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Grim Grinning Hosts is a tribute to all things pop culture but mostly theme parks. From attractions, music, movies and whatever else in between, anything and everything is on the table for discussion.

Grim Grinning Hosts


    • Apr 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 20m AVG DURATION
    • 192 EPISODES

    4.8 from 150 ratings Listeners of Grim Grinning Hosts that love the show mention: hhn, grim grinning, love what these guys, theme park podcast, stay spooky, theme parks, always a fun, kenny, hunter, brad, wife, laughing, room, opinions, head, favorites, honestly, loud, chemistry, group.


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    The Grim Grinning Hosts podcast is a constantly evolving and refreshing show that never gets old. From new hosts to new show types, it keeps things fresh and exciting. One of the standout aspects of the podcast is the fantastic Ghost Host, Hunter, who is joined by a cast of characters that bring even more entertainment to the table. The hosts' love for theme parks and pop culture shines through in every episode, delivering content that always keeps listeners engaged.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the variety of topics covered. Whether it's discussing Disney movies, Disneyland, or the events at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights (HHN), there's something for everyone. The hosts bring their passion and humor to each topic, creating a fun and enjoyable listening experience. Additionally, they do a great job of providing information and opinions without overwhelming listeners with excessive knowledge.

    Another great aspect of the podcast is the chemistry between the hosts. They play off each other well and their banter feels natural and entertaining. It's like being in a room with friends, laughing and having a good time. This dynamic makes the podcast feel inviting and adds to its overall appeal.

    If there were any potential downsides to this podcast, it could be that some episodes may not cater to everyone's specific interests. Since they cover various topics related to theme parks and pop culture, there may be episodes that are less appealing depending on individual preferences. However, given the wide range of subjects discussed, listeners are likely to find plenty of episodes that resonate with their interests.

    In conclusion, The Grim Grinning Hosts podcast is an entertaining and hilarious show that provides insightful commentary on theme parks, movies, HHN, and more. The hosts have great chemistry and deliver content that feels like a conversation among friends. Whether you're a diehard fan or just curious about theme parks and pop culture, this podcast is definitely worth checking out for its engaging discussions and enjoyable atmosphere.



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    Latest episodes from Grim Grinning Hosts

    Indiana Jones at Disney's Animal Kingdom! What We Know and What We Hope For: Feat. The Indy Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 53:32


    Hunter and Brad are joined by Indiana Jones superfan Alex Arnold, who you probably know online as The Indy Guy! They talk about Indy's presence in the parks so far, and what we know about his upcoming expedition to Disney's Animal Kingdom! -   -   -   Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr    

    Interactives in Theme Parks (Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 49:05


    Hunter and Brad discuss the pros and cons of upcharge experiences in various theme park lands and discuss whether each one is worth the price of admission.

    Theme Park Check In, Vol 1. (Attraction Closures, RIP Kingda Ka)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 39:36


    Brad & Hunter sit back and talk about the latest batch of attraction closures: Kingda Ka, Muppet*Vision 3-D, Dinosaur, It's Tough to Be a Bug. They also discuss how losing a favorite attraction changes their enjoyment of the park.

    20 Things We Love About: The Twilight Zone - Tower of Terror

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 127:44


    Hunter and Brad are joined by former Tower of Terror bellhops Duff and Niko to talk about 20 things they love about this classic attraction!

    Theme Park Predictions for 2025! (HHN, Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 80:35


    Brad and Hunter are back for their annual look at the things they think are most likely to come to the world of theme parks in 2025! -   -   -   Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    10 More Things We Want From Theme Park Santa : GGH Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 67:56


    Brad and Hunter return to celebrate the holidays with another edition of the annual GGH Christmas special- Theme Park Santa just visited and left us both 10 great gifts under the tree!  GGH is part of the Real Fans 4 Real Movies podcast network. Music provided by THE FINAL and 100 Gecs.   -   -   -   Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    It's Been a Minute: Dinosaur, Muppet*Vision3D, Indiana Jones, The Haunted Mansion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 58:52


    GGH returns! Brad and Hunter talk about some the major news coming from Disney and Universal! How viable is the Indiana Jones property? Dinosaurs going away forever from Disney's Animal Kingdom is stupid. Animation Courtyard, why does it have protection? Is the stretching room actually changing? -   -   -   Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    Halloween Season '24 Begins!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 59:52


    This week Brad and Hunter discuss the things that are already making their Halloween season special. Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters, Spirit Halloween and Scary MCU, oh my! GGH's Youtube Halloween Playlist:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8LKDrtvo7oPXnGYhzGAxZPDzt2emAW0s&si=4nW9Ht-DJNhcSZy5 GGH's Halloween Playlist, Vol 1: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/350hMCBU6ONLZ9tGGqz8of?si=WSjDAyUUR_yrDuJJaWjpxQ&pi=u-8yB66bR0TbyQ

    HHN 33: Not Another Hype Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 101:51


    Brad and Hunter are joined by original podcast co-hosts Kenny and Travis to discuss their feelings on this year's HHN event.

