Universal Studios
Mentioned in 45 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major entertainment company operating theme parks globally with attractions based on popular franchises including Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, and Fast and Furious, as well as a film and television studio that has distributed horror films and produced content for major productions. Podcasts reference the company for its theme park experiences, historical film productions shot on its back lots during the 1980s, studio involvement in major accidents (including the Twilight Zone tragedy), and recent attraction developments. The company also holds film rights to major intellectual properties and has negotiated deals bringing characters into major cinematic universes.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Unblinded with Sean Callagy · May 21, 2026
How Iron Man Saved Marvel: David Maisel Shares the Real Story with Sean Callagy
“Holds Marvel character theme park rights east of Mississippi; creates competitive advantage for Universal over Disney parks”
Blank Check with Griffin & David · May 17, 2026
The Truman Show with J.D. Amato
“Competing studio lot mentioned in discussion of where The Truman Show tank sequences may have been filmed”
Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald · May 7, 2026
Heather Shaw From Jim Carrey Doppelgänger to Comedy Queen
“Theme park mentioned in context of Casey Anthony employment history discussion”
Otaku's Anonymous · Apr 29, 2026
Witch Hat Atelier Is DARKER Than It Seems.. - Otakus Anonymous Episode #159
“Host of Fan Fest event featuring One Piece themed Waterworld show and various anime-themed attractions and mazes”
Scriptnotes Podcast · Apr 28, 2026
733 - Learning Comedy
“Entertainment company where August worked as an intern while developing his writing career”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Apr 19, 2026
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“Contrasted with Disney's berm strategy; does not create holistic experience boundary, showing different approach to experience design.”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 11, 2026
Today vs Back in the Day (4/11/26)
“Referenced by guest who rode a space-themed attraction and needed explanation of the movie plot”
Founder's Story · Apr 10, 2026
Mark Manson: The Subtle Art of Building a 20 Million Copy Empire | Ep. 337
“Produced low-budget documentary 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck'; example of slow traditional media processes”
The TMZ Podcast · Apr 8, 2026
Matthew Perry Death: 'Ketamine Queen' Hit With 15-Year Sentence
“Host mentioned working on the back lot where various film sets including Back to the Future are located”
This Week in Startups · Mar 27, 2026
The $60 billion resource hiding in space, and the start trying to mine it (feat. Matt Gialich, Astroforge) | E2268
“Harry Potter theme park attractions generate significant revenue from franchise fans”
What's Your Story? with Steph McMahon · Mar 25, 2026
What Do You Wanna Talk About? - Matt Cardona
“Theme park location discussed for Halloween Horror Nights and attraction experiences”
What Do You Wanna Talk About? with Cody Rhodes · Mar 25, 2026
Matt Cardona
“Theme park discussed extensively; Halloween Horror Nights and Galactic Star Cruiser experiences mentioned”
Live Free with Josh Howerton · Mar 23, 2026
How can a LOVING God send people to HELL!? | Live Free with Josh Howerton
“Pastor Josh mentioned visiting Universal with family; used as illustration for podcast's global reach”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 13, 2026
Norm Macdonald + Adam Ray (Carolla Classics)
“Theme park where Adam Ray worked as a Wolverine character in a Harry Potter show”
Fresh Air · Mar 11, 2026
Harrison Ford
“Studio that contracted Ford early in his career and employed a dentist who performed shoddy dental work after on-set injury”
Brown Bag Mornings · Mar 6, 2026
3/6/26 Killing an Ant with a Sledgehammer 🐜 | Brown Bag Mornings
“Opening Fast and Furious ride this summer featuring iconic cars from the film franchise”
Brown Bag Mornings · Mar 6, 2026
03/06/26: HIGHLIGHTS of Brown Bag Mornings — 🤯 Janet Cheated on Her Man with HIS Twin Sister... WHAT???
“Opening Fast and Furious themed ride summer 2026 featuring iconic cars from the film franchise with drifting mechanics”
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Mar 4, 2026
"Chi-Con" (w/ Maggie Winters)
“Theme park competitor to Disney discussed regarding attractions, food, and international locations”
How Did This Get Made? · Mar 3, 2026
Escape from L.A. LIVE! w/ D’Arcy Carden & Dan Levy (HDTGM Matinee)
“Referenced as the location where the Jaws animatronic shark is kept, which appears in the film's submarine sequence”
Candace · Mar 3, 2026
Bride Of Charlie: The Ties That Bind | Episode 4
“Rick Erpenbeck employed in high-level position; potential connection to Erica Kirk's Miss Arizona pageant win in 2012”
Literally! With Rob Lowe · Mar 2, 2026
Keegan Michael-Key: Shrimpshramp Reduction (Re-Release)
“Discussed as the location where St. Elmo's Fire and Back to the Future were filmed on the back lot during the 1980s”
In Depth With Graham Bensinger · Feb 26, 2026
Recreating “Psycho” shower scene 15x per day | Forward Progress
“Cheryl Hines performed the Psycho shower scene recreation 15 times daily as an early career role at the theme park.”
