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Are you planning a vacation getaway to the Smoky Mountains? Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as surrounding communities. Learn about attractions, hiking trails, the best places to dine as well as tips and suggestions for saving time and saving money on your vacation.
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Ride This One Podcast

Ride This One Media | Goliath and Slater, Theme Park, Roller Coaster Enthus

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Welcome to the first theme park podcast that is aimed directly at adults. If you listen to this with your children, you are a bad parent. This podcast will take a mature humorist look at roller coasters and all things that go with them. There will be no topic that's off limits so come join in the crazy. If you do get offended, go listen to Coaster Radio(ding), or come back when you taken that stick out of your butt.
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Data + Love

Zach Bowders

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The intersection of Data Analysis and Passion. Casual Conversations with Data Pros + Artists and Bite-Sized Data Stories Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support
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Vacationeers Theme Parks & More

Vacationeers Theme Parks & More

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Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast discusses topics from vacation trip planning to trip reporting on vacations at theme parks, beaches, cruises, international travel & anywhere else a vacation may take you. We may sprinkle in a little theme park news or a game just for fun.
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As a roller coaster enthusiast, one of my favorite parts of the hobby is getting the reaction of somebody coming off a ride they've never ridden before. That's what I want to share with you. Coaster Redux is a different kind of roller coaster podcast. It's part trip report, part on-ride experience, part ride review, and all storytelling. So, join me on this journey as tell my roller coaster story, from how I became an enthusiast to my thoughts on some of the most elite roller coasters at buc ...
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Hot Mic with Houston and Hogan features two radio professionals with over a hundred years of broadcasting experience between them. Dave Hogan and Randy Houston are both native Western North Carolinian’s – whose rich voices have been heard in every glade, cove and holler of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee during the last century – primarily on AM Radio and between the two of them – they’ve worked in just about every radio format. Classic rock ‘n roll - country - news talk - pop and ...
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Kara Hartz Patrick Prickett

