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The amusement industry podcast filled with a bunch of drunk fools. We are certainly not for everyone. If you like swearing, off topic, and slightly sexual commentary as well as ACTUAL content? You've come to the right place.

The Drunk Riders


    • May 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 29m AVG DURATION
    • 335 EPISODES


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    Oh Lawd.. She's a coming! Bring me some Siren's Curse - Episode 323

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 101:30


    The testing is running and Siren's Curse is looking gooooood. The boys discuss the testing, the fun, and more. That along with Epic Universe opening, more rides reopening, drafting the worst possible coaster and more in this episode.

    Guess whos back, back again! Curtain's back, tell your friends! - Episode 322

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 109:11


    Steel Curtain has FINALLY announced its return after some major modifications. The boys run through that as well as the fact that no one has ridden it to know how good it is! That, Sirens Curse, Falcons Flight, Chance, fan questions and much more in this episode.

    Sexiest coaster possible? Let's make one, draft style baby! - Episode 321

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 109:52


    We haven't drafted in a MINUTE but this one was fun. Parts and pieces of rides from around the world for the best ride? You bet your ass it was a good time. We do discuss news of course as well with SFA closing, Disney Middle East, fan questions, wifey guest Kelli, and much more in this episode!

    Eejanaika / ええじゃないか is back at Fuji-Q! - Episode 320

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 111:24


    Eejanaika is back with extra safety procedures to avoid another incident. Your boys discuss that in detail along with Ferrari World, AlpenFury, GigaDive Question Mark, your fan questions and more in this episode.

    Epically Midverse? Lets discuss! - Episode 319

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 133:26


    Just kidding, Mike cried. We discuss Mike's visit to Epic and his MOSTLY spoiler free thoughts on his time in Orlando and visiting the insane new park that is Epic Universe. That, plenty of news from Elitch possibly closing to Kumba returning, fan questions and much more in this episode.

    Make the Ride of Steel's Great Again - Episode 318

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 112:44


    Superman - Ride of Steel at SFA is getting new Intamin trains.. FINALLY! A return to brilliance! Please.. do it elsewhere. The boys rock through that potential, full testing on a number of rides, Epic Universe moving forward with more folks coming through, fan questions and much more in this episode.

    A trip so good we needed two episodes to talk about it. Let's go! - Episode 317

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 128:16


    Yeah we back.. because we not only didn't cover everything but didn't talk about news! This time.. power hour. Not only do we cover fan questions but the big news regarding Universal UK, Epic, Star Wars for some reason, and much more.

    The Bay Area was not ready.. Episode 316

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 121:43


    Golden Gate Wobble went off without a hitch, with all those lovely bills paid, and your boys break down the experience from first visits to San Francisco, touristy fun, Discovery Kingdom, California's Great America, a 5k, breweries, food and much more in this recap of a fantastic visit to the west coast.

    Superman has finally departed this mortal realm. So long, old friend. - Episode 315

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 84:10


    As we say goodnight to the OG Strata, OG LIM badass Superman: Escape from Krypton.. we do talk about the good AND the bad with the ride and much more. Can't forget testing, delays, opening day shenanigans, episode questions and much more in this episode.

    Out here just Flashing my homies - Episode 314

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 99:50


    Flash Vertical Velocity Media Day was a banger and Mike covers the fun of this brand new ride and what it was like to ABANDON HIS FRIENDS! That, POV's, new rides coming soon, Big Bad Wolf's new trains, your fan questions, and much more in this episode!

    Herschend tripled their portfolio. Now they have to pay for it. - Episode 313

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 131:59


    With Hershend buying Palace, its going to mean a lot for the American park scene. The boys discuss all of that as well as legal battles at Universal and SFMM, retracking at Kings Island, ride closures, your fan questions of course and much more in this episode.

    Monsters, Inc may actually be insane.. if it happens. - Episode 312

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 124:19


    The concept for Monsters, Inc looks actually insane.. and what the ride COULD be? Sexy. The boys discuss that, Kennywood, BGW changes, Raven retracking, news from WOF, fan questions and much more in this episode!

