Coaster Wars

Send us Fan Mail A "drop" is a very fundamental element on almost every roller coaster. And they can come in many different forms. Today we look at a couple of coasters that take you beyond 90 degrees to really up the thrill factor. Sam brings the mini dive from Texas, Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger and Gabe brings the little powerhouse from the Mall of America, Spongebob Squarepants...

Send us Fan Mail Calling all budding roller coaster enthusiasts! This episode is a great way to get started on learning all the weird and wacky terms that make up roller coaster lingo. No longer will you be scanning a forum on the latest park edition and feel like you are reading a foreign language!

Send us Fan Mail Sam and Gabe are woody lovers through and through. Not to mention even if a coaster isn't their favorite, they would never call it bad. Well this week, we take a look at a couple bad woodies! Sam brings Screamin Eagle and Gabe with Wilde Beast show you the bottom of the barrel of the roller coastering world. As always contact us at our email coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail Coasters have to go through so many safety checks it might seem excessive. You'll be waiting for the line to open seeing those test trains thinking, why does it take so long? Well this week we take a look at a couple of a coasters that make us think the safety inspector has been on vacation for the past 10 years. Join Sam and Gabe as they discuss a couple of flyers, Superman:...

Send us Fan Mail Sam and Gabe are back with a lesson in roller coaster on a favorite manufacturer of theirs, Gravity Group. This company has brought about some of the craziest wooden coaster to exist, and as woody lovers here, some of our favorite coasters. Join us this week to learn the in and outs of this company and take a peak into their roller coaster catalog. 

Send us Fan Mail Sam and Gabe have demonstrated time and again their love of wooden roller coasters. They really appreciate the character they have, the history they can contain and how they can still surprise you. Today, Sam and Gabe needed an excuse to highlight a couple woodies that aren't talked about very often.

Send us Fan Mail It's not very often Sam and Gabe get the opportunity to ride coasters the year they open. With their big trip this year, they were able to change that. In this episode we take a look at some great additions to their respective park line ups. As always contact us at our email coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail Join us this week for a special episode this week on Kings Island. In this episode, Sam and Gabe will take a look at the coaster line up and discuss what the problem is with Kings Island. As always you contact us at our email coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail This week, Gabe and Sam show that great things can come in small packages! They take a look a their list to bring you two great coasters under 100ft tall. It really goes to show that being the biggest doesn't make you the best. 

Send us Fan Mail One of the best things about our podcast format here at Coaster Wars is that often times we end up comparing seemingly random roller coasters. Well this week Sam and Gabe really live up to that standard as they literally had a website randomly pick their roller coasters! As always feel free to contact us at our email coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail Getting re-rides on a roller coaster can really change your opinion of them. From different conditions, different spots in you roller coaster enthusiast journey or maybe even a change in what you value in a coaster can really influence a re-ride. This week Sam and Gabe take a look at some coasters that they think got better in the 2025 season. As always send us any feedback or epi...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks episode is one for the history buffs, as Sam and Gabe take a look at the oldest credits in their lists. It is very cool to look back on where coasters started and the small innovations made to bring us the thrill machines of today. Joins us this week as we look at 100 year old roller coasters! As always you can contact us at anytime with episode suggestion or feedback a...

Send us Fan Mail Sam and Gabe are back from their Holiday Break with a very special episode, another listener suggestion. This week Sam and Gabe take a look at the best ways to be put up-side down! Join us this week for a look at couple of family coasters that get a little topsy turvy.

Send us Fan Mail Often when discussing roller coasters, and the parks they are at, heated discussions arise over which is the best. Often times the 2nd best coaster in a park, put anywhere else could very well be a top contender. Join us this week as Sam and Gabe look past the "best" to see what else parks have to offer.  *Special Note*: Make sure to listen to the end of the episode, Gab...

Send us Fan Mail Sam and Gabe have had quite the extraordinary roller coastering season! Both of them have ridden over 100 more roller coasters doubling their credit counts. As such it is about time they both revisited their Top 15 roller coasters. Join us this week to see which roller coasters they think are the best. As always please reach out to us on any of our social or at our email coasterwa...

Send us Fan Mail Sam and Gabe present their first request episode! As the first listener to request an episode (actually multiple) Sam and Gabe wanted to fit it in as soon as possible! And they picked quite the perfect topic, Best First Drop! Gabe brings the classic Raging Bull while Sam went in a different direction with Steel Curtain! Join us this week to see how their drops stack up. Want to be...

Send us Fan Mail Joins us this week as Sam and Gabe take a look at another couple of surprising coasters, unfortunately not in the good way. Sam brings Twisted Timbers, an RMC that was bit too much and Gabe brings Hydra The Revenge, which couldn't quite live up to his expectations.  As always shoot us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or episode suggestions.

Send us Fan Mail There are a lot of ways that roller coasters can surprise you. Sometimes they have a reputation, sometimes their manufacturer will give you an opinion or sometimes you don't know anything and after a ride it turns you opinion on its head. This week Sam and Gabe take a look at a couple of coasters that sort of gave them a punch in the face right from their blind spot. As alway...

Send us Fan Mail The first battle episode of the season is here! This week is a real David vs. Goliath with Sam bringing Verbolten standing at a massive height of 88ft versus Gabe's Top Thrill 2 , a true power house of the roller coaster world. It's sure to be a fun one.  As always shoot us an email anytime at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com!

Send us Fan Mail It's finally the start of Season 3! Sam and Gabe are here this week to do some general housekeeping. For anyone new this is a great place to get info on how the podcast works and episode formats. For anyone returning this is a preview of our schedule for the beginning of the season. And then we move into current roller coaster news and a debate in the enthusiast world right n...

Send us Fan Mail Sam and Gabe are back with Season 3! Kicking off the season we have a trip talks episode on Six Flags Fiesta Texas where Sam and Gabe got to enjoy Fright Fest. A perfect way to ease you all back in and then join us next week for Episode 0. As always send us an email with any feedback or suggestions at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail Last week Sam gave you the line up for their trip and this week they tell you what they are most excited for! Gabe choses what very well might be his new number one while Sam goes for one that will put a smile on her face. Not really much of a face off but still 2 great coasters to look forward too.  Next is the season finale with a Coasters 101 on the Coaster Wars! An you can con...

Send us Fan Mail Well Sam and Gabe are quickly cementing "if nothing else, we're consistently inconsistent!" as the slogan of their podcast! Due to scheduling issues, they didn't get a chance to record together so this week Sam introduces the parks and rides of the 2025 Roller Coaster Extravaganza. She will do a brief overview of the full line up and go over what should be the...

Send us Fan Mail Spontaneous trips are sometimes the best and this one was definitely for the books. With their Coaster Extravaganza approaching Sam and Gabe's excitement was mounting so this seemed the perfect way to feed their roller coaster addiction. Both parks offered a great mix of ride experiences that they are very excited to share with all of you. Contact us at our email coasterwarsp...

Send us Fan Mail Rocky Mountain Construction also known as RMC really seemed to explode on the roller coaster seen with crazy creations that entertained GP and enthusiasts alike. Here, in todays episode Sam and Gabe discuss how RMC got their start and what makes them so unique in the amusement park world. Learn about the "Iron Horse Treatment", their patented track designs and even where...