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Looking for daily inspiration?  Get a quote from the top leaders in the industry in your inbox every morning.   This episode is brought to you by New Vue. New Vue is a team of attractions experts providing an ‘all-in-one' reporting suite for attractions businesses. Their reporting solution empowers attraction leaders to make well-informed decisions, based on real-time data. New Vue also build slick websites that elevate your digital guest experience and provide strategic support to help you with booking systems and all of your IT needs. Jim Futrell is the Historian for the National Amusement Park Historical Association and IAAPA. With over 40 years of experience researching and preserving amusement park history, Jim has authored multiple books and articles on the subject and is recognized as a leading voice in the field. In this interview, Jim talks about amusement park history, putting context on history, and shared experiences across generations. Amusement Park History “One of the first watershed moments in amusement park history was the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. It gave birth to the modern amusement park industry.” Jim discussed how the exposition introduced the Midway Plaisance, which became a blueprint for amusement parks worldwide. Attractions like the Ferris wheel captivated visitors, and the fair's profitability from entertainment inspired park developers to embrace thrilling rides and immersive environments. Jim highlights key moments, such as the development of John Miller's under-friction wheel in 1919, which revolutionized roller coaster safety and design. This innovation allowed coasters to evolve from scenic rides to thrilling centerpieces of amusement parks. According to Jim, these milestones laid the foundation for the resilient and ever-evolving amusement park industry we know today. Putting Context on History “Being a true historian isn't just memorizing facts—it's about contextualizing them within a broader framework.” Jim emphasized how understanding historical context deepens our appreciation of amusement parks. For instance, he explored how global events like World War I and II transformed the industry. After World War II, the rise of suburbanization and interstate highways shifted parks from urban centers to sprawling suburban attractions, such as Disneyland. He also shared examples of how past myths about the industry, such as Disney's alleged detachment from IAAPA or the history of Blackpool Pleasure Beach's membership, were debunked through diligent research. For Jim, the essence of amusement park history lies in connecting these moments to broader societal changes. Shared Experiences Across Generations “Amusement parks are one of the few places where you can share the same experience across generations.” Jim passionately described how amusement parks enable families to create multi-generational memories. He shared a personal story about how his family has ridden Kings Island's carousel for six generations, underscoring the industry's ability to preserve nostalgia while remaining relevant to new audiences. Jim noted that balancing tradition with innovation is critical for parks. They must honor iconic attractions while introducing new experiences that resonate with modern guests. For example, parks like Knoebels and Kennywood have thrived by preserving their history and making forward-thinking investments.   Jim Futrell's dedication to preserving amusement park history offers valuable insights into how the industry's past shapes its future. To connect with Jim directly, you can reach him on LinkedIn or Facebook. To learn more about the National Amusement Park Historical Association and IAAPA, visit their websites.   This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team:   Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas Audio and Video editing by Abby Giganan   To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)

I discuss priorities, how an estate sale camera reminded me to enjoy the time I have, our first family disc golf session, a return to Knoebels and even more yard sales, and getting back into audio books.

The Pirates talk about cool places to visit in Central PA. Daytrips, cool eats and drinks, and fun things to do all over the area. 