    Disney Parks Panel @ D23 '24: Villains Land, Animal Kingdom, Avengers Campus, Monsters Inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 152:28


    Hunter, Brad and Gary are joined by returning guests Courtney, Niko and Dakota to talk all of the big excitements from the D23 Disney Parks Panel!

    Sharing the Magic: 10 Years of The Wizarding World's Diagon Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 39:43


    Hunter is joined by Reyna to discuss her experiences opening up Diagon Alley as a super fan of the Potter franchise. She talks about getting the role, what it was like opening week, helping guests and celebrities alike and if she'd recommend others go for their dream job in a theme park.

    Marvel Superhero Island Unmasked: Behind the Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 67:20


    With Deadpool & Wolverine right around the corner, Hunter and Gary take a look at Islands of Adventure's misunderstood masterpiece Marvel Superhero Island. They briefly discuss it's history, why it's a great representation for the Marvel characters and some of the hidden secrets inside its comic panel streets.

    TOP 10 HHN HOUSES, FREQUENT FEAR FREAK OUT, INSIDIOUS RETURNS AND A CHILLY RECEPTION TO GHOSTBUSTERS AT HHN 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 110:09


    This week Hunter and Brad dive into all the craziness concerning this year's Halloween Horror Nights and share their top 10 houses of all time!

    RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD DAY SPECIAL #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 70:59


    Hunter is joined by Gary and special guest Dylan to rank their favorite tracks from the seminal cult classic, RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD.   Check out Gary's band Pangolin here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/31pu2Kg5TcbUl9FMTOAa2S?si=7LYGTZNuTYGtdvARZOtRbA   Check out Dylan's band Green interstate here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4JziGUYq2G57zzmvlbolfj?si=Gaw9UgLdQP-gA_ameSXfJA   Behind the Scenes documentary about the making of the Soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8UQUei_D3E&list=LL&index=8

    Universal Studios Florida Updates (Pokémon, Dreamworks Land, Cinesational, Ghostbusters & Back to the Future, Summer Tribute Store)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 56:42


    Hunter is joined by co-host Gary to discuss all of the new additions to the Summer 2024 Universal Studios Florida lineup. A new lagoon show, tribute store and theme park land all just opened, and we muse about the rumours of Pokémon, Ghostbusters and others coming back to the park.

    Tiana's Bayou Adventure Review (Spoiler Free and Spoiler Discussion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 41:35


    Hunter is joined by Niko to talk all about the newest addition to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Tiana's Bayou Adventure.  We start with our spoiler free impressions and then talk in depth about what we love, what we'd change and how we think it upholds the legacy of Splash Mountain.

    HHN 33: 6 Original Houses Bonanza Week! (Halloween Horror Nights Orlando Announcements Round Up)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 63:59


    Gary, Brad and Hunter discuss all six of the upcoming original houses coming to Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando!

    THE PHANTOM MENACE MERCH SPECTACULAR (25th Anniversary Celebration)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 69:59


    Hunter and Brad get together to talk about the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace by doing a eBay deep dive into all the crazy, wacky and delightful merch that was created to celebrate the beginning of the prequel trilogy!

    Halfway to Halloween Special! Universal Monsters, Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, Spooky Tunes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 67:07


    Brad and Hunter are back to to start officially revving the engines for their Halloween season with 6 things that are getting them excited for Spooky Season 2024!   LINKS: Spotify:  Vintage Halloween: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5vb6FfvNsPlIu9J1AQwHIY?si=PM5tespURySF1ozhd9aKPQ&pi=u-_IdMxUh3S66r   Punk Rock Halloween: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0xtNyqSgd5vVcZwMi8Ho0q?si=dP4SZdzuTiCuiV5KjGNACg&pi=u-OKlfGdoXRuiT   YouTube: https://youtu.be/edmFDGkqTrM?si=bDpQ56EvtBUyXs1p   https://youtu.be/A-m3rC-8iMc?si=ZmfmYzmqo00jmerP

    20 Things We Love About: JAWS The Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 119:35


    Put on your sailing gear and grab those grenade launchers because this edition of 20 Things is the most dangerous yet. Join Brad, Hunter and returning guest Andy as they take a big bite out of the always missed JAWS THE RIDE!

