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ACE - Ride With Us
by American Coaster Enthusiasts
The official podcast of the American Coaster Enthusiasts! Join us as we talk all things roller coaster and see the amusement industry from an insider’s perspective.
Episodes
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Preservation Conference 2026: Preserving the Stories Behind the Rides
What does preservation really mean in the amusement industry? It’s about more than keeping an old roller coaster standing. It’s about the stories, the people, the craftsmanship, the communities, and the memories that make these places worth preserving. In this episode of the ACE Ride With Us...
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Coaster Con 48: A New England Adventure
Join us as we look back on Coaster Con 48, ACE’s annual convention that took members across New England for six unforgettable days of roller coasters, behind-the-scenes experiences, exclusive ERT, and plenty of memories. From the opening festivities at Six Flags New England, to marathon rides on...
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Roller Coaster Rodeo 2026 with The Quirky Coaster Couple
Saddle up for a recap of Roller Coaster Rodeo 2026 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas! Host Jessica Gardner is joined by Nick and Kelly Carlos aka "The Quirky Coaster Couple" to share their coaster love story, from meeting at the park to getting engaged atop Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger and eventually...
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Preserving The Thrill: A Tour Of The National Roller Coaster Museum
Step inside the National Roller Coaster Museum with host Jessica Gardner as she takes listeners on an exclusive audio tour of one of the most unique collections of amusement industry history in the world. Joined by museum board members Kris Rowberry and Josh Brown, Jessica explores legendary...
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ACE Spring Conference Recap + Coaster Con 48 Preview
ACE Spring Con may be in the rearview mirror, but Coaster Con 48 is right around the corner! Host Jessica Gardner is joined by ACE Communications Director Derek Perry and Events Director Tim Baldwin to recap all the excitement from Spring Con and look ahead to ACE’s biggest event of the year.…
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Inside Zamperla with Adam Sandy
Jessica Gardner sits down with Adam Sandy, Roller Coaster Sales and Marketing Director at Zamperla, to explore how modern roller coasters are designed, built, and evolving. From the massive undertaking of Top Thrill 2 to the growing importance of accessibility in attractions, Adam shares a...
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Six Flags Great Adventure's Next Chapter: Boardwalk Upgrades, Wild Safari & a Mysterious Purple Coaster
Ryan Eldredge, Regional Manager of Public Relations for the East Region at Six Flags Entertainment Corporation oversees communications for Six Flags Great Adventure and Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. In this revealing episode, he chats with Jessica about the evolving future of Six Flags Great...
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From Concept To Launch: Building Galacticoaster at Two LEGOLAND Parks
The offseason is over and coaster season is back! The Ride With Us Podcast returns with a brand-new season and a brand-new original theme song created by The Perry Twins. In this episode, host Jessica Gardner heads to both LEGOLAND Florida Resort and LEGOLAND California Resort to explore the new...
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12 Interviews of IAAPA Expo 2025
On the 12 Days of Christmas, the Ride With Us Podcast gave to you… 12 interviews from IAAPA Expo! Our latest episode features Jessica Gardner and Rachel Hawkins talking with parks and manufacturers straight from the show floor, sharing what they showcased and what exciting new additions are…
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Remembering Six Flags America
As Six Flags America prepares to close its gates for the final time, the ACE Ride With Us Podcast takes a heartfelt look back at the park’s incredible legacy. Correspondent Bob Randolph chats with Brichette Reid and B. Derek Shaw to share stories, laughter and nostalgia about the park’s roller...
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Celebrating Coaster History in California at Preservation Conference 2025
Let’s look back at the 2025 ACE Preservation Conference, where members gathered in California for three unforgettable days celebrating the history and preservation of classic parks and roller coasters. From the thrills of Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia to the marine magic of SeaWorld San...
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Legacy of Schwarzkopf - The Final Cut!
In this special episode, join the team behind ACE’s latest documentary, The Legacy of Schwarzkopf, ahead of its official debut on YouTube. Go behind the scenes as Kris Rowberry, Nicholas Laschkewitsch, Scott Schaffer and Bob Randolph share exclusive insights into the making of the film, the…
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Coaster Con 47 Recap - Thrills Across The Midwest!
