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It's the end of an era. The Rock 'N' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith - 7/29/1999 - 3/1/2026. I was lucky enough to be at the Grand Opening of the coaster with the band.I also was able to incorporate my love for coasters into my broadcasting career, as you'll hear here.Special thanks to Jeanne, the Disney Queen, for helping me make a final run on the ride.Vodcast version available at https://www.YouTube.com/HerKimba
Olá amigos! Preparados para um episódio radical? Então levante os braços, solte o grito da garganta e bora curtir TODAS as montanhas russas dos parques Disney, Universal, SeaWorld e Busch Gardens! Fizemos nesse episódio uma pesquisa com nossos ouvintes e seguidores para darem notas, e classificamos a ordem crescente de acordo com a nota média […]
On this episode Ed joined with Jerry Jazzman to talk about the Orlando Jazz Festival. Before That Ed goes over the food and wine festival concerts at Busch Gardens. Later Ed goes over the wrestling news of the week. JAN 30, 2026 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL The post Ep. 498- Orlando Jazz Festival appeared first on Orlando Tourism Report .
Looking for daily inspiration? Get a quote from the top leaders in the industry in your inbox every morning. Leading a team can feel like a roller coaster—big climbs, sudden drops, and moments where you wonder why you got on the ride in the first place. Matt Heller, founder of Performance Optimist Consulting helps leaders and teams stay focused and performing at their best. Through engaging keynotes, hands-on workshops, and practical coaching, we turn fear into confidence and discomfort into momentum. This means fewer breakdowns and more breakthroughs. If your organization is ready to start building real forward motion, it's time to take action and make better performance and growth your main attraction. Visit performanceoptimist.com/attractionpros for an exclusive offer! Mike Denninger is the Founder of Denninger Development. With more than three decades in the attractions industry, Mike's career spans frontline operations, engineering, executive leadership, and global attraction development. He began at Cypress Gardens, rose through design and engineering roles at Busch Gardens and SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, and ultimately led large-scale capital and attraction development initiatives across multiple parks worldwide. Today, his consulting work supports owners, operators, and suppliers navigating complex projects. In this interview, Mike talks about attraction development, leadership as an introvert, and project management. Attraction development “Attraction development: it's the stuff that dreams are made of.” Mike frames attraction development as both a privilege and a responsibility. While the work is creative and inspiring, he emphasizes that it is still demanding, deadline-driven, and rooted in financial realities. From early concept and blue-sky ideation to design, fabrication, construction, and opening day, every attraction follows a disciplined process. He explains that even the most imaginative ideas must operate within scope, schedule, and budget, and that success often comes from making smart trade-offs without losing the heart of the experience. Drawing from decades of experience, Mike highlights that attraction development is rarely glamorous behind the scenes. Projects face technical challenges, shifting priorities, and intense pressure to meet fixed opening dates. Yet it is often within these constraints that the most innovative solutions emerge. For Mike, the balance of creativity, rigor, and perseverance defines what makes attraction development both challenging and deeply rewarding. Leadership as an introvert “Generally speaking, I'm an introvert.” Mike openly shares that he leads as an introvert, challenging the assumption that leadership requires constant visibility or dominating conversations. He explains that listening is a critical leadership skill, particularly at the executive level, and that speaking thoughtfully and intentionally often carries more weight than filling silence. His leadership philosophy centers on respect, treating people the way you would want to be treated, and creating space for others to contribute. He also offers reassurance to introverted professionals who may question whether leadership is for them. Mike stresses that organizations need all personality types and that effective leadership does not require seeking the spotlight. By focusing on what you know, speaking up when it truly matters, and trusting your perspective, introverted leaders can provide clarity, stability, and thoughtful decision-making in complex environments. Project management “A small project or big project, a project's a project.” Mike describes project management as the connective tissue of attraction development. Regardless of size, every project demands structure, coordination, and accountability. He outlines a consistent development framework that applies to rides, retail, food and beverage, and infrastructure, noting that smaller projects can sometimes require more effort per dollar than major attractions. What matters most is disciplined execution and attention to detail. He also emphasizes the human side of project management. Successful projects depend on aligning diverse stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and making tough decisions when scope, schedule, and budget collide. For Mike, strong project management blends technical expertise with leadership, communication, and the ability to guide teams through uncertainty while keeping the end goal in sight. Mike shared how to stay connected. He can be found on LinkedIn, and more information about his work is available at www.denningerdevelopment.com. He also welcomes direct outreach via email at mike@denningerdevelopment.com. This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team: Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Pass Holders have some incredible perks this January!
