Podcasts about Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Scottsdale, AZ and Bellingham, WA. In our Beer News, we have a plethora of small stories. Our Cöld Brüe List is one that Victor & Jeffro, two of the breakdancing competitors representing the USA, created of their favorite songs to dance to. And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss the Australian dancer Raygun, spending time at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and the last episode of House of the Dragon.

We're wrapping up our coverage of Coaster Con 46 with a recording of a very special night at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Members of the Canfield family share their experiences owning and running the park, the ACE Northern California Regional Rep team presents a plaque commemorating the Giant Dipper's maintenance team and the evening ended with a fantastic presentation by Chris Baynum of Baynum Solutions. This team of dedicated professionals paint roller coasters and attractions throughout the world.     The many presentations on this night held the attention of our in-person attendees, we're thrilled to share the experience with you.   Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Did you know anyone can join ACE? Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.   Podcast Team  Host: Jessica Gardner Producers and Correspondents: Derek Perry and Doug Perry Editor and Correspondent: Bob Randolph Show Notes: Liz Tan Production Manager: Corey Wooten Correspondent: John Davidson

It's hard to believe that Coaster Con 46 has come to a close. Whether you attended the conference or followed along from home, our recap episode has something for you.   Join the podcast team for a lively discussion of the week's events. Derek Perry, Doug Perry, Corey Wooten, Liz Tan and Jessica Gardner walk through the highlights of our week at California's Great America, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.   In this Episode: Pre-Con events at Happy Hollow and Gilroy Gardens  Tours during the event Lift hill walks Special events   Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Did you know anyone can join ACE? Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.   Podcast Volunteer Team  Host: Jessica Gardner Producers and Correspondents: Derek Perry and Doug Perry Editor and Correspondent: Bob Randolph Show Notes: Liz Tan Production Manager: Corey Wooten Correspondent: John Davidson

This is it, folks! With The Awakening, we've now reviewed every televised 5th Doctor story! And to describe this story as one that doesn't overstay its welcome is fairly apt! It's not a stunner, but it's also not a stinker. And, really, the star of the show is a giant sort of Green Goblin face that looks like it belongs in the Cave Train ride under some blacklights at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! So join us as we don our LARPing outfits and check out The Awakening!

This is it, folks! With The Awakening, we've now reviewed every televised 5th Doctor story! And to describe this story as one that doesn't overstay its welcome is fairly apt! It's not a stunner, but it's also not a stinker. And, really, the star of the show is a giant sort of Green Goblin face that looks like it belongs in the Cave Train ride under some blacklights at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! So join us as we don our LARPing outfits and check out The Awakening!

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This week GV breaks down a recent visit to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. There's talk about the arcade, the rides, and the trip GV took to get there. To quote a kid GV sat next to on one of the rides, "IT SURE IS CRAZY!" We're pretty sure the kid meant, "very special."

Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)   The film is about a clan of evil aliens from an unknown region, who all resemble circus clowns. They arrive on Earth and invade a small town in order to capture, kill, and harvest the human inhabitants to use as sustenance. Killer Klowns from Outer Space was filmed in Watsonville, California, and at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The film utilizes practical effects, including rubber suits. The score was composed by John Massari. The film received generally positive reviews and has been considered a cult classic.   Bad Taste (1987)   This New Zealand science-fiction comedy horror film directed, produced and photographed by Peter Jackson, who also stars and co-wrote the screenplay, along with Tony Hiles and Ken Hammon. Independently produced on a low budget, it is Jackson's first feature film. Jackson and friends take on most of the key roles, both on and off-screen. The plotline sees aliens invade the fictional New Zealand village of Kaihoro to harvest humans for their intergalactic fast food franchise, where they face off against a four-man paramilitary force. It was a film that provided Jackson with the necessary leverage needed to advance in the industry.   Much of the film was shot in and around Jackson's hometown of Pukerua Bay, north of Wellington, New Zealand using a 25-year-old 16mm Bolex camera.[4] Originally begun as a 20-minute short film called Roast of the Day.   Bad Taste was shot primarily on weekends over the course of four years, at an initial cost of around $25,000. Toward the end of the shoot the New Zealand Film Commission invested around NZ$235,000 into the film to ensure its completion. Heavily influenced by special effects pioneer Tom Savini, Jackson incorporated many absurdly gory special effects   Opening Credits/Introduction (1.52); Oh My GOD!!! (19.05); Killer Klowns From Outer Space Trailer (21.07); That Is Like So Tubular (23.13); It Is Totally Rad (1.00.11);  The Double Bill (1:05.55); Bad Taste Trailer (1:07.09)); Bodacious Talk (1:09.11); Such A Wastoid (2:08.12); End Credits (2:13.36); Closing Theme (2:15.56)   Opening Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes   Closing Credits – I Eat Cannibals by Toto Coelo.  Taken from the album Man o' War.  Copyright 1983 Radiachoice Records   Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.    All rights reserved.   All Songs Available Through Amazon.  

