The Coastin' East Amusement Park Podcast

Dear PodOmatic subscribers: Thank you for subscribing to coastin east. The time has come where we have outgrown PodOmatic. we will be switching to our new feed, www.coastineastpodcast.com/Podcast effective immediately. You will have to subscribe there. This feed will be terminated and no longer actuve. It takes just 10 seconds to subscribe. Visit the site, hit subscribe and you're done. We're now on iTunes again. You can find us by searching "Coastin' East" in the iTunes store. Thank you. _________________________________________________ ____ This week, Coastin' East hits over an hour for the first time in its existence! In our first segment, Brian Mitchell of the Coaster Crew (www.coastercrew.com) talks to us about his trip to both Kings Dominion's first enthusiast event, Hurlfest and Busch Garden's Europe's new tour, Behind the Screams. Then, Leanne from Virginia calls in to talk about Busch Gardens Europe as well. After the commercial, Coastin' East plays a song, "All I Need", that is written, sung, and produced by TL Brown. TL is a friend of ours that is a co-host on one of our affiliate podcasts, In the Loop, and is an up and coming artist. Check him out at www.myspace.com/tlbrownmusic2 or facebook.com/tlbrownmusic2. In the second segment, Matt and Ryan have a trip report from their trip to Hersheypark in the historic chocolate town, Hershey, Pennsylvania. Coast, Matt and Ryan then debate on which CE home park is better overall: Hersheypark or Six Flags Great Adventure? If you listen on PodOMatic, you need to switch over to the new feed at www.coastineastpodcast.com/Podcast. The PodOmatic feed will be terminated and no longer updated. You can find u son iTUnes by searching "Coastin' East" on the iTunes store. Been on a ride that’s new for 2009? Want to give a review? Email Coast at Coast@Coastineastpodcast.com to setup an interview or a typed up ride review! Been to a park this season? Are you on the midways of a park and hyped up about a ride you just experienced? Want your voice and review heard on the air? Call our voicemail hotline at 1-206-350-8227. You can contact us at Coast: Coast@coastineastpodcast.com Matt: Matt@coastineastpodcast.com Ryan: Ryan@CoastinEastPodcast.com and Staff@CoastinEastPodcast.com. If you are a park, organization, or another website, please kindly contact coastineastpodcast@hotmail.com Thanks for listening!

This week, we have an excellent show for you! What a way to hit 40 episodes! First, the new CE Northeast Correspondent, Jason, brings us coverage of the Bizarro Media Day at Six Flags Great Adventure! After the episode, be sure to see his pictures from the event at http://www.CoastinEastPodcast.com/Gallery! After the break, Pat McCabe (A Walk in the Park & In the Loop) joins Coast in the round table to discuss Manta at Sea World Orlando! Be sure to subscride at the new feed if you haven't already at http://www.CoastinEastPodcast.com/Podcast or iTunes by searching "Coastin' East"! Been on a ride that's new for 2009? Want to give a review? Email Coast at Coast@Coastineastpodcast.com to setup an interview or a typed up ride review! Thanks for listening!

Join Coast, Matt and Ryan on the "Bizzarro" round table discussing well, uh, Bizzarro, Freestyle Music Park, Cedar Point 2009 and 2010 attractions, Diamondback at Kings Island opens, and... a harpoon mob!? Be sure to listen after the outro music for an easter egg of Matt doing sound effects with his mouth! Coastin' East will be live on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 7:30 PM EST on AmusementRadio.com There will be an interactive chat as well as a live call in number. Please note we will be undergoing iTunes feed changes in the next week. We will keep you posted on where to go to subscribe. The best way to get alerts on what's happening is the Coastin' Newsletter. You can subscribe by filling in your email address on the right side of the home page. You can contact us at Coast: Coast@coastineastpodcast.com, Matt: Matt@coastineastpodcast.com, Ryan:Ryan@CoastinEastPodcast.com and Staff@CoastinEastPodcast.com Thanks for listening!

On April 10, 2008 the mics were plugged in, the recorder was ready to go, and the cast was hyped to start up a new podcast. One year later to the day, the cast finds themselves at Six Flags Great Adventure celebrating one year on the air. It has been the best of times, but there were also the worst of times. However, our partners helped dig us out of the hole, new connections were made, and you listeners kept on listening. And for this, we thank all of you. YOU fans have been what drives the podcast each week! If you would have told us when we started we'd have the number of listeners (more than two for every foot of Millenium Force) we would have told you you're crazy. When things got tough, we thought of the fans and worked hard to make the show the best thing we could. You guys are awesome! So, it's time to sit down, strap in, and join in on the celebration! We have a trip report, listener call ins, and a special surprise! Were sorry the show wasn't posted right away. We've been having on going issues with PodOmatic and iTunes, but keep your eyes out for a new and improved feed Thank you for listening, and here's hope to another great year and many more to come! Your Friends, Coast, Matt and Ryan

This week, once again bad news for what was known as the Hard Rock Park, as Led Zepplin and Moody Blues will lose their themeing. More news from the industry is discussed as well as "Ryan's Disney Minute". The CE forums are now live and ready for posting! Check them out at CoastinEastPodcast.com. Please read the rules before posting. Coastin' East will be celebrate One Year on the air on April 10th at Six Flags Great Adventure. If you wish to leave us a happy one year message, call the hotline at 206-350-8227. We will play the message unless you request us not to. Thanks for listening!

