On this episode of Coaster Chronicles, we kick off the new year with a wide-ranging conversation about the amusement park world, touching on where things have been, what we are ready to leave behind in 2025, and what we think 2026 might look like.

We spend time reflecting on the history and closure of Six Flags America, talk through industry trends and guest experience, and share thoughts on Falcons Flight and what it represents in the current coaster landscape. Along the way, we share a listener story from ThrillNerds and keep things loose with plenty of side conversations and tangents.

Swizey is back with us for this episode, and we are also joined by Coaster Redux for a relaxed conversation where we get to know Erik and talk about his coaster journey and content.

Logan is off on vacation this week, but we hold things down and set the tone for the year ahead.

2025 is almost over so in the spirit of the season every Cuzzies host shares their Top 5 moments from the past year.

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Chef Jeff found his passport and returns to join Caleb and Mitch as they cover everything to do north of the border in Vancouver!

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Six Flags new CEO

IAAPA 2025 (Complete with Cool Stickers)

Roller coaster being removed at Six Flags Magic Mountain

A new idea for a Monster Mansion overlay

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Coaster Chronicles brings you a Christmas Special!

- Alyssa (@extraordinarie_airtime) 1,000 Laps on Arieforce One

-Cameron an original Thrill Nerd

-Holiday Gifts

-Santas Shoes

-Naughty and Nice Park Food

Mitch and Caleb are back to create the top 10 most stereotypical roller coasters list. ShockwaveDan also joins the show to fill Logan and the listeners in on all the happenings in Texas parks!

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Chef Jeff was left in a San Francisco Hooters, so Mitch joins the road trip for the Pacific Northeast!

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BIG news episode.

🚩 Six Flags is looking to immediately offload more parks.

🐍 Mamba non-news/global news

🪙 Silverwood bought by Herschend

🎢 Coaster track arrivals

🪵 Travis Kelce is investing in Six Flags

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Mitch and Caleb are back together on a recording for the first time since September? They go over Mitch's recent trip to Europe featuring World War sites, Plopsaland Belgium, and a super detailed Disneyland Paris trip report.

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This week on Coaster Chronicles, we’re diving into park news, Thanksgiving vibes, and spotlighting some amazing creators in the coaster community.We kick things off with the latest stories from around the park world, then roll into our seasonal segment “Thanks and Thanks for Nothing.” We’re also featuring a story from our friends over at @coasterredux — if you haven’t listened yet, you’re missing out on some of the best park visit stories and reactions out there.Plus, we’re joined by @jenerallyatthemeparks for this week’s Thoosie Spotlight, chatting about her theme park adventures, content creation, and what keeps her chasing coasters. Hosted by @coaster.chronicles.podcast, @swizey, and @thrillnerds — tune in wherever you listen, and don’t forget to follow everyone mentioned for more behind-the-scenes coaster chaos!