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    The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

    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 insider stories spanning Disney, Universal, animation, film, streaming, and themed entertainment. With over 25 years of online storytelling and thousands of hours of content, the network delivers trusted, in-depth coverage for fans, enthusiasts, and industry professionals.

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    The Shrek That Almost Was: Chris Farley and DreamWorks’ Early Gamble (Ep. 123) Oct 09, 2026
    Show notes

    Jim Hill and Eric Hersey catch up on Universal news, from a Wicked celebration at CityWalk to the closure of Po Live in DreamWorks Land. They also look at the international push for Shrek 5 and wonder whether more Shrek could return to Universal’s holiday parade. Then Jim traces DreamWorks Animation’s rocky early years and the version of Shrek that nearly starred Chris Farley, with a very different cast and creative direction.

    NEWS

    • Halloween Horror Nights’ 35th anniversary brings a commemorative coin to the public, and Jim previews his upcoming Orlando visit.
    • CityWalk Orlando’s free Oz-tacular Spectacular celebrates Wicked on October 24 with characters, costumes, and a Yellow Brick Road dance party.
    • Po Live closes in DreamWorks Land, prompting discussion of the area’s future and speculation about Universal’s wider plans.
    • Universal builds an international campaign for Shrek 5, while Eric asks whether Shrek’s holiday parade presence could make a comeback.

    FEATURE

    • Jim revisits Antz, The Prince of Egypt, and The Road to El Dorado as DreamWorks searches for its first breakout animated hit.
    • Jeffrey Katzenberg’s rivalry with Disney helps set the stage for Shrek’s irreverent approach to fairy tales.
    • Steven Spielberg’s early Shrek plans included hand-drawn animation and a proposed Bill Murray and Steve Martin pairing.
    • Chris Farley, Eddie Murphy, and Janeane Garofalo form an early Shrek cast before Farley’s death leaves the production facing a painful decision.

    HOSTS

    • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com
    • Eric Hersey - X/Twitter: @erichersey | Instagram: @erichersey | strongmindedagency.com

    FOLLOW

    • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews
    • YouTube: @jimhillmedia
    • TikTok: @jimhillmedia

    • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/

    SUPPORT

    Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia.

    PRODUCTION CREDITS

    Edited by Dave Grey
    Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com

    SPONSOR

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    Are Disney Annual Passholders Still Worth It? (Ep. 37) Oct 08, 2026
    Show notes

    Bob Chapek’s new book has reopened one of Disney Parks’ trickiest debates: just how valuable are annual passholders? Lauren and Eric break down the math behind Disneyland Magic Keys and Walt Disney World annual passes, including Disney’s latest price increases, break-even points, crowding concerns, and the difference between loyal locals and once-in-a-lifetime vacationers. They also examine whether Disney risks alienating its biggest fans by focusing too heavily on per-visit spending.

    NEWS

    • Walt Disney World raises annual pass prices for the fourth consecutive October, including another increase for the top-tier Incredi-Pass.

    • Disneyland leaves Magic Key prices unchanged while increasing select ticket and Lightning Lane prices.

    • Bob Chapek’s new book revisits Disney’s concerns over annual passholders, park capacity, and per-guest spending.

    • Chapek says some Disneyland annual passholders once visited as many as 200 days per year.

    • Disney’s past comments about a more “favorable guest and ticket mix” raise new questions about how the company values passholders.

    • Lauren and Eric compare Disneyland and Walt Disney World annual pass economics, including how many visits it takes to break even.

    • Disneyland’s regional audience helps explain why annual passholders can have a much larger effect on crowding and capacity.

    • The hosts debate whether frequent passholders may still generate more annual revenue than higher-spending vacation guests.

    • Annual passholders also serve as unofficial Disney marketers, sharing park experiences and helping fuel interest among friends and family.


    HOSTS

    • Lauren Hersey - X/Twitter: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_

    • Eric Hersey - X/Twitter: @erichersey | Instagram: @erichersey | strongmindedagency.com

    FOLLOW

    • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews

    • YouTube: @jimhillmedia

    • TikTok: @jimhillmedia

    SUPPORT

    Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia.

