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The Universally Speaking Podcast
Welcome to The Universally Speaking Podcast where we, well, speak about all things Universal Orlando Resort really.
Hosted by Jay (@universallyspeaking1)
Co-Hosts: Sam (@twoandthreequarters_uk), Kassie (uni_blogger_), Kenny (@kennyintheparks)
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Episodes
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#69 Food Blogger Jon Self - Part 2
In this week's episode I'm joined by Theme Park Food Reviewer Jon Self for Part 2 which includes a discussion about the resorts, whether he prefers to eat at…
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#68 Ranking All The Shows/Entertainment
In this week's episode we Tier List Rank all of the Shows & Entertainment at Universal Orlando Resort. Hope you enjoy!
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#67 Food Blogger Jon Self - Part 1
In this week's episode I'm joined by Theme Park Food Reviewer Jon Self to dissect all things food at Universal Orlando Resort including his favourite spots…
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#66 Animal Actors Axed, Fat One's & Five Guys Opens and...Murder She Wrote?
In this week's episode Jay & Kenny discuss all of the latest news around Universal Orlando Resort including Animal Actors, Fat One's, Five Guys, the Kong fire…
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#65 Chase's Thoughts On Hollywood Drift, USH's HHN & Universal Horror Unleashed
In this week's episode I'm joined by Chase aka Dueling Park News who recently visited the West Coast to ride Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift, attend Universal…
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#64 Sam's HHN Opening Night Reactions
In this week's episode Sam shares his thoughts on this year's Halloween Horror Nights event after attending the opening night with Express. Hope you enjoy!
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#63 Sam's 2026 Trip Recap
Sam's back from his annual trip and shares the good, the bad and the ugly from his time at Universal. Hope you enjoy!
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#62 Reacting To Your Hot Takes - Part 3
Jay & Kenny are back in this episode to tackle more your Hot Takes which include Toon Lagoon, The ET Adventure, Epic Universe, Twister Ride It Out & much more!…
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#61 First HHN 35 Thoughts From Premium Scream Night
In this week's episode Kassie shares all about this year's Premium Scream Night Event at Halloween Horror Nights and of course; all things Houses, Scare Zones…
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#60 200+ People Say Goodbye To Fast & Furious Supercharged
In this week's episode we welcome Elise & Kyle from The Drink Ride back on to discuss the incredible farewell they organised in which over 200 people turned…
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#59 Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Preview
In this week's episode we look ahead to the 35th anniversary of Universal's Halloween Horror Nights Event from most anticipated houses, scare zones, dark…
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#58 Hollywood Drift Track Complete, Universal Nights & Twisters To Return?
In this week's episode we discuss all the latest news and rumours around Universal Orlando Resort including the completed Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift track…
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#57 First Impressions of Riding Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift
In this week's episode I'm joined by Patreon member Jason Townsley as last week he was one of the very first guests to ride Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift as…
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#56 Universal Run Club
In this week's episode I'm joined by Chase from Dueling Park News to discuss all things Universal Run Club after I made my debut back in June. Hope you enjoy!
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#55 The Universal World Cup
The FIFA World Cup may be over, but fear not, it's time for The Universal World Cup. 32 attractions past and present, which one will claim the trophy? Hope you…
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#54 Jay's Trip Q&A Part 2
In this week's episode Jay is joined by Kassie, Kenny & Danielle and answers the rest of your questions on his recent trip to Universal. Hope you enjoy!
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#53 Days 2,3 & 4 Live From Universal Orlando
In this week's episode I take you along for days 2, 3 & 4 of my latest trip to Universal Orlando Resort including my first day back at Epic Universe and the…
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#52 Jay's Trip Q&A Part 1
In this week's episode Jay is joined by Sam, Kenny & Danielle and answers all of your questions on his recent June trip to Universal. Hope you enjoy!
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#51 My Amazing First Day - Live From Universal Orlando
In this week's episode I sit down in my room at Endless Summer Surfside to look back on my first day at Universal on June 1 2026. Hope you enjoy!
