Best Toon Network Podcasts (2024)

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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor: )What was it like to see “Steamboat Willie” ‘s world premiere back in 1928 (Ep 275) 35:19

2d ago35:19

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Jim Hill starts a solo edition of this podcast by discussing how well “The Wild Robot” did at the domestic box office this past weekend. He then discusses the Halloween-themed “The Bad Guys” special which will soon be debuting on Netflix Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: How will Warner Bros. Discovery be celebrating Scooby Doo t…

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Interviews - Michael Hirsh - Animation Nation Takes Over! 1:06:02

5h ago1:06:02

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In the latest GeekCast Radio Presents Interviews series TFG1Mike and Steve Megatron sit down with television producer, entrepreneur, and author Michael Hirsh! Steve and Mike ask Mr. Hirsh about his book Animation Nation, his career in television, getting a call from George Lucas, and so much more!! Listen in as we ask Mr. Hirsh everything that we c…

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276: Onboard Like a Pro — How to Set Your Team Up for Success from Day One 33:24

1h ago33:24

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Imagine having a team so aligned, so committed, that they stick with you for DECADES. How do you make that happen? It all starts with team onboarding. When you do it right, your team onboarding system is what sets the foundation for high employee retention, productivity, and more freedom for you as the business owner. In this episode, I’m giving yo…

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What was it like to see “Steamboat Willie” ‘s world premiere back in 1928 (Ep 275) 35:19

2d ago35:19

35:19

Jim Hill starts a solo edition of this podcast by discussing how well “The Wild Robot” did at the domestic box office this past weekend. He then discusses the Halloween-themed “The Bad Guys” special which will soon be debuting on Netflix Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: How will Warner Bros. Discovery be celebrating Scooby Doo t…

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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill: Do you remember Epcot’s “Magic Journeys” (Ep 499) 1:01:13

1d ago1:01:13

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Len Testa and Jim Hill start this week’s episode by sharing a survey the Universal Orlando Resort recently sent out. They then look back at the 3D movie that eventually led to “Mickey’s PhilharMagic” Over the course of this show, listeners will learn about:  Why Rodney Dangerfield’s obituary may be the funniest story that the Los Angeles Times eve…

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I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey: Disney’s Hocus Pocus: From Flop to Cult Classic (Ep. 16) 41:37

6d ago41:37

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In this spellbinding episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dive deep into the magical world of Hocus Pocus. Discover the behind-the-scenes drama that almost changed the film and how it went from box office flop to a Halloween cult classic. If you're a fan of the Sanderson Sisters or curious about Disney's decision-making, this epis…

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Disney’s Hocus Pocus: From Flop to Cult Classic (Ep. 16) 41:37

3d ago41:37

41:37

In this spellbinding episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dive deep into the magical world of Hocus Pocus. Discover the behind-the-scenes drama that almost changed the film and how it went from box office flop to a Halloween cult classic. If you're a fan of the Sanderson Sisters or curious about Disney's decision-making, this epis…

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Why Does Toon Lagoon Exist? Exploring Universal’s Most Unusual Theme Park Area (Ep. 18) 48:55

4d ago48:55

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In this episode of the Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dive into the fascinating and perplexing world of Toon Lagoon at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. They unravel the mystery behind this quirky theme park area and explore why Universal chose to dedicate an entire land to classic comic strip characters. From the backstory of its…

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Epic Universal with Eric Hersey: Why Does Toon Lagoon Exist? Exploring Universal’s Most Unusual Theme Park Area (Ep. 18) 48:55

7d ago48:55

48:55

In this episode of the Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dive into the fascinating and perplexing world of Toon Lagoon at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. They unravel the mystery behind this quirky theme park area and explore why Universal chose to dedicate an entire land to classic comic strip characters. From the backstory of its…

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275: How Community, Commitment, and Courage Took Me to the Summit 25:22

5d ago25:22

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One month ago, I climbed a mountain. Not once, not twice… But EIGHT times. Dive into this episode to hear about my experience completing the 29029 Everesting Hike in Whistler, Canada. I learned so much during this experience, about motivation, accountability, and the power of community. In This Episode: -> Hear about how I went from extreme hesitat…

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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor: Jennifer Lee Steps Down, Disney’s Creative Shift, and Pixar’s Behind-the-Scenes Struggles (Ep. 274) 40:24

9d ago40:24

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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss the surprising news of Jennifer Lee stepping down as Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios and what it means for the future of Disney’s animated films. They explore: Jennifer Lee’s New Role: How she’s shifting her focus to the upcoming Frozen 3 and Frozen 4. Jared B…

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Jennifer Lee Steps Down, Disney’s Creative Shift, and Pixar’s Behind-the-Scenes Struggles (Ep. 274) 40:24

9d ago40:24

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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss the surprising news of Jennifer Lee stepping down as Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios and what it means for the future of Disney’s animated films. They explore: Jennifer Lee’s New Role: How she’s shifting her focus to the upcoming Frozen 3 and Frozen 4. Jared B…