Ken Whiting is President of Whiting's Food Concessions and also leads the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) as its chair. Mr. Whiting has spent his entire career working for his family's business, and in the attractions, industry starting from an ice cream stand on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and his first job at 10 years old peeling bananas. IAAPA is the global association for the attractions industry, representing 6,000 facilities, suppliers, and individual members from more than 100 countries, and his involvement with IAAPA spans more than four decades. The company has been an active member of IAAPA for more than half a century. Mr. Whiting shares the fascinating success story of this family business that began with his dad delivering milk. He talks about investing in first-job seekers and their futures and the importance of adapting to their lifestyles as their lifestyles change. He shares his success stories and lessons learned. He talks about the behind-the-scenes activities that make it a day to remember for their customers. He also talks about the pandemic pivots the business made to keep up a revenue stream. He shares which pivots were successful and which continue today.

In this episode I talk with a long time resident and his decision to move out of Santa Cruz, where he is going and why, he also talks about his long tenure at the Seaside Company, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Note: he has tried to leave Santa Cruz before but is always called back. 

Amadeo and Agustin drive with their dad to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This is a place that they love as it is filled with awesome rides! The 3 of them spend the day together and are having the most amazing time ever! Can you guess how many times they will go on the rollercoaster?❤️ Grown-Ups → Please Support This Podcast: Leave a Review & Hit Subscribe ❤️A brand new bedtime story for kids adventure awaits on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

(with music) TOPICS: love droplets & love cactuses, when you're going through a desert of abandonment keep going -- hard, the melancholic beauty of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the time of COVID, gaining insight into the loss of my husband as well as the lack of parental acceptance, what not to do if you think your kid is suffering from low blood sugar, what not to do with your newborn infant if you want them to feel loved and wanted, being burned out on the sound of humans speaking without listening, when 'no' or 'go away' doesn't work, cutting and running, what I do and don't regret, not waiting for it, seeing heaven in a wild flower and eternity in a moment, radical acceptance, radical letting go, preserving childish enthusiasm and an open heart, trust falls into life, letting my heart drive and telling my jerkbrain to switch off for a while, when simple acts of strangers' kindness trigger tears and grief, seeing failures as new information it takes courage to listen to, risking it all to win or lose but playing as well as I can with what I've got in the time available, and continuing my practice of not basing my choices on -- or listening to -- the advice and opinions of those who aren't paying the price and getting in the game. Also: how micro-dosing regularly with venting + validation with a network of skilled chill friends might prevent this island-destroying endless eruption of destructive lava-word-flow in the future. If I survive this fiery mess. And how messes make for some of the best and most inspiring, passionate, courageous, compassionate, loving people I know.

Kelly Nugent (Teen Creeps, Exile) joins us to talk about one of California's oldest parks. Featuring a transcendent spinner ride, pier destroying hurricanes, and delicious turnover pies. Mortal Kombat Live Tour Episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-ride PODCAST THE RIDE IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/podcast-the-ride Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The top things motivating people to work out these days! While people are starting to go back to the office, do you want to stay home?The San Mateo County Fair is back this summer!Some rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are reopening today!Carolyn was a victim of a scam that was about Venmo!

With the arrival of spring, California is showing some green shoots of normal in its yearlong battle with the COVID-19 virus. The Monterey Bay Aquarium announced it will reopen in May. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, also closed for much of the year, opens April 1.

The Giant Dipper at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is open again!

Here's how long it takes you to acclimate to Daylight Savings Time!Would you pay twice as much to dine in a clean restaurant?Royal Caribbean suspends cruises now through May.Disneyland brings back thousands of furloughed workers.Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Alcatraz are re-opening!