    Another one bites the dust. So long Oakwood! - Episode 311

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 128:30


    We're all back this time to mourn yet another fallen comrade, Oakwood Theme Park in the UK. What type of trend are we seeing worldwide this year? The boys discuss that, Marc's feelings on Ka, Eejanaika's tragedy, Carowinds doing even more adults stuff and much more in this episode.

    May the King rest in pieces - Episode 310

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 88:26


    The King has finally fallen. The worlds largest ride is no more and joined by our friend Matt from Coasters and Brews, we discuss the ride, what it meant to a local, what it means overall, and what may replace it. That, a metric TON of bull, and much more in this LIVE episode.

    I'm still standing! Yeah yeah yeah! - Episode 309

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 112:17


    The truth! Shall set you FREE! Kingda Ka lives! For now of course. The legend staves off death for at least another week and the boys discuss. That, Six Flags Quiddiya pictures, Holiday Park name changes, Wodan titan track, Sirens Curse and so much more in this episode.

    Scout The Squirrel says "They Not Like Us" - Episode 308

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 94:47


    Kentucky Kingdom's Discovery Meadow is actually a banger.. and Scout out here making you hide yo kids and ya wife. The boys jump into that announcement as well as Kennywoods changes, Helios getting topped off, Wildcats last 10%, your fan questions and much more in this episode.

    Zooder Loopers is here and ready for some.. root beer? My guy. - Episode 307

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 99:33


    The man, the creator, the legend Zooder Loopers joins the show discussing his world, why he started his empire of creation, what in the hell is a Zooder, and much more on top of news and fan questions! This one is a true riot from beginning to end.

    Will Siren's Curse reinvigorate Vekoma in the US? - Episode 306

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 111:43


    With Siren's Curse's POV popping off.. it does look damn good. Will it truly initiate a new wave for Vekoma? The boys cover that, Sunshine Stumble recap, YoY testing, coaster construction, fan questions and much more in this episode.

    SFMM STRIPPED this mountain.. for shame.. - Episode 305

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 115:13


    For their new ride.. SFMM destroyed a mountain. Unbelievable. The boys discuss that as well as Titan's paint job, TopThrill2 news, SFOG naming issues, and joined by friend of the podcast Show, draft the ultimate park! That and so much more in this episode!

    Busch Gardens is just trolling at this point.. right? RIGHT?! - Episode 304

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 117:53


    Busch Gardens is popping off with more details around BBW.. and man they skimped on the budget. The boys dive in to that, Cedar Point pay changes, Dollywood giving a sneak peak, Hershey getting more, your fan questions and much more in this episode!

    Florida, it's coaster draft time! - Episode 303

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 111:14


    We're back ladies and gents with another draft, long overdue! This time, Florida and only Florida is drafted so that means only 1-2 good coasters. THAT! News from more closure, changes, SFMM getting a new coaster, and much more in this episode.

    Europa is as good as advertised? Yeah? I think so? - Episode 302

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 148:23


    We're back ladies and gents! After a lovely holiday break, the boys cover everything we missed in December from a news standpoint, which was A LOT of closures. We also cover Mike's trip to Europe, general fun, fan questions, and much more in this episode!

    The Drunk Rider Awards VI - Episode 301

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 188:50


    We're back with the TDR Awards, Episode 6! Marc, Marcus, and Mike give the BEST version of the industry awards that were ever presented, along with some personal bull as well because.. obviously.

    Spooky Spinoff Holiday Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 97:38


    Join the spooky spinoffers as they discuss holiday events!

    Wobbling down to Arie Force One - Episode 300

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 118:59


    Listen in to our special 300th episode at Fun Spot America where we get our (well two of our) first rides on AF1 as well as Mike marathoning Hurricane. Can't forget the beers, the fun, and the stupidity in this special milestone episode of TDR.

