CoasterRadio.com: The Original Theme Park Podcast

CoasterRadio.com

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A weekly podcast dedicated to theme parks, roller coasters and thrill rides.

During each show, we talk about the total theme park experience. We'll have interviews with the people making decisions at your favorite park, reviews and ratings of the newest rides and attractions, discussion about everyday park experiences and chances to win tickets and merchandise from parks around the country!

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754 episodes

CoasterRadio.com #1911 - HOT OR NOT

The Coaster Radio podcast audience got together to watch Mike and EB record this week's episode. They listened as the guys debated 50 different amusement industry topics. Then, the audience got to cast their vote to decide whether the topic was HOT or NOT.  

1h 2m
Mar 22
CoasterRadio.com #1910 - EB in Atlanta: Six Flags and Fun Spot

EB just returned from his trip to Atlanta to visit Six Flags Over Georgia where he rode his 300th coaster. He also stopped by to Fun Spot America Atlanta to take a ride on one of RMC's latest original creations "Arie Force One!"

1h 30m
Mar 15
CoasterRadio.com #1909 - You May Get Wet on this Podcast

Some Cedar Fair parks have a new way for you to get to the front of really long attraction lines. We'll have the details. Plus, a live trip report from Catapult Falls at Sea World San Antonio and our listeners debate what they think is the best water ride in the world!

1h 15m
Mar 08
CoasterRadio.com #1908 - The Curse of El Snake-o!

This week, big name changes coming to several roller coasters in the Cedar Fair chain...and EB has a name they might not have considered. Plus, Josh Combs from Daniels Wood Land stops by to talk about their work theming attractions for the amusement industry. We also learn more about the creation of their unique attraction "Treasure Hunt: The Ride!"

1h 10m
Mar 01
CoasterRadio.com #1907 - A Specific Terminated Project

This week, hidden details about a long-awaited project and a glamouous way to experience a 50-year-old attraction! Plus, we unveil the newest way you can interact with the podcast.

51m
Feb 23
CoasterRadio.com #1906 - Theme Park Smarts

There is a lot of news to cover this week...we'll get to it all...PLUS the return of one of our favoirite Game Shows... THEME PARK SMARTS!

53m
Feb 16
CoasterRadio.com #1905 - An "Unofficial" Interview with Seth Kubersky

This week, we are joined by prolific theme park writer Seth Kubersky. He is the author of "The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland" and many other park guides that you probably already have in your library. We'll talk about the future of Disneyland, Universal Orlando and more. We'll also have the latest news from around the industry!

1h 22m
Feb 09
CoasterRadio.com #1904 - 2024 Season Preview with Arthur Levine

Theme Park expert Arthur Levine joins Mike and EB as they take a look at over 20 new innovative attractions coming to parks in 2024!

1h 20m
Feb 02
CoasterRadio.com #1903 - Love and Hate

This week, Six Flags quietly dropped some news about how new tech could be a big part of your theme park day. We'll tell you all about it. Plus... news about the merger with Cedar Fair, details about Disneyland Forward and a brand new invention for the parks! We also give you a behind-the-scenes look at the results of our listener survey.

1h 29m
Jan 25
CoasterRadio.com #1902 - CoasterDamus 2024

It’s one of our favorite episodes of the year! CoasterDamus is here! We’ll start by going back in time and take a look at last year’s predictions. Which ones came true? After that, we’ll see what crazy things you guys think will happen in 2024. As always, many of our listeners show off their creative side with some amazing rhyming predictions....in the style of Nostradamus!

1h 18m
Jan 19
CoasterRadio.com #1901 - The Breakfast Club: The Ride

It's a new year and a new season of CoasterRadio.com! We kick off Season 19 with news about changes at Walt Disney World and Alton Towers. Plus, a 138-year-old park is shutting its doors. We also have interesting ridership data from a major park and rumors about new attractions being built by Universal.

1h 16m
Jan 12
CoasterRadio.com #1842 - The Last Episode of 2023

It's the last episode of Season 18 AND 2023! We end the year by talking about a huge new rumor for 2025 and answer your end-of-the-year questions!

1h 10m
Dec 29, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1841 - The Best New Attraction of the Year Award

This week, Mike and EB take a look at the theme park attractions that debuted in 2023 and name a winner of the CoasterRadio.com Best New Attraction of the Year Award.

48m
Dec 22, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1840 - Who's the Best?

