Universal Podcast

[yaytezIOA]

For the second poll, we thought, "What can we do that everyone hasnt done?" Sure all of the awards shows have best hotels and resturaunts, but what can we do that hasnt been done?
So how about the favorite Landmark/Icon? What structure do you automatically think about when someone says theme parks? Perfect Example would be Epcot.....when someone says Epcot, I automatically think Spaceship Earth.
Which one of those types of structures is the best representation of theme park Icons?
Feel free to comment about it, and also you can call the voice mail line at 772-905 2462 and leave your thoughts there as well.
http://www.micropoll.com/akira/MicroPoll?m...ml&id=44251

 

[yaytezIOA]

We all love theme parks. Thats why we're on discussion boards, websites, and why some of us do a podcast all devoted to theme parks. What if you didnt have the money to do the fun things you loved, like go to theme parks, because of something serious like a life threatening illness. That is a reality for millions of children throughout the world. That is why we are taking this week to talk about something near and dear to everyone at IOACentral Radio's hearts, charity.

If it wasnt for a charity event, IOACentral Radio would never have come into existence. So we are very proud of our friend Clint Novak of In The Loop for starting the Single Riders. This week Erik sits down and talks to Mike Collins of Coasterradio.com about the Single Riders, an event involving riding rollercoasters all day long to benefit Kennywood Cares and Give Kids the World (the unofficial birthplace of IOACentral Radio).

Now Mike Collins has not released a single episode of Coasterradio.com in almost a year, so its a pretty special occasion when he comes out to talk about a great event for a great cause. We also talk to Mike about Costerradio, its great audience, and the future show. And we are very proud to have Pam Lindworth, President of Give Kids The World, on the show talking about everything that GKTW does.

So please join us for this very special show, and we hope that we can touch your hearts the way that Give Kids the World has touched ours

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[yaytezIOA]

In the third category of the IOACentral Radio awards, we thought we'd see what your favorite annual event is. Now there are so many parks, and so many different events, we decided to put the biggest ones and the ones that have been going on the longest. These are also events that have been talked about here on the boards. We are sorry if we left any out, but there can only be so many.
Yaytez (5:08:24 PM): http://www.micropoll.com/akira/MicroPoll?mode=html&id=45180

 

[yaytezIOA]

Sorry for all the posts today, but I found a bunch of pictures of IOACentral Radio volunteering at Give Kids the World Village...since we talked about it in this weeks show:

And here is a very embarrasing video of me showing my dancing skills:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9ATolo3JjpU

Enjoy!

 

[bubba's mom]

Great pix Erik..thanks for sharing!

And here is a very embarrasing video of me showing my dancing skills:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9ATolo3JjpU

Enjoy!

good job!

 

[yaytezIOA]

For the final week of voting, we decided to take a look at the latest attractions that have popped up over the past year or so. Sure there have been more attractions, but these are the ones that have stuck out, and have had the most talk about them
Be sure to vote, polls close on Weds.
http://www.micropoll.com/akira/MicroPoll?mode=html&id=45958

New show with pics from the Simpsons premiere coming later this afternoon.
Erik

 

[yaytezIOA]

This week on IOACentral Radio, we are at the East Coast Premiere of the Simpsons Movie, direct from the future home of the Simpsons Ride, Universal Orlando. We walk the yellow carpet, and take part in all the craziness and fun. We also talk to people after the movie and see what they thought of it. We ALSO have an interview with Kent Bushner of Cypress Gardens about the Starliner, and talk a little bit about the "Dog Days of Summer". Lots of stuff happening this week, and even more pictures to come!

BOBBLE! Or is it BAUBLE! Either way its cool.

FREE STUFF!!

"They're Out of Donuts?? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Some fake reporter.

CONFETTI!!

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[bubba's mom]

Thanks for taking the time to post all those pix what a crazyhouse!!! Wish I was there, but in a way...glad I wasn't

btw...didja get another donut?


and what didja think of the movie?

 

[yaytezIOA]

Thanks for taking the time to post all those pix what a crazyhouse!!! Wish I was there, but in a way...glad I wasn't

btw...didja get another donut?


and what didja think of the movie?

They actually gave us a box of donuts, pink frosting with orange and purple sprinkles....
The movie was great, the first half was full blown hilarious.....the second half was a little flat, but it was still good. Definately recommended....but not for kids, I am having reservations about it....too much story.

 

[bubba's mom]

Interesting review....the prelim reviews I heard was that it was a "letdown" I'll probably see it after it's available on dvd or somethin like that..... glad you at least got donuts outta the deal.....

