Parks and Cons
Parks and Cons
ParksAndCons.com Talks Theme Parks, Conventions, Haunted Attractions, Themed Entertainment, and Other Fun Stuff!
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 519 - Time Traveling with Ted: A Walk in the Park - Knott's Scary Farm Ghost Town, Part 3 24.05.2020 1:14:29
This time, we present the ninth episode in our "Time Traveling with Ted" series, featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we add the third chapter to the "A Walk in the Park - Knott's Scary Farm Ghost Town" series. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons !
Episode 518 - Convention Center Sanitation Accreditation, IAPPA Re-Opening Plan, & Updates on Disneyland, USH, Knott's, SFMM, & More 22.05.2020 59:42
This time, we have a big dose of current events. From cons to lots of parks, we share the latest on what is happening on the path to re-opening. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons !
Episode 517 - A Walk in the Park: Universal Studios Hollywood's Castle Theater, with Jonathan Green 20.05.2020 1:20:16
This time, we present the next chapter in our "A Walk in the Park" series, our close-up look at a theme park land. In this episode, Universal Studios Hollywood expert, Jonathan Green, joins us to take us on a walk through layers of time at The Castle Theater. Listen in and enjoy! For a more in-depth look into Universal Studios Hollywood history, 25 Years Inside Universal Studios: From Tour Gu...
Episode 516 - Time Traveling with Ted: A Walk in the Park - Knott's Scary Farm Ghost Town, Part 2 18.05.2020 1:02:34
This time, we present the eighth episode in our series of shows, "Time Traveling with Ted," featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we add the second chapter to the "A Walk in the Park" through the Scary Farm version of Ghost Town. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons !
Episode 515 - Stories from the Floor: Celebrating Midsummer Scream with Rick West 15.05.2020 1:09:02
This time, we present the next chapter in our "Stories from the Floor" series. This is our close-up look at the love of the pop culture convention through the eyes of one of our guests. This time, we have Rick West as our guest. From a newbie con organizer to seasoned veteran, Rick has many stories from the floor to share. Listen in and enjoy! 45 Years Knott's Scary Farm Panel may be found at ht...
Episode 514 - A Walk in the Park: Knott's Berry Farm's Ghost Town with Eric Lynxwiler 13.05.2020 1:43:59
This time, we present the next chapter in our new-ish series. "A Walk in the Park" is our close-up look at a theme park land. In this episode, Knott's Berry Farm historian, Eric Lynxwiler, takes us on a tour of Ghost Town. Listen in and enjoy! For more fantastic Knott's history, take a look at Eric's @knottsbearyfarm2020 account on Instagram. Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, h...
Episode 513 - Time Traveling with Ted: A Walk in the Park - Knott's Scary Farm Ghost Town 08.05.2020 1:17:58
This time, we present the seventh episode in our series of shows, featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we also add a chapter to our "A Walk in the Park" series, as we take a tour of the Scary Farm version of Ghost Town. Listen in and enjoy! Referenced Midsummer Scream Panel may be found at https://youtu.be/FyHFGcM7qbc. Please, consider joining The Parks and C...
Episode 512 - Shanghai Disneyland Re-Opening & Top 3 Disneyland Activities We're Most Looking Forward To Doing 06.05.2020 36:56
This time, we have a dose of Disney talk. First, we discuss the specifics of the Shanghai Disneyland re-opening and what it might signal for our home parks. Then, we take a spontaneous turn to share three things we can't wait to do at Disneyland. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons !
Episode 511 - Stories from the Floor: Camping Out with Kerry Dixon 04.05.2020 57:21
This time, we present the next chapter in our new series. "Stories from the Floor" is our close-up look at the love of the pop culture convention, through the eyes of one of our guests. This time, we have the dynamic Kerry Dixon as our guest. From uber-organized fan to the Editor-in-Chief of the SDCC Unofficial Blog, Kerry has many stories from the floor to share. Listen in and enjoy! Informa...
Episode 510 - Parks and Cons Presents: Time Traveling with Ted: Santa Clarita Halloween Home Haunts 01.05.2020 1:35:04
This time, we the sixth episode in our "Time Traveling with Ted" series of shows, featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we discuss behind the scenes of a big night of Home Haunts. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons !
Episode 509 - A Walk in the Park: Streets of the World (AKA Illumination Area), at Universal Studios Hollywood, with Jonathan Green 29.04.2020 1:35:02
This time, we present the next chapter in our new-ish series. "A Walk in the Park" is a close-up look at a theme park land. In this episode, Universal Studios Hollywood expert, Jonathan Green, joins us on an audio tour of the Streets of the World. Listen in and enjoy! For a more in-depth look into Universal Studios Hollywood history, 25 Years Inside Universal Studios: From Tour Guide to Enter...
