Beyond the First Drop

Matt Willis
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Ever wanted to learn about roller coasters? You've come to the right place. Hosted by Matt Willis, this series will take you through the ins and outs of the amusement park industry, taking a dive in each episode about the various things about rides.

Episodes

  1. Apr 22

    Episode 5: The Coaster Wars featuring Michael Petit

    In this week's episode, Michael Petit joins again to discuss the history of the Coaster Wars and what it meant for the roller coaster industry.

    23 min

  2. Apr 15

    Episode 4: Interview with Michael Petit

    In today's episode of Beyond the First Drop, we interview a member of ACE, the American Coasters Enthusiasts, to talk about what the organization is and what they do within the roller coaster industry

    16 min

  3. Apr 8

    Episode 3: Zips, Dips, Twists and Stops

    In today's episode of Beyond the First Drop, we discuss the many different elements that make up a roller coaster. Brake systems, Launch systems, inversions and more!

    19 min

  4. Apr 6

    Episode 2: Many Manufacturers

    In this episode, we are discussing the bios of some of the best roller coaster manufacturers in the history of the industry. Tune in to this fun history lesson!

    15 min

  5. Mar 17

    Episode 1: Airtime and G-Forces

    Beyond the First Drop

    12 min
  • 5 Episodes

About

Ever wanted to learn about roller coasters? You've come to the right place. Hosted by Matt Willis, this series will take you through the ins and outs of the amusement park industry, taking a dive in each episode about the various things about rides.

Information

  • Creator
    Matt Willis
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Matt Willis