Chad Benefield (who helped us announce Cheetah Chase and Thunderbird) gets to ask the questions this time in an exclusive “Ask Me Anything” segment and Media Relations Manager Sabrina joins in the fun. What song title describes Matt Eckert’s life? Find out now.  Recorded 3/6/2020 #HoWoPo

If you’re looking for more information on how the park will be affected by COVID-19, please visit HolidayWorld.com/Covid-19.

Reminder: We’re now pre-recording the podcast. And we recorded these in a simpler time. If we seem ignorant of Coronavirus or COVID-19, it’s because we were blissfully unaware (or minimally aware) at the time of this recording. For more information visit www.holidayworld.com/covid-19.

Hosted by: Matt and Leah Special Guests: Chad B. and Sabrina J.

00:00 – Disclaimer 00:37 – Welcome 01:50 – Leah’s AMA 13:21 – Matt’s Turn

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Join us for a special socially distanced episode of HOWOPO and meet Baby Blake! We discuss Digital Opening Day, our new Digital FunTown, and cooking Holiday World treats at home. We also share our favorite opening day traditions and what we’re most looking forward to when we return. Recorded 4/28/2020 #HoWoPo

Digital Opening Day: HolidayWorld.com/DigitalOpeningDay

Digital FunTown: HolidayWorld.com/DigitalFunTown

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Hosted by: Matt, Lauren, and Leah

00:00 – Welcome the #PodSquad 01:25 – Catching Up 2:51 – Digital Opening Day 5:15 – Looking Ahead 7:36 – Working from Home 15:44 – Digital FunTown 21:57 – Opening Day Traditions 31:15 – Because We’re On Video

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Director of Park Services Cathy G. joins us as we discuss what it takes to “wake up the park” each season. WBKR Personality (and our Cheetah Chase and Thunderbird ride announcement emcee) Chad Benefield joins us as well to tell us how it feels to help announce a ride while completely in the dark. We also discuss our opening day, which has since been postponed to early June. We’re deeply aware of the irony. Recorded 3/6/2020 #HoWoPo

Reminder: We’re now pre-recording the podcast. And we recorded these in a simpler time. If we seem ignorant of Coronavirus or COVID-19, it’s because we were blissfully unaware (or minimally aware) at the time of this recording. For more information visit www.holidayworld.com/covid-19.

Hosted by: Matt and Leah

Special Guests: Cathy G. and Chad B.

00:00 – Disclaimer 01:29 – And we’re back 03:40 – Wake me up 15:03 – Hanging with Chad

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For feedback this time, we attempted to crowdsource some FAQs about Season Passes and HoliWood Nights. That didn’t work, so we went back to feedback as it should be. No big deal, but Leah also invented a new game. It had mixed reviews. Released 4/13/2020 #HOWOPO

Reminder: We’re now pre-recording the podcast. And we recorded these in a simpler time. If we seem ignorant of Coronavirus or COVID-19, it’s because we were blissfully unaware (or minimally aware) at the time of this recording.

Hosted by: Matt, Lauren, and Leah

Special Guest: Matt B.

00:00 – Disclaimer 00:25 – And we’re back 14:32 – Over/Under

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00:00 – Disclaimer 00:25 – And we’re back 14:32 – Over/Under

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It's time for the annual(ish) food episode. Special Guests: Director of Revenue Administration Lori G. and VP Matt join us while we explore what exactly a churro donut is and why it's been missing from our lives... and so much more. Plus, find out about a delicious new pretzel coming your way in the 2020 season. Released 3/30/2020 #HOWOPO

Reminder: We're now pre-recording the podcast. And we recorded these in a simpler time. If we seem blissfully unaware of COVID-19, it's because we were.

Hosted by: Matt, Lauren, and Leah

Special Guests: Matt B. and Lori G.

Email us: [email protected] Leave a voicemail: Phone (812)-937-4401 Ext. 8081 Reach out on social media: @holidayworld using #HOWOPO.

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00:00 – Disclaimer 00:25 – Welcome & Introductions 06:44 – Brown Plates of Food 12:00 – Fry Shaming 21:16 – Fully Loaded News

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Merch Queen Vanessa K joins us to tell us all about the cool apparel coming to the park this season, along with VP Matt. Michael, our Director of Games, joins as well to tell you about all the perks coming your way whether you’re a Season Passholder or a Guest joining us for just one day. Released 3/16/20 #HoWoPo

Hosted by: Leah, Matt, and Lauren

Special Guests: Matt B., Michael C., and Vanessa K.

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00:00 - Welcome & Introductions 07:01 - Merch Mayhem 24:18 - Plethora of Perks

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Feedback time rolls around again. The #PodSquad goes back in time to when we first announced the return of the podcast, ornithophobia, Mick Foley, and of course, bacon. PLUS! Highlights from the first official emails to the official HOWOPO email address!

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Released 3/2/20 #HoWoPo

Hosted by: Leah, Matt, and Lauren

00:00 - And we're back - with more feedback! 16:03 - Upcoming Holidays

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Sean S. (Maintenance Planner) and Anthony V. (Manager of the South Maintenance Shop) join the #PodSquad for a ton of updates on why Cheetah Chase will be just as cold as Mammoth, what’s going on with The Voyage, and what kind of work is happening on our carousel.

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Released 2/17/20 #HoWoPo

Hosted by: Leah, Matt, and Lauren

Special Guests: Sean S. & Anthony V.

00:00 - Welcome the #PodSquad 01:20 - On Track 10:45 - Man vs. Cheetah 16:03 - All the King's Horses

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It’s Hiring Season here at Holiday World as HR Trainer Vanessa B. joins the #PodSquad. Leah reveals how she got her first infraction point and everyone talks about how working at Holiday World changes you forever. Plus: learn a little more about the unique personalities of each department with our commercials.

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Released 2/3/20 #HoWoPo

Hosted by: Leah, Matt, and Lauren

Special Guest: Vanessa B.

00:00 - Welcome the #PodSquad 01:16 - Little Miss Sunshine 22:35 - A Word from our Departments

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The first episode of the newly revamped HoWoPo revisits all the new things 2019 had to offer, and what’s new in 2020. Director of Attractions Lori joined us for updates on Cheetah Chase construction and our 800 feet of Voyage track work. Media Relations Manager Sabrina hops in to tell us more about the revamp coming to our Star-Spangled Carousel.

00:00 - Welcome the #PodSquad 03:11 - Catching Up 12:55 - What's Coming? 23:43 - Bologna Pink

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Released 1/20/20 #HoWoPo

Hosted by: Leah, Matt, and Lauren

Special Guest: Lori C.

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