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Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

Mike Collins

Booking Overview

A weekly theme-park and roller-coaster analysis show that regularly supplements host commentary with interviews featuring park executives, creative leaders, public-relations professionals, and specialized media personalities. Credible guest pitches include amusement-park decision-makers, attraction designers, guest-experience executives, ride manufacturers, and experts on theme-park operations or storytelling; booking difficulty is medium because the show seeks knowledgeable industry insiders but operates within a focused niche.

Metrics

Episodes: 872

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.9k subscribers

Instagram: 1.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

feedback@coasterradio.com

mike@coasterradio.com

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Host

Mike Collins - Theme-park and roller-coaster podcast host covering amusement-industry news, attractions, park experiences, and interviews with industry professionals.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior amusement-park executives, attraction and creative directors, guest-experience leaders, public-relations executives, ride-development specialists, or established theme-park media professionals with direct knowledge of notable parks, attractions, or industry developments.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a major theme-park attraction or development project, Responsibility for park content, public relations, guest experience, or creative direction, Recognized broadcast or theme-park media experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Marcus Leshock - Personal Experiences With Dolly Parton And Coverage Of Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights Lineup.

Joey Thorsen - Silver Dollar City's Miner's Mountain Express, New Characters And Attractions, Thunderation's Final Season, And The Park's Expansion Plans.

Pete Owens - Nightflight Expedition's Development, Story World, Ride Experience, And The Continuing Process Of Refining A Major Attraction After Opening.

Erica Rutledge - Nightflight Expedition's Creative Concept, Ride Development, Characters, Narrative Design, Easter Eggs, And Post-opening Improvements.

Recent Topics

Recreation, Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, Ride Design, Amusement Parks

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast
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Does Six Flags Want to Rename Cedar Point?

October 06, 2026

Happy Halloween, everybody — Mike and EB kick off spooky season with the old Crypt Keeper cold open before diving into one of the strangest stories in recent Six Flags history: a leaked survey sent to passholders asking how they'd feel about renaming flagship parks like Cedar Point, Carowinds, and Magic Mountain into options like "Six Flags over North Ohio" and "Cedar Point, a Six Flags Experience." The guys break down exactly why every single option on the list is worse than just leaving the...

2026 Golden Ticket Award Reactions and the Grand Opening of Cotaland

September 29, 2026

Coaster Radio is back after a week off, and there is a lot to cover. First Drop: Cotaland, the park next to Circuit of the Americas outside Austin, Texas, just held its grand opening as a full-time amusement park. It now has the world's first shuttle Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster (Palindrome), a tilt coaster (Circuit Breaker), a Schwarzkopf Wildcat, a log flume, and a 150-foot Star Flyer. Mike and EB explain why they both thought ArieForce One was headed there. In Quick Hits, Mike and EB salute...

Six Flags Saves ArieForce One, EB Hits Great America, and the Thrill Glider Debuts

September 12, 2026

Mike holds down the studio solo this week while EB spends a spontaneous day at Six Flags Great America — but the real story is one nobody saw coming: Six Flags has officially purchased ArieForce One, the beloved RMC that was headed for demolition just weeks after Fun Spot Atlanta announced its closure. Mike breaks down why this genuinely surprised him (the budgeting alone for a chain like Six Flags should have made this financially implausible), walks through everything that has to happen bef...

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Frequently asked questions

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Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast?

Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast is hosted by Mike Collins. Its publicly listed emails are feedback@coasterradio.com and mike@coasterradio.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast: feedback@coasterradio.com and mike@coasterradio.com.

How many listeners does Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast?

Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior amusement-park executives, attraction and creative directors, guest-experience leaders, public-relations executives, ride-development specialists, or established theme-park media professionals with direct knowledge of notable parks, attractions, or industry developments. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a major theme-park attraction or development project; Responsibility for park content, public relations, guest experience, or creative direction; Recognized broadcast or theme-park media experience. Recent guests include Marcus Leshock, Joey Thorsen, and Pete Owens.

How hard is it to get booked on Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Recreation, Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, Ride Design, and Amusement Parks. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

feedback@coasterradio.com

mike@coasterradio.com

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