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#50 Ride Queue Draft
In this week's episode we draft all of the queue lines at Universal Orlando Resort. This one was a lot of fun! Hope you enjoy!
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#49 Hagrid's Express U-Turn, Sinners Coming To HHN & New Dark Universe Ride?
In this week's episode Jay & Kassie are joined by Chase from Dueling Park News to discuss all of the latest talking points from Universal Orlando Resort…
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#48 How To Have The Best Universal Trip In 2026
It has been well documented that 2026 is a transition year for Universal Orlando Resort, so in this episode we discuss how to get the most out of your trip if…
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#47 Jay's Trip Announcement
In this week's episode Jay discusses his hastily arranged Universal trip with Sam. Hope you enjoy!
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#46 Thunder Falls & Mythos Closures, Express Now & Epic Universe Facial Recognition
In this week's episode we are back with another news episode and there is A LOT to get through. We discuss the many closures including Thunder Falls Terrace…
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#45 Universal Roulette
In this week's episode Jay & Sam have some fun with Orlando Accomplice's Theme Park Roulette. Try it yourself on orlandoaccomplice.com Hope you enjoy!
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#44 Orlando Informer Meet-Up
In this episode we discuss all things Orlando Informer Meet-Up from the pros to the cons to who we think the event is for and best tactics. Hope you enjoy!
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#43 One Year Anniversary Special
It's our 1 year anniversary of The Universally Speaking Podcast, already, I know! We answer all of your questions from Top 4 favourite rides, favourite…
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#42 Guest: The Drink Ride
In this week's episode we are joined by Elise & Kyle from The Drink Ride where we discuss best alcoholic drinks in the parks, Epic Universe and that Fast &…
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#41 Walls, Walls & More Walls, Bourne Fun & New Harry Potter Trailer
In this episode we discuss the latest with The Lost Continent, a whole load of construction walls and renovations, Bourne Stuntacular memes and the new Harry…
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#40 Mardi Gras Recap, HHN Announcement, New HP Attraction & More Epic Expansions
In the first of two parts; we discuss the latest news around Universal including Kenny's Mardi Gras recap, a new attraction all but confirmed for Wizarding…
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#39 Reacting To Your Hot Takes - Part 3
In this week's episode we delve into more of your Hot Takes including Supercharged, Cat In The Hat, The Bourne Stuntacular, Velocicoaster, Seuss Landing and…
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#38 Ultimate Universal Land Draft
In this week’s episode we draft all of the areas/lands/worlds at Universal Orlando Resort. Hope you enjoy!
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#37 Luke Combs Bar, Nintendo Promotions, New Epic Merch & Hollywood Drift Ride Vehicles Unveiled
In this week's episode we round-up all of the latest news around Universal Orlando Resort and beyond. We discuss the Luke Combs Category 10 Bar coming to…
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#36 EXTREME Would You Rather?!
In this week's episode Jay & Sam give each other the most DIFFICULT Would You Rather Universal questions to answer for a bit of fun, I say fun, it wasn't, it…
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#35 Reacting To Your Hot Takes - Part 2
Jay, Danielle & Kenny come together this week for the second instalment of Reacting To Your Hot Takes which brings up discussions about Mythos, Hiccup's Wing…
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#34 Epic Universe Docuseries Review
In this week's episode we discuss the recent Epic Universe Docuseries which premiered on Peacock back in November. Hope you enjoy!