    PRODUCTION CREDITS

    Edited by Eric Hersey

    Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com

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    Bob Chapek, Disney Store Closures, and the Pop-Up Comeback (Ep. 120) Oct 08, 2026
    Show notes

    Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dig into Bob Chapek's memoir, Behind the Castle Walls, and his account of reshaping Disney Consumer Products. They examine his franchise-first strategy, his claims about Disney Store profitability, and the store closures that followed during his time as CEO. Then Jim reports from the limited-time Disney Store at New Jersey's Westfield Garden State Plaza, comparing its merchandise and atmosphere with Lauren's visit to the Pittsburgh location. Along the way, they consider whether these pop-ups signal a retail comeback or a deliberately fleeting shopping experience.

    NEWS

    • The Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up Store opens at Disney Springs, bringing another limited-time shopping experience to Disney fans.
    • Disney's consumer-products restructuring moves licensing and publishing closer to the entertainment teams creating its stories and franchises.
    • Jim visits New Jersey's limited-time Disney Store as he and Lauren consider how its retail partnership could shape future pop-ups.

    FEATURE

    • Lauren breaks down Chapek's shift from product categories to franchise teams, while Jim asks how much Frozen contributed to the division's growth.
    • The hosts examine Chapek's account of improving merchandise, raising prices, limiting discounts, and returning the Disney Store to profitability.
    • Disney's 2021 store closures raise a central question: why did the executive who championed the stores' turnaround later oversee their retreat?
    • Jim compares the New Jersey and Pittsburgh pop-ups, including location-specific merchandise, their anticipated January closing windows, and the uncertainty around further expansion.

    HOSTS

    • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | Website: jimhillmedia.com
    • Lauren Hersey - X/Twitter: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_

    FOLLOW

    • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews
    • YouTube: @jimhillmedia
    • TikTok: @jimhillmedia
    • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/

    SUPPORT

    Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia.

    PRODUCTION CREDITS

    Edited by Dave Grey
    Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com

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    Jim and Lauren examine Bob Chapek's consumer-products claims and explore what Disney's limited-time stores reveal about the future of Disney shopping.

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    Sleeping In at EPCOT: Is Skipping Rope Drop Worth It? (Ep. 29) Oct 07, 2026
    Show notes

    Can you sleep in and still see everything at EPCOT? Chris Cox and Len Testa bring the case against rope drop before Judge Jim Hill, comparing later arrivals without Lightning Lane. From a counterintuitive start at Spaceship Earth to the trade-offs of tackling Guardians of the Galaxy and Test Track first, they weigh more sleep against more walking and waiting. Along the way, the court considers festival grazing, World Showcase detours, and the ingredients for the worst touring plan imaginable.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Why a 9 a.m. arrival can favor Spaceship Earth, Mexico, and a post-opening dip at Frozen Ever After.
    • How a 10 a.m. start changes the touring order and adds walking to the day.
    • What visitors may have to give up when they arrive around 10:30 a.m. or later.
    • The pros and cons of starting in World Nature, World Showcase, or the Guardians and Test Track queues.
    • Festival dining, France’s crêpes, and a mischievous proposal for the worst EPCOT touring plan.

    HOSTS

    • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com
    • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social | Instagram: @len.testa | touringplans.com
    • Chris Cox - X/Twitter: @bigcox | Instagram: @magiccox | magiccox.com

    FOLLOW

    • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews
    • YouTube: @jimhillmedia
    • TikTok: @jimhillmedia

    SUPPORT

    Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia.

    PRODUCTION CREDITS

    Edited by Dave Grey
    Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com

    If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/

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    The Real Story Behind The Return of Jafar (Ep. 377) Oct 06, 2026
    Show notes

    With Drew Taylor sidelined by a broken foot, Jim Hill takes the controls for a solo edition of Fine Tooning packed with animation news and Disney history. Jim checks in on DreamWorks Animation's Forgotten Island, Studio Ghibli Fest, Dana Terrace's Knights of Guinevere, and Drew's new making-of book, The Art of Wildwood. Then he digs into Bob Chapek's new memoir, Behind the Castle Walls, and questions the former Disney CEO's account of how The Return of Jafar came to be. Along the way, Jim revisits The Rescuers Down Under, Disney's early sequel strategy, and the Robin Williams dispute that complicated any plans for another theatrical Aladdin adventure.

