In the Loop
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsIn the Loop podcast is the longest running amusement park podcast on the internet. Each week Clint Novak and the Legend talk about the big news stories of the week and interview industry professionals. Join us every week as we keep you In the Loop on the latest roller coaster and theme park news and commentary.
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Episodes
Meat Processing Plant and Meat Processing Plant 2
March 13, 2024 15:06 - 2 hours - 111 MBThe new theme park season is getting ready to roll and the team discusses all the news that comes with it. The post Meat Processing Plant and Meat Processing Plant 2 appeared first on In the Loop.
Frappuccino Blah Blah
February 04, 2024 23:49 - 2 hours - 102 MBThe podcast is back to talk epic universe, leap the dips, updates and expansions, plus listener questions. The post Frappuccino Blah Blah appeared first on In the Loop.
Kancamagus Highway
December 02, 2023 18:31 - 2 hours - 102 MBThe guys talk IAAPA 2023, the news of the month and lots of excellent listener feedback during a Saturday morning recording. The post Kancamagus Highway appeared first on In the Loop.
The Merger
November 05, 2023 21:54 - 2 hours - 74.7 MBWe also went to Las Vegas The post The Merger appeared first on In the Loop.
Will Us Olds Prove Kevin Wrong
October 18, 2023 13:32 - 2 hours - 81 MBOn the eve of Las Vegas the staff chats about SEAS 2024 additions, rides under construction and more The post Will Us Olds Prove Kevin Wrong appeared first on In the Loop.
Bear And Bobcat BBBBBBBBBBB
September 20, 2023 02:59 - 2 hours - 93.7 MBLots of things have happened and the crew discusses all the latest news in the world of theme parks and roller coasters. The post Bear And Bobcat BBBBBBBBBBB appeared first on In the Loop.
200ft Is Not A Magnum Stat
August 25, 2023 20:29 - 2 hours - 87.7 MBNew coasters, new remodeled coasters, and Six Flags doing cool stuff. More importantly are theme park shirts cool to wear or not? We tackle that debate. The post 200ft Is Not A Magnum Stat appeared first on In the Loop.
Hot Takes
August 03, 2023 14:48 - 2 hours - 85.7 MBThe guys talk TT2, Good Gravy, American Heartland, Fury 325 and your hot takes. The post Hot Takes appeared first on In the Loop.
Lousy Bigfoot
July 17, 2023 14:19 - 3 hours - 245 MBIn a special all trip report no news podcast, Legend and Molly talk about their recent adventures onboard MSC Seaside, Cedar Point, Toledo Zoo, Kings Island, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Gatlinburg, Disneyland, Carowinds, Virginia, New Jersey, Hersheypark and more The post Lousy Bigfoot appeared first on In the Loop.
Disney Puts Christmas Behind A Paywall
June 17, 2023 15:32 - 2 hours - 149 MBDespite the title we don’t really talk much about Disney but instead try to figure out what is going on with retracking of coasters, lots of Waldameer love and some Kennywood & Phoenix shade, plus tons of questions answered. The post Disney Puts Christmas Behind A Paywall appeared first on In the Loop.
Trickle Down Economics & Bad Takes
May 25, 2023 19:45 - 2 hours - 155 MBCatching up on the news, why you should go to Iowa for coasters (and beer!), Pipeline review, home tiki bars, F1, and very hot (read: bad) takes from Coaster Cuzzies’ CoasterBro. The post Trickle Down Economics & Bad Takes appeared first on In the Loop.
Dragster 2.0 Will Be A Less Good Ride
April 27, 2023 02:47 - 2 hours - 78.8 MBNew rides get opening dates, chaperone policies, end of Bollywood and Mine Blower gets help. The post Dragster 2.0 Will Be A Less Good Ride appeared first on In the Loop.
Face/Off vs Two-Face
April 06, 2023 01:39 - 2 hours - 68.6 MBThe guys review ArieForce One, complain about traffic in Orlando, deep dive random movies rides were themed to and cover off the news including Dragster predictions. The post Face/Off vs Two-Face appeared first on In the Loop.
Kenny Returns A Jacket
March 08, 2023 14:05 - 2 hours - 103 MBThe team goes to a lot of places: Super Nintendo World, Disneyland, Tron Coaster, Six Flags Over Georgia. There is also a lot of news like six flags announcements, peppa pig 2, Cedar Point news and Dorney getting a coaster. The post Kenny Returns A Jacket appeared first on In the Loop.
Big Cocaine Bear Mountain
January 31, 2023 15:19 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBEnd of the road for Mindbender, Universal going regional, flat rides getting removed, Tron opening date and more. The post Big Cocaine Bear Mountain appeared first on In the Loop.
Universal: From Epic To Europe
January 08, 2023 17:09 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBParkscope Joe joins the show to catch up on cocktails, tiki bars, and shows before diving into a lot of Universal content. From new coasters and trains to the rumor that seems to be warming up: does Universal buy PortAdventura? The post Universal: From Epic To Europe appeared first on In the Loop.
