Best CoasterRadio Podcasts (2024)

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CoasterRadio.com #1940 - The Portals Open 52:43

1d ago52:43

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This week, Mike and EB discuss the highly anticipated opening of Universal's Epic Universe, set for May 22, 2025. They delve into the ticketing structure, which requires multi-day purchases for access to the new park, and the implications of high ticket prices at both Universal and Disney parks. The conversation shifts to the rising costs of theme …

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CoasterRadio.com #1939 - Jimmy Fallon's Tonightmares 32:51

1h ago32:51

32:51

Mike is on-location in New York City and has a full review of the new haunt from the host of The Tonight Show... Jimmy Fallon's Tonightmares!By CoasterRadio.com

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CoasterRadio.com #1938 - Six Flags is Acting Like Universal? 59:05

5d ago59:05

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This week, Mike and EB dive into the excitement of Halloween and the impact of recent hurricanes on theme parks. They discuss the kickoff of haunt season, featuring a unique horror short film from Six Flags, and provide real-time commentary on it. The episode also includes quick hits on theme park news, a discussion about the social perception of t…

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CoasterRadio.com #1937 - Happy, Happy! Yoy, Yoy! 53:21

12d ago53:21

53:21

This week, Mike and EB discuss the latest happenings in theme parks, including alarming incidents of teen fights at Halloween haunts, the effectiveness of chaperone policies, and exciting news from IAAPA Europe about new roller coasters. They also share updates from Lost Island Park, delve into the buzz surrounding Cedar Point's Sirens Curse, and e…

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CoasterRadio.com #1936 - EB Rides the All-American Triple Loop 1:05:26

28d ago1:05:26

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Cedar Point surprised us all with the announcement of their new attraction for 2025... a record breaking tilt coaster from Vekoma called "Siren's Curse." We'll tell you all about it. Plus, EB just returned from Indiana Beach with a review of the "All American Triple Loop!"By CoasterRadio.com

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CoasterRadio.com #1935 - It’s a Major Award! 54:49

29d ago54:49

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This week, Mike and EB discuss the Golden Ticket Awards from Amusement Today. They review the winners in various categories, including best new attraction, best roller coaster, best water ride, and best family park. The guys also run through the Golden Ticket Awards' lists of the top 50 wooden and steel roller coasters. They go through the rankings…

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CoasterRadio.com #1934 - Are You Listening? 16:29

1M ago16:29

16:29

EB and Mike give their takes on the latest news and rumors from the amusement industry.By CoasterRadio.com

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CoasterRadio.com #1933 - Are You a Winner? 48:47

2M ago48:47

48:47

This week, the guys take a look at the attendance numbers for theme parks worldwide and in the USA. Did your favorite park crack the top 25? Also, trip reports from inside the parks and the latest news from around the industry.By CoasterRadio.com

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CoasterRadio.com #1932 -D23 Hits Hard and Six Flags Goes Slow 1:08:27

2M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

The guys took a break from the show last week. SO OF COURSE, that's when parks across america decided to drop a ton of news about new attrractions for 2025 and beyond. So this week's show is all about playing catch-up and giving you hot takes about new announcements from Disney, Canada's Wonderland, Six Flags New England, Six Flags Great America, L…

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CoasterRadio.com #1931 - Questions That Need Answering 55:23

2M ago55:23

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This week, thanks to your listener questions, we get into some really interesting theme park talk. We discuss new rides, strange rumors and some interesting changes coming to the parks in 2025 and beyond!By CoasterRadio.com

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CoasterRadio.com #1930 - The Beast 2.0? 1:06:17

2M ago1:06:17

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"The Beast" at Kings Island is an iconic roller coaster. Even members of the general public from around the world have heard of it. So would it be a crazy idea if the park essentially built a second roller coaster and then just connected it to the original Beast? We'll talk about that along with a bunch of other news and rumors. PLUS, we'll take yo…

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CoasterRadio.com #1929 - Rapterra vs Potter 57:22

3M ago57:22

57:22

There were two "new for 2025" attraction announcements made this week and EB only likes one of them. We'll let you know which one it is. Also, the guys talk about the possibilities with the "All Park Passport" that could be offered by Cedar Fair legazy parks.By CoasterRadio.com

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CoasterRadio.com #1928 - The Swing Launch 49:50

3M ago49:50

49:50

A strike averted at Disneyland. An amazing ticket deal at Universal Orlando. A first review of Phoenix Rising. A piece of advice from E.B. Plus, the final drink in the "Tiki Takeover!"By CoasterRadio.com

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CoasterRadio.com #1927 - Deno’s Wonder Wheel and Arthur’s Six Flags New England 1:25:16

3M ago1:25:16

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This week, EB has details about his weekend trip to Coney Island and Six Flags New England! In New York, EB met up with Deno from Deno's Wonderwheel Park and explored the iconic attractions. He even got to operate their Vekoma Suspended Family Coaster - Phoenix! At SFNE, EB met up with theme park journalist Arthur Levine and has reviews of rides li…

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CoasterRadio.com #1926 - Epic Tickets, Epic Grog 49:25

3M ago49:25

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This week, Mike and EB take a look at the upcoming opening of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando and the unique ticketing system that will be in place. In the Quick Hits segment, they talk about the Mega Movie Parade at Universal Studios Florida, the upcoming Phoenix Rising roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and a news story about a drunk, …

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CoasterRadio.com #1925 - Curses and Crackles 1:08:57

