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Ep.31 - RIP Blue Streak and Interview with Don Helbig of Kings Island

This month, we sit down with Kings Island's Don Helbig, who talks about major updates to the park during the off-season, and what fans can expect from a re-profiled Beast. 
Plus, we'll have a fireside chat with Bill Linkenheimer, former ACE President and current Regional Rep. for ACE Western Pennsylvania to discuss the background and history of Conneaut Lake Park's Blue Streak.

Ep. 30 - (Minicast) Fireside Chat with ACE President, Robert Ulrich

In this month's minicast, we sit down for a "fireside chat" with ACE's President, Robert Ulrich. Learn about what's coming up for ACE as well as how you can help get more involved!

Ep. 29 - (Minicast) Interview with Endless Surf’s Anthony Marinakis

On this month's minicast, Podcast Team Member John Davidson (of ACE Great Lakes Region) sits down with Anthony Marinakis, Creative Director and Lead Venue Designer at Endless Surf. Now you might think of WhiteWater (their parent company) as just a water slide manufacturer - but you'd be wrong!

Ep. 28 - Roller Coasters are Good for your Health

This month, we sit down with Dr. David Lewis, a Psychologist from Great Britain, who gives us the health benefits of riding coasters, including superhuman strength?!? We'll also chat about the new Connected By Coasters initiative being launched by ACE, as well as the sad demise of Blue Streak at Conneaut Lake Park. 

Ep. 27 - Holiday Events and Interview with Anthony Schwartz

This month, ACE Southern California Regional Rep. Derek Perry joins us to talk about holiday events at parks. Plus, we sit down with Cleveland Browns Wide Receiver, Anthony Schwartz who shares how he got into coasters and if he's ever able to get to parks during the football season.

Ep. 26 - IAAPA Expo and an Interview with WGN‘s Marcus Leshock

It's finally IAAPA Week! Tens of thousands of industry professionals have descended on Orlando for the biggest trade show in the amusement industry. Kris and Elizabeth discuss the show and some of the cool things announced there. 
Plus, we speak with Marcus Leshock, anchor, reporter and roller coaster bureau chief for WGN TV in Chicago! We learn what ride was his favorite, what made him become an ACE member and which coaster he would bring back if he could!

Ep. 25 - Spooky Season and an Interview with Jeffrey Siebert of Six Flags Fiesta Texas!

On this month's episode, we sit down with Park President of Six Flags Fiesta Texas (and long-time ACE friend) Jeffrey Siebert to talk about his new B&M dive coaster coming in 2022, as well as why the guest experience is so important to him.
 
We'll also talk about the return of spooky season and look ahead to the big IAAPA Expo in just a few weeks. 
 
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Ep. 24 - New Ride Announcements and Golden Ticket Award Results!

On this month's episode, we have ACE Communications Director, Elizabeth Ringas sit in to discuss all of the newly announced attractions coming in 2021. We'll also sit down with Amusement Today's Tim Baldwin to discuss the recent Golden Ticket Awards, how the newspaper got started and how you can be a part of the voting pool for next year's awards!
 
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Ep. 23 - (Minicast) Looking Back at Coaster Con 43

For this month's minicast, let's listen in as ACE Member and Podcast Producer, Bryant Yeager takes us back to June and the epic event that was Coaster Con 43. Enjoy!

Ep. 22 - Coaster Con Recap and Guy Nelson of Dynamic Attraction Group

Coaster Con has officially come and gone, so Clint and Kris take a few minutes to look back at the event, plus look forward to many others coming up real soon in the event rundown!
Plus, we'll sit down with Guy Nelson, CEO of Dynamic Attraction Group, who gives us a preview of some upcoming projects including some that are truly out of this world!
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