Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

EB takes a ride on Thunderbird, the new attraction for 2015 at Holiday World!

Mike and Greg take a ride on Tempesto, the new coaster for 2015 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg!

Metal detectors are in use at the front gate of some parks, but now we're starting to see them before you get on a ride! Is this the future? EB's FIRST trip to Cedar Point is coming up! What is he looking forward to experiencing? EB has opened a T-Shirt Shop! We talk about your Opening Day Traditions and Tips! This and a whole lot more!

We're not even into the 2015 Summer season yet and already, we're talking about the big new rides for 2016! Dollywood might have a whopper! The guys want to partner with "Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beer" Food and Wine Festivals aren't just for EPCOT anymore. "Big Boy" makes his triumphant return to the podcast! EB has opened a T-Shirt Shop! We talk to the CEO of Picsolve about On-Ride Photo Technology! This and a whole lot more!

As part of our "Year of a Dozen Dreams," we send the Wilson Brothers to Fury 325 Media Day! They'll tell us about their celebrity encounters and what it was like to ride the world's tallest Giga-Coaster! EB spent his spring break at Silver Dollar City! He'll have an interview with the park's Vice President and General Manager Brad Thomas. He'll also review Outlaw Run, Thunderation and Wildfire!

* We're taking a hiatus this week to enjoy Spring Break week, but we're not going silent! * This week, you'll hear the 1st episode of our exclusive Off-Topic Show that is produced especially for our Patreon Subscribers. * We don't talk about theme parks or thrill rides, but we do cover a lot of pop culture and stories from our own lives. * One word of warning... the show is unedited and uncensored. So, occasional adult language is used.

THIS WEEK: * It's time for an all-new episode of one of our favorite game shows! * This week, we play KNOW YOUR COASTERBOY! * We're joined by Lance Hart, the editor of Screamscape... one of the longest running theme park websites on the web! * All this, plus a whole lot more!

THIS WEEK: * Get ready for an all-time favorite! It's the 2015 edition of HOT or NOT! * We cover over 40 theme parkand pop culture topics in 40-minutes! * We talk about topics like: Polercoasters Girl Ghostbusters and Guy Ghostbusters Selfie sticks Rebooting Indiana Jones Upcharge attractions (slingshot, ripcord, etc.) B&M in the last five years Intamin in the last five years Bob the Lobster Rocky Mountain Construction Cedar Point's rumored dark ride Travelling abroad for theme parks/ coaster counts International Drive in Orlando Epcot - the whole park The Tomorrowland movie Turning Media Days into enthusiast events * All this, plus a whole lot more!

* We talk about how "Impulse" at Knoebels might change the atmosphere at the classic park. * Has anyone used the Platinum Flashpass at Six Flags Magic Mountain and ridden each ride twice in a row? * We talk with Travis about "Dapper Day" at Disneyland and other unofficial gatherings the park. * We were nominated for a 2015 Podcast Award in the Travel category! We talk about what this means for the show! * All this, plus a whole lot more!

We kick off the show by talking about the new 450-foot drop ride being installed at the Orlando Skyplex. We also talk about how the public (and CoasterBoys) will react to the Larson Super Loops being installed at Six Flags Parks across the country. We talk with Chris, the new Carowinds Thrillcaster about his new job as an online reporter for the park!We hear from our listeners who have come up with great ideas for themed restaurants based on classic movie scenes. All this, plus a whole lot more!

Once again, we turn the show over to our listeners. They pepper us with questions about the parks and the show. The listeners also have some fantastic off-topic questions that lead to fantastic conversations. Plus, there's more news about our Summer Listener Meet-Ups!

We hand the reigns of the show over to our listeners, who pepper us with questions about the parks and the show. The listeners also have some fantastic off-topic questions that lead to fantastic conversations. We also go live to Australia's Gold Coast where our listener Sam goes on a "walkabout" to Warner Bros. Movie World and Dreamworld.