Comic Reviews: DC Absolute Power: Ground Zero 1 by Nicole Maines, Mark Waid, Skylar Patridge, Patricio Delpeche; Chip Zdarsky, Mark Waid, V Ken Marion, Patricio Delpeche; Joshua Williamson, Gleb Melnikov Zatanna: Bring Down the House 1 by Mariko Tamaki, Javier Rodriguez Marvel Giant-Size Little Marvels by Skottie Young, Dax Gordine, Jean-Francois Beaulieu Thanos Annual by Derek Landy, Salvador Larroca, Guru eFX; Derek Landy, Sara Pichelli, Mattia Iacono X-Men: Blood Hunt – Magik by Ashley Allen, Jesus Hervas, Yen Nitro Marvel Unlimited Marvel Mutts 9 by Mackenzie Cadenhead, Takeshi Miyazawa Avengers Academy: Marvel's Voices by Anthony Oliveira, Carola Borelli Dark Horse Anansi Boys I 1 by Neil Gaiman, Marc Bernardin, Shawn Martinbrough, Chris Sotomayor Resident Alien: The Book of Life 1 by Peter Hogan, Steve Parkhouse IDW Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons II: Sons of Giants 1 by Frank Tieri, Inaki Miranda Sonic the Hedgehog: Spring Broken! by Josh Trujillo, Adam Bryce Thomas Valiant Ninjak vs. Roku 1 by AJ Ampadu, Emiliano Correa Mad Cave Gatchaman 1 by Cullen Bunn, Chris Batista, Carlos Lopez Gatchaman: Ken – Deathmatch 1 by Tommy Lee Edwards, Mindy Lee, Giada Marchisio OGN Countdown Cyn by Ibrahim Moustafa American Girl: Mysteries Across Time - Julie and the Blue Guitar by Casey Gilly, Felia Hanakata Usagi: 40th Anniversary Reader by Stan Sakai Total Suplex of the Heart by Joanne Starer, Ornella Greco Pale Queen by Ethan Aldridge Additional Reviews: Action Comics by Gail Simone (Superman: Strange Attractors), Spirit World, Oculus, MAWS 2.7, Watching by Cullen Bunn, A Quiet Place: Day One, Knoebels, Acolyte 1.5 News: MCU working closer to Marvel, Omninews, Green Lantern series greenlit from WB, Joe Kelly to take over Amazing, Mystique by Declan Shalvey, Sentinels by Alex Paknadel, Duke creative team relaunching G.I. Joe, Rousey GN by AWA Trailers: Red One, Batman: Caped Crusader, Kite Man: Hell Yeah, Hellboy: The Crooked Man Comics Countdown (26 June 2024): 1.     Spectregraph 2 by James Tynion IV, Christian Ward 2.     Department of Truth 23 by James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds 3.     w0rldtr33 11 by James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire 4.     Animal Pound 4 by Tom King, Peter Gross, Tamra Bonvillain 5.     Rare Flavours 6 by Ram V, Filipe Andrade 6.     Superman: Action Comics 1066/Superman 15 by Joshua Williamson, Rafa Sandoval, Miguel Mendonca, Alejandro Sanchez 7.     Rook: Exodus 3 by Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok, Brad Anderson 8.     Something is Killing the Children 38 by James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'Edera 9.     William of Newbury 2 by Michael Avon Oeming 10.  Penguin 11 by Tom King, Rafael de Latorre, Marcelo Maiolo  

Penn State is making a buyout offer to employees at its Commonwealth Campuses -- including those in Harrisburg, York, Mont Alto, and Reading. Faculty Senators are not holding back in  expressing frustration and criticism of the plan.  Several communities across the state -- including Philadelphia -- are turning to “tough-on-crime” approaches to address drug use and the opioid crisis. But, some families who've lost loved ones to drug overdoses are pushing back on strategies that rely on criminalization. Pennsylvania's severe rainstorms drop more water than they did decades ago. A new analysis shows how climate change is “supercharging” rain events. If you  have ever wanted to spend the night on a historic battlefield,  now you have the chance at the Gettysburg National Military Park. A popular amusement park in Northumberland County is open for its 98th season. Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg has  added more food options this year. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode covers two important topics: the Phoenix Phall Phunfest at Knoebels Amusement Park and the ACE Events Rundown for November 2023.  The first segment has co-host John Davidson chatting with ACE Publications Director and Phoenix Phall Phunfest attendee Lee Ann Draud. It sounds like quite an event, with great food, ERT on the Flying Turns and the Halloween-themed antique cars, plus a Fascination tournament. We wrap up the show as co-host Jessica Gardner shares ACE News highlights and the ACE November Events rundown.  In this episode: [01:30] Meet Lee Ann, she reads and edits almost everything that ACE writes from RollerCoaster! magazine to ACE News, ACE 360 and everything in between. [04:30] What is Knoebels? A brief introduction. [08:12] Holding an event with a $5 admission price in an ungated park. That's right! $5! [13:10] ERT on Flying Turns (what an opportunity!!) [17:52] Light lunch – Knoebels style [25:30] ACE News update and November events rundown Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts. Join the team of ACE volunteers. Volunteering offers different ways to share your talents by: Having an impact on the future of ACE Providing opportunities for rewarding experiences Developing friendships in a small group Learning new skills or sharing your talents with ACE Podcast Volunteer Team  Hosts: Jessica Gardner and John Davidson Producer: Derek Perry Editors: Bob Randolph Show Notes: Liz Tan Production Manager: Corey Wooten Cover Art Image: Anthony Saporito

I discuss the worst episode in Missing Pieces history, the fun times we had this week at Knoebels and a bonus guys day with Clark. I learned an important lesson Estes models, bought a game at Gamestop for the first time in forever, started the Hobbit audio book and went down a few rabbit holes that led to the start of a new collection.

Tony from Old Tuscan joins the show to talk about the future of Old Tuscan as well as their reimagined halloween event NIGHTFALL Resurrected. Mitch and CoasterBro also battle off in a comparison battle "Cedar Point vs. Knoebels. Who will come out on top? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coastercuzzies/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coastercuzzies/support

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I discuss getting into organizing things around the house, my return to selling on ebay, our final Knoebels trip of the summer, and Coty's birthday. I also review listener feedback.

