Coaster Talk Podcast

SeaWorld recently announced their plan of compensation for their pass holders, and James and Bob as platinum pass holders aren't too happy. Also, Cedar Fair announced some new details about opening their parks. Later on in the show a heated debate arises out of thin air, while discussing Kings Island, the guys argue whether or not Peanuts is a relevant IP. Finally to end it all, they discuss why and who their favorite coaster engineer/designer is.  

According to an article Disney and Universal could both be opening in phases. We discuss this and what regional parks could do to open up safely and healthily. Also in the news is the rumored B&M Surf Coaster coming to SeaWorld Orlando. If that isn't exciting enough Dollywood is the park we discuss this week. We list the parks history and talk about our experience at this fantastic destination. As the show closes out we list our top 5 restraints and answer the question: will B&M multilooping coasters follow in the footsteps as Arrow's. 

This week a "coaster celebrity" joins the show for an interview. Clint Novak is the guest on this week. Listen in as the guys talk to him about how Covid-19 is affecting his park and his personal life. In other news, Indiana Beach is no longer closing! The guys are so excited to discuss the how/why behind the whole process. Also in the discussion this week is Anton Schwarzkopf and what we think an ideal top 3 should look like. 

Finally, some news to talk about! Cedar Fair has extended their passes through 2021, Indiana Beach looks to be back, and SeaWorld pulls a bit of a controversial move. Also in the shows discussion is Kentucky Kingdom - a small little park with a great coaster collection! Stories of James's and Bob's favorite park memories are then shared, and to finish of the show the guys talk about which coaster plays in the YouTube intro. 

James and Bob are joined by two contestants this week, Daniel and Timmy as they two face off in the epic game show "Name that Coaster"! James and Bob also discuss the historic and well-known park Kennywood. Along with talking about if people are involving themselves in more or less coaster content during their self isolation....

On this weeks show - Busch Gardens Williamsburg is the park we preview. Then, Coaster Craze is where we get a bit "crazy" this week. Using the random coaster generator on RCDB, we talk and poke fun at all the weird and wacky rides that we find! To conclude, we list off what we believe to be the top 5 most historically significant roller coasters still in operation.

In this somewhat wacky episode of Coaster Talk, the guys first talk about the park Knoebels in the new segment "Park Preview". They then go on to talk about the best park and rides from ever major theme park chain in the world - some speculation and some actual experience. To close of the show they speculate when they think the parks will start to reopen. 

Bob and James are pretty tired of the coronavirus, but it's time to talk about how seriously it could be affecting the theme park industries future. To get off that topic though, the Battle of Ages Championship is finally here! See what year is the greatest for coasters. 

The Corona Virus is on the lose! Theme parks are being impacted severely. Listen in as Bob and James talk how they think the theme parks will be altered because of this illness. Some good news though, is that the Battle of the Ages Round of 4 has concluded. We know have just 2 years left in the search for the best coaster year of all time! 

James is back from Texas! Listen in to his recap of a fantastic trip! In other news: Kings Dominion is getting a 4D Freespin, Palace entertainment is on the move, and Pantheon trains are now on the track! Of course, finishing off the show we talk about "the Battle of the Ages" as we narrow it down to just FOUR coasters!