The Season Pass

The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

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This is "YOUR TICKET TO RIDE!"-A diverse audio presentation on the Themed Entertainment & Amusement Industry. Immersive discussions on Theme Parks, Dark Rides, Roller Coasters, Interactive Atrractions, Themed Shows, World's Fair, etc. with the creators behind the industry. Disney Parks, Universal Studios, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, Busch Entertainment, and much more. The Most In-Depth Theme Park Podcast on the Internet!

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tspp # 44, FanCast 4 09/10/08 11.09.2008 1:06:27

This Week Nick Hutson (musicaltalk.co.uk) and Shannon join Doug Barnes in the SPDR (sorry, no Brent this week). We focus mainly on the 2008 Halloween Season, but also discuss hard times at Hard Rock Park and the closing of Astroland in Coney Island. Enjoy this Special Edition FANcast. Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the Season Pass Forums when your over there and bec...

tspp # 43, Urso is King of the World's Fair 09/03/08 04.09.2008 1:00:58

Urso Chappell of www.expomuseum.com joins Doug Barnes (Owner, Producer, Host of the Season Pass Podcast) and Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78, Host of the Season Pass Podcast) for a Big Discussion on The World's Fair! Past-Present-Future… It's all here! Please Enjoy Number 43. *Subscribe @ iTunes* Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the Season Pass Forums when...

tspp # 42, The Pilgrims Plunge to the Jonas Jungle 08/27/08 28.08.2008 1:01:01

Doug and Brent return to the Season Pass Discussion Room for episode 42. We talk Roller Coasters, Water Rides, Jungle Trekking, PETA, Mylee & the Brothers… uh… just listen. We also have a short appearance by someone and Doug takes a look at some listener feedback. Enjoy the new show! Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the Season Pass Forums when your over there and be...

tspp # 41, Is This "In The Loop???" 08/21/08 21.08.2008 33:21

Sorry for the Delay, 41 is now ready for the Pod! Nick Hutson takes over the Season Pass Discussion Room this week and has a great conversation with Pat McCabe (A Walk in the Park, In The Loop) and Erik Yates (In The Loop). Night Kingdom & WDW, Indiana Beach, Halloween Horror Nights accompanied with "Liquid Courage," The Dark Knight, and a look at What Was Beastly Kingdom/ What Became Lost Conti...

tspp # 40, The Mal-Funk-A-Dunk 08/13/08 14.08.2008 1:07:26

It's Vacation Time for the Season Pass! Check out this fun episode of Skype malfunctions, Test Runs, and On-Ride Recordings by a Amateur I-River…er…ist? The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related. Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks. Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast....

tspp # 39, Budget as Hard as a ROCK! 08/06/08 07.08.2008 1:07:41

This week; Brent and Doug Discuss Hard Rock Park Woes, Dark Knight, Tr2n, The Disneyland that never came, Window of the World, Monster Coaster, More InBev/Merlin Gossip, plus other apples to feed on. Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new MySpace and FaceBook Sites! : ) Want your "Theme/Amusement P...

tspp # 38, "and now for something completely different" 07/28/08 30.07.2008 1:08:42

For this week we are working on a new format for the show; please accept our apologies for the rough and "experimental" segments throughout the podcast. As for the show itself – Brent reports in from China and Shannon and Doug banter in the Season Pass Discussion room about the September to So Cal (the conversation digresses to a past Texas trip as well… Married People!?!) Thanx for listening...

tspp # 37, In The Blooloop 07/21/08 22.07.2008 59:37

Thrillride.com Creator Robert Coker is back in the Season Pass Discussion Room! He joins Doug Barnes (Owner and Producer of The Season Pass Podcast) as they discuss www.blooloop.com , more Six Flags woes, other views of the InBev Purchase, Pixar in DCA, future trip to Knott's, and so much more. Enjoy episode 37! Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the Season Pass Forums...

tspp # 36, Six Flags, More Stock - Less Bought! 07/14/08 15.07.2008 49:43

Brent Young and Doug Barnes are back in the Season Pass Discussion Room. We talk Super 78's future, Six Flags Dreadful Stock, and possible scenarios for Worlds of Discovery. Enjoy! Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new MySpace and FaceBook Sites! : ) Want your "Theme/Amusement Park Fun" Pictures...

tspp # 35, FanCast 3 - 07/07/08 09.07.2008 56:32

Wow! Is today Wednesday? Well, better late than never. This week's show has absolutely no educational value, but Nick Hutson and Doug Barnes fill episode 35 Water Slides, Museums, Friendship, and Graphic Gore!!! Oh… and we finally have a female appear on the show! Download the podcast to hear who it is. J Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the Season Pass Forums when...

tspp # 34, Batman is a KILLER! 06/30/08 01.07.2008 59:35

There was a slight delay on posting this week's episode because our server was down; so we apologize for being a few hours late. As for Episode #34 - Martin Palicki (Editor in Chief of InPark Magazine- http://inparkmagazine.com ) joins Brent Young (Creative Director and Co-Founder of Super 78) and Doug Barnes (Owner and Producer of The Season Pass Podcast) in the Season Pass Discussion Room wit...

tspp # 33, Vader's "Sith In A Box" 06/22/08 24.06.2008 41:49

Sorry for the confusion everyone; this is the repost of Episode 33 (lesson to all... pay attention to your edit before posting). To anyone who was offended by the previous intro of #33, please except my apology. That intro was NOT supposed to be posted... whoops! Here's the podcast w/o annoying pimp and fart jokes. Thanx again, Doug We're Back! Brent Young (Creative Director and Co-Founder o...