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Alcatraz are re-opening!

Santa Cruz, California is best known for its primo surf spots and as the location of the classic 80s horror-comedy The Lost Boys. You can still hear reverberations of “sexy sax man” Tim Cappello singing “I still believe” right there on the outdoor stage at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. But during the 90s, ask any local what band best defined the city, and they would without a doubt say Slow Gherkin. Though they never reach a large national audience, Slow Gherkin were local legends. Even when they throw together reunion shows, you can be assured they will pack the largest venues in the city. But it’s a shame the rest of the world never had Slow Gherkin fever in quite the same way. The group was one of the most original mid-90s ska bands out there, a time when many people felt that ska was oversaturating the market. Gherkin mixed New Wave hooks, syncopated Fugazi breakdowns, and sad indie rock laments with some of the most fun, cathartic ska of its era. In this episode of In Defense of Ska, Adam and I talk to three members of Gherkin: James Rickman, A.J. Marquez, and Phil Boutelle. We chat about their early days in Santa Cruz, the time John Avila (Oingo Boingo) approached them in New York to work on some tunes, and debate whether their 2002 album Run Screaming was a deliberate move away from ska or not. If you enjoy this newsletter, you can subscribe here Get on the email list at aaroncarnes.substack.com

Welcome to Plus or Bust - A Disney Podcast, where each week we discuss a different, random film from Disney's streaming video service, Disney+, and decide whether or not we would recommend it or not by giving a Plus or a Bust. We also discuss various Disney news and other Disney related topics so each week is something different.On this episode we talk about the latest Disney news including Disney's 4th Quarter 2020 earnings report, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk closing again and a bunch of Disney+ movie and show news. We also count down our five favorite Disney Channel shows. All that and more plus our featured film discussion on Hannah Montana: The Movie. Is Hannah Montana: The Movie make us want to do the Hoedown Throwdown or just throw up? Find out on this episode of Plus or Bust!00:00:33 - Introductions00:01:16 - Disney's 2020 Quarter 4 Earnings Call00:09:23 - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk closes after only one weekend open00:11:08 - Six Flags Magic Mountain announces drive-through Christmas experience00:14:58 - Disney announces new Christmas film "Godmothered" for Disney+00:15:53 - Disney announces new football film "Safety" for Disney+00:19:00 - New "Darkwing Duck" series in the works for Disney+00:21:37 - "Wandavision" premiere date announced00:22:05 - Top 5 favorite Disney Channel shows01:01:47 - Hannah Montana: The Movie discussion01:30:53 - Final Thoughts + Verdicts01:33:47 - The random film pick for next week is...01:34:38 - Outro + Social LinksCheck out Cast Member Pantry!Check out the spreadsheets of Disney Cast Member businesses here and here!Follow us on Twitter!Follow us on Instagram!Join our Facebook Group!Send us an email at disneyplusorbust@gmail.comAny popping, clicking, echoing or vibrations you hear in the audio are not intentional and we're working to get it fixed for later episodes. We apologize for an inconsistent quality.Recorded 11/15/2020

This week on Green Tagged: How does a vaccine change planning at your attraction? While Buena Vista Street plans to open on November 19th, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk closed after only one weekend. The Pandemic has inspired a cornucopia of new tech, including AI Bag Scanners, UVC light fixtures, disinfection robots, socially distanced roller coasters, and wearables. Planning for a post-pandemic future, MAD System has registered a patent for facial recognition technology they hope will personalize visitor attractions.Full Show Notes: greentaggedshow.com

BOB'S BACK - and with a vengeance! Seriously though, quite like Steel Vengeance, Iron Gwazi is getting a ton of hype, does it deserve it? The guys discuss this and other news. After the break, Covid-19 cases are rising, how did it affect Bob and how will affect the parks? Also best amuesment park soundtracks are discussed. SHOW NOTES Iron Gwazi POV up Great Coasters International seeks patent for 'Titan Track', plans to install the track on Predator at Six Flags Darien Lake Kings Dominion's New Taste of the Season Event Compounce joins in the Palace fun! Man builds matterhorn in his backyard  Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk closes rides amid rising coronavirus cases after being open for only one weekend

