Listener Reviews

Like how Eric began this journey, I’m in the camp of being ‘Universal Curious’. I find the show to be entertaining and informative. It’s a great listen!

Love the show. Jim’s always full of wonderful historical anecdotes about the Universal Parks. And it’s fun to hear Eric share his new experiences with Universal. They have great chemistry together. Download TODAY!

Long time Jim Hill podcast listener, who is enjoying Eric’s ‘epic journey’ exploring the Universal parks.

This podcast is a great escapee on Fridays. I am growing to love Universal Parks and what Jim and Eric bring each week helps fill my need for info, fun, and history regarding Universal. Keep up the good work. Excellent listen.

Been listening on the Patreon feed for 99 episodes. Great companion to Disney dish. Only think I want more is some of the detailed nerdy data and the logistics of how the parks work.

I’m addicted to all the Jim Hill Media variety of podcasts, which are flooding my feed each week! I love to hear Jim’s deep dives even though I’m not a big Universal fan. This podcast may have persuaded me to give Epic a try. It’s great to see Eric getting some more Universal knowledge on both coasts, as well as the Vegas attraction.

What I appreciate about this podcast is that Eric is first and foremost a Disney theme park fan so his POV on all things Universal theme park is through that comparison lens. I always agree with his opinions and takes so I’ll follow his advice whenever I get to Epic. In general, Jim Hill’s podcast series are literally my NPR.

I have been listening to the Epic Universal Podcast since the very beginning. Jim & Eric have kept me engaged with stories and information I never knew. I appreciate this info as it helps me while I’ve been away from the parks. Wishing you congrats in advance if your 100th podcast.

I was pulled into universal when Harry Potter arrived in Florida- it’s been so fun. When we lived in northern CA we had season passes to universal Hollywood and took many great trips there, so I really love the Hollywood coverage lately.

I love listening to Jim and Eric on my walks! It is like walking and talking with friends. They cover interesting Universal history and present- day happenings. It’s an enjoyable listen each week! Thanks for all that you do to keep us in the know.

I love the theme park podcasts on this network and this one especially, as I’m a big Universal fan. Jim brings so much knowledge and it’s fun listening to Eric (a newcomer) to Universal; discover and learn about the parks!

When this podcast relaunched with a co-host that had never been to a Universal park I was skeptical. But as it progressed I realized that, as someone who has been going to Orlando for years, we get to relive the first time we experienced attractions through their eyes. I do wish they’d talk more about the Universal Studios Florida that was, and the old attractions Eric will never get to experience.

The wealth of knowledge brought by Jim Hill, the curiosity and smart questions brought by Eric, and the evident good humor and sincere delight exuded by both has made this podcast a must-listen on my commute. I have learned so much about appreciating Universal and its parks! The series on “Jay Bangs” and all the discussions on classic Universal Monsters has been fantastic. Really looking forward to when we start to get more info on the new UK park; this podcast is the one to turn to for the key insights!

Eric’s journey to explore universal has been awesome and it’s amazing how quickly he went from curious to super fan. I love everything Jim Hill does, so this combo is truly epic!

I am so fortunate to have been listening to so very many JHM podcasts. This is a fine addition. I hadn’t gone to EPIC, but followed Eric Hersheys valuable advice and had the time of my life when I finally went in January 2026. I have been a follower of this podcast since its beginning. Try it! You’ ll like it!

Love the new park and love hearing all the news here!

I’ve been listening since episode one and I consider this podcast a great way to keep up on what’s going on at the parks between visits. I like the updates and history/stories. A segment I’d like to hear (apologies if the podcast has already covered this) would be a deep dive on the history of the holiday season at the parks. I’ve been to the holidays and Grinchmas and would like to hear how it all started. Another interesting topic would be covering the Orlando Informer event. Great podcast. Hoping for many more years to come.

A welcome dose of Universal in a sea of Disney podcasts! Hosts are knowledgeable and fun to listen to.

This is an excellent podcast regarding the Universal parks. If you like the Disney Dish with Jim Hill and Len Testa, you will love this one. Great job!

Many others don’t give near enough attention to Universal Orlando or Universal overall. This company is on the rise and Eric and Jim are all over it. Eric is an excellent addition, transitioning from curious to Megafan. Jim expands his role of storyteller to a park that has a lot of history to offer. Five stars!

Loving all the insights, news, and tips! Highly recommend.

I was so glad to have Universal back on Jim’s network that it didn’t even bother me that the co-host had never even been to Universal at the start of the show 🤣💚💖 Eric has won me over since then and has shown he is committed!

This episode was truly a masterpiece built on perfection . Eric’s somewhat ideal voice and Jim’s mind blowing information really gave life to this podcast where so many other podcasts lacked. Please continue this amazing team up to create more high quality podcasting for the masses. Great job!!!!

Great podcast. Love the Universal news.