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Totally Inelastic Collision. A podcast about punk rock, love, enlightenment and the journey of friendship and connection. Storytelling that has no room for shame or judgment. We, Patrick and Kara, after knowing of each other for a few months, we finally met face to face last week! So we will be getting to know each other, through past and personal stories on the podcast. Along with sharing our stories that have made us, us Anything goes! This podcast is a safe space for anyone who needs it. ...
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Welcome to Tennessee Roads, the historical podcast about the southern Appalachian mountains. Join us on a journey through time as we explore the rich history, culture, and traditions of this beautiful region. From the music of the mountains to the stories of its people, Tennessee Roads will take you on a fascinating and informative adventure. So if you're a history buff, a lover of the outdoors, or simply curious about this unique part of the country, tune in to Tennessee Roads podcast and d ...
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In the inaugural VacationScares episode of 2024, Tom, Jon and Kris & Dave from Adventures by D discuss Tom attending the inaugural Halloween Horror Nights Premium Scream Night event. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonself Adventures by D website:https://adventuresbyd.com/ Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers …
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The halfway point on my two-week summer road trip was Six Flags Great America. One of the biggest legacy parks in the Six Flags chain, Great America boasts 15 total roller coasters. Top on my hype list were Maxx Force, an S&S compressed air launch coaster with America's fastest acceleration, Raging Bull, B&M's only hyper with a twister layout, and …
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Wondering how the radio industry has transformed over the decades? We promise you'll gain a deep understanding of radio's evolution from the FM radio boom to the influence of the FCC mandating FM radios in cars. Join us, Houston and Hogan, as we share our firsthand experiences transitioning from disc jockeys to managers, navigating the seismic shif…
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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s latest Halloween Horror Nights 2024 announcements, including three scare zones, Duality of Fear, Demon Queens and Enter the Blumhouse plus the last haunted house, Universal Monsters Eternal Bloodlines. They also follow-up on Kevin’s email regarding his upcoming November trip. Then…
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Ever wondered why Tennessee was once called the Hog and Hominy State? Explore this quirky chapter of history with us as we journey down the Buncombe Turnpike and uncover the tales of drovers and livestock. In this captivating episode of Hot Mic with Houston and Hogan, our esteemed guest, Ken Maness, shares colorful anecdotes from his early days in …
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My third stop on my 2024 road trip brought me to Kansas City, MO for my first ever visit to Worlds of Fun. They opened Zambezi Zinger last year, their first new roller coaster since 2009. It's a GCI family thrill coaster that sits right next door to Prowler, a highly praised out and back terrain coaster also from GCI. The Mamba hyper coaster from M…
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Author, Educator, and Podcaster Andy Kirk is on the show to talk about inspiration, evolution, and elevated thinking. Check out Andy on the "Explore and Explain" podcast or the upcoming 3rd edition of "Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support…
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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s latest Halloween Horror Nights 2024 announcements, including the show named Nightmare Fuel - Nocturnal Circus and two scare zones, Swamp of the Undead and Torture Faire. They also discuss Tom’s recent trip to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on the free shuttle from Orlando where Tom enjoy…
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Ever wondered how the Oak Ridge Boys got their name, or how their legacy intertwines with the history of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and the Manhattan Project? Join us as we take a nostalgic journey through the lives and careers of these country music legends. We share heartfelt memories and personal interactions, while also reflecting on the recent loss…
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Stop number two on my 2024 road trip was Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO. Dollywood's sister park is one I've wanted to visit for years! It's got a gorgeous setting in the Ozark mountains, and some super unique roller coasters. Powder Keg is a mash-up Premier water ride and S&S launched coaster, Outlaw Run was the first RMC wood coaster with mult…
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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s third intellectual property announcement, Insidious: The Further, for Halloween Horror Nights 2024. They also discuss HHN multi day tickets becoming available, first news of Universal’s Epic Universe tickets, Tom’s opinion of Universal’s newest parade, Mega Movie Parade, Blue Man …
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Send us a Text Message. The trek through Pennsylvania continues as we spend a few days in the wonderfully idyllic down of Hershey! Hang out with us as we tell you how the entire town was born of one man's love for chocolate and a passion for fair working conditions. Oh, and of course we can't forget the main event.....a deep dive into our first vis…
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How did Paul Harvey become a household name with his unforgettable storytelling and iconic sign-off, "Good day"? Join us as we journey through the golden age of radio, sharing humorous and heartwarming anecdotes about this legendary broadcaster. We recount a funny incident involving the accidental cutting off of one of his "The Rest of the Story" s…
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Season 3 begins with the first of eight stops on my 2024 summer road trip, Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. This is my second visit to this beautiful park, and since I was here two years ago, they've added Big Bear Mountain, a Vekoma launched family coaster, replaced the launch on Lightning Rod with a high-speed chain lift, and completed more trackwo…
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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s second intellectual property announcement, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, for Halloween Horror Nights 2024. They also discuss Disney’s Rock ‘N Roller Coaster reopening, the newly announced Disney Lightning Lane Plus, waffle and hush puppy gate, Tom’s visit to SeaWorld Orlando to use…
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What if you could blend the magic of Dollywood with the timeless charm of Southern Gospel music? Join us on "Hot Mic with Houston and Hogan" as we sit down with Arthur Rice, the legendary lead singer of the Kingdom Heirs, who has wowed audiences at Dollywood for over 27 years. Arthur takes us on a nostalgic journey through his remarkable career, fr…
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Can you imagine a time when the radio was the lifeline for weather updates and church announcements? Join us on a nostalgic journey through the history of gospel music with our special guest, Arthur Rice. Raised in Weaverville, Buncombe County, Arthur recalls the powerful influence of radio stations like WWNC and WSKY on his childhood, filling his …
