{"podcast":{"title":"Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings","slug":"toon-d-in-with-jim-cummings-6400123","podcast_index_feed_id":6400123,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5863067/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://jimcummingsworld.com/podcast","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/108f1b459dd67ac218d97eb54616d203.jpg","author":"James Cummings","episode_count":164,"summary":"Legendary voice actor Jim Cummings gives unique insights into the characters that shaped his career, joined by some of the biggest names in pop culture. Support the show for EARLY & AD-FREE ACCESS, as well as EXCLUSIVE CONTENT at patreon.com/jimcummingspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/toon-d-in-with-jim-cummings--5863067/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T08:17:08.156831+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toon-d-in-with-jim-cummings-6400123"},"episode":{"title":"From Gimli to Sallah LIVE in Orlando | John Rhys-Davies Live at MegaCon (Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings)","slug":"from-gimli-to-sallah-live-in-orlando-john-rhys-davies-live-at-megacon-indiana-jones-lord-of-the-rings","published_at":"2026-03-28T06:08:30+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toon-d-in-with-jim-cummings-6400123/from-gimli-to-sallah-live-in-orlando-john-rhys-davies-live-at-megacon-indiana-jones-lord-of-the-rings","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toon-d-in-with-jim-cummings-6400123","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-gimli-to-sallah-live-in-orlando-john-rhys-davies-live-at-megacon-indiana-jones-lord-of-the-rings--70947292","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70947292/megacon_toon_d_in.mp3","summary":"#MegaConOrlando #MegaConOrlando2026 This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes legendary actor John Rhys-Davies for a special episode recorded live at MegaCon Orlando! Known for his commanding screen presence and unforgettable performances across film and television, Rhys-Davies has built an iconic career spanning blockbuster adventures, fantasy epics, and beloved fan-favorite franchises. He is widely recognized for portraying Gimli in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Sallah in the Indiana Jones films, along with an extensive body of work across television, voice acting, and historical dramas. In this engaging and wide-ranging episode—captured in front of a live convention audience—John shares stories from his decades in the entertainment industry, reflecting on the craft of acting in large-scale productions, collaborating with ensemble casts, and bringing larger-than-life characters to the screen. He discusses the physical and emotional demands of fantasy filmmaking, the experience of working on globally influential franchises, and the evolution of storytelling across genres from adventure to epic fantasy. Jim and John also dive into the world of fandom and conventions, exploring the enduring legacy of classic films, the connection between performers and audiences, and how iconic roles continue to resonate across generations. Along the way, John offers insights into character preparation, on-set experiences, and the unique challenges of balancing theatrical performance with cinematic storytelling. 🎙️✨ Ever wondered what goes into creating legendary fantasy characters, working on blockbuster adventure films, or sustaining a career across decades of iconic roles? Settle in and get Toon’d In! for a fascinating behind-the-scenes conversation about film history, perfo…","meta_description":"#MegaConOrlando #MegaConOrlando2026 This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes legendary actor John Rhys-Davies for a special episode recorded live at…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2653,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/toon-d-in-with-jim-cummings-6400123/episodes/from-gimli-to-sallah-live-in-orlando-john-rhys-davies-live-at-megacon-indiana-jones-lord-of-the-rings/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toon-d-in-with-jim-cummings-6400123/from-gimli-to-sallah-live-in-orlando-john-rhys-davies-live-at-megacon-indiana-jones-lord-of-the-rings.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}