Universal Podcast

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If you listen to the show, and want to be part of it, we now have a way of letting you listen as we record. You do have to download skype to participate, but it is sure to be a lot of fun. We wont do it every episode, but we will do it when we have a pretty heavy topic such as the one this week.

Are We Safe?
With all the talk in the media lately of the happenings in theme parks, from the ladies being sexually assaulted both at Universal, and on the disney cruise line, with Tiggergate and even the stabbings and shootings in the parking lot, is now a good time to be gonig to theme parks? We'll talk about what we've seen at theme parks as far as security and what we would like to see changed, to see how it could be made better.


We will record tomorrow night Jan. 14th at 8:30 p.m. EST. Make sure to pop in and say hi.
To access it, you must have skype. Then go to skypecasts and search for IOACentral Radio...then click join.
Or you can simply click here:
https://skypecasts.skype.com/skypecasts/skypecast/search.html?search=ioacentralradio

 

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Theres nothing like a dead horse to beat on. This weeks show is up and running, and we are talking about Security and Safety in our theme parks. Do we feel safe with all the recent tragic events happening? Are things blown out of proportion? We talk about the incidents with both the Disney Cruise Lines, and Universal...and yes, we tackle Tigger...instead of the other way around. We also talk about other things we have seen regarding security in the park. Hope you enjoy.

 

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This week we look at our favorite attractions long past. We cover Universal, we cover Disney, we cover the roadside attractions. Yeah, we missed some...no doubt, but we do talk about what has replaced the rides we love, and if they are better or worse. We have Will Holder and Clint Novak stop by to tell us about their new site, and new home for In The Loop. We just have a lot of fun this week. So take a listen, enjoy, and feel free to talk about the rides that we missed. And we hope you enjoy taking a trip down memory lane with us....we do talk alot about disney.

 

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For the 20th episode, we've decided that we are going to go to New Orleans for Mardi Gras!! Thats right, ROAD TRIP!!! We're going to have several special guests, and talk not only about Mardi Gras in New Orleans, but Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando, the similarities, the differences, the fun of it all. Now I know you're saying "but Mardi Gras in New Orleans doesnt start until Feb. 20th! Yeah, but the celebrations have already started, in fact it starts on the epiphany...the twelth day after Christmas. And you thought disney drug out celebrations.... We're going to talk to our guests about that, the different foods and festivals, and music. In fact since Mardi Gras at Universal starts on Saturday the 3rd, we're going to have an extra special musical guest. Who will it be? Well.....you'll have to wait to find out.
Gotta go get packing....its party time!

 

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This week is HUGE! We are going to Mardi Gras, so that means an IOACentral Radio road trip. You can expect the normal craziness that you always get from us, but this time we have some really cool and special guests. We talk to Native New Orlenian Edward Cox about his work with Mardi Gras, the traditions, the fun and the misconception of the parade, and also his love of Universal's Mardi Gras. Then we talk to Chef Thomas Wolfe, owner of ParisStyle in New Orleans about the traditional food, and the rebuilding of the city after Katrina....And if you thought that was enough, oh no my friends....
This Saturday marks the beginning of the Mardi Gras season at Universal Orlando, and they mark it Texican style with Los Lonely Boys....but we got em first! We chat with Henry from LLB about their appearance, their roots, family and tradition. Make sure you check it out.
The show will be up tonight at 8.

 

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This week on IOACentral Radio Matt and I are at Mardi Gras talking about the event, the latest Universal rumors, and Valentines Day. We also go back to the studio to talk to the lovely and vivacious Closet Freak about Valentines Day...because, ya know, she's a girl, and guys can kind of screw up on Valentines Day. We'll walk you through all the romantic things that the parks have to offer, read your emails and posts about the romantic things you've seen in the parks, and the things you can do to make it special for your other half. If you were wondering about what hotel options were available for Valentines Day we talk with Jennifer from Loewes Hotels about all the cool things you and your loved one can do. And, we'll roll out the brand spanking new In The Loop: EXTREME!

 

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This week we take a trip into the vault, and oh the stuff we find. We take a look at the nominees for this years best picture Oscars, and since we are talking movies we have our friends Zak and Bryan from the Kickass Movie Podcast stop by and talk a while. Of course it wouldnt be IOACentral Radio if we just talke about the movies, oh heavens no! So we take a look at the films nominated this year and turn them into rides, and I must say.....well.....You wont see these at any parks near you. Matt also tries to bring a little Walter Cronkite to the program with "Across The Universe" a look at the news and happenings going on this week in and around Orlando. Lots of tingles, lots of fun....lots of things that are just plain wrong. Hope you enjoy.

 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wVYWyBo-Kg
So there was this guy that got national coverage for putting his cell phone number on youtube.com He did nothing with it! He just wanted to do it! So I decided, if he could do it, we could do it, and do something with it. So we're going to see how many voicemails we can get on the IOACentral Radio voicemail line. And we're going to let people have their voice heard by giving them a spot on the show every week.....for about 8 weeks. If you want to have your voice heard, view the vid, rate us high, and call the voicemail line.