    We're living in the golden age of rumors and hearsay! - Episode 299

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 100:54


    Well ladies and gents, is this the final weekend? Is this an elaborate and hilarious troll job? IS THE THE BEST TIMELINE? The boys discuss the validity and how fun it is for people to be messing around with Ka's demise. That, Six Flags earnings, IAAPA, Dr D's, fan questions and much more in this episode!

    Spooky Spinoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 172:49


    The Spooky Spinoff is here! Mike is joined by the spookiest squad of Kelli, Joey, Rafa, and Tyler as they break down the 2024 Spooky Season and HHN33. Listen. This is a banger.

    Kings Dominion going all in with Jungle X-Pedition - Episode 298

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 97:52


    With i305 finally getting renamed, Kings Dominion is finally moving forward with a complete retheme of Jungle X-Pedition.. besides Flight of Fear? Maybe? Who knows.. the boys discuss that, parks closing or not ever opening, fan questions and much more in this episode.

    The Drunk Riders: The Drunk Riders Revenge - Episode 297

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 115:46


    Yes. It is as dumb as it really is. The boys discuss this decision by Busch Gardens to rename a new ride a classic name as well as other recent park visits, Vertical Velocity testing, a ton of your fan questions and much more in this episode.

    It ain't no lie? Baby.. bye bye bye? - Episode 296

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 118:20


    Well.. news of Kingda Ka's demise is.. well here? Maybe? The tea leaves are a swirling but no one truly knows. Joined by Mikhile once again from The Chain Dogs Podcast, we discuss that, Epic Universe, SDC's new resort and much more in this episode!

    Well.. when you need money.. - Episode 295

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 126:08


    Cedar Point out here scamming for that new coaster money with Maverick merch. The boys discuss that, the latest BBCC Stumble, new coasters rising, new 305 color scheme, Steel Curtain coming back and much more in this episode.

    Walibi Holland has a ride name of all time.. of ALL time - Episode 294

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 124:17


    YoY? I guess? Well the new dueling RMC Raptors at Walibi Holland has a very interesting name and we.. discuss it? Yeah that's what we do. That, IAAPA Europe coverage, Mike's return, the next January Stumble and much more in this episode!

    We're going to build a coaster and make Six Flags Mexico pay for it! - Episode 293

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 120:09


    Joined by Andrew Stilwell from C101 joins us as we discuss the biggest surprise in a decade, Siren's Curse at Cedar Point. Guess what.. it's probably going to be a good time. We get deep into detail with that, Maurer's new concepts, SDC expansion, a ton of your fan questions and much more in this episode.

    Rankings out of Pure Imagination! - Episode 292

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 116:31


    The Golden Tickets are back and.. they're a thing? The boys recap the whole shabang plus BGW's teasing, paintjobs, Dollywood's potential changes, fan questions and much more in this episode!

    He's baccckkkkk! Scott Schaffer from Upstop Media returns! - Episode 291

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 129:47


    Scott returns after many long episodes to cover his next new documentary, his recent trips around the world, and all the bullshit you can talk about with your boys. Tune in for the standard crazy affair with one of our favorites!

    Anton is crying.. say goodnight to Scorpion! - Episode 290

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 123:35


    We bid yet another Schwarzkopf coaster goodbye with Busch Gardens Tampa letting go of Scorpion. We all collectively cry as another one bites the dust. That, HHN reviews, College Football (way too much of it), your fan questions and much more in this episode!

    HHN 2024 is going to be.. quiet? See what we did there? - Episode 289

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 138:16


    HHN2024 is almost here and the boys, with special guest Kelli, the Spook Queen, break down EVERYTHING top to bottom about Universals most famous Halloween event. That.. no news because nothing happen, fan questions and much more in this episode!

    D23 was.. an event? Things were kinda announced? - Episode 288

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 146:43


    We're going to talk about Disney and.. it was an announcement for sure. We discuss it all this week along with more AlpenFury, Wrath of Rashiki, Fire Runner, fan questions and much more in this episode.

