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Podcast: The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
Episode: When Universal Tried to Build a Theme Park in the Desert
Description: Jim and Eric kick off this week’s show with a mix of snarky social media, surprising Super Bowl ads, and listener-driven questions before pivoting into a deep historical dive. From Universal’s well-timed trolling of Disney to a fascinating look at a Middle East theme park that almost happened, this episode blends breaking news with one of those long-form Universal history lessons Jim is known for.
NEWS
• Universal Orlando trolls Disney following the closure of Dinosaur with a pointed Jurassic Park social post
• Xfinity debuts a Super Bowl ad reuniting the original Jurassic Park cast, di...