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
37 episodes
Son of Beat 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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34:24
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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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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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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Haunted Coasters Part 1
Sam's plan worked! With Gabe out sick she has free reign of the podcast to do anything she wants. And what she wants is a spooky episode. So join her this week as she delves into some of the most haunted coasters out there!Contact us at...
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Episode 22: Racing Coasters
Racing coasters are a unique commodity even in the roller coaster world and this week we have brought you two of the best. Diving into the history books Sam and Gabe have both chosen great coasters to high light the what racing coasters have to...
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30:46
Coasters 101: Wood vs Steel
Welcome to a new series appearing here on the podcast. Sam and Gabe would like to impart on to all of you their (mostly Gabe's) immense (honestly maybe miniscule) knowledge of roller coasters! This new series is aimed at newbies in the roller c...
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29:38
Episode 21: Most Unique Lift Hills.
Sam and Gabe really dive deep for the coasters featured this week as we take a look at 2 of the most unique rides ever cover on the podcast. Sam brings yet another form her Hersheypark trip, Fahrenheit while Gabe brings a little known coaster f...
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37:25
Episode 20: Most Recent Credits
Last week Sam and Gabe dove into the history books for their first credits but this week we time travel to current day. In this episode Sam brings a dueling coaster from Hersheypark, Lightning Racer while Gabe brings a small coaster from a smal...
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Episode 19: First Credits
Join Sam and Gabe as they dive into their own history books to discuss their first credits. We see here how Sam's love of meticulously themed, movie in a roller coaster started with Space Mountain. And now Gabe's love a coaster that can give yo...
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Episode 18: Battle of the Launches
The launch coaster renaissance is here! With the popularity of launch coaster growing Sam and Gabe decided to choose some fighters to really illustrate the type of coasters. Although they have quite the age difference Maxx Force and Stormrunner...
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35:07
Special Episode: Question Everything???
In the first special Episode for the podcast, we are testing Gabe's rollercoaster knowledge. No such thing as a stupid question and you can literally ask anything!Submit questions for future specials or Episode suggestions to coaste...
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Episode 17: Battle of the RMCs
In this episode, for once Sam and Gabe have chosen 2 coasters that actually make sense. Gabe brings an early RMC, Iron rattler while Sam brings one of their newest creations, Wildcats Revenge. Join us this week to see which of these RMCs take t...
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Episode 16: Battle for Last Place
Last week was the battle of the champions, well this week is the battle for the worst of worst. Sam brings her worst coaster, Iron Wolf, a defunct coaster from Six Flags Great America while Gabe brings a group of coasters, the S and S fre...
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Episode 15: The Battle of the Champions
We have finally made it! Join us this week as Sam and Gabe take their top fighters into the ring. That's right, we have finally made it to their number one coasters. Join us this week to see which best of the best coaster winds up on top!
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Episode 14: Ejector vs Floater Part Whatever
The runners up of Sam and Gabe's top 15 list is here! Join us this week as they compare 2 coasters that specialize in air time but approach the concept from completely opposite directions. Sam brings the tide and true B and M hyper, Ragin...
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