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Podcast: The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
Episode: Slime, Slapstick, and the Secret History of Nickelodeon Studios
Description: Jim Hill and Eric Hersey rewind to the green-slime-soaked days of Universal Studios Florida with a deep dive into the rise (and fall) of Nickelodeon Studios. From Double Dare to the slime geyser, they break down how Nick turned Universal into must-see TV—and what happened when the camera crews packed up for Hollywood. Plus, the hosts share this summer’s biggest park updates, movie tie-ins, and a few theme park throwbacks that might be making a comeback.
Why Nickelodeon built a studio in Orlando—with 13 years of free rent
The slime geyser, baked beans, and se...