Nick's ERT #96- Nick goes to Hyperia and Robert goes to Disneyland Paris
The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast
Release Date: 06/02/2024
tspp #416- Knott's Scary Farm 2025 w/ Jon Asperin & Jeff Tucker! 10/29/25
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We RETURN to the TSPP Mother Earth of Haunt..Knott’s BerryFarm for Scary Farm 2025! Jeff Tucker joins Doug and Robert on all the happening for this year’s Haunt Event and we are also joined by Maze Designer and Creative, Jon Asperin to discuss his 2025 works and guide us through a Walk-Though of his new creation, MARY. Spooky and chilling fun ahead, Enjoy. **Bonus audio at the end...Stereo Experience of The ZOO (Haunted Maze). Links: Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: Like the TSPP Facebook page! - Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - Contact us: Doug -...
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tspp #415- Howl-O-Scream 2025 @ SeaWorld San Diego! 10/21/25
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We are at SeaWorld San Diego for Howl-O-Scream 2025! Doug is joined by SeaWorld Entertainment Specialist, Alexander Krikes to learn more about the fifth year of the event, its five mazes, eight scare zones, shows and more. We are also joined by the rest of the event creative team on the stomping grounds of the incredible Monster Stomp music and dance spectacular—Jordan Mason - Entertainment Specialist (Technical Production), Leo Gentleman - Entertainment Specialist (Technical Production), and Verenice Meza - Entertainment Specialist (Creative Production). There’s also three complete stereo...
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Nick’s ERT #103 – Epic Universe Trip Report!
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Nick and Hannah head to Universal Orlando’s brand-new theme park, Epic Universe! From jaw-dropping rides to a few hiccups along the way, they share their honest take on everything this dazzling park has to offer. Expect lively discussion on the attractions, the food (of course!), and even the little errors that come with opening a park of this scale. Join us as we step through the portal and explore one of the most exciting theme park openings in recent history!
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tspp #414- Midsummer Scream 2025 Review w/ Doug Barnes & Rick West! 8/21/25
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Doug reviews his experience at Midsummer Scream 2025 that was on August 15-17. Joining Doug from ground zero of Midsummer Scream is Creative Director Rick West. Enjoy. Links: Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: Like the TSPP Facebook page! - Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - Contact us: Doug - seasonpasspodcast@gmail.com Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show. Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2025 Season Pass Podcast
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tspp #413- Midsummer Scream 2025 Preview w/ Creative Director, Rick West! 8/6/25
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Doug and Robert will be returning to Midsummer Scream for 2025 on August 15-17. Here to tell us what we’re in for is Midsummer Scream Creative Director (and long time friend of the Season Pass), Rick West. Enjoy. Links: Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: Like the TSPP Facebook page! - Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - Contact us: Doug - seasonpasspodcast@gmail.com Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show. Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2025 Season Pass Podcast
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Nick's ERT #102- All Aboard to Universal UK
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In this very special episode of Nick’s ERT, Nick is joined by fellow theme park aficionado Adam for a journey with a difference — quite literally! The pair hop on a train from London to Bedford to visit the proposed site for the UK’s brand-new Universal Studios theme park. Join them on the rails as they chat candidly about what this massive project could mean for British tourism, the UK theme park landscape and Merlin’s monopoly. From the excitement of immersive lands and blockbuster IPs to the challenges of local infrastructure, planning red tape, and good old British weather —...
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tspp #412- 30 Years of Universal Studios WaterWorld w/ Eddie Newquist, Nick Drobins & Norm Kahn 6/4/25
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Doug, Brent and Robert celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the greatest themed entertainment stunt show ever, The WaterWorld Stunt Show at Universal Studios Hollywood! Also joining the conversation...some of the creative/production crew that made this BOMB SHOW happen: Eddie Newquist (Former Creative Director of Universal Creative/WaterWorld), Nick Drobins (Former Universal Studios Tech Guy & Director of Technical Design for WaterWorld), and Norm Kahn (Former Project Manager/VP of Entertainment for Universal Studios/Production Manager & Everything Man for WaterWorld). Discussion...
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Nick's ETR #101- From Fear to Hyperia – Hannah’s Rollercoaster Breakthrough!
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In this thrilling episode, Hannah shares with Nick her journey from coaster-phobe to thrill-seeker! After a confidence-boosting trip to Europa Park, where she braved some of Europe’s most iconic coasters, Hannah finally faced her biggest challenge yet: riding Hyperia at Thorpe Park. Listen in as they chat about the adrenaline, the nerves, and the unexpected joy of conquering major rides at Thorpe — including The Swarm, SAW The Ride and Nemesis Inferno. The duo also dive into Europa Park's standout rollercoasters and how they compare to UK counterparts. Plus,...
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tspp #411- Epic Universe & 100 Years of Roller Coasters w/ wNYC! 4/15/25
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Doug, Brent and Robert are HERE!! In 2025!! Yes Ya’ll! Brent revues his Epic Universe experience while Doug and Robert drool on their mics. BUT! Doug and Robert also share their talk on a 100 years of roller coasters on WNYC New York Public Radio with Brian Lehrer, Friday, April 11, 2025. We’re back peeps! Enjoy. Links: Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: Like the TSPP Facebook page! - Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - Contact us: Doug - seasonpasspodcast@gmail.com Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show. Your support is extremely...
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Nick's ERT #100- Paris Vs Bedford (The Studio Edition)
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In this super-sized episode of Nick's ERT, we’re back on track with more theme park tea—because Universal’s UK park plans just won’t quit! In the first half, Nick is joined by Hannah to take a wander through the latest changes coming to Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris. From reimagined lands to possible new IPs, what’s in store for the French mouse house and is this really in retaliation to Universal coming to the UK?! Then, it’s all aboard to Bedford! In part two, Nick and Adam dream big as they dig into the themes, rumours, and wild hopes for Universal’s...
info_outlineNick sits down with Robert to review Hyperia - the new record breaking rollercoaster at Thorpe Park and Robert discusses his first time EVER at Disneyland Paris. You’ll also hear a short interview with Scott O’Neil - the new CEO of Merlin Entertainment.