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Get the scoop on what’s coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood. This episode includes deep-dives on Terrifier, Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America, Scarecrow: Music by Slash and Chainsaw Man: The Chaos. Hosted by John Murdy, Creative Director and Executive Producer of HHN, this podcast features special guests who helped create this year’s event. Watch as they re...

Get the scoop on what’s coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood. This episode includes deep-dives on Five Nights at Freddy’s, WWE Presents: The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks, Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse and The Purge: Dangerous Waters. Hosted by John Murdy, Creative Director and Executive Producer of HHN, this podcast features special guests who helped create this y...

Get the scoop on what’s coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood. This episode includes deep-dives on Fallout, Poltergeist, and Jason Universe, along with four scare zones. Hosted by John Murdy, Creative Director and Executive Producer of HHN, this podcast features special guests who helped create this year’s event. Watch as they reveal behind-the-scenes details you wo...

HOSTS: Brian Cassie   GUESTS: Lora Sauls – Assistant Director, Entertainment Matt Flood – Sr. Show Director, Entertainment Ramon Paradoa – Show Director, Entertainment Charles Gray – Sr. Show Director, Entertainment Kelly Malik – Show Director, Entertainment Jason Horne – Assistant Director, Entertainment   EPISODE OVERVIEW: Join hosts Cassie and Brian as they speak with the team behind...

NARRATED BY: Tom Murphy Kelly Malik   EPISODE OVERVIEW: Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill all the lore behind 2025’s most anticipated haunted houses and scare zones! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of Mutations: Toxic Twenties.   WARNING what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised.   I...

NARRATED BY: Tom Murphy Art Pipok Kelly Malik Ramon Paradoa   EPISODE OVERVIEW: Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill all the lore behind 2025’s most anticipated haunted houses and scare zones! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of Grave of Flesh.   WARNING what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advi...

NARRATED BY: Rick Tetu   EPISODE OVERVIEW: Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill all the lore behind 2025’s most anticipated haunted houses and scare zones! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of The Cat Lacy of Crooked Lane. Travel down a spooky, winding path to a mysterious home, where trick-or-treaters are transformed into feral felines. Be c...

NARRATED BY: Angie Sardina Edwin Rosario Ramon Paradoa   EPISODE OVERVIEW: Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill all the lore behind 2025’s most anticipated haunted houses and scare zones! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of El Artista: A Spanish Haunting. WARNING what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is...

Universal heard your screams through the fog and is bringing a year-round horror destination, Universal Horror Unleashed. Watch or listen in to hear from Cassie and Brian about the new thrills and iconic scares that will be coming soon to the entertainment capital of the world—Las Vegas. You will find Universal Horror Unleashed within the electric AREA15 entertainment complex. This brand-new horro...

Discover Universal Podcast: Horror Fan Teases Universal Horror Unleashed Hosts: Brian & Cassie Special Guests: Dave Solo (Horror Unleashed Correspondent)   Episode Overview:  Get ready horror fans! Today we’re unleashing something big. Brian and Cassie team up with Universal horror expert Dave Solo to dive into Universal Horror Unleashed, the all-new year-round sc...

Hosts:  Brian & Cassie  Special Guests: Conor Triplett (Associate Producer, Universal Creative) Jordan Balvitsch (Global Product Marketing, Universal Destinations & Experiences) Hannah Pogue (Interactive Designer, Universal Creative) Britt Zebelckes (Associate Producer, Universal Creative)   Episode Overview:   Experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter like ne...

Hosts: Dylan & Cassie   Special Guests: Chef Jens Dahlmann (Vice President Executive Chef, Universal Epic Universe)    Episode Overview:  Get ready to savor the future of theme park dining!  As we inch closer to the  grand opening of Universal Epic Universe in 2025, hosts  Dylan and Cassie  sit down with  Chef Jens Dahlmann, Vice President Executive...