On continue la découverte du parc Knoebels ! Du wooden coaster, de la modernité, des musées et un peu de frisson... Mais au final, un parc à ne surtout pas manquer ! Merci à Doubick de s'être joint à nous. 〰 RETROUVEZ DOUBICK 〰

C'est un charmant petit parc, perdu dans la nature en Pennsylvanie... Mais quel parc ! Knoebels est un parc familial avec une riche histoire et des attractions mythiques pour tous fans de coasters dignes de ce nom. Et pour nous accompagner dans cette visite bucolique, DOUBICK sera avec nous ! © Image de gauche Skook News 〰 RETROUVEZ DOUBICK 〰

I discuss my solo weekend, bad customer service, LEGO life goals I accomplished, video games I played, more community yard sales and Knoebels opening back up for the year.

The episode you have all been waiting for, our top 50 coasters from 2022.  There has been a lot of changes since 2021 and this year the coasters come from Niagara Amusement Park, Six Flags Over Georgia, Sea World Orlando, Kings Dominion, Hersheypark, Six Flags Great Adventure, Busch Gardens Tampa, Universal Islands of Adventure, Kennywood, Cedar Point, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream Mall, Holiday World, Carowinds, Knoebels, Canada's Wonderland, Luna Park, Silver Dollar City, Kings Island, Dollywood, Six Flags New England, and Kentucky Kingdom. Some will be shocking, some will be strange, and all of them will have you wondering what we were drinking when we came up with this list.  Either way, enjoy this episode and make sure you check out our YouTube channel at @125rollercoaster to see the Top 20 in video form. Thanks for all the support and we can't wait to see you at 50 amusement parks in 2023.  

As our journey continues in the 2018 season, we had a few local park visits between our Sesame Place trip and our journey out west but we did pick up a few left over coaster credits along the way.  Dorney Park, Knoebels, Great Adventure and Kentucky Kingdom has a coaster each that we missed in 2017 when we visited but in this episode we give these "Forgotten Four" a little love.   Thanks for checking out this episode which gives us a nice little break before we dive into our Simply the Best Episode which discusses out top 50 coasters from 2022.  Remember to follow us on your podcast channel to never miss a new episode and check out our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@125rollercoaster    Have a great week and we can't wait to see you in the queue in 2023.

Last week we talked about the 26 roller coasters that caused us pain so now it's time to talk about the one's that give us joy.  Sit back and relax while we discuss our top 100 coasters from 100 to 51.  This is the longest podcast episode we have ever done but it will be well worth the listen. We will be discussing roller coasters fro Hersheypark, Dollywood, Lake Compounce, Cedar Point, Busch Gardens Tampa, Morey's Piers, Seabreeze, Knoebels, Six Flags New England, Kennywood, Kings Island, Six Flags Darien Lake, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Waldameer, Silver Dollar City, Lakemont Park, Carowinds, Six Flags America, Disney's Magic Kingdom, Casino Pier, Kings Dominion, and even La Ronde. Each coaster gets a little love as we go through the rankings and let us know in the comments if you agree with the rankings. Thank you again for all the support these last five years and we can't wait to see you in the queue in 2023.

Such a wacky episode of Coaster Talk ahead! The first half is the same as per the uge, but what's in store for the second? WE DON'T KNOW! That's right, the second half was miscellaneous discussion on everything roller coasters and anywhere between! It was good fun, so where ever you're listening at sit back and enjoy yet another fun episode of the show. Show Notes: Diamondback to receive repaint SFoG announces new dueling family coaster  Voyage will get some prefab GG track this year  12 new Cedar Point sexual assault cases revealed  Rise of the Resistance faces more downtime  Galaxyland getting Hasbro branding  SF St Louis teasing something  Knoebels has a Flying Coaster  Camp Cedar Discussion Additional information on Joyland not reopening

DJ and Chris reunited at Knoebels. They return to the pod with a story to tell...

This Episode is brought to you by our Sponsors: Dubby https://www.dubby.gg/?ref=B7wHign54gmO Raid: Shadow Legends https://strms.net/raid_dadsvstheworld In this weeks episode we talk about Knoebels, Cobra Kai, Concerts and so much more! Please Like/Sub/Follow us on Twitter, Twitch, IG, Tiktok, Facebook, Spotify & Google/Apple Podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week Dan and Andrew Circle back to Phoebe Bridger's crushing album Punisher. We talk about disappointing Chipotle experiences, Dan's gas leak, old blurry tattoos, men in the house, Candymonium, speeding tickets, Knoebels, tattoo meanings, Elliott Smith worship, scarves, bowling shoes, NOFX, what constitutes a single, and Karaoke. // Follow us at @danbassini, @mysprocalledlife, and @runintotheground. Listen to our RITG Mixtape Vol. 8 here and our Best of RITG playlist here.