    HHN RUMOURS AND BOB IGER CHATTER: Nightmare on Elm Street, STAR TOURS, Pandora: The World of AVATAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 70:04


    GGH revives the original topic show idea and lays out the popular rumours of HHN 33, discuss the idea of Pandora coming to Disneyland and the new updates to Star Tours!

    Epic Universe Revealed! (Problematic Universal Monsters, a Perplexing Potter Land and Pleasant Dragons)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 75:35


    This time Hunter and Brad get together to fully discuss their thoughts on the massive Epic Universe reveal!

    GGH Video Store, Vol. 3 (Physical Media Special)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 124:04


    Hunter is joined by Dan and Preston for the annual GGH physical media roundup! From Oppenheimer to Bruce Lee, Halloween Specials and Disney, the guys share their favorite blu-ray and 4K releases of 2023!

    10 Theme Park Predictions for 2024! (HHN, Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 110:25


    Brad and Hunter take a look back at their 2023 predictions to see what they got right and wrong and then make ten more brand new predictions for what we might see in 2024!

    Brad and Hunter's Favorite Things of 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 89:14


    Brad and Hunter talk all about their favorite and most memorable moments of 2023!

    10 Things We Want From Theme Park Santa : GGH Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 68:16


    Brad and Hunter return to celebrate the holidays with the annual GGH Christmas special!   Theme Park Santa just visited and left us both 10 great gifts under the tree! Join us as we open them! GGH is part of the Real Fans 4 Real Movies podcast network. Please check out all the shows on the network. Music provided by THE FINAL and 7 Minute Martians.   You can listen to 7 Minute Martians on all streaming apps and see them if they're in your area!

    FREE PLAY FLORIDA: Retro Gaming, Pinball and Arcade Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 57:57


    Niko and Hunter were recently invited out to check Florida's largest gaming expo, Free Play! They discuss the event itself, their favorite games, and what they'd want to see from the event in the future!

    HHN 32 FINAL REVIEW/DISCUSSION

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 114:43


    The most anticipated episode of the year! Brad and Hunter finally give their closing thoughts on Halloween Horror Nights 32.

    20 Things We Love About: THE HAUNTED MANSION

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 106:36


    Brad and Hunter are ready to pay tribute to spooky season with a detailed breakdown of their absolute favorite things from The Haunted Mansion!

    20 Things We Love About: THE GREAT MOVIE RIDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 120:42


    Hunter and Brad are joined again by theme park journalist and MGM Studios Superfan Chloé to talk about 20 of the things they loved most about the Great Movie Ride. Hooray for Hollywood!

    BEARS, INDIANA JONES AND HATBOX GHOSTS: Disney Parks Panel @ D23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 79:43


    Brad and Hunter are joined by theme park expert Chloé to talk all about the D23 parks panel! Country Bears! Dinoland USA! Animal Police! The tragedy of the Hatbox Ghost!   Read Chloé's thoughts on the Hatbox Ghost here: https://www.micechat.com/364555-op-ed-will-the-hatbox-ghost-ruin-walt-disney-worlds-haunted-mansion/

    20 Things We Love About: Muppet*Vision 3D

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 85:04


    This month's attraction celebration is all about Muppet*Vision 3D! Hunter and Gary are joined by returning guest Courtney to talk about some of their favorite details of this beloved 3D attraction@

    Villain-Con Minion Blast Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 88:50


    The newest attraction at the Universal Orlando Resort is about to open, Villain-Con Minion Blast! It's a new take on the classic dark ride shoot-em-up. How does it fare? Ehhhhhh. Listen to this review from Gary and Hunter to learn all about why!

    HHN 32: FULL ANNOUNCEMENT INSTANT REACTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 56:17


    Halloween Horror Nights 32 has been revealed and GGH is here with all the details! Featuring returning guest host, Dakota from Cathode Coaster!

    We Need to Talk About the Hatbox Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 32:12


    Hatbox Ghost.