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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s first intellectual property announcement, A Quiet Place, for Halloween Horror Nights 2024, Busch Gardens Tampa Summer Nights media event, plus Universal Orlando and Disney World news. Tom starts answering a listener's question. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjons…
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Storytelling with Data's Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic is in the studio to discuss her data children's book "Daphne Draws Data" Cole is a pro at communicating data to adults and teaching them how to do the same, but what unique challenges are involved in the creation of a children's data book? Listen up to find out --- Support this podcast: https://podca…
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What happens when you blend nostalgia with the evolving world of community radio? Join us on this episode of Hot Mic with Houston and Hogan as we embark on a heartfelt journey through the past and present of small-town broadcasting with our esteemed guest, Chuck Rice. Together, we reminisce about our early days in radio, sharing cherished memories …
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In this episode, Tom and Kris from Adventures by D discuss Universal Orlando Resort’s announcement of the six original houses for Halloween Horror Nights 2024. Tom also talks about his recent visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg to ride the new and improved Loch Ness Monster roller coaster and finally Kris talks about her experience staying at the n…
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As the comforting crackle of a well-tuned radio takes us back to the days of storytelling at its finest, we're joined by Chuck Rice—a media veteran whose voice has colored the airwaves with stories of local charm and political intrigue. Together on Hot Mic, we reminisce about Chuck's climb from the modest beginnings at local stations like WMMH and …
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In this episode, Tom and Joanna discuss Joanna’s April 2024 5-day western Caribbean Carnival Valor cruise and then Tom talks about his experience participating at the Inaugural SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas 5K run. Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vaca…
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Data Designer Desireé Abbott pops in for some post Tableau Conference 24 Chat. On the menu are her upcoming book "Everyday Data Visualization", debate over Datafam jargon, and stories of awkward first introductions. It's a fun one. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support…
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Discover the soul-stirring history and future of bluegrass music as we sit down with the remarkable Tammy Rogers King of The SteelDrivers. You're in for an auditory feast that intertwines the traditional melodies of Bill Monroe with the genre's modern-day mosaics, all through the lens of Tammy's rich musical narrative. She recounts her vibrant hist…
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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resorts press release about the coming Universal Mega Movie Parade, Hogwarts Always projection show, CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular nighttime lagoon show, Dreamswork Land opening date and the Summer Tribute Store. Then Tom reviews his visits to Wild Florida and Discovery Cove. Follo…
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It was a delight to share my 2023 theme park adventures with you, and it was my best year ever as a coaster enthusiast! I'm currently knocking on the door of my 200th credit and preparing for my 2024 road trip. I wanted to wrap up this season with my current Top 25 roller coaster list, and spill the beans on my plans for the first part of the next …
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When family stories and musical chords intertwine, the result is a legacy as rich as the one Tammy Rogers King brings from her East Tennessee roots. Our special guest, a founding member of the celebrated bluegrass ensemble The SteelDrivers, takes us on a melodic journey through her life, sharing how her upbringing and family band experiences shaped…
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In this episode, Tom and Dave from Adventures by D discuss Tom’s Magic Kingdom After Hours Party experience and Dave discusses his experience with Deluxe Resort Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, and much more. Adventures by D website:https://adventuresbyd.com/ Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/d…
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Data Scientist Paul Rossman, long time friend and first time guest, pops by to talk about career path, self-improvement driven by data, and what he does as a data scientist. Stay tuned to the end to hear 'Digital Heartbeat', a special outro generated for Paul by Suno AI --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/…
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Travel back in time with us to the heart-wrenching era of World War II, where music wasn't just entertainment—it was a vital connection to home for soldiers and their families. As we wander through the poignant world of wartime tunes, we'll share how Tex Ritter's "There's a Gold Star in Her Window" and Ernest Tubb's "Soldier's Last Letter" captured…
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In this episode, Tom and Jon start off discussing Disney’s announcement of four new offerings coming to Disney World this summer. Jon also talks about Universal’s Epic Universe announcement. Then Tom discusses his October 2023 trip to New York including visiting the Statue of Liberty, the Museum of Ice Cream, Summit One Vanderbilt, Central Park, a …
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The second stop on my SoCal trip was Knott's Berry Farm. I'd briefly visited this park back in 2006 when I was in town for a wedding, and I wanted to get a better feel for it. The Xcelerator Intamin hydraulic launch coaster had just re-opened after being closed for over a year, the Hangtime Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster had opened since my last visit…
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As the needle drops on a classic vinyl, the memories of my father sharing his World War II stories come flooding back, setting the stage for a heartfelt exploration into how country music provided a soundtrack to an era of tremendous upheaval and unity. In our latest episode, we don't just recount tales; we bring you face-to-face with the songs tha…
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After falling in the digital cracks, this episode is finally released about 6 months after being recorded. We catch up with Shannon Shorter fresh off a trip to China. While he was basically home long enough to wash clothes and hit the road again, he took some time to share about China and look forward to his trip to Egypt. The life of a professiona…
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In this episode, Tom welcomes back Kris and Dave from Adventures By D to talk about Six Flags Over Georgia, Wild Adventures, as well as thoughts of the first HHN speculation map. Then Tom finally reviews Vacationeers Podcast, Vacationeers Theme Parks & More podcast, and his park/attraction 2023 statistics. Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ …
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