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The official podcast of the American Coaster Enthusiasts!

  1. ٢١ أغسطس

    Legacy of Schwarzkopf - The Final Cut!

    In this special episode, join the team behind ACE’s latest documentary, The Legacy of Schwarzkopf, ahead of its official debut on YouTube. Go behind the scenes as Kris Rowberry, Nicholas Laschkewitsch, Scott Schaffer and Bob Randolph share exclusive insights into the making of the film, the stories that shaped it and what viewers can expect from this exciting exploration into the world of these classic roller coasters. Don't miss this insider look before the documentary premieres! youtube.com/ridewithace Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Did you know anyone can join ACE? Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.   Podcast Episode Team Host: Jessica Gardner Producers: Derek Perry and Doug Perry Editor and Correspondent: Bob Randolph Correspondent: Gerik Gooch Production Manager: Corey Wooten

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  2. ٢٤ يوليو

    Coaster Con 47 Recap - Thrills Across The Midwest!

    Coaster Con 47 Recap - Thrills Across the Midwest! Coaster Con 47 rolled through the Midwest in June 2025, and it was a ride to remember! This six-day adventure took the American Coaster Enthusiasts to Six Flags Great America in Illinois, the charming Little Amerricka in Wisconsin and the iconic Indiana Beach. Whether you missed out and want the inside scoop, or you were there and want to relive the magic, we’re breaking down all the highlights - from ERT and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours to unforgettable coaster moments and ACE camaraderie. Grab your lanyard, strap in, and join host Jessica Gardner along with Johnny McWilliams, Corey Brown and Tori Sereika for a full recap of the fun that made Coaster Con 47 unforgettable.  1:35 - Get to know Johnny McWIlliams 4:14 Say hello to Corey Brown 10:00 Meet Tori Sereika 14:10 Day 1 - Registration and Six Flags Great America   27:14 Interview with Rachel Kendziora - Regional Public Relations Manager of Midwest Six Flags parks   51:30 Day 2 - BTS Experiences, IAAPA/S&S Presentation, Landmark plaque ceremony for American Eagle, Ninth Annual Rubber Ducky Regatta    1:09:47 Day 3 - ACE Video Contest, ACE Annual Business Meeting, Tori’s Auction win   1:18:50 Day 4 - Little Amerricka   1:34:27 Banquet at Great Wolf Lodge   1:36:20 Day 5 - Indiana Beach, Midway Olympics   1:46:00 Day 6 - All American Triple Loop open!   1:50:50 Post Con at Holiday World   Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Did you know anyone can join ACE? Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.   Podcast Episode Team Host: Jessica Gardner Producers: Derek Perry and Doug Perry Editor: Bob Randolph Correspondent: Gerik Gooch Production Manager: Corey Wooten

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  3. Universal's Epic Universe: Part 2

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    Universal's Epic Universe: Part 2

    We continue our deep dive into EPIC UNIVERSE, Universal's newest park that opened in Orlando, Florida on May 22, 2025. Host Jessica Gardner, along with correspondents Doug Perry, Gerik Gooch, returning guest Brichette Reid, and first-time guest Gregory Golub break down the must-see park's worlds, mind-blowing innovations, and everything you need to know. Whether you're trip-planning or just Celestian-curious, this two part episode is your front-row seat to the future of immersive entertainment. Worlds Featured in Part 2 - Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk   1:00 - Dark Universe 23:24 - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic 1:06:40 - How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk 1:23:00 - Is Epic Universe good for kids?  1:30:00 - Overall thoughts and Advice      Podcast Episode Team Host: Jessica Gardner Producers: Derek Perry and Doug Perry Editors: Bob Randolph and Derek Perry Correspondent: Gerik Gooch Production Manager: Corey Wooten

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  4. Universal's Epic Universe: Part 1

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    Universal's Epic Universe: Part 1

    Time to take a deep dive into EPIC UNIVERSE, Universal's newest park that opened in Orlando, Florida on May 22, 2025. Host Jessica Gardner, along with correspondents Doug Perry, Gerik Gooch, returning guest Brichette Reid, and first time guest Gregory Golub break down the must-see park's worlds, mind-blowing innovations, and everything you need to know.  Whether you're trip-planning or just Celestian-curious, this two part episode is your front-row seat to the future of immersive entertainment. Worlds Featured in Part 1 - Celestial Park and Super Nintendo World.    2:30 - Meet Gregory Golub 6:30 - How to get to Epic Universe/parking/entering the park 19:00 - Celestial Park 24:36 - Stardust Racers 65:11 - Super Nintendo World 75:00 - Mine Cart Madness   Podcast Episode Team Host: Jessica Gardner Producers: Derek Perry and Doug Perry Editors: Bob Randolph and Derek Perry Correspondent: Gerik Gooch Production Manager: Corey Wooten

