Coaster Talk Podcast

The man, the myth, the legend Myke (also know by his alias Airtime Myke) joins Bob this week. James is out sick, but that doesn't mean the show is any less fun or fascinating this week. Join the guys as they talk fightn', rumors, protests, and more in the first half. Then tune in as the guys preform a Q&A in the second half of show, any questions asked by the audience the guys answer with sincerity and even some comedy...

SHOW NOTES:

• Locals flood the planning commission meeting with concerns for Conneaut Lake Park 
• Child who died at Glenwood Caverns did not have her seatbelt on; Operator failed to check it 
• Chocolate Meltdown premiered on Food network, filmed at Hershey 
• Fights are breaking out everywhere, including Six Flags America
• RUMOR: Axis coaster appearing in Europe in 2023

Bags, Bitcoin, and back to Florida. This episode is packed full of fun, wacky, and ~ghoulish~ news and stories. (And of course as always a few rants and tirades along the way).

SHOW NOTES:

• Zamperla’s New ride: BlendeZ
  
• Tesla helped a Carousel go completely carbon neutral 
  
• PortAventura World Becomes the First Theme Resort to Accept Bitcoin as Payment at the Hotels Next Season 
  
• BGW banning bags, but only after 4pm - because that makes sense? 

The guys have a short and sweet news segment this week. Don't let it's length fool you, some very riveting stories occurred and are discussed. In the second half - Bob visited New England, James Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Howl-O-Scream. They critique and praise where necessary the parks and their experiences. Weekly poll this week: What color should Phantom’s Revenge be? Why?

SHOW NOTES:

• GCI gives us a further look at Infinity Trains
• Walibi Belgium to reopen post-floods
• Golden Horse tries to break into countries that care about ride safety

That's right ladies and gentlemen, it's time again to talk about the "most sought-after awards in the Amusement Industry". Before getting to that blunder, the guys have a lot to discuss. Kennywood is doing something dumb, counteracted by something kinda cool (per usual). SeaWorld sucks as we're hopeful all aware of by now. Sadly, once again tragedy has struck in our industry. Following The Golden Ticket ridicule that takes place in our second half, we discuss our weekly poll as typical (this week's being 'Is Blue Streak gone?').

SHOW NOTES:

• P'Sghetti Bowl Update
• Steel Curtain closes for the year with an announcement to rival the Volcano closure 
• Kennywood asks their guests what color Phantom's Revenge should be 
• Pantheon Opening Update - Members f'd again
• Child dies at Glenwood Caverns 
• Adventureland announces plans to remove 3 rides and add ‘10’

What a bizarre week it has been for the guys. No matter! It is still time for some great amusement park discussion. Documentaries, grand openings, new rides, so much news to cover this week. The second half of our show is quite fun too. It brings us to Bob's Conneaut rant numero dos; with talk of Top Thrill Dragster's fate.

SHOW NOTES:

• How We Roll Documentary 
• Universal Beijing Grand Opening on September 20th
• Riddler Mind Bender at Over Georgia has an opening date
• New Skyline Kiddie Single Rail Model
• Disney World New AP system
• ACE President Letter to Members
• "Hey guys, Conneaut is being mistreated, thought we'd let you know. No need to thank us" - ACE

Tune into this weeks episode of the show, where the Conneaut Lake catastrophe continues, a miracle has occurred, Do-Dodonpa is seriously injuring people, and more! 

While the first half of the show is full of some great news content, the headlining segment of the show is easily the Photo Contest winner unveiling! We have our judges (Dan, Tim, and Racc) on to discuss the why between their decisions. Top Thrill Dragster has an update that we discuss as well, our weekly poll is covered lastly as per usual. 

SHOW NOTES:

• Todd Joseph is ignoring letters from counsel 
• The boy injured in Adventureland raft accident is recovering amazingly well
• Do-Dodonpa closed pending investigation
• What's up with SeaWorld? 
• 2020 coasters coming next year
• Six Flags Season Passes are now valid ONLY at your home park
• Cedar Point Top Thrill Dragster victim update
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bKSJ-akPG4

James is back from California, with that comes a trip recap! While he  had a great past week, it's been quite an egregious week for the amusement park industry. 2021 has had some bad incidents, and this weeks news brings about two more. Bob and James cover these dire occurrences, along with the rest of the news of the week, in the first half of the show. 

In the second half of the show a guest, Racc Hudson, joins the guys to talk further about the incidents of the past week. The guys dive into the general safety practices of our industry and in addition the responses we see from parks after these accidents happen. 

SHOW NOTES:

• Cedar Point Top Thrill Dragster update
• DisneyTwitter wants the Genie to grant them wishes and remove himself 
• A Boomerang is for sale...
• Wheels are becoming optional for rides 
• Man who hung from the Sky Ride at Lagoon, has passed away 

Intamins and COOs - they're all out of here. Listen in as James and Bob talk Wicked Twister's removal and SeaWorld's issue with sustaining those within the corporate positions at their company. Of course there is tons more news this week - the guys take a jab at those stories as well, giving there insight and thoughts. 

'Defiance' at Glenwood Caverns is revisited this week during the weekly poll recap. We get to hear Bob's full take on that ride now that he has returned from vacation. All this and a lot more fun on Coaster Talk this week.

SHOW NOTES:

• King's Dominion announces Jungle X-Pedition along with Tumbili freespin
• Cedar Point brings back the $99 gold pass 
• Fun Land Fredericksburg looking to build 130ft tower ride 
• Another ones gone, another ones gone, and another one bites the dust 
• Don't worry, Monster Jam is going to still be a thing this year (at least at Carowinds) 
• People injured in a fight at BGW 
• Cedar Point reduces their Intamin collection

Timmy is back; many of you won't be surprised at the lack of quarrels. However, James and Tim cover a vast amount of notable news stories first (making for a great first part of the show). 

The second half is a bit unorthodox, as the guys explore an area of amusement parks James and Bob typically don't stray towards. Halloween is the subject of the second part of the show, with the dudes talking Halloween Horror Nights and all it includes. And of course this wouldn't be Coaster Talk Podcast if we didn't have a weekly to finish the show off. 

SHOW NOTES'

• Disneyland Resort introduces Magic Key Program - bye bye wallets
• Glenwood Caverns opening new "record-breaking" roller coaster
• Todd Joseph may be breaking the law with his handling of Conneaut Lake 
• Over Texas to spelunkers receive 'Pirates of Speelunker Cave'
• Kings Dominion has set announcement for August 12th

Two news stories this week actual surround individuals walking up lift hills, although in two completely different contexts. James and Bob break down these news stories as well as the others of the week (new rides, policy updates, etc.) all on the first part of the show this week. 

Later on it's time to finally discuss an upcoming trip for James, an update on the Photo Contest, and discuss the frequented weekly poll: this weeks being 'Raptor Vs. Alpengeist'.

SHOW NOTES:

• New for Fiesta Texas: Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger 
• Disney World begins requiring masks for all guests while indoors 
• Cedar Fair finally seems to be taking action 
• Man takes it upon himself to deliver water to guests stuck on coasters; banned for 5 years
• Rides revealed for the new Peppa Pig Theme Park