Theme Park Santa
December 22, 2022 14:32 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBHyde plays good six flags, bad six flags, some news is discussed and then it is time for theme park santa. The post Theme Park Santa appeared first on In the Loop.
We Were Wrong About Kings Island 2023
November 24, 2022 14:19 - 2 hours - 81 MBLots of stuff on this show including trips to Gatlinburg and IAAPA, Disney changes the bobs, Lagoon finally announces primordial and much more. The post We Were Wrong About Kings Island 2023 appeared first on In the Loop.
Ranger Doing TikTok Dances
October 19, 2022 14:08 - 2 hours - 80.8 MBAnnouncements from SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Tampa, parks going to year round ops, a lot happening in pigeon forge and listener questions. The post Ranger Doing TikTok Dances appeared first on In the Loop.
Proletariat
September 29, 2022 14:54 - 2 hours - 80.5 MBThe podcast crew talks haunt reviews, what they think is happening with dragster, SEAS announcements and more. The post Proletariat appeared first on In the Loop.
FreeRT & Announcement Season
August 20, 2022 18:03 - 2 hours - 81.5 MBRecapping the awesome FreeRT event and diving into all the 2023 announcements. The post FreeRT & Announcement Season appeared first on In the Loop.
EuroTrips
August 05, 2022 15:00 - 3 hours - 114 MBHyde goes to Spain. Legend goes to Sweden, Austria, Italy and Germany. Buckle up it’s a long one. The post EuroTrips appeared first on In the Loop.
Magnum would be the DH (updated)
July 18, 2022 15:30 - 2 hours - 128 MBUpdated- Drew and Hyde chat about F1 Miami Grand Prix, Cedar Fair vs California, baseball YouTube channels, bucket list coasters & pretty much everything else. This is the full show – previous version had an error. The post Magnum would be the DH (updated) appeared first on In the Loop.
To Iowa, Europe And The Bridge
June 16, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 85 MBThe hosts go on a few adventures, SeaWorld brings back the standup coaster, Cedar Point building a 12 million dollar restaurant and Barbie gets a flying theater. The post To Iowa, Europe And The Bridge appeared first on In the Loop.
Announcing Our FreeRT 2022 Event at Adventureland in Iowa
June 09, 2022 18:01 - 7 minutes - 2.75 MBWe here at In The Loop are very happy to announce the 2022 version of our FreeRT event which will be taking place at Adventureland in Iowa on Saturday August 13. This event will include free ERT (exclusive ride time before the park opens on the monster roller coaster), free lunch and free beer. To... Read more » The post Announcing Our FreeRT 2022 Event at Adventureland in Iowa appeared first on In the Loop.
Been a minute
May 13, 2022 22:10 - 2 hours - 76.5 MBThe podcast crew has been all over the place, some new immersive art stuff coming soon, more news and listener questions. The post Been a minute appeared first on In the Loop.
Judge Roy Scream
April 08, 2022 20:27 - 3 hours - 122 MBThe podcast team gets hyped for a tilt coaster and some other 2023 leaks, talk recent adventures and some great listener questions. The post Judge Roy Scream appeared first on In the Loop.
The Star Wars Cruise Ship
March 30, 2022 03:14 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBSpecial guest this week gives us the full breakdown of his time on (aboard? in?) Disney’s Star Wars hotel cruise which journeys to a place that sounds a lot like Florida. But it isn’t. It is a space port. At least it sounds better than Nassau. The post The Star Wars Cruise Ship appeared first on In the Loop.
Frog Hopper Walk Of Double Shame
March 06, 2022 19:02 - 2 hours - 101 MBDrew goes to Peppa Pig Theme Park and the guys review Iron Gwazi and Ice Breaker plus news and questions. The post Frog Hopper Walk Of Double Shame appeared first on In the Loop.
Countdown To Peppa Pig
February 03, 2022 17:05 - 3 hours - 99.1 MBDrew The Intern makes his return, a loss in Germany, SeaWorld makes a bid to buy Cedar Fair, Six Flags changes passes, Silver Dollar City buys a bunch of land. The post Countdown To Peppa Pig appeared first on In the Loop.
The Blue Streak Is Gone But You Can Make Out At Six Flags
January 13, 2022 18:57 - 2 hours - 97.7 MBThe first podcast of 2022 brings lots of news including Knott’s berry exciting future, palace buys adventureland, lots of six flags news, darkoaster and major work on the beast. The post The Blue Streak Is Gone But You Can Make Out At Six Flags appeared first on In the Loop.
Cinnamon Bread Moonshine
December 02, 2021 20:41 - 3 hours - 110 MBLots of news this week including: new coaster for adventureland NY, dollywood 2023 coaster, six flags new CEO, disney world stops selling AP’s, CP closing antique autos and much more. The post Cinnamon Bread Moonshine appeared first on In the Loop.
IAAPA 2021
November 19, 2021 23:24 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThe podcast crew talks about IAAPA 2021, the news that came out of it and tales from the show room floor. The post IAAPA 2021 appeared first on In the Loop.
At Least You Didn’t Lose Derrick Henry
November 02, 2021 16:13 - 2 hours - 81.8 MBMystery infinity coaster, SFMM building a new coaster, more fun coming to legoland and more. The post At Least You Didn’t Lose Derrick Henry appeared first on In the Loop.
2021 Fantasy Football Punishment Revealed
October 05, 2021 14:55 - 2 hours - 80.7 MBHyde rides the new mindbender, Legend goes everywhere, plus news on glenwood caverns, universal and iowa. The post 2021 Fantasy Football Punishment Revealed appeared first on In the Loop.
Road Tripping To All The Credits
August 31, 2021 03:17 - 2 hours - 59.9 MBHyde checks in from the road as him and his friend Bryan clean up all the credits across WV, PA and Jersey. Or at least try to. The post Road Tripping To All The Credits appeared first on In the Loop.
Announcement Season
August 10, 2021 18:53 - 2 hours - 89.3 MBHyde goes to CP, Legend goes to the PBR Brewery and some new rides got announced. The post Announcement Season appeared first on In the Loop.
Live from I 95
July 30, 2021 18:29 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBMolly and the legend talk all about the big road trip up the east coast The post Live from I 95 appeared first on In the Loop.
Vengeance vs. Verstappen
July 10, 2021 05:31 - 3 hours - 102 MBA big week with everything from did Drew’s favorite coaster change?, to parenting advice, update from Larry Larson on new business strategy, will Max win the championship, Dollywood predictions, NASCAR rumors, Fun Spot RMC, Miami GP hype level, and even Epic Universal. We’ll be impressed if you make it to the end. Recorded at the... Read more » The post Vengeance vs. Verstappen appeared first on In the Loop.
Rusty Nail
June 16, 2021 14:54 - 3 hours - 131 MBTrips to Chicago, Texas and Michigan. News from Dollywood, Fiesta Texas, Fun Spot and more. The post Rusty Nail appeared first on In the Loop.
Cedar Fair Problems
May 23, 2021 17:55 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBHyde rides VelociCoaster, Legend goes to St Louis, plus news and questions. The post Cedar Fair Problems appeared first on In the Loop.
VelociCoaster and News and Trips
May 03, 2021 15:14 - 2 hours - 144 MBThe Legend rides velocicoaster, news of the week, trip reports and listener questions. The post VelociCoaster and News and Trips appeared first on In the Loop.
Bumper Car Playlist
April 11, 2021 15:54 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBGood friend of the show Parkscope Joe joins us to chat news, rant about Disney and Star Wars because of course, and most importantly figure out what would be on our bumper car playlist. The post Bumper Car Playlist appeared first on In the Loop.
2021 Hype List
March 21, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBNews from California, Conneaut and CP before the guys talk 2021 new ride hype lists The post 2021 Hype List appeared first on In the Loop.
Catching Up With News & Drew
March 08, 2021 19:35 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBDrew The Full Time Employee makes a return to chat about everything from ranking coasters, to all the latest news and of course talk about the almighty Magnum XL 200. The post Catching Up With News & Drew appeared first on In the Loop.
Power Ranking The 2020 Additions
February 02, 2021 14:59 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBIt is the annual power rankings show, taking a look at the best rides that opened last year. We get opening dates from Cedar Fair and a lot of juicy stories from the disney parks. The post Power Ranking The 2020 Additions appeared first on In the Loop.
Talking Theme Park Fan The Musical
January 27, 2021 21:58 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBJoin The Legend, Nick and Owen as they discuss the upcoming Theme Park Fan: The Musical The post Talking Theme Park Fan The Musical appeared first on In the Loop.
Power Ranking Coasters We Want To Ride
January 06, 2021 14:58 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBBGW goes year round, more ride delays, new worlds tallest and fastest coaster coming. Plus the guys rank the coasters in the country they haven’t been on, but want to ride. The post Power Ranking Coasters We Want To Ride appeared first on In the Loop.
The Craziest Theme Park Stories Of 2020
December 23, 2020 16:29 - 2 hours - 99.8 MBWe recap the wildest news stories of the 2020 amusement park year, Legend goes to Texas, plus news and listener feedback. The post The Craziest Theme Park Stories Of 2020 appeared first on In the Loop.
The crazy news stories keep coming
December 03, 2020 00:48 - 2 hours - 57.6 MBOf course there is talk about Indiana Beach’s crazy coaster addition, but we also cover our recent trips to Christmas events and talk about all the other coaster news out there. The post The crazy news stories keep coming appeared first on In the Loop.