The Official Holiday World Podcast

The Official Holiday World Podcast episodes:

• 07.01.2024

  S6E13 - The One With The Semicentennial Painter

  We celebrate our resident muralist and graphic designer, Rick, as he retires after 49 years of service at Santa Claus Land & Holiday World. We also introduce a new segment, #HoWoVo. #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K-B, Matt B, and Sabrina...

  
• 06.17.2024

  S6E12 - The One With The Great Voyage

  We interrupted the day of the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain when they visited Holiday World recently and figured out why they come all the way to the USA to see us. Well... Us and about 14 other parks,...

  
• 06.03.2024

  S6E11 - The One Where Gravy's Ready

  HoliWood Nights preparation has taken up a lot of time from our #PodSquad, but thankfully Andrew had nothing better to do than to give us a project wrap-up of Good Gravy! (You know, since Good Gravy! is done and all...)...

  
• 05.20.2024

  S6E10 - The One With The Gravy Baby

  With the opening of Good Gravy!, we look back in time to another buzz-worthy event while the #PodSquad talks potatoes. #HoWoPo Recorded 5/15/24 Hosted by Sabrina J, Lauren C, Matt E, Matt B, and Leah K-B 00:00 - Intro and...

  
• 04.22.2024

  S6E9 - The One With the Attractions Group

  Leah was recently invited for an interview on the Attractions Group Podcast and they were kind enough to let us repost their interview here. Great park history and plenty of Good Gravy! to go around. #HoWoPo Setup by Sabrina J....

  
• 04.08.2024

  S6E8 - The One With Actual Gravy

  It's our graviest episode yet! Or, has the potential to be. Our Foods Team dishes out the new items and changes coming for 2024, featuring the Chief Barbeque Officer #HoWoPo Recorded 2/15/24 Hosted by Sabrina J, Matt B, Alec K,...

  
• 03.25.2024

  S5E7 - The One With the Good Gravy! Great Merch!

  Our Retail Department gives some juicy details about new Good Gravy! merch. Matt B. innovates the theater (or is it theatre?) and Leah shares her childhood dream of zig-zaggy hair. #HoWoPo Recorded 2/15/24 Hosted by Sabrina J, Lauren C, Matt...

  
• 03.11.2024

  S6E6 - The One With The Most Attractive Team

  We get to know our trio of Full-Time Attractions Managers and look forward to the opening of Good Gravy! in May. Also, what condiments do you put on your corn dog? #HoWoPo Recorded 2/15/24 Hosted by Sabrina J, Lauren C,...

  
• 02.26.2024

  S6E5 - The One Where Deadlines Pass

  With a Season Pass pricing deadline quickly approaching, we catch up with Group Sales Manager, Angie, to find out how to make the most of your Pass. Marching band is revived as a hot topic. #HoWoPo Recorded 2/8/24 Hosted by...

  
• 02.12.2024

  S6E4 - The One With The Running Gravy

  Good Gravy! It's almost time to get the gravy flowing. We catch up with Andrew to talk about progress and reflect on The Voyage's first year. Come for the gravy, stick around for the #PrisionYams. #HoWoPo Recorded 2/8/24 Hosted by...

  
• 01.29.2024

  S6E3 - The One With The Hiring Season

  It's officially hiring season (already)! John from HR gives us hiring hot tips for 2024. The #PodSquad also talks pudding. And potatoes. #HoWoPo Recorded 1/25/24. Hosted by Lauren C, Sabrina J, Matt E, and Leah K-B 00:00 - Intro...

  
• 01.15.2024

  S6E2 - The One With the Web Surfin' Safari

  After a bumpy start, we're diving deep into the World Wide Web - flashing back to HolidayWorld.com in the year 2000. We also brainstorm the name of a chonky chicken. #HoWoPo Recorded 1/9/24 (Despite what Leah says). Hosted by Lauren...

  
• 01.01.2024

  S6E1 - The One With the New Year, Same Gravy

  For Season 6, we resolved to be more organized. It didn't work. #HoWoPo Recorded 12/4/23 Hosted by Matt E, Sabrina J, Matt B, and Leah K-B Special Guests: Casey C. & Kenny B. from IT 00:00 - Intro and Welcome...

