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This is "YOUR TICKET TO RIDE!"- A diverse audio presentation on the Themed Entertainment & Amusement Industry. Immersive discussions on Theme Parks, Dark Rides, Roller Coasters, Interactive Atrractions, Themed Shows, World's Fair, etc. with the creators behind the industry. Disney Parks, Universal Studios, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, Busch Entertainment, and much more. The Most In-Depth Theme Park Podcast on the Internet!

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    tspp #401- Remembering The Remarkable Rolly! 03/21/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 88:05


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP finally returns for 2023; unfortunately to discuss the loss of a legend in our industry, the Great Rolly Crump, but fortunately, to celebrate the greatness and beauty he brought to all our lives. It's a roundtable conversation on the Fantastic Crump with Doug Barnes, Brent Young (Super 78), Robert Coker (Thrillridde.com), and Ryan Harmon (Zeitgeist). Includes the Interview with Rolly Crump, Chris Crump, and Bob Gurr from the 2010 Knott's Preserved (Author: Chris Merritt) release event at Knott's Berry Farm. Enjoy! Links: Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2023 Season Pass Podcast

    tspp #400- 2022 Review w/ Doug and Brent (Explicit) 12/27/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 84:12


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP's Doug Barnes and Brent Young review 2022. IAAPA, Disney, Universal, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, and SeaWorld are all discussed. Enjoy! Links: Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2022 Season Pass Podcast

    Nick's ERT #90: Orlando 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 79:33


    Nick is joined by his life long friend Dom to discuss Nick's trip to Orlando.  Topics tackled include Genie Plus, Rise of the Resistance, Velicoaster, Hagrid's Magical Motorbike etc etc and much much more!

    tspp #399- Hersheypark's Dark Nights Imagined w/ Ryan Harmon 10/19/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 71:04


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP's Doug Barnes and Robert Coker return with long time Season Pass Friend, Ryan Harmon (President, CCO, Founder of Zeitgeist Design). Ryan discusses his newest project, Hersheypark Halloween's Dark Nights. Also includes the normal Theme Park Geek talk on Universal Studios, SeaWorld roller coasters, and the (non)Metaverse. Enjoy! Links: Hersheypark Halloween Dark Nights Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2022 Season Pass Podcast

    Nick's ERT #89- John LaFlamboy Interview - Hells Gate Haunted House

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 35:01


    Nick talks to John Laflamboy the owner of the Hells Gate Haunted House - out in Chicago! Hear about the house, the history and how he manages this massive indoor and outdoor haunt with over 100 actors! 

    tspp #398- Ryan Ritchey on Theme Park Trivia Show 8/31/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 68:41


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP's Doug Barnes and Robert Coker return with Special Guest, Theme Park Trivia Show Creator, Ryan Ritchey. Ryan discusses his history, profession, and newest project on the internet, Theme Park Trivia Show (which is an absolute blast!). We also review our 2022 Summer Trips. Enjoy! Links: Theme Park Trivia Show TPTS Episode #9: Season Pass Podcast's Doug v. Robert Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2022 Season Pass Podcast

    Nick's ERT #88 - ERT Trip Trilogy (Part Three) - Plopsaland De Panne

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 36:01


    Join Nick, Harrison, Tabitha, Chris, Nikki, Laura, Steve, Jamie as they provide live thoughts on, not only Ride to Happiness, but the park in general.  It's true.. Europe does do it better - and here's why! 

    Nick's ERT #87 - Park Asterix Vs Disneyland Paris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 29:59


    Nick chats to Harrison about his first time at Disneyland Paris and Park Asterix.  How the parks compare? Find out! 

    Nick's ERT #86 - ERT Trip Trilogy (Part 2) - Returning to Phantasialand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 54:09


    Nick, Chris, Nikki, Jo and Harrison go to Phantasialand to experience the old classics - such as Taron, Chiapas, River Quest and - new for them - F.L.Y and its surrounding land and hotel! Does it live up to the hype? Find out here! 

    tspp #397- Arthur's About Theme Parks New Adventure! Plus Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Review 5/17/22

