dose of Disney merch, from the long-awaited debut of the Starlight Dream the Night Away parade to a v…
10 months ago
The $10,000 Buzz Lightyear and the Real Story Behind Toy Story's Merch Empire
Episode 55
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey continue their Toy Story series with a deep dive into the franchise's merchandising legacy—and how a scrappy unknown toy c…
10 months, 1 week ago
Toy Meets Tech: What Toy Story 5 Says About Disney’s Future
Episode 54
In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey unpack what Disney’s upcoming Toy Story 5 might really be about - and why it hits clos…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
The Poster Wars: How Aladdin, Fantasia, and Drew Struzan Shaped Disney History
Episode 53
In this art-filled episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dive deep into the colorful world of Disney posters—on screens, in parks, a…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Scents, Sweets, and Storytelling: How Disney Hooks You with Smell
Episode 52
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey follow their cult-favorite “cup” episode with a deep dive into the most powerful sense in the Disney parks—smell. From Mic…
11 months ago
The Cookie King of Disney Springs: Inside the Story of Gideon's Bakehouse with Steve Lewis
Episode 51
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey welcome Steve Lewis, the founder of Gideon’s Bakehouse, for a deliciously detailed conversation about how a dark, whimsica…
11 months, 1 week ago