Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

Marcus Leshock Is Back, and He's Got Stories

This week, Mike and EB pay tribute to Dolly Parton, reflecting on a career and a spirit that somehow united an entire divided country in genuine admiration — from her dec

The Biggest Theme Park Week in Years

It was one of the biggest weeks in the amusement industry in years, and Mike and EB have a ton to cover. First up: D23 - Disney's biannual fan convention, which featured

NightFlight Expedition: The Full Story

Mike spends National Roller Coaster Day right where he wants to be: at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, riding walk-on after walk-on during the park's Brews & BBQ festival. Be

We Did the Math on Cedar Point's Priciest Fast Lane Yet

Six Flags Great America is getting a brand-new family area called Camp Timber Trail, anchored by a Vekoma family suspended coaster that's essentially a clone of Phoenix a

ArieForce One Is Gone: "Save This Ride"

Closing weekend arrived for two very different roller coasters: ArieForce One at Fun Spot Atlanta and Kumba at Busch Gardens Tampa both took their final riders this past

Six Flags Just Revealed the Weirdest Roller Coaster We've Ever Seen

A shorter episode this week, and a special one: Project Purple at Six Flags Great Adventure finally has a name and a POV video, and it might be the strangest thing we hav

Silver Dollar City Teases Its Biggest Secret Yet

This week opens on sad news: Dick Knoebel, the iconic owner of Knoebels's Amusement Resort, has passed away. He was one of the true greats of the family-owned park world.

One of the Best B&M Coasters Ever Built Is About to Disappear

Busch Gardens Tampa is closing Kumba, one of the most beloved B&M sit-down coasters ever built and the fourth-oldest operating B&M in the world, on August 2nd. Mike and E

The Theme Park That Changed So Much It's Basically Unrecognizable

Six Flags Over Texas finally "drops the gate" on Tormenta: Rampaging Run, the massive new B&M dive coaster, and the early word is exactly what you'd hope: no rattle, grea

Is A Top-Five Roller Coaster Getting Bulldozed?

Sometimes the roller coaster world hands you a story so absurd you don't even need a punchline — you just need to read the facts out loud. This week on Coaster Radio, the

Should Disney Just Tear Down the Matterhorn?

The guys are on vacation, but the show must go on! We recorded this listener question episode just before heading out, covering everything from the best back-to-back coas

Boardwalks, Boat Rides, and a Tornado That Almost Ended the Podcast

What's better than a theme park podcast? A theme park podcast recorded while a tornado is actively threatening to rearrange EB's house. Welcome to another completely un

Flying Fox Was Closed (Obviously)

It's a trip to Kentucky Kingdom — and the Curse of Coaster Radio strikes again. EB heads to Louisville with daughter Madeline, son Dean, and friends, only to find that

This Episode Made EB Question Everything

The first ever Coaster Radio panel discussion is here — and it did not disappoint. Joining Mike and EB are three guests who come at the theme park world from completely

Rides That Need a Refresh — And Some Wild Ideas for What Could Replace Them

Internet sleuths just pulled permits for a brand new building in the Dark Universe portal at Epic Universe. Building 1570. Area 680. Listed as a special project. And the

Hot Takes That Will Make Theme Park Fans Lose Their Minds

The Hot Take Hoedown is officially here — and the "Sons of Sandusky" are already $150 richer. This week Mike and EB debut their brand new segment featuring the spiciest

Whatcha Gonna Do When Coastermania Runs Wild On You

Every coaster enthusiast has one. A specific ride. A specific day. The moment that turned a casual park visitor into someone who plans vacations around roller coasters, s

Universal Horror Unleashed the Disappointment

They're back. Two weeks off, one terrible cold, and one truly spectacular failure in Las Vegas. Mike and EB return with a packed show — but first, an apology. The Unive

Something Big Is Coming to Epic Universe's Portals — We Just Don't Know What

Something strange is happening at the portals of Epic Universe — and Mike and EB saw it coming. Weeks ago, walking out of Isle of Berk, Tom from Louisville spotted thre

Project Purple - Will It Be Good?

It's a shorter show this week but don't let that fool you — there is a lot happening. Project Purple at Six Flags Great Adventure is going vertical fast. Like, suspicious