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Ep 116 – Breaking into Blogging and Podcasting, Plus a Spouse’s Response

On this very special episode of OTR we’re joined in studio with Nick (Dad on Disney), our biggest fan Jenny (JLBNerdy), and Jenny’s husband Loss. The trio discusses the ins and outs of breaking into theme park social media, lessons they’ve learned from blogging, podcasting, and tweeting. Loss tells stories of what it’s like to be married to a Disney nerd who blogs and podcasts about the parks.

Hosts

Recording Date- July 14, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)

Special Guests

Nick Illasi

Jenny B

Loss B

Important Links

WPRK

Tom Morrow’s Mouse

Jenny’s column on DisKingdom

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Ep 114 – Jim Deberry of Arihant talks water parks

Jim Deberry, Senior Manager of North America for Arihant Water Park Equipment talks about the future of water parks, the evolution of the industry up to this point, and even shares some details of what to expect at this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo.

At the end, a few news stories are touched on during the quick hits. Ed and Ken weigh in on the Pirates controversy, a Disney blogger’s shocking news story, and the hot new beach bar headed to Daytona Beach.

Hosts

Recording Date- June 30, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)

 

Important Links

 

NEWS

Arihant Water Park Equipment

Jimmy Buffett’s LandShark Bar & Grill is coming to Daytona Beach

Disney finally scrubs human trafficking from Pirates of the Caribbean ride

Port Canaveral shares more on new terminal, cargo crane update

I-4 Ultimate Landscaping Efforts Kick Off

ABC’s ‘The Chew’ Returns for 22nd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Oct. 4-6

Trump lawyer’s firm steered millions in donations to family members, files show

WPRK

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Ep 113 – SoFlo Energy Talks Florida

The twin brothers behind Central Florida’s hottest new energy drink sit down to talk about the difficulties of opening a new business, the lessons they’ve learned, and why they decided to make their drink so Florida themed.

We also do a quick run down on the news.

Hosts

Recording Date- June 9, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)

Special Guest: SoFlo Energy

 

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Ep 112- Brewer and More

Kevin stops by the studio in this extended episode where the guys discuss SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and all the other summer events happening around town. Food, random news, and a surprise phone call keep it interesting.

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Recording Date- June 23, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)

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Ep 111 – SeaWorld’s Big Day (Kraken VR, Electric Ocean, and more)

SeaWorld Orlando goes all in on Virtual Reality and EDM to bring back the fans. We have interviews with Steve Welch, Creative Director for Entertainment Productions at SeaWorld Orlando; Erik Essig, Experience Design Manager @ SeaWorld’s Deep Blue Creative Studio; and Bryan Nadeau, Vice President of Operations at SeaWorld Orlando.

 

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Recording Date- June 16, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)

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