  
• 12.18.2023

  S5E24 - The One With Artificial Snow

  Andrew B. takes a break from Hard Hat Chronicles to give us a #GoodGravy update while we reminisce about manufactured snow. #HoWoPo Recorded 12/4/23 Hosted by Matt E, Lauren C, Sabrina J, Matt B, and Leah K-B Special Guest: Andrew...

  
• 12.04.2023

  S5E23 - The One Where Christmastime is Here

  How did our expectations of the Good Gravy! train reveal stack up to the real thing? Also, big things come in small parks. #HoWoPo Recorded 11/20/23 Hosted by Matt E, Lauren C, Sabrina J, and Leah K-B 00:00 - Intro...

  
• 11.20.2023

  S5E22 - The One With the Gravy Boat

  The Good Gravy! train is unveiled at IAAPA and we think back to the Voyage train's reveal in 2005. Oh, and more cranberry conversation. #HoWoPo Recorded 10/25/23 Hosted by Matt B, Sabrina J, and Leah K-B 00:00 - Intro and...

  
• 11.06.2023

  S5E21 - The One Where We're Right On Track

  Good Gravy! coaster steel arriving on site has us riminiscing about Thunderbird. Also, how do feel about cranberry sauce? #HoWoPo Recorded 10/25/23 Hosted by Matt B, Sabrina J, and Leah K-B 00:00 - Intro and Welcome the (small but mighty)...

  
• 10.23.2023

  S5E20 - The One Where We Croc Ourselves Up

  When the episode changes names post-recording, you know it has to be good! We Croc up over fashion choices and relive some history from Holiday World's first summer. #HoWoPo Recorded 10/17/23 Hosted by Matt E, Matt B, Sabrina J, Lauren...

  
• 10.09.2023

  S5E19 - The One With The On-Off Season

  We're both in AND out of season and clue you in on what's already happening behind the scenes with Splashin' Safari and Good Gravy! #HoWoPo Recorded 10/5/23 Hosted by Matt E, Matt B, Sabrina J, Lauren C, and Leah K-B...

  
• 09.25.2023

  S5E18 - The One With Halloween in September

  Food, and shows, and drones, OH MY! We talk all things Happy Halloween Weekends and throw back to the early days of the event. Of course, holidays, and Lauren hijacks Give Me a Number! #HoWoPo Recorded 9/14/23 Hosted by Matt...

  
• 09.11.2023

  S5E17 - The One Where it's All Gravy

  Hear from [most of] the #PodSquad about their takes on America's Graviest Coaster! And, we get further clarification of Matt B's rules for dessert. #HoWoPo Recorded 8/31/23 Hosted by Matt E, Matt B, Sabrina J, and Leah K-B 00:00 -...

  
• 08.28.2023

  S5E16 - The One With the Kids World 2023

  Foods Director Seth joins us to talk about some of the kid-friendly treats you can only find at Kids World 2023! #HoWoPo Recorded 8/21/23 Hosted by Leah K-B Special Guest: Director of Food & Beverage, Seth L. 00:00 - Intro...

  
• 08.14.2023

  S5E15 - The One With Gravy Boat DECLASSIFIED

  Buckle up. We talk about Good Gravy!, our planned 2024 attraction! Don't miss a minute of this podcast. You're gonna love it! #HoWoPo Recorded 7/13/23 Hosted by Leah K-B Special Guest: Director of Projects & Planning, Andrew B. 00:00 -...

  
• 07.31.2023

  S5E14 - The One With the Intern Theory

  Boards, Beliefs, and... Boomerangs? The Marketing & Communications interns share their ideas about #GravyBoat and how they're stringing all the hints together. #HoWoPo Recorded 7/27/23 Hosted by Leah K-B Special Guests: Interns Vee & Wyatt 00:00 - Intro and Apologies...

