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The Drunk Riders
The amusement industry podcast filled with a bunch of drunk fools. We are certainly not for everyone. If you like swearing, off topic, and slightly sexual commentary as well as ACTUAL content? You've come to the right place.
Episodes
The Drunk RidersEverything is fine. Chill out everyone. - Episode 276
Top Thrill 2 closes and the reactions are all over the spectrum. But lets be honest.. chill yall. The boys discuss TT2, its closure, reasons why, as well as…
The Drunk RidersRollbacks are fun right? RIGHT? - Episode 275
It's not that big of a deal right? Maybe? The boys discuss Indiana Beach's new ride and what happened this week. That, ValleyFair, Six Flags America's revamps…
The Drunk RidersSix Flags made this episode SPICY! - Episode 274
Who we kidding.. it was off the rails from the start. We're back discussing Marineland's ride closures, chaperone policies, Six Flags and Cedar Fair news…
The Drunk RidersRules? Top Thrill 2 has them and people are PISSED! - Episode 273
Top Thrill 2 drops its rules and restrictions and they're interesting to say the least, especially the lockers. Your boys discuss the ride and its policies as…
The Drunk RidersWhat is going on with Steel Curtain? - Episode 272
Kennywood announced Steel Curtain's closure but.. why? The boys discuss that, Iron Menaces' Media Day, Steel Force maybe incredible.. a metric ton of your fan…
The Drunk RidersHow many creds is it anyway? - Episode 271
Everything is made up and the creds don't matter! The boys discuss.. a little bit of everything this week, from Iron Menace, Hershey getting a screaming swing…
The Drunk RidersRetracking and Testing here, there, and everywhere! - Episode 270
The boys are finally back to discuss the rides continuing to be built and tested as the season approaches! That, Mike's recent Disneypocolypse, Valleyscare…
The Drunk RidersWho would have thought? - APRIL FOOLS!
Your boys are back for a special episode discussing the big change with Google Podcasts! With it closing down, what does it mean for your favorite podcast?…
The Drunk RidersStarfall Racers is a whole.. coaster? - Episode 269
Starfall Racers at Epic Universe is testing more and more and hot takes and opinions are going wild. The boys discuss their thoughts as well as Nemmy's return…
The Drunk RidersStumble in the Hole was yet another BANGER! - Episode 268
Yet another BBCC Stumble in the books and Silver Dollar City did not disappoint. The boys recap the Stumble as well as news from Dododonpa closing, Starfall…
The Drunk RidersIs Hyperia's drop going to be legit or trash? - Episode 267
With Hyperia getting topped off, that epic drop could be phenomenal.. or trash. The boys discuss that, Fire in the Hole, Carowinds, Zamperla, the stumble this…
The Drunk RidersHow far would SkyRushs new restraints take it in CoasterMadness? - Episode 266
CoasterMadness is back and we fill out all of our brackets, much to the chagrin of Mike (X2 ain't making it far). That, SkyRushs new restraints and the impact…
The Drunk RidersThe Gravity Group may be carried out by security? All things are possible. - Episode 265
Joined by Brian, Hunter, James, Jonathan, and the legendary Chad Miller of The Gravity Group, we discuss everything from the companies humble beginnings to…
The Drunk RidersThe Pennsylvania Menace has returned! - Episode 264
Ryan Eldredge, Manager of PR and Comms for Dorney Park, is back in a heck of a show talking all things park related, from Iron Menace to new theming as well as…
The Drunk RidersVelocicoaster.. maintenance? NO WAY! - Episode 263
Wait.. you mean to say Velocicoaster actually requires shutdowns every once in a while? Don't tell anyone. The boys discuss the lunacy of some folks as well…
The Drunk RidersEpic Universe dropping all the noise and the world is on fire - Episode 262
You already know. Epic Universe dropped 7 minutes of beautiful glory to the world this week along with a ton of details. We discuss everything and anything we…
The Drunk RidersAlton Towers at night? Really? Hallelujah! - Episode 261
Alton Towers is finally giving more night operating hours and given their schedule, best get there to enjoy it now as this is a rarity! That, more Epic…
The Drunk RidersMitch Hawker 2004 was crazy! Let's redo it! - Episode 260
We brought back the 2004 Mitch Hawker Wood and Steel Polls and redid them in one, solid and beautiful poll with nothing but arguing along the way. That, as…
The Drunk RidersWe're extorting Mr. Six for all he's got! - Episode 259
You KNOW he's got it saved up, and we're taking him for all he's worth! We have to build our private island somehow! That silly tangent, Universal rumors…
