Episodes

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
July 31, 2019

Universal Joint Episode 23: Looking back at USH’s “Battle of Galactica”

Looking back at USH’s “Battle of Galactica”
July 16, 2019

Universal Joint Episode 22: Universal Studios Dubailand: What happened

Universal Studios Dubailand: What happened
June 25, 2019

Universal Joint Episode 21: Getting ready for “Jurassic World – The Ride”

Getting ready for “Jurassic World – The Ride”
May 30, 2019

Universal Joint Episode 20: How Butterbeer led to the creation of Blue Milk

How Butterbeer led to the creation of Blue Milk
May 14, 2019

Universal Joint Episode 19: Why Universal is abandoning 3D for 2D in 4K

Why Universal is abandoning 3D for 2D in 4K
April 30, 2019

Universal Joint Episode 18: Universal Orlando's dragon coaster was quite a challenge

Universal Orlando's dragon coaster was quite a challenge
April 16, 2019

Universal Joint Episode 17: How does Disney’s acquisition of Fox effect Universal’s “Simpsons Ride” ?

How does Disney’s acquisition of Fox effect Universal’s “Simpsons Ride” ?
March 27, 2019

Universal Joint Episode 16:: Looking ahead to “Jurassic World: The Ride”

Looking ahead to “Jurassic World: The Ride”
March 12, 2019

Universal Joint Episode 15: Remembering Sid Sheinberg (1935 – 2019)

Remembering Sid Sheinberg (1935 – 2019)
Feb. 27, 2019

Universal Joint Episode 14: Will Hiccup & Toothless follow Hagrid into the Universal Parks?

Will Hiccup & Toothless follow Hagrid into the Universal Parks?
Feb. 12, 2019

Universal Joint Episode 13: Will T2 3D be reborn as a Jason Bourne-based attraction?

Will T2 3D be reborn as a Jason Bourne-based attraction?
Jan. 23, 2019

Universal Joint Episode 12: Why it’s time to stop bashing Universal for its screen-based rides

How a duck puppet created by the FX wizards working at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop makes Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop a must-see at Universal Studios Hollywood
Jan. 10, 2019

Universal Joint Episode 11: Looking back at Universal Parks & Resorts in 2018

The challenges that Universal Creative faces as it tries to make its theme park rides, shows & attraction safe AND entertaining for both domestic visitors as well as international travelers
Dec. 19, 2018

Universal Joint Episode 10: Which characters & IPs are reportedly headed to Universal’s Fantastic Worlds theme park

Which components of Universal Studios Japan’s still-under-construction Super Nintendo World are supposedly also headed to Universal Orlando
Oct. 26, 2018

Universal Joint Episode 9: 20 million Butterbeers equals big bucks for Universal Parks & Resorts

Why do many baby boomers link "The Bullwinkle Show" with "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color"
Oct. 15, 2018

Universal Joint Episode 8: More magic coming to Hogsmeade in 2019. Universal Orlando just doesn't want to be specific about when

Where the gate which was to have allowed Universal CityWalk customers to ride Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit after USF had closed for the day is located
Sept. 25, 2018

Universal Joint Episode 7: Universal Orlando's shifting event schedule

What Universal Studios Hollywood's decision to change its "Jurassic Park Ride" into a "Jurassic World" attraction says about today's theme parks
Sept. 14, 2018

Universal Joint Episode 6: Everything's expanding - WWOHP, HHN and RTU (Running Through Universal)

34 Days of Halloween Horror Nights and a recently filed patent could lead to running through horror instead of from it
Aug. 18, 2018

Universal Joint Episode 5: Comcast's dream of acquiring Fox fades, Universal gears up to expand Fast and Furious franchise

A fallen deal and a Fallen Kingdom but not a fallen Fast and Furious franchise
July 3, 2018

Universal Joint Episode 4: James Bond vs Kung Fu Panda

James Bond vs Kung Fu Panda
May 24, 2018

Universal Joint Episode 3: A Night of Joy, Horror and Raptors

A Night of Joy, Horror and Raptors
April 26, 2018

Universal Joint Episode 2: Hooray for (Universal Studios) Hollywood

Hooray for (Universal Studios) Hollywood