    NEWS

    • DreamWorks Animation's Forgotten Island shows encouraging word of mouth despite a disappointing start at the box office.
    • Studio Ghibli Fest brings Spirited Away: Live on Stage back to theaters for another special screening.
    • Episode Two of Dana Terrace's Knights of Guinevere arrives on Glitch's YouTube channel.
    • Drew Taylor's new Rizzoli book, The Art of Wildwood, goes behind the scenes of Laika's upcoming stop-motion feature.

    FEATURE

    • Jim examines Bob Chapek's claim that he pushed Disney Animation to create an Aladdin sequel after the original film became a VHS phenomenon.
    • The Rescuers Down Under complicates the idea that Disney's animation executives were fundamentally opposed to theatrical sequels.
    • Robin Williams' very public falling-out with Disney created a major obstacle to producing another Aladdin movie for theaters.
    • The Return of Jafar ultimately became a direct-to-video blockbuster after beginning life as material connected to Disney's Aladdin animated television series.

    HOSTS

    • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com
    • Drew Taylor - X/Twitter: @DrewTailored | Instagram: @drewtailored | drewtaylor.work

    FOLLOW

    • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews
    • YouTube: @jimhillmedia
    • TikTok: @jimhillmedia
    • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/

    SUPPORT

    Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia.

    PRODUCTION CREDITS

    Edited by Dave Grey
    Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com

    SPONSOR

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    Did Disney Hide Tomorrowland’s Future in a Hotel Tower? (Ep. 604) Oct 05, 2026
    Show notes

    Len Testa and Jim Hill dig into Disney’s newly released Monstropolis concept art, Lakeshore Lodge details, a new Kilimanjaro Safaris patent, and some revealing Disney vacation-planning surveys. They also tackle listener questions about Haunted Mansion plumbing, Fantasmic crowds, pricing psychology, and the upcoming Hallmark Christmas movie set at Walt Disney World. Then Jim begins the story of Disney Vacation Club’s long road to Disneyland, including abandoned plans for resorts in Colorado, Times Square, and Newport Beach - and why Disneyland’s Discovery Tower might hint at the future of Tomorrowland.

    NEWS
    • New Monstropolis concept art offers a closer look at the Globe Theater, Harryhausen’s, and what may be a new 3D Monsters, Inc. attraction.
    • Disney reveals additional Lakeshore Lodge artwork, including its expansive lobby and the colorful Branch and Bush Lounge.
    • Disneyland tests a grab-and-go approach at Rancho del Zocalo.
    • New Disney surveys may reveal how guest preferences could shape AI-powered vacation planning.
    • A Disney patent explores notifying guests when animals are especially active on Kilimanjaro Safaris.

    FEATURE
    • Jim traces Disney Vacation Club from Old Key West to the company’s early plans for resorts far beyond Walt Disney World.
    • Disney once considered major DVC properties in Colorado, Times Square, and Newport Beach before changing course in the 1990s.
    • The disappointing early response to Vero Beach and Hilton Head helped push Disney toward adding more vacation-club inventory at its theme park resorts.
    • Could Disneyland Hotel’s Discovery Tower be a clue to a future “Discoveryland” reimagining of Tomorrowland?

    For this episode’s full show notes, click here.
    HOSTS
    • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com
    • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social | Instagram: @len.testa | touringplans.com

    FOLLOW
    • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews
    • YouTube: @jimhillmedia
    • TikTok: @jimhillmedia
    • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/

    SUPPORT
    Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia.

    PRODUCTION CREDITS
    Edited by Dave Grey
    Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com

    SPONSOR
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    Jim and Len explore new Disney parks developments before tracing the surprising, decades-long path that finally brought Disney Vacation Club to Disneyland.

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    The Dark Origins of Halloween Horror Nights (Ep. 122) Oct 02, 2026
    Show notes

    Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dig into the latest Universal news, from Mardi Gras 2027 dates and a new Five Guys at CityWalk to Halloween Horror Nights collectibles, surveys, and seasonal offerings at Universal Kids Resort. They also tour the Academy Museum’s new horror exhibition before Jim traces the surprisingly tragic origins of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. The story goes back to the park’s short-lived 1986 event, an accident involving scare actor Paul Ribald, and the long road that eventually led Universal to revive the event in Hollywood.

    NEWS

    • Universal Orlando announces Mardi Gras 2027 dates, running February 6 through March 27.

    • Five Guys replaces the former Burger King Whopper Bar at Universal CityWalk Orlando.

