In this episode, co-host John does a deep dive with Barry Hill and Kings Island superfan John Keeter from Rivershore Creative about creating Kings Island: a Photographic Journey. Kings Island opened their photo archives and the team assembled the color photos, concept art and blueprints that emerged into an impressive coffee table book that completes the iconic park’s 50th anniversary celebration. Kings Island legend and Area Manager, Digital Marketing Don Helbig rounds out the show!

If you visited Kings Island for that celebration or just wanted to attend, this episode is sure to bring back great memories of your time in the park.

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In this episode:

[01:40] Introducing the beautiful hardback coffee table book and the team

[05:27I Behind the scenes look: how the team convinced Kings Island to access the archives

[05:27-18:00] Bonus mentions of the original Bat!

[27:51] Don Helbig explains how the team came together

[31:55] Don’s records and current ride count on The Racer

The book is available online: https://www.kingsislandgear.com/products/kings-island-a-photographic-journey and will be available in the Kings Island gift shop once the park opens for the season.

The book will also be available at Barry’s website:

https://www.rivershorecreative.com/kings-island-a-photographic-journey

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Hosts: Jessica Gardner & John Davidson

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Editor: Bob Randolph

Show Notes: Liz Tan (big fan of the original Bat)