Central Florida goes full sleigh-bell chaos, and we're here to break it all down.In Episode 251 of the VacationCheers Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon as they kick things off with Jon's firsthand experience at Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida, before diving headfirst into the heavy hitters: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Christmas Town, SeaWorld Orlando's Christmas Celebration, and Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort.From LEGOLAND's family-friendly seasonal fun to millions of lights, ice shows, sampler cards, Grinch sightings, wizarding holiday magic, and Macy's-style parades, we cover:What each event offersWhen they runWhat's included vs. up-chargeAnd what's actually worth your time (and money)Whether you're planning a holiday park crawl or just want to soak in the festive chaos from your couch, this episode has you covered.
On this our 400th episode of Zoo Logic, we are joined by Chris Dold, DVM, chief zoological officer for SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. While many are familiar with his veterinary career with the US Navy marine mammal program and later SeaWorld of Florida, Chris began his career as a trainer for Dolphin Quest. He discusses his role moving up the ranks to eventually lead the zoological program for one of the largest collections in the world. In addition, as the current board chair for the Association of Zoo and Aquariums he describes some of the opportunities for the greater zoo and aquarium community in areas such as increasing regional and global collaborations, addressing the well being of care givers, aligning animal care standards across regions, and the continued relevance of modern zoological parks. Animal Care Software
TOP STORIES - The Bucs defeat the Cardinals, ending their three-game losing streak; Auburn taps USF's Alex Golesh as its next coach; Parkgoers speak after DOJ announces investigation into Busch Gardens; Tampa International Airport sees busy travel weekend after Thanksgiving; the tumultuous 2025 hurricane season comes to a close. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TOP STORIES - The Bucs defeat the Cardinals, ending their three-game losing streak; Auburn taps USF's Alex Golesh as its next coach; Parkgoers speak after DOJ announces investigation into Busch Gardens; Tampa International Airport sees busy travel weekend after Thanksgiving; the tumultuous 2025 hurricane season comes to a close.
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In this WUWPA, Andy talks about K-Pop stuff and Patrick talks about eating too much at Busch Gardens
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This week, we spoke with Rich Smith, creative director at GuernseyTingle Architects, who loves the Busch Gardens theme parks and their history! You can find Rich and learn more about his work at GuernseyTingle.com. We're always looking for more guests to tell us about the things you love, so please reach out through our podcast guest submission form!You can also follow us @throuthewindow on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and Tumblr to stay up-to-date on our projects, and don't forget to use #LoveThisThingCast to tell us about the things you love!
Richmond's favorite caricature artist, Eric Vineyard, joins O Lala! in RVA to spill all the messy, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt details of life as a traveling caricature artist. From sketching drunk wedding guests to the day he accidentally gave a ride to someone picking up crack, Eric keeps it brutally honest and painfully funny.Eric opens up about getting fired (a lot), learning the ropes at Busch Gardens, getting banned for “Irish coffee mishaps,” and eventually becoming RVA's go-to caricature artist on his own terms. He talks about his love-hate relationship with weddings, his wildest fairground moments, and why he'll always draw you better if you just look up from your phone.We also play “Would You Draw This?”, where Eric tells us which requests he'd sketch sober, skip entirely, or only do if drunk — from toddlers mid-tantrum to couples with questionable poses.Follow Eric:https://www.instagram.com/ericscaricatureshttps://ericscaricatures.comPlus:
In the 26th installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid takes us back to Tampa, Florida in 1959. Which is where a bird sanctuary built next to a brewery hospitality center eventually turned into thrill ride central. Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about • Where was the first Busch Gardens located • How did Busch Gardens in Tampa react to the opening of Walt Disney World • What happened to the wooden coaster Gwazi • What American dynasty backed Colonial Williamsburg • What became of Busch Gardens Houston's Orient Express railroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meeting Caden, Halloween at Busch Gardens, My Birthday, Seeing Family, Darkside, and Attempted Murder. This is a packed episode that you really don't want to miss.