This week on Green Tagged: How does a vaccine change planning at your attraction? While Buena Vista Street plans to open on November 19th, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk closed after only one weekend. The Pandemic has inspired a cornucopia of new tech, including AI Bag Scanners, UVC light fixtures, disinfection robots, socially distanced roller coasters, and wearables. Planning for a post pandemic future, MAD System has registered a patent for facial recognition technology they hope will personalize visitor attractions.Full Show Notes: greentaggedshow.com

This week on Green Tagged: How does a vaccine change planning at your attraction? While Buena Vista Street plans to open on November 19th, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk closed after only one weekend. The Pandemic has inspired a cornucopia of new tech, including AI Bag Scanners, UVC light fixtures, disinfection robots, socially distanced roller coasters, and wearables. Planning for a post pandemic future, MAD System has registered a patent for facial recognition technology they hope will personalize visitor attractions. Full Show Notes: greentaggedshow.com

Welcome to Plus or Bust - A Disney Podcast, where each week we discuss a different, random film from Disney's streaming video service, Disney+, and decide whether or not we would recommend it or not by giving a Plus or a Bust. We also discuss various Disney news and other Disney related topics so each week is something different.On this episode we talk about the latest Disney news including California reopening it's first theme park during the Covid-19 pandemic, Disney Cruise Line cancelling all remaining 2020 cruises and a potential Cars series coming to Disney+. We also count down our five favorite Disneyland attractions. All that and more plus our featured film discussion on A Goofy Movie. Does A Goofy Movie stand out above the crowd or is it just a goof? Find out on this episode of Plus or Bust!00:00:33 - Introductions00:01:46 - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is the first theme park to reopen in California00:15:40 - Disney Cruise Line cancels all remaining 2020 sailings00:18:10 - Walt Disney World attraction Happy Meal Toys are coming00:23:30 - Cars series reportedly in the works for Disney+00:25:11 - Buena Vista Street Downtown Disney opening date00:31:08 - "Free Guy" and "Death on the Nile" removed from Disney's release schedule00:32:22 - Listener Question: Best 70's Disney animated film?00:34:10 - Top 5 Favorite Disneyland Attractions01:05:48 - A Goofy Movie Discussion01:33:21 - Final Thoughts + Verdicts01:34:12 - The random film pick for next week is...01:34:48 - Outro + Social LinksCheck out Cast Member Pantry!Check out the spreadsheets of Disney Cast Member businesses here and here!Follow us on Twitter!Follow us on Instagram!Join our Facebook Group!Send us an email at disneyplusorbust@gmail.comAny popping, clicking, echoing or vibrations you hear in the audio are not intentional and we're working to get it fixed for later episodes. We apologize for an inconsistent quality.Recorded 11/5/2020

Lake Tahoe could see a foot of snow this weekend! Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is open again!Welcome back Donut Savant in Oakland! Election stress is a thing.You may have to quarantine if you travel out of the Bay Area this holiday season.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is back and open this weekend!

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

Let's kick off summer with vampires hanging out on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in 1987.This was recorded just before the director, Joel Schumacher passed away. Rest in peace sir.

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

We skate along beach and through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/happychillfuntime/support

Details emerged this week from California and Santa Cruz County leaders on what it will take to lift the shelter orders. The county still lacks about 50 ventilators it needs for a potential peak of 100 severe COVID-19 cases, county health leaders said. That peak could come as late as June. Santa Cruz summer traditions remain up in the air, including the Wharf to Wharf footrace, Junior Lifeguards and visits to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Read the transcript to Thursday's news conference: www.santacruzlocal.org Attend the Santa Cruz Local Town Hall 12:30 p.m. Friday April 17: https://santacruzlocal.org/event/santa-cruz-local-town-hall/ Support local journalism with a Santa Cruz Local membership: www.santacruzlocal.org/membership Sign up for Santa Cruz Local's free email newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/santacruzlocal/coronavirus

