Saturday, July 28, 2012

Interactive Question - "Rude Guest" Stories

We've all encountered them... rude guests at the theme park.

Odds are, even if you've visited parks just a hand-full of times, you've probably been shocked by the rude, profane, gross, unhygienic, selfish, inhumane or downright illegal actions of others.

For our next show, we want to hear from you about the worst things you've seen other guests do at the theme park.

No story is too "out there!" No story is too gross!

Send us your comments to us by Tuesday, July 31st at 8:00pm EST by e-mailing us at feedback@coasterradio.com.  You can also write on our Facebook Page or use our Contact Page!

The best option though is to call our voicemail line at 206-339-3360. Be a part of the show!

Thursday, July 26, 2012

CoasterRadio.com #643 - Stories About Your "First Time"

If you listen to a weekly show about theme parks and roller coasters, it's probably safe to say that you're obsessed.

(And we dig that, man!)  But this obsession of yours had to start somewhere.

Do you remember your very first ride on a roller coaster?

Even if you don't, a bunch of CoasterRadio.com listeners do!

This week, many of them (along with Mike and EB) will tell their stories about the first time they braved a roller coaster.

Some of the stories are scary some are funny, others are quite moving... but they're all interesting.

Plus, we have a Live Trip Report from Disney California Adventure and Cars Land AND an epic rant about the downside of visiting a water park!

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Talk about this episode by leaving a comment here on the blog.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Interactive Question - Your First Coaster Ride

Riding roller coasters is something that we all love... but our obsession had to begin somewhere.


For this week's show, we want to hear about your very first roller coaster ride. 

What ride was it? How old were you? Were you scared? What was the ride like?

Send us your comments to us by Tuesday, July 124h at 8:00pm EST by e-mailing us at feedback@coasterradio.com.  You can also write on our Facebook Page or use our Contact Page!

The best option though is to call our voicemail line at 206-339-3360. Be a part of the show!

Thursday, July 19, 2012

CoasterRadio.com #642 - Lex Luthor "Drops" By

There are only a few attractions in the world that a true thrill ride aficionado would think twice about riding.

One may have just opened in Southern California.

Six Flags Magic Mountain just unveiled the world's tallest drop tower ride... Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom.

Maxing out at 400 feet with a top speed of 85 mph, this new ride has been making enthusiasts wonder if they have what it takes to ride.

On this week's episode, Mike and EB break down the new ride.  They even produced a video podcast where they provide "DVD-Style" commentary as they watch on-board video of the ride!

Mike also gives us a Trip Report from his recent visit to Michigan's Adventure.

It was Mike's first trip to the park, so he talks about his over all impressions and reviews of each of the park's roller coasters.

One of them actually cracked his Top 10 list!

The guys also asked the listeners to write in with their favorite movies or film scenes that take place at theme parks or on roller coasters.

The audience responded with some well-known favorites and some really obscure flicks.

After you hear this show, you'll be headed to Netflix or YouTube to see if you can find some of these movies!

Plus, we have a Live Trip Report from Six Flags Great Adventure, an in-studio visit AND information on the 2012 CoasterRadio.com Olympics!

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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

CoasterRadio.com #641 - Coaster Commentary - Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom (Video)



As a bonus to this week's regular episode of CoasterRadio.com, we have produced one of our "Coaster Commentaries!"

Yes, we know Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom at Six Flags Magic Mountain isn't a roller coaster, but it's unique and downright scary enough to devote an entire video podcast to it.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Interactive Topic - Theme Parks At The Movies...

It's pretty rare to find someone who doesn't at least "like" theme parks.

Sure, not everyone is as CRAZY about them as we are, but most people generally like to visit theme every now and again.

More importantly, they are a big part of pop culture all over the world.

No matter what country you are in, the big name parks are usually household names.

So, it makes sense that when Hollywood is looking for interesting movie ideas, they'd be interested in storylines that take place at the parks.

Over the years, dozens of classic movies have taken place at theme parks.

Heck, we devoted an entire episode and a two-hour movie commentary to the 1970's classic "Rollercoaster."  (You know you want to watch!)

So, on this week's show, we want to hear from you about your favorite movies that have scenes that take place at a theme park or amusement park.

Tell us about the scene! What rides were featured?  Did it make the movie any better?  Did it preserve the park in a certain time?

Send us your comments to us by Tuesday, July 17th at 8:00pm EST by e-mailing us at feedback@coasterradio.com.  You can also write on our Facebook Page or use our Contact Page!

The best option though is to call our voicemail line at 206-339-3360. Be a part of the show!

Friday, July 13, 2012

CoasterRadio.com #640 - Denise, Stacey and the Orange Shirt Girl

A favorite spot for a solo traveler.
Last summer, we sponsored a contest here at CoasterRadio.com where we would give the lucky winner a chance to produce an entire episode of the show.

We were so excited about everyone's ideas... we chose four winners!

Back in February, Tom from Louisville did a great job producing his episode... "The Live Trip Report Show."

This week, the second of those winners is stepping up to the plate to see if she has what it takes to live up to the pressure of producing a crazy podcast like this.

Stacey and Walt
This week, Mike and EB are joined by Denise from Virginia along with Stacey from Michigan.  The two will give the female perspective on going to Walt Disney World alone.

The girls will talk about everything from dining and riding alone to possibly getting hit on by the International Cast Members at EPCOT.