Episode 508 - Stories from the Floor: A Snapshot of James Riley 27.04.2020 52:08
This time, we kick off a brand new series. "Stories from the Floor" is a close-up look at the love of pop culture conventions, through the eyes of one of our guests. Up first, the marvelous James Riley. From comic shop vendor, to the Browncoats table, to SDCC Unofficial Blog photographer, and beyond, James has many stories from the floor to share. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining...
Episode 507 - Parks and Cons Presents: Time Traveling with Ted - 7 Things You May Have Missed in "Origins: Curse of Calico," at Knott's Scary Farm 24.04.2020 1:12:42
This time, we present the fifth episode in our series of shows featuring, show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we discuss seven things you may have missed in Origins: Curse of Calico, at Knott's Scary Farm 2019. Listen in and enjoy! "The Haunt Veil," mentioned in the podcast, may be found at http://www.ultimatehaunt.com/information/the-haunt-veil/ ! Please, consider jo...
Episode 506 - SDCC & AX Cancel, Rise of the Micro Cons, Knott's Bear-y Tales Progress, & Halloween Hope 21.04.2020 49:14
This time, we discuss a variety of topics! First, we discuss the recent cancellations of Anime Expo and San Diego Comic-Con. Next, we talk about the potential rise of "micro cons." Then, we head over to Buena Park for a quarantined-version update on Bear-y Tales work at Knott's Berry Farm. Lastly, we wrap up by taking a look at some promising developments in the SoCal Halloween scene. Listen in an...
Episode 505 - Parks and Cons Presents: Time Traveling with Ted - Top 5 Knott's Scary Farm Memories 17.04.2020 1:50:34
This time, we have the fourth episode in our series of shows featuring, show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we discuss our favorite Knott's Scary Farm memories. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons !
Episode 504 - A Walk in the Park: Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at the Disneyland Resort 14.04.2020 1:18:01
This time, we kick off a brand new series. "A Walk in the Park" is our close-up look at a theme park land. Up first, the new kid on the block: Disneyland's Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons !
Episode 503 - Parks and Cons Presents: Time Traveling with Ted - Top 5 Knott's Scary Farm "Others" 11.04.2020 1:26:22
This time, we have the third episode in our series of shows featuring, show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we discuss our favorite Knott's Scary Farm "Others." Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons !
Episode 502 - The Changing Landscape of Theme Parks and Conventions 07.04.2020 1:30:30
This time, we share our thoughts on what is ahead, in the world of parks and cons. Brighter days are ahead, but there will be challenges and differences, and we discuss what we anticipate. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons !
Episode 501 - Parks and Cons Presents: Time Traveling with Ted - Top 5 Knott's Scary Farm Shows & Scare Zones 04.04.2020 1:36:13
This time, we have the second episode in our series featuring, show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we discuss our favorite Knott's Scary Farm shows and scare zones. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons !
Episode 500 - Celebrating 500 Shows 02.04.2020 1:27:31
This time, we are celebrating 500 of these things! Big thanks for the support and to the listeners that supplied the questions. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons !
Episode 499 - Comic Book Talk: March 2020 Edition 30.03.2020 37:11
This time, Shawn is flying solo to offer some suggestions on comic books, for all types of readers, and on some ways to support the struggling comic industry. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons !
Episode 498 - Parks & Cons Presents: Time Travels with Ted - Top Knott's Scary Farm Mazes 27.03.2020 1:25:23
This time, we are kicking off a new series of shows, featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this first episode, we discuss our favorite Knott's Scary Farm mazes. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons !
Episode 497 - Streaming Movies: March 2020 Edition 24.03.2020 52:10
This time, we continue to try new things with an episode of streaming movie talk (spoiler-fee). We share a bit of what we've been watching and what we recommend. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons !
Episode 496 - Halloween 2020 Planning 18.03.2020 39:21
This time, we do something a little different! We take a, previously released, Parks and Cons Crew exclusive show and share it with all. This podcast goes behind the scenes of our 2020 Halloween plans. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons !
Episode 495 - Parks and Cons Changes, Spooky Expo, & Favorite Frank & Son Buys 15.03.2020 44:25
This time, we talk about a trio of items. First, we discuss some of the changes in the Parks and Cons world. Next, we talk about our quick visit to Spooky Expo. Lastly, we rundown some favorite Frank and Son acquisitions. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons !
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