The Coaster101 Podcast

Coaster101 has been a source for theme park news, reviews, interviews, engineering breakdowns and more for over 20 years. Now, finally, we've figured out how to record ourselves, and are coming at you in audio and video form! Follow us on all social media platforms @Coaster101, and visit www.coaster101.com for more. The Coaster101 podcast is property of Coaster101.com, LLC.

The Coaster101 Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by Coaster101, with 197 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Coaster101 hosts The Coaster101 Podcast, a leisure show with 197 episodes published.

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  Episode #198

  Celebrating National Roller Coaster Day with Miner's Mountain Express at Silver Dollar City

  Aug 16, 202636 min

  It is National Roller Coaster day, and what better way to celebrate than with one of the United States' most recently announced roller coasters? Coming to Silver Dollar City in 2027 is Miner's Mountain Express: America's Most Legendary Family Coaster. This MACK Rides Mine Train features nearly 3,500' of track and will be the anchor of the park's new Daredevil Pass section. Joining us live from the Silver Dollar City Podcast studio to talk all things Miner's Mountain Express is Joey Thorsen, Silver Dollar City's Director of PR and Content. We go into the true story that inspired the coaster, the 150' tall tower that was moved to Silver Dollar City from a real Missouri mine, and why this coaster is the next great family thrill ride in Silver Dollar City's lineup. You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram . We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.com Also, be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us! Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at coaster101.com/merch Thanks to JM Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmentgrp.com

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  Episode #197

  Restoring The Roar of Coastersaurus at LEGOLAND Florida

  Aug 10, 202637 minS1

  Did you know that in the state of Florida, there is just one (1) traditional wooden coaster made up of exclusively wooden track and wooden supports? That Coaster? Coastersaurus. Did you know that Coastersaurus recently underwent a multi-month refurbishment, and is set to re-open on National Roller Coaster Day, August 16? This week on the podcast, we're joined by Cory Lytle, Technical Services Director for LEGOLAND Florida, to learn what went into a restoration of this magnitude for Coastersaurus, and how the LEGOLAND team has ensured that this coaster will be providing that true "wooden coaster" experience to park guests for years to come. We talk timelines, restoration of thematic elements, the decision to keep Coastersaurus a tradional wooden coaster, and what Cory's looking forward to most when the coaster reopens. Plus, if you watch on our YouTube channel, we discuss Cory's LEGO model collection in his office! You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram . We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.com Also, be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us! Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at coaster101.com/merch Thanks to JM Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmentgrp.com

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  Bakunawa Spins into Six Flags Great Adventure with Mike Fehnel and Ryan Eldredge

  Aug 4, 202650 min

  Some called it Project Purple. Others called it Phantom Spire. Some people even thought it was Gargantuan Vertical Vengeance. But we now know the real name of Six Flags Great Adventure's newest coaster: Bakunawa. The record-breaking 382' spinning coaster is already dominating the park's skyline before opening next year. This week on the podcast, Andrew is joined by Six Flags Great Adventure Park President Mike Fehnel and Director of Marketing & Sales Ryan Eldredge to learn more about the coaster that has been referred to as a "spiritual successor" to a former very tall coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure. We talk coaster names, the ride experience, how hard it is to keep a secret when a nearly 400' tall coaster is being built at your park, purple flags being an actual real warning for sea creatures, and so much more! You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram . We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.com Also, be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us! Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at coaster101.com/merch Thanks to JM Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmentgrp.com

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  Episode #195

  Talking Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift with Universal Creative Vice President Jon Corfino

  Jul 27, 202653 min

  The skyline at Universal Studios Hollywood has changed forever with the addition of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, opening at the southern California park sometime in the near future. You might even say that it's the newest addition to the Universal Roller Coaster family. Andrew is joined this week, not only by California-resident Eric and Fast & Furious super-fan Shane, but also Vice President of Universal Creative, Jon Corfino, where we learn about everything that went into the new coaster. Whether it's the difficulty of building a roller coaster over an escalator and on the side of a hill, the Easter Eggs that are definitely there to be found on the ride, on-board audio, or the differences and similarities between Hollywood Drift's Orlando counterpart that's currently under construction, no stone is left unturned! You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram . We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.com Also, be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us! Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at coaster101.com/merch Thanks to JM Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmentgrp.com

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  Episode #194

  Coaster101 Goes To Alton Towers

  Jul 21, 202645 minS1

  Growing up, like many American Coaster Enthusiasts (Coaster enthusiasts from America, rather than ACE members, but they're great too!), we played Roller Coaster Tycoon, where we were introduced to a simulation of a park called Alton Towers, and now several members of the Coaster101 have grown up and visited it in person. John and Eric, fresh from a trip across the Atlantic, talk about their trip to Alton Towers, and tell Andrew everything there is to know - from the coaster collection to the dark rides, to the first-ever Coaster101 brick in a theme park (a number that has increased over the years!) Join us for a discussion on what happens when two Americans visit a European theme park and are blown away by their experience! You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram . We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.com Also, be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us! Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at coaster101.com/merch Thanks to JM Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmentgrp.com

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