Arthur Levine, the Theme Parks Expert at About.com, joins for for a preview of some of the best new attractions coming to theme parks in 2015! Including: - Fury 325 at Carowinds - New Wooden Coaster at Ireland’s Tayto Park - Rougarou at Cedar Point - Slideboard at Wet 'n' Wild Las Vegas - Thunderbird at Holiday World - Rampage returns to Alabama Splash Adventure - Cannibal at Lagoon - Starliner returns to the Miracle Strip in Florida - "Paint the Night" parade debuting at Disneyland - T3 Returns to Kentucky Kingdom - Switchback at ZDT’s - Fast & Furious Supercharged at Universal Studios Hollywood - Springfield Themed Area at Universal Studios Hollywood - Maison Rouge: Labyrinth of Fear at La Ronde - Laff Trakk at Hersheypark

Arthur Levine, the Theme Parks Expert at About.com, joins for for a preview of some of the best new attractions coming to theme parks in 2015! Including: - Wicked Cyclone at Six Flags New England - Ghost: The Haunted House at Legoland Windsor - A new vertical coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg - Zombie at Mexico’s Bosque Magico - Fireman's Landing at Silver Dollar City - Karnan at Hansa Park in Germany - Justice League: Battle for Metropolis at Six Flags Over Texas - Justice League: Battle for Metropolis at Six Flags St. Louis - Possible King Kong Dark Ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure - Baron 1898 at Efteling in the Netherlands - Batman: The Ride at Six Flags Fiesta Texas - Voyage to the Iron Reef at Knott’s Berry Farm - Impulse at Knoebels - The Orlando Eye Observation Wheel in Orlando - Twisted Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 of our podcast!

People are flying drones (or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in and around theme parks, we'll talk about what this means in terms of safety and park reaction. The "Disney Coaster" game is back and it's OLD SKOOL! osh from Theme Park University joins us to talk about several attractions that are no longer in operation: Six Flags Power Plant, MGM Grand Adventures and The Titanic Experience at Fox Studios. All this, plus MUCH MORE!

On this week's show, we discuss a strange article about "rumored" 2016 Attraction at Cedar Point. We also hear a positive spin on the Disneyland Measles Outbreak. We take a look back at our predictions from 2014 and hear our theme park predicts (even the outrageous ones) for 2015! All this and much, much more!

There's a wild rumor about a new King Kong ride at Universal Orlando... is the rumor even technologically possible Listeners call in to tell us what theme park related items were under their Christmas Tree. * A Disney Face-Character is doing pushups and it went viral. Did Disney plan this? Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa is closing. What other rides might be on the chopping block? All this and much, much more!

On this week's show, we've reached our first Patreon goal, so we announce our next meet up! We bring back our Christmas Traditions... including A CoasterBoy Christmas! Listeners tell us what they want Santa Claus to bring to their parks. We review the the nominees and crown the winner of the CoasterRadio.com 2014 Best New Attraction of the Year. We bring listeners inside the CoasterRadio.com Workshop to listen to something we're working on for 2015! All this and much, much more!

On this week's show, are Interactive Queues breeding grounds of germs and illness? We have an interview with Ben Corneet, the CEO and Founder of Alterface.... the company providing all of the interactivity to the new Justice League attraction coming to Six Flags Over Texas next year. We Announce the Nominees for the CoasterRadio.com 2014 Best New Attraction of the Year EB reviews Krampus Night. Mike Reviews Christmas Townat Busch Gardens Williamsburg The guys take a look at Holiday Events at your local parks, including: - Macy's Holiday Parade, Universal Studios Florida - Smoky Mountain Christmas, Dollywood - A Very Furry Christmas, Sesame Place - The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, Disney Hollywood Studios - Holiday Snow Days/Winter Nights, Legoland California - An Old Time Christmas, Silver Dollar City - Holiday in the Park, Six Flags Over Texas - SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration - Orlando and San Antonio - Six Flags Magic Mountain - Holiday in the Park - Wild Waves Theme Park in Washington - Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - Holiday in the Park - Kennywood’s Holiday Lights - Six Flags Fiesta Texas - Holiday in the Park - Hersheypark Christmas Candylane - Lake Compounce Holiday Lights All this and much, much more!

