CoasterRadio.com - Theme Park Blog and Podcast: 2/1/16

Thursday, February 25, 2016

CoasterRadio.com #1020 - The Legacy of Arrow

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THIS WEEK:
This week, Mike monopolizes the "Off-Topic" segment to complain about ABC's two-hour broadcast that was supposed to be a celebration of Disneyland's 60th Anniversary. (0:57)

"Park Hopper" returns as we go into detail about Busch Gardens Williamsburg. (9:35)

We unveil the next three semi-finalists in the 2016 Reel Design Contest! (18:22)

Plus, we'll interview the production team who created a fantastic documentary called "The Legacy of Arrow." We'll talk about the history and tradition of "Arrow Dynamics" and the unique story of their company. You can watch the full documentary below. (31:52)

All this and much, much more!

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

CoasterRadio.com #1019 - Off Season High Rollers

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THIS WEEK:
This week, Off-Topic returns with a strange story about an "amorous" couple who got caught "knockin' boots" on the High Roller Ferris Wheel in Las Vegas. (2:58)

We unveil the first three semi-finalists in the 2016 Reel Design Contest! (14:22)

And we play Theme Park Smarts! The game show where a CoasterRadio.com listener must figure out how much an average person on the street knows about theme parks! (32:04)

All this and much, much more!

Thursday, February 11, 2016

CoasterRadio.com #1018 - Listener Questions: Part II

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THIS WEEK:
It's an off-season favorite! Part II of our 2016 Listener Question Show is here!

Mike and EB tackle your pressing questions, both on-topic and off-topic!

Some highlights:
2:35 - What "holidays" would we add to Holiday World
5:32 - What countries would we add toWorld Showcase
8:30 - Our celebrity "Free Passes"
11:27 - Reactions to "CoasterBoy Christmas Carol"
12:58 - CoasterBoy Puppet Videos
14:45 - What sports did we play growing up?
18:43 - What if we received $100,000 per month on Patreon
22:21 - A Theme Park Conundrum
25:02 - Theme Park Change Haters
27:30 - A CoasterRadio.com Restaurant?
36:13 - Listeners who looks like their voices
38:52 - Preventing CR Burnout
41:20 - CoasterRadio.com without Mike and EB?
45:18 - CoasterRadio.com and LHM Lawyers
46:43 - Judge EB rules on a Summer Trip
49:39 - A Disney Listener Meet-Up
50:37 - A Show or character we regret
51:56 - Our views on Fastpass - Queue Jumping Systems
54:27 - EB’s favorite coaster
55:38 - Thoughts on Canada’s Wonderland New Attraction
56:53 - Which Non-American parks would we like to visit?
58:35 - Geocaching
1:01:05 - EB's Nintendo Games
1:01:57 - Kentucky Kingdom Renaissance
1:03:15 - What music do we like and dislike?
1:05:41 - Our Top Five Parks

All this and much, much more!

Thursday, February 04, 2016

CoasterRadio.com #1017 - Listener Questions: Part 1

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THIS WEEK:
It's an off-season favorite! The 2016 Listener Question Show is here!

Mike and EB tackle your pressing questions, both on-topic and off-topic!

Some highlights:
2:20 - What was your most memorable ride with a loved one?
3:28 - Is Millennium Force scarier than El Toro?
4:25 - Where was your first kiss?
7:10 - Have you ever been embarrassed to admit that you host a podcast about theme parks?
18:49 - Funny high school stories
36:54 - Will the Joint Chiefs Return?
38:52 - Have you ever seen a ride that you’re too terrified to ride?
41:00 - CoasterRadio: The Movie
43:56 - Should an alpine coaster count as a coaster credit?
46:10 - Holiday World’s Next Coaster?
47:08 - Fastlane vs. Frightlane
49:41 - Are theme parks better with alcohol?

All this and much, much more!