Best Drew Cox Podcasts (2025)

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Permits, Surveys, and Big Moves as Universal’s Next Era Points to Saudi Arabia (Ep. 83) 51:08

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This holiday week episode of the Epic Universal Podcast was recorded on Christmas Eve, which means Jim and Eric are juggling last minute shopping, customer service horror stories, and a surprisingly full slate of Universal news. From attractions closing sooner than expected to permits hinting at big changes in Islands of Adventure, this show looks …

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How a Jim Henson Christmas Special Helped Point Pixar Toward Toy Story (Ep. 79) 52:42

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It’s a Christmas Day edition of I Want That Too, and Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey wrap up the year with a festive mix of Disney merch news, pop culture crossovers, and a deep dive into Jim Henson’s long love affair with holiday specials. Along the way, the conversation connects some surprising dots between a largely forgotten Henson TV special and th…

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Giants vs Raiders Could Decide the No. 1 Pick & Christmas Games Picks 47:14

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Send us a text Giants vs Raiders might be the strangest game of the season, with draft position looming larger than the final score and neither fanbase feeling great about a win. Giants fans, do you want this team to win or lose this game? Drop your answer in the comments and make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss our live breakdowns all wee…

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Marvel’s Leakiest Christmas Yet and Why Steve Rogers’ Baby Changes Everything (Ep. 7) 49:26

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Jim Hill and Dan Graney ring in the holidays with a Marvel conversation that somehow involves hacked PayPal accounts, cardboard Star Wars memories, and one of the strangest trailer rollouts in studio history. As Marvel’s Doomsday marketing quietly unravels through shaky theater footage and strategically ignored leaks, the guys dig into what’s reall…

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Giants’ Next GM? Our Top Candidates Revealed + Week 16 Recap 1:09:34

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Send us a text Giants fans, the offseason picture is getting clearer — and louder. Tonight we break down the current Top 5 head coaching candidates linked to the Giants, dive deep into the most realistic GM options for 2026, and then run through a full NFL Week 16 recap packed with chaos, injuries, and playoff-shifting moments. Who should lead the …

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How “The Small One” Became a Very Big Problem for Disney (Ep. 338) 36:14

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With Drew Taylor sidelined by a nasty case of the Christmas crud, Jim Hill flies solo for this end-of-year edition of Fine Tooning. After a bit of seasonal vamping, Jim dives into animation news before kicking off the first half of a deep-dive holiday history lesson. This week’s episode sets the stage for a story that begins with a modest Disney fe…

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Giants vs Vikings Postgame Reaction | Rob Solo Live Breakdown 16:48

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Send us a text Giants vs Vikings is final, and Rob delivers an immediate postgame breakdown focused on what actually decided the game. This episode covers the biggest momentum swings, execution on critical downs, coaching choices in key situations, and the moments that defined the outcome from a Giants perspective. We also dig into what this perfor…

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Disney Destiny’s “Meet-and-Play” Feels Very Starcruiser-ish (Ep. 563) 1:02:02

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Sam from Sam’s Disney Diary joins Len and Jim to spill the (highly theatrical) tea on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Destiny - where character “meet-and-greets” have evolved into full-on, semi-improvised encounters that can follow you across the voyage. Then Jim heads back to where Disney’s in-park 3D film history really begins, from …

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Manufacturing the Magic: Project Florida gets underway 16:57

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In the 28th installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid turn their attention to the Sunshine State. Which is where Walt, after an extensive land search, decides to build the East Coast version of Disneyland in the 1960s Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: What are some of the shell company names that Dis…

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What does your music collection say about you? 1:19:08

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Everyone with a physical music collection - you know, stuff you can hold in your hands like albums and compact discs - has had to decide how to store it all. Organized fans often arrange their collections alphabetically and/or chronologically and/or by popularity. Less organized fans find it harder to keep up with what they have and find what they …

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Farewell, Rob (ft. guests Glenn Close; Stephen Lang; Josh Safdie) 2:13:59

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The final Empire Podcast of the year is here, folks, and it's a bumper-sized jamboree, longer than usual and hopefully fit to tide you over until we return with Episode 700 (live from Kings Place) on January 11th. For the first time ever, the revolving fourth chair revolves wildly during the pod itself, so Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer…

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It: Welcome To Derry — An Empire Podcast Special, In Association With Warner Bros. 46:38

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They all float down here. Now that It: Welcome To Derry, the prequel to Andy Muschietti's It Chapter One and It Chapter Two, has finished its eight-episode run, the Empire Podcast has teamed up with Warner Bros. to bring you a special episode in which Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer conquer their fears of clowns, spiders, and spider-clow…

