Podcasts about old tucson

Looking for daily inspiration?  Get a quote from the top leaders in the industry in your inbox every morning.   Where will the attractions industry go next? Find out at IAAPA North America Summit, March 30 – April 1, 2025, at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. Join executives, innovators, and thought leaders to build connections, explore trends through exclusive EDUTours, and gain strategic insights to put into action tomorrow. This Summit offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow alongside the industry's best. Don't miss the chance to shape the future of the attractions industry. Register Today! Tony Sanders is the General Manager of Old Tucson. With a career spanning multiple operators in the attractions industry, including Six Flags, Merlin, and Fun Spot, Tony has held leadership roles in operations, HR, and revenue management. Old Tucson, a unique combination of a working movie studio and an immersive Wild West attraction, has a deep-rooted history in the film industry and a strong connection to the local community. In this interview, Tony talks about Wild West entertainment, immersion without technology, and the 4 P's of leadership. Wild West Entertainment “We call ourselves a Wild West entertainment park because most of the attractions that you will see or experience are live entertainment-based.” Old Tucson is unlike traditional amusement parks, as its core experience is centered around live entertainment rather than rides. Guests are immersed in a true Western setting with gunfight stunt shows, can-can performances in the Grand Palace Saloon, and interactive experiences. Tony describes how the park's authenticity is enhanced by horse-drawn wagons, period characters, and even livestock roaming the dirt streets, bringing the Old West to life in a way that is both theatrical and historically rooted. This unique entertainment model makes Old Tucson stand out from traditional theme parks, offering an experience that feels like stepping onto the set of a classic Western film. Immersion without Technology “We have a thing called road apples here. That's where the animals who walk leave a little something on the road as they go by. That's immersive. You're going to smell it. You're going to see it.” Unlike many modern attractions that rely on screens and digital elements to create immersive experiences, Old Tucson relies entirely on its physical environment. Tony explains that the goal is to make guests feel like they've stepped back in time, using sensory immersion rather than technology. The sights, sounds, and even smells of the Old West contribute to a level of authenticity that can't be replicated with virtual reality or augmented reality. Characters roam the park engaging with guests, forming relationships before they even step into a live show. The emotional connection is so strong that when a beloved character meets their fictional demise in a performance, audience members audibly react, proving that true immersion is about storytelling, not screens. The 4 P's of Leadership “If I live these four P's, I'm trying to believe in this philosophy for my team.” Tony describes his leadership philosophy through the 4 P's: Professionalism – Treating guests, employees, and vendors with respect and maintaining a high standard of conduct. Proactive – Anticipating challenges before they arise and instilling a mindset of forward-thinking in his team. Positivity – Keeping an optimistic outlook and encouraging the same in others, even during difficult times. Passion – Leading with enthusiasm and sharing a love for the industry that inspires his team. Tony emphasizes that leadership is not just about giving direction but about building trust. He believes in strong, honest communication and encourages his team to voice concerns directly to him. He also conducts “proactive Tony walks,” where he challenges his team to identify areas for improvement in the park, helping them develop an instinct for anticipating and solving problems before they escalate.   For those who want to learn more about Old Tucson, visit oldtucson.com or follow them on social media. Tony can be contacted via LinkedIn for industry discussions and networking. 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)

Imagine the classic Western films shot in Old Tucson, where the stories of legendary cowboys come alive! We just returned from a fantastic vacation in Tucson, AZ, which was unforgettable–join us.

Built in 1939, Old Tucson is a renowned film set and family theme park located just outside Tucson, AZ. Nestled between Saguaro National Park and Tucson Mountain Park, this beautiful desert setting has been the filming location for hundreds of classic western films and TV shows. The studio opened its doors as a theme park in 1960 and continues to welcome guests for a variety of immersive and theatrical experiences, special events, and tours.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The story of Nick C. Hall, the Mayor of Old Tucson, and a song about spreading love, joy, and hope.

This week Joey and Troy talk about the Nightfall in Old Tucson Haunted House Experience, Zombie Walk in Las Cruces, Halloweenfest on the Plaza de Las Cruces, and how the ongoing Actor's Strike is gonna affect movies/TV in the near future. SUBSCRIBE to watch more videos like this one!  LET'S CONNECT! Zia Comics website Zia Comics Facebook Zia Comics Twitter Zia Comics Instagram Zia Comics TikTok LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST on iTunes  #ziacomics #lascruces #nightfall #oldtucson #zombiewalk #halloweenfest #actorstrike