 

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This week the parks are alive, with the sound of.......yeah you know. We talk about the music in the parks, and how they enhance your theme park experience. We also talk about our favorite theme park music, what rides would be like without the music, and how the experience is complete. And to help us along we bring in someone who really knows music, Nick Hutson from the UK's only musical theater podcast Musical Talk. We also take a trip "Across the Universe" with Matt for all the latest news.

 

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Hey guys... do you like video games? Do you like theme parks? Do you have a Xbox 360 and Gears of War? We are doing am Xbox Live version of IOACentral Radio Thursday night at 9 p.m. EST, for airing next thursday. We are going to talk about theme park based video games, and whether or not games should be made into rides.....we KNOW they shouldnt be made into movies. We will also be playing Gears Of War while we're talking and recording....so the rules will come into play.
This will be a privately hosted game, and seeing as there are only 8 slots available for online play in any one match...there will be only six available to you...so it will be first come first serve. ALSO we will all be using the chat, and you will be expected to add a little bit to the show....not much, but something. There will be no swearing....or little swearing, and we reserve the right to kick you for any reason.It is an Episode of IOACentral Radio, so there will more than likely be a lot of bad acting involved. If you want to be involved, send a message to me via Xbox 360. My gamertag is yaytez

 

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This week on IOACentral Radio, we talk about being passionate about the parks and rides you love, and the extremes that some people go to for those passions. Some people might call people who ride a certain coaster almost 2000 times, or have a bunch of tattoos of a certain park or even those who produce a weekly podcast fanatics. But the bottom line is that it makes us happy. We talk to James "Yeti-Man" McCown, George "The Disney Tattoo Guy" Reiger, and Bryan Temmer (who has an idea that will knock your socks off) all about their passions, and how far they've gone and the obstacles that they have had to overcome to live their dreams. We also return with Across The Universe, and have loads of fun...as always. We hope you enjoy it.

 

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This week on IOACentral Radio we walk away from the studio and pick up the game controllers. We are broadcasting from the XBOX 360, which isnt made to host podcasts....as you will be able to tell by the sound. But we invited all of our friends on IOACentral.com to swing by and play a little Gears Of War with Us. Being the themepark nerds we are, we talk this week about the untapped potential for theme park rides made from video games. We also hear from Joey on the voicemail line, get our first person to call in on the IOACentral Experiment (that can be viewed on Youtube) and start some Rumor Irradication with our very own Bryan...aka....sketch105. Oh, and after a three week hiatus we have In The Loop X-treme back. Loads of stuff, loads of game play, and loads of fun.

 

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This week on IOACentral Radio we are at MARDI GRAS!!! We have the whole crew on tap as we are touring the park, having fun, catching beads and listening to the sweet sounds of the Doobie Brothers! We also stop for a second to chat about how to get the most out of your Mardi Gras experience, and how you can enjoy yourself to the fullest.

Also, we have voicemails from Barry Hom....that guy speaks? Sketch is back with Rumor Irradication, and we also talk to guests in the park and find out what they like about Mardi Gras. Much more, including some SPECIAL NEWS......make sure to tune in!

 

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This week on IOACentral Radio its time for Spring Break! With all the country on Spring Break for the next couple of months, its going to get really crowded at the parks. So, with that in mind, we break out the survival guide once again to bring you tips on how to make the most out of your Spring Break vacation. This time however, we get the point of view from people who really need the tips...We're talking teenagers and parents. The last thing you want to do if your a teenager is spend the precious little time away from school that you get standing in lines. So we bring on Lexx from Universalignited.com, a teenager that knows a thing or two about theme parkin. Also, if you're a parent, the last thing you want is to spend your vacation hearing the kids complain. So we bring on Barb from the DISboards (aka Bubba's Mom), a parent, to give advice on how to make the most of your kids vacations.
We also take a minute out to say goodbye to a good friend who will no longer be on the show....We have Sketch back with his Rumor Irradication. And a HUGE announcement that you wont want to miss.
Always fun, always funky. Lots of things just for you this week on IOACentral Radio.

 

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We are going to start running a contest or two for listeners.
This week we are kicking off our listener appreciation contest in which a pair of Universal tickets, and a pair of disney tickets will be awarded. If you want to know details, listen to this weeks show

 

[Fan2CSkr]

Will Bubbasmom be signing autographs? I can say I knew her when...

 

[tlinus]

Bubba's Mom is into floggings, so be careful!!!!

 

[bubba's mom]

Autographs start at $10+ each

Pictures start at $25+ each

Line forms to the right and there is no express pass for that line....sorry!

 

[Fan2CSkr]

Autographs start at $10+ each

Pictures start at $25+ each

Line forms to the right and there is no express pass for that line....sorry!

That seems a little steep. Do we get an AP discount?

 

[bubba's mom]

well....there was a 20% discount....now it's down to 10%.....better hurry....



***Blue light special on "floggings"......line forms to the left.....