The Drunk RidersThis was an adventure. - Episode 258
News was light so we went rogue. Covering the lone big news of the week at Kentucky Kingdom, we subsequently went off the rails and had a blast doing it…
The Drunk RidersThe Drunk Rider Awards | Vol. 5 - Episode 257
In the 5th version of the TDR Awards, your boys cover every single category possible is on the table from the worst take, best beer, worst restraints as well…
The Drunk RidersHoneymoons, Wobbles, and Creds, oh my! - Episode 256
Mike took his Honeymoon to Europe for creds all over the place and Marc and Marcus slipped down to Cincinnati for beer, food, Winterfest, and Gravity Group fun…
The Drunk RidersMaybe we did? Maybe we didn't? Wouldn't YOU like to know. - Episode 255
I mean.. you already know. JOINED BY ANDREW STILWELL from Coaster101, we talk about our recent trips, Mike's wedding shenanigans, Top Thrill 2 testing, a…
The Drunk RidersThorpe Park rocking some new branding and it is.. divisive? - Episode 254
People are up in arms? No.. they love it. Well.. who knows at this point as Thorpe has rebranded. The boys discuss that, Universal going European…
The Drunk RidersHappy Stumblesgiving! - Episode 253
Happy Thanksgiving! As a special surprise, we announce the next Buzzed Bars Stumble, fun stuff coming soon, what you AND we're thankful for and much more in…
The Drunk RidersIAPPA is back with.. a lot of TRAINS? Well more than that but you know.. - Episode 252
The yearly IAAPA Expo happened in Orlando and trains were revealed EVERYWHERE for everything. The boys discuss Top Thrill 2, Good Gravy, Falcon's Flight as…
The Drunk RidersSix Flags and Cedar Fair are one at last. LET THE CEREMONY BEGIN! - Episode 251
Insane that Six Flags and Cedar Fair are now going to be one. The boys discuss the ramifications and.. silly scenarios around the merger. That, Big Bear…
The Drunk RidersThe Legend has arrived! Jeffery Siebert finally joins TDR - Episode 250
We're joined by the Texas Legend, Jeffery Siebert, Park President of Six Flags Fiesta Texas. We talk his history, his plans, what the park has done and might…
The Drunk RidersFalcon's Flight 531ft tall hill rises at Six Flags Qiddiya - Episode 249
Falcon's Flight is.. a huge ride. The boys discuss.. well the whole damn thing! Don't forget.. the slap bet still exists. That, Penguin Trek, Legendland? Cedar…
The Drunk RidersIs another Arrow biting the dust? Demon MIGHT be on life support! - Episode 248
With not a lot of news.. tangents are EVERYWHERE. We do discuss Excalibur at Funtown (get it Gravity Group!) Universal Hollywood and FAM, Kid Flash, and MAYBE…
The Drunk RidersIs Halloween Horror Nights the most disappointing event ever? - Episode 247
We had a blast in Florida last week visiting SeaWorld, Busch Gardens.. but the main event was Halloween Horror Nights and the boys were.. well mixed in their…
The Drunk RidersB&M dipping their toes into a new market. Will they take over? - Episode 246
B&M is bringing another "multigenerational" coaster to the world.. but is this going to be it or will these be the next fad? The boys discuss that as well as…
The Drunk RidersSooperDooperStumble was insane even with a Tropical Storm! - Episode 245
You KNOW Buzzed Bars showed up at Hershey and even though the remnants of a tropical storm tried to slow us down, they didn't stop us! The boys recap the…
The Drunk RidersWe all may be single soon.. - Episode 244
Joined by ALL THREE of our significant others, the roasting and sass is legendary as the boys discuss the news, our takes, and maybe even add in a Stumble…
The Drunk RidersGolden Tickets are out and.. we have thoughts - Episode 243
Golden Tickets are here and there may have been some collusion.. maybe? Listen, we won't say anything if you don't say anything. Top Thrill 2 updates, Port…
The Drunk RidersLake Compounce is retracking Wildcat.. again! - Episode 242
Wildcat is getting the Gravity Group treatment and.. it may turn into a true banger like Dash across the park. The boys discuss that, Loch Ness Monster and…
The Drunk RidersSix Flags announcements came and went and people are.. angry? - Episode 241
Six Flags came and dropped all the new investments and people have.. "feelings". We discuss everything top to bottom, as well as some of the reaction. That…
The Drunk RidersReturn of the King, Adam Sandy - Episode 240
The Man, the Myth, the Legend Adam Sandy returns to talk his recent travels, Zamperla expanding its portfolio, and this small ride you may have heard of called…
The Drunk RidersThe Moose Is Loose! - Episode 239
RMC finally unveiled the Moose family coaster and some folks adore it and what it could mean while others don't. The boys discuss that, Fire in the Hole 2…
The Drunk RidersIron Demon Drop.. I mean Menace.. is here and looks LEGIT - Episode 238
