The Official Knott's Berry Farm Podcast

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5: Creations, Creators, and Creatures! - Beyond the Fog of Knott's Scary Farm Oct 20, 2021

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As we continue our journey into the fog, we're joined by Ken Parks; current Corporate Director of Creative Development for Cedar Fair and Show Director and Head Writer of "The Hanging" for nearly 20 years. We'll dive deep into the importance of Live Entertainment within Scary Farm. We're also joined by Patrick Bristow, Peggy Etra, and Grant Baciocco - some of the talented and hilarious performers/puppeteers from Brian Henson Presents Puppet Up! Uncensored.
Album artwork supplied by the talented Jeff Delgado. This is a piece from the "Into the Fog" art show that is hosted at Knott's Scary Farm each season. This piece is titled "Dead Man's Party". Be sure to follow Jeff on Twitter @Jeff_Delgado.

4: Creations, Creators, and Creatures! - Beyond the Fog of Knott's Scary Farm Oct 06, 2021

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As we celebrate 48 years of bringing your nightmares to life at Knott's Scary Farm. We're joined by Ted Dougherty; author and Knott's Scary Farm historian as we delve into the fog and dig into the history and lore of the longest running Halloween Themed Event in the world!
Album artwork supplied by the talented Jeff Delgado. This is a piece from the "Into the Fog" art show that is hosted at Knott's Scary Farm each season. This piece is titled "Dead Man's Party". Be sure to follow Jeff on Twitter @Jeff_Delgado.

3: The Musical Soundtrack of Knott’s Berry Farm Aug 18, 2021

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Music is an essential component of Knott's Berry Farm and in this episode we dive into that harmonious heritage. From the music contraptions Walter Knott collected and displayed in Ghost Town, to the fan favorite bands we feature at the park. We're joined by Susie Hall; one of the current Memory Lane Melodian Pianists. The bluegrass duo of Harvey Walker and Johnny Blankenship, better known as Chaparral. And our resident bluegrass Wagon Camp headliners, Krazy Kirk & the Hillbillies.

2: History Grown Here: How A Berry Farm Grew to be a Southern California Staple Jul 14, 2021

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Join us as we dive into the rich and storied history of Knott's Berry Farm and how our little theme park took root in Buena Park, California. Our very own Deputy Mayor of Calico, Noel Cox, joins us on the program - along with Eric Lynxwiler, our resident Knott's Historian and co-author of the books Knott’s Preserved: From Boysenberry to Theme Park, The History of Knott’s Berry Farm and Wilshire Boulevard: Grand Concourse of Los Angeles.

1: The Berry Magical History of Knott’s Bear-y Tales: A Conversation with Chris Crump Jun 23, 2021

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In honor of one hundred years worth of history and the Knott Family who started it all, we are going to take a closer look one of Knott’s most beloved attractions, Knott’s Bear-y Tales and our newly re-imagined 4D interactive dark ride, Knott’s Bear-y Tales: Return to the Fair. We'll hear directly from Chris Crump, veteran themed entertainment designer and son of Rolly Crump, the creator of the original Bear-y Tales attraction.

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