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  5. ٣٠ مايو

    ACE Spring Conference 2025 Recap

    ACE Spring Con 2025 took place this year in Virginia! ACEers visited Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Kings Dominion. Host Jessica Gardner, Correspondent Gerik Gooch and ACE Assistant Regional Rep from North Central, HaeKyung Thompson were there and now they break the three fun-filled days down for us.   1:30 Meet HaeKyung Thompson!   7:45 Discussion of HaeKyung’s visit to the soon to be closed Six Flags America   12:39 Day One at Busch Gardens Williamsburg   20:30 The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge   25:12 Interview with Conner Carr, Corporate Director of Rides and Engineering for United Parks & Resorts   36:47 Day Two at Busch Gardens Williamsburg  and Kings Dominion   57:00 Day Three at Kings Dominion   62:54 Interview with Bridgette Bywater, VP and General Manager of Kings Dominion    75:38 Meetups and favorite moments from the weekend    Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Did you know anyone can join ACE? Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.   Podcast Episode Team Host: Jessica Gardner Producers: Derek Perry and Doug Perry Editor: Bob Randolph Correspondent: Gerik Gooch Production Manager: Corey Wooten

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  6. ٢٣ أبريل

    Marathoning Coasters

    This episode is all about ACE members marathoning roller coasters! Kalin Profitt talks about getting 10,000 rides on Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Mike Cameron shares the journey to 25,000 rides on Renegade at Valleyfair!   1:57 - Meet Kalin Profitt 34:23 - Meet Renegade Mike www.youtube.com/watch?v=11yXGiRkpiY‌ www.valleyfair.com/blog/2024/june/renegade-mike-hits-25k-rides   Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Did you know anyone can join ACE? Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.   Podcast Episode Team Host: Jessica Gardner Producers: Derek Perry and Doug Perry Editors: Bob Randolph Correspondents: Gerik Gooch and John Davidson Production Manager: Corey Wooten

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    A Lifetime of Themed Entertainment with Rick Rothschild

    At the 2025 Themed Entertainment Awards Gala, the THEA’s, the Buzz Price Life Achievement Award Recognizing a Lifetime of Distinguished Achievements was awarded to Rick Rothschild. Our host Jessica Gardner was granted an impromptu sit-down with this legend who helped create memorable theme park attractions like Soarin’, The American Adventure, The Adventurers Club, Captain EO, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, and ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. Hear about Rothschild’s storied career as a Walt Disney Imagineer and beyond.   2:30 - Meet Rick Rothschild and learn how he got his first job at Disney.   20:25 - Captain EO   26:57 - ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter   37:17 - Soarin’ and the FLY theatres   46:01 - Advice for working in the Themed Entertainment Industry Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Did you know anyone can join ACE? Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.   Podcast Episode Team Host: Jessica Gardner Producers: Derek Perry and Doug Perry Editors: Bob Randolph Correspondent: Gerik Gooch Production Manager: Corey Wooten

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  8. Celebrating Black History Month: Getting to Know Our Blusiasts

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    Celebrating Black History Month: Getting to Know Our Blusiasts

    In this celebration of Black History Month, Gerik Gooch moderates a roundtable with four fellow ACE members who are Blusiasts: Black enthusiasts. Airtime Myke, Duwena Tillman, James Mason and Alan Franklin share their stories, reveal their favorite parks, events & coasters and discuss the joy of finding community. They also discuss the history of Black Americans and the importance of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.   In this Episode:   [1:02] Introductions   [7:13] Myke’s coaster journey: marathoning Drachen Fire at Busch Gardens Williamsburg   [17:06] James’s coaster journey: Magnum XL-200 at Cedar Point; Boblo Island; parents who rode and still ride   [25:08] Duwena’s coaster journey: American Eagle at Six Flags Great America; Walt Disney World; theme park enthusiasts; immersive worlds; Universal Studios Japan   [34:08] Alan’s coaster journey: mom’s bribe to ride Viper at Six Flags Magic Mountain; more parents who still ride   [42:54] Alan’s service with the Air National Guard; fighting California wildfires   [46:05] Duwena becomes an enthusiast; plus-size riders and “the walk of safety"; tears of joy for Iron Rattler; victory on TRON Lightcycle / Run   [53:04] HoliWood Nights; custom wristbands & music festival culture; Roller Coaster Rodeo;  last rides on Kingda Ka   [59:39] ACE events: Lost Island; Stricker’s Grove; ACE Spring Conference; Schwarzkopf documentary; paper maps and atlases; media days, connections and more   [1:18:36] Desire for diversity; Myke assembles the Blusiasts   [1:28:41] "Roller coasters as art"; finding Black coaster family; examining our history; shoutout and welcome to our non-Black supporters; Blusiasts are a "great time!"   [1:40:34] Top coasters: Steel Vengeance, Fury 325, VelociCoaster, The Voyage, Intimidator 305, Flying Dinosaur, ArieForce One, Iron Gwazi, El Toro, X2, Stardust Racers, Zadra, Voltron Nevera and The Ride to Happiness   [1:58:09] Outro: where to find us on social media   Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Did you know anyone can join ACE? Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.   Podcast Episode Team Host: Jessica Gardner Producers: Derek Perry and Doug Perry Editors: Bob Randolph and Gerik Gooch Correspondent and Show Notes: Gerik Gooch Production Manager: Corey Wooten

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The official podcast of the American Coaster Enthusiasts!

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