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Coaster WarsSeason 3: Episode 7: Coaster That Moved Up in Our 2025 RankingsSend us a textGetting re-rides on a roller coaster can really change your opinion of them. From different conditions, different spots in you roller coaster enthusiast journey or maybe even a change in what you value in a coaster can really influence a re-ride. This week Sam and Gabe take a look at some coasters that they think got better in the 2025 season.As always send us any feedback or episode suggestions at coasterwarpodcast@gmail.com
2026-02-0642 minCoaster WarsSpecial Episode: 100 Year Old CoastersSend us a textThis weeks episode is one for the history buffs, as Sam and Gabe take a look at the oldest credits in their lists. It is very cool to look back on where coasters started and the small innovations made to bring us the thrill machines of today. Joins us this week as we look at 100 year old roller coasters!As always you can contact us at anytime with episode suggestion or feedback at our email coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com.
2026-01-231h 00Coaster WarsSeason 3: Episode 6: Best InversionSend us a textSam and Gabe are back from their Holiday Break with a very special episode, another listener suggestion. This week Sam and Gabe take a look at the best ways to be put up-side down! Join us this week for a look at couple of family coasters that get a little topsy turvy.
2026-01-1644 minCoaster WarsSeason 3: Episode 5: 2nd Best Coaster in the ParkSend us a textOften when discussing roller coasters, and the parks they are at, heated discussions arise over which is the best. Often times the 2nd best coaster in a park, put anywhere else could very well be a top contender. Join us this week as Sam and Gabe look past the "best" to see what else parks have to offer. *Special Note*: Make sure to listen to the end of the episode, Gabe has sent out a challenge to all of our listeners. Your reward is a shout out in our return episode f...
2025-12-1941 minCoaster WarsSpecial Episode: Our Top 15'sSend us a textSam and Gabe have had quite the extraordinary roller coastering season! Both of them have ridden over 100 more roller coasters doubling their credit counts. As such it is about time they both revisited their Top 15 roller coasters. Join us this week to see which roller coasters they think are the best.As always please reach out to us on any of our social or at our email coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com.
2025-12-1254 min
Labor JawnGreater Philadelphia Volumes - Interview with Dr. Francis RyanSam and Gabe sit down to chat with Dr. Francis Ryan, Associate Teaching Professor & Director of Master of Labor and Employment Relations Program, Labor Studies and Employment Relations (LSER) at Rutgers University, to discuss Philadelphia's importance in labor history, and his contributions to the three volume set The Greater Philadelphia Region, Greater Philadelphia and the Nation, and Greater Philadelphia and the World from University of Pennsylvania Press.Support the showwww.laborjawn.com
2025-12-0848 minCoaster WarsSeason 3: Episode 4: Best First DropSend us a textSam and Gabe present their first request episode! As the first listener to request an episode (actually multiple) Sam and Gabe wanted to fit it in as soon as possible! And they picked quite the perfect topic, Best First Drop! Gabe brings the classic Raging Bull while Sam went in a different direction with Steel Curtain! Join us this week to see how their drops stack up.Want to be our next request episode!? send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
2025-12-0540 minCoaster WarsSeason 3: Episode 3: Most Disappointing Coaster of 2025Send us a textJoins us this week as Sam and Gabe take a look at another couple of surprising coasters, unfortunately not in the good way. Sam brings Twisted Timbers, an RMC that was bit too much and Gabe brings Hydra The Revenge, which couldn't quite live up to his expectations. As always shoot us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or episode suggestions.
2025-11-2838 minCoaster WarsSeason 3: Episode 2: Most Surprising Coaster of 2025Send us a textThere are a lot of ways that roller coasters can surprise you. Sometimes they have a reputation, sometimes their manufacturer will give you an opinion or sometimes you don't know anything and after a ride it turns you opinion on its head. This week Sam and Gabe take a look at a couple of coasters that sort of gave them a punch in the face right from their blind spot.As always reach to us at our email coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com for any feedback or episode suggestions.
2025-11-2138 minCoaster WarsSeason 3: Episode 0Send us a textIt's finally the start of Season 3! Sam and Gabe are here this week to do some general housekeeping. For anyone new this is a great place to get info on how the podcast works and episode formats. For anyone returning this is a preview of our schedule for the beginning of the season. And then we move into current roller coaster news and a debate in the enthusiast world right now " What is a Giga?"As always you can contact us at our email coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
2025-11-071h 01Coaster WarsHalloween Special! Six Flags Fiesta TexasSend us a textSam and Gabe are back with Season 3! Kicking off the season we have a trip talks episode on Six Flags Fiesta Texas where Sam and Gabe got to enjoy Fright Fest. A perfect way to ease you all back in and then join us next week for Episode 0.As always send us an email with any feedback or suggestions at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
2025-10-311h 02Coaster Wars2025 Roller Coaster Extravaganza OverviewSend us a textWell Sam and Gabe are quickly cementing "if nothing else, we're consistently inconsistent!" as the slogan of their podcast! Due to scheduling issues, they didn't get a chance to record together so this week Sam introduces the parks and rides of the 2025 Roller Coaster Extravaganza. She will do a brief overview of the full line up and go over what should be the big ticket rides at each park. This sets you all up for next weeks battle on the most anticipated coaster of their trip.As always...
