Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

This week's show starts off with discussion of the  Pokemon Go  craze and how it's invading theme parks across the country. Will the regional parks pick-up on this and create their own versions of this popular app and game? One park is already  ahead of the curve . We'll hear reviews from listeners who have tried out the  Virtual Reality Experience  on roller coasters at Six Flags and Cedar Fair p...

It's never too early to start looking ahead to 2017! This week's "First Drop" focuses on possible new rides at  Hersheypark ,  Six Flags Over Georgia ,  Six Flags Fiesta Texas  and  Kings Island . Will we see major thrills at these parks? We also unveil what happened at the 2016 Podcast Awards and invite the podcaster who beat us to come on CoasterRadio.com. Will he accept our kind invitation? Nic...

This week, the CoasterRadio.com 4th of July Tradition continues! It's the "Sparktacular Explosioloosa!" This is our version of the Disney and Universal fireworks shows with funny sounding names. This year, the fireworks come from EB's Backyard in Indiana and Mike's 4th of July party in DC!

This week, Mike and EB dedicate the show to newlyweds who got married inside of a theme park!  And they actually took their vows before the big drop on a famous roller coaster!   We'll talk with the couple and find out how they pulled off this event and what it was like to start their life together while experiencing their favorite shared hobby.

We love Game Shows here at CoasterRadio.com! This week, we're ready to unveil a brand new one.. WHO WANTS TO BE A COASTERBOY? If you remember the old "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" show, it's just like that. Except, Mike and EB will be taking the place of Regis. We'll have the lifelines, the dramatic music and questions that are so difficult, only a TRUE BLUE CoasterBoy would be able to answer th...

There's lots of "behind-the-scenes" info this week as CoasterRadio.com listeners send in their "Ride Evacuation" stories. We've all seen rides break down. But every now and then, the breakdown is so bad that guests need to be removed from the rides. This usually results in people getting to see "backstage" areas of the park that are normally off-limits to park guests. So this week, we'll hear a to...

It's a RAPID FIRE week on CoasterRadio.com! We quickly go all over the country to hear Live Trip Reports from listeners ar Cedar Point , Holiday World (for Holiwood Nights), Beech Bend , Adventureland and Kentucky Kingdom . We also hear from a VERY grumpy coaster enthusiast who is really peeved that the Coaster Campout at Cedar Point was washed out by a major Sandusky storm. Will the authorities b...

An all new season of  "Bert the Conqueror" premieres on The Travel Channel  this week. We're joined by the show's host, comedian  Bert Kreischer  (live from his daughter's softball game.) He'll tell us what we can expect to see in the new season and what rides absolutely terrified him. We'll also hear about a gruesome injury he suffered for the good of his TV audience. Our interactive question is...

It's Memorial Day weekend! That means the parks are open daily!   We start this week by discussing an LA Times article about the abundance of sponsorship at the theme park.  Is this a major annoyance to guests?  Or does nobody care at all?   Our Park Hopper segment focuses on Rye Playland in New York! The guys learn a lot about the unique and antique attractions at this classic park.   We also hav...

We talk about the latest RMC to hit the scene... Joker at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom!   We also have a Live Trip Report and a Wedding Invitation from Germany! Will Mike and EB travel to Europe for a listener's wedding?   Our Park Hopper segment focuses on Dorney Park in Allentown, PA! There's a lot to know about this former trout pond and park!   Finally, our Interactive Topic asks listeners to n...

The Incredible Hulk is about to ROAR back to life at Islands of Adventure.  We'll talk about the new entrance, queue, storyline and sleek coaster trains.   Shanghai Disneyland opens next month, but the park is in soft openings now.  That means people are starting to take video of the rides, including Soarin' Over the World, Tron Light Cycle Power Run and the incredible new Pirates of the Caribbean...

Tis' the Season for MEDIA DAYS!   Fresh off their Media Day at Cedar Point, Kevin and Cincinatti Jon join Mike and EB to talk about their first ride on the longest, tallest and fastest dive coaster - VALRAVN!   Then, we head to Kentucky where EB had a chance to ride RMC's latest coaster creation - Storm Chaser at Kentucky Kingdom!   All this and much, much more!

This week's show epitomises the term "jam packed!"   We start with our First Drop... focusing on the court appearance of Merlin. They took full responsibility for last year's tragic accident at Alton Towers involving "The Smiler."   We play the first Live Trip Report for 2016! It comes from Ben at the Opening Day of Six Flags Great America.   We have an update on Lightning Rod at Dollywood and new...