Chris and Jarrod are back with their new co-host, Antonio. It's almost official. Not artwork official. But close. Chris gets defensive about Knoebels' standing among national amusement parks. Antonio calls Jerry "The King" Lawler sexist, for some strange reason. Jarrod digs into his inner Macho Man to find the true secrets behind 9/11. Hey. You can't get mad at them anymore because Anontio isn't white. That's the rule. Chris and Jarrod will be at Phantom Power on Sundy, Sept. 18:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/point-of-view-comedy-showcase-tickets-416026575687?fbclid=IwAR2PhA82eydu6ScGOxM2m-h-9qcEyooSvZoaTeyEpTTSYmBwXpvJxsus0UE

The summer amusement park season is coming to an end here in the Northeast and most of the parks will be shifting to weekend only hours (hence the name) so in this episode we are discussing which parks we visited, which we still need to hit in September, and of course three listener / viewer questions. Parks discussed include : Six Flags Great Escape, Keansburg Amusement Park, Niagara Amusement Park, Hersheypark, Dorney Park and Knoebels.  We talk about our experiences and of course the rides and food. Thank you so much for sticking with us these last few months and we are turning over a new leaf and will be providing a new episode every Tuesday along with a lot of Friday ERT episodes as we quickly fly into the off season and season 3 of this podcast. Let's Get Social Amusement Park and Ride news can always be found on our Facebook Page - 125rollercoaster Reel, Polls, and more is always found at Instagram - 125rollercoaster Wanna know where we are or going - We Tweet about that at 125rollercoast Our YouTube Channel is growing with over 550 subscribers and 225,000 views.  Check it out at 125 Roller Coaster Challenge We have a new Schedule for the off season which is as follows : Sunday - 1 short & 1 full length (focus on or explore video) Monday - 1 short Tuesday - 1 full length and this podcast Wednesday - 1 short Thursday - 1 short Friday - 1 short and either 1 full length or podcast (depending on if we have an ERT episode) Saturday - 2 shorts. Not a fan of YouTube but wanna see our videos?  Check out Rumble at 125rollercoaster Thanks for enjoying the journey with us and can't wait to see you in the queue for the remainder of 2022  

Tracie tells Rich of her vacation in the Poconos, which was a blend of MAGA, LGBTQ+, and everything else.To take part in our monthly Book Club Zoom meetings, subscribe to our Patreon where you'll also get access to bonus episodes and our premium series WAWU—we're currently recapping The Real World Miami—and you'll also find extra stuff like the entirety of the objectum sexuality documentary, featuring a ride at Knoebels.You can grab the abortion shirt Rich mentioned here.Oh and follow us on Instagram.

Our 2017 amusement park season finally ended with one more ride at our home park (Hersheypark) we a quick ride on Cocoa Cruiser as credit 131.  When we finished we reflected on some other roller coasters we had the opportunity to ride together before the adventure and they included rides from Hersheypark, Knoebels, Kings Dominion, Cedar Point and even Dutch Wonderland.  This episode will also discuss those coaster credit which left our first year coaster count at 140. Let's get Social. YouTube - Daily videos, Shorts, Explore and more = 125 Roller Coaster Challenge Facebook - All your amusement park news can be found here - 125rollercoaster Instagram - Polls and Reels - 125rollercoaster Twitter - News and Updates - 125rollercoast We can't wait to see you still in the queue in 2022

Intro/Outro Signal to Noise By Scott Buckley  Facebook Email: Badtheologyproductions@gmail.com Notes Story Land Great Wolf Lodge Knoebels

The 2022 season is in full swing, actually we just hit the midway point of the year and it's time for our Q episode.  So where did we go in June?  What do we have planned for July?  What is our favorite water park? Yep, this episode let's you know about our adventures at Hersheypark, Knoebels and CLEMENTON PARK!!  Yep, it is back and we will let you know all about this park.  Also we are looking at visiting eleven parks in July. Sit back, relax and enjoy this update episode as we work on finishing up the history of Morey's Piers this week Let's get social 125rollercoaster - Facebook (for amusement park news), Instagram (for our giveaways and reels) and Rumble (if you are on there check it out) Twitter - 125rollercoast (updates on where we are going to be and our thoughts on all the news in the coaster world) YouTube - 125 Roller Coaster Challenge (a new video a day, two on Fri & Sat) - Subscribe, Like and Share Can't wait to see you in the queue in 2022