tspp # 32, FanCast 2 -06/14/08 14.06.2008 1:00:08

Sorry for the delay everyone, unfortunately because of schedule issues and health situations we're unable to record the special conversation this week. Instead Nick Hutson (musicaltalk.co.uk) guest spots on the show and we cover his one day visit to all 4 WDW parks… you read that correctly; FOUR PARKS in ONE DAY!!! We also review Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures. It's all good...

tspp # 31, Listener Feedback 06/08/08 09.06.2008 34:45

Episode 31 is listener feedback! Brent and Doug go over your responses and questions for the show. Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new MySpace and FaceBook Sites! : ) Want your "Theme/Amusement Park Fun" Pictures on the Season Pass Website? Send them to seasonpasspodcast@gmail.com or doug@season...

tspp # 30, The Season Pass Outakes 06/02/08 03.06.2008 1:21:52

On today's episode we have no guest. Sorry for the mishap, but we will return to the Season Pass Discussion Room next week with an amazing line up! For The Season Pass # 30 – We fill the Season Pass Discussion Room with outtakes and bloopers from past episodes. You'll hear from Brent Young, Ryan Harmon, Martin Palicki, Nick Hutson, Jerry Rees and Ricky Brigante. I also publicize a few...

tspp #29, 2008's New Attractions 05/26/08 27.05.2008 59:13

On today's episode Ryan Harmon (Creative Director and Principal of Zeitgeist) returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room. We discuss some of the great new attractions opening this weekend as well as internet fun. Doug also has an opinion on the beloved "Thrills, Chills and Spills" of the 90's. So grab your Season Pass now. J Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the ...

tspp # 28, The Barry Braverman Interview 05/19/08 20.05.2008 1:29:35

On today's episode we have 2 former Disney Imagineers in the discussion room – Ryan Harmon (Creative Director and Principal of Zeitgeist) returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room & a very Special appearance from Barry Braverman (Creative Consultant to Cultural & Design Associations and Former Executive Producer of Walt Disney Imagineering). We have a great and deep conversation on the deve...

tspp #27, The Jerry Rees Interview w/ "MAGIC" 05/12/2008 13.05.2008 1:22:25

On today's episode Jerry Rees (Writer, Director, Artist, and Disney Attraction Veteran) returns to the Season Pass Discussion Room & Ricky Brigante (Creative Director of Orlando Attractions Magazine and Host of Inside The Magic Podcast) appears for the first time, as we continue Part 2 of this immersive conversation on Disney attractions, Future Ride Technology, and so much more. Check out t...

tspp #26, The Jerry Rees Interview 05/05/08 06.05.2008 58:29

On today's episode Jerry Rees (Writer, Director, Artist, and Disney Attraction Veteran) joins us in the Season Pass Discussion Room. We talk Alien Encounter, Tron, Robin Williams, and so much more! Doug also gives his opinions on the "testing" pyrotechnics on the new X2 experience at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA. Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the Se...

tspp #25, The Doug Yellin Interview 04/28/08 29.04.2008 1:06:31

On today's episode Doug Yellin (Producer, Executive Producer, Director, Cinematographer joins us in the Season Pass Discussion Room. We discuss Iwerks, U2-3D, 3D Technology, and the Future of Immersive Entertainment. We also review the updated website. All this and more on the Season Pass Podcast. Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the Season Pass Forums when y...

tspp #24, The Gene Jeffers (TEA) Interview 04/21/08 23.04.2008 1:08:46

Hi everyone, sorry for the delay. In today's episode Gene Jeffers, Executive Director of the Themed Entertainment Association (aka-TEA), joins us in the Season Pass Discussion Room. This is a wonderful conversation about the History of Themed Entertainment and the Brilliant People Creating the Experiences we know and love. Also on the show, Doug discusses his opinion on attraction planning...

tspp #23, FanCast - 04/14/08 15.04.2008 54:51

Finally. After many technical hiccups... 23 is up for your neural pleasure. Doug has a cold (that means no rant..... OOOhhhhhh!!!), but the Season Pass Discussion Room is a full house tonight (YEAAAAAHHHH!!!). Nick Hutson (musicaltalk.co.uk) and Erik Yates (In The Loop, IOA Central Radio, coastercrew.com, and more than we're willing the type: ) Join Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78)...

tspp #22, A Wrench to Brent's & Ryan's Head 04/07/08 08.04.2008 1:10:09

We are back and throwing a wrench into the mix. Brent Young, Doug Barnes and special guest Ryan Harmen (principal and creative director of Zeitgeist) return to the Season Pass Discussion Room this week, but we're tossing in segments and "open questions" from a conversation Doug and Nick Hutson (host of musicaltalk.co.uk) had to get a professional view on the matter. Updated and Expanded WebSite-...

tspp #21, Palicki Is Back In The Hizzie! 03/31/08 01.04.2008 42:24

Hello Everyone. 21 brings the return of Martin Palicki of InPark Magazine (InParkMagazine.com). Unfortunately, no Brent this week - But... HE'LL BE BACK!!! Martin and Doug discuss Theme Park Attendance and a Plethora Media Events. Doug reviews listener feedback and an odd voicemail. : ) www.seasonpasspodcast.com Contact: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com - Host brent@seasonpasspodcast.com - Host ma...

tspp #20, Let's Drink and Rock Out!!! 03/23/08 24.03.2008 51:14

Episode # 20 has Brent and Doug back in the Discussion Room on a casual Saturday night. We talk Rockin' Coasters, Rockin' Parks and Rock in general; also TEA #s and Small World Rehab. www.seasonpasspodcast.com Contact us: Hotline- (916) 248-5524 doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@seasonpasspodcast.com The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related. Join a Cast of Experts and Fans...