Best Jay Walt Podcasts (2024)

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Nick's ERT #97- Voltron VS Hyperia 52:01

2M ago52:01

52:01

Join Nick Hutson and special guest Adam for an adrenaline-pumping episode of ERT as they dive into the excitement of Hyperia's grand opening day at Thorpe Park! In this episode, the duo shares firsthand experiences, breaking down every twist, turn, and drop of this highly anticipated roller coaster. But the thrill doesn't stop there. Nick and Adam …

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Nick's ERT #96- Nick goes to Hyperia and Robert goes to Disneyland Paris 44:26

3M ago44:26

44:26

Nick sits down with Robert to review Hyperia - the new record breaking rollercoaster at Thorpe Park and Robert discusses his first time EVER at Disneyland Paris. You’ll also hear a short interview with Scott O’Neil - the new CEO of Merlin Entertainment.By Nick Hutson

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Nick's ERT #95- Exploring the Thrills: The World of Theme Parks with Mike Jeavons 32:53

4M ago32:53

32:53

Join host Nick Hutson in this exhilarating episode of Nick Hutson's ERT as he delves into the electrifying world of theme parks with none other than UK-based YouTuber and avid Theme Park Enthusiast, Mike Jeavons. In this lively conversation, Mike shares his passion for theme parks, recounting his fondest memories and the experiences that have fuele…

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Nick’s ERT #94- Nick and Hannah's Magical Orlando Adventure Part 2 1:21:51

5M ago1:21:51

1:21:51

Welcome back to Exclusive Ride Time (ERT) with Nick Huton, where the magic continues in the second part of Nick and Hannah's unforgettable Orlando adventure! Join us as we dive deeper into the excitement and wonder of their theme park escapades and culinary delights. In this thrilling episode, Nick and Hannah embark on a whirlwind tour through the …

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Nick's ERT #93- Magical Memories: Hannah's First American Adventure in Orlando (Part One 1:57:13

5M ago1:57:13

1:57:13

Join us on this enchanting episode of where Nick takes his girlfriend Hannah on an unforgettable journey through the magical world of Orlando's Disney and Universal attractions. With Hannah experiencing America for the very first time, every moment is filled with wonder and excitement. As Nick guides Hannah through the gates of Walt Disney World, l…

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Nick's ERT #92- 2024 Hype! 51:51

6M ago51:51

51:51

The Hype of 2024. Nick and friend Adam take a dive into 2024’s new attractions including Nemesis Reborn, Hyperia, Cadbury Dark Ride, Top Thrill 2 and Voltron - whilst also discussing Epic Universe and what else Universal has in store!By Nick Hutson

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The Art Of Proxima B 5:59

6M ago5:59

5:59

Let's talk business about an extra special planet.By Jay Walt

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tspp #408- Remembering the Great Marty Krofft! 12/15/23 49:11

9M ago49:11

49:11

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Doug, Brent and Robert remember the late great Marty Krofft, who recently passed away. Experience, influential, and relationship discussions, plus a replay of our 2008 Interview with Marty. Also some conversation on the 2023 IAAPA Expo. Enjoy! Links: Walt Disney Birthplace MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’n…

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Don't Brag About The Washing Machine. 9:14

9M ago9:14

9:14

Micheal Midas recalls a bizarre experience after bragging about his washing machine.By Jay Walt

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tspp #407- Rick Bastrup & the Adventures Of A Theme Park Designer! 11/7/23 48:31

10M ago48:31

48:31

*Subscribe @ iTunes* Rick Bastrup (President of R&R Creative Amusement Designs, Inc.) joins Doug, Brent and Robert to discuss his start in the amusement industry, R&R Creative, select attractions, and his NEW BOOK from Rivershore Press, Adventures of a Theme Park Designer: My Personal Story of Creating Memorable Theme Park Rides and Attractions. En…

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MB Shorts EP3 3:05

10M ago3:05

3:05

Let's talk about Love and Newspapers.By Jay Walt

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MB Shorts Episode 2 4:08

10M ago4:08

4:08

A suspicious fight breaks out at the Pumpkin Festival.By Jay Walt

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tspp #406- Celebrating Knott's Scary Farm 50!! w/ Jeff Tucker, Rovin Jay & Ted Daugherty 10/20/23 2:11:28

