Mike and EB are at two very different parks this week. EB is at Universal Studios Hollywood and Mike is at Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Howl-O-Scream. But if they are at the parks, who is hosting the show? Take a listen to find out.

On this week's show, Mike and EB take a look at the winners of the 2025 Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards. They'll review each category and discuss whether the awards got it right or wrong. The guys will also review and debate their Top 50 lists for both steel and wooden roller coasters.

In this episode of Coaster Radio, Mike and EB both mourn and laud the end of the Vekoma Flying Dutchman era....the final one left standing just closed at Six Flags America. They also have news about Universal's new theme park in the UK, and a rumored B&M dive coaster coming to Texas. They also explore the potential re-theme of Verbolten at Busch Gardens and the extended licensing agreement for Peanuts characters in Six Flags parks. Then, it's time for Round 4 of our interactive game show - THE ULTIMATE!

This week, Mike and EB have theme park news and rumors from around the world. They discuss a close call at an east coast park, the return of Phantom Theater at Kings Island, and the upcomingf closure of "Dinosaur" at Disney's Animal Kingdom. They also have details about two new roller coasters and introduce a fun segment called "Trip Report Roulette," where listeners call in rapid-fire from parks across the country. We also have news about our next meetup!

On this week's show, Sean from Magictecture shares his journey from building backyard roller coasters to creating 'Coaster in a Box', a revolutionary product that allows anyone to build their own roller coaster at home. The discussion covers the evolution of backyard coasters, the innovative engineering behind Coaster in a Box, safety considerations, and the endless possibilities for customization and storytelling in roller coaster design. Sean emphasizes the importance of making roller coasters accessible and safe while inspiring creativity in the backyard entertainment space. Mike and EB also have news aboutrecent developments in Disney and Universal parks, including upcoming attractions and a live trip report from Tokyo DisneySea, highlighting the beauty and uniqueness of the park.

Mike and EB discuss the transition from summer to haunt season, touching on the controversial decision by Six Flags to charge for haunted attractions. They reflect on the closure of Kings Island's Boo Blasters, the demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket, and the introduction of new legislation for ride status notifications. The episode also features a trip report from Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas and an in-depth look at Trimper's Haunted House, highlighting the nostalgia and charm of classic dark rides.

Mike podcasts from the world-famous boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland and takes a ride on Trimper's Haunted House...a classic 1964 dark ride created by the iconic Bill Tracy.

This week, Mike and EB talk about leadership changes at Six Flags, digging into what it means for fans and where the company might be headed next.

Plus, they share some honest trip reports from Six Flags America, break down the new MVP pass pricing and get excited about the upcoming Universal Horror attraction in Las Vegas.

With the help of listeners, the guys take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing stories and memories of classic rides that are no longer around.