4M ago1:08:57

1:08:57

This week, a classic tradition returns and a new tradition begins! We kick off the show about what things are like now that we live in the era of a Cedar Fair-Six Flags merger. But in the second half of the show, we join forces with our friends from BG Reynolds for the "CoasterRadio.com Tiki Takeover." We will create a tiki drink called "The Cursed…

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CoasterRadio.com #1924 - Lightning Lane Letdown 1:05:10

4M ago1:05:10

1:05:10

This week, Mike and EB discuss the recent changes to Disney's Genie+, now called "Lightning Lane Multi Pass." We know people will pay for it, but will it make life easier for guests? The guys also discuss the latest amusement news stories, including one about a bear that caused a stir by entering a concession stand at an amusememt park. EB also has…

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CoasterRadio.com #1923 - Thrilling Rides and Frustrating Lines 1:19:14

4M ago1:19:14

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This week, the podcast goes INTERNATIONAL! EB has crossed the Canadian border and joins the show after a day at Canada's Wonderland. He is on a week-long theme park trip and also just completed a visit to Indiana Beach. He'll have full reviews of both parks including his thoughts on over 20 different roller coasters.…

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CoasterRadio.com #1922 - Top Hats and Camelbacks 1:15:03

4M ago1:15:03

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This week, Mike and EB discuss explore the impact of annual passes on park revenue and guest experience, as well as the rise of line-skipping services and upcharges. They also discuss the potential drawbacks of having a large number of passholders and the dissatisfaction that can arise among them. In addition, they touch on the plans for the redeve…

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CoasterRadio.com #1921 - Disney Dreams and Disappointments 1:10:33

4M ago1:10:33

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There's news out of Orlando this week that says Disney is about to spend BIG MONEY at their Florida resort...and that includes possibly building a 5th gate. We'll tell you what we know. The guys also take a look a summer-long festivals happening at parks across the country. Plus, in-park trip reports from our listeners and the latest news from arou…

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CoasterRadio.com #1920 - Crying Like a Baby 1:03:16

5M ago1:03:16

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This week, the guys take a look why the parks aren't open to the public as much as they once were...with shorter operating hours and less days open overall. We also have the latest news and Mike has a report from his latest park trip!By CoasterRadio.com

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CoasterRadio.com #1919 - A False Start 38:11

5M ago38:11

38:11

Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point got off to a fast start with great reviews. But now the ride is grounded while they work on the ride's vehicles. How long will the ride be down and when can we expect to ride it again?By CoasterRadio.com

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CoasterRadio.com #1918 - Face to Face with the Loch Ness Monster 37:12

5M ago37:12

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The Loch Ness Monster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg has returned. On this week's show, we'll hear about the new theming, storyline and some incredible surprises that the park has added to this iconic roller coaster.By CoasterRadio.coim

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CoasterRadio.com #1917 - Wild New Ride Concepts 1:03:25

6M ago1:03:25

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The parks are asking their guests about the kinds of new roller coasters they'd like to see in the future. We have details about four new concepts that could change the theme park landscape.By CoasterRadio.com

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CoasterRadio.com #1916 - Top Thrill 2 - First Ride! 1:13:35

6M ago1:13:35

1:13:35

This week, we come to you from inside Cedar Point as the park unveils Top Thrill 2! We'll have a ton of interviews and one of the first reviews of the record-breaking roller coaster.By CoasterRadio.com

Podcasts Worth a Listen

CoasterRadio Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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CoasterRadio.com: The Original Theme Park Podcast

CoasterRadio.com

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CoasterRadio.com #1940 - The Portals Open 52:43

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CoasterRadio.com #1939 - Jimmy Fallon's Tonightmares 32:51

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CoasterRadio.com #1938 - Six Flags is Acting Like Universal? 59:05

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CoasterRadio.com #1937 - Happy, Happy! Yoy, Yoy! 53:21

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CoasterRadio.com #1936 - EB Rides the All-American Triple Loop 1:05:26

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CoasterRadio.com #1935 - It’s a Major Award! 54:49

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CoasterRadio.com #1934 - Are You Listening? 16:29

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CoasterRadio.com #1933 - Are You a Winner? 48:47

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CoasterRadio.com #1932 -D23 Hits Hard and Six Flags Goes Slow 1:08:27

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CoasterRadio.com #1931 - Questions That Need Answering 55:23

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CoasterRadio.com #1930 - The Beast 2.0? 1:06:17

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CoasterRadio.com #1929 - Rapterra vs Potter 57:22

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CoasterRadio.com #1928 - The Swing Launch 49:50

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CoasterRadio.com #1927 - Deno’s Wonder Wheel and Arthur’s Six Flags New England 1:25:16

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CoasterRadio.com #1926 - Epic Tickets, Epic Grog 49:25

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CoasterRadio.com #1925 - Curses and Crackles 1:08:57

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CoasterRadio.com #1924 - Lightning Lane Letdown 1:05:10

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CoasterRadio.com #1923 - Thrilling Rides and Frustrating Lines 1:19:14

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CoasterRadio.com #1922 - Top Hats and Camelbacks 1:15:03

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CoasterRadio.com #1921 - Disney Dreams and Disappointments 1:10:33

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CoasterRadio.com #1920 - Crying Like a Baby 1:03:16

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CoasterRadio.com #1919 - A False Start 38:11

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CoasterRadio.com #1918 - Face to Face with the Loch Ness Monster 37:12

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CoasterRadio.com #1917 - Wild New Ride Concepts 1:03:25

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CoasterRadio.com #1916 - Top Thrill 2 - First Ride! 1:13:35

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