Coaster Talk Podcast

It's been quite some time since we last heard from Daniel on the show. Do not fret, as this episode marks the return of the Dan as he joins the guys to talk "The Trial of the Elements". Before his triumphant return, however, listen in as James and Bob break down the most recent amusement park rumors, news, and updates.  SHOW NOTES: SeaWorld San Antonio Howl-O-Scream Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces Rollercoaster Rodeo  Disney California Adventure is having a food event  Cheetah at Wild Adventures is being retired  Ice Breaker is testing

There's "Bad Blood" this week between Taylor Swift and Evermore park. After her album "Evermore" was released the park stated it infringes on the theme park's trademarked name. Other news follows that, well, interesting story. Of course to end the show the third round of the Trial of Elements commences, where we figure out which FOUR elements make it to the fourth round.  SHOWS NOTES:  Evermore Park sued Taylor Swift over new album 'Evermore' London Resort theme park moves step closer to reality after clearing first government hurdle CA Assembly introduces bill hopes to speed Disneyland reopening  MarioKart Full Ride POV and Queue Released by Universal Parks News Today  Six Flags Darien Lake is having a Drive-in Laser Show  Mass vaccination site to open in Prince George's County at Six Flags America & New Park President

We start the show off this week with quite a strange requirement out of the Cedar Fair parks this year. The chain also happened to announce tentative opening dates for some of their parks. More news follows. Then it is eventually again time to revisit The Trial of Elements - where the guys (with the help of the audience) try to figure out the best coaster elements ever! SHOW NOTES Conneaut Lake heads to auction  Mission Ferrari is testing  Jersey Devil has been topped off  Potentially leaked video of Mario Kart at SNW  Desperado isn't dead - but not exactly alive either     

Ever wanted to drive through a theme park to see Hot Wheel Monster Trucks? No, yeah it can't be said that James and Bob have either. Nonetheless, Six Flags Over Georgia will be host to such an activity for the remainder of January and all of February. Other news discussed, but the highlight of the show is The Trial of Elements! The First Round ensues this week, listen in as we break down the greatest coaster elements of all time, and argue quite a bit about the "Skyloop". SHOW NOTES Sesame Place to operate Jan. 30 - March 21 Surf Rider Update for SEAS Orlando Hot Wheel Drive thru at SFOG Zamperla has made some changes

While testing the new trains for the Big Apple Coaster, an oopsy occurred that had the community in up roar, but within weeks the ride is already back to testing. This news and a whole lot more is covered in this weeks show. Also, THE TRIAL OF ELEMENTS is announced as well as the audiences 2021 theme park goals! SHOW NOTES Disneyland sunsets Annual Passes  Super Nintendo World opening delayed  Bollywood Parks Dubai relaunches with world's tallest swing ride Big Apple Coaster resumes testing after previous derailment Adventure Express gets some TLC    

Remember Krampus Expedition? Yeah, we totally over hyped that ride to a degree. But don't let that get you down, there's tons of other GREAT news and announcements to discuss this week! We also take a stroll through memory lane to see what 2020 ended up looking like for the podcast. All that and a whole lot more in this week's episode of Coaster Talk Podcast. 

This weeks news segment solely (and accidentally) focuses on non U.S. theme park news... Hopefully that won't turn any off, as the discussions and commentary ensue that we think most will enjoy. The second half of the show holds great content as well as the guys discuss the near future of the industry, as well as B&M's best. SHOW NOTES: Proslide sueing WhiteWater West over "stolen" patents for a slide Netherlands Parks Closing as they enter a tough 5-week lockdown  Krampus Expedition New Mack Rides Power Splash Kondaa at Walibi Belgium testing    

James and Bob are excited to look at a good friend of the show's poll, Vote Coasters - Coaster Bot. It was a pretty great poll, but as we all know enthusiasts never agree... That and a whole lot more including the Coaster Talk Podcast Shop are all talked about on our second triple digit episode! SHOW NOTES: Kings Island to open Camp Cedar In Spring 2021 Luna Park Sydney announced a $30 million overhaul including world's first Intamin Hot Racer! Alabama Splash Adventure is NOT getting a "Wraptor"    

Listen in as James and Bob celebrate EPISODE 100! This is episode includes guests Mike Collins, The Drunk Riders, and Andrew Hyde!

Listen in as James and Bob celebrate EPISODE 100! This is episode includes guests Clint Novak, okaycoasters, and Airtime Myke!

In a follow up to 'Episode #92: Don't RMC That RMC!', Lighting Rod is in fact getting extensive track work done. That's what is up first on this weeks show; other news discussed as well. Later in the show the rides we would love to operate come up, as well as roller coasters that NEED repaints. SHOW NOTES: Kennywood will require chaperones for those under 18  Racer at Kings Island getting retraked Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Groundbreaking Ride System Premier is teasing...something Alabama Splash Adventure teases Christmas morning announcement

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

Bob isn't feeling well this week, after a quick message from him, James and Timmy start of this weeks show! No one seems to happy about the recent news that Kennywood will be removing 4 of it's most historically important rides. The two first discuss that, before then moving onto some more news of the week. Following the break of the show the guys talk about there top 40's as well as the greatest coaster logos! So much is happening in this episode of Coaster Talk Podcast! SHOW NOTES Netherlands closes theme parks for 2 weeks  Busch Gardens Williamsburg announces new Christmas event - Kings Dominion may follow Firefighters rescue people stuck on SeaWorld roller coaster Industrial Commercial Properties buys Geauga Lake land Images circling around the community show Lightning Rod under construction...