It's a podcast tradition like any other.  We have found more ads from podcast favorites like Marc Norton, Rhett & Link, and Darryl Isaacs.  We have also discovered new favorites.  By the end of this episode, you'll know what we do. Tim Misny - https://youtu.be/LLshVZ6mzqc Pines Motor Lodge - https://youtu.be/6ExEKKShxrI River Fair at River Mall - https://vimeo.com/340782677 1982 Public Insurance San Diego Commercial - https://youtu.be/_p9mEFTaQwI Apple Auto Sales - https://youtu.be/X1XilfKuYaQ Gebco Commercial featuring Jonathan Ogden - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjmXkWJN1FM Christopher Knight for Rockingham County School Board - https://youtu.be/nLi5B0Iefsk Len's Mill Stores (watch to the end) - https://youtu.be/AqqSCVT4Fkc Darryl Issacs (Big Trucks) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp9nGolQI5k Darryl Issacs (Hit the Bullseye) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9IGe9isYws Image Auto Detailing (Fairbanks, AL) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ACG5MjOe5Q Santa's Village - https://youtu.be/Ok3ACI6kuDI The Diamond Center - https://youtu.be/7O84dpaJu3c “Paul from The Diamond Center is not my Uncle” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v5wmJzBvX8 Vern Fonk Insurance (2003) - https://youtu.be/tL0Z2dZCqys Christmas at Old Tucson - https://youtu.be/z4U2gDgMHA0 Leader TV/VCR (Rochester, NY) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H8Brhl-ykM Rocco Gaetano D'Angelo Fine Cigars Ltd - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgwjB8fpzCw Benjamin Franklin: The Practical Plumber: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNKhsWGqNlo Marc Norton “Devils” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtIHGHvvhqk WKFT CounterForce 40 - https://youtu.be/3hHYEJolrAU Sports Cards Unlimited - https://youtu.be/Saeh5res7Ik Schuylkill Mall Commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbo7UKb-Ckc Michigan Power Rodding - Horror of Clogged Pipes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wQPExKw--U Italian Oven - https://youtu.be/ENQ6GIhKy6o Frankie & Johnny's Furniture with Free Chicken (Closed forever) - https://youtu.be/gD-KZYy1UHM Crazy Gideon Funny Farm (1986) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlUYmMLDgtk Crazy Gideon TV Ad from BizBOX TV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTxxV_BiKtE Crazy Gideon 2008 Recession Ad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5x6CCDWs00 All-New Pelham Cafe (Frankie Flight) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPUp0oO_CLc Gilliard Day (Frankie Flight) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iyjL1QYuS4 Rhett & Link - Grand Finale - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0LSkX46dS4 The Professionals - Insurance Comp. with Doug Llewelyn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ4H_O-qU4U

Listen to us talk about Greenbluff, Ghost of Tsushima, Landon trying to explain Elden Ring questlines, David's huge national park trip, Old Tucson, Whataburger, the Dallas arboretum, Half Price Books, the Sixth Floor Museum, Texas BBQ, some nuclear museums, Oppenheimer, the Million Dollar Highway, the Historic El Rancho, Landon's Chelan trip, Mick's hatred of hikes, Futurama, South Park, and the Quarry (with spoilers). Starring David Parker, Landon Browning, Mick Parker and Wil Dobratz. Recorded October 22nd, 2022.

This week on the show — we chat with members of the creative team of Nightfall at Old Tucson — Erik Blair and Michael Thomas-Visgar – about how they're transforming the classic haunted amusement park attraction into an immersive playground this year.Then Justin Fix of JFI Productions swings by to talk The Willows, which is returning to LA with its first Spooky Season edition, and we do what Justin and I always do: start talking the business of immersive.  Show NotesNYC Immersive Meetup RSVPDenver Immersive GatheringEverything ImmersiveCASTINGBoston Bar BloodsuckersThe NoPro Discord Forums Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blast off at (00:01:50) as we talk about: Jesse Lee Peterson is gay? (00:04:40), Going to Old Tucson for Spooky Season (00:10:35), IT'S CORN/Wait, who Died? (00:15:40), Gentrify México! (00:19:30), Perineum Sunning (00:25:25), Husky's Comic Con Journey (00:30:45), Japanese Noodle drama (00:38:12), Life is inevitable/worst moments (00:42:45), The Weeknd (horror) show (00:48:00), A.I. Art is of the Future (00:56:30), QUEERIES (01:08:05), PSA (01:12:40), No Trumps Card Game (01:13:05), More A.I. artwork (01:24:30), Weird bathroom body language cues (01:28:15), NASA trying to go to the Moon... Again. (01:32:00), Aztec Pozole was made out of Human! (01:34:19), G*rditas are now CANCELLED (01:36:50), (01: and MORE!Like and Subscribe to us on YouTube. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HeyPlebesEmail us at HeyPlebesPod@gmail.comLeave a 5 Star Review on Apple Podcasts if you really love us. If you don't, then #HeyPlebes