This week, the cast maps out the Coastin' the Midways Touring Plan to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Before that, the latest news is discussed including Medusa transformation updates and even more speculation. Also, Hard Rock Park, Six Flags America and Ryan's "girlfriend" are discussed during the Rumor Alert Segment. Visit us at CoastinEastPodcast.com and check out our photo gallery and read the cast blogs. Remember, if you have a minute of free time, post a review or comment to iTunes or your podcast directory. Listener feedback is incredibly appreciated! Listen LIVE! Tuesday, March 24, 2009 7:30 PM EST on Amusement Radio.com Thanks for listeneing!

The Coastin' East Amusement Park Podcast made an announcement on February 23, 2009 on Amusement Radio that they have moved to their very own website, CoastinEastPodcast.com Also, they announced that the Virtual WDW trip will be released in May and that a "musical style" episode is on it's way. Visit us at CoastinEastPodcast.com and join our forums and read the cast blogs.

Coastin' East will be live on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 7:30 PM EST on Amusement Radio.com This week Coast, Matt, and Ryan discuss the latest on the bidding war for Hard Rock Park, Disney's new adeal, and even more updates for the Medusa and Superman transformations. Also, is there a big announcement concerning the future of Coastin' East? Tune in to find out. Be sure to listen live as there will be the always fun interactive chat as well as a call in number. See you there!

This week, Coast, Matt, and Ryan discuss the latest news including Hard Rock Park finding a new buyer. If you have a minute of your time, leave a comment on iTunes or your podcast directory. Your comments are always appreciated. ALso, feel free to shoot us an email at CoastinEastPodcast@hotmail.com with questions or comments. Coastin' East will be LIVE! on Amusement Radio.com on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 7:30 PM EST. Thanks for listeneing!

Coastin' East will be live on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 7:30pm until 8:15 PM Eastern time on AmusementRadio.com. To listen, visit AmusementRadio.com before 7:30 PM, select which way you prefer to stream the show, and the show will begin at 7;30 PM. The live show also includes a live interactive flash chat. Hope to see you there!

A very short little Happy Holidays message from Coast. Special thanks to Joe, a listener who requested we play "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" on today's show. Our gift this Holiday Season has been you listeners. You guys have been awesome! We never imagined the show to have the following it does today! Thanks to each and every one of you! Happy Holidays!

This week, Kings Island Public Realtions manager Don Helbig joins us to discuss their new for 2009 B&M Mega Coaster, Diamondback. Before the interview, Coast and Matt discuss a few of the latest news stories from this week. Special thanks to Don and Kings Island for coming on the show this week! Without you listeners, it would have never been possible, so thanks guys! Our buddy Pat McCabe's blog, A Walk in the Park Blog, and video podcast, A Walk in th Park Podcast, have been nominated for "2008 Coaster Web Awards" at Coasterdom.com. Go vote A Walk in the Park! [url]http://www.coasterdom.com/coaster-web-awards/2008- coaster-web-awards-voting/ [/url] Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week!

This week in our second break, Brandon Stanley, Public Relations Manager at Worlds of Fun, joins us to discuss the new for 2009 GCI wooden roller coaster, Prowler. Brandon gives an excellent interview and gives great information on topics such as the design process for the coaster and the ideas behind the marketing campaign of the coaster. Join us next week when Kings Island is on the show to talk to us all about their new for 2009 B&M Mega coaster, Diamondback. We will be the first podcast to get the exclusive info all about the highly anticipated coaster. If you have any questions to ask Kings Island, e-mail them to CoastinEastPodcast@hotmail.com. We will ask your questions and have them answered! Special thanks goes to Brandon Stanley and Worlds of Fun for coming on the show today to talk to us about their new roller coaster. Be sure to check for updates on the progress of Prowler on Brandon's Worlds of Fun Blog at http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/news/blog/. Visit us at www.CoastinEastPodcast.PodOmatic.com or on iTunes by searching keywords "Coastin East". Thanks for listening!

Matt hosts the show this week in place of an under the weather Coast. Coast does join in, however, but just as a sidekick, making his comments. Coast and Matt will discuss news from Six Flags, the closing of Hard Rock Park and Speed: The Ride, rumors, and Top 5 Ride Manufactures. We also debut the new intro and outros! Hope you enjoy them, they were made for you, the fans. You can visit us at www.coastineastpodcast.podomatic.com and e-mail us at CoastinEastPodcast@Hotmail.com. Share your opinions by recording a message to be played on the show at 1-206-600-7339. Remember, your message will be on the show unless you request not to. If you have a minute of your time free, leave us a comment on iTunes or your Podcast directory. You fans are what keeps this podcast alive. We really appreciate you listening! Sit down, strap in, and Coast on!