This week. the show begins with a surprise "Live Trip Report!" Mike and EB review the trailers for Jurassic World and Star Wars. Chris and Kevin talk with Mark Burnet, the CEO of Accesso about the future of virtual queuing. AND... The 2014 Holiday Gift Guide!

This week, we talk with Korey Kiepert from the Gravity Group about "Switchback" and other new projects! We hear the story of Ted and Shane from Parkeology.com and how they rode all 46 rides at Walt Disney World in one day! We also discuss some new rumors about Cedar Point. All this and much, much more!

This week, the very first wish in our "Year of a Dozen Dreams" is fufilled! Kevin and Chris live their dream of going to the IAAPA Expo to cover the event! They tell us about what they have seen, including details about new attractions and ride types. After that, listeners sound-off on ways to get a theme park fix during the off-season. All this and much, much more!

This week, the guys discuss two planned theme parks.... one from 20th Century Fox and one from Paramount. Carowinds wants to make you a star! Cedar Fair is breaking all sorts of records... at the cash register. We're planning our first-ever Listener Meetup. Ed Norton gets a strange coaster-related request. A review of "Revenge of the Mummy" at Universal Orlando and much, much more!

This week, EB hosts the show from Studio B in Indiana while Mike is away on business. But Mike checks in from Disneyland and presents a stereophonic walk around the park! He brings you audio from every land at Disneyland and brings a microphone on board Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad!

Halloween is here and Mike just got back from a trip to see Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando. He tells us all about the eight houses and three scare zones! Mike also had a chance to check out Diagon Alley. He has a full review of it and "Escape from Gringotts." EB and Mike also discuss a sticky situation at the Universal park in Hollywood. The guys hear audio clips sent in by listeners from haunts around the world. And the moment everyone has been waiting for!!!! Mike and EB experience "The Curse of CoasterBoy" Scare Maze!!!

This week. we welcome JD Scott, host of "All American Amusement Parks" on GAC. He tells us all about his new show and shares some behind the scenes stories. We also talk to "The Godfather of the Haunt Industry," Leonard Pickel. Leonard has designed haunts for Universal Studios, Six Flags and a host of other theme parks. His "Pickel Theory" of Haunt Design is used by some of the best haunted attractions in the world. We'll talk about what makes a good Halloween Haunt and what innovations are catching on in the industry today.

On this week's show, NBCUniversal has announced plans to build "Universal Beijing" in China. Mike and EB go "Off Topic" to discuss the Ghostbusters re-boot. We hear the results of our "Euro" Interactive Question based on this article! Our terrifying "Halloween Icon" unveils his diabolical plan! A Live Trip Report from a haunt in Pennsylvania! A report from Mike's trip to Cox Farms' "Fields of Fear!" Ricky Brigante from "Inside the Magic" joins us to talk about "Dr. Radley's Nightmare Machine"

Disney is testing the removal of their standby line and going to FastPass+ only on one of their most popular rides. Is this a good idea? Some people don't think so. We have a Interactive Question for our European Listeners about this article! We unveil our terrifying "Halloween Icon!" We also have Live Trip Reports from Scarowinds and Halloween Horror Nights! Plus, we talk with Kings Island's Don Helbig about their "Halloween Haunt" and we have a review of the results of our listener survey and a whole lot more!