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Giants vs Vikings Injury Report + NFL Week 16 Picks 1:04:22

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Send us a text Giants vs Vikings injury news is piling up fast as Week 16 approaches, with major offensive line and defensive injuries on both sides that could significantly impact Sunday’s matchup. We break down the full Vikings injury report, the latest Giants practice updates, and what it all means for the Giants heading into a critical Week 16 …

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Why bass? 3:21:30

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and some special guests for a special episode of Bass After Dark! 🚨🧢 Official Bass After Dark merchandise is now available! Purchase now exclusively through our partner Achigan: ⁠⁠⁠…

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The Day Boris Karloff Walked Into the Commissary and Changed Hollywood (Ep. 82) 54:59

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Jim and Eric kick off this week’s show with a very on-brand travel mishap from Jim’s latest Hallmark-fueled road trip, then pivot back to the stuff you came for - Universal news, theme park weirdness, and one surprisingly deep dive into how Frankenstein’s Monster became the pop culture template we all still recognize today. Along the way: Epic Univ…

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Giants Roster Moves, Kicker Change, and Vikings Preview 47:33

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Send us a text The New York Giants made several roster moves this week, including changing kickers, activating Evan Neal from injured reserve, and adding linebacker Caleb Murphy. We also discuss concerns about how defenses are approaching Jaxson Dart and preview a tough matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. This is the audio from yesterday morning…

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Dynamic Pricing Raises Eyebrows as Disney Sing-Alongs Raise the Volume (Ep. 78) 1:00:24

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Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey are back for a very seasonal edition of I Want That To - and Jim’s latest “project” involves tracking down tiny reindeer snowmobiles to complete his Cars holiday display (because apparently Santa’s sleigh rules apply to Radiator Springs too). From there, the conversation jumps into Disney’s new “Find Merchandise” test ins…

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Snack Credits: A Fudge Judge Renders the Verdict (Ep. 8) 19:38

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Snack credits are either the best little “vacation cheat code” Disney ever slipped into the Dining Plan - or a spreadsheet-powered trap that turns your family trip into a competitive sport. This week in the Court of the Disney World Resort, Len Testa and Chris Cox argue whether snack credits are a smart way to stretch your Walt Disney World dollars…

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Dart Questions Concussion Protocol + Giants Coaching Buzz + Week 15 Fallout 59:32

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Send us a text Jaxson Dart is openly questioning why he was pulled for a concussion evaluation in a massive first-and-goal moment, and we break down exactly what he said, what it means for how the Giants protect him going forward, and why the process and communication matter just as much as the call itself. From there, we dig into the Giants head c…

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Disney’s 200-Character OpenAI Bet and a Detour Down the Yellow Brick Road (Ep. 337) 52:19

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Drew Taylor and Jim Hill kick off this week’s show with a genuinely wild media landscape where holiday releases, awards season, and corporate maneuvering are all colliding at once. From a brewing battle over Warner Bros. Discovery to Disney’s latest tech-flavored swing, the first half is a rapid tour through what’s breaking (and what might be break…

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Giants vs Commanders Postgame Breakdown | Special Teams, Dart & Carter 27:02

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Send us a text In this postgame breakdown, we react to the Giants’ loss to the Commanders and focus on the issues that decided the game. Special teams were a major factor, with two missed field goals and a punt return touchdown allowed, completely swinging momentum and leaving the Giants with no margin for error in a divisional matchup. We break do…

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Why Disney Is Quietly Letting 3D Die in the Parks (Ep. 562) 1:01:02

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Construction at Animal Kingdom’s upcoming Encanto attraction is finally starting to pop above the fence line, and Jim and Len do what they do best - stare at aerial photos until they start seeing ride-height changes and possible “big thing” anchors. Then the show veers into a surprisingly tight math problem: is it actually cheaper for an American c…

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These strange songs came out of nowhere! 1:30:45

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You never see them coming, and yet they never stop coming. From the beginning of popular music to today, offbeat songs just keep pushing into our consciousness. As much as we’re conditioned to respond to formula-based songs that fit into established genres, the outliers just keep catching our attention and burrowing into our brains. Over the decade…

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What mattered in 2025? (ft. Josh Sakmar, Jody White, and Paul Benson) 3:06:22

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Josh Sakmar, Jody White, and Paul Benson) as we reflect on the past year with the question: What mattered in 2025? 🚨🧢 Official B…

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Paul Thomas Anderson & Boogie Nights: An Empire Podcast Special, In Association With Warner Bros. 44:55

