Episodes

Oct. 26, 2024

Manufacturing the Magic: Knott’s Berry Farm(Ep 12)

In the twelfth installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid talk about how a small, roadside berry stand in Buena Park, CA eventually grew to become one of America’s most popular theme parks Throughout thi…
Oct. 12, 2024

Manufacturing the Magic: Universal Studios Hollywood (Ep 11)

In the seventh installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid talk about how a working ranch & farm in the San Fernando Valley eventually became one of Southern California’s most popular tourist attractions…
Sept. 15, 2024

Manufacturing the Magic: Exploring Coney Island (Ep 10)

In the tenth installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid talk about the three great amusement parks that once occupied the southwesternmost section of Brooklyn. For this episode, listeners will learn abou…
Aug. 31, 2024

Pink Monorail : Manufacturing the Magic Ep 9: The rise of American amusement parks

In the ninth installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid talk about how – as the 19th Century gave way to the 20th – amusement parks as we know them today began to pop up around the country Throughout thi…
Aug. 10, 2024

Pink Monorail Manufacturing the Magic Ep 8: Trolley Parks & Pleasure Gardens

In the eighth installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid talk about how savvy rail & beer companies took advantage of trolley downtime to create new entertainment destinations at the end of the line. Ove…
July 27, 2024

Pink Monorail Manufacturing the Magic Ep 7: An explosion of expositions

In the seventh installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid talk about what happened in themed entertainment at the start of the 20th Century. How World’s Fairs continued to grow and develop Over the cours…
July 13, 2024

Manufacturing the Magic Ep 6: The White City – Part Two

In the second installment of this particular chapter in their ongoing series, Noe & Shelly Valladolid continue their exploration of the Columbian Exposition of 1893, with a specific emphasis on how the White City directly in…
June 29, 2024

Pink Monorail Manufacturing the Magic Ep 5: The White City – Part One

In the latest installment of this continuing series, Noe & Shelly Valladolid look at the Columbian Exposition of 1893. Which many have called the most influential World’s Fair of all time. Over the course of this episode, li…
June 15, 2024

Pink Monorail Manufacturing the Magic Ep 4: France throws down the gauntlet

In the fourth installment of this new educational series, Noe & Shelly Valladolid look at even more early World’s Fairs. With the focus this time around being on French advances in themed entertainment. In this episode, list…
May 18, 2024

Pink Monorail Manufaacturing the Magic Ep 2: Pleasure Fairs

In the second installment of this new educational series, Noe & Shelly Valladolid discuss the ancestors of today’s Renaissance fairs. To be specific, some of the primitive “rides” that could be found at these medieval entert…
May 16, 2024

Pink Monorail Manufacturing the Magic Ep 01: The Silk Road

In the premiere episode of this new podcast series, Noe & Shelly Valladolid explore the origins of themed entertainment. To be specific, how early trade fairs led to the first amusements. Throughout this episode, listeners w…
May 9, 2021

Pink Monorail Episode 2: The return of the Disney College Program

Shelly & Noe Valladolid talk about how the pandemic as well as an earthquake in Puerto Rico impacted the production of Marvel Studios’ most recent limited series
April 5, 2021

All aboard Pink Monorail

As a special Easter treat, the JimHillMedia podcast network introduces Pink Monorail. This new weekly news round-up features Michelle & Noe Valladolid talking about all things Disney.