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S5E14 Best Charcuterie Board 1:30:38

7d ago1:30:38

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Preston and Daniel are joined by Lauren Thompson to put together the best charcuterie board. Whose curated assortment of snobby snacks would you most like to eat? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/bL8SKDZwV5j5QcYF6 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Support Drafted on Patreon: https://www.patreon.c…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill: Behind the Bar: Ricky Debler Jr. on Creating Disney’s Most Popular Tequila Spot (Ep. 498) 1:16:59

11d ago1:16:59

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In this episode of The Disney Dish Podcast, Len Testa and Jim Hill bring you the latest updates and an in-depth look at Disney’s past, present, and future. Tune in as they cover: Exclusive Interview: Special guest Ricky Debler Jr. from Palmas Restaurant Group shares the inside story behind their iconic Disney dining locations and the evolution of L…

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I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 15: The Monsters Inc. Coaster That Almost Happened 41:45

10d ago41:45

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In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill shares the untold story of the Monsters Inc. coaster Disney almost built over a decade ago. You'll learn about the original plans, why it was shelved, and what details were accidentally leaked to cast members before the official announcement. Lauren Hersey dives into the lasting popularity of Monsters Un…

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Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep. 17: Universal's Cartoon World That Never Was & A Look Ahead at Wicked Attractions 46:26

11d ago46:26

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In this episode of the Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dive deep into Universal Studios' unbuilt Cartoon World, a project meant to pave the way for Islands of Adventure. Jim shares fascinating insights into the concept's early stages and how it evolved into what fans know today. Highlights include: Jim's stories about the behind-th…

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Universal's Cartoon World That Never Was & A Look Ahead at Wicked Attractions (Ep. 17) 46:26

11d ago46:26

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In this episode of the Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dive deep into Universal Studios' unbuilt Cartoon World, a project meant to pave the way for Islands of Adventure. Jim shares fascinating insights into the concept's early stages and how it evolved into what fans know today. Highlights include: Jim's stories about the behind-th…

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274: How I Did It: Three Stories of Six and Seven-Figure Success 48:48

12d ago48:48

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In this special episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, we are joined by not one – but THREE incredible guests. These are three women who successfully shifted from ‘just getting by’ in their businesses to seeing thriving, six and seven-figure success. We are joined by: Amanda Farmer of Your Strata Property — a pro at helping property owners demystify t…

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How Coraline’s Revival Sparked Disney’s Return to Theaters (Ep 273) 45:05

14d ago45:05

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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss how the successful 15th-anniversary re-release of Coraline inspired Disney to bring back some of its beloved classics to theaters. Find out how The Nightmare Before Christmas and Hocus Pocus are making their return to the big screen this Halloween season. Join us as we cover: Coralin…

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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor: How Coraline’s Revival Sparked Disney’s Return to Theaters (Ep 273) 45:05

16d ago45:05

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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss how the successful 15th-anniversary re-release of Coraline inspired Disney to bring back some of its beloved classics to theaters. Find out how The Nightmare Before Christmas and Hocus Pocus are making their return to the big screen this Halloween season. Join us as we cover: Coralin…

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How Coraline’s Revival Sparked Disney’s Return to Theaters (Ep 273) 45:05

13d ago45:05

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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor discuss how the successful 15th-anniversary re-release of Coraline inspired Disney to bring back some of its beloved classics to theaters. Find out how The Nightmare Before Christmas and Hocus Pocus are making their return to the big screen this Halloween season. Join us as we cover: Coralin…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill : Inside Tony Baxter’s 1976 Presentation: Big Thunder’s Forgotten Neighbors (Ep. 497) 41:41

18d ago41:41

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In this episode of The Disney Dish Podcast, Jim Hill and Len Testa bring you the latest Disney theme park news, listener questions, and a deep dive into Disney history. Tune in as they cover: Crane Permits and Fort Wilderness Construction: What’s going on at the old River Country site? Disney Cruise Line’s Future: How jumbo-ification could extend t…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill: Inside Tony Baxter’s 1976 Presentation: Big Thunder’s Forgotten Neighbors (Ep. 497) 41:41

18d ago41:41

41:41

In this episode of The Disney Dish Podcast, Jim Hill and Len Testa bring you the latest Disney theme park news, listener questions, and a deep dive into Disney history. Tune in as they cover: Crane Permits and Fort Wilderness Construction: What’s going on at the old River Country site? Disney Cruise Line’s Future: How jumbo-ification could extend t…

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Pink Momorail Manufacturing the MagicEp 10: Exploring Coney Island 39:11

16d ago39:11

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In the tenth installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid talk about the three great amusement parks that once occupied the southwesternmost section of Brooklyn. For this episode, listeners will learn about: The rowdy early history of this island The Elephantine Colossus and her sisters How the arrest of Coney Island’s “boss” ope…