Mike is out of town this week, much like he was back in 2006 when he attended the Media Preview for Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom.   To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of this ride, we replay our interview with Animal Kingdom's Lead Designer, Imagineer Joe Rohde.   It's fascinating to hear him speak about the ride nine months before it's grand opening. He talks about the storyline,...

Walt Disney World is experimenting with charging people for the privilege of entering the park early or be able to stay past normal closing times.  Will the regional parks follow suit?  What would a program like that look like at, say, Cedar Point?   This week's ParkHopper is all about Legoland Florida. Would an average theme park fan enjoy this park? Or is it only for the kids?   Universal Studio...

Mike and EB have returned from from  Dollywood  and are back in-studio!   This week, they spend the First Drop segment going over all of the news they missed while out on the road... including  a new roller coaster coming  to  Busch Gardens Williamsburg  in 2017!   In this week's Park Hopper segment, the guys turn their attention to  Kennywood  in West Mifflin, PA!   And, the guys review what happ...

Mike and EB come to you from  Dollywood  to unveil the judges' decision in the 2016 "Reel" Design Contest!   Over the past two months, CoasterRadio.com listeners have submitted their ride designs for attractions based on any movie, TV show or video game.   This week, our esteemed panel of judges have each rendered their verdict!   Our judging panel includes:   Legendary Attraction Creator  Gary Go...

The show comes to you from the first CoasterRadio.com Listener Meet-Up of 2016 at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN!   Mike, EB and a LIVE studio audience review the rides, food and other attractions at this classic southern park.   Plus, there are a few surprise guests!

THIS WEEK: Mike and EB preview the first CoasterRadio.com Listener Meet-up of 2016 at Dollywood!   All this and much, much more!

THIS WEEK: Mike and EB detail each of the 10 Semi-Finalists in the Reel Design Contest!   Check out each of the Semi-FInalists!   Steve Mosley -  Bilbo’s Barrel Rush Tim Wilson -  Creature from the Black Lagoon Chris Ayala -  A Goofy Movie Sean Catherall -  James Bond: Life or Death Casino Benjamin Van Bowl -  Dr. Who: Blink FD Kirkman -  Rita Skeeter Presents - Behind the Scenes of the TriWizard...

Six Flags made  a surprise announcement  about how they will be adding Virtual Reality to nine of their roller coasters across North America. Mike and EB will discuss the pros and cons and whether this will be a fad or a longtime hit. (2:10)   "Park Hopper" returns as we go into detail about  Adventuredome in Las Vegas . (15:37)   We unveil the final five semi-finalists in the 2016 Reel Design Con...

This week, Mike monopolizes the "Off-Topic" segment to complain about ABC's two-hour broadcast that was  supposed  to be a celebration of Disneyland's 60th Anniversary. (0:57)   "Park Hopper" returns as we go into detail about  Busch Gardens Williamsburg . (9:35)   We unveil the next three semi-finalists in the 2016 Reel Design Contest! (18:22)   Plus, we'll interview the production team who creat...

This week, Off-Topic returns with a strange story about an "amorous" couple who got caught "knockin' boots" on the High Roller Ferris Wheel in Las Vegas. (2:58)   We unveil the first three semi-finalists in the 2016 Reel Design Contest! (14:22)   And we play Theme Park Smarts! The game show where a CoasterRadio.com listener must figure out how much an average person on the street knows about theme...

Part II of our 2016 Listener Question Show is here!   Mike and EB tackle your pressing questions, both on-topic and off-topic!   Some highlights: 2:35 - What "holidays" would we add to Holiday World 5:32 - What countries would we add toWorld Showcase 8:30 - Our celebrity "Free Passes" 11:27 - Reactions to "CoasterBoy Christmas Carol" 12:58 - CoasterBoy Puppet Videos 14:45 - What sports did we play...

It's an off-season favorite! The 2016 Listener Question Show is here!   Mike and EB tackle your pressing questions, both on-topic and off-topic!   Some highlights: 2:20 - What was your most memorable ride with a loved one? 3:28 - Is Millennium Force scarier than El Toro? 4:25 - Where was your first kiss? 7:10 - Have you ever been embarrassed to admit that you host a podcast about theme parks? 18:4...