Six Flags is removing 15 under performing rides from their parks. Bob and James talk which ones the think will be removed AND which ones they hope NOT to be removed. If you love it when Bob and James argue then you are in for a treat this week! The guys debate over where and why there are U.S. "Coaster Deserts". SHOW NOTES: Six Flags eliminating 15 underperforming rides this year, reducing maintenance costs, and freeing up significant capex resources. Theme parks in France close on Friday as Macron announces a second national Coronavirus lockdown - Germany closes theme parks starting November 2nd amid record rise in corona cases First California amusement park plans to reopen under state guidelines Christmas Taste of the Season Veloci Coaster - opening March!    

Carowinds DOES in fact seem like they will be opening for WinterFest, in a recent job posting they state that a Nov./Dec. special event will be occurring in 2020. Other news is discussed by James and Bob, eventually leading to Weekly Poll: Do you think there is a difference between a rough coaster and a bad coaster? It's a great episode of Coaster Talk Podcast this week! SHOW NOTES Deno's Wonder Wheel Park MIGHT be getting a new custom Vekoma coaster  Palace releases new Platinum Pass   Universal Beijing Resort unveils experiences coming in 2021 CA releases guidelines allowing larger theme parks to reopen once county is in least-restrictive COVID-19 tier Bridgette Bywater named Park VP and General Manager First Look at ‘John Wick,’ ‘Now You See Me’ Roller Coasters, Opening Next Year Dragon Slayer update S&S introduces new Spin Shot Tower

Bob and James deliver quite a dense load of news to you all this week. Nothing, although, will be able to prepare you for the second half of the show though. The guys actually agree on something, and it's definitely not a popular opinion. Listen as they discuss how a ride being "rough" does not automatically make it bad. That, as well as discussing other quality coaster podcasts is what's up in this week's show! SHOW NOTES Dragon Slayer is now vertical at Adventureland, IA New Park President named for Six Flag Over Texas Guests at Fun Spot repeatedly violated Orange County’s mask mandate New York has opened the longest mountain coaster in the U.S. in Lake Placid Construction has begun on SFQ - Article  Six Flags Great America to reopen with Holiday in the Park Lights this November

The guys are in absolute LOVE with the new Nintendo World, the newest Universal Studios park in Japan. That, as well as some other great news, is shared at the beginning of the show. James and Bob then report on the trip to Knoebels they took rather recently. Thereafter, to conclude the show, the weekly poll "what's your favorite first drop" is brought up and thoroughly discussed. SHOW NOTES Governor Newsom still not allowing California parks to open Japan’s Super Nintendo World will open in spring 2021 Miral announces construction over 40% complete on SeaWorld Abu Dhabi Lagoon's trademark for Primordial has been abandoned White Lightning is getting more retracking 

Plenty of good news to start off this weeks show, especially some including theories of how a fan favorite ride could be changing forever... James and Bob are eager to share their Six Flags America and Hershey Park trip details, and do in the second half of the show. Lastly discussed is the weekly poll, in which you had to choose a well rounded collection of 5 rides - with $15. SHOW NOTES Lighting Rod closes for 2020, 2021 will be interesting...  Universal Studios Island of Adventure New for 2021 VelociCoaster B&M has patented new stand up restraints   Sandy's Blasting Bronco opened Disney to Lay Off 28,000 Employees as Disneyland’s Reopening Unclear Get 1.5 inches of Vortex for $200 

Not much news to discuss this week, but that doesn't discount this episode of the show! There's totally a lot of fun and interesting topics a foot, especially when the guys hope on to RCDB to discuss and canvass whatever random and wacky coasters are thrown their way. Truly the most fascinating part of the however, comes at end, as Bob and James put back row vs front row. What rides NEED to be ridden in the front or the back? It's answered on this week's show.   SHOW NOTES Halloween Harvest at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Gov Newsom teases announcement about theme parks  Black Widow broke a couple times but should be ready for 2021 (Kennywood) 

Lots of fun to be had on this week's episode of the show! With new rides being announced, opened, and teased - you can bet the guys have tons of speculation an analysis packed in on this one. The biggest news this week is that GCI may have just possibly opened the first "true" hybrid roller coaster! While industry news is fun and all, nothing is quite as interesting as the interview with Ryan of Theme Park Tours! Also discussed by Bob and James is what the best launch sequence is! SHOW NOTES Jake Kaminsky died while working on the Orlando Starflyer White Lightning at Fun Spot Orlando being partially retracked with GCI's new hybrid track Zamperla teasing new water ride involving waves Silverwood announces a new RMC Raptor Fly at Phantasialand is now open - soft opened to the public! Everything these big theme parks are doing to prevent the spread of COVID seems to be working Indiana Beach ready to open new Flying Bobs attraction - teasing the new ride the day before opening it