Episodes
Jan. 24, 2024
Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 47-1: Introducing the Epic Universal Podcast
Jim Hill & Eric Hersey kick off a brand-new show which offers a different take on Universal Parks & Experiences. Highlights include an interview with Carson Luter from Universal Creative about “Villain Con Minion Blast” Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: How did the 24 films that Universal Pictures released in 2023 do at the worldwide box office Which character from an Alfred Hitchcock film is paid tribute to in “Villain Con Minion Blast” What’s significant about th...
June 4, 2021
The Universal Joint Episode 46: What’s significant about UOR’s new $15-an-hour starting wage
Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill discuss NBC Sports’ concerns about the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games
April 29, 2021
Universal Joint Episode 45 : :Which Universal-owned IP will we next see in the Parks
Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill talk about Comcast’s new marching orders when it comes to the Universal Parks & Resorts
March 11, 2021
The Universal Joint Ep 44: Just how long has Epic Universe been in the works
Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how California’s theme parks are readying to re-open. They then discuss how the delay in the production of “Fantastic Beasts” may impact Universal Orlando’s fourth theme park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb. 14, 2021
The Universal Joint Ep 43: When will the Velosicoaster open at IOA ?
Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill talk about Universal Pictures’ plans for a movie version of “Wicked,” the long-running Broadway musical
Nov. 18, 2020
Universal Joint Episode 42: How to get a pretty Potter pressed penny
A look back at last year’s “Universal Christmas” event and some of the new food & entertainment offerings at the 2020 edition of “Holidays at Universal Orlando"
Nov. 4, 2020
Universal Joint Episode 41: Could USH’s Upper Lot be re-opened for the holidays?
Universal Parks & Resorts are now transitioning from terror to tinsel and why “Fast & Furious 9” now seems to be taking the slow lane to theatrical release
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Oct. 21, 2020
The Universal Joint Episode 40: Bela -- not Boris -- as Frankenstein’s monster
Bela -- not Boris -- as Frankenstein’s monster
Oct. 7, 2020
Universal Joint Episode 39: Who did Universal originally want to cast as Dracula
Who did Universal originally want to cast as Dracula
Sept. 23, 2020
Universal Joint Episode 38: How to stalk a scarecrow at the Universal Orlando Resort
How to stalk a scarecrow at the Universal Orlando Resort
Sept. 10, 2020
Universal Joint Episode 37: Epic Universe paused. But for how long?
: Epic Universe paused. But for how long?
July 8, 2020
Universal Joint Episode 36: Universal Orlando opens “Stuntacular,” lays off Team Members
Universal Orlando opens “Stuntacular,” lays off Team Members
May 9, 2020
Universal Joint Episode 35: What the future holds for Universal Studios Florida
What the future holds for Universal Studios Florida
March 12, 2020
Universal Joint Episode 34: Why PeacockLive got postponed
Why PeacockLive got postponed
Feb. 19, 2020
Universal Joint Episode 33: How scary will Universal Classic Monsters Land be?
How scary will Universal Classic Monsters Land be?
Jan. 21, 2020
Universal Joint Episode 32: Making the most of USF’s Mardi Gras celebration
Making the most of USF’s Mardi Gras celebration
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Dec. 7, 2019
Universal Joint Episode 31: E.T. and a wonky Christmas tree
E.T. and a wonky Christmas tree
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Nov. 13, 2019
Universal Joint Episdoe 29: What happens when your next door neighbor is a theme park
What happens when your next door neighbor is a theme park
Oct. 24, 2019
Universal Joint Episode 28: Universal Beijing’s response to WDW’s MagicBands
Universal Beijing’s response to WDW’s MagicBands
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Oct. 3, 2019
Universal Joint Episode 27: Looking back at USF’s Fright Nights 1991
Looking back at USF’s Fright Nights 1991
Sept. 23, 2019
Universal Joint Episode 26: The different ways USH & USF handle holidays
The different ways USH & USF handle holidays
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Aug. 31, 2019
Universal Joint Episode 25: Universal City Florida: What might have been
Universal City Florida: What might have been
Aug. 14, 2019
Universal Joint Episode 24: Deconstructing Epic Universe’s concept art
Deconstructing Epic Universe’s concept art