    • Halloween Horror Nights 35 rolls out a series of limited-edition collectible magnets featuring Lil' Boo, Stranger Things, Hamikuma, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Ozzy Osbourne, Sinners, and more.

    • A new Halloween Horror Nights guest survey asks fans to rate scares, entertainment value, repeatability, and even how "Instagrammable" the scare zones are.

    • Universal Kids Resort in Frisco introduces a Gold Annual Pass and prepares for its first Halloween season.

    FEATURE

    • Jim traces Universal Studios Hollywood's first Halloween Horror Nights event back to October 1986, years before the version most fans recognize today.

    • The original Terror Tram featured classic Universal Monsters, scare actors across the backlot, and one of Universal Hollywood's earliest attempts at a large-scale Halloween event.

    • Jim recounts the fatal accident involving 20-year-old Universal employee Paul Ribald, who was struck by a moving tram while performing as a zombie.

    • Following the tragedy, Universal put its Hollywood Halloween event on hold, with later revivals placing strict safety limits on how scare actors could interact with the trams.

    HOSTS

    • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com

    • Eric Hersey - X/Twitter: @erichersey | Instagram: @erichersey | strongmindedagency.com

    FOLLOW

    • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews

    • YouTube: @jimhillmedia

    • TikTok: @jimhillmedia

    SUPPORT

    Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia.

    PRODUCTION CREDITS

    Edited by Dave Grey

    Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com

    SPONSOR

    Plan your next Universal getaway with Be Our Guest Vacations. Their travel professionals can help with hotels, park admission, and the details that make your Universal vacation easier to plan. Mention the Epic Universal Podcast when you reach out.

    If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/

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    When Disney Theming Goes Minimalist (Ep. 36) Oct 01, 2026
    Show notes

    Disney built its reputation on immersive environments, elaborate backstories, and spaces where even the smallest details help tell a story. This week, Lauren and Eric look at the newly remodeled Disney Wonders store at Disneyland Paris and ask whether Disney's push toward modern minimalism is stripping away some of the personality fans expect. From the richly themed Disney Stores of the 1990s to Animal Kingdom Lodge, Cars Land, World Showcase, and Pandora, they explore what makes great theming work and why people notice immediately when it is missing. Plus, they consider whether changing tastes, operating costs, and the next generation of shoppers could eventually push themed retail back in the opposite direction.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Disneyland Paris replaces a heavily themed 1990s-era Disney Store with the more minimalist Disney Wonders boutique.

    • Lauren and Eric ask why modern Disney retail spaces increasingly resemble contemporary malls rather than immersive Disney environments.

    • A look back at the maximalist theming of classic Disney Stores, restaurants, and entertainment destinations from the 1990s.

    • Animal Kingdom Lodge, Wilderness Lodge, the Polynesian, Port Orleans, and other resorts show how detailed storytelling can transform a space.

    • Pandora, Cars Land, Liberty Square, World Showcase, and even Universal's Harry Potter lands demonstrate what happens when designers fully commit to a theme.


    HOSTS

    • Lauren Hersey - X/Twitter: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_

    • Eric Hersey - X/Twitter: @erichersey | Instagram: @erichersey | Website: strongmindedagency.com

    FOLLOW

    • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews

    • YouTube: @jimhillmedia

    • TikTok: @jimhillmedia

    SUPPORT

    Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia.

    PRODUCTION CREDITS

    Edited by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com

    If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/

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    When Disney Took Toontown to the Mall (Ep. 119) Oct 01, 2026
    Show notes

    Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey kick off October with a look at Toys "R" Us and the surprising return of large-scale pop-up retail, including a connection to Disney's own limited-time stores. Then Jim digs into Disney's history of taking theme park promotion on the road, from the enormous Ear Force One hot-air balloon and the Lim Mouse Zine to Mickey's Mouse-O-Rail and an eight-story inflatable Maleficent. The main event is the 1993 Mickey's Toontown mall tour, which brought Disney characters and elaborate installations directly to shoppers across the West Coast.

    NEWS

    • Toys "R" Us prepares to expand its physical retail presence with 120 new shops ahead of the holiday season.

    • Lauren explores the Go Retail Group connection between Toys "R" Us locations and Disney's recent limited-time retail stores.