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Boogie Nights wasn't Paul Thomas Anderson's first movie (that was Hard Eight), but it's the film that put him firmly on the map, and served notice that here was a serious filmmaking force. And with the release of a remastered 4K UHD version of Boogie Nights on Monday, December 15, it's the perfect time for the Empire Podcast team — Chris Hewitt, He…

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There's Magic In The Air (ft. guests Shih-Ching Tsou & Sean Baker; Daryl McCormack & Cailee Spaeny; James L. Brooks) 1:56:11

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The penultimate regular Empire Podcast of the year is here, folks (don't worry, there are specials galore on the way), and it's a belter. Guest-wise, we have more goodies under the tree, as Jamie Graham talks to longtime collaborators Shih-Ching Tsou and Sean Baker (the director of Anora) about Tsou's directorial debut, Left-Handed Girl, which can …

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Giants–Commanders Injury Fallout & Week 15 NFL Storylines 1:12:36

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Send us a text This episode breaks down the extensive injury issues impacting both the New York Giants and Washington Commanders, including Jayden Daniels being ruled out and the Giants navigating one of their deepest injury weeks of the year. We also look across the NFL at the most important Week 15 storylines, from quarterback uncertainty to crit…

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F1: An Empire Podcast Interview Special ft. Jerry Bruckheimer, Damson Idris & Kerry Condon 1:04:35

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"Yer man's in the pits, boss!" Joseph Kosinski's crowd-pleasingly kinetic F1 was one of the success stories of the year at the box office, displaying impressive legs (or wheels) to take the chequered flag with over $600 million in the global bank, making it the biggest hit of Brad Pitt's career. And now that the film is making its debut on Apple TV…

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The Dracula Gamble That Built Universal’s Monster Empire (Ep. 81) 55:11

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From queue changes to construction walls to nighttime lagoon testing, the parks offer plenty to parse this week. The guys then pivot from the Epic Universe lagoon to Universal’s classic monsters, using the buzz around Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein to explore how the 1931 film lurched into existence. Expect lost projects, studio pivots, and a Mo…

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Giants 2026 Cap Fixes + Commanders Week 15 Preview 48:40

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Send us a text This episode breaks down how the New York Giants can create real 2026 cap space and reshape the roster before more than twenty players hit free agency. Base projections put the Giants between seventeen and twenty-eight million under the 2026 cap, but targeted veteran cuts could increase that total dramatically. Moving on from Jon Run…

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How Disney Wants You to Shop This Holiday Season (Ep. 77) 54:46

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Jim and Lauren ring in the holidays with a very merchy episode of I Want That Too, recorded just after Lauren’s family Polar Express adventure. From Disney Visa mailers and annual passholder calendars to Stitch-heavy gift guides, they dig into how Disney is trying to steer your holiday shopping. • Disney’s “Home for the Holidays” Disney Rewards Ins…

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The Endgame Encore and the Multiverse Mess Hulk Made (Ep. 6) 46:16

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Avengers: Endgame heads back to theaters, the Road to Doomsday widens, theme park tectonics start shifting, and Hulk’s stair-related temper sets off an unintended butterfly effect across the entire MCU. Jim and Dan break down Marvel’s theatrical chess moves, assemble Sam Wilson’s emerging Avengers roster, and dive into a feature story where one ver…

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Giants Fire DL Coach Bryan Cox + Dart ROY Push + NFL Week Recap 53:33

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Send us a text The Giants officially fired Assistant Defensive Line Coach Bryan Cox, ending a turbulent stretch for a defense that has struggled badly against the run. We break down why the move happened now, what it signals for Andre Patterson and the rest of the defensive staff, and how it may affect the locker room and offseason coaching search.…

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Netflix Buys Warner Bros. Discovery and an Animated Trip Over the Rainbow (Ep. 336) 48:24

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Jim and Drew unpack one of the biggest industry shakeups in years as Netflix snaps up Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that reshapes everything from Adult Swim to the broader animation marketplace. Then the guys follow the yellow brick road into this week’s feature, exploring the strange, stop-and-start history of Hollywood’s many attempts to revisit…

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From Burbank Backlot to Hollywood Studios - The Roy E. Disney Building’s Second Act (Ep. 561) 54:58

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Len and Jim race through a packed week of Disney and Universal updates before diving into how the Roy E. Disney Animation Building went from an architectural showpiece to the creative model for Hollywood Studios’ upcoming Magic of Disney Animation attraction. NEWS • Disney outlines major 2026 refurbishments, Bluey offerings on both coasts, and new …