This episode, we're once again joined by Allison's fiancé Mike (with the Mullet) to talk about merchandise at the parks. We asked listeners what they love to collect and what will most convince them to buy merchandise, and boy did you all have a lot to say! We also talk about some trip recaps, the new YouTube channel and Allison's vlogging, our own collections, and making fun of Mike for him saying he's "not a big merch person."

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Merchandise Deep Dive! What Do Enthusiasts Love to Buy at Parks?

This episode, we’re celebrating hitting the one year mark of the podcast! What have been the listeners’ favorite guests and episodes? What creative endeavors do we all have coming on the horizon? Who is taking a small step back from podcasting?? All of this and more in this announcement-packed episode!

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Jenerally Analog: https://www.instagram.com/jenerally_analog/
Allison’s Publishing Company: https://www.instagram.com/fracturedmirrorpublishing/, https://www.fracturedmirrorpublishing.com/

One Year of the Inverted Creative Podcast!

This episode, we’re joined by Sara, whose only coaster knowledge comes from the 30 or so coasters she’s been on! What does a non-coaster enthusiast focus on when visiting the parks with enthusiast friends? Also, Jenn recaps some recent haunt visits and her park visits from her trip to the Netherlands, and Allison recaps short weekends at Holiday World, Beech Bend, and Cedar Point.

Make sure to check out Sara’s content! https://www.tiktok.com/@sargoesthere

What Do Non-Enthusiasts Notice Most at Parks?

This week it's just Allison and her good friend John Mike, who has grown up going to Holiday World, coming at you with another park deep dive! We talk about all the things we love about Holiday World, where it might be headed next, the marketing sensation that is Good Gravy!, the park's holiday theming, and more. Plus, a quick recap of Allison's trip to the Golden Ticket Awards at Carowinds!

Jungle Jike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junglejikes/

Holiday World Park Deep Dive!

September means it’s officially spooky season!! (Unless you’re Disney, then it’s August.) But, we’re joined by our friend Kelli—who knows way more about HHN than all of us combined—to talk all things spooky season at parks! What makes a good park halloween events, what events we’ve been to, and those little creative touches that make a huge difference in the guest experience. Plus a couple trips recaps, a couple rants, a roast of an opening, and more!

Thrill Chills and Spills Podcast: tinyurl.com/TCASSpotify [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2FTCASSpotify%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacFYn0UTxvqvT6w_BLjY53YyTxo2VYxUFjp3-0cBW4zd9BFo77gN2RYFeKw8A_aem_ixfw8vIA_sTTegOLl-690A&e=AT1GgnVuVVtRSME1Vl3ayBt--icPO043qFDAtATZHZrLnz5FYNi1deF8l4952rkgMLVhYFOzbKsaK8Ko-1Vmj0OqH9RkH6fgdxduiG5PGw]

Spooky Season Is Here! Halloween Event Deep Dive

We had such a blast talking with our friend Airtime Myke! He has his hands in a bunch of difference creative coaster outlets, and we covered them all in our chat! We have a few trip recaps across the board, Myke talks Japan and his first true international travel experience, and we discuss Myke's YouTube origins, Coaster Cuzzies podcast, his pure love of freespins, and the start of the Blusiast coaster club.

Check Myke out all over the place!
https://www.instagram.com/airtime_myke/
https://www.instagram.com/coastercuzzies
https://www.youtube.com/@ElToroRyan
https://www.instagram.com/theblusiast

Ft. Airtime Myke - Podcaster, YouTuber, and More!

Now that we've all been there, we can finally have our first park deep dive on Phantasialand! **Spoilers abound if you don't want to know a lot of Phantasialand details!**

We're joined by our good friend (and favorite British Canadian) Mikhile as we finish up a few Europe recap questions (Great Trip Recap Pt. 3-ish?), have another little trip recap, and then go into all the best parts about that bucket list German park, Phantasialand. Plus, find out why Allison wrote a note of "AKA no glasses and a random Dutch man" in her notes because she definitely doesn't remember why.

Make sure you check out Mikhile on the Chain Dogs Podcast! https://www.youtube.com/c/TheChainDogsPodcast

Phantasialand Deep Dive

The entire gang is back together again finally, with even more trip recaps! Bryant goes through his full Europe trip, including a stop at Energylandia and a long-awaited visit to the Coaster365 Zadra plaque. Plus he got an extra special surprise at Europa Park—Jenn! Jenn goes over her stops at Emerald Park and Schwaben Park, where she may have a new Talon at Dorney Park? We also answer so many listener questions about all of our European experiences and takes!

The Great Trip Recap!! Part Two

Bryant and Allison are both back from their big Europe trips, and there is so much to talk about!! (spoiler alert, Jenn surprised Bryant in Europe as well and she's still there, which is why this episode is only 2/3 of us.) They dive into Bryant's Colorado and Utah trip, Allison's full 10-parks-in-10-days Europe trip, and her NYC/NJ/east coast cred run trip. Oh, and her engagement?! 

Stay tuned, because Part Two will be Bryant's full Europe trip, and Jenn's surprise trip! 

The Great Trip Recap!! Part One

We were thrilled to talk to Mr. Richard Pretlow for the finale of our accessibility mini-series! Morgan's Wonderland focuses on accessibility and inclusion for individuals from all walks of life to enjoy a day at the theme park. We touch on the Morgan's properties mission, Richard's theme park history, the most rewarding and most challenging parts of a park like Morgan's, innovations and creativity in accessibility, and more.

You can learn more about Morgan's Wonderland—as well as all of the properties on their campus—at https://morganswonderland.org/

Ft. Richard Pretlow, Park President for Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio, TX

The Inverted Creative Podcast is here to give you a deep dive into the creativity of theme parks and roller coasters. Join Allison, Bryant, and Jenn as they talk to all sorts of creative personalities in the amusement and hospitality industries - including park professionals, content creators, YouTubers, photographers, designers, and more.