Best The Toon Network Podcasts (2024)

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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 450: Which screen legend almost directed “Pete’s Dragon” 47:08

13h ago47:08

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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by seeing how “Inside Out 2” ‘s worldwide box office stacks up against Jon Favreau’s photo-realistic “Lion King.” They also talk about that Nightmare Before Christmas-themed light trail that’s coming to New York’s Botanical Gardens Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: This long-running a…

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S5E13 Fictional Characters to Form a Boy Band 1:27:35

3h ago1:27:35

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Preston and Daniel are joined by Patrick Stegemoeller to select the fictional characters to form the best boy band, random draft style! Whose band of characters would you most want to listen to? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/TzcdZNRfzt5M6Yrg6 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Support Drafted o…

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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 450: Which screen legend almost directed “Pete’s Dragon” 47:08

4h ago47:08

47:08

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by seeing how “Inside Out 2” ‘s worldwide box office stacks up against Jon Favreau’s photo-realistic “Lion King.” They also talk about that Nightmare Before Christmas-themed light trail that’s coming to New York’s Botanical Gardens Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: This long-running a…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 494: How did the Imagineers just update WDW’s “Peter Pan Flight” 38:16

1d ago38:16

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In a special solo show, Jim Hill first talks about which Disney Villains just made their debut at DCA’s “Oogie Boogie Bash.” He then looks back at how Walt adapted J.B. Barrie’s play & novel to the screen back in 1953 For this episode, listeners will learn about; Who did Roger Bart sing for in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Summer release for 1997 …

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I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 12: Will custom character ears be the next big thing at the Disney Parks 50:58

4d ago50:58

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Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by looking back at some of the more memorable pieces of merch offered at this year’s D23 Expo. They then shine a spotlight on some of the books that Disney Press will be bringing to market in the coming months. In this episode, listeners will learn about: When will the first “Mickey’s Very Merry Chris…

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Epic Universe with Eric Hersey Ep 61-14: The difference between Disney & Universal’s destination resorts 57:06

4d ago57:06

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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking about viewership for the Summer Games in Paris. T hey then take a look at how Universal Pictures’ recent releases have been doing at the domestic box office Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: When was Epic Universe originally supposed to open up in Orlando In what year does …

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270: How to Find Your Core Message & Purpose with Erin Weed 36:30

2d ago36:30

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Can you define your business’ purpose in just ONE word? That’s exactly what Erin Weed, founder of The Dig, does with her clients every single day. She is a branding and messaging expert, and she is all about getting clear – EPICally clear – on your message. Erin joins us on this special episode of the HerBusiness Podcast (co-hosted by the lovely Mi…

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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 449: Pixar’s “Win or Lose” debuts on Disney+ on December 6th 52:20

4h ago52:20

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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by looking back at some of the animation-related news that came out of the D23 Expo. They also discuss a number of the books that event attendees could pick up at this year’s eve Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: Who now is voicing Elio’s aunt in Pixar Animation Studios’ big r…

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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 449: Pixar’s “Win or Lose” debuts on Disney+ on December 6th 52:20

4h ago52:20

52:20

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by looking back at some of the animation-related news that came out of the D23 Expo. They also discuss a number of the books that event attendees could pick up at this year’s eve Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: Who now is voicing Elio’s aunt in Pixar Animation Studios’ big r…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 493: Frontierland to trade steamboat ride for “Cars” -themed road rally 1:01:58

9d ago1:01:58

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start today’s episode by discussing the changes that will soon be coming to Tom Sawyer Island at WDW’s Magic Kingdom. They also look back at when the “Be Our Guest” restaurant opened at that same theme park back in December of 2012 Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: For which Disney animated feature fr…

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269: You Get to Choose: Finding Clarity and Purpose in Your Business 20:57

13h ago20:57

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If you had to define success, what would be the factors involved? Wealth? Travel? Time with family? It’s different for everyone, and no one answer is incorrect. But what we all must focus on is finding what success in our business really means to each of us – and then following it up with our actions. This episode of the HerBusiness Podcast is all …

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S5E12 Best Fictional Pets To Pet Sit 1:31:09

3h ago1:31:09

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Preston and Daniel are joined by Kelsey Hayden to select the best fictional pets to pet sit for a week. Whose list of fictional animal companions would you most like to look after? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/NovAJbhmgNricroR8 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Support Drafted on Patreon: htt…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Special Bonus Episode: What’s next for the Disney Parks 51:13

15h ago51:13

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 492: Remembering Disneyland’s Indian Village 53:11

1d ago53:11

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s episode by getting the skinny on thinly sliced pieces of bacon. They then discuss whether the changes that have recently been made to DAS have actually lowered wait times at WDW’s park Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Where did the wax figures from the “Davy Crockett Frontier Museum” eventu…

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Pink Monorail Manufacturing the Magic Ep 8: Trolley Parks & Pleasure Gardens 28:26

13d ago28:26

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In the eighth installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid talk about how savvy rail & beer companies took advantage of trolley downtime to create new entertainment destinations at the end of the line. Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: How Tivoli Gardens directly influenced the design of Disneyland A Fe…

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268: Zigging When Others Zag: Creating Success on Your Terms with Kate Toon 34:29