2025-06-1444 minCoaster WarsTrip Talks: SFSL and Holiday WorldSend us a textSpontaneous trips are sometimes the best and this one was definitely for the books. With their Coaster Extravaganza approaching Sam and Gabe's excitement was mounting so this seemed the perfect way to feed their roller coaster addiction. Both parks offered a great mix of ride experiences that they are very excited to share with all of you.Contact us at our email coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com and check out our tik tok @coasterwarsPC
2025-06-071h 05Coaster WarsCoasters 101: RMCSend us a textRocky Mountain Construction also known as RMC really seemed to explode on the roller coaster seen with crazy creations that entertained GP and enthusiasts alike. Here, in todays episode Sam and Gabe discuss how RMC got their start and what makes them so unique in the amusement park world. Learn about the "Iron Horse Treatment", their patented track designs and even where RMC could go in the future.
2025-05-301h 03Coaster WarsSeason 2: Episode 7: Coaster with SoulSend us a textIn this podcast Sam and Gabe have mentioned roller coasters that feel like they are alive and have a personality all their own. This week they peruse their credit lists to find a couple coasters that really embody this sentiment. Sam brings a very random roller coaster from the Nevada desert, Desperado and Gabe brings a lesser known ride from the Six Flags Over Georgia line-up, Georgia Scorcher.As always you contact us at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com and check us out on tiktok at coasterwarspc!
2025-05-1633 minCoaster WarsSeason 2: Episode 6: Custom Layout ArrowsSend us a textThis week Sam and Gabe take a look at one of the classic roller coaster companies to bring you two fun little coasters. A lot of the Arrows around are some kind of clone so Sam and Gabe tried to find the more unique ones from their credit lists.As always you can contact us at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com.
2025-05-0232 minCoaster WarsSeason 2: Episode 5: Janky but FunSend us a textA common word used to describe generally rough coasters, Sam and Gabe try to bring the brighter side of Janky. Gabe has brought a fun coaster that unfortunely ended operations just last year while Sam brings a literal pile of scrap metal. Join us this week for some Janky but fun coasters. As always get into contact with us at our email coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com.
2025-04-1936 minCoaster WarsSeason 2: Episode 4: Mine TrainsSend us a textA personal favorite of Sam and Gabe they dive into their credit lists to bring you their best Mine Trains. This week Sam brings a delightful little coaster from Six Flags Great Adventure, Runaway Mine Train while Gabe pushed the bounds of what a Mine Train is with Mystery Mine at Dollywood.As always send any feedback or roller coaster suggestions to coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
2025-04-1136 min
Labor JawnAntizionism and the Labor Movement - Interview with Alison Glick and Suzanne AdelyIn this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down to discuss the history of zionism, antizionism, and the American labor movement, with writer and activist Alison Glick and lawyer, organizer, and activist Suzanne Adely from Labor for Palestine. Originally aired: November 7, 2023.Donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians: https://www.map.org.uk/Support the showwww.laborjawn.com
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Labor JawnWage Theft in the Restaurant Industry - Interview with Katherine CokerIn this special interview, Sam and Gabe sit down with Katherine Coker, a former restaurant worker who has been educating and agitating around Philly, teaching people about wage theft and the conditions in the restaurant industry. Originally aired: June 28, 2023. https://linktr.ee/katherinecokerSupport the showwww.laborjawn.com
2025-03-2740 min
Labor JawnBlack Folk - Interview with Dr. Blair LM KelleyIn this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down with Dr. Blair LM Kelley, director of the Center for the Study of the American South at the University of North Carolina, about her new book Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class. Originally aired: July 10, 2023.https://www.profblmkelley.com/Support the showwww.laborjawn.com
2025-03-2345 min
Labor JawnTinicum & Eastwick - Interview with Will CaverlyIn this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe are joined by Will Caverly, author of Tinicum & Eastwick: Environmental Justice and Racial Injustice in Southwest Philadelphia.When plans to overhaul Southwest Philadelphia in the 1950s scheduled both the integrated neighborhood of Eastwick and the ecologically valuable Tinicum marshes to be razed, two grassroots movements took up the cause—battling eminent domain in the name of environmental conservation and economic injustice.Get the book:https://www.brooklinebooks.com/9781955041140/tinicum-and-eastwick/www.willcaverly.comSupport the showwww.laborjawn.com
2025-01-2131 minCoaster WarsQuestion Everything: Ride Forces and ElementsSend us a textIn this weeks episode Sam quizzes Gabe on ride elements and forces! Without the aid of the internet or visual aids Gabe has to try and explain the many twists and turns that a roller coaster train can take. This episode is an overview of general roller coaster elements found on several different rides making it a great place for budding roller coaster enthusiasts to learn some lingo. As always you can email any questions or feedback to coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
2025-01-171h 03Coaster WarsSeason 2: Episode 3: Defunct Coasters We Have RiddenSend us a textSince this theme is working so well, we have one final episode where Sam and Gabe bring a couple of defunct coasters that they have ridden. Sam brings a little power house from nowhere Wisconsin, Avalanche and Gabe brings the record breaker Mean Streak. Join us this week to see how they stack up.As always send any comments or questions to our email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
2025-01-1033 minCoaster WarsSeason 2: Episode 2: Defunct Coaster You Wish You Could Have RiddenSend us a textAfter the Son of Beast special, Sam and Gabe decided to stick with the theme and talk about some coasters no longer operating but wish were still around. Coincidentally they both choose LIM launch coasters, Sam with Batman and Robin: The Chiller and Gabe with Volcano: The Blast Coaster. As always email us with any questions or episode suggestions at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
2025-01-0332 minCoaster WarsSon of Beast Special! Part 1Send us a textIt's finally here! Sam and Gabe finally sat down and recorded the Son of Beast Special! Join us this week and dive into RCCA and the coasters they managed to bring to life. This story feels like it's right out of a movie with shady dealings and cover-ups that culminated in the disaster that is, Son of Beast.As always, contact us at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com with any episode suggestions!
