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tspp #139 - Live in Busch Gardens Williamsburg w/ Larry Giles

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This week the Season Pass is live in Busch Gardens Williamsburg VA.  We talk with the Vice President of Engineering and Maintenance, Larry Giles, about the park's unique history, attractions, beauty, achievements, and one of Busch Gardens "Signature Attractions"- The Curse of DarKastle!  We get deep behind the creative process of this immersive 4-D motion based ride with Season Pass Co-Host and Creative Director of Super 78, Brent Young.  If you're a fan of Busch Gardens or want to hear why you should visit this breath-taking super park, then you need to take a listen!  There's also a special "Cursed Treat" at the end of the podcast.  Enjoy!

 

Links:

 

www.buschgardens.com/bgw

 

www.super78.com

www.seasonpasspodcast.com


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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_139.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:57pm PDT

tspp #138- In-Park Podcasting: Look Back Pt. 3! 08/18/10

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This week the Season Pass Discussion Room is closed and instead we take a look back at some of the best moments in In-Park Podcasting from the Season Pass!  This episode includes discussions with many Theme Park Veterans: Rolly Crump (WDI), Chris Crump (WDI), Bob Gurr (WDI), Will Koch (Holiday World), Dave Cobb (Thinkwell), Jeff Tucker (Knott's), Neil Thurman (Six Flags), Tony Baxter (WDI), Chris Merritt (Knott's Preserved/Art Director), Captain Lee Munro (Six Flags), Josh Shipley (WDI), Mike Frueh (SimEx Iwerks) & many more!!  Enjoy some In-Park Archives! ;) 

 

Links:

Episode # 82 - At Holiday World

Episode # 92 - At Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Episode # 105 - At IAAPA 2009

Episode # 119 - At Six Flags Magic Mountain

Episode # 120 - At Knott's Berry Farm

Episode # 124 - At Knott's Preserved Event pt. 1

Episode # 125 - At Knott's Preserved Event pt. 2

 

Episode # 127 - At Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Again ;)

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www.themeparkreview.com

www.themeparkadventure.com

www.rideworld.com

www.thrillride.com

www.inparkmagazine.com

www.knottspreserved.com

 

Season Pass will be Podcasting in Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA on August 21st and Kings Dominion Doswell,VA on August 22nd.

 

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Direct download: The_Season_Pass_138.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:10pm PDT

tspp #137-Theme Rock Show w/ Rudy Sarzo & Paul Dexter 08/11/10

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This week the Season Pass Discussion Room is devoted to the early years of Themed Entertainment on the Big Rock 'n' Roll Stage.  Paul Dexter (Owner of Masterworks Lighting) and Rudy Sarzo (Bassist for Blue Oyster Cult, DIO, Ozzy Osbourne, White Snake, Quiet Riot) join Brent Young (Creative Director of Super 78) and Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of Season Pass Podcast) to discuss the significance of themed entertainment in rock venues and the efforts in writing, designing, directing & producing these complicated traveling "Experiences."  We go 'Off-The-Rails' from the normal theme park talk for this episode, however the amusement industry is not forgotten and well represented during this intriguing and fascinating conversation.  Please Enjoy and Rock Out Friends!! 

 

Links:

http://www.ronniejamesdio.com - To Donate to the “Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund”

http://rudysarzo.com/

http://www.masterworkslighting.com/

http://www.roadcases.tv/

"Off The Rails" by Rudy Sarzo

"Concert Lighting, 3rd Edition: Techniques, Art and Business" by Paul Dexter & James Moody

www.seasonpasspodcast.com

 

Season Pass will be Podcasting in Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA on August 21st and Kings Dominion Doswell,VA on August 22nd.

 

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© 2010 Season Pass Podcast 

Direct download: The_Season_Pass_137.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:22pm PDT

tspp # 136- Industry Talk w/ Blooloop.com's Charles Read 08/02/10

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Owner & Editor of Blooloop.com, Charles Read, joins Doug Barnes (SeasonPassPodcast.com) & Brent Young (Super78) in the Season Pass Discussion Room to talk the origin and purpose behind his website.  Charles gives insight on the people who strive to make Blooloop an essential resource for the industry including the informative Bloggers of Blooloop.  The guys also get into a discussion on Merlin Entertainments, Harry Potter, King Kong, Animal Kingdom, Ferrari World (& it's record breaking roller coaster) and the future of Abu Dhabi & Dubailand.  There's plenty of sand ahead, make sure to wear your goggles and enjoy the ride!

 

www.blooloop.com

www.seasonpasspodcast.com


Season Pass will be Podcasting in Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA on August 21st and Kings Dominion Doswell,VA on August 22nd.


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nick@seasonpasspodcast.com

shannonrocks@seasonpasspodcast.com


 Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. – 1-916-248-5524

 

Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.

 

The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.  Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative, Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks.

 

© 2010 Season Pass Podcast 


Direct download: The_Season_Pass_136.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:00pm PDT