Chelsea Strong, Director of Strategic Accounts at Obsidian Security, talks to Ashleigh and Kasey about cultivating relationships and successfully selling a highly technical product.SHOW NOTESWorking With the Engineering Team-Chelsea has to work very closely with the engineering team because she's selling a highly technical product. This relationship is incredibly valuable, but hard to cultivate especially as an organization grows and scales.-To be successful selling in this type of environment, never say anything you're not confident in. Check in with the SE's to clarify what you're planning to say and be sure that it's correct. You don't want to sell something that the product doesn't actually do and let the customer down.Selling a Highly Technical Product-It can be incredibly intimidating to work with a deeply technical product if you don't have an engineering background. Chelsea's background with language has been a massive help because part of the tech industry is essentially learning a new language.-When you're dealing with a technical audience, prospects are often wary of salespeople. Put in the work to know what you're talking about, especially if it isn't your specialty. Far too many salespeople and tems don't put in the hard and, oftentimes, monotonous work to learn the background and context in which they're working.Getting Into Sales-She fell into both sales and the technical sales niche she's currently in. Her first introduction was as a cashier selling candy at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and then began officially in outside sales with a job at Monterey Mushrooms.-After leaving that position she began as an inside salesperson at SurfControl covering companies that had only 50 employees. It was here that Chelsea really learned to decipher who was serious about the product and who just wanted to talk on the phone.Being a Mom-There's not much talk of personal lives in the sales world, but our personal lives have a massive impact on how we work and our career development. Before she became a mom Chelsea was very focused and becoming one has only increased this.-She's very selfish with her time and tries not to waste anyone else's so that she can maximize her time outside of work with her daughter.-Chelsea highlights planning in advance, ensuring you have a support system, and being transparent about your responsibility as a parent with your boss to successfully balance your work and personal life.Connect with Chelsea-LinkedInSend in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/support

PG&E rolling blackouts are costing businesses thousands of dollars!The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk wins a huge honor!Katie in Cupertino is so proud of her students on the Brighter Side!

This episode, Nick recaps his adventures from camping, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and the Mystery Spot; Saul enjoys throwing up, and losing his wallet; We reminisce over the old Chuck-E-Cheese days; and Saul talk about the LARK alarm at his gym. Enjoy!   Twitter - @JMOpodcast, @NickLarson85, @SaulComedy  Instagram -  @JMOpodcast, @NickLarsonComedy, @SaulComedy, Snapchat -  @Nicklarson85, @Truheo84

Each year, Matt and two friends meet-up for Coaster Nerd Con (CNC), their own little convention for nerdy coaster riding. This year, the trio headed west to California.  The parks and attractions they visited were: Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, Knott's Berry Farm, Warner Bros. Studio Tour, Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags Magic Mountain, California's Great America, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.   In this episode, Matt reveals which park had the best guest service, as well as his favorite coaster of the trip.  He also shares 5 major lessons that he took away from this experience. They are: It all starts with your attitude and a quote from Henry Ford, "whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." The waiting experience at your attraction could be having a bigger impact in the overall guest experience than you think. It's not enough for us to be employers, we must also be educators. Parks who started off as twins had very different journeys. It's probably time to re-think incentive programs and replace them with "inspiration programs."   Have a question for the mailbag or know of a guest we should feature?  Drop us a line! Josh - josh@amusementadvantage.com Matt - matt@performanceoptimist.com Twitter Facebook LinkedIn This episode is brought to you by FunRating.  If you work in any area of the attractions industry, you’re probably curious how guests at your attraction perceive critical areas of guest experience.  Which facility type provided the best service in 2018?  Who really needs to improve their food service?  And which attraction saw the highest increase in likelihood to return?  These questions, and more, can all be found in the FunRating Report, and this is information that only Amusement Advantage can provide.  The FunRating Report can be found at funrating.com, and we have an exclusive offering for AttractionPros listeners.  To save 10% off of the one-time purchase of $375, tune into the podcast!

Summer's almost here but this year you may want to skip the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. We watched Jordan Peele's new movie, 'Us', and we are here to talk about all our thoughts, feelings, and theories on this fantastic film about beach houses, boats, and the life cycle of rabbits. Music used in this podcast: 'An Abandoned Ballroom' by Lyndon Scarfe. 'An Abandoned Ballroom' by Lyndon Scarfe is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License, via Creative Commons [creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/].

Summer's almost here but this year you may want to skip the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. We watched Jordan Peele's new movie, 'Us', and we are here to talk about all our thoughts, feelings, and theories on this fantastic film about beach houses, boats, and the life cycle of rabbits. Music used in this podcast: 'An Abandoned Ballroom' by Lyndon Scarfe. 'An Abandoned Ballroom' by Lyndon Scarfe is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License, via Creative Commons [creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/].