2024-12-2044 minCoaster WarsTrip Talks: Carowinds, SFOG and Fun Spot AtlantaSend us a textSam and Gabe head to the south for some warmer weather and great coasters!They find their way to the Carolinas and Atlanta for 3 different parks with quite the collection of coasters. Join us this week for park overviews and opinions on the coasters themselves.As always email us at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com with episode suggestions or any questions.
2024-12-061h 12Coaster WarsSeason 2: Episode 0: Updates and Rollercoaster NewsSend us a textHello Everyone! Gabe and Sam are finally back! This first episode of season 2 Sam and Gabe explain a few changes to the podcast including the transition into a seasons format along with some new series. But do not fret, the battles episode are going no where! They then go into current roller coaster news talking about Six Flags Great Adventure and the merger. Have no idea what I'm talking about, listen to the episode!As always email us with any episode suggestions at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
2024-11-2943 min
Labor JawnLabor Against the Arena - Interview with Lindsey Farrell and Duncan GromkoIn this interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down with Lindsey and Duncan, two unionists who have been organizing against the construction of a new 76ers arena in Philly's historic Chinatown. Sign the petition: https://noarenaphl.org/ Hearing schedule: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjcM6Bx3uRcZBGDgTW97_ZJz2Y1wNhZtbptbAYSqWkxDSGKQ/viewform Union member petition: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePkIe3tUG0YuOCer7eZqVW9DbWsMYbIhmC-GzVTkCSeHwHow/viewformSupport the showwww.laborjawn.com
2024-11-2540 min
Labor JawnBen Fletcher and IWW Dockworkers - Interview with Dr. Peter ColeIn this interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down with Dr. Peter Cole, author of "Ben Fletcher: life and times of a Black Wobbly" and "Wobblies on the Waterfront: Interracial Unionism in Progressive-Era Philadelphia." Originally aired: October 16, 2023.Support the showwww.laborjawn.com
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Labor JawnGreen 4 Falasteen - Interview with Kayla Hoskinson and Matteo HintzIn this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down to talk with two of the organizers behind Green 4 Falasteen, a coalition of AFSCME members and staffers organizing for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and in solidarity with their fellow workers in Palestine. Originally aired: April 17, 2024.Support the showwww.laborjawn.com
2024-09-0647 minCoaster WarsEpisode 27: Favorite Non-coaster RidesSend us a textWell when you go the a theme park, inevitably there are other rides besides roller coasters. As such Sam and Gabe decide to talk about some of their favorites which just coincidentally happen to both be water rides! Sam brings Log Chute from the Mall of America and Gabe bring Jurassic Park River Adventure from Universal.As always email any episode suggestions to coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
2024-08-2330 min
Labor JawnBootleg Coal Rebellion - Interview with Mitch TroutmanSam and Gabe sit down with Mitch Troutman, organizer and author of The Bootleg Coal Rebellion: The Pennsylvania Miners Who Seized an Industry, 1925–1942. Originally aired: December 12, 2022.Support the showwww.laborjawn.com
2024-08-1834 minCoaster WarsEpisode 26: Nostalgia FactorSend us a textSam and Gabe are finally back and with some personal favorites! Today they take a look at some coaster from their childhood that might not mean much to anyone else, but sure as heck mean a lot to them! Sam brings the wooden giant from Illinois, American Eagle, and Gabe brings the little woody that could, Zippin Pippin. As always please send us any episode suggestions to coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
2024-08-1733 min
Labor JawnFreeman's Challenge - Interview with Dr. Robin BernsteinSam and Gabe sit down with Dr. Robin Bernstein, Dillon Professor of American History at Harvard University, to discuss her new book 'Freeman's Challenge: The Murder that Shook America's Original Prison for Profit.'Support the showwww.laborjawn.com
2024-08-1234 minCoaster WarsLagoon Special!Send us a textSam and Gabe took a little break for 4th of July and are back with a special episode! They took a trip out to Salt Lake City, Utah to experience Lagoon, a small family owned park with a quirky little line up. Join us this week as they give an overall review of the park and the rides within.For those looking to avoid spoilers fast forward to 32.43 is the time stamp.And any episode suggestions can be sent to coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
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Labor JawnTheatre Work - Interview with Brídín Clements Cotton & Natalie RobinIn this interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down with Brídín Clements Cotton and Natalie Robin to discuss their recent book, Theatre Work: reimagining the labor of theatrical production, which explores the history and current state of labor in the theatre industry. https://www.productionlaborbook.com/Support the showwww.laborjawn.com
2024-07-031h 08Coaster WarsEpisode 25: Non- B and M HypersSend us a textAfter covering everything and anything B and M, Sam and Gabe thought they should show you exactly what a B and M isn't! Today they both bring an Intamin coaster over 200 ft to see what else the roller coaster world has to offer in this category.Please email us with any episode suggestions at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
