Time Capsule - An AI Enhanced Look Back at our First Episode
Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast
Release Date: 04/11/2025
Disney Magic vs. Epic Universal
Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast
Mike and EB are back with news about Epic Universe, Kings Island, Las Vegas and much more! Plus, Mike is back from his trip to California where he visited Disneyland and other immersive attractions. He'll tell you stories from his travels and give reviews of "new-to-him" rides and attractions!
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Time Capsule - An AI Enhanced Look Back at our First Episode
Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast
We are two weeks away from our 20th Anniversary. To help celebrate, Mike has used a bunch of fancy audio programs to remaster the very first episode of Coaster Radio. You'll hear Mike, E.B., Mario, Flava and Greg kick off the podcast on April 25, 2005. You'll also hear Mike and EB in 2025 talking about what it was like to record that first episode and how the show has changed over twenty years.
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Kuka Robo Arms, Karaoke and Stephen King
Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast
The title of this episode might throw you off, but don't worry. This week, we're answering your listener questions about a variety of topics, parks, pop-culture, the podcast and more! You'll learn a lot!
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The Flash: Vertical Velocity and Deep Questions
Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast
This week, the guys hear one of the first reviews of "The Flash: Vertical Velocity" at Six Flags Great Adventure. They also answer a bunch of listener questions dealing with topics like parks, pop culture, passions and podcasts.
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Mike Rides RAPTERRA at Kings Dominion - Live!
Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast
This week, Mike is at the Media Preview for Kings Dominion's new attraction for 2025, RAPTERRA. Mike will ride the B&M Wing Coaster live on-the-air and give a full review. He'll also interview the park's Vice President and General Manager and other members of the managment team about the park's 50th Anniversary.
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Is it HOT or NOT?
Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast
This week, listeners control how things get talked about by voting on topics in REAL TIME! The interaction includes talking about news such as Six Flags selling off parks, surcharges on purchases, Disney's plans for the Rivers of America, and the use of lockers in parks. The audience also gives their opinion on the demolition of Kingda Ka, the trend of regional parks being open year-round, and the excitement surrounding new attractions for 2025.
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100 Coasters Is No Joke
Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast
Mike and EB are joined by stand-up comic Joe Yuke. Joe is on a quest to make us laugh...but also to ride 100 roller coasters by the end of the year. The guys will offer Joe their expertise and figure out the best way to help him hit his goal. We also have news about Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point, a new interactive experience coming to Walt Disney World and more ride removals!
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Adventure and Atmosphere
Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast
We are joined by Nick Huston, a UK composer who writes music for theme park attractions around the world. He'll tell us about what it takes to create the perfect musical atmosphere. Plus, he'll tell us all about his recent trip to Dubai and all of the parks he visited there. We also have amusement news from around the world.
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Have Park Prices Reached "The Ultimate?"
Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast
This week, we kick off Round One of our newest interactive game show, THE ULTIMATE. It's a game that tests listeners knowledge of theme parks, thrill rides and the podcast. We also have news from around the industry including rumors of a popular ride that might be gone in 2025. Plus, we get into a discussion about Mike's upcoming California trip and whether or not theme park prices have gone too high.
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Everyone's a Critic
Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast
This week, Mike and EB kick the show off by commenting on all of the news that happened while they were producing the last two weeks of preview episodes. They talk about the transformation of the Galactic Star Cruiser into office space, the rumored record-breakinfg dive coaster at Six Flags Over Texas, and the recent layoffs affecting several theme parks. They also provide updates on Siren's Curse at Cedar Point. Finally, they explore the upcoming Universal Fan Fest nights, weighing the appeal of special events against the reality of past experiences. The guys also discuss listener feedback...
info_outlineWe are two weeks away from our 20th Anniversary. To help celebrate, Mike has used a bunch of fancy audio programs to remaster the very first episode of Coaster Radio. You'll hear Mike, E.B., Mario, Flava and Greg kick off the podcast on April 25, 2005. You'll also hear Mike and EB in 2025 talking about what it was like to record that first episode and how the show has changed over twenty years.