The Disney Dish with Jim Hill

I typically LOVE this pod and listen every week but the guest this week has me grossed out. To talk about “rich white people” being upset about the new ride is ignorant and frankly racist. You assume only white people can afford to live in the hills? What about rich black people? Rich Asian people? No rich Persian’s? I don’t listen to Disney podcasts to hear about racism. I listen for history and magic. Please don’t bring this FOOL back on.

This is one, of the several, Disney pods I listen to on my way to and from work every week. I live in Orlando and am a Disney AP holder who has gone head first into the Disney “stuff” since I moved here 11 years ago. Really enjoy what you put out into the world and look forward to it every week. Any suggestions regarding good Disney books to read? I have read a few and always looking for other options. Also, big pin trader so hope to hear a deep dive into that sometime on the podcast. Keep it up, you both do great work! - Rob

I get a lot of interesting history of Disney World from this podcast, but Jim has GOT to broaden his vocabulary. My sanity cannot take much more of “Here we go!” every time he could just say “Yes” or “Yup” or something. And as another reviewer noted, the “ummms” are maddening, as well. Also, the hosts both need to keep their personal political views to themselves. Don’t alienate half your audience!

I say this as someone who truly used to LOVE this podcast — the opening WDW news segments were my favorite as it brought major relevance to both fans and annual passholders alike frequenting the parks and and those following the news wires, the deep Disney history, and insider storytelling once made this one of the best listens anywhere in the themed podcast space. But lately it’s become increasingly difficult to finish episodes. Too much wandering conversation, unending irrelevant filler, repetitive and, in every other breath ‘uhhhhhhhs’, “awwwwweeeees”and “ga know, Len!” plus obvious statements from Jim that don’t really move the content forward. 95% of Jim’s portion of the broadcast can’t be consumed in serious fashion anymore where he sounds like he just got out of bed and is totally apathetic to Len’s efforts and pacing that once made the show sharp and engaging - as it now feels very slow and unfocused. There’s still tremendous knowledge here, especially from Len Testa, which is why I kept coming back hoping to reconnect with what made the Disney Dish special in the first place. The show could be improved greatly. if Jim Hill would just re-listen to each of his most recent episodes. Anyone with half a brain would give an effort to cease the low quality broadcasting habits that he lays in over the entire show. Or simply ride into retirement and bring on a faster, DFB Guide-type host and pace.