The Inside Universal Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

The Diamond Anniversary is upon us as the Studio Tour turns 60! Jonathan Green and Chris Lord return to discuss what Universal Studios Hollywood is doing for the celebration and reflect on the iconic attraction's history.

We interview Shelby Honea, Show Producer at Universal Creative, who helped bring the Jurassic World VelociCoaster to life; asking about the creative process and design of Universal's new hit roller coaster and the challenges of creating an attraction during last year's shutdown.

The Inside Universal team discusses the latest of Universal park closures due to the Coronavirus pandemic and our best guesses at the look ahead. We also discuss our favorite first memories of visiting the Universal parks. 

We are joined by Joe from Parkscope and Touring Plans to discuss all the happenings at Universal Orlando from the past month - specifically Mardi Gras 2020, where we interview Blake Braswell, Creative Development Group – Show Director for Mardi Gras. We also discuss Running Universal's inaugural Epic Character Race, The Bourne Shoptacular (aka gift shop) opening, and more - including the recent announcement of Bob Chapek becoming Disney's new CEO as Robert Iger steps down. 

The return of Hatetofly! Andy, Brian, and Drew discuss the recent Mardi Gras announcement, as well as the latest information that was released regarding Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, including the interactive Power Up Bands. 

Happy New Year's Eve! The Hollywood gang gets together for one last 2019 podcast to talk about the Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood, EVE, Running Universal's Trolls Run, Bravo’s Top Chef Food & Wine event in March, and Sydney talks about her Orlando trip.

In the last episode for 2019, Brian and Drew discuss the Holiday season at Universal Orlando as well as the reopening of the Green Eggs and Ham Cafe. We also interview Lora Sauls, Manager of Entertainment Creative Development and Show Direction for Universal Orlando, about this year's offerings. 

In this episode, we are joined by Joe, from Parkscope & Touring Plans, to wrap up and give our final thoughts on Halloween Horror Nights 29 and offer some early predictions for Halloween Horror Nights 30; as well as answering fan questions related to the Horrah!

It's time for another podcast! We discuss the announcement of the Bourne Stuntacular Stunt show, our experience at Dark Horizons, and some middle impressions of Halloween Horror Nights 29.

It's time to talk Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood! Sydney Newman is joined by Chris Glass and Brian Glenn to talk first impressions and review the event, discussing all 10 houses, 5 scare zones, merchandise, and more!