So what have we been up to?  Glad you asked.  Our May and early June schedule was pretty solid and we got to revisit a lot of our local parks.  Even though we went there to enjoy the rides, food, and fun, we also got A LOT of content for our new YouTube channel (yep, we are hyping that again).  In this episode we discuss the following : 1. How are the two new Jolly Rancher themed rides at Hersheypark? 2. What's new at Dorney Park and how is Steel Force and Thunderhawk riding this season? 3. Why is Knoebels so awesome and why are the daily hours so short in 2022? 4. Why we don't have a Medusa shirt to give away and did Six Flags Great Adventure get a Home Depot credit card with all the new paint they are using? 5. Which of the tens of questions we get every month did we decide to answer in this episode of the Q? All that an more will be discussed on this weeks episode.  Don't forget to get social with us.  How? Instagram / Facebook - 125rollercoaster Twitter - 125rollercoast YouTube - The place to get your amusement park fix in under a minute - 125 Roller Coaster Challenge (Like & Subscribe) Rumble - Explore the parks with us - 125rollercoaster Have a great start to the summer season and we can't wait to see you in the queue.

We are back!!!  Did you miss us. We are sorry for the almost month delay in getting you out this episode but we know it was worth the wait.  Morey's Piers has some great roller coasters but to not have an episode about the food and the flat rides would be a sin. This episode discusses each pier and highlights both of these aspects.  We also throw in some information about the two water parks for good measure.  Highlights include : Zoom Phloom, Dante's Dungeon, Giant Wheel and of course Curley's Fries. Thank  you for enjoying what we do here and we promise not to disappear like that again anytime soon.  Next week we are going over our Summer Time Q  discussing our trips to Hersheypark, Dorney Park, Knoebels and Six Flags Great Adventure and don't miss our conclusion on Morey's Piers with a brief history lesson called "Doo Wop" Let's Get Social!! Instagram / Facebook / Rumble = 125rollercoaster Twitter = 125rollercoast YouTube (78k views and 245 subscribers in 3 months)  Your home for the quick amusement park fix can be found at 125 Roller Coaster Challenge Many trips planned this summer so we can't wait to see you in the queue.

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Brian Knoebel is a Co-Owner/Co-Manager of Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA.  Brian began his career at Knoebels before he can even remember; at three years old Brian and his older brother Rick would separate ride tickets by color for the staff to count and add up how much revenue was made that day.  Since then, Brian has held nearly every role one can have at the park, from mowing grass, picking paper, ride operations, games, food & beverage, ticket sales, and blowing up balloons for the dart game.  Brian's educational background is in food and hospitality management, and takes immense pride that Knoebels is family first, then a business, rather than the other way around.  In this interview, Brian talks about recreating the past, family first, and prioritizing value. Recreating the past   “What's our niche?  It's recreating the past.”   Knoebels is the throwback, traditional quintessential amusement park of yesterday.  Knoebels has no gate and offers free admission, free parking, free entertainment, and a free picnic area.  While there is an option for a wristband, everything is a la carte.  If grandparents are taking their grandchild to the park, they don't have to pay to park or pay for admission for anything they do not partake in.   The property also includes farmland, and the Knoebels family used to make and sell charcoal, farm Christmas trees, and people would come in on horseback on the weekends, swim in the swimming hole, and have a picnic.  Brian's grandfather, Henry Knoebel built a picnic pavilion and began building amusement rides shortly thereafter.   Knoebels's rich history can still be sensed by park guests today. Family first   “We are family first.  We don't have board of directors meetings, we have family meetings.”   Brian shares stories about growing up at the park and playing kickball in front of the guest services office, and how the park was his backyard.  Today, everyone has their own individual roles, but no one looks over each other's shoulders.  Even job titles are rarely used within the Knoebels family.   Within many family businesses, there often comes a time when the family has to determine if they are a family or if they are a business, due to the challenges that can arise from running a business with close relatives.  The Knoebel family has never had to have this discussion.  The Knoebels have always operated with the understanding that they are a family first and business second. Prioritizing value   "The business model has always been value, and it works."   Knoebels has a business model that differs from the majority of gated amusement parks.  With no gate, no admission fee, no charge for parking, and free entertainment, the park presents immense value for its guests.  Brian references Sam Walton multiple times in the interview, stating that if guests perceive value then they will want to do it again and tell others.   When relocating the Phoenix to Knoebels in 1985, the park hired an accounting firm to determine the most optimal price per ride to charge guests.  While the firm recommended $3 per ride, Pete Knoebel made the decision to charge $1 instead.  Despite the data from the study, Pete wanted guests to ride multiple times.   During family meetings, Buddy Knoebel regularly brings value into the conversation.  This commitment is maintained even during economic fluctuation and inflation, or even when their utilities and cost of goods rise. To learn more about Knoebels, you can visit knoebels.com, and follow on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.  New this year, Knoebels has an app that guests can download to improve their experience at the park.   This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our amazing team: Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas Branding and design by Fabiana Fonseca To connect with AttractionPros: attractionpros@gmail.com

Knoebel's Amusement Resort... need I say more?Mr. Curiosity gets deep into the history, evolution and behind-the-scene operations of this legendary amusement park with the Great Grandson himself Brian Knoebel!From a Tally-ho to the "double out and back" Phoenix, the park is nearing its 100th anniversary!It's your chance to take an audible thrill ride with Brian and Joe.Seatbelt on, ears tuned... GO! 

Knoebel's Amusement Resort... need I say more? Mr. Curiosity gets deep into the history, evolution and behind-the-scene operations of this legendary amusement park with the Great Grandson himself Brian Knoebel! From a Tally-ho to the "double out and back" Phoenix, the park is nearing its 100th anniversary! It's your chance to take an audible thrill ride with Brian and Joe. Seatbelt on, ears tuned... GO! 

Knoebel's Amusement Resort... need I say more?Mr. Curiosity gets deep into the history, evolution and behind-the-scene operations of this legendary amusement park with the Great Grandson himself Brian Knoebel!From a Tally-ho to the "double out and back" Phoenix, the park is nearing its 100th anniversary!It's your chance to take an audible thrill ride with Brian and Joe.Seatbelt on, ears tuned... GO! 

Knoebel's Amusement Resort... need I say more? Mr. Curiosity gets deep into the history, evolution and behind-the-scene operations of this legendary amusement park with the Great Grandson himself Brian Knoebel! From a Tally-ho to the "double out and back" Phoenix, the park is nearing its 100th anniversary! It's your chance to take an audible thrill ride with Brian and Joe. Seatbelt on, ears tuned... GO! 

A man was sentenced to four years in federal prison for being involved in the largest-ever fentanyl bust to take place on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. A survey has found that over 90 percent of hospital workers in Pittsburgh are considering leaving the profession altogether. A longstanding pizza vendor at Knoebels is retiring. And a York County man celebrates his one-year anniversary of receiving a double lung transplant. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The story of the path Harry Deitz, Senior walked remains a remarkable one, out of the Pennsylvania coal mines, to the US Army and to a long and distinguished career as a photographer and journalist. His son, Harry, Jr. followed in some of his father's footsteps, and has chronicled the man's life and times in "Our Father's Journey: A Path Out of Poverty." In this conversation with Sunbury Press Books Show host Lawrence Knorr, the younger Deitz talks of how his father's passing interest in photography became his ticket out of a hard life. Learning the craft in postwar Japan, Deitz began working in Shamokin, Pennsylvania as a photographer, reporter and editor. He also authored a history of the Knoebels amusement park for its 75th anniversary. Harry Deitz, Jr. also has his own impressive resume, with a 45-year career as an award-winning photographer, sportswriter and editor, and ten years as editor-in-chief of the "Reading Eagle" newspaper before his reitrement in 2018. He is known for his weekly "Editor's Notebook" column, which included many stories about his family, including his three children and six grandchildren, plus the personal tale of serving as his late wife's primary caregiver during her battle with Parkinson's Disease and cancer. Deitz has also served as president and board member of the Pennsylvania Newsmedia Assocation and the Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editors. 

It's the first of the month and the weather is getting warmer so you know what that means!!  It's time for some coaster adventures and even though March was a bit light with some Busch Gardens Williamsburg trips, April is going to be EPIC!! Hersheypark, Six Flags America, Six Flags Great Adventure, Knoebels, Kings Dominion, etc....  There are so many local parks opening up (come on Dorney, join the fun) and we will be visiting them all this month. Check out our YouTube page to get your coaster fix in a minute.  Yep, we love shooting the shorts and we add at least two a day so make sure you subscribe.  Also, don't forget to get social!! Twitter - 125rollercoast Instagram / Facebook - 125rollercoaster Make sure you check out our new podcast : 125 RCC Live where you can get all your coaster news in a blitz. See you in the queue in 2022

Ton of news starts of this weeks show: from Pennsylvania all the way to China! Rides are being built, concepts created, and announcements made – we have it all covered here on this episode. Not only that but we get a trip report from two special guests pertaining to the brand new attraction "Pantheon", which just opened for passholder previews this past weekend... SHOW NOTES:   https://www.forevermissed.com/mark-william-bolstridge/about Iron Gwazi gives guest a high-five! Hershey is spicing things up Drachen Spire lives on? Knoebels doesn't have a Bayern Kurve.... They have two. One should open in 2023. Great Adventure adds single rider lines and brings back Medusa More LSMs from Jinma Hattiesburg Zoo debuts electric train from Chance Rides You get a retheme, you get a retheme.... everybody gets a retheme!??

