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125 Roller Coaster Challenge - Trimmed & Stapled Podcast

by Paul Joseph Lorio III

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Introducing the 125 Roller Coaster Challenge - Trimmed & Stapled Podcast We know what you are thinking, ”Great another podcast about roller coaster top ten lists and ride debates”. Well yes, sort of... While Trimmed & Stapled will include our thoughts and opinions on the best hyper coasters we have ridden, which Disney parks has the best theming, and which wooden coaster needs to become the next RMC hybrid, we would also like to take a different approach. Each week we will spend about a half hour discussing our journey while we try to ride 125 new credits a season. So along with our lists we want to share our experiences, tell you why we choose to visit a particular park, why we did the coasters in a particular order and our journey from being GP to actually proudly calling ourselves enthusiasts. 125 Roller Coaster Challenge started out as a family adventure and each week we want to share that with you because when it is all said and done, the best memori

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Episodes

  1. Episode 290 - Get To The Point!!

    Thanks for listening We finally made it to Cedar Point (after five years) so let's discuss the day, and of course, the coasters Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social Media!! Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/125rollercoaster Instagram :...

  2. Episode 289 - Fallen

    Thanks for listening This Memorial Day weekend, let's discuss the parks that we visited during the 125 Roller Coaster Challenge that are no longer with us. There are six so bow our heads and remember the Fallen. Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social Media!! Facebook :...

  3. Episode 288 - The Grand Opening Day

    Thanks for listening We NEVER go to opening day when it comes to amusement parks but we had the day off so off to Dorney Park. So how was their opening day? Let's find out!! Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social Media!! Facebook…

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  4. Episode - 287 - Homeward Bound

    Thanks for listening We finally made it out to our homepark, Hersheypark, and we discovered all the new and exciting stuff for 2026. Let's Discuss Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social Media!! Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/125rollercoaster Instagram :...

  5. Episode 286 - Reverted Invert

    Thanks for listening Time to get back to ranking coasters and this time we are discussing the B&M Inverted coasters. We have ridden 13 but give you our top ten. We are ready for the debate so give us your thoughts in the comment section Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On...

  6. Episode 285 - By The Numbers!!

    Thanks for listening This episode is for the nerds!! We go through all the numbers with our YouTube videos and see which of our video series are more popular. Is Explore the best? Do people like Let's Eat or Merch more. Let's find out together Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us…

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  7. Episode 284 - Finding 400 in New England

    Thanks for listening It's been six months since we got our 399th coaster credit so it was about time we hit 400 and we found it at Six Flags New England. How did we spend the day? Let's talk about this great trip we had riding Superman and Wicked Cyclone and eating Pork BBQ. Support the show…

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  8. Episode 283 - The May Queue for You

    Thanks for listening It's the end of the month so we have to kick off May with our queue episode where we discuss what we did the previous month and what our plans are for the next. Hersheypark, Knoebels, Six Flags and Sea World parks are in the plans so let's see what we have coming up. Support...

  9. Episode 282 - Family Matters

    Thanks for listening We had so much fun with the kiddie coaster list that we decided to do it again with our family coasters. Which 10 are the most unique that we have done out of the past 33? Let's find out Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social Media!! Facebook :...

  10. Episode 281 - Spring Break Mistake

    Thanks for listening Sometimes the best plans blow up in your face, that is the case with our NJ Spring Break trip but let's see if we can make these lemons into lemonade Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social Media!! Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/125rollercoaster...

  11. Episode 280 - Child's Play

    Thanks for listening Let's talk kiddie coasters. Are they all the same? Well these 10 are pretty unique so let's discuss what makes them special Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social Media!! Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/125rollercoaster Instagram :...

  12. Episode 279 - King for a Day

    Thanks for listening We are finally on the road and hit up our first amusement park for the 2026 season, Kings Dominion. Check out our park adventure and see why we make this park a must visit every season. Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social Media!! Facebook :...

  13. Episode 278 - Random Tangents 1

    Thanks for listening Something new we want to start this year is the Random Tangents podcast episodes where we discuss and have questions about things going on in the amusement park and coaster world. Today we have three. Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social Media!!...