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#33 Guest: Dueling Park News
In this week's episode I am joined by Chase from Dueling Park News as we discuss his Theme Park Journey, being an Orlando local, the Universal Running Club…
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#32 Pokemon Coming To Orlando? News Round-Up
In this week's episode we discuss the latest news from Universal including Pokémon looking set to come to Orlando, Mardi Gras announcements, Annual Pass latest…
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#31 F&F Special: Out With The Supercharged, In With The Hollywood Drift
In this week's episode we discuss the two huge pieces of news announced recently by Universal Orlando. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit's replacement will be Fast &…
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#30 Epic Universe Ride Tier List
In this week's episode we conclude our Ride Tier List Rankings with Universal's newest Theme Park, Epic Universe. Hope you enjoy! Instagram -…
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#29 Spending Christmas Day at Epic Universe
In this week's episode we discuss Kenny's extra special trip to Helios Grand & Epic Universe for the holidays. Hope you enjoy! Instagram -…
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#28 Universal Kids Resort - Full Details Announced
In this week's episode we discuss Universal Kids Resort after it was announced which lands and rides will be coming to the new park in Frisco, Texas. Hope you…
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#27 Looking Ahead To 2026
Happy New Year! We are back! In our first episode of the year we look ahead to 2026 at Universal Orlando Resort and share some of our own predictions. Hope you…
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#26 Top 20 Rides Collaborative List
In this week's episode Jay & Kenny make a joint list of the Top 20 Rides at Universal Orlando Resort. Some rides will sneak in, some will miss out! Hope you…
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#25 Guest: Orlando Accomplice
In our very first special guest episode, we are joined by Jake & Becky from Orlando Accomplice. They discuss where their love for Orlando began, being at Epic…
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#24 Reacting To Your Hot Takes - Part 1
In this week's episode Jay, Kassie & Sam discuss some of your Hot Takes. Topics include; Universal Studios, Dr Doom's Fearfall, Toon Lagoon, Curse of the…
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#23 Lost Continent Retheme, Jurassic Park Refurb & Epic Awards
In this week's episode; Jay, Kenny, Kassie & Sam discuss the latest Universal news including Lost Continent's departure, Jurassic Park River Adventure's…
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#22 Sam's Epic Family Trip
In this week's episode Jay & Kenny are joined by Sam who makes his return to the podcast after his August 2025 trip back to Orlando Florida. We discuss his…
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#21 First HHN Reactions
In this week's episode Jay is joined by Danielle & Kassie as they give their initial thoughts on this year's Halloween Horror Nights event. We dissect the…
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#20 Danielle Returns To Epic Universe
In this week's episode Jay & Kenny are joined by Danielle to discuss her return to Universal's Epic Universe for the first time since Team Member Previews all…
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#19 RRR Farewell, Volcano Bay Nights, HHN Food & Epic Updates
In our first ever news round-up episode; Jay, Kassie & Kenny discuss the latest talking points from around the Universal Orlando Resort including Rip Ride…
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#18 Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Preview
In this week's episode I am joined by Danielle & Kassie as we look ahead to this year's Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Studios Florida. We discuss…
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#17 Islands of Adventure Ride Tier List
In this week's episode I am joined by Kassie, Kenny & Sam, as we tier list rank the rides at Islands of Adventure, and, have to come to somewhat of an…
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#16 Ride Element Draft
In our first ever four-person episode; Me (Jay), Kassie, Kenny & Sam do a Ride Element Draft. We each to take it in turns to pick our favourite specific…
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#15 Jay's Trip Q&A
In this week's episode I am joined by Sam as I answer your questions about my most recent trip to Orlando, Florida including my updated Chicken Tenders…
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#14 Jay's Coaster Journey
In this week's episode I am joined by Kassie & Danielle as we discuss how I have officially overcome my fear of rollercoasters and how I actually enjoy them…
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#13 Universal Studios Ride Tier List
In this week's episode I am joined by Danielle & Kenny as we tier list rank the rides at Universal Studios Florida, and, have to come to an agreement as a…
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#12 Back At Epic Universe
In this week's episode I am joined by Kenny & Kassie as we discuss their second visits to Universal's Epic Universe, but have their opinions changed on…
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#11 Jay's Trip Report
In this episode I am joined by Sam as we recap my recent trip to Orlando in more detail. We discuss experiencing Aer Lingus and Terminal C at MCO for the first…
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#10 Jay's Epic Universe Reactions
In this episode, Jay returns for the first time since his trip to Orlando and shares all of his thoughts on Epic Universe with Kassie & Kenny. We go through…