The excitement has been building, at least for Paul & Janine...... okay, maybe just Paul but it's finally time to share with the world our top 25 coasters as of 2021. Our little adventure has 320 credits in the last four years so these top 25 coasters are truly the best of the best.  While we don't want to spoil the episode, here is a list of the parks where these coasters reside : Dorney Park (we know, we are shocked also), Sea World Orlando, Dollywood, Kentucky Kingdom, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Carowinds, Hersheypark, Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens Tampa, Cedar Point, Knoebels (we bet it's Flying Turns), Six Flags Over Georgia, Kings Island, Six Flags New England, and Six Flags Great Adventure. Now we know this list is going to be controversial but like the great Craig Ferguson says, "We Look Forward To Your Letters"   We love getting feedback so make sure you let us know what we got right and where we were WAY off.  How can you let us know? Let's Get Social Instagram / Facebook - 125rollercoaster Twitter - 125rollercoast YouTube - 125 Roller Coaster Challenge (we will be getting new footage this weekend) Don't forget to rate us on Spotify and Review us on Apple Podcasts Starting this weekend, we can't wait to see you in the queue

It's that time of the year again, time for the 125 Roller Coaster Challenge worst 25 roller coasters we have ridden.  These coasters are so bad that most of them actually hurt. Join Paul & Janine as we discuss each coaster and why they are on the list.  Not to ruin the surprise, we are going to share the parks where the rides are rather than give you the complete list.  The parks (and number of coasters they have that made the list) include: Six Flags Great Adventure, Carowinds, and Six Flags New England each have three coasters on this list. Kings Dominion, Six Flags Darien Lake, Six Flags America, and Canada's Wonderland each have two coasters on the list. Hersheypark, Kings Island, Playland @ Rye, Knoebels, Conneaut Lake Park, Casino Pier, La Ronde, Worlds of Fun, and even the great Cedar Point have a ride on our list. Yes, this episode is all about the bad and the ugly but never fear, our Simply The Best episodes are around the corner.  So take a listen and let us know your thoughts. Let's Get Social!! Instagram & Facebook - 125rollercoaster Twitter - 125rollercoast YouTube - search for 125 Roller Coaster Challenge. Thank you for all the support in 2022 and we can't wait to see you in the queue in 2022.

Back by popular demand is our newest Coaster Style ERT and this time we have a special guest, Kylee!! Yes she is back to offer her insight and opinions on a few of the 19 Looping coasters we will be discussing.  That's right, we have 19 coasters we will be discussing and ranking which is why this is one of our longest episodes to date.  Highlighted coasters include : Wildfire at Silver Dollar City, Kumba & Scorpion at Busch Garden Tampa, Whirlwind at Knoebels, Sooper Dooper Looper at Hersheypark and fifteen more. Will the paint job on Carolina Cyclone help it's ranking? Is Anaconda the worst Arrow Looper?  Is there actually a good one? Was getting rid of Vortex a mistake at Kings Island? Are some of questions we will be pondering in this episode so sit back, enjoy the discussion, and then crush us in the comment section. Check us out on Social Media where you can vote in our polls - 125rollercoaster on Facebook and Instagram Make sure you follow us on our website at https://www.trimmedandstapledpodcast.com We can't wait to see you in the queue.

Last year we downloaded our first ever episode of the Trimmed & Stapled podcast so how do we celebrate?  We download our first ever crossover on our 50th episode (yes we know it says 49 but you have to remember our intro which is episode 0). For this ERT, Paul sits down with John from Thrill Seekers Podcast (check them out, if you like what we do, you will love what they do) and they discuss the local holiday events taking place at their homeparks. Paul talks about Sweet Lights & Christmas Candylane at Hershey Park, Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Great Adventure, and Joy Through the Grove at Knoebels. John discusses the two holiday events he visited while at IAAPA (yes we are extremely jealous) which were Sea World Orlando and Busch Garden's Tampa.  He also talks about his local parks at Six Flags St. Louis & Great America and Silver Dollar City. While discussing these amazing events, they both go off course a bit talking about upcoming coasters, random holiday feasts, and the joys of a decent hyper coaster.  We love talking to fellow enthusiasts and we can't wait to cross over again in the near future. So sit back as you drive to your Thanksgiving destinations, start planning your Black Friday shopping, and dream of all the new attractions coming in to the parks in 2022.  Thank  you for all your support in the last year (over 3k in downloads) and make sure you check out our final episode of the Cedar Point saga on Tuesday when Paul & Janine discuss Coaster Mania and rank their favorite coasters at America's Roller Coast. Social Media - 125rollercoaster on Facebook and Instagram Make sure you follow us and our friends at the Thrill Seekers Podcast to get the latest episodes when they drop. We can't wait to see you in the queue.