They'll also talk about some of the hidden gems in the Disney Parks that you can usually only find if you are there alone.

We also have a Live Trip Report from Kings Dominion and Intimidator 305, an update on The CoasterRadio.com Olympics AND we have the World Premiere of C-Pain's Summertime Hit for 2012 - Orange Shirt Girl!

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Talk about this episode by leaving a comment here on the blog.

Friday, July 06, 2012

Interactive Question - Heading to the Park Alone

Earlier this year, several Coaster Radio listeners won a chance to produce their own episode of the podcast.

This week, Denise from Virginia is up to bat and will be producing a show about going to the Disney Parks by yourself.

As part of the show, she's looking for your stories and comments about theme park trips that you've made by yourself.

What park did you go to?  How was it to experience the rides and attractions alone? Do you have any tips or tricks for making the day better?

Send us your stories and comments to us by Tuesday, July 10th at 8:00pm EST by e-mailing us at feedback@coasterradio.com.  You can also write on our Facebook Page or use our Contact Page!

The best option though is to call our voicemail line at 206-339-3360. Be a part of the show!

Thursday, July 05, 2012

CoasterRadio.com #639 - Sorcerers and Superman

We're back with a jam-packed, all-new episode of The Original Theme Park Podcast!

This week, we talk about Six Flags Discovery Kingdom's new roller coaster "Superman: Ultimate Flight!"

It may last less than 60-seconds, but what it lacks in ride time it makes up for by being unique.  The new ride includes multi-directional launches, several non-inverting loops and a barrel-roll at 150 feet in the air! (That's one of the tallest inversions in the world!)

As a bonus to this week's audio podcast, the guys have also produced a video podcast that shows you footage of the new ride along with some "Coaster Commentary!"

The guys also discuss Mike's trip to Walt Disney World.

Mike had a chance to try out the new "Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom" interactive game. Is it work trying out the next time you're in Orlando?  Mike will let us know!

Mike also recorded some on-board audio while riding "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad" and "Space Mountain" at the Magic Kingdom.  Be sure to wear your headphones while listening... you'll feel like you're there with him!

Plus, we also have a Live Trip Report from Six Flags Great Adventure and news about the CoasterRadio.com Olympics!

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CoasterRadio.com #638 - Coaster Commentary - Superman: Ultimate Flight (Video)


Among the many topics n this week's show, is the new roller coaster at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Northern California... Superman: Ultimate Flight.

This is really one of the strangest and most interesting looking roller coasters that we've seen in the last decade.

As a bonus to this week's episode, Mike and EB watch video of the new coaster and comment on everything including the layout, restraints, theming and even the people the park chose to ride it on-camera!

It's the perfect complement to this week's regular show!

Wednesday, July 04, 2012

2012 CoasterRadio.com Olympics!



OFFICIAL LEADERBOARD

Contestant Country/State Date Score
Kyle OHIO 8-21 410
Mike VIRGINIA 8-12 350
Dan PENNSYLVANIA 8-18 330
Derek CALIFORNIA 8-14 320
Brian FLORIDA 6-26 320
Trisha CALIFORNIA 8-14 290
Gavin VIRGINIA 8-14 290
EB INDIANA 7-24 280
Chris OHIO 9-1 250
Jen PENNSYLVANIA 8-18 250
Molly OREGON 8-12 250
Sue PENNSYLVANIA 8-18 220
Abi OHIO 6-16 210
Nick ENGLAND 8-15 160
Jonathan OHIO 6-16 110
Rebecca CALIFORNIA 9-1 100
Mike CALIFORNIA 8-23 60
Mark INDIANA 7-25 40
*You can watch each game by clicking on the name of the contestant!

With the Summer Olympics taking place this year, we thought it would be fun to have a worldwide competition at theme parks across the planet.

It features a game found at almost every amusement park.  It requires skill, timing and a lot of quarters!

Ladies and Gentlemen, The Original Theme Park Podcast is proud to present the 2012 CoasterRadio.com Olympics!

Here’s how it works:

1) Head to your local amusement park and find the nearest Skee-Ball, Ice Ball or equivalent machine.

2) Have someone shoot a video of you playing an entire 9-Ball game. Before you begin, state your name, where you’re from and that you’re competing in the “CoasterRadio.com Olympics.” (This will help us ensure that people aren’t submitting videos that have already been uploaded to YouTube.)

3) Here’s the most important part… the video has to be one continuous shot.  There can not be any edits in the video.  Video edits automatically disqualify you.

4) Make sure the video shows you throwing all nine balls and then finishes with a shot of the final score.

5) Post the video on YouTube and name the it “CoasterRadio.com Olympics” with your name and where you are from.  Here is an example of what it could look like:



Other Rules
* It must be a traditional length machine with nine balls.
* It can have 100 point targets.
* If you play “Ice Ball” or a similar game with targets that are over 100 points, our judges will translate your points into the traditional scoring system.
* No purchase is necessary. This competition is open to everyone.

The competition will run from Memorial Day weekend though Labor Day Weekend.

We will keep a leaderboard on the CoasterRadio.com blog so fans and competitors can track who has the highest scores.

At the end of the competition, we will award a Gold, Silver and Bronze winner.

The Gold Winner will receives two tickets to a Halloween event at a park near you! PLUS, we are working on adding more prizes for the winners!

Good luck and have fun!






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