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 70:29


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* A return of one of our favorite TSPP guests: Arthur Levine! Discussing the new journey into Arthur's About Theme Parks subscription service and new ride reviews of Universal Orlando's VelociCoaster, Busch Gardens Tampa's Iron Gwazi and EPCOT's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Also, remembering the GREAT Doug Trumbull, and nostalgic classic ride talk. Recorded RAW & UNEDITED on May 17th, 2022. Enjoy! Links: Arthur's About Theme Parks Site Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2022 Season Pass Podcast

    Nick's ERT #85- ERT Trip Trilogy (Part 1): Returning to Europa Park - The Greatest Theme Park in the World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 78:11


    Join Nick, Nikki, Chris and Jamie on their self-titled “podlog” as they discuss all the rides, food, shows, food, hotels, food and the other experiences and other attractions Europa Park has to offer. So - join us from world's greatest theme park to share our on-the-fly thoughts! Not to be confused with this next episode in this series where we will return to Phantasialand to share their thoughts on FLY… - but that's another episode altogether!

    tspp #396- Project Future Has Been Encroached by Florida Government w/ Chad Emerson 4/25/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 67:01


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* Something has happened in Florida…REEDY CREEK has lost its self governance. TWO Cities are involved in the process that are being ignored. We're going deep into the movement with the Author of Project Future: The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World, Chad Emerson. Recorded RAW & UNEDITED on April 25th, 2022. Enjoy! Links: Project Future by Chad Emerson Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2022 Season Pass Podcast

    Nick's ERT #84: From Port Aventura to China

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 48:05


    Nick talks to scare attraction performer and show captain Cathy about her experience in China, what she thought of the Disney parks out there and Nick also talks about experiencing Port Aventura for the first time! 

    tspp #395- The ENDING of Fake Theme Park w/ Jason Ginsburg! 2/27/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 48:51


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* We are celebrating the ending of Fake Theme Park with Jason Ginsburg! Yes…this is a new episode of TSPP…we're not dead. Enjoy! Links: Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com © 2022 Season Pass Podcast

    Nick's ERT #83- 2022 PREVIEW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 36:41


    Join Nick, Chris, Nikki and Jamie as they preview attractions opening in the UK and Europe in 2022! 

    Nick's ERT #82- Disneyland Paris

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 30:18


    ***RECORDED IN OCTOBER 2021*** Join Nick and Steven for an audio diary of their day at Disneyland Paris as they discuss the park's rides, crowds and what it's like to use the new Premier Access system!

    Nick's ERT #81: The Random Park Map Generator

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 38:45


    Park maps are fascinating as they illustrate a park's moment in its history - so join Nick and Chris as Nick blindly delves into his park map collection to discuss - in no particular order - Thorpe Park Fright Nights, Cadbury World, Warwick Castle, Universal Orlando, Phantasialand, Chessington World of Adventures, Universal Hollwood, Tulley's ShocktoberFest and Madame Tussauds.   What's new? What's changed? Find out! 

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    Nick's ERT#80: The Scare Maze We Miss The Most

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 43:12


    Nick, Chris and Nikki discuss scare mazes that are no longer with us including The Big Top, SubSpecies, Cabin in the Woods, The Sanctuary and many more!

    Nick's ERT #79- Thorpe Park Oktoberfest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 31:08


    Join Nick, Chris and Nikki as they share their thoughts on Thorpe Park's OKTOBERFEST including thoughts on the food, the entertainment and the park atmosphere! Was it the WURST event? No - it was wunderbar! 

    Nick's ERT #78- The Rides We Miss

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 43:16


    Nick and Chris discuss what rides they miss including Back to the Future and Alien Encounter!  

    Nick's ERT #77: Aboard the Disney Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 38:05


    Nick talks to Chris and Nikki about their time on board the Disney Magic Cruise Ship and how much of a theme park experience it truly is!

    Nick's ERT #76- Chessington and Legoland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 33:57


    Join Nick, Chris and Ruby as they discuss a recent trip to Legoland and Chessington to experience their new attractions - Chessington's Croc Drop and Legoland's Flight of the Sky Lion.   Why are these so special? Find out! 

    Nick's ERT #75- The Crystal Maze

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 27:39


    Join Nick, Chris and Nikki as they share their thoughts on The Crystal Maze - an immersive experience based on the wildly popular British TV game show of the same name.  

    tspp #394- A Tribute to The World's Fair Guy: The Late Great Urso Chappell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 200:18


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* We are celebrating the life of one of our great friends, owner of ExpoMuseum.com and the ultimate World's Fair Fan, Urso Chappell. Long time listeners of TSPP have heard Urso discuss Worlds Fair and Theme Parks with us for years; we are going back to the past to relive moments with our late friend. Also, joining us for the conversation is Themed Experience Creative/Veteran Dave Cobb, plus long time friends of Urso, Regev Nystrom and Morten Nyrup. Please enjoy the memories of an amazing man with us.   Links: Expo Museum Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2021 Season Pass Podcast

    Nick's ERT #74- ERT Into 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 31:37


    Nick talks to friends Chris and Nikki about the UK theme park season that kicks off on April 12th and all the wonderful new things happening this year - plus they share their thoughts on a theme park musical that Nick released earlier this year called Them Park Fan: The Musical.  

    Nick's ERT #73: Composing Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway with Chris Willis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 59:01


    Nick talks to British composer Chris Willis about his journey from a Phd student at Cambridge University to writing music for one of the most hotly anticipated rides of 2019.  Hear how the art of writing for TV is different to that of rides via lots of technical jargon, musicianese and other such geekery!  

    tspp #393- Return Of Seth Kubersky & The Unofficial Guide! 2/25/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 67:18


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP Is BACK! 2021 Peeps! This Episode: Seth Kubersky returns to discuss the NEW Unofficial Guide Universal Orlando 2021, Epidemic, Post COVID Florida Theme Parks, Velocicoaster, Star Wars, Epic Universe, and much more. Enjoy! Links: Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2021 Season Pass Podcast  

    tspp #392- 13 Years of Fun & Chaos w/ Jerry Rees, Chris Gore, Jeff Tucker, Rick West & More! 11/25/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 199:11


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* We are celebrating 13 years of the Season Pass Podcast…Kinda…Thanks again 2020!! Over 13 hours of audio (minus 10 hours)! Chris Gore (Film Threat) & Jeff Tucker (Knott's Berry Farm/91 Reasons) discuss the past, present and future of Theme Park's and Events; Jerry Rees (Director/Writer/Former Imagineer) returns for a virtual talk around the Digital Campfire, discussing…the future of…Virtual Talks…Around the Digital Campfire; and Ryan Harmon (Zeitgeist/Former Imagineer) returns with career updates, health updates, and the uncertainty of themed entertainment for 2020. Also, in the DEAD CENTER of the podcast is the unreleased, unedited, unashamed audio walk-through of the first Trapped at Knott's Scary Farm 2012 (Jenna Busch, Chris Gore, Brent Young, Robert Coker, Doug Barnes, & Jeff Tucker)—There is explicit language during this part…so skip ahead 23 minutes if you choose not to listen (Podcast Window—1:03:30-1:26:05). There are also surprise appearances littered throughout the show. Plus Stranger Things brought to life as a drive thru! Enjoy…or…try to enjoy. ;) SONGS: Blinding Lights by The Weeknd The Man by The Killers Links: Film Threat Jack Plotnick Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2020 Season Pass Podcast

    Nick's ERT #72- Keep The Candle Burning

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 23:05


    Join Nick, Lee, Chris and Nikki as they discuss Keep The Candle Burning - a collaboration between Nick Hutson Music, Faceless Ventures and Incognito Experiences that lets you download 3 ghost stories to listen to from the “safety” of your own home. For more information visit http://www.electricgoldfish.online/keep-the-candle-burning/4595062706

    Nick's ERT #71- Making of Thorpe Park w/ Chris Atkinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 54:50


    Nick talks to author Chris Atkinson about his book on the history of Thorpe Park.  Hear about the park's beginnings, changing attitudes, its radio station, rides and how Warner Brothers were nearly involved…

    tspp #391- The Eddie Sotto Interview Part 2! 08/13/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 91:13


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* Recorded on June 30th, 2020. Eddie Sotto returns to TSPP! Conversation on Progress City, Main Street Disneyland Paris, Winnie The Pooh in Disneyland Tokyo, New Car Dealership Experiences, The Encounter at LAX, and Much MORE. Enjoy! Links: Sotto Studios Progress City Walt Disney Birthplace MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2020 Season Pass Podcast

    tspp #390- 10 Years of Fake Theme Park w/ Jason Ginsburg (& Murph Gantly)! 7/13/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 31:37


