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December 3, 2017
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Ken, Ed, and Kevin discuss the locally produced film The Florida Project. Ed talks about some of the backgrounds of the actors and Ken goes on a rant against Disney.
Recording Date- November 7, 2017
April 5, 2016
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Today we have a SideChat with Rene of the V Group. Rene designed the beverage program and oversees the daily operations at Hanson’s Shoe Repair and Herman’s Loan Company.
Rene stopped by WPRK to DJ during a recent late night session. Ken used this time to annoy Rene with questions about Orlando’s drinking scene and the recent rise of craft cocktails.
Recording Date: 2-29-16
March 7, 2016
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Mr. Entertainment calls in to chat about the latest WWE rumors regarding Orlando. He then gives a first-hand account of what the Holy Land was like on this year’s free admission day.
This audio was originally broadcast on #OTRonFM on WPRK 91.5 FM on Mar 5, 2016.
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November 6, 2015
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This special SideChat Roundtable features Derek Burgan, Gregory Ryan, Mr Brian and Ken discussing safety at Halloween Horror Nights 25 at Universal Studios Orlando. The conversation includes the recent rash of media coverage, the in-park experiences for each other them and what they think should change before next year. While the topic is a serious one the conversation is kept light.
Recording Date- Nov 3, 2015
Hosts and Guests-
Orlando Weekly – Nov 4 – Attacks on scare actors are out of control this year; here’s a nine-step plan to make Halloween Horror Nights safer for everyone
WKMG 6 – Oct 29 – 2 arrested in Halloween Horror Nights attacks reported at Universal
Orlando Sentinel – Oct 29 – Universal ‘scare actors’ tell horror stories of abuse
WKMG 6 – Oct 27 – Halloween Horror Nights actors quit after being attacked
Behind The Thrills – Oct 26 – Is Halloween Horror Nights safe? An open letter to scareactors and fans
Theme Park Insider – Oct 26 – Harassment Claims Fuel Debate about Employee Safety at Theme Parks’ Halloween Events
Central Florida Future – Oct 26 – Student scare actors at Universal’s HHN share stories
May 6, 2015
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On today’s SideChat Banks Lee joins Jay and Ken to geek out this summer’s upcoming blockbuster movies including Sharknado 3 (which Banks makes a cameo in). Disney Spring’s The Boathouse, the summer dance party at Typhoon Lagoon and Dutch Lombrowski all come up in conversation.
Sharknado 3 (July 22)
Banks- “I’m willing to bet that half of [Sharknado 3] will be set in Universal Orlando.”
Bruce the Shark will be in the movie!
Dutch’s 2 hour drive to MK- How far are you willing to drive for an hour in Magic Kingdom?
Tomorrowland (May 22)
Brad Bird’s tweet regarding the trashcan
Jurassic World (June 12)
Teen Beach 2: Beach Party at Typhoon Lagoon
Boathouse on Attractions – The Show
Ken Recommends- Do the Swan Boats at Lake Eola
Banks- The Boathouse is a place where you go once in a while, it’s not for regular dining at.