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What was it like being in Duke's inner circle? Well, lots of trips on the Wild Goose and passing out autograph cards to the fans! This week, we headed to Nogales, AZ, to the Wingfield ranch to sit down with Wayne Family friend, Teddy Wingfield. Teddy is the son of one of Duke's closes friends. The Wayne's and Wingfield's grew up playing on the Wingfield ranch in between filming and traveling on the Wild Goose. Teddy has some really great stories remembering his time with John Wayne, including one story where he almost got kicked out of Old Tucson! It is so great to speak with people who were close to John Wayne and we are so grateful that Teddy shared his stories with us! More information about John Wayne on JohnWayne.com Shop our official store on JWStockandSupply.com Follow us on Social Media Instagram.com/johnwayneofficial Facebook.com/johnwayne Twitter.com/johndukewayne TikTok.com/johndukewayne

5G Awareness Coalition representatives Heidi Miller, Wendy Burkhard, and Dr. Rina Laibow join Chris to discuss their concerns about the rollout of 5G cellular data. For more information, visit wiretucson.org It's Thursday and Chris needs to clear out his tabs and takes YOUR calls...crime, Old Tucson...and Pizza

Mark Kadow with Tucson Games & Gadgets joins Chris for monthly Trivia Game Hour. Listeners go mano a mano with Trivial Pursuit for gift certificates to Tucson Games & Gadgets Park Place and Tucson Mall locations. Chris and Mark also talk about Old Tucson and the new operators with suggestions of strategies for future operations. For more information on Tucson Games and Gadgets, visit tucsongamesandgadgets.com

Chris is joined by Mark, owner of Games and Gadgets/Short Rest Tavern with two locations: Tucson Mall and Park Place Mall. Games and Gadgets is a place where you can play games, buy games, and enjoy a beverage with fellow gamers. Mark talks about his path Old Tucson, stuntman work, and enjoyment of games. Games and Gadgets offers many scheduled activities and opportunities to enjoy a wide variety of board games, D&D, RPG and so much more. For more information, visit tucsongamesandgadgets.com Then Chris reviews coverage from the Communist media on the passage of Proposition 206. It's hilarious. And totally incorrect!

Zach talks about the National Defense Authorization Act, emergency economic relief, Land Ports of Entry, COVID-19, evictions and more, with Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick. Daryl Mallet, one of 14 taskforce members on the Old Tucson taskforce, updates us on the future of Old Tucson Studios. Devon Underwood and Zach discuss key position placement, and the state of Tucson's talent pool. 1030 The Voice at 9!

Welcome back to Comedy & Camping!In this episode, Aubree talks about her time at the University of Arizona and remembering what it was like to feel warm. Like, stepping into a preheated oven warm. Reminiscing about Totino’s Pizza and Margaritas encourages Aubree to play one of her favorite Jimmy Buffet Songs, on her mando that just so happened to be there. Cindy Sweeney (Aubree's Mom) joins Aubree. They talk about Aubree’s newest addition, Atlas, and his many quirks. Such as, slurping worms from the ground, watching his self-cleaning litter box for hours on end and finding toys they've never seen before. They also talk about Paco’s criminal behaviors as a pup. He was a crook. Reformed now. Aubree and Cindy share some stories of crazy adventures on the road together. They talk about stumbling across the most amazing roadside stop, Cline’s in New Mexico which is where Aubree discovered a love for maple walnut fudge. The time they had a real-life rollercoaster ride on old route 66 – it felt like they were on the mountain where the Grinch lives. The time they were attacked by a barrel cactus in Gates Pass, Tucson. Paco’s first trip to old Tucson and how much Aubree is looking forward to introducing him to South Dakota on her upcoming tour. They both love dinosaurs. So much. Cindy shares some of her favorite camping memories… like the time the scamp rolled down the hill with her and Aubree (baby) in it. Fishing at Schramm in Louisville oh, and the time the RV rained Poop. They wrap up this segment talking about the amazingness of Hobie Kayaks, visiting the Back Bay Science Center and that time they road BAD SWANS in Kansas City. Aubree jumps back in with more info on Old Tucson and the Desert Museum, a must see if you’re in the area. She talks about her last visit, meeting up with some friends and her weird obsession with tumbleweeds. Wanting to get back on stage at Laffs and doing her first ever RV Park Show at Sun Valley RV Resort a few years back. That was the beginning of her never-ending campground tour because it was so much fun! Aubree’s Comedy Album, “It’s Raining Shit” is coming out this spring, if you haven’t already please connect with her on the socials or her site so you don’t miss it. She’s so excited to have the opportunity to share it with all of you. Aubree shares a bit she’s working on for the album about being invisible at the RV Repair Shop until she goes Southern. Thanks so much for listening and please remember to keep lifting each other up.