  
• 07.17.2023

  S5E13 - The One With Tease Forgive Us

  Buckle up. We (sort of) talk about ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓, our planned 2024 attraction! Don't miss a ▓▓▓▓▓▓ of this podcast. You're gonna ▓▓▓▓ it! #HoWoPo Recorded 7/13/23 Hosted by Leah K-B Special Guest: Director of Projects & Planning, Andrew B. 00:00...

  
• 07.03.2023

  S5E12 - The One With HoWoPo Unplugged

  A behind-the-scenes interview with Holidays in the Sky pilot, Jon, and a bare-bones #PodSquad assembles on a stormy day to bring you Holidays! #HoWoPo Recorded 6/29/23 Hosted by: Lauren C and Leah K-B 00:00 - Intro and Welcome the #PodSquad...

  
• 06.19.2023

  S5E11 - The One Where The HITS Keep Playing

  We dive in to some entertaining history and give some backstory on Firefly, our partner for Holidays in the Sky. And don't miss the hot takes on Udderly Blue ice cream. #HoWoPo Recorded 6/13/23 Hosted by: Matt B, Lauren C,...

  
• 06.05.2023

  S5E10 - The One Where We're LIVE from HoliWood Nights

  What's better than #HoWoPo? HoWoPo LIVE from HoliWood Nights! Feedback, Holidays, Tots vs. Chips, and live Q&A; all within 30 minutes or less. Recorded 6/3/23 Hosted by: Matt B, Lauren C, Sabrina J, and Leah K-B 00:00 - Intro and...

  
• 05.22.2023

  S5E9 - The One With The Best Visit Ever

  As the #PodSquad is busy with getting the park ready, we're sharing tips to make your visit the best yet! Also, we're sorry for the scolding. #HoWoPo Recorded 5/2/23 Hosted by: Matt B, Lauren C, Matt E, Sabrina J, and...

  
• 05.08.2023

  S5E8 - The One With The Groovy Groups

  Group Sales and the origin of the Good Old Days Picnic Grove are topics today. Also, we get into another half-baked conversation about apple pie with cheese. #HoWoPo Recorded 5/2/23 Hosted by: Matt B, Lauren C, Matt E, Sabrina J,...

  
• 04.24.2023

  S5E7 - The One With The Clean Team

  Ready to be swept off your feet? We get the dirt from our Director of Park Services, Cathy G on how they keep us the cleanest park in the world. #HoWoPo Recorded 4/19/23 Hosted by: Matt B, Lauren C, Matt...

  
• 04.10.2023

  S5E6 - The One With Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving

  We're splashing back to what Splashin' Safari dreamed it would be when it was thirty, flirty, and thriving! #HoWoPo Recorded 4/4/23 Hosted by: Matt B, Lauren C, Matt E, Sabrina J, and Leah K-B 00:00 - Intro and Welcome the...

  
• 03.27.2023

  S5E5 - The One That's Short

  After 4+ seasons, we finally drag CMO Eric onto the podcast and all he can talk about is Indiana Tourism. In fact, that's all everyone's talking about! Hear reactions from our team on the 2023 Indiana Tourism Conference. #HoWoPo Recorded...

  
• 03.13.2023

  S5E4 - The One With the Knock on Wood

  In honor of #TheVoyage retrack, we're diving deep into some Holiday World roller coaster history and we get a construction update from our Coaster Shop Manager, Chris! #HoWoPo Recorded 3/2/23 Hosted by: Matt B, Matt E, Sabrina J, Lauren C,...

  
• 02.27.2023

  S5E3 - The One Where The Show Must Go On

  It's Episode 3 of Season 5. Can the #PodSquad stay on task and keep the new format intact? #HoWoPo Recorded 2/14/23 Hosted by: Matt B, Sabrina J, Lauren C, and Leah K-B 00:00 - Intro and Welcome Back the #PodSquad...

  
• 02.13.2023

  S5E2 - The One With [Clever Food Name Here]

  Let's Eat! It's the food episode! #HoWoPo Recorded 2/6/23 Hosted by: Matt E, Matt B, Sabrina J, Lauren C, and Leah K-B Special Guests: Lexi H, Chandler G, and Seth L 00:00 - Intro and Welcome Back the #PodSquad 06:12...