Episode 199: The Best Family Thanksgiving Getaways in the U.S. Hosts: Rob & Traci Release Date: November 2025 When you think Thanksgiving, you probably picture turkey, football, and the Macy's Parade—but what if your family celebrated somewhere new? In Episode 199, Rob and Traci explore America's best Thanksgiving destinations—from mountain towns and colonial villages to rivers lined with glowing holiday lights. Whether you want cozy, coastal, or full-on festive, this episode is stuffed with ideas for a holiday you'll truly be thankful for (and yes, the dad jokes are fully baked).
Andy gets 1/2 a cow, and Patrick has a meal plan at Busch Gardens.
Stupid News 10-30-2025 6am …His Farts Are So Bad, Fire Fighters Arrived Fearing a Gas Leak … You can't even trust a Smart Vacuum to not spy on you …Remember Fabio at Busch Gardens? Well, the same thing happened to a woman at SeaWorld
Louie breaks down his experience at Busch Gardens: Howl-O-Scream (Williamsburg, VA) and determines if it's a laid-back Halloween amusement park event or a crowded mess like the rest! Support Haunted Hangover over on Patreon and gain early access to episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more: https://www.patreon.com/HauntedHangover31 Check out the video versions of our episodes and more over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/Hauntedhangover Official Site: https://www.hauntedhangover.com Official Store: https://hauntedhangover31.bigcartel.com/ Follow us on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntedhangover Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hauntedhangover Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HauntedHangover31 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedhangover
In this engaging episode of The Yard Sign, Florida's original political podcast hosted by Johnny Torres, guest Marco Rivera—a Puerto Rican political commentator—joins for a lively discussion blending Latin American geopolitics, U.S. foreign policy, and Tampa Bay sports fervor. Kicking off with intros and reflections on multiparty politics in Latin America versus the U.S. two-party system, the duo highlights Puerto Rico's cultural fusion as a "blend of U.S. and Central America," touching on statehood frustrations and everyday governance judged by garbage pickup, road paving, and festive parties. They pivot to Trump's bold authorization of CIA operations against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, crediting Marco Rubio's State Department role for refocusing on the Western Hemisphere after decades of neglect. Drawing from personal anecdotes, they lament Venezuela's fall from an oil-rich "franchise of America" under Chávez to a "Hispanic Gaza Strip," rife with corruption, Chinese infiltration, and resource grabs in neighbors like Guyana and Colombia. The conversation explores ulterior motives—untapped oil reserves potentially slashing U.S. gas prices below $2/gallon—while praising strong opposition ready to restore democracy, contrasting it with Cuba's entrenched complacency and the end of the wet foot/dry foot policy under Obama. Energy tangents critique renewables' inefficiencies per thermodynamics, favoring "all of the above" approaches amid nuclear deals in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Shifting to scandal, they dissect Telegram leaks exposing crude chats among young Republicans, predicting long-term fallout on party recruitment and optics. The episode culminates in Tampa Bay Buccaneers hype, crowning Baker Mayfield MVP for his second-year turnaround from "retire" calls to leading the NFL's best record, crediting coach Todd Bowles' tactical grit. Casual fans unpack football's chess-like strategy versus soccer's one-on-ones, debating the run game's counterintuitiveness. Sports talk extends to baseball woes: why the Rays flop in football-crazed Tampa (a "tech town" with Lightning loyalty trumping bandwagon vibes), cultural disconnects in Hispanic communities, and Miami's distraction-fueled apathy. They muse on Orlando's untapped baseball potential and St. Pete's logistical stadium pitfalls, ending on Tampa's rising identity beyond Busch Gardens, fueled by Grammy-winning locals like Doechii. **Topic Chapters:** 00:00:00 - Intro & Puerto Rican Politics 00:05:55 - Trump vs. Venezuela: CIA Ops & Maduro Pressure 00:15:41 - Venezuela's Collapse & Latin American Corruption 00:20:34 - Ulterior Motives: Oil, China, & Resources 00:23:24 - Energy Debates: Nuclear, Solar, & Thermodynamics 00:25:17 - Telegram Leaks: Young GOP Scandal Fallout 01:06:56 - Tampa Bay Bucs: Baker Mayfield MVP Hype 01:18:20 - Football Strategy vs. Baseball Tactics 01:22:34 - Rays Stadium Woes & Tampa Sports Culture 01:35:12 - Lightning Loyalty & Tampa's True Identity **YouTube Tags:** The Yard Sign podcast, Florida politics, Trump Venezuela, CIA operations Maduro, Latin America geopolitics, Puerto Rico statehood, Baker Mayfield Bucs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL MVP 2025, Telegram leaks Republicans, young GOP scandal, oil reserves Guyana, China Latin America, wet foot dry foot policy, Tampa sports culture, Rays stadium debate, Lightning hockey, Marco Rubio State Department, Johnny Torres podcast Join The Yard Sign as we discuss the latest in US politics, including insights on Marco Rubio and the current political news in Florida. As always, we bring you a unique perspective on the week's top news stories. Listen to our podcast for in-depth analysis. Visit our website: http://theyardsign.com Like The Yard Sign on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theyardsign Follow The Yard Sign on Twitter: http://twitter.com/theyardsign Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFit1jbe16x5TlfMr0P9y9A
News with Sean 10-7-2025 …He was Arrested for climbing the Tempesto Roller Coaster at Busch Gardens
In this episode of Coaster Radio, Mike and EB both mourn and laud the end of the Vekoma Flying Dutchman era....the final one left standing just closed at Six Flags America. They also have news about Universal's new theme park in the UK, and a rumored B&M dive coaster coming to Texas. They also explore the potential re-theme of Verbolten at Busch Gardens and the extended licensing agreement for Peanuts characters in Six Flags parks. Then, it's time for Round 4 of our interactive game show - THE ULTIMATE!
On this episode Ed goes over his Dallas trip with Rob. After that Ed and Rob go over Wild Oasis at Busch Gardens. Later Ed goes over the wrestle news of the week. JUL 18, 2025 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL The post Ep. 472- Dallas Oasis appeared first on Orlando Tourism Report .
On today's MJ Morning Show: Hat stolen by a rich guy Tesla auto pilot mode crash Morons in the news MJ's car scuff Dear Abby - I was robbed by my cat sitter Teacher of the year? Verizon service problem on Saturday MJ's ice cream 'Scavenger hunt' sent man speeding Julian's trip to the airport Furniture for Chloe The studio phone number saga may be coming to an end African grey parrot stolen Police chase using grappler ends badly for a car Creepy story - Woman went for waxing, waxer was wearing meta-video glasses MJ's IG Ding dong ditch story ends in shooting of 11-year-old Golf cart through the door at a supermarket Gordon Ramsey had surgery for skin cancer UNC's first touchdown with Bill Belichick as head coach Early ride at Busch Gardens being removed Guests at HersheyPark, PA, see a young child walking on the monorail Man using camera under woman's skirt at a university library
TRENDING - A father saves a child from danger on the Hershey Park monorail track, President Trump announces Rudy Giuliani will receive the Medal of Freedom, and MAGA supporters rave over an AI-generated Melania Trump Vanity Fair cover. Plus, Rosie O'Donnell apologizes after falsely linking the Minnesota school shooter to Trump, and Busch Gardens prepares to close one of its oldest rides.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TRENDING - A father saves a child from danger on the Hershey Park monorail track, President Trump announces Rudy Giuliani will receive the Medal of Freedom, and MAGA supporters rave over an AI-generated Melania Trump Vanity Fair cover. Plus, Rosie O'Donnell apologizes after falsely linking the Minnesota school shooter to Trump, and Busch Gardens prepares to close one of its oldest rides.
Another packed edition of The Big Ben Show — from chaotic family vacations and Janice Dean's hurricane warning to Hunter Biden's ambitions, Trump's second term strategy, and the Democrats' spiral on crime and chaos. First, Ben shares his own Griswold-style vacation story, complete with Janice Dean's intervention, and a Busch Gardens roller coaster rescue. Then, Miranda Devine joins to break down Trump's no-mercy approach in his second term, the Russiagate conspirators, Hunter Biden's surprising political ambitions, and why Democrats are in free fall. Finally in the Grabbag Ben discusses Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys, and Netflix's “America's Team” documentary — in what Ben calls the wildest sports story since The Last Dance.
Spooky season has officially arrived in Orlando, and the theme parks are pulling out all the stops! From kid-friendly trick-or-treating to terrifying haunted houses, there's something for everyone who loves Halloween magic (or mayhem). In this week's episode of Mom Street USA, we're taking you inside the biggest fall events across Central Florida so you can decide which ones are right for your family or friend group.
Tuddle rips open a very personal package from Scout and Big Gulp (yep… it's a penis pump), and things only get weirder from there. The duo dives into why anime might be killing your dating game, gives Cracker Barrel a solid roasting (or praise — who knows anymore), and breaks down why the smaller, sketchier haunted houses might actually be better than the big-budget haunts at Universal or Busch Gardens.All that and more on your favorite chaotic ride.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Two news headlines and its time to find your neighbor! If you can correcty guess which one is from the state of Florida - you're going to Busch Gardens! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spooky season has officially arrived in Orlando, and the theme parks are pulling out all the stops! From kid-friendly trick-or-treating to terrifying haunted houses, there's something for everyone who loves Halloween magic (or mayhem). In this week's episode of Mom Street USA, we're taking you inside the biggest fall events across Central Florida so you can decide which ones are right for your family or friend group.
For more than 30 years, Doug Minerd has found a place to use and further develop his skills in composing and arranging, lead rehearsals, and unlike a lot of similar musicians...engage with a wide variety of people in collaboration. He's done this while working up to the executive office at places like Cedar Point, Busch Gardens, Sesame Place, and Sea World. He also has had his compositions performed in Dollywood, Silver Dollar City, Hersey Park, Princess Cruise Lines, and more. He shares both the musical tools and the attitude that led to such a successful career. Find out more about Doug and listen to his music at: https://www.minerdmusicworks.com/ Musicianship Mastery is formerly known as The Musician Toolkit. Let me know your thoughts on this episode as a voice message to possibly share on a future episode at https://www.speakpipe.com/MusicianToolkit If you enjoyed this, please give it a rating and review on the podcast app of your choice. You can find all episodes of this podcast at https://www.davidlanemusic.com/toolkit You can follow David Lane AND the Musician Toolkit podcast on Facebook @DavidMLaneMusic, on Instagram and TikTok @DavidLaneMusic, and on YouTube @davidlanemusic1
Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast. Topics of conversation on this week's episode of The Attractions Podcast: ‘Fantastic Four' projection mapping on Space Mountain at Disneyland | Video Speedway Stunt Coaster opening at Six Flags México in 2026 ‘Monsters, Inc.' roller coaster construction update, August 2025 | Disney's Hollywood Studios Rip Ride Rockit's replacement construction update, August 2025 | Universal Studios Florida ‘Globally recognized IP' coming to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens theme parks + mystery attraction planned for Orlando SeaWorld Orlando expansion: Parent company ready to build Two new SeaWorld parks planned internationally The Attractions Podcast is brought to you by MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel. They provide premium service and expert advice to get the most for your vacation time and dollars. Visit them at mei-travel.com. We welcome your suggestions and want you to be a part of the discussion. Please send your comments to info@attractionsmagazine.com with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” Statements or opinions herein are those of the hosts and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the producers, Dream Together Media LLC, or staff.
Olá amigos! Mais um episódio extra garantido pela meta coletiva dos nossos amigos assinantes, mais uma vez muito obrigado!! E atendendo a pedidos, voltamos a nossa série 3 Dentro 3 Fora, e a vítima da vez foi o parque Busch Gardens de Tampa Bay, uma parada obrigatória para os amantes de atrações radicais. Bora ouvir […]
Fairway Way Fit Golf Podcast: Park Adventures & Epic Golf CompetitionsWelcome to the latest episode of the Fairway Way Fit Golf Podcast! In this episode, Greg joins from vacation to discuss his adventures at Busch Gardens and the rollercoasters he tackled with his family. The conversation then shifts to the summer competition between Greg and his co-host, detailed updates on their performance, and the intense rounds they've played. They also reminisce about old golf experiences, and how their game has been evolving. The highlight of the episode is an in-depth review of 'Happy Gilmore 2,' featuring a breakdown of memorable moments, standout cameos, and overall reactions. Don't miss this jam-packed episode full of golf talk, fun experiences, and future plans!00:00 Welcome to the Fairway Way Fit Golf Podcast00:27 Greg's Vacation Adventures01:22 Amusement Park Fun01:45 Roller Coaster Experiences04:11 Golf Tournament Recap06:22 Week Six Golf Highlights13:59 Week Seven Golf Highlights14:13 Hail Mary and Golf Strategies24:55 Setting New Golf Goals24:59 Navigating the Course Challenges25:42 Unexpected Encounters on the Course26:39 Analyzing the Game Performance28:55 Reflecting on Recent Rounds34:22 Discussing Golf Movies35:25 Reviewing Happy Gilmore 247:49 Final Thoughts and Future PlansFollow FairwayFit Golf:www.FairwayFitGolf.comYoutube:@FairwayFitGolfPodcastTwitter: @FairwayFitGolfIG: @FairwayFitGolfTik Tok: @FairwayFitGolf
On this episode Ed goes over the summer at Busch Gardens. After that Ed goes over the rumor for what is next for Muppetvision 3d. Later Ed goes over the wrestling news of the week. JUN 20, 2025 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL The post Ep. 468- Busch Boneyard Mayhem appeared first on Orlando Tourism Report .
In Episode 236 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon break down a week packed with theme park news and adventures! Six Flags parks are canceling their holiday events, Michigan's Adventure shortens its season, and ICON Park's Blue Man Group theater finally resumes construction. Tom also spotlights major updates for Busch Gardens' Howl-O-Scream—including the all-new M.A.R.S. haunted house—and Disney's big changes at Hollywood Studios and water parks.Then, join Tom for a full Universal Orlando staycation recap! From scoring cheap beers in Old Town and beach time at Honeymoon Island to splurging on Royal Pacific Resort and exploring Epic Universe, every detail is here—including Express Pass strategies, the latest on Epic's attractions, and pro tips for navigating early entry crowds.Plus: parade premieres, Voodoo Donut reviews, haunted house announcements, and what's new at Halloween Horror Nights.Don't miss this episode for your essential theme park fix and firsthand trip reports!
TOP STORIES - A brutal heat wave is pushing more Floridians — especially outdoor workers — into emergency rooms. We cover new tax-free hurricane prep items starting tomorrow, and why Sarasota just ranked as the itchiest place in the U.S. Plus: a judge weighs in on the 'Alligator Alcatraz' case, DeSantis addresses the teacher shortage, and a woman's outburst delays a flight in Fort Lauderdale. Also in this episode: a Tampa officer is shot near Busch Gardens, a Marine opens fire on apartment staff, strawberry seeds head to space, and districts are told to raise teacher pay — but unions say it's not enough.
In hour two, Crowder experienced some road rage after disposing of chicharones out of his card window. Hoch details his experience at IPIC last night watching the new Superman movie. Plus, Crowder's impromptu trip to Busch Gardens this weekend sparks a debate about different amusement parks around the South Florida area.
Olá amigos! Chegamos à terceira e final parte do nosso relato de viagem para Orlando de 2025, e dessa vez, o relato conta nossas idas aos parques “legado”, ou seja, diversão garantida nos quarto parques da Disney, no SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Universal Studios e Islands of Adventure. Contamos tudo que vimos, andamos, comemos, as coisas […]
This week, Mike and EB discuss the latest news in the theme park industry, including the closure of Muppet Vision 3D, updates on Universal Studios' Rip Ride Rocket, and the impending closure of Disney's Tom Sawyer Island. They also delve into the Fast and Furious franchise's expansion in theme parks, the development of new roller coasters at SeaWorld, and an interview with Igor at Universal's Epic Universe. The guys also hear reports from the exciting new "Coasters After Dark" event at Busch Gardens and learn details about Halloween Horror Nights and the mysterious Netflix House coming to Philly, Dallas and Las Vegas.
