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Episode 522 - Walt Disney World's Reopening Plan & Frank and Son Collectible Show Returns May 30, 2020

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This time, we have a double dose of current events. First, we talk about the latest news coming out of Florida. Then, we talk about our experiences at the reopening of Frank and Son Collectible Show. Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 521 - Stories from the Floor: Outside the Con with Kim Twombly May 28, 2020

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This time, we present the next chapter in our "Stories from the Floor" series. This is our close-up look at the love of pop culture conventions, through the eyes of one of our guests. This time, we have Kim Twombly as our guest. From small fan cons to San Diego Comic-Con, Kim has many stories from the floor to share. Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 520 - San Diego Comic Shop Hop, May 2020 May 26, 2020

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This time, we have a big dose of hope, as we hop around San Diego to check out the re-openings of a few comic and toy shops. We talk safety procedures, communication, and pop-culture goodies. Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 519 - Time Traveling with Ted: A Walk in the Park - Knott's Scary Farm Ghost Town, Part 3 May 24, 2020

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This time, we present the ninth episode in our "Time Traveling with Ted" series, featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we add the third chapter to the "A Walk in the Park - Knott's Scary Farm Ghost Town" series. Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 518 - Convention Center Sanitation Accreditation, IAPPA Re-Opening Plan, & Updates on Disneyland, USH, Knott's, SFMM, & More May 22, 2020

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This time, we have a big dose of current events. From cons to lots of parks, we share the latest on what is happening on the path to re-opening. Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 517 - A Walk in the Park: Universal Studios Hollywood's Castle Theater, with Jonathan Green May 20, 2020

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This time, we present the next chapter in our "A Walk in the Park" series, our close-up look at a theme park land. In this episode, Universal Studios Hollywood expert, Jonathan Green, joins us to take us on a walk through layers of time at The Castle Theater. Listen in and enjoy!

For a more in-depth look into Universal Studios Hollywood history, 25 Years Inside Universal Studios: From Tour Guide to Entertainment Director, the mentioned book, may be found at https://amzn.to/2xjB29D.

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Episode 516 - Time Traveling with Ted: A Walk in the Park - Knott's Scary Farm Ghost Town, Part 2 May 18, 2020

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This time, we present the eighth episode in our series of shows, "Time Traveling with Ted," featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we add the second chapter to the "A Walk in the Park" through the Scary Farm version of Ghost Town. Listen in and enjoy!

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Episode 515 - Stories from the Floor: Celebrating Midsummer Scream with Rick West May 15, 2020

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This time, we present the next chapter in our "Stories from the Floor" series. This is our close-up look at the love of the pop culture convention through the eyes of one of our guests. This time, we have Rick West as our guest. From a newbie con organizer to seasoned veteran, Rick has many stories from the floor to share. Listen in and enjoy!

45 Years Knott's Scary Farm Panel may be found at https://youtu.be/FyHFGcM7qbc.

Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Panel may be found at https://youtu.be/1THmYTT2D7w.

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Episode 514 - A Walk in the Park: Knott's Berry Farm's Ghost Town with Eric Lynxwiler May 13, 2020

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This time, we present the next chapter in our new-ish series. "A Walk in the Park" is our close-up look at a theme park land. In this episode, Knott's Berry Farm historian, Eric Lynxwiler, takes us on a tour of Ghost Town. Listen in and enjoy!

For more fantastic Knott's history, take a look at Eric's @knottsbearyfarm2020 account on Instagram.

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Episode 513 - Time Traveling with Ted: A Walk in the Park - Knott's Scary Farm Ghost Town May 08, 2020

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This time, we present the seventh episode in our series of shows, featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we also add a chapter to our "A Walk in the Park" series, as we take a tour of the Scary Farm version of Ghost Town. Listen in and enjoy!

Referenced Midsummer Scream Panel may be found at https://youtu.be/FyHFGcM7qbc.

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