The IAAPA Attractions Expo is the premier conference and trade show for members of the themed entertainment and experience industry. Peers from around the world gather to connect and see the latest in technology and innovations on display. At the 2018 expo, Freddy (and Themed Attraction Founder, Nate Naversen) grabbed a mic and took to the show floor to interview industry leaders of all stripes to learn about projects past and future. This episode is brim-full of brief interviews with: Brad Thomas, President of Silver Dollar City; Rich Hill, Creative Director at Sally Corporation; Claire Evans, President of amaZulu; Dan Sawatzky of Imagination Corporation; Michael Mercadante, International Board President of the Themed Entertainment Association; Phil Hettema of the Hettema Group; Pam Landwirth, Trevor Tuttle of the Bureau of Story Art, and next gen superstar, Memphis Grace MacPherson.

Show hosts: Mel McGowan & Freddy Martin

Show design & production: Barry R. Hill

Theme music composed by Rob Watson, closing music by the Lost Dogs.

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