    Onion 287 - The Giga Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 121:09


    Your boys finally made it to the biggest milestone of them all, 287. Hosted by Radio Artifact, behind Urban Artifact Brewery, this banger of an episode was an absolute blast. Tune in to our stupidity as always!

    We were right? I think? Hopefully? Rapterra will be interesting for sure - Episode 286

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 108:30


    Rapterra for Kings Dominion was announced and its giving good vibes but will it truly excel like some, SOME, B&M Wing Coasters? The boys discuss that, SFGAm and KI teasing, SFNE Leak, Six Flags passes, your fan questions, and much more in this episode!

    Well.. well.. well.. will it be legit? Kings Dominion keeps teasing. - Episode 285

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 101:21


    It's almost here ladies and gentleman. Kings Dominion new coaster arrives soon. The boys break it down, the new chaperone policy across Six Flags (hint.. it's Cedar Fair's), your fan questions, and much more in this episode!

    Drinking on a boat? Cabin Crawl? Absolute banger? Yep. - Episode 284

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 163:12


    We finally did it. We had a Stumble at Cedar Point. TTS was an absolute stunner of a time and the boys recap the experience from Thursday until Sunday and everything in between. That, SOME news.. a few questions.. and maybe too many beers in this episode!

    Cedar Flags is now married. This could be fun? Lets find out. - Episode 283

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 132:43


    Six Flags and Cedar Fair are now one. The boys discuss the ramifications, both on individual parks, chains, and possible future endeavors. That, Top Thrill Stumble coming this weekend, P305, Epic Universe, responses to our trolling and much more in this early episode!

    Yeah.. holy crap. Glenwood is still amazing - Episode 282

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 158:24


    Mike went out west and had.. well you can CALL it fun. Creds on creds on creds from SFMM to Glenwood Caverns and more. We cover his escapades, fun news from the week, a ton of your fan questions and more in this episode!

    holy crap glenwood glenwood caverns
    Dark Universe is looking SAUCY - Episode 281

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 132:04


    A lot to unpack from the latest Epic Universe drop, with guests host Caleb and Mikhile substituting for Mike and Marc, we have a new unique.. and still silly as hell show as always. That, Jetline and Hyperia closing, fan questions, and much more in this episode!

    Phanny yet again is.. sublime.. with all those beautiful humps - Episode 280

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 112:13


    With yet another Buzzed Bars event rocked out, we discuss with two special guests, the event as well as how incredible Phanny yet again was. That, as well as KD, KK, Over Georgia, and the biggest news with Hyperia being back.

    Well.. well.. well.. SHE'S BACK! Voyage is out here COOKIN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 145:32


    With yet another Holiwood Nights in the books, reviews for The Voyage be hot! Mike.. well.. he might finally agree with his co-hosts for once. That, the rest of the bonanza of HWN, plenty of news, a special guest host, and much more in this episode!

    Mahuka is an amazing ride most people have forgotten about - Episode 278

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 90:18


    Well.. maybe only us.. but Walibi Rhone-Alpes has a hit on its hands. The boys cover that, the first ever LIVE episode for Onion287 in August, Hyperia closing and Thorpe doing it the right way, fan questions and so much more in this episode.

    We came, we saw, we Wobbled - Episode 277

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 102:58


    Dorney wasn't ready for the amazingness that was Wobble on that Jawn. Mike covers the blast that was as well as other news from El Toro to Darien Lake and a ton of your fan questions in this episode.

    Everything is fine. Chill out everyone. - Episode 276

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 131:38


    Top Thrill 2 closes and the reactions are all over the spectrum. But lets be honest.. chill yall. The boys discuss TT2, its closure, reasons why, as well as REALITY. That, Quiddaya's latest, Wonder Woman, Holiday Park, a ton of fan questions and so much more in this episode.

    Rollbacks are fun right? RIGHT? - Episode 275

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 129:09


    It's not that big of a deal right? Maybe? The boys discuss Indiana Beach's new ride and what happened this week. That, ValleyFair, Six Flags America's revamps, Six Flags cost cutting measures, a metric ton of your fan questions and much more!

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