Kings Island Central Podcast

Brad Perdue (IndyGuy4KI) hosts episode 22 of the KICentral Podcast.  In this episode, we have a special guest, Nick Gaskins.  Nick has had perfect attendance at Kings Island the last 4 years and will be starting his 5th season to hopes to end with perfect attendance in 2023. We talk to Nick about his 4 years […]

Brad Perdue (IndyGuy4KI) is the guest host on episode 21 of the KICentral Podcast.  On this episode, we have special guest, Ryan Suhr, KICentral member BoddaH1994. We talk about the start of the 50th anniversary season at Kings Island. Highlights include: The 50th-anniversary sign. The new Timberwolf Concerts. The parks birthday ceremony on April 29th. The Beast retrack. The upgraded Tower […]

Host Robbie Zerhusen (CoastersRZ) is joined by Brad Perdue (IndyGuy4KI) on episode 20 of the KICentral Podcast.  On this episode, we have special guest, Brian Kosmac from Gravity Group. You may have been Brian as an employee at Kings Island in the past. After joining Gravity group he is the engineer who worked on The Racer and working […]

Brad Perdue (IndyGuy4KI) is the guest host on episode 19 of the KICentral Podcast.  On this episode, we have special guest, Chris Baynum. Chris is founder and president of Baynum Painting. Chris started Baynum Painting in 1983, His first major project was staining The Beast. Baynum Painting is currently working on painting the Eiffel Tower, Adventure Express, Race For Your Life Charlie […]

Host Robbie Zerhusen (CoastersRZ) is joined by Brad Perdue (IndyGuy4KI). On this episode, we have special guest, Tyler Mullins (TombraiderTy). Tyler is a Kings Island history connoisseur and we talk about the history of Kings Island, his involvement with the KIHistory Facebook page and Twitter Feed. We also touch on the 50th Anniversary season in […]

Host Robbie Zerhusen (CoastersRZ) is joined by Brad Perdue (IndyGuy4KI) on this episode of the KICentral Podcast. On this episode, we have special guest, Maureen Kaiser Richmond. She was manager of communications and guest experience from 2003 to 2007 at Kings Island. We discuss her time at the park. Enjoy! Robbie

Host Robbie Zerhusen (CoastersRZ) is joined by Brad Perdue (IndyGuy4KI) on this episode of the KICentral Podcast. On this episode, we have special guest, Jeffrey Siebert. He was manager of communications and guest experience from 1999 to 2005 at Kings Island and is currently Park President of Six Flags Fiesta Texas. We discuss his time […]

Brad (IndyGuy4KI) is joined by Don Helbig, who is the Area Manager of Digital Marketing at Kings Island. On this podcast we discuss Don’s time as a guest riding The Racer. How the park was able to market his achievements setting records on The Racer. How Coasterstock was born at Kings Island. Find out what happened to the ACE walk back tours. […]

Join Robbie (Coastersrz) and Brad Perdue (Indyguy4KI) as they interview Evan Ponstingle, author of the new history book about Kings Island “A Ride Through Time”. Be sure to also check out Episode 8, where we previously interviewed Evan. If you are interested in preordering the book, please check out the website here: https://www.rivershorecreative.com/kingsisland

Robbie (CoastersRZ) and Brad (IndyGuy4KI) are joined by Bill Mefford, who was the Manager of Marketing and Communications at Kings Island from 1982-1984 and again from 1987-1988. Hear about stories from his time at the park, as well as his time at other parks and in the amusement industry.

Robbie (CoastersRZ) and Brad (IndyGuy4KI) are joined by Dennis Larrick (KIMV1972), who worked on the Kings Island and Miami Valley Railroad in 1972 and 1973 at Kings Island. -Highlights include some stories from Dennis`s time running the trains those first two seasons.

Don`t forget that you can get this podcast on iTunes, and on Spotify!  Be sure to subscripe to not miss an episode! Show notes:  Join Robbie (CoastersRZ) and Brad (IndyGuy4KI) as they are joined by Tom Pavlik (Tjpavlik). In this episode we conclude the review of the 2020 season at Kings Island. We discuss Orion, […]

Don`t forget that you can get this podcast on iTunes, and on Spotify! Be sure to subscripe to not miss an episode! Show notes: Join Robbie (CoastersRZ) and Brad (IndyGuy4KI) as they are joined by Tom Pavlik (Tjpavlik). In this episode we begin to review the 2020 season at Kings Island, and the impacts that […]

Don`t forget that you can get this podcast on iTunes, and on Spotify! Be sure to subscripe to not miss an episode! Show notes: Join Robbie (CoastersRZ) and Brad (IndyGuy4KI) as they are joined by Nick (Daretofly). In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of being a ride operator. We provide some tips […]

Don`t forget that you can get this podcast on iTunes, and on Spotify! Be sure to subscripe to not miss an episode! Show notes: Join Robbie (CoastersRZ) and Brad (IndyGuy4KI) as they are joined by Evan (KIghostguy). In this episode we discuss Evan`s new book: Kings Island: A Ride Through Time We discuss the following: […]

Show notes:  Join Robbie (CoastersRZ) and Brad (IndyGuy4KI) as they are joined by Evan Duffy (DeltaFlyer) and finish their discussion on the 2019 season. This is the second part of a two part episode.  If you have not listened to episode #6, please do so! We discuss the following: -Kings Island announces a giga coaster […]

Show notes: Join Robbie (CoastersRZ) and Brad (IndyGuy4KI) as they are joined by Evan Duffy (DeltaFlyer) to discuss the 2019 season. On this first part of two parts, they discuss: -Kings Mill Antique Autos -International Street Renovation -Octoberfest Glockenspiel -The Beast`s 40th anniversary is celebrated -Grand Carnivale -The Vortex served its last riders at the […]

Show Notes:  Join host Robbie Zerhusen (CoastersRZ) and Brad Perdue (IndyGuy4KI) as they are joined by Evan, KIC Member RuthlessAirtime who created the YouTube user NumberFiveisAlive. He created a fan creation for a giga coaster at Kings Island. Be sure to watch his video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV5UyTOezvY

Show Notes:  Join host Robbie Zerhusen (CoastersRZ) and Brad Perdue (IndyGuy4KI) as they are joined by Eric, KICentral forum member Pianoman. We discuss the recent announcement of renovations and enhancements to International Street and the Royal Fountains. You can find more information on this renovation project on Kings Island`s blog: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2019/january/international-street-and-royal-fountain-to-get-major-offseason-renovation

Show Notes:  Join host Robbie Zerhusen (CoastersRZ) and Brad Perdue (IndyGuy4KI) as they are joined by KICentral forum member Sonofbaconator. They discuss the recent announcement that Firehawk would be leaving KI at the end of October, 2018.  They talk a little bit about the ride`s history, its location in X-Base, the ride experience and why […]

Show notes:  Host Robbie Zerhusen (CoastersRZ) is joined by Brad Perdue (IndyGuy4KI) and special guest Chad Showalter, the Director of Communications at Kings Island to preview the 2018 season at Kings Island. -Chad`s role at Kings Island as Director of communications -Executive Chef James Major joins Kings Island -Chef Nathan is still with Kings Island -Discussion […]

The inaugural episode of the Kings Island Central Podcast. Listen as host Robbie Zerhusen (CoastersRZ) is joined by Matthew Middleton (Malem) and Brad Perdue (IndyGuy4KI) discuss the 2017 season at Kings Island. -Mystic Timbers debuts as a fantastic new wooden coaster at Kings Island. -Island Smokehouse opens to glowing reviews in Soak City. -Halloween Haunt […]