Jim Hill and Eric Hersey return with a packed episode of the Epic Universal Podcast featuring news from Universal Orlando, Hollywood, and Las Vegas - plus a deep-dive interview with Brian Krosnick, the creative force behind Parklore.

First, the guys pay tribute to Rip Ride Rockit as its closure looms, reminisce about secret soundtracks, and preview this year’s Behind the Screams tours for Halloween Horror Nights, including the new WWE-themed haunted house and Fallout-inspired attractions. They also discuss the exclusive lights-on walkthroughs for pass members and the eerily immersive new Horror Unleashed experience opening in Las Vegas.

Then, Jim and Eric sit down with Brian Krosnick for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about his background in education, immersive museums, and how that experience led to creating Parklore - a site known for in-depth ride histories, creative full park build-outs, and innovative data visualizations that reimagine how we think about theme parks.

Saying goodbye to Rip Ride Rockit and the hidden music menu

A breakdown of this year’s Halloween Horror Nights tours

A peek inside Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas

Lights-on Fallout walkthrough coming to Universal Hollywood

Road paving and construction updates at Epic Universe

An interview with Brian Krosnick of Parklore

Behind the scenes of theme park storytelling, museum design, and speculative builds

How Parklore's visualizations are changing the way we view our favorite parks

Stick around to learn how theme park history, storytelling, and smart design combine to create immersive experiences - and how fans like Brian are helping shape the conversation about where it’s all headed.

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