This week in the Grenade we continue on through December 1988 in the WWF, looking at another week of TV! The Rockers & Brain Busters continue their issues from the Survivor Series, with a wild brawl around the arena. Randy Savage speaks out on would-be challenger Bad News Brown. Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan meet the Bushwhackers at Busch Gardens in Tampa. Tag Champs Demolition have words for former manager Mr. Fuji and the Powers of Pain. Ronnie Garvin makes his WWF debut. Lanny Poffo has amazing aim.. with his Frisbee. Hercules battles the future Maxx Payne. Plus, the Big Boss Man, Jake Roberts, Bad News Brown, Blue Blazer, Rick Rude, Akeem, Tito Santana, the Fabulous Rougeaus, Ted Dibiase, Red Rooster, Sam Houston, & more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!WRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
This week the gang talked about Busch Gardens, more OPTCG, Clown in a Cornfield, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and more!Follow us on Instagram Leave us a voicemail at (804) 286-0626 and consider supporting us through our Patreon Check out the Discord! News Links:
On this week's episode, Micah and Chris play GTA and discuss how the ice bucket challenge is making a comeback?? The boys also do deep dives on which action figures that they collect are worth money and what kind of store they would open. Goliath, Mr. Freeze, the Ninja, and Monster Mansion are all roller coaster rides that have fond memories and funny stories! Harry Potter, Busch Gardens, and more on this hot episode of the Doughnut Box Podcast!
Michael Ray performed at Busch Gardens over the weekend and J.R. met up with him after the shows for some fun in the park.
Singer, songwriter, guitar player who just released a new single less than two weeks ago after having put out another in early February. His music has charted in over 50 countries on iTunes, and he earned a spot at number 13 on SiriusXM's The Pulse weekly countdown. His songs have spent 20 weeks in the Top 40 on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart. He has also had major brand placements with the likes of Ralph Lauren, Busch Gardens, and DraftKings. His top five songs on Spotify alone have achieved a combined total of more than 2.1 million streams and along the way he saw a 112% boost in Shazams. Based in Nashville, he just performed at South By Southwest last month and has even been featured in People Magazine and Rolling Stone India.
Lords: * Ryan * Cort Topics: * Is it possible to make a "meat flavored" potato chip that's not disgusting. * Meandering Pico-8 tracker jabbering * Do you think anyone has ever used the "Add or Remove Programs" interface to add a program? * Tommy C * https://genius.com/Dan-le-sac-vs-scroobius-pip-tommy-c-lyrics * Advent calendars are just tiny bulk-rate loot crates Microtopics: * Ryan Ike Audio on Instagram. * How to make music and have balance in your life. * If there's nothing to fail at, what are you bad at? * Stand Elsewhere, an Oregon Trail-like. * Converting 50s pop songs to chunky four channel chip tunes. * The Pico-8 Splore database. * Asking a friend to make music for your PiCoSteveMo game, and having to explain what a PiCoSteveMo is, then Pico-8, trackers, music, sound, air, matter, and existence itself. * Potatoed Chips. * Romanian Beef Bolognese Flavored Potato Chips. * Abuela's All-Day Braised Carnitas potato chips. * Hate-buying a terrible flavor potato chips over and over so you can make everybody you know taste them. * Raw Hamburger flavored potato chips that moo when you eat them. * The Doritos Brain-hack. * Looking at the box of Frosted Mini-Wheats with a shrimp on the box and thinking "that's a little shrimpy" * Cool American Doritos. * Eat the cool. They knew the risks. * A bowl of M&Ms with a single Skittle in it. * Fresh Meat Potato Chips. * Walking into the Frito-Lay factory, dangling your jaw open and waiting for come what may. * All Night Nippon Shredded Abuela's Braised Carnitas. * The Taki's One-Chip Challenge. * Inviting all your friends over to try the new Strawberry Mochi Dill Pickle potato chips. * Explaining to your daughter's friends' parents that we're going to give your children tablets I got on the Internet and then we're going to eat lots of food and it's going to taste really weird. The FDA doesn't allow you to put this in food but I need you to dissolve this on your tongue. * Par-boiling your soft palate in lemon juice because it tastes so amazing. * Reprogramming your tongue to remix your palate. * What to do if you love both music and spreadsheets. * Art tools that make your tummy feel icky. * Mr. Lee by the Bobbettes. * What trackers are good at. * An extremely Bojangles tracker configuration. * Trying to do Math Rock in the Pico-8 tracker. * Triggering patterns 0 through 7 as instruments. * Whether the Add or Remove Programs interface can add a program. * Windows Sandbox. * Jacking your whole life up but your Windows desktop is pristine. * Getting a burner desktop for write-ins. * Inventing a guy named Dampiel and getting mad at him even years later. * Classic Dampy. * Renaming your game to doom.exe and suddenly Nvidia cards run it way better. * Putting a comment in your shader saying "Dear Nvidia, please make this shader look rad." * The Valve guy refusing to tell you how the math is wrong. * A selection of gags, hand movements and facial expressions. * Dying onstage while the audience applauds. * Feigning death so often as part of your comedy act so when you really die during your routine it'll be hilarious. * Death: just a bad deal all around. * Not my birth mom, but my robo-mom. * Having a death so weird that even as an extremely minor celebrity you end up on TMZ. * Doing extensive R&D so that you can somehow be murdered by a flamingo. * A bloodied flamingo wearing Ryan Ike's glasses. * Walking through the zoo looking for opportunities for environmental storytelling. * Accidentally doing an immaculate 360 Christ Air and then dying on impact. * Thinking of one funny scenario a month. * A treat that's busting the seams of the Advent Calendar door. * A sack of little handmade animal ornaments. * The Joy of Mastery. * Empty Advent Calendars. * Going shopping for used candy after Halloween. * Terrible Novelty Potato Chip of the Day. * One big Advent calendar the size of a barn door with 365 doors in it. * The Mayan Advent Calendar. * Automats. * Wheel of Fortune except you're assembling a wheel and not a phrase. * Spin the wheel, make a deal! * The first podcast of the rest of your life.
Ben and the guys welcome Andrew McCutchen as their first guest of the season. They share personal anecdotes, discuss McCutchen's potential football career, and delve into topics like parenting, injuries, and their favorite candies. The episode also features reflections on childhood movies, culminating in discussions about current NFL news and standout player performances. In this conversation, Ben shares personal anecdotes about athletic feats, discusses the impact of Diontae Johnson on the Ravens, and analyzes the struggles of the Cowboys. He also delves into the dynamics of AFC contenders, compares quarterbacks, and reflects on the World Series. The discussion touches on fan interference in baseball, the entertainment value of the Savannah Bananas, and concludes with parenting advice for new parents. In this conversation, they explore various themes surrounding parenting, the challenges of being a professional athlete, and the dynamics of sports culture in Pittsburgh. They discuss the emotional journey of parenthood, the resilience of children, and the complexities of balancing family life with a demanding career. The conversation also touches on the significance of music in sports, the impact of new rules like the pitch clock, and the pressures faced by teams in a city known for its rich sports history. The guests share personal anecdotes, insights into their experiences, and a deep appreciation for their fanbase, all while enjoying a culinary experience that highlights the importance of family and community. In this conversation, Ben shares personal experiences from a family trip to Busch Gardens, discussing the Halloween atmosphere and local brews. The dialogue transitions into reflections on social media's impact, the importance of positive communication in parenting, and the legacy of love and support that parents can instill in their children. The episode concludes with a light-hearted two-minute drill featuring quick fire questions.Want to send beer into the show?Grail Logistics c/o Tyler Azar (Fottbahlin)2175 Big Sewickley Creek RoadSewickley, PA 15143Be sure to follow @footbahlinwithben on IGGive @dadtired a follow!https://www.dadtired.com/
In this episode of CoasterRadio, Mike and EB discuss the recent announcement of the "Big Bad Wolf" roller coaster reboot at Busch Gardens, a cancelled project in Orlando, and the changes at Cedar Point's Millennium Force. The conversation also covers enhancements to Disney's Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the testing of the Stardust Racers at Universal's Epic Universe, and listener engagement for Halloween haunts. The episode concludes with a thrilling trip report from Fear Farm in Canada, showcasing the excitement of local haunts. Finally, the guys delve into the question of whether being a coaster enthusiast is perceived as cool or scary, sharing listener perspectives and personal anecdotes. The conversation highlights the community aspect of theme park enthusiasts and the joy of sharing experiences with others.