It's the beginning of the month and you know what that means!  It's time for our queue episode and wow did we ever have a busy July. Parks that we visited were Seabreeze, Six Flags Darien Lake, Knoebels, Dorney Park, Hersheypark, Kennywood, and Carowinds! What is our new favorite ride at Carowinds? Is Seabreeze worth the visit? How are parks dealing with being short staffed? and why is Janine yelling Disneyland so much? We had a simply fantastic July and we can't wait to share it with you, and don't look now but August is going to be just as amazing with Kentucky Kingdom, Great Escape, Dutch Wonderland, and maybe even Six Flags Great America in our sights. Our August winner is BaldGuyToday so reach on out to us to claim your giveaway! Social Media : Instagram & Facebook = 125rollercoaster Have a great month and we can't wait to see you in the queue.

Ken's guest is Michelle Siegel, candidate for the Pennsylvania State Senate in the 27th District, discussing Knoebels, the insane War on Drugs, campaign reform, and other leftish issues that align with Libertarianism. What sticks in Ken's craw is the contradictory Doctor Jekyll /Mister Hyde duopoly of police powers. Guest Toastmaster Narrator: Greg Ludwig TD Toasts in Mt. LaurelGuest Toastmaster Cohort: Margaret Susuni, ETS Toastmasters in Princeton More Information:Guests:https://www.successcds.net/full-form/police-full-form.htmlhttps://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/seattle-police-are-writing-fewer-jaywalking-tickets-but-high-rate-still-issued-to-black-pedestrians/https://www.Knoebels.com Commercials:Petition to teach the Pennsylvania Constitution to our kids: https://www.pennsylvaniaproject.com/petition-in-support-of-teaching-the-pennsylvania-constitution-to-our-children/Amendment 16: http://AmendmentSixteen.comLibertarian Party of Pennsylvania: http://LpPa.orgSteven Werley Digital Marketing: https://www.stevenwerley.comToastmasters International: http://toastmasters.orgChristopher Fave Fly Fishing: http://ChristopherFaveFlyFishing.com

This week: American cancels hundreds of flights; Knoebels and Seaworld Orlando add incentive programs for new hires; Disney resumes college program in time for 50th anniversary; Royal Caribbean discourages unvaccinated guests from sailing.

Today we are continuing our discussion of Busch Gardens Williamsburg with a park walk through. Join Paul as he goes through every section of the park and discusses the rides, the food, and the beauty. Paul will also discuss Water Country USA (yes, actually a waterpark) along with why Busch Gardens Williamsburg is his second favorite amusement park so far. Remember to Follow Us on our podcast website https://www.trimmedandstapledpodcast.com for a chance to win gifts from Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Sea World Orlando, Hersheypark, Six Flags Great Adventure and Knoebels. Let's Get Social. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram at 125rollercoaster for up to date park information and to see where we are going next.   We can't wait to see you in the queue.

The Trimmed and Stapled Podcast finish up Knoebels week (let's be honest, it was Knoebels FEST) with an discussion of their two amazing carousels.  But why stop there?? This episode is a Janine Rides Carousels take over with her not only discussing those two amazing rides, but also the carousels at Dorney Park, Hersheypark, and even the Magic Kingdom. Janine knows her carousels as she talks about their history, their places in the parks, and even some fun facts. If you ever was curious about these beautiful rides, this is the episode for you. Remember to Follow Us at https://www.trimmedandstapledpodcast.com to get a chance to win some amusement park swag We are about to hit the road for our fifth season of trying to ride 125 new roller coasters and you can follow all the action on Facebook and Instagram at 125rollercoaster We can't wait to see you in the queue

Knoebels = Amazing Food Today's episode, Paul & Janine discuss their favorite places to eat while visiting this fantastic park.  Whether you are looking for a sit down meal, a place to grab a slice, or something to take on the ride home, we let you know not just what is available but where you can find it. This is episode three of Knoebels Week and we have to say it is one of our favorite.  If you have visited Knoebels before, let us know what your favorite food item is and does it come on a stick? Let's Get Social!! Facebook / Instagram - 125rollercoaster Follow Us to win prizes. https://www.trimmedandstapledpodcast.com See you in the queue  

Knoebels Week is in full swing with Paul & Janine discussing a walk through of this amazing park with a focus on their collection of flat rides. Discussions include their bumper cars which have been voted the best by the Golden Tickets, classic rides like Satellite, Galleon, Haunted Mansion, and the Crystal Pool along with some newer rides like Power Surge, Tumbling Timbers, and Stratos FEAR. This is episode two of our four part Knoebels week marathon so if you are a fan or just want to learn more about this fantastic park, you will enjoy this discussion. Follow us on our podcast website for a chase to win amusement park merch (https://www.trimmedandstapledpodcast.com) Let's Get Social Facebook / Instagram - 125rollercoaster We can't wait to see you in the queue.