    • The rise of "kidulting" helps explain why major toy and entertainment brands are taking another look at brick-and-mortar retail.

    • Jim checks out The Art of Gravity Falls, a new coffee-table book celebrating Alex Hirsch's enduring animated series.

    FEATURE

    • How the 1993 Mickey's Toontown mall tour promoted Disneyland's newest land by bringing Mickey, Minnie, and elaborate sets directly to shoppers.

    • Jim traces Disney's oversized promotional stunts back to Ear Force One, a nearly 100-foot-tall Mickey Mouse hot-air balloon created for Walt Disney World's 15th anniversary.

    • The Lim Mouse Zine turned a dramatically stretched Lincoln Town Car into a traveling Disney-MGM Studios publicity machine.

    • Disneyland's Mickey's Mouse-O-Rail transformed part of an actual monorail into a road-going promotional vehicle for the park's 35th anniversary.

    • An eight-story inflatable Maleficent helped promote the nighttime spectacular that eventually became Fantasmic!, even as Disney repeatedly changed the show's name.

    • Jim explains how those ambitious road tours eventually helped steer Disney toward elaborate mall promotions like Mickey's Toontown, Hercules, and A Bug's Life tours.

    HOSTS

    • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | Website: jimhillmedia.com

    • Lauren Hersey - X/Twitter: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_

    FOLLOW

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    • YouTube: @jimhillmedia

    • TikTok: @jimhillmedia

    • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/

    SUPPORT

    Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia.

    PRODUCTION CREDITS

    Edited by Dave Grey

    Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com

    SPONSOR

    Planning a Disney or Universal getaway? Be Our Guest Vacations can help with hotel reservations, theme park tickets, dining reservations, and the details that make a Central Florida vacation easier to plan, all at no additional cost to you. Visit BeOurGuestVacations.com to start planning your trip.

    If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/

    Jim and Lauren explore Toys "R" Us's retail comeback and Disney's wild history of promoting Disneyland with hot-air balloons, custom vehicles, giant inflatables, and the 1993 Mickey's Toontown mall tour.


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    Endgame Encore Rewrites the Road to Doomsday (Ep. 27) Sep 30, 2026
    Show notes

    Jim Hill and Dan Graney dig into the surprising new footage added to Avengers: Endgame Encore and what it may reveal about Marvel’s road to Avengers: Doomsday. From Loki interrupting Steve and Peggy’s dance to Doctor Doom forging his mask, the re-release adds some major Multiverse Saga connective tissue. They also discuss the end of Daredevil: Born Again, new Spider-Man and Star Wars developments, and the wonderfully bizarre collision of Marvel and the Muppets.

    NEWS

    • Marvel launches its horror-themed Midnight imprint with a radically reimagined Spider-Man.

    • Miss Piggy takes command of the Milano in Marvel’s Muppets Take the Marvel Universe crossover.

    • Daredevil: Born Again is set to conclude after Season 3, potentially opening new doors for Matt Murdock in the wider MCU.

    • Jon Watts is reportedly attached to a developing new Star Wars trilogy, while Shawn Levy expands his relationship with Disney.

    • Miles Morales rumors, Vision Quest revelations, and the possible future of Marvel’s young heroes round out the week’s news.

    FEATURE

    • Avengers: Endgame Encore adds four new scenes connecting the film directly to Loki, Doctor Doom, and Avengers: Doomsday.

    • Loki interrupts Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter with a warning about an incursion, while the TVA monitors collapsing realities.

    • Bruce Banner receives an ominous visit from Doctor Doom as Marvel continues setting the stage for Doomsday.

    • Endgame’s famous final hammering sound takes on a new meaning as Doom forges his mask, paying off a prediction Dan made back in Episode 16.

    HOSTS

    • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com

    • Dan Graney - YouTube: @TheHubbubbery - Facebook: /thehubbubbery - thehubbubbery.com

    FOLLOW

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    • YouTube: @jimhillmedia

    • TikTok: @jimhillmedia

    • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/

    SUPPORT

    Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia.

    PRODUCTION CREDITS

    Edited by Dave Grey

    Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com

    SPONSOR

    Plan your next Central Florida vacation with Be Our Guest Vacations, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner and Universal planning partner. Their team can help with hotels, tickets, dining reservations, and the details that make an Orlando vacation easier to plan, all at no additional cost to you.

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