{"podcast":{"title":"The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network","slug":"the-jim-hill-media-podcast-network-530663","podcast_index_feed_id":530663,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/JHM1617826359","website_url":"https://jimhillmedia.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/51316670-7e1b-11e8-bd66-4b3c04cc213b/image/25e0d2f5f6c7b6924a27152f3eef6d92.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Jim Hill Media Podcast Network","episode_count":1565,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T12:18:41.355338+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jim-hill-media-podcast-network-530663"},"episode":{"title":"From Backdraft to The Grinch, Ron Howard Comes Home to Universal (Ep. 110)","slug":"from-backdraft-to-the-grinch-ron-howard-comes-home-to-universal-ep-110","published_at":"2026-07-10T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jim-hill-media-podcast-network-530663/from-backdraft-to-the-grinch-ron-howard-comes-home-to-universal-ep-110","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jim-hill-media-podcast-network-530663","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/JHM9459430976.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/JHM9459430976.mp3","summary":"Jim Hill and Eric Hersey cover a busy week of Universal news, from Epic Universe’s long-awaited Celestial Goodnight fireworks debut to Universal Fan Fest Nights coming to Orlando this fall. They also check in on Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift testing at Universal Studios Hollywood, and Super Nintendo World heading to Singapore. Then Jim uses last week’s Backdraft discussion as a springboard for a look at Ron Howard’s decades-long relationship with Universal, from Parenthood and Backdraft to Apollo 13, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and beyond. NEWS • Epic Universe officially debuts Celestial Goodnight, its nighttime fireworks and fountain spectacular. • Universal Orlando announces Universal Fan Fest Nights, a limited-capacity after-hours event coming to Epic Universe this fall. • Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift begins testing at Universal Studios Hollywood, though early reports suggest it may not be as silent as advertised. • Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas adds a limited-time Resident Evil takeover with themed zones, puzzles, food, and characters. • Universal Studios Singapore announces plans for a Super Nintendo World expansion, raising questions about what new ride systems may eventually travel stateside. FEATURE • Jim traces Ron Howard’s path from child actor on The Andy Griffith Show to Happy Days star and eventual director. • The discussion follows Howard’s early directing career through Grand Theft Auto, Night Shift, Splash, Cocoon, and Willow. • Jim explains how Parenthood became the first movie shot at Universal Studios Florida before the park officially opened. • The episode connects Backdraft to Howard’s long Universal run, including Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, Cinderella Man, and How the Grinch Stole Chris…","meta_description":"Jim Hill and Eric Hersey cover a busy week of Universal news, from Epic Universe’s long-awaited Celestial Goodnight fireworks debut to Universal Fan Fest…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3438,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-jim-hill-media-podcast-network-530663/episodes/from-backdraft-to-the-grinch-ron-howard-comes-home-to-universal-ep-110/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jim-hill-media-podcast-network-530663/from-backdraft-to-the-grinch-ron-howard-comes-home-to-universal-ep-110.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}