This week, it's a dual episode of CoasterRadio.com and Theme Park News! Mike and EB preview the end of the year and the upcoming 19th season of the show. They also announce the Best New Attraction of the Year award! Tell us what ride is your favorite at http://vote.coasterradio.com

16m
Dec 08, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1839 - 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

EB and Mike have spent weeks searching the internet to create the PERFECT list of holiday presents for that special park enthusiast in your life.  Or, let's face it, maybe you just want to buy this cool stuff for yourself. As you listen to the show, check out the links to every gift at giftguide.coasterradio.com.

1h 27m
Dec 01, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1838 - I'm Thankful It's Gone

There's lots to give thanks for this week... including giving thanks for disliked rides and attractions that have been removed from the parks!

47m
Nov 24, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1837 - The Best and Worst from IAAPA

The guys take a look at the biggest announcements from the 2023 IAAPA Expo... the annual gathering of the amusement industry's biggest players.

38m
Nov 17, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1836 - What the Six?

A lot of things can happen now that Six Flags and Cedar Fair have announced they are merging. But what would happen if the same people who name rides at Six Flags got a hold of the attractions at Cedar Fair parks? Our listeners have some ideas.

59m
Nov 10, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1835 - A Merger of Equals

Mike and EB provide commentary on one of the biggest amusement industry stories of the past decade... the 2024 merger of Cedar Fair and Six Flags.

55m
Nov 03, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1834 - The Future of Entertainment

Mike and EB take a look at the latest news from around the industry... including droids at Disneyland, discounts at Universal Orlando and a hero at a carnival. Plus, Live Trip Reports from inside the parks!

52m
Oct 20, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1833 - Boo-Hoo Haunt Complaints

The Halloween season is one of the best times of the year at the parks. Cooler temperatures, fun events and great haunts make theme parks the place to be. BUT...it's not all perfect. There are some new trends that take some of the fun out of the haunts. We'll talk about them and some possible ways to fix it.

54m
Oct 13, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1832 - Tales from Halloweens Past

Mike and EB take a look back at some of the classic Halloween skits from the podcast's archive.

42m
Oct 06, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1831 - Revenge of the RoBats

Inspired by the "Dueling Dragons" house at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, the CoasterRadio audience submits their own ideas for haunts inspired by defunct rides. Plus, Mike and EB talk about more new rides for 2024!

1h 3m
Sep 29, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1830 - "Let's Go Somewhere Cool"

A theme park company is ready to spend 60 billion dollars, a new coaster concept is being unveiled in Europe and a much-anticipated new park will have some cutting-edge tech. Mike and EB will cover these stories, plus setup an interactive contest for next week's show!

1h 0m
Sep 22, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1829 - That's Not How to Beat Epic Universe

Back after a two week hiatus, Mike and EB are here with their takes on all the latest news and rumors. The guys talk about the changes coming to Dollywood's "Lightning Rod" in 2024, the announcements made by Disney Parks at Destination D23 and a full review of the winners of the 2023 Golden Ticket Awards.

1h 13m
Sep 15, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1828 - Two Podcasts for the Price of One!

It's Labor Day weekend, so Mike and EB are doing two podcasts at once!

20m
Sep 01, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1827 - What’s Missing from Your Home Park?

Theme park fans have a personal connection to their home parks. They know everything about them... including what is missing. On this week's show, dozens of CoasterRadio.com listeners tell us about what their home park needs to add to make it perfect.

1h 19m
Aug 25, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1826 - EB's Lost Island Adventure(land)

EB was in the great state of Iowa to visit both Adventureland and Lost Island Theme Parks. He'll have in-depth reviews of both parks, including the rides, food and atmosphere. We also have new about a new attraction at Silver Dollar City, rumors about Dollywood's Lightning Rod and a possible upgrade to one of the world's most iconic roller coasters.

1h 30m
Aug 18, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1825 - High Maintenance

It's announcement season! We start off the show talking about a park that is getting its first new roller coaster since 2005. We also give a park CEO some advice on how he can bring us back through the gates. We also have a Live Trip Report from the reopening of Fury 325 at Carowinds and details on a new Interactive Topic!

58m
Aug 11, 2023
CoasterRadio.com #1824 - Top Thrill 2: Tony Clark, Magic, and Mystery

This week, we welcome Tony Clark, Director of Communications at Cedar Point to the show! Tony was a busy guy with Tuesday's announcement of "Top Thrill 2," the reimagined experience of the former "Top Thrill Dragster" stratacoaster. We'll hear the behind-the-scenes story about the creation and design of the ride and other fun details from Tony's job at Cedar Point. We will also be joined by International Star Illusionist Brad Ross who is headlining his own show at Carowinds this summer as part of their 50th anniversary. We'll find out what it's like to perform for a theme park crowd and what it takes to produce world-class illusions.

1h 26m
Aug 04, 2023