Episodes
The parks are asking their guests about the kinds of new roller coasters they'd like to see in the future. We have details about four new concepts that could change the theme park landscape.
Published 05/03/24
This week, we come to you from inside Cedar Point as the park unveils Top Thrill 2! We'll have a ton of interviews and one of the first reviews of the record-breaking roller coaster.
Published 04/26/24
This week, a headlining coaster is down for the count and one Disneyland gets news while another Disney park gets a new name. Plus, Mike is back from Las Vegas and has noticed a big change over his 20 visits.
Published 04/19/24
Every year, we do a show where we answer questions from the listeners. Sometimes people send in more than one question....usually two or three. But one listener keeps a Google Doc open all year and jots down questions as he thinks of them. Then, he sends us the huge list of questions for this episode. This week, we will dedicate an ENTIRE SHOW to the list of questions from Kevin in Ohio. (He asks great questions that lead to fun discussion!)
Published 04/12/24
Our listeners have A LOT of questions for us... so we're taking time to answer them all!
Published 04/05/24
This week, Mike and EB tackle a ton of topics... including the announcement of a new park, testing of 2024 attractions, teases for 2025 attractions and much more! Plus, EB has news about a pemanent monument to the podcast that is being installed at a park!
Published 03/29/24
The Coaster Radio podcast audience got together to watch Mike and EB record this week's episode. They listened as the guys debated 50 different amusement industry topics. Then, the audience got to cast their vote to decide whether the topic was HOT or NOT.  
Published 03/22/24
EB just returned from his trip to Atlanta to visit Six Flags Over Georgia where he rode his 300th coaster. He also stopped by to Fun Spot America Atlanta to take a ride on one of RMC's latest original creations "Arie Force One!"
Published 03/15/24
Some Cedar Fair parks have a new way for you to get to the front of really long attraction lines. We'll have the details. Plus, a live trip report from Catapult Falls at Sea World San Antonio and our listeners debate what they think is the best water ride in the world!
Published 03/08/24
This week, big name changes coming to several roller coasters in the Cedar Fair chain...and EB has a name they might not have considered. Plus, Josh Combs from Daniels Wood Land stops by to talk about their work theming attractions for the amusement industry. We also learn more about the creation of their unique attraction "Treasure Hunt: The Ride!"
Published 03/01/24
This week, hidden details about a long-awaited project and a glamouous way to experience a 50-year-old attraction! Plus, we unveil the newest way you can interact with the podcast.
Published 02/23/24
There is a lot of news to cover this week...we'll get to it all...PLUS the return of one of our favoirite Game Shows... THEME PARK SMARTS!
Published 02/16/24
This week, we are joined by prolific theme park writer Seth Kubersky. He is the author of "The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland" and many other park guides that you probably already have in your library. We'll talk about the future of Disneyland, Universal Orlando and more. We'll also have the latest news from around the industry!
Published 02/09/24
Theme Park expert Arthur Levine joins Mike and EB as they take a look at over 20 new innovative attractions coming to parks in 2024!
Published 02/02/24
This week, Six Flags quietly dropped some news about how new tech could be a big part of your theme park day. We'll tell you all about it. Plus... news about the merger with Cedar Fair, details about Disneyland Forward and a brand new invention for the parks! We also give you a behind-the-scenes look at the results of our listener survey.
Published 01/25/24
It’s one of our favorite episodes of the year! CoasterDamus is here! We’ll start by going back in time and take a look at last year’s predictions. Which ones came true? After that, we’ll see what crazy things you guys think will happen in 2024. As always, many of our listeners show off their creative side with some amazing rhyming predictions....in the style of Nostradamus!
Published 01/19/24
It's a new year and a new season of CoasterRadio.com! We kick off Season 19 with news about changes at Walt Disney World and Alton Towers. Plus, a 138-year-old park is shutting its doors. We also have interesting ridership data from a major park and rumors about new attractions being built by Universal.
Published 01/12/24
It's the last episode of Season 18 AND 2023! We end the year by talking about a huge new rumor for 2025 and answer your end-of-the-year questions!
Published 12/29/23
This week, Mike and EB take a look at the theme park attractions that debuted in 2023 and name a winner of the CoasterRadio.com Best New Attraction of the Year Award.
Published 12/22/23
This week, it's a dual episode of CoasterRadio.com and Theme Park News! Mike and EB preview the end of the year and the upcoming 19th season of the show. They also announce the Best New Attraction of the Year award! Tell us what ride is your favorite at http://vote.coasterradio.com
Published 12/08/23
EB and Mike have spent weeks searching the internet to create the PERFECT list of holiday presents for that special park enthusiast in your life.  Or, let's face it, maybe you just want to buy this cool stuff for yourself. As you listen to the show, check out the links to every gift at giftguide.coasterradio.com.
Published 12/01/23
There's lots to give thanks for this week... including giving thanks for disliked rides and attractions that have been removed from the parks!
Published 11/24/23
The guys take a look at the biggest announcements from the 2023 IAAPA Expo... the annual gathering of the amusement industry's biggest players.
Published 11/17/23
A lot of things can happen now that Six Flags and Cedar Fair have announced they are merging. But what would happen if the same people who name rides at Six Flags got a hold of the attractions at Cedar Fair parks? Our listeners have some ideas.
Published 11/10/23