2024-06-2834 minCoaster WarsCoaster 101: B&MSend us a textJoin Sam and Gabe this week to expand you coaster knowledge! This weeks topic delves into the first of the many roller coaster manufacturers, B&M. A staple of the industry and found at almost every park it's practically impossible to talk coasters without mentioning their name. As always send any feedback or episode suggestion to coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
2024-06-2156 minCoaster WarsEpisode 24: Bucket List CoastersSend us a textSam and Gabe now jump to the future of their roller coaster careers and take a look at some coasters on their bucket lists. Gabe brings the RMC giant over in Europe, Zadra and Sam brings a still in progress ride form Universal, Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness. Join us to see which of these roller coasters come out on top!
2024-06-1434 min
Labor JawnAFSCME Locals 2186 and 2187 - Interview with Brett Bessler and David WilsonIn this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down to chat with Brett Bessler (Vice President of AFSCME local 2186) and David Wilson (President of AFSCME local 2187) to discuss their upcoming contract negotiations with the city of Philadelphia.Support the showwww.laborjawn.com
2024-06-1042 minCoaster WarsEpisode 23: Oldest Coaster CreditsSend us a textSam and Gabe are once again hitting the history books! They have both scoured their credit lists and brought forth the most ancient of fighters. Duking it out this week is Comet from Hersheypark and Blue Streak from Cedar Point. Join us for this episode and maybe even learn some history along the way.Please send us any episode suggestions or even feedback at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com.
2024-06-0729 minCoaster WarsSilver Dollar City Special!Send us a textGabe is back and so is his voice in this Silver Dollar City Special! Gabe took a trip down to Branson, Missouri to add a few more credits to his list and to brag to Sam about some cool new coasters. Don't let her fool yah, she's jealous!Contact us with any coaster suggestions or Coasters 101 topics at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
2024-05-3159 minCoaster WarsEpisode 22: Racing CoastersSend us a textRacing coasters are a unique commodity even in the roller coaster world and this week we have brought you two of the best. Diving into the history books Sam and Gabe have both chosen great coasters to high light the what racing coasters have to offer.As always were are taking any kind of episode suggestions for roller coasters you'd like to see covered to topics for a Coasters 101 episode. Please send any submissions to coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com.
2024-05-1730 minCoaster WarsCoasters 101: Wood vs SteelSend us a textWelcome to a new series appearing here on the podcast. Sam and Gabe would like to impart on to all of you their (mostly Gabe's) immense (honestly maybe miniscule) knowledge of roller coasters! This new series is aimed at newbies in the roller coaster world to teach you the basics of lingo and everything else. Their first episode covers a very basic topic: Wooden vs Steel rollercoasters. Learn the ins and outs of both types of thrill ride trains and why Sam and Gabe love woodies so much.
2024-05-1029 minCoaster WarsEpisode 21: Most Unique Lift Hills.Send us a textSam and Gabe really dive deep for the coasters featured this week as we take a look at 2 of the most unique rides ever cover on the podcast. Sam brings yet another form her Hersheypark trip, Fahrenheit while Gabe brings a little known coaster form nowhere Indiana, Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain. For coaster suggestions please submit to coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
2024-02-2337 minCoaster WarsEpisode 20: Most Recent CreditsSend us a textLast week Sam and Gabe dove into the history books for their first credits but this week we time travel to current day. In this episode Sam brings a dueling coaster from Hersheypark, Lightning Racer while Gabe brings a small coaster from a small park, Defiance. For coaster suggestion or questions for future special episodes, write into coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com
2024-02-1735 minCoaster WarsEpisode 19: First CreditsSend us a textJoin Sam and Gabe as they dive into their own history books to discuss their first credits. We see here how Sam's love of meticulously themed, movie in a roller coaster started with Space Mountain. And now Gabe's love a coaster that can give you a black eye makes sense with Pegasus. For episode suggestions send us an email at coasterwarspodcdast@gmail.com
2024-02-0932 minCoaster WarsEpisode 18: Battle of the LaunchesSend us a textThe launch coaster renaissance is here! With the popularity of launch coaster growing Sam and Gabe decided to choose some fighters to really illustrate the type of coasters. Although they have quite the age difference Maxx Force and Stormrunner are very similar rides. Join us this week to see which stands at the top.Make sure to submit future episode suggestions to our email at coasterwarspodcast.@gmail.com
2024-01-2635 minCoaster WarsEpisode 17: Battle of the RMCsSend us a textIn this episode, for once Sam and Gabe have chosen 2 coasters that actually make sense. Gabe brings an early RMC, Iron rattler while Sam brings one of their newest creations, Wildcats Revenge. Join us this week to see which of these RMCs take the top spot.