  
• 01.30.2023

  S5E1 - The One With The Commons Ground

  And we're back! Season 5 of The Official Holiday World Podcast kicks off with a construction update on Compass Commons, a recruiting message, some HoWo History, and a new game! #HoWoPo Recorded 1/26/23 Hosted by: Matt E, Matt B, Sabrina...

  
• 12.19.2022

  S4E14 - The One With What'd I Miss?

  You asked, and we're back! The #PodSquad makes up for lost time and catches up on what's been going on at the park. Plus, hot tips on hot tea and enough holidays to get you established in your New Year's...

  
• 07.04.2022

  S4E13 - The One With Repeated Tips for a Better Visit

  If we've said it once, we can say it again! Here are our favorite tips for making the most out of your Holiday World visit. Mostly Recorded 6/22/2021 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K-B Re-Hosted by: Nell H, Lauren C, and...

  
• 06.20.2022

  S4E12 - The One With The Cat's Meow

  Creativity and Entertainment can come in many different forms. When Vince Kadlubek from Meow Wolf joined us for HoliWood Nights, Leah had to get an interview! Plus, the #PodSquad talks Holidays in the Sky and holidays, er, on the calendar....

  
• 06.06.2022

  S4E11 - The One With The Authors

  We welcome the authors of our 75th Anniversary book and reflect on their favorite insights and stories from digging into HoWo History. Recorded 6/4/2022 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K-B Special Guests: Nell H, Ron G, Dave H, and Jim F....

  
• 05.23.2022

  S4E10 - The One With The Experiment

  Learn more about the details of our  HoliWood Nights experiment. And, of course, the #PodSquad tackles holidays. Recorded 4/28/2022 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Matt E, Matt B, Sabrina J, and Leah K-B Special Guests: Amanda E... or is it? 00:00 -...

  
• 05.09.2022

  S4E9 - The One With Opening Day

  Opening Day is coming! We check in with our team to see what goes into waking up the park and the #PodSquad discusses an old friend: bacon.  Recorded 4/28/2022 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Matt E, Matt B, Sabrina J, and Leah...

  
• 04.25.2022

  S4E8 - The One We Gobbled Together

  We give most of the #PodSquad a break this time and hear from four different departments about what they're looking forward to most in 2022. Recorded 4/20/2022 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Sabrina J. Special Guests: Lori G, Lori W, Adam W,...

  
• 04.11.2022

  S4E7 - The One With Food Glorious Food (Again)

  WARNING: Don't listen to this episode on an empty stomach. F&B; Director, Lexi, joins the #PodSquad to talk turkey legs, pickles, and pretzels. Recorded 3/2/2022 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Matt E, Matt B, Lauren C, and Sabrina J. Special...

  
• 03.28.2022

  S4E6 - The One With the Fresh Paint

  Join us for a journey of park updates, posters, and... peanut butter? Recorded 3/2/2022 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Matt E, Matt B, Lauren C, and Sabrina J. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 13:31 - Fresh Paint 29:20 - Merch...

  
• 03.14.2022

  S4E5 - The One With the Lost Hour

  Congratulations! You just lost an hour due to the time change and you're about to lose another one! Recorded 3/2/2022 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Matt E, Matt B, Lauren C, and Sabrina J. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 04:19...

  
• 02.28.2022

  S4E4 - The One With the Summer Adventure

  Learn more about the adventure of working at Holiday World! The #PodSquad also goes bananas over a surprising twist to Matt B's food rules. And, what's in a name? Recorded 2/9/2022 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Matt E, Matt B,...

  
• 02.14.2022

  S4E3 - The One With Goodbye Nell, Part 1

  The #PodSquad drones on about Holidays in the Sky, retro-futuristic video recording technology, and says a "see you later" to Nell. Recorded 2/9/2022 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Matt E, Matt B, Lauren C, Sabrina J, and Nell H. 00:00...

  
• 01.31.2022

  S4E2 - The One With One Question

  Sequestered in offices, closets, dining rooms, and garages, the #PodSquad delivers more crowdsourced Q&A; than you can shake an FAQ at. Thanks to all who contributed! We fly through holidays because we know you love them. #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah...