CoasterRadio.com: The Original Theme Park Podcast
761 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsA weekly podcast dedicated to theme parks, roller coasters and thrill rides.
During each show, we talk about the total theme park experience. We'll have interviews with the people making decisions at your favorite park, reviews and ratings of the newest rides and attractions, discussion about everyday park experiences and chances to win tickets and merchandise from parks around the country!
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Episodes
CoasterRadio.com #833 - A Conversation with Tim O'Brien
June 20, 2014 00:00 - 51 minutes - 41.8 MBThis week, Tom from Louiville talks with Amusement Industry Expert Tim O'Brien! They discuss a ton of topics about the amusement industry, including side shows, carnivals, the history of regional parks and a whole lot more! Plus, we learn about some of the AMAZING items that can be found in Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditoriums all over the world.
CoasterRadio.com #832 - Top 12 Game-Changing Attractions
June 13, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBCall our voicemail line at 206-339-3360 and be part of the show!! This week, the guys discuss the Skyscraper coaster coming to Orlando in 2016! When it opens, it will be the tallest roller coaster in the world! Also, news on how Cedar Point had to shut down for two days because a water pipe broke. We also have a Live Trip Report from Waldameer! Plus, the CoasterRadio.com audience comes up with their own Game Changing Theme Park Attractions
CoasterRadio.com #831 - Hate the Player, Not the Game
June 06, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBCall our voicemail line and be a part of the show! 206-339-3360 This week, Mike and EB debate CNN's list of the 12 Game Changing Theme Park Attractions. We also hear a Live Trip Report from Six Flags Magic Mountain. EB talks about his visit to Kings Island and how he wiped out out on the Flow Rider. The guys also talk about the crazy CoasterBoy reaction to EB's Holiday World clue. Finally, the show goes live to Layer Elementary School to talk with the kids about their Coaster Design Project...
CoasterRadio.com #830 - EB and Mike go Dollywood!
May 30, 2014 00:00 - 57 minutes - 46.3 MBThis week, Mike and EB bring the show to Dollywood! They review the park and all of the major attractions. They also give you a ton of tips for your visit!
CoasterRadio.com #829 - Cedar Point and the Gemini Midway
May 23, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBOn this week's show, we discuss the clues surrounding Holiday World's "66 Days at Sea."Did you see what EB discovered in Holiday World's Media Package? Also, we hear your Listener Feedback on the five-hour Princess Lines at Disney and the news on Diagon Alley at Universal. We also have a Live Trip Report from Six Flags St. Louis and hear Mike's Trip Report from Walt Disney World, including reviews of FastPass+ and Be Our Guest. Finally, Cincinnati Jon heads to Cedar Point to check out the...
CoasterRadio.com #828 - Chips, Dips and CoasterRadio.com!
May 16, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBOn this week's show, Universal Orlando has released more details about their new attraction for 2014 - Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts!Now that we know more details about the ride, will it live up to the hype? We also find out why Universal hasn't set an opening date yet. We hear a Live Trip Report from Carowinds and discuss Holiday World's removal of Pilgrim's Plunge / Giraffica. Then, the gang from Chips, Dips and Dorks stops by to tell us about their first-ever trip to Disney...
CoasterRadio.com #827 - Mine Trains and New Games!
May 09, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBWe are joined by Banks Lee from Orlando Attractions Magazine: The Show! Banks reviews the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at the Magic Kingdom. We also have a Live Trip Report from the Alton Towers in England and your Listener Talkback about Seatbelts on Roller Coasters. We also have news on how "The Future" may be bright at Universal Studios Hollywood! AND, we unveil a Brand New Gameshow... KNOW YOUR COASTERBOY!
CoasterRadio.com #826 - Seatbelts, MyMagic+ and Dollywood
May 02, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThis week, we discuss seatbelts being added to some of our favorite B&M Hypercoasters. We also take a look at the first POV video from Busch Gardens Tampa's Falcon's Fury. We also have the premiere of our Listener Talkback Segment and Mike talks about his first experiences with MyMagic+. In addition to that, we have an interview with Pete Owens from Dollywood and Live Trip Reports from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. and EPCOT!
CoasterRadio.com #825 - Episode 300!
April 25, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBWe celebrate the 9th Anniversary of the show with our 300th Episode! We also get into a juicy discussion on the rumored new 2015 attraction at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. We also have a Live Trip Report about welcome changes at Six Flags Magic Mountain and our first ever "Listener Talkback" Segment. Plus, Mike tells us about his trip to Las Vegas including rides on El Loco and the High Roller. FInally, in honor of the annivesary, the guysreveal several "mysteries" of CoasterRadio.com!
CoasterRadio.com #824 - Banshee Media Day at Kings Island
April 18, 2014 00:00 - 57 minutes - 46.4 MBTHIS WEEK: * Kevin and Jon come to us from the Media Event for Banshee at Kings Island. They give us a full review of their rides from every row on the Banshee train! They also interview Kings Island General Manager Greg Scheid and Cedar Fair's Corporate Vice President of Planning & Design, Rob Decker. Plus, they tell us about the new additions to the Action Zone area, including some fun theming. and where Banshee ranks among the other coasters at Kings Island.
CoasterRadio.com #823 - The Classic Debate
April 11, 2014 00:00 - 16 minutes - 13.4 MBThis week, the guys take a look at attractions that are featured at both Disneyland and The Magic Kingdom and decide which versions are best.
CoasterRadio.com #822 - Luck Be A Leidy
April 04, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBThis week, Jonathan interviews Leidy Arévalo, PR Rep at Knotts Berry Farm. Dan the T-Shirt Guy delivers four "Live Trip Reports" from Sin City. Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 Underwhelms... and it hasn't even been released yet! Tradition returns to Kings Dominion and we remember "How I Met Your Mother." Plus, a whole lot more!
CoasterRadio.com #821 - Spring Fever at Six Flags Great America
March 28, 2014 12:39 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThis week, we check out the early reviews of Firechaser Express at Dollywood. The ride looks cool... but has a few quirks. Also, EB tells us about his family's Spring Break Trip to Florida. While he was there, he was a star of a stage show at the Nick Hotel. Plus, Mike's Office Party is going to be in an interesting place! Wait until you hear where he'll be. And, we interview Brandon Bruce from Six Flags Great America about Goliath! Plus, a Live Trip Report from Disneyland and whole lot...
CoasterRadio.com #820 - Listener Question Show - Part II
March 21, 2014 00:00 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week, we answer more Listener Questions about theme parks and other fun topics! Questions like: Will Banshee get better reviews than Gatekeeper? Will we ever see "Theme Park Change" again? What ride has literally scared us? Will "Kentucky Kingdom" be a hit or a miss? Plus, a Live Trip Report from Las Vegas, NV and whole lot more!
CoasterRadio.com #819 - Listener Questions Show - Part I
March 14, 2014 00:00 - 49 minutes - 39.6 MBThis week, we answer Listener Questions about theme parks and more! Questions like: What rides have terribly disappointed us? Why don't we do "in-park" shows anymore? Does anyone care about the new "Festival of Fantasy" parade? Who has been our favorite guest? Plus, we have a a Live Trip Report from Six Flags Magic Mountain and whole lot more!
CoasterRadio.com #818 - The Magic of Disney's Rising Ticket Price
March 07, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBTHIS WEEK: New Orleans might see a Theme Park once again! Screamscape has the details on Jazzland! Plus, Jon and Kevin return with Part II of their interview with Kings Island PR Manager Don Helbig. We also have a Live Trip Report from Silver Dollar City and listeners react to price increases at Walt Disney World. Plus, a whole lot more!
CoasterRadio.com #817 - Off Season Update: Goliath, Impulse, Banshee and More
February 28, 2014 01:00 - 44 minutes - 35.9 MBOn this week's show, we discuss fantastic changes to Six Flags Great America's Goliath. We also take a look at Knoebels interesting new attraction for 2015, IMPULSE. Why announce this so early? Plus, Jon and Kevin interview Kings Island PR Manager Don Helbig about Banshee. We also have a Live Trip Report from Disney California Adventure and a tribute to an important figure in our lives.
CoasterRadio.com #816 - Falcon's Fury and Theme Park Smarts
February 21, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBOn this week's show, we take a look at a very cool new Robot Theme Park that is on the way! We also talk about how you'll soon be able to live in a closed theme park! We take a look behind the construction walls of The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train now that they're starting to come down. We also have an interview with Jeff Hornick, the Director of Design and Enginnering at Busch Gardens Tampa. He tells us about what we can expect from Falcon's Fury - their new drop tower for 2014. All that, pl...
CoasterRadio.com #815 - No Fear for No Limits
February 14, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBOn this week's show, we talk with the Lead 3D Artist for No Limits 2, Tom Zeliff. He tells us all about this extraordinary coaster simulator that the pros use. We also dig into the CoasterRadio.com Mailbag to answer your questions. Topics include, a Valentine's Day Haunted House and a really scary drop ride in Japan. And what was Tom Hanks doing at Six Flags Magic Mountain this week?
CoasterRadio.com #814 - Rant Mode: On - You're Destroying My Park!
February 07, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBOn this week's show, we talk with journalist Seth Kubersky about Diagon Alley! He tells us what we can expect from the new area opening at Universal Orlando. Plus, we discuss some details about the new ride that have already been posted. We also have a fantastic Interactive Topic! We asked our listeners "What is ruining the theme park experience for you?" Wait until you hear their answers. We also have a Live Trip Report from "El Loco" at the Adventuredome in Las Vegas and a whole lot m...
CoasterRadio.com #813 - HOT or NOT 2014
January 31, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBOn this week's show, listeners like you have submitted dozens of theme park related topics . Mike and EB debate each one and decide whether it's HOT or NOT. Also, this week's FIRST DROP focuses on news about Disney's FastPass+ system. We also take a look at a new commercial for FastPass+ that is online. Plus, we have news about how you can be on next week's show!
CoasterRadio.com #812 - 2014 Preview with About.com’s Arthur Levine
January 24, 2014 01:00 - 58 minutes - 46.9 MBThis week, we take a look at the most anticipated new attractions for 2014, including: * Wizarding World Expansion - Universal Studios Orlando * Banshee - Kings Island * Falcon’s Fury - Busch Gardens Tampa * Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom - Six Flags Great Adventure * FireChaser Express - Dollywood * Lightning Run - Kentucky Kingdom * Goliath - Six Flags Great America * Wonder Mountain’s Guardian - Canada’s Wonderland * Thunderbolt Reborn - Luna Park, ...
CoasterRadio.com #811 - The 2013 "Best New Attraction of the Year" Award
January 17, 2014 01:00 - 58 minutes - 47.1 MBThis week, We present the CoasterRadio.com"Best New Attraction of the Year" Award! We take a look at all 14 nominees and debate the pros and cons of each. Plus, we have a Live Trip Report from Cedar Point and we take a look at a new "Titanic" themed attraction in China. Maybe someone from the movie will stop by?
CoasterRadio.com #810 - "Coaster"damus
January 10, 2014 02:30 - 43 minutes - 35.2 MBOn this week's show, we take alook at an innovative new dark ride/coaster design making its debut in Europe this summer. We also get into a discussion about what park has the most innovative ride system ever. We also take a look back at our 2013 theme park predictions and then look ahead to what we think will happen in 2014. That, plus a Live Trip Report from Six Flags FIesta Texas and a whole lot more!
CoasterRadio.com #809 - Neil Patrick Harris - LIVE from EPCOT!
December 13, 2013 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBThis week, we talk with Neil Patrick Harris LIVE from EPCOT! Neil is in Orlando to host EPCOT's Candlelight Processional and Disney Park's Christmas Day Parade! Also, EB and Mike recap their favorite park moments from 2013 and have details on the upcoming short film "A CoasterBoy Christmas!" Plus, Hagrid has a new job for the holidays and a Live Trip Report from Disney's Animal Kingdom!
CoasterRadio.com #808 - A Seminar on Theme Park Design
December 06, 2013 01:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBThis week, we talk with PGAV Destinations Sr. Attraction Designer Jim Wieble. Jim has designed dozens of your favorite attractions including Journey to Atlantis, Cheetah Hunt and Alpengeist! We also have the unveiling of the The 2013 CoasterRadio.com Holiday Gift Guide! Plus. we have a Live Trip Report from the Smokey Mountain Alpine Coaster, a call from the "Bat Cave" and details on a special guest next week!
CoasterRadio.com #807 - Two Thumbs Down!!!
November 29, 2013 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBTHIS WEEK: News from the annual IAPPA Conference There were a lot of new attractions unveiled. A Live Trip Report from Castles 'N Coasters A winner in the Soundwave Contest! We review "Escape from Tomorrow" What listeners are NOT Thankful for at the parks.
CoasterRadio.com #806 - Mike Helps a Coaster Phobic
November 22, 2013 01:00 - 51 minutes - 41.5 MBTHIS WEEK: * The PolarCoaster is coming to Florida! * It will break world records for height, speed and length! * Kentucky Kingdom unveils "Lightning Run!" * A listener calls in from his Honeymoon! * Soundwave lives on for another week! * Mike helps a friend get over her fear of roller coasters.
CoasterRadio.com #805 - Woody Harrelson?
November 15, 2013 01:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBThis week, Mike and EB start things off by taking a look at a rumor that claims a theme park based on "The Hunger Games" is being considered. Would something like this work? What attractions would they have? And, has a friend of the podcast already designed a similar attraction? The guys also discuss the growing list of parks that are opening their doors for the Holiday Season. The good news for fans is that the parks don't shut down in October anymore! Last week, a listener who has ne...
CoasterRadio.com #804 - Disney Overlays and Criminal Activitays
November 08, 2013 01:00 - 57 minutes - 46.3 MBThis week, EB and Mike take a look at some of the interesting holiday theme overlays that have been added to iconic rides... including Ghost Galaxy at Space Mountain. The guys will also take a look at two news stories involving alleged crimes at the parks. Plus, the return of Off Topic!!!
CoasterRadio.com #803 - Into the Haunts
November 01, 2013 00:00 - 46 minutes - 37.4 MBOn this week's episode, Mike and EB take a look at some Halloween-themed stories from the amusement industry, including a visit from everyone's favorite half-giant (who might be running his own Halloween event on the side.) We also have the return of our annual "Halloween Campfire Show," where we perform stories from some of the best haunts across the United States.
CoasterRadio.com #802 - Extreme Halloween!
October 25, 2013 00:00 - 58 minutes - 46.8 MBHere at CoasterRadio.com, we LOVE Halloween. We think it's the most fun holiday of all. But, there are some haunts out there that are so EXTREME, the owners claim they are anything but fun. On this week's episode, we'll take a look a specific haunts all across the world that make grown men cry like babies.
CoasterRadio.com #801 - Season Eight Premiere
October 18, 2013 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBThe premiere of the 8th Season of CoasterRadio.com!
CoasterRadio.com #744 - The Last Scream of Summer
August 23, 2013 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBWe're getting close to the end of summer and that means we have reached the end of the 7th season of Coaster Radio! Mike and EB go out with a bang with a lot of great park related discussion... including: * A new report that says teenagers aren't going to the park as much as they did five years ago. * A new, innovative ride reservation system at Thorpe Park in England * The possible debunking of a Cedar Fair PR claim and * The rumored opening of "Flying Turns" at Knoebels. Plus, we hav...
CoasterRadio.com #743 - Mike Joins a Secret Disney Society
August 16, 2013 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThere are only two more shows left in Season 7! So this week, we have a jammed packed episode! First up, EB and Mike are joined by Kevin and Jonathan, the Coaster Radio Correspondents from Ohio. Kings Island just unveiled plans for their new 2014 Attraction! It will be named "Banshee" and it will be the world's longest inverted roller coaster. The guys will give you the low-down on all the figures and stats, plus interviews with Kings Island VP and General Manager Greg Scheid and Kings ...
CoasterRadio.com #742 - Rides That YOU Made Extinct
August 09, 2013 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBWe were watching "Jurassic Park" on TV the other night and laughing at the part of the movie where paleontologist Dr. Grant has just seen the dinosaurs. He says, "I think we're out of a job." And Ian Malcolm (played by the totally awesome Jeff Goldblum) says, "Don't you mean extinct?" So many of the things we do here at CoasterRadio.com are inspired by pop culture and this week's show is no different. This week, we ask the audience to pick one type of ride that they would like to see l...
CoasterRadio.com #741 - Full Throttle
August 02, 2013 00:00 - 5 minutes - 53.5 MB VideoTravis and Jason, the CoasterRadio.com Correspondants from California head to Six Flags Magic Mountain to check out the opening of their new roller coaster "Full Throttle!"
CoasterRadio.com #740 - The Ups and Downs of Rollercoasters
July 26, 2013 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIt's been a tough week in the amusement industry. The guys will discuss the accidents that took place this week, including one on the New Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas where a 52 year old woman lost her life. We'll also talk with Travis and Jason from California who represented CoasterRadio.com at the Media Day for "Full Throttle" at Six Flags Magic Mountain. We'll find out where the new rollercoaster ranks on the big list of rides at that park. AND... we'll have the return of "The...
CoasterRadio.com #739 - Podcast Time Machine (Disneyland 1955)
July 19, 2013 00:00 - 55 minutes - 44.9 MBFor this week's show you're gonna have to suspend disbelief... and have a lot of imagination. In fact, this week's episode is our little tribute to imagination. It's also a tribute to the grand idea that Walt Disney had over 60 years ago... an idea that is still flourishing today. On this week's episode of CoasterRadio.com, Mike and EB hop in their Delorean Time Machine and head back to July 17, 1955 to watch Walt Disney deliver his Disneyland dedication speech. Before they do that, they...
CoasterRadio.com #738 - In the Footsteps of Clark W. Grizwold
July 12, 2013 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBE.B. returns to the show this week after a two week hiatus with tales of his EPIC Roadtrip! After travelling over 7,000 miles with his wife and three kids (all under eight years old), E.B. is back with tales of theme parks, national parks, volcanos and cowardly westerners. The guys also discuss the latest effort to revive Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, KY. Ed Hart and his team of investors plan to reopen the former Six Flags property in 2014! Mike and E.B. also take a look at the rumore...
CoasterRadio.com #737 - Brand New Co-Hosts
July 05, 2013 00:00 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MBEB is still on his massive three week road trip with his family. So, that leaves Mike without anyone to co-host this week's show. It's up to you guys to bail him out. During this week's "First Drop" segment, Mike turns to the Coaster Radio audience for their opinions on a new rumor out of Universal Orlando. Listeners from all over the world chime in with their opinion and commentary as they become "virtual co-hosts" with Mike. And, since no proper episode of CoasterRadio.com would be co...
CoasterRadio.com #736 - Live from the Beach Boardwalk
June 30, 2013 23:00 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBOne of the favorite pastimes of summer is a trip to the beach. It's the smell of the french fries and popcorn, a ride on the rickety old roller coaster and a walk down the wooden boardwalk that people yearn for during the summer months. In fact, many of our favorite theme parks try to recreate the "boardwalk vibe" with rides and attractions that simulate a trip to locations like Coney Island, the Santa Monica Pier and Ocean City, NJ. The CoasterRadio.com crew is on vacation this week, but...
