Coaster Dads

Coaster Dads
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We love to talk about coasters and parks but also about life in general and everything that makes it a fun ride. We'll feature a wide range of guests, from industry experts to those that have no idea what a cobra roll is. Join us for the only coaster podcast from dads for dads....or something like that.

Episodes

  1. 11/01/2020

    A Presidential Coaster War

    Six flags loses how many people!?! We lament our missing invites to some coaster events. and finally we address the elephant and donkey in the room when we line up Trump and Biden in an all out coaster war.

    22 min

  2. 10/19/2020

    Larson Loopers on being a coaster family

    On this episode we sit down with vlog and social media coaster enthusiasts James and Blake Larson as they talk about their adventures of being a family that bond over Amusement park adventures.

    1h 2m

  3. 10/01/2020

    What IP we would create parks around and a look ahead to 2021

    On this episode, raptors attack at Universal, Chris completes a massive orlando trip and we chat through some themes we'd love to see in parks.

    29 min

  4. 09/04/2020

    Playoffs, Beaches and Big Ones

    We check in on the NBA playoffs, Eric takes a trip to Indiana Beach and we chat through some of the worst coaster names.

    29 min

  5. 08/24/2020

    "Made to Thrill"

    On this episode we get a quick trip report from Chris in his adventures to Dollywood, we talk about the worst things we've purchased in a park and sit down with Josh the creator of Made to Thrill a lifestyle brand for people that love theme parks.

    54 min

  6. 08/07/2020

    Mike Graham, Coaster Dad Chat Pt. 2

    Part 2 of our chat with Mike Graham of Gravity Group includes a deeper dive into the safety behind their rides and why it's so special to have your family experience the rides you're crafting. We also get a quick trip report from Eric on a great Cedar Point trip and how cancel culture could and should impact parks!

    1h 11m

  7. 07/29/2020

    Mike Graham, Coaster Dad Chat Pt. 1

    We chat with Founder, Owner and Principle Mike Graham of Gravity Group an industry leader in wood coaster design. Mike share's some of his favorite projects, thoughts on the challenges facing the industry and what it's like to be a Coaster Dad that happens to help design the coasters.

    52 min

  8. 07/07/2020

    The Orion Sequence

    On this episode we give our initial review of Orion and look at Covid-19 life in parks.

    39 min

  9. 05/16/2020

    "Our most overrated coasters and glimmers of hope for parks reopening"

    On this special episode celebrating mothers day, we take a look at the reopening of the first major theme park, rank our most overrated coasters and spend time with one of our moms to recollect what she remembers about raising a coaster dad.

    43 min

  10. 05/02/2020

    "The Great Furlough and our most underrated coasters"

    On this episode we dive into our obsession with the word furlough, what parks may look like upon reopening, our most underrated coaster lists and hear from our GP guest musician Tyler Strittmatter. Get ready for a whole lot of boulder dash on episode 3.

    43 min

  11. 04/15/2020

    "Covid-19 Shuts Everything Down"

    In this episode we talk about the ongoing epidemic and its affect on the park industry, host our first GP guest and look forward to a day when we can get back into the parks again.

    27 min

  12. 03/28/2020

    "Welcome to Coaster Dads"

    On the premiere episode of Coaster Dads, Chris and Eric lay out the what to expect with the new series. Eric shares his Islands Trip report that includes a wife puking out of a car and we also discuss the latests news for the parks.  ***Note this was recorded before the COVID-19 Outbreak in the US so some information around opening dates may no longer be factual.***

    39 min
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About

We love to talk about coasters and parks but also about life in general and everything that makes it a fun ride. We'll feature a wide range of guests, from industry experts to those that have no idea what a cobra roll is. Join us for the only coaster podcast from dads for dads....or something like that.

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    Coaster Dads
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  • Episodes
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  • Rating
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