CoasterRadio.com: The Original Theme Park Podcast 6k4b3l

This week, EB s the show live from Holiday World and Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana! He'll have a full review of the park in "real-time" including updates on The Voyage, The Legend, The Raven, Thunderbird and Good Gravy! The guys also have updates on the latest news, rumors and trip reports from around the amusement industry. Plus, we have the return of the "SOUNDWAVE" contest!

Mike and EB kickoff of the summer theme park season by hearing a warning about the implications of the Six Flags and Cedar Fair merger...from a former CEO. The guys talk about new attractions like Siren's Curse and the unique zombie event at Hello Kitty Park in Japan. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the grand opening of Epic Universe and the challenges faced during its preview phase. The conversation shifts to listener interactions through the mailbag and trip reports from various parks, highlighting the excitement for the start of the 2025 season.

Mike is at Busch Gardens Williamsburg this week for the opening of "The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf's Revenge." He'll review the ride and talk with the Corporate Director of Rides & Engineering for United Parks and Resorts. He'll talk about this new roller coaster from B&M that pays tribute to the original "Big Bad Wolf" story and coaster from the 1980s. Mike and EB also talk about the latest news and rumors from around the industry.

We are ed by Seth Kubersky, the author of "The Unnofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025" to talk about EPIC UNIVERSE. Seth has been to the park multiple times and has experienced every attraction. He'll take us on a virtual tour of the park and give us the pros and cons of each land and ride. We'll also have the latest news from around the industry, including talk about the closing of Six Flags America.

This week, we talk about the fantastic "Back to The Future Destination Hill Valley" experience at Universal Studios Hollywood's FanFest Nights. Is this one of the best theme park events ever? We also have a ton of news and rumors from around the world. In the second half of the show, we play the second qualifying round of "The Ultimate." It's our new game show where we search for the ultimate theme park fan.

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!

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.

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!

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, ions and podcasts.

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 of the managment team about the park's 50th Anniversary.

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.

Mike and EB are ed 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!

We are ed 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.

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 California trip and whether or not theme park prices have gone too high.

This week, Mike and EB kick the show off my 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 Universal Fan Fest nights, weighing the appeal of special events against the reality of past experiences. The guys also discuss listener from their recent survey, highlighting both the positive and negative from listeners.

This week, Mike and EB are ed by theme park expert Arthur Levine to discuss the most anticipated roller coasters of 2025. They preview Alpine Fury at Canada's Wonderland, Georgia Goldrusher at Six Flags Over Georgia, and the unbelievable Falcon's Flight in Saudi Arabia. Plus, they talk about the potential of Lost Island Theme Park and the highly anticipated Epic Universe, showcasing unique experiences like Donkey Kong Minecart Madness, Curse of the Werewolf and Stardust Racers.

Mike and EB are ed by Theme Park Expert Arthur Levine (aboutthemeparks.fun) as they take a look at all of the new attractions coming to theme parks in 2025! The guys talk about Epic Universe, Six Flags Qiddiya City and MORE!

Mike and EB are back with an annual tradition for the new year...Coasterdamus, where they make predictions about the amusement industry for the year. They reflect on past predictions and analyze their accuracy. Then, EB and the listeners make bold predictions for 2025, including potential new rides and park developments. The conversation also touches on expansions, the legacy of iconic rides, and the importance of theming in attractions. 

This week, Mike and E.B. kick off the 20th season of Coaster Radio! They discuss the new theme song and logo, introduce a nostalgic game show called "Soundwave," and share news about a rumored roller coaster coming to Six Flags Magic Mountain. They also bid farewell to "Rip Ride Rocket" at Universal Orlando and "Berserker" at Kings Dominion, reflecting on the nostalgia and memories associated with these attractions. They also hear a review of the new "Jungle Rush" attraction in Australia and celebrate the 20th anniversary of Coaster Radio with a return of the character "Coaster Boy," who ionately critiques the current state of roller coasters and the industry. The guys also reflect on the changes in theme parks over the past 20 years, introduce exciting new segments for Season 20, and engage with listeners through the mailbag.

Mike and EB close out the year by naming the CoasterRadio.com Best New Attraction of 2024! They also talk about a new rumor about what would be a major ride removal in 2025.