  14. Episode 277 - American Dream WORKS!!

    Thanks for listening We are finally hitting the road and at the end of March we went to a water park we haven't visited in almost 6 years, Dream Works Water Park at the American Dream Mall. Check out our thoughts and how our day went. Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On…

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  15. Episode 276 - Bring on the Coaster Clash (Nitro vs Candymodium)

    Thanks for listening Our members deserve some exclusive videos and we launched the 2026 season with this video for them. Now the script was just to good to not share on the podcast so let us know in the comments if you are team Nitro or team Candymodium. Support the show Thanks for Listening and...

  16. Episode 275 - Our April Queue Episode

    Thanks for listening The coaster (and slide) season is back and it's time to bring on the monthly "queue" episodes where we discuss what we did in the past month and what we plan for the upcoming. We are going for 50 parks and a lot of rides and slides so check this out and let us know your...

  17. Episode 274 - Hershey's Forgotten Attraction

    Thanks for listening When you visit Hershey, PA there are some must visit attractions, the chocolate factory, Chocolate World, and esp Hersheypark but you might have forgotten one, Zoo America This episode we are giving this little zoo some love that they deserve and letting you know what we did...

  18. Episode 273 - Mouse Ears or Devil Horns??

    Thanks for listening People ask me all the time do you hate Disney and I have to laugh and tell them that the reality is................ Yes, Yes I do. In this episode we tell you why the House that Mouse built is the one place I have no desire to visit again. Love to get your comments on our...

  19. Episode 272 - An Oasis in the Snow

    Thanks for listening We are finally kicking off our 125 water slide challenge and we gave that honor to Sahara Sam's Oasis in NJ. We talk about our trip, the slides, the staff, and give this IB Parks newbie all the love we can. Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social...

  20. Episode 271 - The Master Plan

    Thanks for listening Changes are coming soon to the 125 Roller Coaster Challenge Social Media and YouTube channel, let's discuss it here. Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social Media!! Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/125rollercoaster Instagram :...

  21. Episode 270 - It's A Hershey Chocolate, World!!!

    Thanks for listening No more planning, we are finally out and filming for the 2026 season and our first stop was Hershey's Chocolate World. We discuss our newest videos, some new changes to this attraction, and everything else chocolate noted. If you love chocolate, this is the episode for you....

  22. Episode 269 - It's Enchanting!!

    Thanks for listening Big News has hit the amusement park world with seven Six Flags parks being spun into it's own company. Is this a good thing? Is this a death sentence? What about the parks that didn't spin off, what is their fate? Let's find out in this episode. Support the show Thanks for...

  23. Episode 268 - 125 Water Slide Challenge??

    Thanks for listening No we are not changing our focus on this podcast, or YouTube, or life. We are just expanding our challenges for 2026. Why would anyone do that? Great question and the reason is simply, we want to ride some water slides this year. Now of course there are rules so check out…

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  24. Episode 267 - Welcome to Paradise

    Thanks for listening We are looking at Florida this year again and this time we want to add two water parks to the mix (Adventure Island and Aquatica Orlando). Let's discuss the four parks on our radar and what we want to film at each. Remember to like and subscribe to the channel Support the…

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  25. Episode 266 - It's For Lovers

    Thanks for listening We are getting back into our goals for the 2026 season and this time we are talking about the two Virginia Parks (because according to their license plates, VA is for Lovers), Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens Williamsburg. So what videos will we be capturing this season? What...

  26. Episode 265 - Our Golden Coaster Credits for 2026

    Thanks for listening Oh, we can not WAIT to get on some coasters this year but every year there are a few new coaster credits we have our eyes on. In this episode we go through our Ten "Golden" credits that are high on our list to add to our coaster count in 2026. Support the show Thanks for...

  27. Episode 264 - I B Parking in 2026

    Thanks for listening We are back with our plans for the 2026 season and the focus of today's episode is the three I B Parks we visit every season (Clementon Park, Sahara Sam's Oasis, and Niagara Amusement Park). We visit these parks EVERY season since they have reopened and we love seeing how…

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  28. Episode 263 - So What's New With You

    Thanks for listening The only thing consistent is change and boy have we been through a lot in the past few months. This is more of a personal episode but we mix in our 2026 plans and how we are going to make 2026 simply EPIC (yes, pun is on purpose) Can't wait to see you in the queue. Support…

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  29. Episode 262 - Do You Really Wanna Taste It?