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* We are celebrating 10 years of @FakeThemePark with creator, Owner, & Writer, Jason Ginsburg. Murph Gantly also makes another appearance on TSPP. Enjoy. Links: Jason Ginsburg Contently Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2020 Season Pass Podcast

    tspp #389- The Dana Morgan Interview Part 2! 6/30/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 72:49


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* Part Two of our Two Part Series talking with the great Dana Morgan. Conversation on growing up in the amusement industry with his father and amusement rides pioneer Ed Morgan (Arrow Development), getting to know Walt Disney, starting in the industry on the floor at Disneyland, engineering for Arrow, managing the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and starting his own company, D.H. Morgan Manufacturing. Tales on the start of the thrill park world and building the tallest fastest roller coasters. Joining Dana is Doug Barnes, Brent Young, Robert Coker, and special guest Nicholas Laschkewitsch (Director of the documentary film The Legacy of Arrow Development, American Coaster Enthusiast representative, & current Themed Entertainment Engineer). Enjoy. Links: The LEGACY of Arrow Development Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2020 Season Pass Podcast

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    tspp #388- The Dana Morgan Interview Part 1! 6/24/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 74:02


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* Part One of our Two Part Series talking with the great Dana Morgan. Conversation on growing up in the amusement industry with his father and amusement rides pioneer Ed Morgan (Arrow Development), getting to know Walt Disney, starting in the industry on the floor at Disneyland, engineering for Arrow, managing the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and starting his own company, D.H. Morgan Manufacturing. Tales on the start of the thrill park world and building the tallest fastest roller coasters. Joining Dana is Doug Barnes, Brent Young, Robert Coker, and special guest Nicholas Laschkewitsch (Director of the documentary film The Legacy of Arrow Development, American Coaster Enthusiast representative, & current Themed Entertainment Engineer). Enjoy. Links: The Legacy of Arrow Development Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2020 Season Pass Podcast

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    tspp #387- Christian Sylt on Post Pandemic Theme Parks! 5/28/20

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 62:30


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP looks into the true, deep, reality…that is the future of Theme Park Business. Veteran Theme Park Journalist, Christian Sylt, joins Doug, Brent, & Robert for a conversation on the Pandemic's hex on the industry, plus the driving force behind parks in the Middle East. Fun, Sad, Scary, & Exhilarating! Enjoy. Links: Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2020 Season Pass Podcast

    tspp #386- A Window to the Meh. w/ Rick West & Paul Barrie 5/21/20

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 71:23


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP is back to discuss the cancelation of Midsummer Scream with Creative Director, Rick West. Also discussion on Disney Parks opening back up with Window to the Magic's Paul Barrie. More COVID-19 Talk…Bleep!! Enjoy. Links: Midsummer Scream A Window To The Magic Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2020 Season Pass Podcast

    Nick's ERT #70- Andrew Sinclair-Harris Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 83:49


    Nick's ERT 70: Andrew Sinclair Harris Interview: Nick talks to ex-imagineer and all around lovely guy - Andy Harris about his work for Hong Kong Disneyland, fixing parks, immersion, audio, rides and everything in-between

    Nick's ERT #69: Champagne, Chessington and Europa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 43:23


    Nick's ERT 69: Champagne, Chessington and Europa. Join Nick and Ruby for Nick's birthday celebrations as they talk about working at Europa park, riding coasters at Chessington and the COVID measures the UK parks are undertaking - all whilst sipping on champagne. 

    Nick's ERT #68: Let' Alex Crump it

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 34:38


    Join Nick as he talks to Theme Park World Wide's Alex Crump!  This free-flowing discussion covers everything from hidden coasters at Phantasialand to Paulton's Park future as well as reminiscing about Drayton Manor and the American Adventure - to what parks can do to carry on!