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, donutssssssssss

 

[yaytezIOA]

One last vote for the IOAcentral Radio Awards......This is a little special. We took all of OUR favorite episodes, the ones we had the most fun recording, and listed them. We want to know which is your favorite!
We will reveal the results in the big season ending show.
http://www.micropoll.com/akira/MicroPoll?mode=html&id=45986

 

[yaytezIOA]

This week on IOACentral Radio, we have asked what you like best, and you have answered. Thats right, after four weeks of polling we have the results of the IOACentral Radio awards. We run down what you voted to be the best around in the theme park world, and nothings ever gonna take that down. On top of that, this is our finale for the season. Thats right, the Last Show. Will it be the last show ever? Listen to find out.

Also, we have your phone calls, and did we mention that BSquare is on? Also, we find out what happened with that "Rest Home" that Erik was supposed to be in. We also have a "best of" video that highlights a lot of events and adventures we had this season. Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a20zMvae-zs

Make sure you check it all out.

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[yaytezIOA]

The season is over, but that doesnt mean that the theme park world stops. As you may know Halloween Horror Nights is creeping upon us, and they have announced one of the houses based on John Carpenters The Thing. We have the press conference with TJ Mannarino and Michael Bernet. Sure you could read about it, but you might miss something. Enjoy!
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[yaytezIOA]

Everyone knows about Hidden Mickey's at Disney. They have whole books telling you where the Mickey's are. But what about Universal? They dont have any hidden icon heads of there own, but there is a whole other world of hidden items, and extra details at both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Everything from sounds, to sights to small attractions within attractions. This week on IOACentral Radio we are back and we are diving into the world hidden around Universal Orlando. We also have an interview with the heads of New Line Cinema, and Universal Orlando about the marriage of New Lines masters of terror, and Halloween Horror Nights. Information about Busch Gardens Tampa's brand new area coming to the park Spring of 2008, Jungala,and we even stop to "Ask BSquare" a question. All this and more on this weeks edition of IOACentral Radio.
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[yaytezIOA]

As promised, here is the video to go along with this weeks show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CV1SVhSQuM
There is so much hidden at Universal, that sorry,we just couldnt get it all.
Enjoy.

 

[yaytezIOA]

Halloween Horror Nights starts next week. The anticipation is at a fever pitch. All you have to do is wait one more week until you can get your fill of all the oozy gorey goodness. This week however, IOACentral Radio is going to take a step away from the theme parks and look at an institution that really helped to save Universal Studios. We're talking this week about horror films. We compare Classic Horror (Monsters, Pyscho, etc.) to Modern Horror(Saw, Hostel, Torture). To help us do that we enlist the help of the cast from a classic Universal Monster Movie. Our two guests starred in a film over 50 years ago that helped shape horror the way it is today.

Plus we ask Bsquare what he thinks, and more on this weeks episode of IOACentral Radio.

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[yaytezIOA]

The Carnival has come to town. Strange things are happening, and the cast of IOACentral Radio is left to pay the price. Our second annual Halloween Horror Nights Spectacular brings back TJ Mannarino, Midnight Syndicate, and things that go bump in the night. Halloween Horror Nights starts Friday September 28th and runs until November 3rd. Did we mention.....Jacks back?

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[yaytezIOA]

Just when you think all the Halloween Horror Nights Madness cant get any heavier, we kick it up just one more notch.

With all the interviews we've done, I always jump at a chance to talk with J. Michael Roddy. Sure we love talking with all our guests, but Roddy is just kind of, well, special. He's really just like us, he loves horror, he loves movies, and he loves to geek out. And on top of all that, he does a lot of writing for the HHN shows at Universal. So naturally we love to talk to him every chance we get.

This week, as a little extra, we were able to participate in a conference call with Roddy, as well as one of the Featured Performers of the Freak Show, Brian Brushwood. They talk about not only the Freak Show, but all of the shows including Bill and Ted and The Rocky Horror Tribute.

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[yaytezIOA]

We've been doing IOACentral Radio for about a year, and we'd really like you guys to help us out with something:
http://www.podtrac.com/audience/start-survey.aspx?ver=1&pid=e932U-miL-E$
Just a little survey on demographics and what not. Thanks.

 

[yaytezIOA]

This week on IOACentral Radio you get to see us in the flesh! Our first real video podcast from Opening Scaremonies at Halloween Horror Nights. Now we cant show you in the houses, or all the shows, but what we have is some clips and vids, and our normal podcast thing. The video is a little rough as it wasnt shot with anything but my little camera, Pepe. So we hope you enjoy it, and go and check out HHN for yourselves.

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http://youtube.com/watch?v=TAiLy1m3ux8