Epic Universe with Paging Mr. Morrow and Kevin Tully LIVE

·1 hr 27 min·5 clips

Who are these mysterious men portraying original characters from the just-opened Epic Universe theme park?

The episode begins with hosts Mike Carlson, Jason Sheridan, and Scott Gairdner introducing themselves as fictional characters from Epic Universe, setting a comedic tone. They transition to discussing their recent visits to the newly opened park, polling the live audience on favorite lands, with Dark Universe receiving notable applause. The hosts share experiences with attractions like Monsters Unchained, where animatronics are praised, and Battle at the Ministry, whose story they find confusing. Guest Nate (Paging Mr. Morrow) joins, offering positive insights and favorite monsters. A significant segment details ride discomfort, specifically 'stapling'—the forceful tightening of restraints—and crotch destruction on Universal coasters. The hosts delve into quirky details, such as the Dracula animatronic's exposed feet due to a technical issue. They cover food experiences, including exclusive sodas and neon ice cream that affects digestion. Guest Kevin Tully is introduced, discussing a cut Epic Universe poetry booth run by Christian Torres. The episode concludes with the hosts performing an original poem parodying the poetry experience, accompanied by Kevin's music. Throughout, the format is a live panel interview with audience interaction, recurring themes of theme park operational quirks, and a blend of humor and sincere appreciation for design.

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A live theme-park comedy where roller-coaster physics turns into a personal grievance.

Epic Universe comes across as theme-park engineering felt through the body in this live Podcast: The Ride performance. Michael Carlson's running issue with Universal roller coasters is bluntly physical, and the Wing Gliders at Isle of Berk add their own surprise: a launch with…

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