CoasterRadio.com #735 - Your Burning Questions
June 21, 2013 00:00 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBWhen we did our annual Listener Question Show a few months ago, we had a TON of them! In fact, we had so many that we couldn't answer them all in one show. So this week, we dig back into the mailbag and answer more of your "burning questions." The best part about shows like this is that we have a lot of great pop culture and behind-the-scenes content along with fun theme park talk too! Check out all of the show notes and links in our new interactive ZEEN - "In Styleee!" It's brand new fo...
CoasterRadio.com #734 - Summer Insanity!
June 14, 2013 00:00 - 53 minutes - 43.4 MBAs Summer 2013 rolls along, there's a lot to get excited about! (And we talk about a lot of it on this week's show!) For instance, Busch Gardens Tampa just unveiled plans for their new 2014 attraction... it's a 335-feet tall drop tower named "Falcon's Fury." The new ride will drop riders at 60-mph, but with a new twist. The riders' seats will pivot 90 degrees so that they are facing straight down! INSANE! We'll also take a look at the new fast-food area themed to the long running animate...
CoasterRadio.com #733 - EB and Mike's Chinese Park Adventure!
June 07, 2013 00:00 - 44 minutes - 36.1 MBEvery year, the Themed Entertainment Association releases their Global Attractions Attendance Report. The report focuses on the attendance numbers of theme parks, water parks and museums across the globe. On this week's show, EB and Mike break down the numbers and talk about the parks and companies were at the top of the list and the ones were surprisingly at the bottom. Plus, we'll have a Live Trip Report from Hersheypark and much more! Check out all of the show notes and links in our n...
CoasterRadio.com #732 - School's Out for the Summer!
May 31, 2013 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBThis year, theme park fans are feverishly anticipating not one, not two, but THREE wooden coasters with inversions. The first, Outlaw Run at Silver Dollar City opened to much fanfare and success. Now, we hear about the 2nd inverting wooden coaster to open... Iron Rattler at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. We're joined by Arthur Levine, the Theme Parks Guide at About.com, who had a chance to ride the coaster on its opening weekend. We'll discuss the ride's unique features, it's amazing setting an...
CoasterRadio.com #731 - EB vs. The Blue Flash!
May 24, 2013 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBOur own EB picked up his family and moved to Indiana a few years ago. Since then, he's been enjoying Midwestern life... even getting to Holiday World as often as he can. This past week though, he lived out every "Coaster Boy's" dream. He rode John Iver's legendary backyard looping coaster "The Blue Flash." On this week's episode, EB gives an element-by-element description of the ride and what it was like to see this legend in person. The guys also take-on the recent news story in the Ne...
CoasterRadio.com #730 - Theme Park Royalty
May 17, 2013 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBWhen we've had celebrities on this program before, they've talked about how they have to hire park-provided guides to walk them around to the various attractions and rides. If they didn't have this preferential treatment, people would constantly be hounding them for autographs and they wouldn't be able to have any semblance of a "normal" theme park experience. But I bet most people don't know that this same exact treatment is available to EVERYONE. You can have a private, park-provided gu...
CoasterRadio.com #729 - Gatekeeper Media Day
May 10, 2013 03:48 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBOn this week's special episode, join Mike Collins as he speaks with Coaster Radio Correspondants Kevin from Ohio and Cincinatti John about their experience at the Media Day for Cedar Point's new wing coaster "Gatekeeper!" Kevin and Jon will break down the pros and cons of the ride and tell us all what it's like to be at a massive Media Day attended by hundreds of working press and over 1,200 coaster enthusiasts. They'll also have interviews with Cedar Fair CEO Matt Ouimet, Cedar Point Gene...
CoasterRadio.com #728 - The Best and Worst of Animal Kingdom
May 03, 2013 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBThis week, Disney's Animal Kingdom celebrated its 15th Anniversary. It's fair to say that of all the Disney Theme Parks, Animal Kingdom has the greatest divide between people who like and dislike it. Some people claim it's the best designed, most well-themed park in the Disney chain. Others feel that it's a complete miss and not worth spending one of their precious vacation days there. On this week's show, the CoasterRadio.com audience steps forward to tell us about their favorite and le...