    The GGH Farewell Tour (Stranger Things 4 at HHN, Disneyland Paris, Universal SEA/Cruiseline, Six Flags and the Lack of Ride Restraints)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 87:17


    This week Hunter and Brad are joined by Kenny and Travis for an OG GGH lineup topic episode!   Brad is excited about Stranger Things returning to Halloween Horror Nights! Travis eats bad food at Disneyland Paris! Hunter really wants to cruise with dinosaurs! Kenny almost d*es at Six Flags over Georgia!   All this and more on this not quite Farewell episode of GGH!

    20 Things We Love About: Indiana Jones Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 111:36


    This week Hunter and Brad are joined by Gabe from Theme Park Duo to talk about one of the most beloved attractions of all time, the Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye! From the queue to the Superbowl, to AT&T and broken effects, the gang celebrates Indy month with their biggest adventure yet.

    THE LAST OF US ANNOUNCED FOR HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS 32 (HHN REACTION)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 33:49


    Brad and Hunter talk about our first HHN 32 announcement of the year, THE LAST OF US!

    TOP 10 ICONIC HORROR MOVIE MOMENTS: Halfway to Halloween Special

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 110:54


    This week, Hunter is joined by a full roundtable to slash a massive list of 50 iconic Horror moments down to the absolute best of the best. Halloween vs Evil Dead! The Shining vs The Exorcist! The Thing vs An American Werewolf in London!   Enjoy this halfway to Halloween special!

    Brad and Kenny's Latest Adventures! : Walt Disney World & Super Nintendo World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 71:23


    This week Brad and Kenny get together to talk about their newest adventures at theme parks!

    TRON Lightcycle Run Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 35:15


    Hunter is joined by Duff from HHN365 to review the majorly anticipated TRON rollercoaster opening soon at Magic Kingdom!

    The Rated-R Valentine's Day Special (The Best Places to Smooch Your Boo at Walt Disney World)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 41:17


    Fellas, Ladies, Non-Binary friends: it's that special time of year. That time of year where you want to shower your loved one in gifts and possibly some tender love and care. Brad and Hunter are here with their suggestions on how best to show your loving touch at Walt Disney World this Valentine's Day. 

    20 Things We Love About: STAR TOURS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 105:34


    GGH is back with a brand new format! This time, Brad and Hunter find 20 of our favorite weird things they love about STAR TOURS: THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE. From movie set aesthetic to Han Solo gun fights, they dive into the beloved attraction to find the smallest and biggest things that make this attraction such a joy.

    10 Theme Park Predictions for 2023! (HHN, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 82:46


    Hunter and Brad are back with this year's edition of theme park predictions! First we check in on last year's predictions to see how we did, and then we dive into 10 brand new predictions for this year!

    Viva Jack Vegas, All My Minions Live in Texas: Universal and HHN head out West

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 86:28


    Hunter, Kenny, Gary and Dakota talk about the new exciting developments coming out of Universal! A family fun park in Texas and year round HHN in Vegas?! Let's break it down.

    Our Favorite Things of '22!: HHN31, Knott's Scary Farm, Star Wars, Fortnite and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 71:18


    Brad and Hunter are back to kick off the new year with their favorite things from 2022! Haunt events, volcano documentaries and video games oh my!

    5 Great Toys!: A Very GGH Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 93:43


    This week Hunter and Brad celebrate Christmas time by discussing 5 of their favorite gifts they got as kids. From SEGA to Six Flags to Pikachu and Lightsabers, there's sure to be something you're nostalgic for. Merry Christmas everyone!

    Rocket vs Bob: Chapek out, Iger in, I am Groot (State of Disney/Cosmic Rewind Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 95:52


    This week Hunter and Brad are joined by returning guests Jesse and Dakota to talk about the removal of Bob Chapek and the return of Bob Iger. They also review the newest E Eticket addition to Walt Disney World, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind!

    GGH Video Store Vol. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 107:58


    Hunter is joined again by Dan and Preston to discuss their favorite home media releases of 2022!

    THE TOP 25 HALLOWEEN CANDIES (Trick or Treat Special!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 97:27


    Hunter is joined by Jesse Derosa (Xbox On) to discuss what they think are the 25 best Halloween candies. Give your neighborhood the best treats with this defintive ranking of trick or treat goodies!

    HHN 31: FINAL REVIEW (Halloween Horror Nights Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 165:14


    The original 4 GGH hosts get together to discuss al their feelings on HHN31!

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