Coaster Con 47 Recap - Thrills Across the Midwest! Coaster Con 47 rolled through the Midwest in June 2025, and it was a ride to remember! This six-day adventure took the American Coaster Enthusiasts to Six Flags Great America in Illinois, the charming Little Amerricka in Wisconsin and the iconic...
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Universal's Epic Universe: Part 2
We continue our deep dive into EPIC UNIVERSE, Universal's newest park that opened in Orlando, Florida on May 22, 2025. Host Jessica Gardner, along with correspondents Doug Perry, Gerik Gooch, returning guest Brichette Reid, and first-time guest Gregory Golub break down the must-see park's worlds,...
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Universal's Epic Universe: Part 1
Time to take a deep dive into EPIC UNIVERSE, Universal's newest park that opened in Orlando, Florida on May 22, 2025. Host Jessica Gardner, along with correspondents Doug Perry, Gerik Gooch, returning guest Brichette Reid, and first time guest Gregory Golub break down the must-see park's worlds,...
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ACE Spring Conference 2025 Recap
ACE Spring Con 2025 took place this year in Virginia! ACEers visited Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Kings Dominion. Host Jessica Gardner, Correspondent Gerik Gooch and ACE Assistant Regional Rep from North Central, HaeKyung Thompson were there and now they break the three fun-filled days down for...
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Marathoning Coasters
This episode is all about ACE members marathoning roller coasters! Kalin Profitt talks about getting 10,000 rides on Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Mike Cameron shares the journey to 25,000 rides on Renegade at Valleyfair! 1:57 - Meet Kalin Profitt 34:23 - Meet Renegade Mike...
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A Lifetime of Themed Entertainment with Rick Rothschild
At the 2025 Themed Entertainment Awards Gala, the THEA’s, the Buzz Price Life Achievement Award Recognizing a Lifetime of Distinguished Achievements was awarded to Rick Rothschild. Our host Jessica Gardner was granted an impromptu sit-down with this legend who helped create memorable theme park...
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Celebrating Black History Month: Getting to Know Our Blusiasts
In this celebration of Black History Month, Gerik Gooch moderates a roundtable with four fellow ACE members who are Blusiasts: Black enthusiasts. Airtime Myke, Duwena Tillman, James Mason and Alan Franklin share their stories, reveal their favorite parks, events & coasters and discuss the joy of...
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Coastin' Into 2025: A Look Ahead
Jessica Gardner joins fellow members of the podcast team, Gerik Gooch, Derek Perry and Doug Perry for a discussion about upcoming coaster events, new roller coasters being built and theme parks opening in 2025. In this episode, the team breaks down ACE’s 2025 international, regional and digital...
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Read With Us: Author Bill Shea
Author Bill Shea has written a charming book that tells a story that might be familiar to coaster enthusiasts! Billy's Grandpa Joe is taking him to his favorite amusement park but when Billy wakes up, he sees nothing but rain. Tension mounts – will Billy and Grandpa Joe's day be a washout or will...
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IAAPA Expo 2024 Part 2
The annual IAAPA Expo brings manufacturers, innovators and coaster enthusiasts to the Orlando area for a whirlwind of activity. This year’s expo included many exciting reveals, shocking announcements along with a convention hall packed full of everything a theme park might ever need. Our intrepid...
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IAAPA Expo 2024 Part 1
The annual IAAPA Expo brings manufacturers, innovators and coaster enthusiasts to the Orlando area for a whirlwind of activity. This year’s expo included many exciting reveals, shocking announcements along with a convention hall packed full of everything a theme park might ever need. Our intrepid...
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2024 ACE Preservation Conference Recap
ACE’s Preservation Conference marked the end of an amazing summer of conferences, regional events and informal meetups. We round out the summer with a mega episode that recaps 2024’s final national ACE event. Join us as correspondents/producers Derek and Doug Perry and co-host Jessica Gardner...