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I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 14:: Monsters Inc. Land is Coming… But What Happened to the Original Ride? 34:51

20d ago34:51

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In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey take a deep dive into the world of Monsters Inc.—but this time, it's all about the merchandise! Discover the surprising popularity of the Monsters University hat and learn why it continues to fly off the shelves nearly a decade after the movie's release. Plus, Jim shares some hidden gem…

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Discovering Diagon Alley: A Complete First-Timer's Experience (Ep. 16) 46:36

18d ago46:36

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n this episode of the Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey take listeners on a magical journey through Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. As Eric recounts his family's first experience, Jim provides insights into the park's history. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect: The Magic of Diagon Alley: Hear about the awe-inspiring …

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Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 16:Discovering Diagon Alley: A Complete First-Timer's Experience 46:36

18d ago46:36

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n this episode of the Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey take listeners on a magical journey through Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. As Eric recounts his family's first experience, Jim provides insights into the park's history. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect: The Magic of Diagon Alley: Hear about the awe-inspiring …

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273: Let’s Talk about Mental Health for Small Business Owners with Leanne Faulkner 36:43

19d ago36:43

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“I must be a failure, and everyone around me must know what they’re doing.” How often have we all had this EXACT thought? In this episode, we’re diving into a topic rarely talked about among small business owners: our mental health. Our guest, Leanne Faulker, a small business mental health advocate with a PhD in the field, shares her journey – and …

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Hocus Pocus: The Halloween Hit That Left Spielberg Feeling Betrayed (Ep. 272) 37:23

21d ago37:23

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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor take you behind the scenes of Disney’s beloved Hocus Pocus and its unexpected connection to Steven Spielberg. Discover the untold story of how the Halloween classic was pitched, nearly lost, and ultimately stolen away from Spielberg. Tune in as we explore: The Spielberg-Kirschner Drama: How …

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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor: Hocus Pocus: The Halloween Hit That Left Spielberg Feeling Betrayed (Ep. 452) 37:23

21d ago37:23

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In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor take you behind the scenes of Disney’s beloved Hocus Pocus and its unexpected connection to Steven Spielberg. Discover the untold story of how the Halloween classic was pitched, nearly lost, and ultimately stolen away from Spielberg. Tune in as we explore: The Spielberg-Kirschner Drama: How …

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 496: Big Thunder's Wild History, Tron’s Queue Overhaul, and Universal’s Next Big Attraction (Ep. 496) 49:27

25d ago49:27

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In this episode of The Disney Dish, Jim Hill and Len Testa bring you the latest Disney theme park news, dive into listener questions, and share some fascinating theme park history. Tune in for an entertaining and informative discussion featuring: The History of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Learn how this beloved attraction evolved from the origin…

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I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 13: How Mickey’s Not-So-Scary got started at Disney World 43:56

27d ago43:56

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Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking up the Halloween merch that just hit store shelves at the Disneyland Resort. They then discuss how the success of USF’s Halloween Horror Nights led to Disney developing its own seasonal after-hours hard ticket. Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Which “Inside Out” characte…

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Revisiting the Lost Star Trek Experiences at Universal Studios (Ep. 15) 39:15

25d ago39:15

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In this episode of the Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dive into various Universal Studios topics, from Halloween thrills to lost Star Trek adventures. Here’s what you can expect: Halloween Horror Nights 2024: We kick off the episode discussing the latest news from Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights. Squishmallows and Wicked Colla…

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Epic Universal with Eric Herseu Ep 15: Revisiting the Lost Star Trek Experiences at Universal Studios 39:15

25d ago39:15

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In this episode of the Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dive into various Universal Studios topics, from Halloween thrills to lost Star Trek adventures. Here’s what you can expect: Halloween Horror Nights 2024: We kick off the episode discussing the latest news from Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights. Squishmallows and Wicked Colla…

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272: My Secret Weapon for Business Growth: Building an Advisory Group 21:03

26d ago21:03

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Ever feel like you’re constantly trying to fit into someone else’s mould? Whether you’re a solopreneur or running a large team, surrounding yourself with the right people can help you make better decisions, grow your business faster, and stay even more resilient to bumps in the road. An advisory group is like your secret weapon to business growth –…

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“The Wild Robot” gets ready for its world premiere in Toronto (Ep. 271) 45:08

1M ago45:08

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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing how “Inside Out” became the highest grossing animated feature of all time. They also take a look at the upcoming new “Wallace & Gromit” film, “Vengeance Most Fowl” Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: How many films in Hollywood history have grossed over a billion dollars o…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 495: How a Western River led to Big Thunder Mountain 1:02:17

1M ago1:02:17

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the three tiers of hotels that the Universal Orlando Resort just rolled out. They also talk about why Disney wants to know more about how you allocated your cash during your most recent trip to Orlando. For this episode, listeners will learn about: Why the Universal Theme Parks want to learn…

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