Tower Topics

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A podcast by Kings Island fans, for Kings Island fans. That is who we are and that is who we care about. Hosted by Don Helbig and Ryan Suhr.

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Hmmm: What Is Kings Island’s Parent Company Up To? 16.01.2026 55:19

Hmmm: What Is Kings Island’s Parent Company Up To? Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Leave a voicemail or text message:...

The Dick Van Dyke Playbook: How Kings Island Can Leverage Travis Kelce 14.01.2026 45:28

How could Six Flags leverage Travis Kelce like Kings Island did Dick Van Dyke? Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Leave a voicemail or text message: 513-399-7538 Lis...

Kings Island Buyer’s Remorse: 5 Rides the Park Might Redo Today 12.01.2026 36:08

If Kings Island could do it over again, would they? Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Leave a voicemail or text message:...

What If Kings Island Never Built WaterWorks — Now Soak City? 09.01.2026 30:31

Soak City has been a staple at Kings Island for over 30 years... but what if it was never built? Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/t...

Kings Island Decades: 1970s 07.01.2026 29:19

A retrospective of Kings Island's first decade! Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Leave a voicemail or text message: 513...

The Grand Carousel Turns 100: How Kings Island Can Celebrate It Right 05.01.2026 37:28

We will be hitting and incredible anniversary at Kings Island in 2026! Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Leave a voicema...

Why Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare Could Be Summer’s Hottest New Ride 02.01.2026 43:43

We are learning a lot about Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare, which is coming to Kings Island in 2026! Regardless of what happens, it may just be the hottest new ride of 2026! Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share...

Best of 2025: Don & Ryan’s Favorite Moments 31.12.2025 23:01

As 2025 comes to a close, Don and Ryan reflect on the moment that defined the season. Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics...

Kings Island on New Year’s Eve: Worth It or Skip It? 29.12.2025 23:30

2025 is coming to a close but there is one last opportunity to enjoy the park before it goes to bed or the winter. Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: h...

Jingle Bell Ball vs. Toy Factory: Which Tinker Show Wins? 26.12.2025 26:26

Tinker is back with a new adventure, but how does it stack up against the previous Tinker shows? Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/t...

The Redditor Who Tried to Stop Tower Topics 24.12.2025 6:11

Just a little fun on this Christmas Eve. Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Leave a voicemail or text message: 513-399-...

Are Changes Coming to Coasterstock? 22.12.2025 37:30

With a new sheriff in town, will we see some controversial changes to Coasterstock? Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Le...

Top 5 Changes We Want the New Six Flags CEO to Make 19.12.2025 49:36

There's a new sheriff in town and these are the top five things we'd like to see him change at Kings Island. Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: https:/...

Kings Island Wrapped: The Top Moments of 2025 17.12.2025 55:47

2025 is almost in the books. These are the things that made it a remarkable year. Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Leav...

Tower Topics Debate: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? 15.12.2025 33:44

It's the ultimate Christmas dinner table debate. Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Leave a voicemail or text message: 51...

Bringing Kings Island to Life—One Print at a Time 12.12.2025 43:32

When it comes to Christmas gifts for Kings Island fans, Allen Green has you covered! Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics L...

What If Kings Island Renamed Every WinterFest Ride? 10.12.2025 23:13

Kings Island renames a few rides for WinterFest. What if they went all in? Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Leave a voi...

WinterFest Curveball: What Guests Won’t Find This Holiday Season 08.12.2025 40:28

WinterFest is back to much fanfare; however, guests are noticing that something was quietly removed from the lineup this year. Official merch store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics member for some great perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRnyxCuy1KOrAp_t6mMjRw/join Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Voicemail or Text: 513-399-7538 Listener Ques...

Tower Topics Roundtable: WinterFest Hits, Misses & Must-Dos 05.12.2025 37:06

Learn from a panel of Kings Island super-fans and experts about everything WinterFest 2025! Merch: http://www.store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics member for some great perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRnyxCuy1KOrAp_t6mMjRw/join Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Voicemail or Text: 513-399-7538 Listener Questions: Hosts[at]TowerTopics.com Check out Don'...

Kings Island WinterFest: 11–7 or 5–10? You Decide 03.12.2025 42:29

**Since the recording of this episode, Carowinds' has extended their WinterFest hours. Would you rather have WinterFest during the day or at night? If you're a fan of Kings Island and Carowinds, you have that choice this year. Official merch store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics member for some great perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRnyxCuy1KOrAp_t6mMjRw/join Check o...

These WinterFest Foods Are a Must-Try 01.12.2025 31:47

It's the most wonderful time of the year... for your belly! Check out the food offerings at WinterFest 2025! Merch: http://www.store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics member for some great perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRnyxCuy1KOrAp_t6mMjRw/join Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Voicemail or Text: 513-399-7538 Listener Questions: Hosts[at]TowerTopics.c...

Six Flags Names New CEO: Why This Matters for Kings Island Fans 28.11.2025 41:45

Six Flags has finally announced their new CEO. What could this mean for you? Official merch store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics member for some great perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRnyxCuy1KOrAp_t6mMjRw/join Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Voicemail or Text: 513-399-7538 Listener Questions: Hosts[at]TowerTopics.com Check out Don's...

Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, and Stuffing 26.11.2025 41:36

It's Thanksgiving Eve and we are thankful for you! Official merch store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics member for some great perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRnyxCuy1KOrAp_t6mMjRw/join Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Voicemail or Text: 513-399-7538 Listener Questions: Hosts[at]TowerTopics.com Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksb...

IAAPA 2025: Big Reveals & Bold Ideas 24.11.2025 49:24

The IAAPA International Expo, the largest convention in the world for the theme park industry, is now in the books for 2025. What did we see? Most importantly, what could we see coming to Kings Island? Official merch store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics member for some great perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRnyxCuy1KOrAp_t6mMjRw/join Check out the podcast version: h...

Kings Island Unveils Phantom Theater at IAAPA — And Fans Are Losing It! 21.11.2025 47:05

We got our official first look at the Maestro and No Legs Larry! Official merch store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics member for some great perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRnyxCuy1KOrAp_t6mMjRw/join Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Voicemail or Text: 513-399-7538 Listener Questions: Hosts[at]TowerTopics.com Check out Don's blog: http://w...