It's the Season 9 Premiere of CoasterRadio.com! Mike has a detailed trip report from his first visit to Six Flags Fiesta Texas! What did he think of RMC's "Iron Rattler" and who did he meet on the ride? We also welcome Josh Young from Theme Park University. We'll talk with Josh about the Extreme Haunts taking place at the Freakling Brothers and Mckamey Manor. We'll also unveil "The Year of a Dozen Dreams" and talk about a new way for you to help support and produce the show. Plus. a Live Trip Report from Falcon's Fury at Busch Gardens Tampa!

The show is on hiatus until October 3rd, but this week, Mike sits down for a chat with everyone's favorite Englishman... Nick Hutson. The two discuss English Theme Parks, Nick's trip to a Europa Park in Germany and the amazing detail in Universal Orlando's Kings Cross Station.

The show is on hiatus until October 3rd, but this week, we go back and listen to a favorite episode of everyone here at the show... 10 Things I Hate About You! We discuss the 10 most hated things about visting theme parks.

The show might be in hiatus until October 3rd, but this week, we take you back in time to see the origin of one of the most talked about inside jokes on CoasterRadio.com!

THIS WEEK: It's the Season Eight Finale of CoasterRadio.com! We start off this week's show with a story about a Marine who was denied admission to a theme park because of a shirt he was wearing. Falcon's Fury at Busch Gardens Tampa is finally accepting rider. We have a Live Trip Report! Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain is no more... but is there a way to replicate the experience? Take our Season Eight Listener Survey! And we close out the season with a fantastic round of Theme Park Smarts! Plus, we have a major clue about a BIG EVENT in Season Nine!

This weel, we feature Live Trip Reports from listeners all over the world! We have trip reports from Alton Towers, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Cedar Point, Thorpe Park, WB Movie World, California's Great America, Disneyland, Drayton Manor and many more!

This week, Hersheypark has announced their new roller coaster for 2015 - Laff Trakk. Carowinds is playing mind games with the CoasterBoys. We have a Live Trip Report from an Alpine Coaster in Austria! We also go though USA Today's List of the Top 10 Most Thrilling Theme Park Rides and talk with someone who actually experienced the #1 most thrilling ride on the list!

This week, we could we be moving closer towards having more Star Wars in the Disney Parks? We also talk about the world's first-ever "Sports Theme Park" that is coming to Spain... and it looks a little weird. Plus, we have a Live Trip Report from Carowinds, an NPH sighting by one of our listeners AND We talk with Sally Corp. CEO John Wood about the art of the Dark Ride.

This weel. Six Flags reported an 8% drop in attendance, but a 38% rise in guest spending. We'll talk about possible reasons why. There have been a lot of strange accidents and ride evacuations this season. We talk about whether or not it affects how each of us enjoys the parks. We also have a "musical" trip report from Kings Island AND we're joined by Christian from Triotech - the creators of "Wonder Mountain's Guardian" at Canada's Wonderland. We discuss the new ride and the amazing technology behind its interactivity. Plus a lot more!

On this week's show, Holiday World has just announced their new project for 2015… the nation's first launched wing coaster, Thunderbird! Paula Werne, the PR Director from the park joined us on a LIVE WEBCAST minutes after the announcement to give us details on the new ride and to tell us about several of the tough clues presented during the "66 Days at Sea" campaign! You can download this week's show as a video podcast or an audio podcast!

On this week's show, we'll talk about a new way for you to jump to the front of the line at Sea World Parks. We'll also discuss how Kings Island is inviting certain passholders to get to the front of the line as well. Tom from Louisville joins us to review Kentucky Kingdom. Plus we have Live Trip Reports from Elitch Gardens and Six Flags Over Texas and announce a fantastic LIVE show next week!

This weel, we talk about the coaster derailment at a California park. We hear a review of Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom at Six Flags Great Adventure and discuss its operations as it relates to Kingda Ka. We take a look at the amazing line for "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts." EB makes his bold predictions about Holiday World's new 2015 Attraction.We talk about an innovative guest relations concept at Darien Lake this season. Call our Voicemail line at 206-339-3360 to be a part of the show!

