Nick and Erik are back with an honest, hilarious, and sometimes stinky review of Universal’s brand new EPIC Universe theme park! 🎢✨

From the jaw-dropping lands of Super Nintendo World and the new Wizarding World expansion to the less-than-magical guest services and... an unforgettable sewage smell (yes, really), this episode dives deep into the good, bad, and bizarre of theme park experiences. Erik shares his firsthand impressions of the immersive attractions, Mario Kart madness, and whether Epic Universe is ready to compete with Disney.

Whether you're planning your next visit to Universal or just love hearing about the drama behind the scenes, this episode will leave you laughing, nodding, and maybe plugging your nose. 👃🏽💥

Nick and Erik are back and catching up on everything from birthday celebrations to moving chaos—and a major Disney trip countdown! 🎉🏰

This week, the GBFFs dive deep into the surprising economic shifts happening at Disney Parks. With new tariffs looming and Disney possibly slashing its massive $60 billion investment plan in half, what does this mean for the future of the parks? Will expansions like Magic Kingdom’s new lands survive the cuts? And how are rising ticket prices and sneaky discount models changing the guest experience?

We’re breaking down:

• Disney’s updated “Impact on the American Economy” report

• How tourism and theme parks drive Disney’s revenue

• What the $30 billion reinvestment could (and might not) cover

• Construction updates (Cars Land? Villains Land? 👀)

• Ticket price changes and deal strategies for 2026

• How Universal’s EPIC Universe might shift the theme park landscape

🍸 Plus: Our signature Drink or Drag debate—would you rather get Cars Land, a Villains Land… or neither?!

This is a must-listen for Disney fans, theme park lovers, and anyone curious about what’s next for the House of Mouse. 🎢✨

👉 Stay tuned for Erik’s Walt Disney World trip recap next week!

It’s a sugar rush of an episode, babes! 🍭 Your theme park BFFs Nick and Erik are fresh off a sweet and slightly chaotic trip to Hersheypark—and they’ve got stories. From moving mayhem (including a literal chocolate flood 😅) to ride breakdowns and holiday event hype, this episode is packed with theme park gossip, nostalgia, and laughs.

Expect:

• Our favorite coasters and snacks at Hersheypark 🍫🎢

• What makes the park a hidden gem (especially at Halloween & the holidays)

• How it stacks up to Disney and Universal parks

• And a few wild mishaps along the way (of course 💁‍♂️)

Whether you’re a thrill seeker, a chocoholic, or just here for the theme park vibes, this episode is a sweet escape from start to finish.

Gagachella is real and we’re still emotionally recovering. 😭✨ In this week’s episode, your GBFFs Nick and Erik dive into the artistry, drama, and iconic fashion of Lady Gaga’s Coachella performance—a masterclass in theatrical pop. From surprise song choices to jaw-dropping visuals, we’re unpacking every moment that had us screaming, crying, and saying “Mother Monster!”

🎁 This is a special bonus mini-episode—shorter than our usual yap-fest, but packed with all the gay chaos you crave!

Nick and Erik are back and ready to spill some tea—all about the latest major theme park shakeups! 💅🎉 In this episode, your GBFFs dive into the immersive magic behind Universal’s upcoming EPIC Universe—including that mind-blowing Harry Potter land. ✨

We break down what Universal is getting right (ride innovations, theming, character experiences) and ask the big question: how will Disney respond? From new attractions to the future of immersive storytelling and guest experience—your favorite pop culture nerds are analyzing it all.

Plus, we’re talking the highly anticipated Wicked trailer, the jaw-dropping White Lotus finale, live-action movie fatigue, Disney's latest creative choices, and the hot mess of Gaga's concert ticketing. Grab your ears and buckle up, because the latest pop culture showdown is just getting started! 🔥

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Aries season is in full swing, and your GBFs are bringing the heat! 🔥 Nick’s birthday week is packed with pop culture mayhem—Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine (Deluxe), Miley Cyrus dropping new music on Nick’s birthday (fate?!), and Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball presale madness. 🎶✨

Meanwhile, the theme park world is buzzing! EPIC Universe is getting glowing reviews just 50 days from opening, Wicked: For Good teased us with a poster (where’s that CinemaCon trailer?!), and Disney is rolling out new entertainment—with Villains and The Little Mermaid shows at Hollywood Studios, Star Wars: Shadows of Memory at Disneyland, and the Jonas Brothers singing for Disneyland’s 70th. 🎤🏰

Plus, we’re spilling tea on Maleficent 3, the hype on the upcoming White Lotus finale, and the latest around trans and nonbinary representation in Hollywood. Grab a drink (or get ready to drag), because this episode is one you don’t want to miss! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧

Heigh ho! Fresh from the theater, your GBFs Nick and Erik are breaking down Disney’s Snow White live-action remake. So, magic mirror on the wall—was this movie fairest of them all, or did we bite into a poison apple? We’ve got thoughts, we’ve got opinions, and we’re not whistling while we work through this one. Tune in for the tea, the shade, and maybe even a happily ever after (but don’t count on it).

March Madness? More like Mayhem! Your GBFs Erik and Nick are hosting the ultimate Disney live action showdown, ranking EVERY Disney live action movie in honor of Snow White dropping this week! From beloved classics to questionable remakes, which film will come out on top? Tune in to find out—and be sure to follow along for more sass, laughs, and just the right amount of magic!