Jim Hill and Eric Hersey explore how Steven Spielberg’s early ambitions to follow in Walt Disney’s footsteps shaped both Universal Studios and modern theme park storytelling. From his failed pitch to Disney to his work on Ama...
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey celebrate the long-awaited grand opening of Universal’s Epic Universe. They recap the TODAY Show broadcast, blue carpet livestream, celebrity sightings, and first-day feedback from guests inside the p...
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey explore how Universal turned a high-maintenance animatronic failure into one of its most popular and shareable meet-and-greets with Raptor Encounter . From behind-the-scenes strategy to guest visibili...
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey celebrate the 50th episode of the podcast by exploring Universal’s rumored expansion into India and taking a deep dive into one of Islands of Adventure’s most ambitious—and short-lived—attractions: Triceratops Encounter. Along the way, they talk tribute store props, Epic Un…
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dig into the recent uproar over Epic Universe preview ticket availability—and why Universal quietly opened the gates to everyone. Then they dive into the surprising retirement of Volcano Bay’s TapuTap...
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey share Eric’s full first impressions after visiting Epic Universe—just 27 days before its grand opening. From ride reviews to immersive lands, they explore how Universal’s newest park lives up to the h...
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey take a closer look at Hop , Illumination’s forgotten holiday hopeful, and why Easter has never quite found its Elf or Home Alone . From Universal’s big swings to nostalgic flops, they explore what mak...
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey break down the biggest stories in the Universal Parks universe, including new details on Epic Universe’s Annual Passholder preview days and Universal’s officially announced theme park in the UK. Plus,...
n this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast , Jim Hill and Eric Hersey take a wild detour into Universal’s 1960s event history—when guests could watch a ceremonial Aztec princess sacrifice as part of the “Mardi Gras to Mexic...
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast , Jim Hill and Eric Hersey uncover the surprising 1960s Hollywood event that helped inspire Universal Studios’ Mardi Gras celebrations today. Plus, they unpack the latest rumors, ...
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast , Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dive deep into the surprising and nostalgic story of Nickelodeon’s presence at Universal Studios Florida —from green slime to dark rides and beyond. Plu...
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast , Jim Hill and Eric Hersey take a nostalgic journey through Universal’s lesser-known history , focusing on the Ma & Pa Kettle film series and its unexpected impact on Universal St...
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast , Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dive into the latest news about Epic Universe as team member previews begin, along with rumors about the highly anticipated Wolfman coaster. Plus, they ...
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast , Jim Hill and Eric Hersey explore how Jim Henson’s Muppets found their way to Universal Pictures with The Great Muppet Caper and The Dark Crystal . Plus, they cover the latest Un...
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast , Jim Hill and Eric Hersey continue their deep dive into The Muppets’ surprising relationship with Universal Studios , exploring how Jim Henson’s creations almost found a home wit...
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast , Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dive into the fascinating history of The Muppets and their surprising connection to Universal Studios. Plus, they cover the latest Universal news and up...
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast , Jim Hill and Eric Hersey take a deep dive into the history of How to Train Your Dragon and how it became one of DreamWorks’ most beloved franchises. Plus, they break down all th...
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast , Jim Hill and Eric Hersey explore Universal’s updates and dive into the rich history of The Munsters . Highlights include: The Munsters’ Origins: How a pitch for an animated seri...
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast , Jim Hill and Eric Hersey tackle a variety of Universal Studios updates and dive into the history of The Munsters. Highlights include: Wildfires and Universal Hollywood’s Closure...
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast , Jim Hill and Eric Hersey howl into the legacy of The Wolfman and explore Universal’s iconic monster history. Plus, they cover a variety of Universal Studios updates and nostalgi...
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast , Jim Hill and Eric Hersey explore the fascinating and hilarious story behind Your Studio and You , a parody film created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker before South Park . Highlig...
In this first episode of 2025, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey recap Universal’s most exciting moments from the past year, discuss insights from a Universal guest survey, and share bold predictions for the year ahead. Highlights inc...
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast , Jim Hill and Eric Hersey discuss the upcoming closure of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and what it means for Universal Studios Florida’s future. Highlights include: The End of Rip R...
n this festive episode of The Epic Universal Podcast , Jim Hill and Eric Hersey explore the magic of Universal Orlando’s holiday offerings and share exciting park updates. Episode Highlights: Universal’s Holiday Magic: Eric s...