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Hello, and welcome to Nerd of Paradise. In episode 40 we visit Wild, Wild West Con (a Steampunk Convention) held at historic Old Tucson! In this episode: board game designers, an idiot telegraph boy, belly dancers, AND MORE! Please note: these interviews were recorded a few weeks ago before social distancing was recommended. Stay safe & healthy, everyone!

At Wild Wild West Con 8 we got to listen in on a candid out of character panel with the wonderful Professor Elemental!   Professor Elemental addresses all your problems and solves them while he clarifies some Steampunk rumors! Mind you this was recorded Friday March 8th outside at the Chapel at Old Tucson during Wild Wild West Con 8. Also hear important answers like what its like to perform in other counties and the Professors favorite adult beverage.   Find more Professor Elemental over at https://www.professorelemental.com/ Find out more of our favorite Steampunk convention over at https://www.wildwestcon.com/ And find all our Wild Wild West panel coverage through the years at http://creativeplayandpodcastnetwork.podbean.com/category/wild-wild-west-con/ See our video of the Wild Wild West Con 8 Steampunk Fashion Show at https://www.twitch.tv/videos/395365813 and our video of the Wild Wild West Con 8 Steampunk Costume Contest at https://www.twitch.tv/videos/397831857 Plus more to come for Wild Wild West Con8!If you enjoy our shows please check out Patron only episodes and rewards at https://www.patreon.com/cppn Also keep an eye at the new things on our Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast        

Marty Freese is a western film historian, actor, & tour guide at Old Tucson, a movie studio and theme park located outside of Tucson, Arizona. He can be seen in several films including Dual (2008), The Gundown (2011), and most recently, Hot Bath an' a Stiff Drink II. He is also a guide who gives weekly tours on the history of Old Tucson and all the films shot there. http://oldtucson.com/ This podcast brought to you by https://soundcloud.com/pdlttfp

At Wild Wild West Con 6, this March we got to enjoy a weekend in the immersive Steampunk world as we took over Old Tucson. Sorry about the Wind, seems the old Chapel is super drafty! Join Lady Charlie and Madame’ Bunny as they describe how to independently create a comic book from the ground up and how to avoid some pitfalls! These guys are amazing Cosplayers and costumers! https://www.facebook.com/childrenofproteus/ childrenofproteus@gmail.com https://www.wildwestcon.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WildWildWestCon/ reposted from http://creativeplayandpodcastnetwork.podbean.com/

At Wild Wild West Con 6, this March we got to enjoy a weekend in the immersive Steampunk world as we took over Old Tucson. Sorry about the Wind, seems the old Chapel is super drafty! Join Lady Charlie and Madame’ Bunny as they describe how to independently create a comic book from the ground up and how to avoid some pitfalls! These guys are amazing Cosplayers and costumers! https://www.facebook.com/childrenofproteus/ childrenofproteus@gmail.com https://www.wildwestcon.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WildWildWestCon/

This week join Jonathan and Andrew as they mistake the map for the territory. Inspired by Steve Voorhees, this week we explore production geographies replete with all their nooks and crannies both real and theoretical. Where is “Hollywood” exactly? Did you know Captain Kirk once beamed into Mayberry? What’s Old Tucson have to do with […]

We discuss Ada Lovelace as the first computer programmer and her work with Charles Babbage on his Difference Engine and Analytical Engine. Plus we discuss Daredevil, Studio Ghibli, Old Tucson, Mailbag, and more!

D&D Journey of the Fifth edition: Q&A: part twoWe take another episode away from the adventure to thank you for listening to us and answering your questions sent in to us! Join Gary Jocelynne and Xander as we roll our random question tables out of character and in.  Insperation gets two Q&A thumbs up :)Come along as we give more shameless plugs for White Wolf system, Numenera, Savage worlds, oWOD, Unhallowed metropolis, LARP, Conrad-Con, Ragnarok and Roll-the podcast, Meet Up, Chariots Pizza, Steampunk, Tucson Steampunk Society, Madam Askew, TusCon, RinCon, Wild Wild West Con, Old Tucson, Wormword, Z.E.R.T., Tucson games and gadgets, Blood Sweat and Tears(Tucson Vampire LARP), Fear the Boot, FAndable, Nerrative control, and Roleplaying public radio. Also a Five minute teaser from next weeks episode back in the Caves...

Bill Ganz and Bob Fee...Old Tucson Cowboy Music Fest.

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