Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/beyond-the-first-drop Ever wanted to learn about roller coasters? You've come to the right place. Hosted by Matt Willis, this series will take you through the ins and outs of the amusement park industry, taking a dive in each episode about the various things about rides. © 2026 Matt Willis f4019e7e-ece8-5b33-bf8a-f9ba36680352 yes en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:20 -0400 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:01:35 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/PukiACllQJcIpPG5Bonl29S-xYIs03L6svi4jE2oEEA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lOWVk/OTczMDFkNzJmNTMw/Nzg4OTA4MmM5MDhm/MjFjOC5wbmc.jpg episodic Matt Willis Ever wanted to learn about roller coasters? You've come to the right place. Hosted by Matt Willis, this series will take you through the ins and outs of the amusement park industry, taking a dive in each episode about the various things about rides. Ever wanted to learn about roller coasters. roller coaster, amusement park, coasters School of Communication keppler@uakron.edu No No 5 5 Episode 5: The Coaster Wars featuring Michael Petit full 4f65ae73-fc3d-4f13-8131-fa7405c6a228 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1918f599 In this week's episode, Michael Petit joins again to discuss the history of the Coaster Wars and what it meant for the roller coaster industry.

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]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 Matt Willis Matt Willis 1376 In this week's episode, Michael Petit joins again to discuss the history of the Coaster Wars and what it meant for the roller coaster industry.

]]> roller coaster, amusement park, coasters No 4 4 Episode 4: Interview with Michael Petit full ff945767-98f6-41c9-82a7-fc2ebd057092 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb5ca600 In today's episode of Beyond the First Drop, we interview a member of ACE, the American Coasters Enthusiasts, to talk about what the organization is and what they do within the roller coaster industry

]]> In today's episode of Beyond the First Drop, we interview a member of ACE, the American Coasters Enthusiasts, to talk about what the organization is and what they do within the roller coaster industry

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 Matt Willis Matt Willis 959 In today's episode of Beyond the First Drop, we interview a member of ACE, the American Coasters Enthusiasts, to talk about what the organization is and what they do within the roller coaster industry

]]> roller coaster, amusement park, coasters No 3 3 Episode 3: Zips, Dips, Twists and Stops full eb0c97b4-dada-428b-86e9-045c37ad9437 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4c056fa In today's episode of Beyond the First Drop, we discuss the many different elements that make up a roller coaster. Brake systems, Launch systems, inversions and more!

]]> In today's episode of Beyond the First Drop, we discuss the many different elements that make up a roller coaster. Brake systems, Launch systems, inversions and more!

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 Matt Willis Matt Willis 1169 In today's episode of Beyond the First Drop, we discuss the many different elements that make up a roller coaster. Brake systems, Launch systems, inversions and more!

]]> roller coaster, amusement park, coasters No 2 2 Episode 2: Many Manufacturers full 0be21fc2-8c02-49df-9bcb-fa74b3defd4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/1fbb376b In this episode, we are discussing the bios of some of the best roller coaster manufacturers in the history of the industry. Tune in to this fun history lesson!

]]> In this episode, we are discussing the bios of some of the best roller coaster manufacturers in the history of the industry. Tune in to this fun history lesson!

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:47:20 -0400 Matt Willis Matt Willis 874 In this episode, we are discussing the bios of some of the best roller coaster manufacturers in the history of the industry. Tune in to this fun history lesson!

]]> roller coaster, amusement park, coasters No 1 1 Episode 1: Airtime and G-Forces full 4c255e89-0ebb-4323-8f96-4d2a6b43af74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/034ea08d Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:29:52 -0400 Matt Willis Matt Willis 709 roller coaster, amusement park, coasters No