This week, we honor America with the Sparktacular Exploosioloosia! After that, Hagrid stops by to talk about problems with "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts!" Then, a Live Trip report from Six Flags New England. Mike also has a Trip Report from Hersheypark, including a review of Sky Rush. Plus, we hear from listeners about their Theme Park Disasters. Call 206-339-3360 to be a part of the show!

This week, Seth Kubersky joins us to review Universal Orlando's Diagon Alley! He tells us what we can look forward to in "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts!" Also, will the closing of the American Idol Experience be the first step towards a Star Wars Land? We also have a Live Trip Report from the New Thunderbolt at Coney Island! And,CM Venom stops by to review Goliath, the new RMC coaster at Six Flags Great America.

This week, Tom from Louiville talks with Amusement Industry Expert Tim O'Brien! They discuss a ton of topics about the amusement industry, including side shows, carnivals, the history of regional parks and a whole lot more! Plus, we learn about some of the AMAZING items that can be found in Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditoriums all over the world.

Call our voicemail line at 206-339-3360 and be part of the show!! This week, the guys discuss the Skyscraper coaster coming to Orlando in 2016! When it opens, it will be the tallest roller coaster in the world! Also, news on how Cedar Point had to shut down for two days because a water pipe broke. We also have a Live Trip Report from Waldameer! Plus, the CoasterRadio.com audience comes up with their own Game Changing Theme Park Attractions

Call our voicemail line and be a part of the show! 206-339-3360 This week, Mike and EB debate CNN's list of the 12 Game Changing Theme Park Attractions. We also hear a Live Trip Report from Six Flags Magic Mountain. EB talks about his visit to Kings Island and how he wiped out out on the Flow Rider. The guys also talk about the crazy CoasterBoy reaction to EB's Holiday World clue. Finally, the show goes live to Layer Elementary School to talk with the kids about their Coaster Design Project! Plus a lot more!

This week, Mike and EB bring the show to Dollywood! They review the park and all of the major attractions. They also give you a ton of tips for your visit!

On this week's show, we discuss the clues surrounding Holiday World's "66 Days at Sea."Did you see what EB discovered in Holiday World's Media Package? Also, we hear your Listener Feedback on the five-hour Princess Lines at Disney and the news on Diagon Alley at Universal. We also have a Live Trip Report from Six Flags St. Louis and hear Mike's Trip Report from Walt Disney World, including reviews of FastPass+ and Be Our Guest. Finally, Cincinnati Jon heads to Cedar Point to check out the new Gemini Midway. He interviews Rob Decker, Corporate VP of Planning and Design for Cedar Fair and Jason McClure, Vice President and General Manager for Cedar Point.

On this week's show, Universal Orlando has released more details about their new attraction for 2014 - Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts!Now that we know more details about the ride, will it live up to the hype? We also find out why Universal hasn't set an opening date yet. We hear a Live Trip Report from Carowinds and discuss Holiday World's removal of Pilgrim's Plunge / Giraffica. Then, the gang from Chips, Dips and Dorks stops by to tell us about their first-ever trip to Disneyland!

We are joined by Banks Lee from Orlando Attractions Magazine: The Show! Banks reviews the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at the Magic Kingdom. We also have a Live Trip Report from the Alton Towers in England and your Listener Talkback about Seatbelts on Roller Coasters. We also have news on how "The Future" may be bright at Universal Studios Hollywood! AND, we unveil a Brand New Gameshow... KNOW YOUR COASTERBOY!

This week, we discuss seatbelts being added to some of our favorite B&M Hypercoasters. We also take a look at the first POV video from Busch Gardens Tampa's Falcon's Fury. We also have the premiere of our Listener Talkback Segment and Mike talks about his first experiences with MyMagic+. In addition to that, we have an interview with Pete Owens from Dollywood and Live Trip Reports from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. and EPCOT!