10M ago2:11:28

2:11:28

*Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP…RETURNS…TOOOOOOO…….Knott’s Scary Farm! For Haunt 50!! After a FOUR Year Hiatus, we’re back in the home park for the Season Pass Podcast with our good friend Jeff Tucker (Knott’s Berry Farm’s Entertainment “Everything Entertainment Guy” aka: Entertainment Director/Manager/Janitor), along with Knott’s Show Director, Rovin Ja…

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tspp 405.5- BONUS!! Creating Children of The Night w/ Jason Ginsburg! 10/19/23 30:51

10M ago30:51

30:51

*Subscribe @ iTunes* It’s a BONUS Season Pass Podcast with our friend, the creator of the defunct Fake Theme Park, Jason Ginsburg! He returns to discuss his newest scary project…A Haunted Song! YES!! A new song for the Haunted!!! Jason Wrote and produced a new monster genre song based on the Universal Monsters called CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT! We discu…

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MB Shorts Episode 1 1:43

10M ago1:43

1:43

Welcome Back, Pumpkin Festival.By Jay Walt

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tspp #405- Winchester UNHINGED: Housewarming w/ Michael Taffe & Amelia Richardson 10/11/23 46:01

11M ago46:01

46:01

*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass Podcast returns to the Winchester Mystery House for the newest installment of their Halloween Event called Winchester Mystery House UNHINGED: Housewarming! Doug sits with the creative group behind Unhinged, Michael Taffe (Director of Operations for Winchester Mystery House) & Amelia Richardson (Marketing Manager…

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tspp #404- Kile Ozier the CREATIVE CATALYST! 9/22/23 1:12:17

11M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass Podcast returns with our good friend and Themed Entertainment/Show/Events Creative Guy, Kile Ozier! We discuss the current status of themed entertainment and the future of it (yes…we talk the Meta-verse). Kile is also the author of a new book called Creative Catalyst: Empowering Experience Design Teams From Idea…

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tspp #403- Wheels on I-80 2023: The Return! The Review! 08/31/23 3:50:18

12M ago3:50:18

3:50:18

*Subscribe @ iTunes* The Review of the Big TSPP Summer Trip back on I-80! We review our visits to Worlds of Fun, Kings Island, Kennywood, Cedar Point, Holiday World and Silver Dollar City. Trip reviews with Doug, Robert and Brent, along with special guest Darrell Lutjens (and special apearance from the Barnes Boys, plus Truman Young). This episode …

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Nick's ERT #91- Scandinavia, Disneyland Paris and CAD! 42:01

1y ago42:01

42:01

Nick is joined by Season Pass Fan - Patrick - who’s soon about to embark upon a trip to Sweden and beyond… via London. They talk about what Patrick does for Disneyworld, as well as Nick’s most recent trip to Disneyland Paris.

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The Friendly Neighbourhood Exorcist. 12:45

1y ago12:45

12:45

After eating the Buenos Aires Special at Piper's Panzarotti, Jeeves acts in a bizarre manner, and Micheal is forced to seek an exorcist.By Jay Walt

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tspp #402- Disney's Starcruiser Mishap & More w/ Pseudonym's Ricky Brigante! 6/20/23 1:02:08

1y ago1:02:08

1:02:08

*Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP has released another Podcast Episode for 2023—We discuss the closure of Walt Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Adventure, the unfortunate operations of Six Flags 2023, our big multiple Amusement Park Trip in July, and more...And We do this all with Disney Podcasting Legend and current Themed Entertainment Entr…

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Fresh Bananas for Jack Rogers. 7:55

1y ago7:55

7:55

Micheal Midas explains the reason he hasn't been around lately - a strange vacation in Guatemala.By Jay Walt

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Jane Fonda: Activism Saved Me 43:42

1+ y ago43:42

43:42

Jane Fonda is a towering figure and an American legend. From Barbarella, to Klute, to 9 to 5, to her workout videos, she’s been gracing our screens for more than 50 years. And, though she may be best known for her role as an artist, surprisingly Jane says that’s not how she thinks of herself: “I consider myself, first and foremost, an activist.” An…

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Michael McAfee: There is No Shame in Caring for Everyone 37:40

1+ y ago37:40

37:40

What if we thought of America’s economic inequality as design flaws of policy, rather than the result of personal failings? And what would our policies look like if we included everyone in the design process? These are the questions that drive the work of Abby’s guest this week, Dr. Michael McAfee, president and CEO of PolicyLink. PolicyLink is a v…

