Slime, Slapstick, and the Secret History of Nickelodeon Studios (Ep. 55)

The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

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 septic trucks of Double Dare

• Universal’s latest Ghostbusters tribute sparks ride rumors

• Megan hordes, Wicked meet-and-greets, and summer movie tie-ins

• FanFest returning in 2026—and the dream of bringing it to Orlando

• Blue Man Group’s history with Nick’s old soundstages

The episode wraps with a nostalgic tribute to the Nickelodeon generation and the unexpected ways its legacy still echoes through the Universal parks.

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