The Parkscope Podcast
317 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 109 ratingsThe Parkscope Podcast is an irreverent look into the world of amusement parks and themed entertainment. Our show covers everything - from regional roller coasters to multi-billion dollar themed attractions and everything in between.
EXPLICIT WARNING: Some adult language, situations, and beverages occur. It's all PG-13 fun.
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Episodes
106- Parksuck
August 19, 2016 04:30 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBJoe and Lane watch the Falcons vs the Browns and instantly date the show. They talk about the additions to the Cedar Fair parks, Blaze Pizza, the shocker, Disney theme park and resort security changes, American Horror Story, Toothsome, and answer your questions.
105- Truck Nuts
August 13, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 97 MBJoe, Lane, Mike, and Nick are here to talk THEME PARKS. THEME. PARKS. Want some Kings Island? BAM. We got it. Jungle Jims? BOOM. There we go. Hey want some Dollywood? BLAM! Then we throw some frooted Halloween Horror Nights, Jungle Books, Guardians, Imagineering, and brotherly love.
104- Kong is the Bomb Dot Com
July 22, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBJoe, Ann, Mike, Nick, and Sean talk about their last trip to Orlando. They discuss Soarin' Around the World, Frozen, Kong, and more!
103- Shanghai Disneyland Review
July 16, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBJoe and Guillaume from Le Parcorama talk VR coasters, Europe parks, and Guillaume gives his review of Shanghai Disneyland. Make sure to follow Guillaume at on twitter and on his blog!
102- Walt's Frozen Head
July 07, 2016 03:30 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBJoe, Nick, and Benjamin Lancaster from The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head all download Pokemon GO and pick which hats and backpacks to wear. After a little Nintendo and Halloween 2 talk we dive into the story behind, filming, and post production of The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head. Go follow on Twitter and back them on Kickstarter!
101- It's Tough to be a Water Bug
July 01, 2016 03:30 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBJoe, Lane, Nick, and Mike are joined by Banks Lee of Attractions the Show to talk about Volcano Bay, a new Universal Orlando hotel, Chance takes over Halloween Horror Nights, Guardians of the (annoyed grunt) Galaxy, and then Banks gives us the skinny on the new attractions in central Florida this summer!
100- Flimsy Buns
June 09, 2016 03:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBJoe, Nick, and Sean talk Shanghai Roaring Rapids, Disney Springs, new Disneyland hotel, Skull Island TM previews, #DareToChance, and we close out with Sean and Nick's trip reports!
99- Sanding Wood
June 02, 2016 03:30 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBJoe and Lane start out talking about nighttime Disney's Animal Kingdom before being joined by Mike and then Brian from Orlando to close out the show with some listener questions. Also Mike sanded wood.
98- Valverenanen
May 26, 2016 03:30 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBJoe, Lane, and Nick reunite for the anniversary of their graduation pub crawl only to find the childhood town they grew up in has been invaded. Before their deaths they talk about local theme park news and updates, Shanghai Disneyland impressions, Disney Springs opening and STK, Grad Nights, Frozen Ever After opening, Mako testing, Kong AAs, Hulk details, Universal zoning land, CityWalk evicting tenants, and shortly touch on Joe's trip to Orlando.
Hot Takes May 11th, 2016
May 12, 2016 02:00 - 9 minutes - 9.78 MBJoe's quick takes on some news from this week. Hulk, Shanghai, etc.
97- Gerald McBoing-Boing (Comcast/DreamWorks Merger)
April 29, 2016 02:00 - 51 minutes - 48.2 MBJoe, Lane, Nick, and Sean convene for an emergency meeting of The Midnight Society to discuss Universal's proposed purchase of DreamWorlds Animation.
96- Free Universal TShirts
April 28, 2016 03:30 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBJoe, Mike, Nick, and Ann vow revenge of their heist partner after he steals all the gold from a caper in Venice. Tokyo Disneyland Resort additions, Kong updates, Volcano Bay construction, HHN26 houses, Paddlefish, and then a huge trip report from Mike and Ann!
