Escape To Earth Issue 3 #kickstarter: http://kck.st/45Uk63F Keith James takes us through his extensive career, going from a stage manager, to developing and planning some of the biggest theme parks in the industry, and living and working all over the globe. If anyone in-bodies the moniker of "theme park legend" it's Keith James. Other podcasts by R…

Support Reptilian Media, buy a comic book! https://reptilianmedia.bigcartel.com/ Jenifer Davis takes us through her #Themepark journey as a #dancer and #performer at #DisneyWorld in #Florida, and tells us what was waiting for her, when the journey ended. Find Jenifer Davis on #instagram: Xripprincessx Also in this episode, host Steve Honeycutt talk…

Theme Park Legends takes you behind the magic of all your favorite theme parks, as well as other forms of themed entertainment. From ride operators, to entertainers, and even upper management, we know everyone has a story, and the tell it right here on the Theme Park Legends podcast. Universal Studios, Disney, Six Flags, and smaller regional parks,…

Buy Copies of Escape To Earth Here: https://reptilianmedia.bigcartel.com/ Have you ever gone to a museum, or other historical monument to find they have actors there, pretending like they are living in the past? Well that 'actor' is called a historical interpreter, and Rachel Linkous shares with us what it takes to be one! Follow Reptilian Media an…

Checkout The Waldameer Mystery Files by David Gorman Waldameer and WaterWorld Escape To Earth Issue #2 Kickstarter ends 02-01-2023 David Gorman talks about what it's like being the son of parents who own a #themepark, #Waldameer! David talks about his various jobs in the park over the years, his favorite rides, and how his children's book series Th…

Check out Max Ivy here- Equipment sales-Midwaymarkeyplace.com Blindblogger.net Wwhyexcuse.com Max's podcast Support Reptilian Media Buy copies of Escape To Earth Here: https://reptilianmedia.bigcartel.com/ Support us on Pay Pal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... Current ride broker and podcaster Max Ivy takes us on a #rollercoaster ride thro…

Buy copies of Escape To Earth Here: https://reptilianmedia.bigcartel.com/ Support us on Pay Pal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... John's movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFFeWctFX34&list=WL&index=1&t=12s&ab_channel=VirginsNeverDieFilm It's that time of year again, spooky season! And what better way to celebrate, then with stories from…

Check out Escape To Earth #1 Kickstarter and Teaser Trailer Andy's Youtube Channel 2 Real Geeks. Ride Technician Danny Kurtz takes us on a fascination journey that begins with him working as a scareactor in New York, and ends with him moving with his wife to the theme mark mecca of the world Orlando, Florida and becoming a ride tech. How did he do …

What's it like being a cook in the most magical place on Earth? I'm talking about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter of course, and Robert Dunne worked there for 3 years, and he tells all the magic that goes into working at a magical eatery such as the Three Broomsticks, but that's not all! Rob has 3 years of Horror Nights under his belt as well, …

Ever look up at a rollercoaster and wondered who built it? Well on this episode we talk to Evan Schuler, the guy who very well might have! Check out Evan! Insta: @rollercoasterroady Tic Toc: knwmad Check out our other podcasts! Ray Can't Sleep- www.raycantsleep.com or where ever you get podcasts. Obscurity Now! on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c…

Alex Morgan worked at Universal Studios Hollywood as a ride operator for The Mummy attraction, as well as getting his scare on as a scare-actor for Halloween Horror Nights. Alex gives us a detailed account on both jobs, and what eventually lead to him leaving the theme park world behind him. Be a guest! E-mail: reptilianmedia@gmail.com Twitter: @re…

Pat McGee is one of the few artists on our scene who has continued from the 90s till now- playing shows, writing songs, recording albums, and making it all work. We were excited to talk about all that with him, as well as things that he has done along the way -in his life, and for musicians, including an amazing songwriter music festival called Dow…

This episode we talk with cellist and composer, Kendall Ramseur. Kendall is a founding member of the group "Sons of Serendip" and is currently a board member of the Hatch Experience. https://www.sonsofserendip.com/ https://www.kendallramseur.com/By Everything

This week we we blessed to talk with our old friend Mark Bryan. Mark is a founding member of Hootie and the Blowfish. We catch up with Mark and talk about our past together, what's happening with the band and with projects he is passionate about. Mark is a guitarist, songwriter, producer, teacher and CEO of a non-profit, so the conversation covered…

This week we talk with singer, songwriter, and yogi - Rachel Beauregard. Rachel's path, like many of us professional musicians, has wound around gigs, opportunities, and the uniquely overwhelming craziness of success in this industry. Fresh off a tour with Hozier and into a new chapter of life, she shares grounding insights and advice, as well as h…

This week we talk with bass player, producer and songwriter, Andy Waldeck. Andy is a true renaissance man who founded the seminal DC band "Egypt" and 90's Alt-Rock band "Earth to Andy". Andy has co-written with a variety of rockstars and can also build you a motorcycle if need be. https://thebandeverything.com/…

