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The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

Douglas Barnes

The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related. Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks...

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TSPP #422 - Knott's Scary Farm 2026 w/ Jeff Tucker & Jon Aperin on UNEARTHED! 10/20/26

TSPP is back at Knott's Berry Farm for Scary Farm 2026! Jeff Tucker returns to fill us in on the newness of KSF '26 plus The Hanging, Inked,...

01:56:35Oct 20, 2026

Nick's ERT #112- Flying Tigers, Thoozie and Terrifying Haunts! Featuring Thomas Mack and Lawrence from Bricking It

Nick is joined by Lawrence from Bricking It , the podcast following the development of Universal's upcoming UK resor for a wonderfully wide-...

01:00:26Oct 19, 2026

Nick's ERT #111- The Nightmare Realm

Nick goes behind the scenes of The Nightmare Realm , a brand-new Halloween attraction making the journey from Ireland to London — and discov...

55:45Oct 8, 2026

Nick's ERT #110- The Sound of Space Mountain's Return - with composer Steve Bramson

As Disneyland Paris prepares to restore Space Mountain to its full glory Steve Bramson joins the Season Pass Podcast to take us back to wher...

35:46Sep 10, 2026

tspp #421- Midsummer Scream, Dollywood's Nightflight Expedition, D23 Expo Reviews & More! 8/19/26

TSPP returns from Midsummer Scream 2026 at the Long Beach Convention Center to bring you reviews and audio from the floor. Plus a post-event...

01:43:39Aug 20, 2026

tspp #420- Midsummer Scream Preview w/ Rick West! (explicit) 8/2/26

TSPP returns to preview Midsummer Scream 2026 (August 7-9) at the Long Beach Convention Center with Creative Director, Rick West. Along with...

01:21:41Aug 3, 2026

tspp #419- Coaster Geek-Out w/ ACE & Meow Wolf's Nicholas Laschkewitsch (explicit) 7/19/26

TSPP is going "old school" this week! American Coaster Enthusiast and the Director of the Legacy of Arrow Development & the Legacy of Schwar...

01:26:14Jul 19, 2026

tspp #418- Bob Rogers and His New Book: Deep Story (and More)! 6/24/26

TSPP 2026 rolls on with a good friend returning to the Season Pass! Bob Rogers (Founder of BRC Imagination Arts) discusses his new book DEEP...

01:40:17Jun 25, 2026

Nick's ERT #109: Nick and Mike: All Around the Universal

Join Nick Hutson and Mike Jeavons for another packed episode of Nick 's ERT Season Pass Podcast as the duo dive headfirst into the latest de...

01:07:49May 27, 2026

Nick's ERT #108– The Future of UK Theme Parks with Shawn Sanbrooke

What does the next decade look like for the UK theme park industry? Nick sits down with theme park commentator and analyst Shawn Sanbrooke f...

45:33Mar 19, 2026

Nick's ERT #107- Serena Screams for Horror Nights

Nick is joined by Serena from CoasterForce for a passionate deep dive into the legendary Halloween event Halloween Horror Nights at Universa...

37:56Mar 11, 2026

tspp #417- Remembering Eddie Sotto w/ Christopher Merritt 2/25/26

TSPP returns in 2026 celebrating the life of a good friend and a legend in the Themed Entertainment Industry, Eddie Sotto. Christopher Merri...

03:21:27Feb 26, 2026

Nick's ERT #106- Epic Returns & Theme Park Futures

Nick is joined by Adam for a packed episode of Nick's ERT , diving deep into the latest theme park news from the UK, Europe, and beyond. Ada...

50:55Jan 27, 2026

Nick's ERT #105- Epic Universe to Universal UK: Mike's Front-Row View

Nick welcomes back return guest Mike for a timely and fascinating conversation about two huge pieces of Universal news. Fresh from a visit t...

01:07:52Jan 22, 2026

Nick's ERT #104- Nathan Brine: The Path to Paddington

Nick's ERT on The Season Pass Podcast Episode: Nathan Brine – The Path to Paddington In this episode, Nick sits down with Nathan Brine , Dir...

34:07Dec 18, 2025

tspp #416- Knott's Scary Farm 2025 w/ Jon Asperin & Jeff Tucker! 10/29/25

We RETURN to the TSPP Mother Earth of Haunt..Knott's BerryFarm for Scary Farm 2025! Jeff Tucker joins Doug and Robert on all the happening f...

01:29:59Oct 30, 2025

tspp #415- Howl-O-Scream 2025 @ SeaWorld San Diego! 10/21/25

We are at SeaWorld San Diego for Howl-O-Scream 2025! Doug is joined by SeaWorld Entertainment Specialist, Alexander Krikes to learn more abo...

55:47Oct 21, 2025

Nick's ERT #103 – Epic Universe Trip Report!

Nick and Hannah head to Universal Orlando's brand-new theme park, Epic Universe ! From jaw-dropping rides to a few hiccups along the way, th...

01:11:57Oct 10, 2025

tspp #414- Midsummer Scream 2025 Review w/ Doug Barnes & Rick West! 8/21/25

Doug reviews his experience at Midsummer Scream 2025 that was on August 15-17. Joining Doug from ground zero of Midsummer Scream is Creative...

55:40Aug 22, 2025

tspp #413- Midsummer Scream 2025 Preview w/ Creative Director, Rick West! 8/6/25

Doug and Robert will be returning to Midsummer Scream for 2025 on August 15-17. Here to tell us what we're in for is Midsummer Scream Creati...

01:00:34Aug 7, 2025