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Aztec Dancers, Mariachis, Tequila, and Ceremonial Sacrifices?!
Episode 45
In 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 wat…
1 year, 5 months ago
Epic Universe Merch, Figment’s Flattening, and Duffy’s Cherry Blossom Comeback
Episode 41
In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey explore the colorful world of theme park merchandise—from Epcot’s Flower & Garden Fest…
1 year, 5 months ago
Princess Mononoke Returns, The Critic Revival Buzz, and What’s Next for Looney Tunes
Episode 300
In this milestone 300th episode, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dig into the biggest animation stories of the week, including:
1 year, 5 months ago
The Red Car That Never Was: Sunset Boulevard’s Lost History and Epic Universe’s Survey
Episode 525
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill take you back to a time when Hollywood Studios had no Sunset Boulevard and how a red car, a Rocketeer supper club, …
1 year, 5 months ago
From Mariachi to Mardi Gras: The Forgotten Festival That Shaped Universal
Episode 44
In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey uncover the surprising 1960s Hollywood event that helped inspire Universal St…
1 year, 5 months ago
Duffy’s Rise, Disney Store Nostalgia, and the Secret History of the Disney Bear
Episode 40
In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey go full collector mode with stories of forgotten plush, rare merch, and the unexpected…
1 year, 5 months ago
Snow White’s Box Office, Coco 2, and Pixar’s Elio Gets a Rewrite
Episode 299
In this episode of Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor, Jim Hill and Drew dive deep into the latest news and developments in the world of animation:
1 year, 5 months ago
Reflections Complete: The Full Story of Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge and the Evolution of DVC (Ep. 524)
Episode 521
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill are joined by DVC expert Paul Krieger to finally wrap up the long-running series on Reflections: A Disney Lakeside …
1 year, 5 months ago
Snow Star, Season of the Force, and the Untold Story Behind the Star Wars Holiday Special
Episode 104
In this episode of Looking at Lucasfilm, Jim Hill and Brian Gaughan explore the wild intersections of Star Wars history, theme park updates, and forg…
1 year, 5 months ago
From SpongeBob to Slime: The Story of Nickelodeon at Universal
Episode 42
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 a…
1 year, 5 months ago