This week on the Pocket we had the pleasure of talking with the super-talented Keller Williams. Keller is an old friend from the early days of the band and has gone on to build a very successful career as a touring and recording musician. We talked with Keller about the early days on the road and his ideals around being a musician and creator. http…

This week, Steve and Craig talk with production manager and sound engineer Ryan Nichols. Ryan is a long-time Everything brother, starting with mixing our shows in the early days at JMU, and through our entire journey to big stages and complex production rigs. We talk about the odd language that we created in our 'tribe,' the practical aspects of pu…

This week, Steve and Craig talk with producer Jim Ebert. Jim produced the band's major hit "Hooch" and the record it was on "Supernatural". Jim is a long time friend and collaborate of the band. He is also the survivor of a rare brain cancer as well. They also talk about Jim's foundation, Cancer Can Rock. It was another fun and inspiring POCKET. ht…

This week in the Pocket, we are joined by Joe Lawlor, from the band Egypt, and now currently with the DMB organization - as their live recording engineer who steps onstage to rip some guitar from time to time. We discuss the art of jamming, .the magic of Tim Reynolds and Willie Nelson, and DMB (of course). We've spent a ton of time with Joe through…

This week in the Pocket, we are joined by Nate Brown (drums, percussion, vocals), and we go deep on: 'The Waterboy,, life on "The (e:) Farm," playing at The Bayou in DC, and two of our favorite bands - The Authority and The Rustic Overtones. As the three core members of Everything, we have shared a wide cornucopia of experiences over the past 30 ye…

This week in the Pocket, we have Michael Allenby on to talk about his career leading up to the creation of the Festy Experience. The Festy Experience is being billed as "like a VIP experience with your favorite band in a gorgeous outdoor setting". We have known Michael for many years and it was great to have him in the conversation. www.thebandever…

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This episode we talk with technologist, maker, and Burning Man's "Camera Girl," Heather Gallagher, who we met all the way back at JMU. Some of the topics we talk about: marching band, (MRD at the Silverdome!), Burner culture, immersive/creative experiences, and the benefits of following your 'sweet spot.' https://thebandeverything.com/ https://www.…

In this inaugural episode, Steve and Craig share a few laughs and talk about the band and why they are doing a podcast.By Everything

Adam Barr is a stunt man, and actor from Australia who got his start in theme parks at Universal Studios Japan in the Wild Wild Wild West stunt show. From there he added a few more theme parks notches to his belt, eventually finding himself as the MC of the Magic Mike Style Las Vegas show known as Aussie Heat. Adam shares with us some memorable sto…

Lee Mansfield takes us through the employee only corridors of DisneyWorld. Lee was a participant in Disney's summer college program, not once but twice, first as a janitor at MGM Studios, and second in food service in Magic Kingdom. That was enough of an experience, that Lee then penned a college paper comparing Disney to Scientology. Do you think …

Rick Spencer has had a legendary career (pun intended) spanning 20 years diligently working for Universal Studios Orlando Resort, and Halloween Horror Nights. Rick started as a Tech Supervisor for Universal and eventually made his way to the creative side of the park and ending up as a creative manager for art and design. Rick takes us behind the s…

Dane Ortega takes us behind the scenes of the alleged happiest place on Earth, Disneyland. Dane worked in both attractions and food service, and tells us how terrifying the ride It's a small world is after hours. He also answers the question, which is better, the bread bowls in Disneyland, or the ones in San Francisco. These questions answrered and…

Performer and Host Carlos Leon shares what it was like working at Legoland Florida, as well as the Nick Hotel, and what inspired him to move out west to take his shot in Los Angeles, California. Check out the Tif for Tabble Podcast! https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS85MDg5NTAucnNz?fbclid=IwAR1sH0pgIqAKfPLb-szcI9…

Taylor Sokol takes us on a journey that starts with his first job ever as a scare actor for the King's Island Halloween event know as Fear Fest, then it's on to high sea's adventure, as Taylor joins the rough and tumble crew of Celebrity cruises! And that's just the beginning of this salty tale! The potential podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p…

Performer and stuntman Dirk Ellis tells us what it takes to go from suit characters at Disney World in Florida, to performing stunts in Hong Kong Disney! Dirks Links: https://www.youtube.com/user/trashbash2001 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_dirkellis_/?hl=en Download and Subscribe!Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theme-park…

Eric Modyman is a performer who started his theme park journey at Disneyland, and after an extended stay working for the mouse, decided to branch out to not only Knotts Berry Farm, but also as a tour guide for Warner Brothers studios. If you ever wanted to know what it was like working at Knott's Berry Farm, or how to become a tour guide at Warner …

Performer and stuntman Daryl D'cotta regales us with tales of opening up Singapores' first major theme park, Universal Studios, and much, much more! Social media for Daryl- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daryldcotta/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVgLvNXEB6PdTp-pqI6iLw Download and Subscribe! Apple podcastshttps://podcasts.…

