Episode #206: The Final Ride
Coaster Talk Podcast
Thank you all for five wonderful years, we hope you all have enjoyed it as much as we did. It's unfortunately time we pack it up and head home, but not before we give you one last kick-ass episode. SHOW NOTES:
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Episode #205: Big Bear Mountain We're Coming For You!
Coaster Talk Podcast
In this week's episode, James and Timmy hold down the fort while Bob deals with work. The two of them discuss the latest news in the industry, including a big retheme at Universal Orlando, another big fight breaking out at a major park, and another wooden coaster receiving titan track. In the second half of the show, James and Timmy discuss their sporadic trip to Dollywood, which includes a review of the all-new Big Bear Mountain! We hope that you all have fun with this episode with all the fun we had making it! Show Notes:
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Episode #204: Darkoaster...Exists!
Coaster Talk Podcast
In this week's jam-packed episode, the hosts cover the weekly news, including some updates about some new parks, Six Flags park updates, and a teaser about Top Thrill Dragster. The second half of the show is a review of the brand-new DarKoaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Strap in for this week's episode, it's filled with fun conversation! Show Notes:
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Episode #203: FIAT and the Florida IDIOT
Coaster Talk Podcast
In this week's episode, the hosts cover all of the political news out of Orlando and lots of industry announcements coming from all around the country. The second half topic this week is a discussion regarding year-round operation at regional parks. This week has some great arguments and feels just like a classic Coaster Talk Podcast episode so make sure to enjoy!
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Episode #202: Disney Is On Fire!
Coaster Talk Podcast
This week's news includes lots of coverage of the latest happenings in Florida, including news from both Disney World and Universal as well as some coverage of other parks such as Lagoon and Dollywood. The second half of the show includes some discussion of the latest (rumored) closure at Kentucky Kingdom. There's plenty of great conversation in this week's episode so make sure to enjoy! Show Notes:
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Episode #201: Would You Like Some BBQ?
Coaster Talk Podcast
We are back to our normally scheduled program with this week's show as we start our way into the two hundreds. This week has plenty of banter and arguments as we talk about some of life's most puzzling questions like the pronunciation of "BBQ." In the second half of the show the hosts discuss the latest RMC retrack and talk about last week's weekly poll. This week is a fun one so make sure to enjoy! Show Notes:
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Episode #200: A Walk Down Memory Lane
Coaster Talk Podcast
It's our 200th episode! Join us as we take a stroll down our archive, listening back to our 'best' and 'worst' moments.
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Episode #199: Twerk for Torque
Coaster Talk Podcast
In this week's show, the hosts cover some news from this last week that includes news from Disney, Kennywood, and several political topics that tie into the theme park industry. The second half of the show includes discourse on titan track and hybrid coasters. Make sure to sit back and enjoy this week's episode! Show Notes:
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Episode #198: Mutually Assured Trim Brakes
Coaster Talk Podcast
In this week's episode, nukes come up an odd amount of times...nonetheless it is an entertaining show this week without question. The first half contains a lot of catching up that we have to do, from missing a week with Florida. Then, the second half is time to tackle a huge controversy in the coaster community: trim brakes. Their purpose and the confirmation bias that seems to exist around them in the community are looked at extensively. Show Notes:
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Quick Update from Universal Orlando!
Coaster Talk Podcast
There will be no “official” show released this week as the three hosts were at Universal Orlando together. Hopefully this quick update for you guys is just as entertaining to listen to as it was to record! Make sure to look out for next week, when we get return back to our normal recording schedule!
info_outlineIn this week's episode, Timmy is out again so the classic duo of James and Bob cover this week's news. This week's news includes some changes to VelciCoaster's operations, some drama in Mack Rides, and a new coaster that looks familiar... In the second half Bob and James discuss the Friedman Doctrine and how it relates to the theme park industry. This episode is a fun one so make sure to enjoy!
Show Notes:
- You missed your chance ... but there's more
- SkyHigh Coasters owner's son dies in accident at Adventureland
- A VelociCoaster Change
- Jumanji come to life
- Bison World is.... a thought
- Cedar Fair splits from Camp Cedar
- The museum..... *sigh*
- Mack Rides Social Media
- https://www.instagram.com/mackrides_official/
- https://www.instagram.com/mack_rides/
- A Chance Skydiver headed to North Carolina
- How about that horse?
- Will it erase Velma from my mind?
- "Universal Horror Unleashed"
- I wish this park would go away already
- How The Friedman Doctrine Leads To The Enshittification Of All Things