This week the boys talk about Jordan Peele's 'Us' and join forces with 2nd time 4-time guest Mickey Rhodes to explore the tunnels below their childhood haunt, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. What they find lurking below the surface will blow your mind and bring about the end of humanity as we know it. Tune in... if you dare!

MZ has got a full house this week. His guests include: Dick Scoppetonne, Aldo Penniman, Charles Canfield, Sharon Watson Nystrom Watson, Norma Dinelli Wilson, Kevin Newhouse. Charles Canfield is owner of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and makes a rare radio appearance on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michaels Zwerling".

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is taking down their iconic Ferris Wheel!

In episode 8, we are Creating Positive Momentum inspired by Abraham-Hicks, speaker, author and expert on the Law of Attraction. Hanging out in Terri’s car, drinking a cuppa Joe while we overlook the infamous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on a beautiful January day here on the coast. So, do you have a morning ritual that sets the stage for the rest of your day? Or do you wake up to negative thoughts? Did you know that it’s easier to start positive momentum than it is to stop when it’s negative? Join us on our ride today to learn a few tips and tricks we personally use to keep our vibration high, gratitude in check, and moving forward on the Road of Deserving. www.terrischmidtcoaching.com www.coachsueseely.com

In this episode of Haunt Season Jimmy reviews the Fright Walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk after not having done it for almost 10 years. Later on, Derek and Cain come on to sample some different kinds of Pumpkin Brews.

Magic. Sleight of hand. Mentalism. What is the importance of Alter Ego in Magic? Today we hear from Magician Joshua Logan, who performs magic for audiences around the world! He’s been published in Magic Magazine, Wired Magazine, has developed magic videos for EllenTube and DreamworksTV. This year on April Fools Day, Joshua Logan and Doug Hofkins opened up Boardwalk Magic, California’s newest magic shop on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. He talks about creating an Alter Ego for stage that is unstoppable, and even shares the world premiere description of his legendary “Freak Out” trick.  

Hey Kids. Thanks for stopping by. This week we have a real fun show ahead of us. It chronicles a toy hunting expedition we did to The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It's super fun with tons of toy talk as well as some video game stuff! It's a great show like always. Make sure to tell a friend! 

It's time to dig into the Mousetalgia mailbag! Topics include Walt Disney World Fastpass+ tips, Adventures by Disney tours, binging on Mousetalgia, seeing Disneyland through a new lens and trip planning tips, an update on the Carolwood Society's Storybook Land restoration, Disney Cruise Line dining tips, re-creating Disneyland's Fantasia ice cream, and insights from a WDW Guest Relations cast member. In a flashback segment, we look at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and a 1965 article about the hippest new thing on the block - "Audio-Animatronics" - and how they were utilized at the New York World's Fair. Also - a listener review of D23's Maleficent preview screening. Plus, Cinderella's creepy new teaser, Disney underwear, the park plaque strikes back - and more!

This week, Mike and EB start things off by taking a look at a rumor that claims a theme park based on "The Hunger Games" is being considered.  Would something like this work?  What attractions would they have?  And, has a friend of the podcast already designed a similar attraction? The guys also discuss the growing list of parks that are opening their doors for the Holiday Season.  The good news for fans is that the parks don't shut down in October anymore! Last week, a listener who has never set foot in a Disney park e-mailed the show and wondered what the big deal was about the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and other similar parks.  In this week's Interactive Discussion Topic, the CoasterRadio.com audience steps up and helps the listener understand why the parks are seen as the best. All this, plus a LIVE TRIP REPORT from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a whole lot more!

A few weeks ago, we celebrated the 6th Anniversary of this crazy podcast. EB and I got a little nostalgic for the old days.  So, after a movie marathon where we watched Back to the Future Parts I, II and III while drinking nothing but Diet Mountain Dew, we had an inspiration! We would build our own time machine and go back to listen to a show featuring a past version of ourselves. This week, EB and I head back to September 26, 2005 to hear a show featuring Flava and Greg K.  The topic that week, was "Dating at the Theme Park." We'll listen to our 2005 commentary on the topic and then go "Back to the Future" so we can give you our 2011 take on things.  Let's just all be careful we don't cause a temporal paradox, OK? We also hear about EB's Opening Day trip to Holiday World and listen to a Live Trip Report from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk!