The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey step up to the plate with the unbelievable true story of how a simple comedy sketch—Who’s on First—helped pull Universal Studios back from the brink of bankruptcy. Along the way, they cover the box office power of How to Train Your Dragon, a surprising coaster IP twist, and the last remaining piece of the Jaws ride hiding in plain sight. Abbott & Costello’s rise from burlesque to box office saviors How Who’s on First became a studio-saving sensation Fast & Furious coaster car reveal—and Orlando’s unexpected pivot The Dragon’s Father’s Day box office fire and epic synergy New Halloween Horror Nights house starring Jason Voorhees A mysterious old bathroom with Jaws-sized history From the backlot to the ballfield, it’s one of the most unexpected—and most entertaining—episodes yet. Support Our Sponsor: Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Universal vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-leve