6d ago34:29

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Are you working for your business, or is your business working for you? Our podcast guest this week has figured out the system to make her business support her ideal lifestyle. Kate Toon, business owner and award winning online marketer, has helped tens of thousands of business owners grow their businesses in unique ways. Kate, the author of Six Fi…

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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 448: What’s interesting about the way Netflix is marketing “Spellbound” 46:10

22d ago46:10

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Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by looking back at the “Jurassic World: Chaos Panel” he moderated at last month’s San Diego Comic-Con. Then Jim Hill discusses the three feature-length films that were made at Fox Animation Studios in Phoenix Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:  What spot did Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” j…

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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 448: What’s interesting about the way Netflix is marketing “Spellbound” 46:10

22d ago46:10

46:10

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by looking back at the “Jurassic World: Chaos Panel” he moderated at last month’s San Diego Comic-Con. Then Jim Hill discusses the three feature-length films that were made at Fox Animation Studios in Phoenix Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:  What spot did Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” j…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 491 : Disney Destiny puts villains in the spotlight 1:02:31

8d ago1:02:31

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s episode by reviewing Universal Orlando’s plans for “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic.” They then talk about which WDW DVC may soon be expanding Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: What’s significant about the survey Universal Orlando recently distributed about pos…

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I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 11: How the “Country Bear Jamboree” came to be 1:03:27

10d ago1:03:27

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Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this show by talking about the merch currently available at the Universal Orlando Resort. They also talk about how exactly the Haunted Mansion is coming back online at Disneyland Park Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Which new variation of Butterbeer just became available in the Wizarding World of …

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267: Not Everyone is Your Customer and That’s Okay 22:14

13d ago22:14

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If you’re at the point in your business where you’re just trying to get people (anyone and everyone) through the door, and you’re not being selective about who they are, you might be making a mistake that’s actually costing your sales. Every business owner eventually comes to the realisation that NOT everyone is your customer – nor should they be. …

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 490: In what month of 2025 is Epic Universe going to open? 1:18:05

30d ago1:18:05

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On this week’s show, Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by veteran Imagineer Jim Shull & Len’s twin sister, Linda. These four then discuss the news of the day and look back at the grand opening of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith. For this episode, listeners will learn about: What idea did the Imagineers explore for improving DCA’s Grizzly R…

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Pink Monorail Manufacturing the Magic Ep 7: An explosion of expositions 52:31

19d ago52:31

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In the seventh installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid talk about what happened in themed entertainment at the start of the 20th Century. How World’s Fairs continued to grow and develop Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: The 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis In what ways did the Brussel…

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Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 59-12: How Dwayne Johnson wound up playing the Scorpion King 1:00:29

18d ago1:00:29

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Eric Hersey returns from the Universal Orlando Resort and gives Jim Hill a brief glimpse of what he & his family experienced down in Central Florida. Eric & Jim then take a look at the Rock’s first film role Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: Why you should go straight to the Trolls Trollercoaster as soon as Universal Stud…

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Looking at Lucasfiilm with Brian Gaughan: Ep 98: “The Acolyte” have benefitted from being a little lighter? 52:16

1M ago52:16

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Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by spotlighting some of the “Star Wars” -related panels being presented at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. They then do a deep dive in on Lucasfilm’s latest limited series for Disney+ Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: How big (square foot-wise) is the San Diego Convention C…

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266: From Buddy to Boss: Igniting Your Potential for Career Advancement with Michelle Pascoe 41:24

27d ago41:24

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Ever felt torn between being an employee’s friend and their boss? Or unsure how do you keep being relatable and respected as you grow into the CEO role? Or even uncomfortable having to draw boundaries as your team grows? These are challenges faced by many bosses. In this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, we’re talking about how to transition from…

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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 447: What you really need to see at this year’s D23 Expo 56:13

1M ago56:13

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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking about how “Inside Out 2” just became the highest-grossing animated feature of all time (barring Disney’s photo-realistic “Lion King” of 2019). They also take a look back at “The Rescuers” Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about; Which character was Phil Harris originally supposed …

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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 447: What you really need to see at this year’s D23 Expo 56:13

20d ago56:13

56:13

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking about how “Inside Out 2” just became the highest-grossing animated feature of all time (barring Disney’s photo-realistic “Lion King” of 2019). They also take a look back at “The Rescuers” Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about; Which character was Phil Harris originally supposed …

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 489: How does WDW’s new “Country Bear” show stack up 1:08:58

1M ago1:08:58

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Len Testa starts this week’s show by revealing which attractions will be open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Extended Evening Hours at that theme park later this year. And then Jim Hill wraps up his history of Epcot’s “Maelstrom” attraction. In this episode, listeners will learn about: Why was the original version of “Country Bear Jamboree” t…

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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 446: When Cruella almost starred in Disney’s “The Rescuers” 54:28

25d ago54:28

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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking up the “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory” panel Drew will be hosting at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. They then talk about which animated film franchise is currently the top earner Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: How many people have been to every single Comic-Con since th…

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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 446: When Cruella almost starred in Disney’s “The Rescuers” 54:28

1M ago54:28

54:28

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking up the “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory” panel Drew will be hosting at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. They then talk about which animated film franchise is currently the top earner Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: How many people have been to every single Comic-Con since th…

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