2024-01-1238 minCoaster WarsEpisode 15: The Battle of the ChampionsSend us a textWe have finally made it! Join us this week as Sam and Gabe take their top fighters into the ring. That's right, we have finally made it to their number one coasters. Join us this week to see which best of the best coaster winds up on top!
2023-12-2234 min
The Cringe is RealThe Real Housewives of Sydney - Season 2 Reunion (w/ Gabe Woods)Sam's final guest for the second season of The Real Housewives of Sydney is sexy boy Gabe Woods. Gabe and Sam unpack the special reunion episode in this recap. Gabe's cringe for the week is end of year busyness. The two also discuss The A List Dallas and New York and pitch a fun idea for The Real Gays of Sydney.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. Support the show
2023-12-2041 minCoaster WarsEpisode 14: Ejector vs Floater Part WhateverSend us a textThe runners up of Sam and Gabe's top 15 list is here! Join us this week as they compare 2 coasters that specialize in air time but approach the concept from completely opposite directions. Sam brings the tide and true B and M hyper, Raging Bull while Gabe brings one of the best woodies out there, El Toro. Lets watch them duke it out in this weeks episode of Coaster Wars.
2023-12-1533 minCoaster WarsEpisode 13: Height vs TerrainSend us a textWe are finally breaking the top 3 coasters on Sam and Gabe's list! In third Sam brings the repeat offender, Lightning Rod and Gabe Brings the giant from Carowinds, Fury 325. Check out this weeks episode and Sam and Gabe start comparing the best of the best in their credit counts
2023-12-0833 minCoaster WarsEpisode 12: Cedar Point SpecialSend us a textWelcome to the Coaster Wars first special episode. When Sam and Gabe made their top 15 coaster list, the little coaster that could, Maverik at Cedar Point placed in the same spot on both their lists. Coincidently, Maverik also ranked as the top coaster at Cedar Point. So join us this week as Maverik takes on every coaster at the park!
2023-12-011h 04Coaster WarsEpisode 9: The Zoomer vs the BoomerSend us a textJoin Sam and Gabe for this weeks exciting match up. Sam brings the zoomer, a relatively young woodie, Mystic Timbers. Gabe brings the oldy but a goody, Magnum XL-200, the coaster that began the Coaster Wars, the name sake of our podcast.
2023-11-1035 minCoaster WarsEpisode 7: Ejector vs FloaterSend us a textJoin Sam and Gabe this week as they bring two air time Machines. Sam brings Jersey Devil Coaster against Gabe's Raging Bull. Let's see how these two fighters stack up in this weeks episode.
2023-10-2734 minCoaster WarsEpisode 4: Speed VS IntensitySend us a textA fighter returns to the ring to take on a new challenger. Join Sam and Gabe this week as Hades 360 enters the fight once again to take on the giant at Cedar Point, Millennium Force.
2023-10-0633 minCoaster WarsEpisode 2: David vs GoliathSend us a textSam and Gabe discuss the small indoor launch coaster at King's Island known as Flight of Fear and pit it against the giant from Six Flags Great Adventure, Kingda Ka
2023-09-2232 minCoaster WarsEpisode 1: Wooden vs SteelSend us a textSam and Gabe compare the first in their top 15 coasters. Gabe's fighter is Hades 360 of Mt. Olympus and Sam's is Dueling Dragons of Universal. Join us to see how these two very different coasters compare.
2023-08-3140 min
Lower the BarLower the Bar 113 - Sam's trip to St Louis, Eclipse, fantasy draftThis week's episode Sam about his trip to the St. Louis and his experience watching the eclipse earlier this year. The guys talk about the nerdiest version of sports. They end the show with some improv fun about a fantasy comic book draft. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story could make it on a future podcast. Like us on Facebook and follow us on twitter @lowerthesam and @lowerthegabe
2017-12-1558 minLower the BarLower the Bar 112 - L.A. County Fair - Inhumans Review This week's episode Gabe tells Sam about Augie's wedding from the audience side. The guys talk about the L.A. County Fair and collectibles. Same and Gabe review Marvel's Inhumans and other comic books shows season openers. They end the show with some improv fun. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story could make it on a future podcast. Like us on Facebook and follow us on twitter @lowerthesam and @lowerthegabe
2017-11-211h 02Lower the BarLower the Bar 111 - Augie's Wedding and Ice Cream debateThis week's episode is another episode without Sam who was sick when we recorded this one. In this episode Augie tells use about shower beer. Augie and Gabe poorly debate what counts as "ice cream". Augie tell us about his recent wedding including a guest who became unwelcome at a certain point. Augie and Gabe end the show with some improv fun. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story could make it on a future podcast. Like us o...