Is it possible to be a successful performer, if you're only motivated by money, and have no experience in the performing arts? Todays guest Matt Smith proves that you can! From his humble beginings in attractions as a Skipper at Jaws in Universal Orlando, to taking on entertainment roles like Barney Rubble, Betelgeuse and , to working his way into …

How do you take your career in theme parks to the next level? Trevor Dion Nicholas tells us what it takes to go from singing at theme parks like DisneyWorld and Universal Japan to singing in Broadway shows like Disney's Aladdin, and Hamilton. Trevor's band: https://neighborhoodgoliath.com/ Download and Subscribe! Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.appl…

How do you go from the happiest place on Earth, to the sandiest place on Earth? Singer, performer Chris Duir takes us on a globetrotting adventure that starts with his early days as a mascot at Disneyland in Anaheim California, and ends with a contract as a singer in Dubai. How did he do it? The answers lie within this episode of Theme Park Legends…

What happens when your theme park career hits the dreaded glass ceiling, and you find yourself unable to move forward in the company? That's exactly what happened to performer Jenna Hellmuth. Jenna tell us about her time at Universal Orlando as a performer, and what she did when her ambitions collided with the dreaded GLASS CEILING!!!! APPLEPODCAST…

Everyone's path in the theme park world is different. Performers can go years auditioning again, and again never getting cast, and then there's todays' guest Adam Horwitz who started his career in theme parks when he auditioned as Indianna Jones for the Indianna Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular in Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida and got cast on h…

What happens when something you love to do for fun get's turned into a full time job? That's what happened to todays guest Rio Chavarro. Rio shares with us how his passion for impersonating Charlie Chaplin started as a fun gig on the side, but then became at full time job, when he was hired by Universal Studios Singapore. Was it a dream come true, …

Does getting married and having kids mean an end to your globetrotting adventures as a traveling theme park performer? Singer/dancer Andrew Mcfadden shows us that the answer is “no”. Andrew has worked for Universal Studios Singapore, Disney World, and Sochi Park, and though he is now married with kids, shows no signs of slowing down. How does he do…

Alejandro Cowie shares with us how a passion for acting propelled him in to multiple roles working at Six Flags Atlanta, and Universal Studios Hollywood as a performer, scareactor, and retail associate. APPLEPODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/…/theme-park-legends/id1455444792Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UZ4EAaPiOy3atGSIDhW6qStitcher: h…

Antonia Marr is a singer/dancer who's performed in multiple parks, countries, and even a cruise ship! Antonia shares with us how a passion for for song and dance took her on a globetrotting adventure that would make James Bond jealous. All this and more on this episode of Theme Park Legends! Download & Subscribe! APPLEPODCASTS: https://podcasts.app…

How do you work for Disney if you don't live anywhere near a Disney park? Perry Wilson tells us how he scored a food service job at Disney World in Florida, while living in Indianan. How is this possible? He also regales us with tales of being a food service worker in the “happiest place on Earth”. All this and more on this episode of Theme Park Le…

Rex Tiumalu is a champion fire knife dancer and Disneyworld cast member. Rex tells us how a passion for fire knife dancing took him all the way from his home on the isle of Samoa, all the way to Walt Disneyworld in Orlando dancing in the much loved Lion king musical. We also talk about what it's like being a theme park worker when your park is shut…

Shawn Allread worked his way up to tech Supervisor of Carowinds in North Carolina and found himself in charge of four theaters and a music venue! Shawn shares with us the myriad of problems he had to deal with on a daily basis including faulty stage props, angry concert goers, and egotistical rappers. Top 20 Themepark podcasts you should follow in …

Halloween is right around the corner! Which means Ghosts, Candy, Horror Movies, and if you work in haunts or theme parks, , it means trying to scare drunk guests without getting punched in the face! And on this episode we have a guy whoe's job it was to do just that; Jordan Cornwell is an actor and magcian who started is theme park career working a…

William Landsman is an actor and Improvisor who has performed multiple roles at theme parks such as Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Singapore, and Dubai Parks and Resorts. Bill tells us how a fellow Improvisor talked him in to his first theme park audition, and where it all went from there. Contact William: https://improvanopolis.com…

Paul Iankov is a singer, host, and actor that got his start at Busch Gardens in Tampa Florida, then through a seris of auditions, gigs, and acts of god found himself chasing his broadway dreams in New York City. Paul tells us what went down, and how it happened on this episode of Theme Park Legends! Contact Paul: www.PaulIankov.com Instagram: @Paul…

Jason Latona is a triple threat who has worked for 3 different Universal parks, as a singer, dancer, and stunt man. He tells us what it took to get into the Beetlejuice show at Universal Orlando, and how he opened one of my favorite rides, Terminator 2 3d as John Connor. All this and much much more on this episode of Theme Park Legends!!! APPLEPODC…