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The UK’s Original Theme Park Podcast Reviews. News. Tips. Opinions. Rollercoasters - Parks - Rides Parkcast is a UK based theme park podcast bringing you all the latest news from theme parks across the globe, interviews with influential people in the theme park industry along with money saving tips, tricks and suggestions to enhance your day out. Join us, it'll be quite a ride!

  1. Parkmaster 2025 - The Big Theme Park Quiz

    DEC 19

    Parkmaster 2025 - The Big Theme Park Quiz

    And just like that we’ve landed at our final episode of 2025! What a year it’s been, and we are celebrating in the only way we know how, a comedy quiz! Join us for Parkmaster where our two teams, each comprised of one theme park nerd and one novice, compete in a series of rounds to be crowned Parkmaster champions 2025. You can play along at home too!

    1h 20m
  2. Creatively innovating at Europa Park

    DEC 12

    Creatively innovating at Europa Park

    A special edition of Parkcast this week which we were honoured to be asked to record on location at Europa Park! There’s a reason this park is consistently voted the world’s best - with a stellar line up of rides and shows, unbelievable operations and fantastic theming. I’m joined by Marcus Earnst - a Creative Project Manager for Mack One who tells me about the tech innovations at the resort, what we might be seeing in the future and how it’s going to benefit us as guests.

    51 min
  3. From Thoosie to Ride Op (and Starlight Express?!)

    DEC 5

    From Thoosie to Ride Op (and Starlight Express?!)

    At some point in most enthusiast’s lives we’ve thought it would be fun to be a ride op for the day. In 2020, Brad Corben did exactly that when Covid 19 shut down his work in theatres and on stage. In this episode he tells us what it’s really like, shares some great enthusiast experiences and tells us why in his current role as Skate Coach for Starlight Express, his first question is always “do you like rollercoasters…..” You can find Brad on TikTok as @bradcorben, and his coaster page on Instagram is @coasterb_coasterbrad

    1h 10m
  4. The IAAPA Expo 2025 Wrap Up

    NOV 28

    The IAAPA Expo 2025 Wrap Up

    The IAAPA expo in Orlando is over for another year, and there’s a LOT to take in. In this episode we’re joined by expo veteran Mark Rosenzweig to take us through everything you need to know from this year’s show….

    50 min
  5. Saved at any cost?

    NOV 21

    Saved at any cost?

    Enjoying historical attractions is a huge part of being a theme park enthusiast. But does there come a point where we should lose rides we love that are getting too costly to run for the greater good? Or are they too important to go? What about when enthusiasts start taking things into their own hands (and too far?!). Andy Hine, Chairman of the Rollercoaster Club of Great Britain joins us to discuss….

    48 min
  6. Epic USA theme park road trips: Pt 3

    NOV 14

    Epic USA theme park road trips: Pt 3

    Mark Rosenzweig from 3DX Scenic joins us for our final instalment of totally doable theme park road trips  in the USA. This time we are off the West Coast with itinerary ideas and parks not to miss along the way.

    51 min
  7. Video killed the Theme Park?

    NOV 7

    Video killed the Theme Park?

    Merlin CEO Fiona Eastwood said in a recent interviews that screens are their biggest competition. We’re not so sure…. In this episode we talk about what we think are the biggest issues when it comes to consumers chosing to visit a Merlin park or not.

    50 min
  8. A chat with Craig Seedhouse: Resort Director Gullivers Rother Valley

    OCT 31

    A chat with Craig Seedhouse: Resort Director Gullivers Rother Valley

    Craig Seedhouse has spent a lifetime in themed attractions. From running the F&B at Alton Towers - including launching the Rollercoaster Restaurant, to launching The Bear Grylls Adventure and now finding himself at Gullivers Rother Valley - he’s seen a LOT. He talks candidly with us about all of it in this weeks episode - and drops a huge hint as to what we could see soon at Gullivers…

    1h 7m
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The UK’s Original Theme Park Podcast Reviews. News. Tips. Opinions. Rollercoasters - Parks - Rides Parkcast is a UK based theme park podcast bringing you all the latest news from theme parks across the globe, interviews with influential people in the theme park industry along with money saving tips, tricks and suggestions to enhance your day out. Join us, it'll be quite a ride!

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