95- Rivers of LOL
April 21, 2016 03:30 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBJoe, Lane, Mike, and Nick celebrate a bachelor party in Las Vegas and wake up forgetting what happened and where the groom is. We talk about regional parks, the start of Halloween Horror Nights announcements, Magic Kingdom after hours event attendance, Disney's Awaken Summer media event, why it's really dumb to call Animal Kingdom at night "like a 5th park", Avatar, Star Wars, Toy Story Playland, Lane's Dark Side race rant, and Nick's Grad Bash.
94- Wizarding World West
April 14, 2016 03:45 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBJoe and Lane are joined by David Daut from Heroic Hollywood to talk about his first visits to Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood. In addition we talk about Tom Staggs, Rivers of Light, Tower of Terror 'bars', MyMagic+, Kong, Disney Cruise Line, new wand experiences at Wizarding World Japan, and local craft beer (and water).
Quickie- WWoHP Hollywood Live
April 07, 2016 12:45 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MBJoe is joined by Jon Green early in the morning to talk to him about the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood, live from in line!
93- Better Late Than Never
April 02, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBJoe has some Hoof Hearted, Mike hates Guardians of the Galaxy, Lane talks about Dollywood, and Nick talks Marvel. Also SeaWorld, USH tickets, WDW parties, Hulk, and Kong.
92- Southern Delegates
March 17, 2016 01:30 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBLane, Mike, and Nick talk about USH's permanent The Walking Dead House, Kong rumors and news, and Toothsome Chocolate Factor at CityWalk. Then LitemAndHyde joins the guys from Orlando for quick live update. Plus some listeners questions are answered!
91- Team Dingus
March 10, 2016 04:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBJoe and Mike are two parapsychologists who start a ghost hunting business in New York after being fired from their plush university research gigs. Joining them are Jon Fu and Jonathan Green from Inside Universal to talk about the changes to Universal Studios Hollywood over the past two years, speakers, wood beams, press tours with Alan Gilmore, sight lines, grab and go food venues, stink pickles, tile flooring, Japan, and Mike being Lost in Translation. Make sure to follow Inside Universal o...
90- Face Stuff
March 04, 2016 12:30 - 1 hour - 82 MBJoe, Lane, and Mike are three actors who are sent to Mexico to audition for bandit fighter roles only to be confused by the locals as actual heroes. They then talk about VR coasters, Disney operations cuts, price increases, Kong updates, Rivers of Light, and future of Universal parks rumors.
89- Armani at a Hotel 6
February 16, 2016 01:30 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBJoe, Lane, Nick, and Sean are joined by internet legend Len Testa of the Unofficial Guide series, TouringPlans.com, and The Disney Dish Podcast with Jim Hill. We debate the price of steel, the German economy, Armani suits, concierge level on the Disney Cruise Line, Washington D.C. touring, ticket price increases, nighttime habits, best cheap hotels around Walt Disney World, and knee high sinks. Make sure to check out The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line and The Unofficial Guide to ...
88- A Fist Full of Weasley
February 05, 2016 03:30 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBNOTE: Apology for the crackling from Joe's microphone, it only lasts the first few minutes of recording. Joe and Nick are joined by Felipe and Meg to mostly talk about A Celebration of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, January 29th-31st. We also briefly discuss Universal Studios Hollywood's ticket changes and performance auditions for Reign of Kong?
87- Pirates of Dagobah
January 22, 2016 02:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBJoe, Mike, Nick, and Sean start the new year off right by talking Shanghai Disneyland, Star Wars land, the validity of wine as an alcohol choice, Reign of Kong, Hulk, Volcano Bay, more UOR construction, snow, and take your questions.
86- Seth Lord
December 22, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBJoe and Nick are joined by Seth Kubersky from The Unofficial Guide series and TouringPlans.com! Reporting live from Disney's Hollywood Studios, Seth describes the new Star Wars food and drink offerings, talks about the Star Wars launch bay, and Star Tours. Then we dive into metal detectors at parks, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood opening, Disneyland construction, goats, virtual reality, I Drive, Nick's weekend Orlando trip, answer your questions, and more!
Spoilerscope: The Force Awakens
December 19, 2015 03:20 - 1 hour - 73 MBJoe, Meg, and Sean talk SPOILERS about Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Do not listen until you've seen the movie, you've been warned!
85- Land Acquisitions
December 11, 2015 03:45 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBJoe, Mike, and Sean discuss Joe's quick Orlando trip, Grinchmas, food, Christmas traditions, Universal's option on a contract for 450+ acres of land, Kong, Joe as Mini Me, and more!
84- Disneyland Trip Planning with The Trackers!
November 25, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBJoe and Nick are joined by the one and only Jim and Tenn, I mean Tim and Jenn, Tracker! We cover Tim's trip to IAAPA 2015, rumors of The Secret Life of Pets dark ride at IoA, help Tim and Jenn plan their FIRST Disneyland trip, ceiling fans, Final Destination deaths, and more! Make sure to follow Tim and Jenn on Twitter and check out their awesome YouTube videos!
83- The Unofficial Guide's Bob Sehlinger
November 13, 2015 03:00 - 53 minutes - 59.7 MBWe're back after a break! Joe and Mike are joined by Bob Sehlinger of The Unofficial Guide series to talk about New Fantasyland, SeaWorld's big announcements last week regarding rides and killer whales, and Race Through New York with Jimmy Fallon. We close out with an interview with Bob about his background, fandom of Disney and the parks, funny stories from his research trips, hilarious stories about Len Testa, and more!
82- La Grande Sierra de Culo
October 01, 2015 03:45 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBJoe, Nick, and Sean discuss Disney Springs, The Incredible Hulk, their recent trip to Universal Orlando, and then dig right into Halloween Horror Nights 25 reviews! Make sure to enter in our giveaway of Halloween Horror Nights: The Unofficial Story and Guide 2015!
81- Halloween Horror Nights: The Unofficial Story and Guide
September 20, 2015 18:00 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MBJoe is joined by Christopher Ripley, author of Halloween Horror Nights: The Unofficial Story and Guide 2015. We discuss Chris' history with the event, creation of the book, recount some fun stories from past events, turning points of Horror Nights, and more! And make sure to enter our giveaway of the book!
80- Lets Talk Halloween Horror Nights and Disaster!
September 08, 2015 22:30 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBJoe, Nick, and Sean cover the news of Disaster!'s closing, Halloween Horror Nights unveil, Joe's trip to Kings Island and Michigan's Adventure, and then answer your questions.
79- The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando
August 20, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBJoe, Mike, and Nick are joined by Seth Kubersky, fresh off the publishing of his latest book The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando. We talk D23, Seth's trip to Disneyland's 60th, the creation and specifics of the book, and then your questions! Win a copy of the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando: http://www.parkscope.net/p/the-unofficial-guide-to-universal.html
78- D23 After Party
August 16, 2015 18:30 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBNOTE: Sorry for poor audio quality. Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean are drunk on Disney Parks news and Rougabrew as we recap all the D23 Parks and Resorts announcements. Star Wars, Avatar, Shanghai, Skipper Canteen, Toy Story Land, and MORE! Make sure to also enter to win a copy of the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando!
LIVE! D23 Parks and Resorts Presentation 2015
August 16, 2015 06:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBJoe and Mike are joined by Brian from OU and friend of the site Lane to talk over the live presentation of D23 2015 Parks and Resorts Presentation. Star Wars, Toy Story Land, Avatar, Rivers of Light, and MORE!
77- D23 Extravaganza!
August 11, 2015 03:30 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBJoe, Nick, and Sean conspire to talk D23 predictions and then answer your questions. Also make sure to enter our contest to win a copy of the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando by visiting Parkscope.net.
76- Drew Must Die
July 24, 2015 03:30 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBJoe, Nick, and Sean join forces to battle the evils of Universal third park rumors, talk Star Wars plans, Sapphire Falls news, and then answer your listener questions.
75- Mikey Actually Likes It
July 18, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBJoe, Mike, and Nick congress to discuss Portofino Bay, menu changes at UOR, and then spend a ton of time talking about Shanghai Disneyland announcements. And Joe has an Uh-Oa during the episode.
74- Throw a Cow at Them
July 02, 2015 23:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBJoe, Mike, and Brian from OrlandoUnited.com are joined by the one, the only Jim Hill to discussion Disney's Hollywood Studios make over and closures, Star Wars, Toy Story Playland, Epcot changes, Illuminations replacement, Jurassic World, Marvel, Nintendo, and more.
73- Please Send Us Water
June 27, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBJoe, Nick, and Sean are joined by Jon Fu from InsideUniversal.net to discuss banning selfie sticks, Fast and Furious Supercharged, the Universal Studios Hollywood Nighttime Tram Tour, capacity and parking woes at Hollywood, Disneyland pushing for admissions tax exemption in exchange for $1bn in expansion, Disney's Hollywood Studios rumors, Twister permits, and more.
GameScope Post E3 2015
June 23, 2015 02:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBJoe and Sean talk about Bethesda, Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft, Sony, and Nintendo's press conferences and announcements from E3 2015.
GameScope June 2015 Pt 1
June 08, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBJoe drinks some 2XOne and is joined by Sean to talk about Nintendo NX, Nintendo on mobile, Persona 5, Fallout 4, Splatoon, Yooka-Laylee, and E3 predictions.
72- Volcano Bae
May 31, 2015 19:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBJoe, Mike (for a hot second), Nick, and Sean are joined by friends of the podcast Brian and Andy from OrlandoUnited.com to talk Raptors, new rollercoasters at Busch and SeaWorld, and Volcano Bay water park.
71- Live Show, Guys
May 23, 2015 03:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBJoe, Mike, and Sean talk Star Wars Weekends, Wilderness Lodge, and then are joined by Seth Kubersky to talk Disneyland's 60th and Halloween Horror Nights 25. While we try to end the show we just end up talking about some video games.
70- Nintendo and Kong
May 09, 2015 06:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBWe have a full house today with Joe, Mike, Nick, Sean, and Drew from OrlandoUnited.com. Skull Island: Rise of Kong. Nintendo at Universal (I still can't believe that's happening).
69- Sean Loves Bread
May 01, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBJoe, Nick, and Sean join to discuss SeaWorld's and Busch Gardens Tampa's new coasters, Innoventions closing, Cedar Point, exclusive beers, Project Dig, HHN25, NBC Sports Grill Brew bad name, The Great Piggy Bank Adventure, Marvel will always be at UOR, and then we cover Sean's trip and his love of bread!
68- Wand Games
April 17, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBJoe, Nick, and Lane talk abut their trip to MCO this past weekend with talk of SeaWorld, Diagon Alley, Cabana Bay, Celestina Warbeck, being picked for a wand, Trader Sam's, CowFish, and more!
67- Give Us Plastic APs
April 03, 2015 03:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBJoe, Mike, Nick, and Sean are joined by Taylor from OrlandoInformer.com to discuss Six Flags, Polynesian, Trader Sam's, SeaWorld PR blunders, ad hominem attacks, Springfield west, King Kong AAs, HHN25, your questions, and more!
66- E Ticket Walls
March 19, 2015 02:00 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBTONIGHT! Mike, Sean, and Joe talk about Innoventions West, Kong, Trader Sam's, Nintendo, and answer your questions!
65- Double the Fun
March 08, 2015 03:30 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBJoe, Mike, and Nick hate on Disney and love Universal by praising the new MK hub, the cool new Adventureland restaurant concept, Innoventions closing at Disneyland, Mike's Disneyland vendetta, Disney chickening out by just adding 50% capacity to existing attractions, the hat's down ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, Universal's non-news on water bottle bans and ticket price increases, HHN 25, Gringotts downtime, Kong hype, and your questions!
64- It's Not The Harry Potter Celebration without You, Hagrid
January 31, 2015 05:01 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBJoe, Mike, Nick, and Sean get together to discuss measles, anniversaries, celebrations, Disney Springs, Sean's trip, Mike filing papers, Baloo meowing, warm butterbeer, and ghosts. Then we jump on twitter and answer your weird, last minute questions.