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Jay Coen Gilbert: Rewriting the "Source Code" for Capitalism 37:43

1+ y ago37:43

37:43

In a recent New York Times op-ed, “America Is in a Disgraced Class of Its Own”, sociologist Matthew Desmond writes about the shameful amount of poverty in America, and our responsibility for it. He also writes about solutions. He points to B Corp as a beacon of light, a resource for people who want to support corporations that actually respect work…

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Journalist Rick Wartzman on Walmart: Good Intentions Are Not Enough 35:42

1+ y ago35:42

35:42

This week, Abby talks with business writer Rick Wartzman about what he learned while reporting his latest book: Still Broke: Walmart's Remarkable Transformation and the Limits of Socially Conscious Capitalism. Rick spent nearly three years documenting how Walmart’s directors worked to significantly improve wages and conditions for employees — and h…

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tspp #401- Remembering The Remarkable Rolly! 03/21/23 1:28:05

1+ y ago1:28:05

1:28:05

*Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP finally returns for 2023; unfortunately to discuss the loss of a legend in our industry, the Great Rolly Crump, but fortunately, to celebrate the greatness and beauty he brought to all our lives. It's a roundtable conversation on the Fantastic Crump with Doug Barnes, Brent Young (Super 78), Robert Coker (Thrillridde.com), …

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Episode #78 Pinnguaq’s new perfect place. Local real estate’s real story. Embracing Jays. New word. 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

32:10

Almost immediately upon entering its present headquarters, Ryan Oliver, knew he’d soon need more space for the constantly growing STEAM education centre, Pinnguaq. It took a few years, but Oliver, Pinnguaq’s CEO, found it – steps away from his home in Lindsay. He tours us through the soon-to-be three-storey headquarters of this national success sto…

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Bonus Episode – Wards of Wisdom – Workplace Relationships 14:59

1+ y ago14:59

14:59

There’s been a lot of water cooler talk – (and talk beyond water coolers) – about workplace romances, lately. A certain Toronto mayor (actually, now former mayor) helped inspire those conversations. What are – and what could be – the legal ramifications of workplace relationships? What rules, if any, can an employer use when it comes to relationshi…

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Labor Leader Mary Kay Henry: Building The Most Inclusive, Racially Diverse, Female Dominated Middle Class the Nation Has Ever Seen 34:28

1+ y ago34:28

34:28

If you've been paying attention, you've heard how unionization efforts are popping up all over the country, from Starbucks, Amazon and Apple; to airports, nursing homes and college campuses. Indeed, in numbers not seen in generations, American workers are fighting for higher wages, better benefits and, yes, a little more dignity on the job. This we…

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038: In Brendan Fraser We Trust. 1:11:16

1+ y ago1:11:16

1:11:16

Mike, Christian and Julia review the Oscars, beat up on more Suits (Fuck the Suits), Julia’s plea for no more time travel related pitches, Christian directs the next Muppets Movie written by Bryan Lynch (well, this is the goal!) and as always, TOP 5! Word of the Day: Surfeit. Recorded March 15, 2023.…

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Economist Kate Raworth: The Best Doughnuts are Conceptual 41:05

1+ y ago41:05

41:05

Picture your favorite doughnut. Whether it’s chocolate glazed with sprinkles, vanilla pastry cream, red velvet, you’re inadvertently invoking one of the most important reimaginings of our economy of the last 20 years: Doughnut Economics. It posits that our economy should remain in balance with our communities and the planet, and visualizes that bal…

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Episode #76 Dr recruiting. Reaboro mail pick-up. LFH music. Walt’s wonderful cartoons 32:17

1+ y ago32:17

32:17

Cindy Snider says it’s not that unlike what NHL teams do to attract free agents. But her wooing work with the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative is all about recruiting much-needed family physicians to the C of KL. Walt Radda’s cartoons bring smiles and laughter to many, including readers of The Advocate Magazine. And his art also recently earne…

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Erica Smiley: Visibilizing Labor 45:06

1+ y ago45:06

45:06

Settle in with Abby and labor organizer Erica Smiley for a free-wheeling conversation about unions, democracy, history, and so much more. Smiley is the Executive Director of Jobs with Justice, a national labor group working to change the meta-narrative about who the economy is for and what it should look like. She is also the author, along with Sar…

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