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On this week's show, EB and Mike discuss the pros and cons of he most recent "Super Fans" conference call with Six Flags CEO Mark Shapiro.

There were some really amazing and candid moments during the call, but did Six Flags miss an opportunity to maximize the good PR?

The guys also discuss the recently opened "Th13teen" at Alton Towers in England.  Video has been released on the web and some enthusiasts are less than thrilled.  Did the Alton Tower's hype machine over-do it this time?

Plus, EB goes "Off-Topic" to talk about the rise of Twitter and Mike has information about a possible new direction for the podcast.

Direct download: coasterradio_429.mp3
Category:CoasterRadio.com Podcasts -- posted at: 2:34 AM

The Original Theme Park Podcast is back with a new episode!

This week, EB and Mike open the phone lines to hear who you think would make the ultimate celebrity spokesperson for a theme park.

For instance, imagine if Neil Patrick Harris was the spokesman for Cedar Fair parks!  Wait until you hear the idea a Coaster Radio listener came up with for NPH!

The guys are also joined by Nick Hutson of Musical Talk and The Season Pass Podcast to discuss British Parks.

Nick also brings along an icon from London's West End to critique Mike on his American Idol Experience audition piece.

Plus, the guys reveal how you can have your questions answered by Six Flags' CEO Mark Shapiro.

Direct download: coasterradio_428.mp3
Category:CoasterRadio.com Podcasts -- posted at: 12:46 AM

A term we throw around a lot on Coaster Radio is Anticipointment.

The Urban Dictionary says that it's disappointment from something you eagerly anticipated.

The term can apply to a lot of things, but it seems to really fit the feeling we sometimes have at the theme parks.

On this week's episode, our listeners call in to tell us about rides they looked forward to more than anything, but ultimately disappointed them.

You can guess what some of the rides are, but some will probably surprise you.

We also go Off Topic to find out what EB thinks of a new Mad game for the Wii.  Mike also tells you about two strange experiences he had aboard Washington, DC's subway.

Direct download: coasterradio_427.mp3
Category:CoasterRadio.com Podcasts -- posted at: 1:13 AM

The Original Theme Park Podcast is back with a brand new show!

This week, EB and Mike tackle some of the most talked about stories in the amusement industry.

They discuss the recent tragedy at Sea World Orlando and a thief at Busch Gardens Tampa who was outsmarted by technology.

The guys also spend a good amount of time talking about Thorpe Park's latest promotion for their new attraction Saw Alive.

It turns out that the good people at this park are on a quest for the perfect pee!  They are looking for the foulest smelling urine for their new horror attraction.

Do you have what it takes?

Speaking of that, Mike finds out if he has what it takes to make it on The American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios.  This week, we hear what the listeners thought of his rendition of Mack The Knife.

How'd he do?  Let's put it this way... there are some real Simon Cowell impersonators out there!

Plus, the guys go Off Topic to talk about a sick experience at a Gymnastics Meet and a surprising experience at The Grooming Lounge.

Direct download: coasterradio_426.mp3
Category:CoasterRadio.com Podcasts -- posted at: 12:47 AM