    Thanks for listening Let's talk fudge!! This episode goes through our Fudge Ranking from the past year featuring flavors from Dorney Park, Kennywood, and the Fall seasonal flavors from Dorney Park. Do you enjoy the traditional flavors more or are you adventurist with the Mojito and Watermelon...

  30. Episode 261 - Simply the Best: The TOP 25 COASTERS

    Thanks for listening Time to reveal our Top 25 Roller Coasters of 2025. There are some new one's, some favorites, and a lot of controversy so sit back and relax and send out the comments. Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social Media!! Facebook :...

  31. Episode 260 - Six Flags Great Adventure: 2026

    Thanks for listening Yes, we know you want to know our Top 25 but we are dropping that on February 1st, 2026 so to hold you over, let's discuss our plans for our home Six Flags park, Great Adventure. We discuss all the videos for Great Adventure, Hurricane Harbor NJ and also Wild Safari. Are we...

  32. Episode 259 - Simply the Best 2025 (Part Three)

    Thanks for listening Time to dive into our top 50 roller coasters and now is when it starts to get controversial with who is there and where they rank. We can think of four in this episode that will have your head scratching but that is why these lists are FUN. Let us know your thoughts in the...

  33. Episode 258 - Knoebels: 2026

    Thanks for listening Knoebels turns 100 and you know we are going to be there. So what plans do we have video wise to capture it all? Let's find out in this episode. Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social Media!! Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/125rollercoaster...

  34. Episode 257 - Simply the Best 2025 (Part 2)

    Thanks for listening We got you hooked with part one of our Simply the Best for 2025 so let's continue the fun with our second part featuring coasters 75 to 51st. Let us know what coasters surprises you so far, is there some that dropped off that you were shocked by? Let us know in the comments....

  35. Episode 256 - Dorney Park: 2026

    Thanks for listening While Hersheypark is our "home" park, Dorney Park gets just as much love when it comes to visits and memories. While 2026 isn't a huge year for this park in regards to new rides or attractions, we have a lot of videos we want to produce and can't wait to get started soon.…

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  36. Episode 255 - Simply the Best 2025 (Part One)

    Thanks for listening It's coaster ranking time and we are kicking it off with five honorable mentions and our 100th to 76th ranked coasters. This year we changed it up and did not look at our 2024 ranking when we did this so there is a lot of new coasters and coasters that made leaps both up the...

  37. Episode 254 - Hersheypark: 2026

    Thanks for listening The new year is upon us and now it's time to not just talk about what we want to do, it's time to start mapping it all out. Let's kick it off with our home park, Hersheypark (and yes it will completely be our home park since we are moving to area). What's new at Hersheypark…

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  38. Episode 253 - Setting the Stage

    Thanks for listening 2026 is right around the corner so it's time to start mapping out the trips and the videos we need to get in the upcoming year. Can we do 50 parks in 2026, probably not but what's the point of having a goal if it's too easy to achieve. Support the show Thanks for Listening…

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  39. Episode 252 - The Coasters (76th to 100th)

    Thanks for listening We conclude our first hundred roller coasters today as the Christmas travel begins. Yes, our voice isn't perfect yet but we can still share this for the holiday season. Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social Media!! Facebook :...

  40. Episode 251 - The Coasters (51st to 75th)

    Thanks for listening We are back and we are discussing our coasters that we have ridden in this journey. While this is not a ranking (that will be in January) this is just discussing each coaster and some cool little tidbits on each. Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On…

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  41. Episode 250 - It's Personal

    Thanks for listening We have been gone for a month but there is a reason for it, this episode goes over some "life changes" and what it means for the future on this podcast and the 125 Roller Coaster Challenge as a whole. Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social Media!!...

  42. Episode 249 - The Coasters (26 to 50)

    Thanks for listening Continuing with our coasters series where we will be discussing each coaster we have ridden, we will now discuss our 26 to 50th coasters we have ridden with some fun facts and tidbits. Let us know your favorites Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social...

