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December 20, 2018
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Ed and Jake talk about a new way of coasting on the high seas, also they talk about Universal’s posible name for the new park and they go over the news of the week.
Recording Date: 12/14/18 at the WPRK studios in Winter Park, Florida
May 31, 2017
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In this Volcano Bay grand opening celebration of an episode we have a trip report from Kevin Brewer who was at the grand opening celebration. He tells us about the early morning ceremony and gives us his first impressions on the rides at the new park. Then Seth Kubersky stops by to talk about the media event earlier in the week. He reviews the new Cabana Bay rooms, Sapphire Falls, and, of course, Volcano Bay.
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Recording Date- May 26, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
Special Guest: Seth Kubersky
February 16, 2017
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Lee Mallaby of the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast tells of how Jim Hill caused UUOP to go viral. Then Lee shares the latest information and rumors regarding Universal Orlando. The show starts with Ken expressing concern over Planet Hollywood getting a fair review. After Lee’s interview, the guys discuss the short-lived ArteGone twitter account.
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Special Guest – Lee Mallaby of the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast
Recording Date- Jan 27, 2017 on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park | Mallaby Interview Jan 25, 2017
January 4, 2017
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Seth Kubersky stops by for this Christmas Eve’s eve special 3-hour episode of #OTRonFM. He talks about his new Universal Orlando guidebook, the ever-changing Orlando arts scene, and the fallout from the Christina Grimmie shooting.
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Special Guest – Seth Kubersky
Recording Date- Dec 23, 2016 – Live on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park
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Important Links
Seth Kubersky’s Orlando Weekly articles
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
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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