2017-10-271h 16Lower the BarLower the Bar 109 - Sweet Swi TakarabeWe are back after a little hiatus, though Sam was sick so Gabe is flying solo on this one. We meet friend of the show Kathy "Swi" Takarabe. We find about Swi growing up in the Midwest in a less than diverse area. Swi tells us about here college years and about moving out to Southern California to attend USC. While attending USC she met her future husband and it is a fun tale of their first date and how they got engaged. Swi also shares about here recent trip to Japan. Gabe asks Swi the Lower the Bar...
2017-10-041h 11Lower the BarLower the Bar 106 - Sam Surgery Update CW reviewThe file has been corrected and is now downloadable. In this episode, Sam gives up an update on his surgery a little over a year ago. Sam also tells about the movie 'The Big Sick' and the Netflix special 'Homecoming King' and how he relates to them. Gabe and Sam review the last season of the CW (and few other) superhero shows. The guys end the show with some improv fun. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story...
2017-07-2559 minLower the BarLower the Bar 105 - Wonder Woman ReviewThis week we find out why Sam's dad wanted a full body picture of him. Then Sam and Gabe review Wonder Woman, there are major spoilers. The guys end the podcast with some improv fun. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story could make it on a future podcast. Like us on Facebook and follow us on twitter @lowerthesam and @lowerthegabe
2017-06-291h 09Lower the BarLower the Bar 103 - Bermuda - Superhero PhysiqueIn this week's episode Augie gives us an update on his wedding plans and how he "auditioned" his wedding DJ's. Gabe tells about his recent trip Bermuda to go to a friends wedding. The guys then talk about an article regarding the modern action star physique. Gabe and Sam end the show with some improv fun. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story could make it on a future podcast. Like us on Facebook and follow us on...
2017-06-081h 01Lower the BarLower the Bar 101 - Stand-up, Arcades and extreme sports For those paying attention, yes we went from episode 99 to 101. We have something special planned for episode 100, but it may not be about a month or so. In this week's episode Sam and Gabe start out by talking about arcade games. The Gabe and Sam then start share stories about each of their experience doing stand-up comedy back in the day; Augie jumps in midway to talk about his first big dance gig. The guy then talk "extreme sports" they've done from kid stuff (skateboards, bikes, inter-tubing in the snow) and water skiing, sky-diving and b...
2017-05-191h 22Lower the BarLower the Bar 95 - Logan ReviewIn this episode Sam tells us of a recent Golf trip with his dad and someone named Jose, but he is not latin nor pronounces it the way you are probably reading it. Gabe and Sam then review Logan. Since the movie has been out for a while there are massive spoilers in this review. The guys end the podcast with some improv fun. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story could make it on a future podcast. Lik...
2017-04-061h 03Lower the BarLower the Bar 92- Spicy Food-Pranks-Outloud AppIn this week's episode Sam's, Gabe and Augie talk about eating some of the hottest foods, wings, hot sauce, peppers. Then they guys talk about various pranks they witness or hear about. In lieu of impov, Augie tells us about a great new app called Outloud which is play list that the crowd at a party gets to contributed to and vote as to which songs will play next. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story could make it on...
2017-03-0354 minLower the BarLower the bar 90 - Juggalos, Celebrity sighting, documentaries In this week's episode Augie airs out some of Gabe's dirty laundry. Sam brings up that fact that the FBI has labels the Juggalos as a voilent gang. Gabe shares about a celebrity siting in Reedley. Sam also shares about documentary about cults. The guys ends the show with some improv fun. n. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story could make it on a future podcast. Like us on Facebook and follow us on twitter @l...
2017-02-161h 09Lower the BarLower the Bar 85 Christmas-Infomericals-Tim Allens Santa ClauseA few week behind on publishing our Christmas episode, but here it is. In this episode Sam and Gabe talk a Christmas and about the laser light show decorations that have recently become popular. Gabe and Sam talk infomercials and the guys find out what would happen if instead of casting Tim Allen in The Santa Clause Gabe was the lead in lead role...also what if it look like if it was about another holiday. The guys end the podcast with some improv fun. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so...
2017-01-0651 minLower the BarLower the Bar 84 Star Wars-Conspiracy Theory In this episode Sam and Gabe talk a little Star Wars, mostly about an off screen affair that happened between Hans Solo and Princess Leia. Then Sam and Gabe talk conspiracy theories which leads to us finding out what would happen if Gabe was cast in the movie 'Conspiracy Theory' instead of Mel Gibson. The guys end the podcast with some improv fun. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story could make it on a future podcast. ...
2016-12-1658 minLower the BarLower the bar 83 - Thanksgiving and Dr StrangeIn this episode Sam and Gabe talk Thanksgiving...after a few digressions. The guys review Marvel's Dr. Strange and end the podcast with some improv fun about a Dad and his son at Thanksgiving. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story could make it on a future podcast. Like us on Facebook and follow us on twitter @lowerthesam and @lowerthegabe
2016-11-2949 minLower the BarLower the Bar 80 - Timeless and Running ManIn this week's episode we find out that Sam used to host Pampered Chef parties. Gabe and Sam talk about the show Timeless and other shows that involve time travel. The guys bring back an old segment, what if you were in the movie? We find out what would happen if Sam was in Running Man instead of Arnold. The guys end with some improv fun. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story could make it on a future podcast.