  43. Episode 248 - The Coasters (First 25 Ridden)

    Thanks for listening After our last episode, we were getting asked well which coasters have you ridden so far so we know what is available for the 400th and that got us thinking. "Why not do episodes where we discuss every coaster ridden so here we are, kicking off with our first 25 coasters of…

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  44. Episode 247 - Picking Coaster 400

    Thanks for listening Well we finally got to our 399th coaster last week so now it's time to start thinking about which coaster should get the honor of number 400. Milestone coasters have to be something special with our 100th being The Beast / 200th being the Coney Island Cyclone and our 300th...

  45. Episode 246 - Soak Up The Sun

    Thanks for listening After two months of non stop work, we had to get away and where better to go than Tampa Florida. We spent three days there and hit two park so let's share our warm weather adventure to Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld Orlando. Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check…

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  46. Episode 245 - Closing Time

    Thanks for listening Six Flags is at it again and this time they confirmed they are looking at closing down some additional "non core" parks but they don't say which parks fit that category, but we have some thoughts. Here is which parks we think are safe, which are on the chopping block, and…

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  47. Episode 244 - Extra Extra - Big News Drop

    Thanks for listening Sorry for the delay in this episode but some big changes coming to the 125 Roller Coaster Challenge and frankly, my life so enjoy the amusement park news and then the big news at the end. Any comments you have we would love to hear. Support the show Thanks for Listening and...

  48. Episode 243 - Ranking the Newbies

    Thanks for listening Every year we ride some new coasters and this year we have 9 so far, so how do we rank them. Let's find out. Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social Media!! Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/125rollercoaster Instagram :...

  49. Episode 242 - Dismal Disney

    Thanks for listening We get a lot of questions about why were aren't fans of the mouse so this episode we go over the reason why we have no desire to visit Disney ever again. Even with two new roller coaster credits, the chances of us stopping bye are slim. Let us know if you agree with our...

  50. Episode 241 - Hersheypark Under Review

    Thanks for listening It's the off season so we decided to add a few new ideas for the podcast and that is now the "Under Review" park reviews where we talk about more general items at the park that makes the experience either amazing or a problem. Let us know your thoughts on this episode and…

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About this show

Introducing the 125 Roller Coaster Challenge - Trimmed & Stapled Podcast

We know what you are thinking, ”Great another podcast about roller coaster top ten lists and ride debates”. Well yes, sort of...

While Trimmed & Stapled will include our thoughts and opinions on the best hyper coasters we have ridden, which Disney parks has the best theming, and which wooden coaster needs to become the next RMC hybrid, we would also like to take a different approach.

Each week we will spend about a half hour discussing our journey while we try to ride 125 new credits a season. So along with our lists we want to share our experiences, tell you why we choose to visit a particular park, why we did the coasters in a particular order and our journey from being GP to actually proudly calling ourselves enthusiasts.

125 Roller Coaster Challenge started out as a family adventure and each week we want to share that with you because when it is all said and done, the best memori

Hosted by

Paul Joseph Lorio III

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does 125 Roller Coaster Challenge - Trimmed & Stapled Podcast have?

125 Roller Coaster Challenge - Trimmed & Stapled Podcast has 294 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 29, 2026.

What is 125 Roller Coaster Challenge - Trimmed & Stapled Podcast about?

Introducing the 125 Roller Coaster Challenge - Trimmed & Stapled Podcast We know what you are thinking, ”Great another podcast about roller coaster top ten lists and ride debates”. Well yes, sort of... While Trimmed & Stapled will include our thoughts and opinions on the best hyper coasters we have...

How often does 125 Roller Coaster Challenge - Trimmed & Stapled Podcast release new episodes?

125 Roller Coaster Challenge - Trimmed & Stapled Podcast is no longer publishing; its last episode was May 29, 2026.

Who hosts 125 Roller Coaster Challenge - Trimmed & Stapled Podcast?

125 Roller Coaster Challenge - Trimmed & Stapled Podcast is created and hosted by Paul Joseph Lorio III.
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