    Nick's ERT #67: Co-Creating the Pandora Network with Faceless Ventures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 27:20


    Join Nick as he talks to Lee, Rosie and James (from Faceless Ventures) as they discuss their brand new online experience - The Pandora Network.  We talk about the history of the attraction and what you can expect if you take part! Think X Files meets Miss Marple…

    tspp #385- The Eddie Sotto Interview 4/19/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 107:29


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP gets a man we've been wanting for years…Eddie Sotto. Conversation on his start in the industry, from Knott's to Disney; Hello Dolly, Wacky Soap Box Racers, Landmark, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disneyland Paris, Indiana Jones, George Lucas, Mars, and more! Amazing. Enjoy the voice over king of themed entertainment! Links: Sotto Studios Dinosaur Music Video Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2020 Season Pass Podcast

    tspp #384- Quarantimmersion w/ Zach Briggs & Peter Overstreet! 04/01/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 70:37


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP Returns: Quarantined and Dreaming! Zach Briggs (Actor, Writer, Producer, and Man of too many talents) & Peter Overstreet (Creative Director, Writer, Performer, Haunt Veteran, and man of many more talents), joins Doug, Brent and Robert to discuss, the new future of theme parks & themed entertainment, live interaction, the virtual reality world, post COVID-19, the unfortunate business of AB-5, Harry Potter & Star Wars with sanitation, and more uncharacteristic events we've never dreamt about before the Pandemic. Fun, Fear, Hopes, Scares, Immersion, Recession, and Redemption…We Got It All. Enjoy! Links: Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2020 Season Pass Podcast

    Nick's ERT #66: Liam Findlay of AromaPrime

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 23:55


    Nick's ERT 66: Liam Findlay of AromaPrime   Nick talks to Liam Findlay of AromaPrime - one of the world's leading spell specialist companies.  Hear about the tech used behind smells, what attractions they've worked on how theme park fans can take advantage of some of the greatest UK theme park smells.

    Nick's ERT #65: Brian Yessian Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 37:40


    Nick talks to Brian Yessian of Yessian music about sound design in parks, what tech lets us do with story telling and what the future holds for the parks' use of music. 

    Nick's ERT #64: From Europa to Dubai with Jordan Middleton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 42:36


    Nick's ERT 64: From Europa to Dubai with Jordan Middleton Nick joins blogger Jordan Middleton (from Cupcakes and Coasters) to discuss her views on why Europa park isn't the greatest park in ther world along with memories from her trip to Dubai.  

    Nick's ERT #63: Chris Cox in Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 53:22


    Nick talks to illusion designer, mentalist, broadway performer and theme park geek - Chris Cox!

    Nick's ERT #62: Moving Forward with Arthur Levine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 42:57


    Nick's ERT 62: Moving Forward with Arthur Levine:   Nick talks to Arthur Levine from TripSavvy.com about how parks can recover from the worldwide situation, what positive actions may come out of it and what we're looking forward to once the parks open again! 

    Nick's ERT #61: Shawn Sanbrooke

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 40:37


    Nick talks to Shawn Sanbrooke, from Theme Park Worldwide, about the season, the situation and many, many other topics!

    Nick's ERT #60: Andy Porter and Michelle Hicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 59:05


    Nick's ERT: Andy Porter and Michelle Hicks: Join Nick as he talks to ride designer Andrew Porter and engineer/project Manager Michelle Hicks about their work on Chessington's Gruffalo River Adventure, Tiger Rock, Room on the Broom, Gardaland's Oblivion: The Black Hole and how to get into the themed entertainment industry.  

    tspp #383- The Tony Baxter Interview Part 9! 3/10/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 98:04


    *Subscribe @ iTunes* TSPP returns to the house of Baxter for 2020. Actually recorded in October 2019, we shoot the $#!+ with our favorite Imagineer and good friend, Tony Baxter! Talk on Harry Potter and the future of Disney (yes…Star Wars). Doug with Brent, Robert and our buddy Bennett Yellin. Enjoy! Links: Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Check Out TSPP on Instagram! - www.instagram.com/theseasonpass  Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2020 Season Pass Podcast

    Nick's ERT #59: Building Mockery Manor and starting the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 73:57


    Nick's ERT: Building Mockery Manor and starting the season.    Nick is joined by Ryan Nixon to discuss the start of the UK season and what goes in Blackpool to celebrate this event!  Nick also talks to Lawrence Owen and Lindsay Sharman - who are the creatives behind the new wonderful podcast/drama serial set in a creepy theme park called Mockery Manor - that you all should listen to!   Nick and Ryan also talk about future trips and hear Nick get confused between Energylandia, Mirabilandia and Legendia… and what's making Poland so appealing for any “theme park fan”!  All will be explained in this mysterious (and very British) episode! 

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