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Coaster Wars
Sam and Gabe are two roller coaster enthusiasts that are making their way through every theme park out there. In this podcast they will cover everything coasters! From comparing different roller coasters, to park specials and Coasters 101 to learn the basics, you can find it all here.
To contact us or submit roller coaster suggestions our email is coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
48 episodes
Season 2: Episode 8: Tunnels
tunnels, Tunnels, TUNNELS! An element that can add a lot to a roller coaster from additional height for a more thrilling drop to the illusion of more speed and much more. This week Gabe and Sam have brought two vastly different roller coasters ...
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Season 2: Episode 7: Coaster with Soul
In this podcast Sam and Gabe have mentioned roller coasters that feel like they are alive and have a personality all their own. This week they peruse their credit lists to find a couple coasters that really embody this sentiment. Sam brings a v...
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Trip Talks: Six Flags Great America
Gabe and Sam took a surprise trip to their home park, Six Flags Great America. They were a bit early for the opening of the new ride but got re-rides on some of their favorite coasters. Join us this week to check out the stacked line up this pa...
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Season 2: Episode 6: Custom Layout Arrows
This week Sam and Gabe take a look at one of the classic roller coaster companies to bring you two fun little coasters. A lot of the Arrows around are some kind of clone so Sam and Gabe tried to find the more unique ones from their credit lists...
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Coasters 101: Intamin
Join us this week for a Coasters 101 episode all about the roller coaster manufacturer Intamin. A swiss based company, Intamin has been both an innovator and a record breaker throughout their history bringing some of the most legendary rides in...
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59:31
Season 2: Episode 5: Janky but Fun
A common word used to describe generally rough coasters, Sam and Gabe try to bring the brighter side of Janky. Gabe has brought a fun coaster that unfortunely ended operations just last year while Sam brings a literal pile of scrap metal. Join ...
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36:49
Season 2: Episode 4: Mine Trains
A personal favorite of Sam and Gabe they dive into their credit lists to bring you their best Mine Trains. This week Sam brings a delightful little coaster from Six Flags Great Adventure, Runaway Mine Train while Gabe pushed the bounds of what ...
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36:33
Question Everything: Ride Forces and Elements
In this weeks episode Sam quizzes Gabe on ride elements and forces! Without the aid of the internet or visual aids Gabe has to try and explain the many twists and turns that a roller coaster train can take. This episode is an overview of genera...
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Season 2: Episode 3: Defunct Coasters We Have Ridden
Since this theme is working so well, we have one final episode where Sam and Gabe bring a couple of defunct coasters that they have ridden. Sam brings a little power house from nowhere Wisconsin, Avalanche and Gabe brings the reco...
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Season 2: Episode 2: Defunct Coaster You Wish You Could Have Ridden
After the Son of Beast special, Sam and Gabe decided to stick with the theme and talk about some coasters no longer operating but wish were still around. Coincidentally they both choose LIM launch coasters, Sam with Batman and Robin: The Chille...
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Son of Beast Special! Part 2
Part 2 is here! Last weeks episode went into depth on major contributing factors that lead to the building of Son of Beast. Tune in this week as we cover the actual construction and eventual down fall of this amusement park legend.
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Son of Beast Special! Part 1
It's finally here! Sam and Gabe finally sat down and recorded the Son of Beast Special! Join us this week and dive into RCCA and the coasters they managed to bring to life. This story feels like it's right out of a movie with shady dealings and...
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Season 2: Episode 1: Coasters You Want to Talk About But Can't Find a Reason To
Gabe and Sam have had a couple roller coasters bouncing around their brains that they haven't really bee able to make work with any other episode. So this week they throw out the theme so they can bring these two very unique rides to the table....
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Trip Talks: Carowinds, SFOG and Fun Spot Atlanta
Sam and Gabe head to the south for some warmer weather and great coasters!They find their way to the Carolinas and Atlanta for 3 different parks with quite the collection of coasters. Join us this week for park overviews and opinions on the...
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Season 2: Episode 0: Updates and Rollercoaster News
Hello Everyone! Gabe and Sam are finally back! This first episode of season 2 Sam and Gabe explain a few changes to the podcast including the transition into a seasons format along with some new series. But do not fret, the battles episod...
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43:32
Episode 27: Favorite Non-coaster Rides
Well when you go the a theme park, inevitably there are other rides besides roller coasters. As such Sam and Gabe decide to talk about some of their favorites which just coincidentally happen to both be water rides! Sam brings Log Chute from th...
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Episode 26: Nostalgia Factor
Sam and Gabe are finally back and with some personal favorites! Today they take a look at some coaster from their childhood that might not mean much to anyone else, but sure as heck mean a lot to them! Sam brings the wooden giant from Illinois,...
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33:14
Lagoon Special!
Sam and Gabe took a little break for 4th of July and are back with a special episode! They took a trip out to Salt Lake City, Utah to experience Lagoon, a small family owned park with a quirky little line up. Join us this week as they give an o...
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Episode 25: Non- B and M Hypers
After covering everything and anything B and M, Sam and Gabe thought they should show you exactly what a B and M isn't! Today they both bring an Intamin coaster over 200 ft to see what else the roller coaster world has to offer in this category...
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Coaster 101: B&M
Join Sam and Gabe this week to expand you coaster knowledge! This weeks topic delves into the first of the many roller coaster manufacturers, B&M. A staple of the industry and found at almost every park it's practically impossible to talk c...
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56:14
Episode 24: Bucket List Coasters
Sam and Gabe now jump to the future of their roller coaster careers and take a look at some coasters on their bucket lists. Gabe brings the RMC giant over in Europe, Zadra and Sam brings a still in progress ride form Universal, Donkey Kong Mine...
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34:21
Episode 23: Oldest Coaster Credits
Sam and Gabe are once again hitting the history books! They have both scoured their credit lists and brought forth the most ancient of fighters. Duking it out this week is Comet from Hersheypark and Blue Streak from Cedar Point. Join us for thi...
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29:38
Silver Dollar City Special!
Gabe is back and so is his voice in this Silver Dollar City Special! Gabe took a trip down to Branson, Missouri to add a few more credits to his list and to brag to Sam about some cool new coasters. Don't let her fool yah, she's jealous!
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