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I podcasted about theme parks on the Tomorrow Society Podcast and the Amazing Race Canada for #RHAP. Also spend a lot of time on tennis, swimming, Midnight Oil, Survivor, and other competitive reality TV. He/him.
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I've continued to add transcripts of my podcast interviews with Disney Imagineers. I just added my 3rd show with Ethan Reed on Episode 184. We talked about his Little Golden Book, Santa Stops at Disneyland, Alice Davis, and more. It's worth a read (or listen!). tomorrowsociety.com/santa-stops-...

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We returned to Six Flags St. Louis last week, so I took the opportunity to update my coaster rankings for that park. The Boss is SO ROUGH, so I had to drop it down three spots. Hope the park survives, even with its challenges as it gets older. It needs help! tomorrowsociety.com/rollercoaste...

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Four months after my Universal Orlando trip, I finally ranked all eight coasters at the two original parks. The bottom and top picks were easy, but the middle was more challenging. It will be interesting to see where the coasters at Epic Universe fit in this list. tomorrowsociety.com/ranking-univ...

submitted 39 days ago • 1 comment

I don't read a lot of romance novels, but I really enjoyed THRILL RIDE from Amy Ratcliffe. It's a book for theme park nerds with the massive "DreamUs" and the regional gem "Lands of Legend" having many real-life connections. It's a fun read that's perfect for summer! www.amyratcliffe.com/thrill-ride

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Over three months later, I finally updated my Top 10 Coasters rankings to include the VelociCoaster. It may have done okay on my list! tomorrowsociety.com/top-roller-c...

submitted 64 days ago • 0 comments

If you haven't listened to the Effectively Wild series on Ella Black, the first female national baseball writer, you really should. @benlindbergh.bsky.social's devotion to uncovering her identity & bringing her into the light is intellectually impressive AND moved me to shed an actual tear.

submitted 68 days ago • 3 comments

Haven't talked theme parks lately, so a quick summary: - Epic Universe looks awesome with theming on par with Diagon Alley but in five lands. Avoiding POVs but looks great. - Cool to see WDW Buzz Lightyear update (finally) - Happy for two new shows at DHS soon - Resort Airline Check-in - Let's go!

submitted 79 days ago • 1 comment

If David wins $12 million, will there be a season 3 of #DONDI? This is insane.

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David, TAKE THE DEAL!!! I can't take this any longer. #DONDI

submitted 95 days ago • 1 comment

What a fun episode of #Survivor! It gives a perfect example of why we should all vote "YES" to having a swap in Season 50. In fact, they should have two swaps! Now that I think about it more, this shouldn't even be up for debate. We need a swap especially with returning players.

submitted 101 days ago • 0 comments

It shouldn't surprise me that I'm really enjoying this season of Australian Survivor, but wow is it fun! The episodes are paced really well, and the cast is balanced out so evenly. This is going to be fun second half of the season. #SurvivorAU

submitted 110 days ago • 1 comment

I'm sure the Daredevil: Born Again creators watched a lot of the iconic Pacino/De Niro diner scene in Heat while they prepped this big moment with Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk. Even the tone of the conversation is the same! Begrudging respect, but certainty they will battle again. A cool homage!

submitted 114 days ago • 0 comments

We have reached the point in Australian Survivor where JPL still calls the tribes "Brains" and "Brawn" despite all the players being mixed up with the tribe swap. And then he asks them questions about their brains and brawn. It's all a little confusing. #SurvivorAU

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Did everyone just discover Survivor: Samoa in this new #SurvivorAU cast? We have blatant idol reveals, a guy stealing someone's hat, and so much arrogance. I was sad that Nash didn't actually go "Full Russell Hantz on Australian Survivor" in the end. Fun premiere, though!

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The world may be falling apart, but at least we all got the chance to see Tom Sandoval singing nursery rhymes backwards into an old phone. Magic. #TheTraitors

submitted 135 days ago • 1 comment

This is the first "Deal or No Deal" segment that hasn't been painful. Nice work, Dr. Will! #DONDI

submitted 144 days ago • 0 comments

Blogged about pumping at the ballpark and whether sexism is more like a feeling or more like a brick wall. open.substack.com/pub/somehard...

submitted 148 days ago • 11 comments

It was a pleasure to be a guest on Dan’s show, but even more of a pleasure to listen to each episode, especially his interviews. Congratulations on an incredible run!

submitted 152 days ago • 1 comment

What a ride! Amazing, fascinating, quality material. This pod will be missed but Dan has left us a huge legacy

submitted 152 days ago • 1 comment

Tons of great interviews. Tons of great resources. Cheers, Dan. Thank you for putting in the work.

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