Discover Universal Podcast – Everything to Know about Entertainment Offerings at Epic Universe   Hosts: Brian & Cassie Special Guest: Kathrynn DiGenova (Sr. Show Producer, Universal Creative)   Episode Overview: Get ready for an exclusive look at the 30+ incredible new entertainment offerings coming to Universal Epic Universe! In this episode of the Discover Universal Podcast , Brian...

Join the Discover Universal Podcast team as we dive into the excitement surrounding SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, coming soon to Universal Epic Universe! Step into Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country and explore the vibrant, interactive worlds of Nintendo brought to Orlando. In this episode, we sit down with Susan Cummings, assistant director and executive producer, to uncover how Universal is transf...

Join Dylan and Cassie as they sit down with Katy Pacitti, assistant director and executive producer, to dive into the creative process of bringing How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk from concept to reality at Universal Epic Universe. Don’t miss this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how this dragon-filled world was brought to life! Time to unleash your inner Viking and get ready for adventu...

Lights! Camera! Action! Join Kari and David on The World-Famous Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood. Buckle up for a thrilling journey through iconic movie sets, where you'll witness the secrets behind Hollywood's biggest blockbusters and experience the excitement of the entertainment industry up close. (Previously Recorded) Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:40 Rundown of the Studio Tour 04:18 Inter...

Kari and David are going to Hollywood! Join them as they explore all the excitement Universal Studios Hollywood has to offer. From rides inspired by blockbuster movies to exploring the behind-the-scenes magic of filmmaking. Get ready to unleash your inner movie buff and immerse yourself in the glitz and glamor of Universal Studios Hollywood! (Previously Recorded) Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:30 Super...

In this festive episode of the Discover Universal Podcast, Brian, Dylan, and Cassie take you inside the holiday magic of Grinchmas in Seuss Landing at Universal Islands of Adventure. From twinkling lights and whimsical decorations to tasty treats, we explore all the holiday festivities that make this season unforgettable. The highlight of our adventure? A hilarious interview with none other than t...

Experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter like never before with Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, a thrilling new attraction coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe. In this episode of the Discover Universal Podcast , hosts Dylan and Cassie sit down with Kim Gritzer, the creative director behind the ride, to reveal exclusive beh...

Hosts Dylan and Cassie speak with Scott Verble, assistant director and executive producer, and Cara Pfost Brown, associate producer, from Universal Creative to give listeners an inside look at this new world coming to Universal Epic Universe. They break down all the exciting details, from the innovative attractions to what fans can expect when they step into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - M...

Welcome to Dark Universe, where the night comes alive with classic monsters. In this spine-chilling episode, Cassie, Dylan, and Brian dive into the eerie world of classic monsters that will soon haunt the shadows of Epic Universe. Joining them are Peter Carsillo, sr. creative director, and Frances Franceschi, production designer, from Universal Creative, bringing their expert insights into the mak...

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood is back for 2024, and this episode of the Discover Universal Podcast is led by none other than John Murdy, creative director and executive producer. John takes the helm, guiding a conversation with key Team Members responsible for bringing this year's terrifying event to life. Together, they reminisce about the creative process, share behind-t...

In this episode, hosts Dylan and Cassie take you behind the scenes of Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, opening in 2025 near Universal Epic Universe. Join in as they chat with special guests Jessica Iaconis, assistant director of facility design, and Russ Dagon, senior vice president of resort development. Jessica and Russ share exclusive insights into the creative process, design inspi...

In this adrenaline-fueled episode of the Discover Universal Podcast, hosts Brian, Dylan, and Cassie take you through the heart-pounding thrills of the Halloween Horror Nights 2024. They dive into the haunted houses, ranking their top picks and sharing all the screams and scares they encountered along the way. Plus, the trio reviews the delicious food offerings, giving you a taste of the eerie eats...

Join Cassie and Dylan as they explore the newest land at Universal Studios Florida, DreamWorks Land. In this episode, You will be able to explore all there is about DreamWorks Land and what it offers for everyone to enjoy! Come along as they ride the attraction, Trolls Trollercoaster and try some of the snacks, such as the Shrekzel or the Far Far a Waffle! You’ll also get to see some of the amazin...