Dorney Park announces its first coaster in a while and we are here for it. The boys discuss where Iron Menace could end up ranking as well as what it may feel…
The Drunk RidersTop Thrill 2 got gravy boated - Episode 237
Top Thrill 2 erupted this week for Cedar Point only to be overshadowed by THE BEST GRAVY. The boys discuss all the fun of this week as well as their recent…
The Drunk RidersWhat color is Magnum really? - Episode 236
News is.. "light".. so you're boys got a draft together! Picking coasters of a huge number of colors is a lot harder then you think. The boys go in circles…
The Drunk RidersWobble Me Timbers was a BANGER - Episode 235
Wobble Me Timbers at Michigans Adventure was an absolute legendary time. The boys recap their weekend as well as the latest news from Dragster and HW's…
The Drunk RidersEric Bertch of Lost Island drops ALL the goodies - Episode 234
Eric Bertch stops in discussing Lost Island, where the idea came from, how he runs the park, and why his twitter is so out of pocket! That, a bunch more fan…
The Drunk RidersWhat's next for Fury 325? - Episode 233
Fury 325 surprised us all with the crack heard round the world. Carowinds and B&M are acting quick but what happened? The boys discuss that, the reaction, and…
The Drunk RidersGame respect game. Cedar Point is trolling and we are here for it. - Episode 232
Teasing and trolling.. Cedar Point makes me happy. But.. rumors galore are.. out of pocket. The boys discuss that, unfortunate news from Grona Lund, new…
The Drunk RidersStumbles of Fun was out of control and we LOVED it - Episode 231
Stumbles of Fun happened last weekend and boy did we have a blast. The boys recap not only the Stumble but their thoughts on Worlds of Fun and Lost Island…
The Drunk RidersMine Blower Revamp Failure? Uh oh.. - Episode 230
Did Fun Spot drop the ball and not revamping ALL of Mine Blower? Reviews are not good and the boys discuss. That, Zambezi's opening, ride closures, more Toro…
The Drunk RidersHoliwood Nights hits again and it was LEGENDARY - Episode 229
BBCC took over Holiwood Nights and it was epic. Singing? Check. Voyage at night? Double Check. Hanging with the best people on the planet? Hell yeah. Tune in…
The Drunk RidersHow does this great woodie compare? - Episode 228
Voyage is considered by many to be one of the greatest woodies.. but how does it compare to others after riding it at its possible peak? The boys discuss that…
The Drunk RidersBest Theme Park in Florida? - Episode 227
Epic Universe is shooting to be the best park in Florida and it's not looking half bad. The boys discuss its progress as well as Cedar Point, Disney news…
The Drunk RidersGotham City Escape is.. underwhelming? - Episode 226
Gotham City Escape may not live up to the hype, especially in comparison to recent Intamin creations. The boys discuss the recent POV's as well as other drops…
The Drunk RidersZinger's Revenge is almost here! Boy she looks GOOD! - Episode 225
Zambezi Zinger 2 is nearly complete and looks BALLER. The boys discuss how good she will ride as well as SDC and CGA's announcements, All American Triple Loop…
The Drunk RidersTHE LEGEND IS NO MORE! Goodbye T3! - Episode 224
The long fabled, sometimes loved and mostly hated SLC T3 has gone the way of the dodo. What's next for KK? The boys discuss that, Nemmy, Grizzly, Mine Blower…
The Drunk RidersIs it hot in here or is it just us? - Episode 223
Marcus and Mike battle on two sides of TERRIBLE hot takes, for and against. Be prepared for some interesting discussion and Mike trying to defend the WORST…
The Drunk RidersRMC merged with Larson.. new creds EVERYWHERE! - Episode 222
RMC surprised everyone with their merger with Larson.. what is next for the two big manufacturers? The boys discuss that, Toutatis, Hershey, TTD, a ton of your…
The Drunk RidersDorney Park spills the beans! Just like grandma used to make! - Episode 221
Joined by Ryan Eldredge, Manager of PR and Comms at Dorney Park, we discuss everything from the parks place in the industry, what it's like to run social…
The Drunk RidersToutatis POV dropped.. but is it reality? - Episode 220
We see POV's dropping everywhere with Toutatis giving us the biggest question.. is it truly how fast the ride will run? The guys will debate that along with…
The Drunk RidersB&M Hypers are... - Episode 219
We have a lot of surprises this episode.. tune in for some talk about certain rides we love and hate.. as well as a surprise ending that NO ONE saw coming.
The Drunk RidersScott from Upstop Media returns! - Episode 218
We're back with Scott from Upstop Media discussing everything from his crazy SNL story, getting a free Lambo, all of his 2022 and 2023 plans and much more in…