2016-11-0359 minLower the BarLower the Bar 78 - Clowns, S.H.I.E.L.D, Suicide Squad In this week's episode Gabe and Sam talks about the clown phenomenon; if you haven't heard there are stories people dress like clowns walking out the woods and showing up in other strange places. This reminds Sam of friend's college prank. The guys then talk, Agents of SHIELD, Suicide Squad, and various CW comic book based shows. The guys end with some improv fun. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story could make it on a future podcast....
2016-10-141h 09Lower the BarLower The Bar 75 - Escape RoomIn this week's episode Sam talks about a recent work trip to Texas and the escape room he did while there. Gabe also share his experience in doing an escape room. Gabe and Sam talk about some Olympics highlights. The guys end with some improv fun about a couple of Latinos talking about doing an escape room. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story could make it on a future podcast. Like us on Facebook and follow us o...
2016-09-2249 minLower the BarLower The Bar 72 - Miss Cleo WarcraftAugie, Gabe and Sam start this episode talking about Miss Cleo passing away and get into talking about things we believed at some point that weren't true. Sam and Gabe review the movie Warcraft and the guys end the show with some improv fun about two brothers and one just found out the other is adopted. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story could make it on a future podcast. Like us on Facebook and follow us on t...
2016-08-0254 minLower the BarLower The Bar 68 - Tacos again, Camping, Yard Sales, Juggers SportIn this week's episode it happened again, we talk tacos. Then Sam, Gabe and Augie talk about camping and yard sales. Sam introduces us to the weird sport called Jugger inspired by the 1989 movie The Salute of the Jugger (released as The Blood of Heroes in the US). The guys end the show with some improv fun about a couple at a yard sale, while there the wife decides she may not be happy with her husband's thrifty ways. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at l...
2016-06-2949 minLower the BarLower The Bar 67 - What scared you as a kid and X-men ApocalypseIn this week's episode Sam, Gabe and Augie talk about things that scared them as kids, the clown from movie based on Stephen King's 'It', sharks, tornadoes etc. Gabe and Sam review the movie X-men Apocalypse, there are SPOILERS FROM THE 45 MINUTE MARK TO THE 60 MINUTE MARK. If you haven't seen the movie and don't want it spoiled, skip from 45 minutes in to 60 minutes in. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story could make it on a future podcast.
2016-06-211h 12Lower the BarLower The Bar 63 - Taco Controversy Dos (2) - cookie debateIn this week's episode Augie and Gabe debate the best fast food cookies and other fast food dessert in general. Augie and Gabe talk about what it's like to speak Spanish poorly. Gabe then opens the fresh wound that is the taco controversy. Sam, Gabe and Augie end the show with some improv fun about 3 guys breaking things into 2 that shouldn't be. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your story could make it on a future podcast. Like us o...
2016-05-251h 10Lower the BarLower The Bar 62 - Sam's Surgery - Captain America Civil WarIn this episode Sam tells us about his recent bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery). Sam goes into detail about what the surgery was, why he had it and how is doing 2 weeks out from surgery. Sam and Gabe review the movie Captain America Civil War, there are HUGE SPOILERS. TO AVOID SPOILER SKIP FROM THE 58 MARK TO 1 HOUR 21 MINUTES. The guys ends with some improv fun about 2 guys camping out for a movie way too early the theater employee who had to deal with them. If you have any stories you like to share, please do so o...
2016-05-181h 32Lower the BarLower the Bar 56 - Clearly Canadian-Batman v SupermanIn this episode we have a our first remote call in. Friend of the show and frequent contributor Justin Urbano tells about his attempt to support the comeback of Clearly Canadian (in LTB 48 Sam talks about how Clearly Canadian was drink he liked in the 90s that has since been discontinued). Next Sam and Gabe share their thoughts on Batman v Superman, this segment has huge SPOILERS!!! If you have not seen Batman v Superman and don’t want the movie spoiled, skip from the 32 minute 30 sec mark to 1 hour 6 minutes. The guys ends with some improv fun that sta...
2016-04-051h 14Lower the BarLower The Bar 54 - Silent DiscosIn this episode Sam and Gabe are talk about nieces and nephews and Sam’s sister who is expecting. Augie shows up and tells the guys about a silent disco he was at and way to improve a silent disco. The guys ends with some improv fun about two nerds who want to join a Latin cruising gang.
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2016-03-231h 05Lower the BarLower The Bar 51 - Flea Market, Golf and DeadpoolIn this week's episode Augie tells us about going to the flea market as a kid with his dad. Sam and Gabe also talk about stuff they did growing up with their dads and Sam tells about a recent golf trip he took with dad. The guys then talk all things Deadpool, even though Augie hasn’t seen it yet (no spoilers in this segment). The show ends with some improv fun about a father and son fishing trip that reveals dark secrets about this family's past.
