The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast
This is "YOUR TICKET TO RIDE!"- A diverse audio presentation on the Themed Entertainment & Amusement Industry. Immersive discussions on Theme Parks, Dark Rides, Roller Coasters, Interactive Atrractions, Themed Shows, World's Fair, etc. with the creators behind the industry. Disney Parks, Universal Studios, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, Busch Entertainment, and much more. The Most In-Depth Theme Park Podcast on the Internet!
Episodes
As Disneyland Paris prepares to restore Space Mountain to its full glory Steve Bramson joins the Season Pass Podcast to take us back to where it all began.
Steve composed the original music for Space Mountain: De la Terre à la Lune which opened at Disneyland Paris in 1995. Now more than 30 years later the attraction is being given a new lease of life and Steve ref...
TSPP returns from Midsummer Scream 2026 at the Long Beach Convention Center to bring you reviews and audio from the floor. Plus a post-event conversation with Creative Director, Rick West, on ground zero. Along with the MSS conversation Brent fills the audience in on the happening's with Dollywood's new attraction, Nightflight Expedition, as well as a review of the D23 Expo. Haunt walk-through audio a...
TSPP returns to preview Midsummer Scream 2026 (August 7-9) at the Long Beach Convention Center with Creative Director, Rick West. Along with conversation on the huge Halloween Event we pay tribute to the late great Richard Knoebel of Knoebels Amusement Resort, Doug's Knott's & Magic Mountain summer trip review, first haunt experience talk, and Six Flags Great Adventure's newly announced Bakunawa. ...
TSPP is going "old school" this week! American Coaster Enthusiast and the Director of the Legacy of Arrow Development & the Legacy of Schwarzkopf, Meow Wolf's Nicholas Laschkewitsch joins Doug, Brent, and Robert for a full-blown Roller Coaster Geek-Out! Discussion on Universal Coasters, Busch Gardens Kumba, Six Flags Magic Mountain Revolution, Knott's Montezooma's Revenge, plus plenty of Meow Wolf...
TSPP 2026 rolls on with a good friend returning to the Season Pass! Bob Rogers (Founder of BRC Imagination Arts) discusses his new book DEEP STORY; coming soon to a book store near you…or online. We celebrate the world of Themed Entertainment and Experience, as well as hash up some of Bob's past experiences in the industry and old classic Walt Disney stories. Enjoy.
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Join Nick Hutson and Mike Jeavons for another packed episode of Nick's ERT Season Pass Podcast as the duo dive headfirst into the latest developments surrounding the upcoming Universal United Kingdom Resort project! With infrastructure work accelerating, transport plans evolving and construction activity ramping up around the Bedford si...
What does the next decade look like for the UK theme park industry?
Nick sits down with theme park commentator and analyst Shawn Sanbrooke for a wide-ranging discussion about the biggest developments shaping Britain's attractions landscape. We explore the latest progress on Universal Studios Bedford, what the arrival of a major new resort could mean for the UK market, and how existing parks may respond.
We also look ...
Nick is joined by Serena from CoasterForce for a passionate deep dive into the legendary Halloween event Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida.
A huge fan of the event, Serena shares what makes Halloween Horror Nights so special – from the immersive storytelling to the unforgettable haunted houses that have defined the event over the years. Together, Nick and Serena count down some of t...
TSPP returns in 2026 celebrating the life of a good friend and a legend in the Themed Entertainment Industry, Eddie Sotto. Christopher Merritt (Creative Director-Universal Creative/Author of Knott's Preserved, The Happiest Place on Earth) joins Doug, Brent, and Robert to look back on the incredible legacy of Eddie. Enjoy.
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Chris Merritt & Don Hahn's The Happiest Place on Earth (Amazon Books)
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Nick is joined by Adam for a packed episode of Nick's ERT, diving deep into the latest theme park news from the UK, Europe, and beyond.
Adam is gearing up for his second visit to Epic Universe, and the pair discuss what makes a return trip so exciting — and what Adam is most looking forward to experiencing again.
Back on home turf, they break down Paultons Park's brand-new Viking land, discuss the arr...
Nick welcomes back return guest Mike for a timely and fascinating conversation about two huge pieces of Universal news. Fresh from a visit to Epic Universe, Mike shares his on-the-ground impressions of Universal's newest theme park and how it's shaping expectations for the future of immersive entertainment.
The discussion then turns much closer to home with the announcement of Universal Studios UK — a...
Nick's ERT on The Season Pass Podcast
Episode: Nathan Brine – The Path to Paddington
In this episode, Nick sits down with Nathan Brine, Director of Live Stage Productions at The Path Entertainment Group — the team behind immersive attractions such as Monopoly Lifesized, SAW Escape Experience London and other large-scale experiential productions.
Nathan takes us behind the scenes of Padd...
We RETURN to the TSPP Mother Earth of Haunt..Knott's BerryFarm for Scary Farm 2025! Jeff Tucker joins Doug and Robert on all the happening for this year's Haunt Event and we are also joined by Maze Designer and Creative, Jon Asperin to discuss his 2025 works and guide us through a Walk-Though of his new creation, MARY. Spooky and chilling fun ahead, Enjoy. **Bonus audio at the end...Stereo Experience ...
We are at SeaWorld San Diego for Howl-O-Scream 2025! Doug is joined by SeaWorld Entertainment Specialist, Alexander Krikes to learn more about the fifth year of the event, its five mazes, eight scare zones, shows and more. We are also joined by the rest of the event creative team on the stomping grounds of the incredible Monster Stomp music and dance spectacular—Jordan Mason - Entertainment Specialist (Technical Production), ...
Nick and Hannah head to Universal Orlando's brand-new theme park, Epic Universe! From jaw-dropping rides to a few hiccups along the way, they share their honest take on everything this dazzling park has to offer. Expect lively discussion on the attractions, the food (of course!), and even the little errors that come with opening a park of this scale.
Join us as we step through the portal and explore one...
Doug reviews his experience at Midsummer Scream 2025 that was on August 15-17. Joining Doug from ground zero of Midsummer Scream is Creative Director Rick West. Enjoy.
Links:
Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes
Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at:
Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass
Doug and Robert will be returning to Midsummer Scream for 2025 on August 15-17. Here to tell us what we're in for is Midsummer Scream Creative Director (and long time friend of the Season Pass), Rick West. Enjoy.
Links:
Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes
Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at:
Like the TSPP Facebook page! -&nb...
In this very special episode of Nick's ERT, Nick is joined by fellow theme park aficionado Adam for a journey with a difference — quite literally! The pair hop on a train from London to Bedford to visit the proposed site for the UK's brand-new Universal Studios theme park.
Join them on the rails as they chat candidly about what this massive project could mean for British tourism, the UK theme park landscape and Merlin's ...
Doug, Brent and Robert celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the greatest themed entertainment stunt show ever, The WaterWorld Stunt Show at Universal Studios Hollywood! Also joining the conversation...some of the creative/production crew that made this BOMB SHOW happen: Eddie Newquist (Former Creative Director of Universal Creative/WaterWorld), Nick Drobins (Former Universal Studios Tech Guy & Director of Tec...
In this thrilling episode, Hannah shares with Nick her journey from coaster-phobe to thrill-seeker! After a confidence-boosting trip to Europa Park, where she braved some of Europe's most iconic coasters, Hannah finally faced her biggest challenge yet: riding Hyperia at Thorpe Park.
Listen in as they chat about the adrenaline, the nerves, and the unexpected joy of conquering major rides at Thorpe — including Th...
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