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History of Worlds of Fun
Since Worlds of Fun opened in 1973, it has delighted visitors to the Kansas City, MO location ever since. It’s home to many historic rides and has a rich history. ACE members had a chance to visit the park during the 2024 Preservation Conference, enjoying behind-the-scenes experiences, great...
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First Drop: Voltron Nevera, Fire In The Hole, Iron Menace, The Bobcat
Tim Baldwin, John Davidson, Doug Perry and Derek Perry talk about four fantastic new roller coasters to open in 2024. Learn all about Voltron Nevera at Europa Park, Fire In The Hole at Silver Dollar City, Iron Menace at Dorney Park and The Bobcat at Six Flags Great Escape. In this Episode: [3:00]...
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Hearing the Ride with Devin Flannery
Onboard audio can add so much to an already exhilarating roller coaster experience. Join correspondent John Davidson for his conversation with Devin Flannery, Solutions Architect at Alcorn McBride Inc. They take a deep dive into Devin’s journey to the role and uncover some tricks of the trade…
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Coaster Con 46 Part 3: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Baynum Solutions
We're wrapping up our coverage of Coaster Con 46 with a recording of a very special night at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Members of the Canfield family share their experiences owning and running the park, the ACE Northern California Regional Rep team presents a plaque commemorating the Giant...
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Coaster Con 46 Recap
It's hard to believe that Coaster Con 46 has come to a close. Whether you attended the conference or followed along from home, our recap episode has something for you. Join the podcast team for a lively discussion of the week's events. Derek Perry, Doug Perry, Corey Wooten, Liz Tan and Jessica...
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Live From Coaster Con 46
Coaster Con 46 is finally happening! Hundreds of enthusiastic ACE members converged on Northern California for this epic event. Join our podcast team for a series of episodes about their experience. This first episode takes you into a special historical presentation by Clayton Lawrence, Cedar…
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Happy Father's Day
We’re celebrating Father’s Day (and the start of Coaster Con) with a fun conversation for all coaster enthusiasts – two dads chatting about roller coasters, theme parks and their kids. Join correspondent John Davidson as he and Robert Moran talk about theme park road trips and what makes them so...
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Rick Bastrup: Adventures of a Theme Park Designer
Creating an attraction is far more than installing track and building a station. Theming and ride design are easy to overlook, but they can add so much more to the experience. Correspondent Bob Randolph meets with Rick Backstrup, president of R&R Creative Amusement Designs, to shed new light on...
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ACE Spring Conference Recap and June Events
The ACE Spring Conference took place from May 17-19, 2024 at Kings Island in Ohio. ACE members from across the world joined in the fun, which included morning and evening ERT (Exclusive Ride Time), behind-the-scenes tours, informal takeovers, buffet meals and more. We’ll finish our coverage of…
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Live at the 2024 ACE Spring Conference
The ACE Spring Conference took place May 17-19, 2024 at Kings Island in Ohio. ACE members from across the region and across the country joined in the fun, which included morning and evening ERT, behind-the-scenes tours, informal takeovers, buffet meals and more. The event also included some very...
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Gilroy Gardens and Coaster Con
Join us for a pre Coaster Con roundup with your ACE Northern California Regional Rep team. The group has planned some great events around the big event. Listen in as Liz Tan, Robert Ingle, Paul Asente and Brian Christensen join podcast correspondent Bob Randolph for a conversation about the great...
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ACE Celebrates Volunteers and Upcoming Events
The heart of ACE is driven by two separate and vital things: volunteers and donations. This episode celebrates two of our amazing volunteers, takes a deep dive into the dollars and concludes with a May Events Rundown. First up, Communications Director Derek Perry chats with ACE Volunteer Ella...
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Kings Island: Spring into Summer with Chad Showalter
With Kings Island now open for the 2024 season, it’s a great time for Bob Randolph to check in with Chad Showalter, Director of Communications at Kings Island. Their discussion covers the topics enthusiasts want to know about – everything from Chad’s history with the park to Snoopy’s Soap Box...
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Women Love Coasters and ACE Cares
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, join us as we highlight two women with one important thing in common: a love of roller coasters and theme parks. First up is Brichette Reid, ACE member and founder of Women Love Coasters. She and co-host Jessica Gardner talk about her latest endeavors....