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2016-03-021h 02Lower the BarLower the Bar 47 - Mighty Mike SielaffIn this week's episode we meet Minnesota native Mike Sielaff. Mike tells about how he joined his high school cross country team for one day, was in a non-violent gang and about interesting things that happen while being an actor in L.A. Mike also tells us about an embarrassing story...all we can say about this story is don't be eating while listening. We ask Mike the Lower the Bar questions and Mike, Sam and Gabe end the show with some improv fun.
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2016-02-0357 minLower the BarLower the Bar 46 - Football Fun with the LA RamsIn this episode the guys talk about high school football and how Augie did double duty, being on the football team and marching in the band at halftime. Sam talks about the Rams moving from St. Louis (where he’s from) to Los Angeles(where he now lives). In our movie segment we find out what would happen if Sam and Augie were cast in the cinematic classic, Dodgeball. Gabe, Sam and Augie end the show with some improv fun.
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2016-01-271h 03Lower the BarLower the Bar 44 - Pull back the curtain - Star WarsIn this episode we try to give some of the behind the scenes working of the podcast, but get sidetracked talking about ‘90s music then high school Spanish. Gabe and Sam then talk about their thoughts on the Star Wars now that they have seen it. Gabe, Sam and Augie end the show with some improv fun.
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2016-01-121h 06Lower the BarLower the Bar 38 - Marathon Episode Part 1, Sam's sister's weddingWe had a marathon recording session for this episode, so we decided to break it into two episodes. In Part 1 of our mammoth episode we hear about Sam’s flying out to St. Louis for his sister’s wedding and we find out how his sister and husband met and were vetting by each other’s family. We end this half with a new segment call Augie’s got something to say.
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2015-12-0141 minLower the BarLower the Bar 32 - Glass Bridge, Flushing the Fish, Wife CarryingThis episode opens with Gabe and Sam discussing a glass bridge in China that cracked while people were on it and other glass structures hundreds or thousands of feet in the air. Gabe then share about a parenting fail where he could have explained the circle of life to his 3 year old or make up a story about what happened to his fish. In the sports segment, Sam dives deep into the competitive world of Wife Carrying. The guys end the show with some improv fun involving about a dad talking to a son about what happened to their...
2015-10-2044 minLower the BarLower the Bar 31 - No License to Drive and Shortcuts to LifeIn this episode Sam tells us about a friend of his who took his dad’s car to meet up with a girl, small problem...he didn’t have a driver's license. Gabe introduces a new segment called “Shortcuts to Life” where Gabe gives advice on some of life’s tricky moments. This time Gabe shares what to do if you forget the name of someone you have met several times and you now are having a conversation with them. The guys end the show with some improv fun involving a judge and bailiff shooting the breeze at work until one...
2015-10-1342 minLower the BarLower the Bar 29 - Crowd Surfing and Mosh PitsIn this week’s episode we find out about Gabe’s first time crowd surfing at a concert and his time in mosh pits, including a mosh pit at an Offspring concert where there was man in a wheelchair moshing! In our movie segment we find out what would happen if instead of George Clooney and Brad Pitt, the lead in Ocean’s Eleven was played by Sam Manual. Sam and Gabe end the show with some improv fun inspired by Gabe’s concert stories. If you have any concert stories, share them with us on Facebook or email us at lo...
2015-09-2942 minLower the BarLower the Bar 26 - Study Fails and Cheese RollingIn this week’s episode Gabe tells us about a time he was trying to take a nap in a public area in college when someone he didn’t know came up to him and asked, ‘are you Gabe?’ Listen to find out if Gabe engages with her or lays down and pretends to sleep. In sports, Sam tells us about cheese rolling, a real sport where you chase a cheese roll down a hill. The guys end the show with some improv fun. If you have a story where something went arwy, share it with us on Facebook or email...
2015-09-0842 minLower the BarLower the Bar 23 - Happy Birthday, SamThis week we celebrate Sam’s birthday and talk about birthdays growing up. We also explore how the Matrix would have turned out if Sam Manual was cast as Neo. The guys end the show with some improv fun that starts with a birthday and goes to interesting places from there. If you have an interesting story about birthday, especially where something went wrong, share it with us on Facebook or email us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com and your email could make it on a future podcast.
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2015-08-1842 minLower the BarLower the Bar 22 - Wedding FailsThis week Sam tells us how he accidently became the center of attention at a wedding. Gabe and Sam also share some terrible wedding toasts they witnessed. In our movie segment we find out what would happen if Gabe was cast in the classic sports flick, Rudy. The guys end the show with some improv fun inspired by the wedding stories. If you have a story about a wedding fail, either your own or one you saw, share it with us at lowerthebarpodcast@gmail.com.
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2015-08-1139 minLower the BarLower the Bar 10 - LTB vs the Pacific 2Gabe tells of how he was almost lost in the Pacific (check out episode 7 for Sam battle with the “Peaceful Ocean”). The guys do some improv inspired by Gabe’s tales of woes at the high sea.
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