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Feb 18, 2026
"Gushy" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
“Theme park operator running Jaws ride in Osaka and planning Fast and Furious attractions in Orlando”
NASA's Curious Universe · Feb 17, 2026
Artemis II: The Ground Teams Powering NASA's Moon Mission
“Theme park referenced for its magnetic braking technology similar to that used in NASA's emergency egress system”
American Scandal · Feb 17, 2026
Twlight Zone Accident | The Baby Mogul | 1
“Employed Landis and provided production facilities and office space for the Twilight Zone production”
Two Judgey Girls · Feb 12, 2026
TJG: Southern Charm S11 E1 & VPR S12 E10!
“Sponsored experience featured in VPR episode where Chris and Audrey visit Harry Potter land and Jurassic Park ride”
Watch What Crappens · Feb 11, 2026
#3212 Vanderpump Rules S12E10: Kiss a Frog, Get a Hogwart
“Featured prominently in episode with VIP Harry Potter experience and Jurassic Park ride; criticized for tone-deaf Pride event product placement”
Once We Were Spacemen · Feb 11, 2026
Once We Were Allergic to Everything and Answered Your Burning Questions | Episode 14
“Provided New York Street set location for Dr. Horrible filming; experienced major fire incident on King Kong ride shortly after production”
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Feb 11, 2026
"The Mayor" (w/ Laura Dern)
“Operates Jurassic Park ride at Universal Orlando with Velocicoaster featuring B.D. Wong pre-show work”
The Bobby Bones Show · Feb 7, 2026
Scuba Steve Freaks Out Over Morgan's Engagement Ring
“Theme park extensively discussed for rides, dining, and annual pass experiences; subject of detailed listener Q&A”
The Big Picture · Feb 6, 2026
‘Mamma Mia!’ Meets ‘The Strangers'! It’s a Movie Swap!
“Distributed 'The Strangers'; initially resisted Brian Bertino's directorial vision and wanted larger budget production”
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Feb 4, 2026
"ChuckleHut 3000 on the Corner of Butt and Ass" (w/ Sarah Sherman)
“Theme park visited in Osaka, Japan; discussed for Jaws ride experience and nostalgic significance”
How Did This Get Made? · Feb 3, 2026
Hard Target LIVE! (HDTGM Matinee)
“Studio was nervous about John Woo directing his first English-language film and required Sam Raimi to stay on set daily as oversight”
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Jan 21, 2026
“Oh, Look! Spider-Man!” (w/ Kristen Wiig)
“Kristen's early employment venue where she worked as restaurant server and performer in X-Men show and improv group”
So True with Caleb Hearon · Jan 8, 2026
Brittany Broski Returns
“Referenced for Grinch character performer as example of entertainment work”
Nintendo Voice Chat · Dec 10, 2025
Rumors, Release, and Records: Switch 2's Wild 2025 - NVC 792
“Partner opening Nintendo theme park in Orlando; part of Nintendo's entertainment expansion strategy”
Unblinded with Sean Callagy · Dec 9, 2025
Inside Marvel Studios w/ Founder David Maisel
“Held Hulk film rights; Maisel negotiated deal to bring character into MCU universe”
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Nov 26, 2025
"The Protagonist" (w/ Heather Gay)
“Developing Wicked-themed attractions at Epic Universe with expanding permits and construction”
Left To Their Own Devices · Nov 7, 2025
Under the Influence
“Horror Nights venue featured in Sophie's early vlogging content”
You're Wrong About · Oct 14, 2025
Midnight Ghost Shows with Chelsey Weber-Smith
“Issued cease-and-desist to Dr. Silkene for using Frankenstein's monster; later partnered with ghost shows to promote new films”
Fiasco · Sep 8, 2025
Benghazi: Episode 2 - We Will Stay Here
“Mentioned as part of Hamis Gaddafi's scheduled VIP tour during his U.S. visit in January 2011”
The Vault Unlocked · Sep 2, 2025
How to Build a $10K Offer in 10 Minutes
“Referenced as former employer of a content and copy coach on the host's team”
Welcome to Night Vale · Mar 1, 2025
263 - Hysteria Land
“Referenced as an example of a theme park with filmmaking as its central organizing theme”
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Dec 16, 2024
Song 177: “Never Learn Not to Love” by the Beach Boys, Part Two — “Is it True What They Say About Dixie?”
“Parent company of UNI Records; Gary Stromberg worked as PR man for the studio when he met Charles Manson”
The Uncertain Hour · Feb 24, 2021
The liquid workforce
“Early adopter of contingent workforce model; Brian Pena worked there in 1998, managing temporary labor, contractors, and exploring prison labor sourcing.”