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Summer at Cedar Point: An Interview with Tony Clark
Coaster enthusiasts and park visitors around the world know the name Cedar Point. This Sandusky, Ohio theme park has been thrilling visitors since 1870. Today, it’s the second-oldest amusement park in North America and is home to 68 rides, including 18 roller coasters and two ACE Roller Coaster...
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Dollywood and Upcoming Events
As the seasonal parks start to emerge from their winter hibernation, it’s time to celebrate with some upcoming ACE events! This episode covers all of the events on the horizon with a special focus on Dollywood’s media day. Production Manager Corey Wooten joined ACE Secretary Jeff Niemiec for this...
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March Updates: The Latest Roller Coaster News
ACE Social Media Manager Doug Perry joins his twin brother, ACE Communications Director Derek Perry to recap some of the most exciting roller coaster and theme park news for the upcoming year! Between roller coaster opening dates, name changes, construction updates and new details being released,...
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Love Is in the Air: 'Ride With Us' Valentine's Special with Sky Elements and Speed Dating for Coasters
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, which realistically means one thing to coaster enthusiasts: theme park season is just around the corner! However, whether you’re celebrating this day or eagerly anticipating your next theme park adventure, this episode has something for everyone. Join us in exploring...
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ACE Election Q&A Plus the Latest News on Fire in the Hole
It’s almost that time of year again – time for ACE elections and summer in the theme parks! This episode covers both of these critical summertime topics. In our first segment, co-host Jessica Gardner talks with current ACE President Elizabeth Ringas about the upcoming elections. We change tracks…
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Brick by Brick: A Deep Dive Into LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
LEGOLAND® Florida is a unique park with a rich history. It began as Cypress Gardens and became LEGOLAND in 2011 after the original park closed. Home to three adorable hotels, a water park and the Peppa Pig theme park, this park has a lot to offer, including a swimming pool that was featured in…
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Coasting Around the World: Planning the 2024 ACE International Trip
Coasting Around the World: Planning the 2024 ACE International Trip ACE’s Journey to Central Europe is happening this July and Jessica Gardner talks to three of the members of the International Trip Committee who are planning this epic adventure. Cheri Armstrong, Vanessa Thomas and Jimmy Titko...
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Looking Back at the Past Year and Ahead to 2024
Now that 2023 is but a memory, your podcast team is pausing for a moment to recap many of the amazing ACE events that happened during the year. Podcast producer Derek Perry joins his brother/ACE social media manager Doug Perry for a rousing conversation about their adventures with ACE. This…
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Vekoma Rides: Good Gravy, Tilt Coaster, Super Boomerang and More (IAAPA Expo)
Vekoma Rides: Good Gravy, Tilt Coaster, Super Boomerang and More (IAAPA Expo) The show floor has been wiped clean, but the memories of IAAPA Expo 2023 continue as co-host Jessica Gardner interviews the team from Vekoma. Jessica talks with Ricardo Tonding Etges and Carin Davits about the new Good...
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Hersheypark’s Comet, Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. and Illuminated Integration
IAAPA Expo 2023 was a whirlwind of activity for your podcast team. From setting up the ACE booth before the show began to doing interviews with anyone and everyone we could, we were on the show floor from start to finish. This episode brings several IAAPA Expo show floor conversations together…
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Legacy of Schwarzkopf – Documentary Team Highlights
Legacy of Schwarzkopf – Documentary Team Highlights Fellow ACE members and documentarians Robert Ingle, Kris Rowberry, Nicholas Laschkewitsch, and Scott Schaffer are currently filming the next ACE documentary, exploring the multitude of roller coasters and flat rides worldwide created by the...
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IAAPA Expo 2023: The Final Day and Expo Recap (featuring Storyland Studios and RMC)
The ACE Ride With Us Podcast team had a busy week at the IAAPA Expo. We’ve had a great time walking the show floor, meeting theme park industry partners and spending time together. Bringing our listeners along for the ride has been a real treat for your podcast team. Our final broadcast from the...
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