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Podcast: The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
Episode: The Man Who Made Universal Explode: Jay Stein and the Birth of the J-Bang
Description: On this episode, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dig into the latest Universal Orlando updates before turning to a deep-dive tribute to Jay Stein — the visionary who transformed Universal’s backlot tour into a spectacle factory and helped define the studio’s signature “JayBang” style of themed entertainment.
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New 2026 Universal Orlando ticket options clarify how multi-day guests can access Epic Universe more than once.
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