Amusement Sparks

Stephen Dinehart returns to give an update on GiantLands now that the boxed product has shipped! We discuss the power of play, identity in games and reality, and evolving through failure.

Alan Denton returns to the show to create a truly next-level theme park. On this episode, we question the ethics of Willy Wonka's tour, design a Haunted House that uses The Clapper for lighting, and ask "How is Scrub Daddy a daddy if he’s just a face?"

David and Jordan from Shonen Flop join the podcast to brainstorm a Jojo's Theme Park! Music: 10:43 ジョジョ その血の記憶〜END OF THE WORLD--JO☆STARS 〜TOMMY,Coda,JIN〜 20:34 Bloody Stream--Coda 25:34 Roundabout--Yes 27:44 I Want You--Savage Garden 30:17 Fighting Gold English Ver.--Coda 35:10 Uragirimonono Requiem - Diavolo Ver.--Yugo Kanno 38:37 CRAZY NOISY BIZARRE TOWN--THE DU

The Saga Theme Park is here! John and Noah from the Horns & Wings Podcast join the show to turn one of the best comic series of all time into a terrifying theme park!

Buddy Duquesne from Those Happy Places returns to the show to focus on Themed Restaurants, Bars, & Cafes! This episode is a spotlight on the impact a little bit of magic can have. Enjoy 😁

Sam Wright from SamVersusSam returns to the show to design a PS4 theme park! 13:31 Bloodborne--SIE Sound Team (from Bloodborne) 35:07 A Thief's End--Henry Jackman (from Uncharted 4) 50:51 Second Son--Marc Canham (from inFAMOUS: Second Son) 57:13 Beyond Desolation--Gustavo Santaolalla (from The Last of Us Part II) 1:04:28 Valkeries--Bear McCreary (from God of War)

Peter from The Test Reel returns to the show after over 4 years! Together we brainstorm an immersive theme park around one of Marvel's most vibrant franchises. 7:19 X-Men--Henry Jackman (From X-MEN: FIRST CLASS) 13:04 X-Men Animated Series Theme Song--Shuki Levi & Haim Saban 31:10 Logan Throught Time--Harry Gregson-Williams (From X-Men Origins: Wolverine) 46:12 Suite from X2--John Ottman (From X2: X-Men United)

Nate Murray from The Get a Little Weird Podcast joins the show! We're both big time fans of Adventure Time and brainstorming an Adventure Time Theme Park was a blast. Music: 12:38 Adventure Time Main Title--Adventure Time feat. Pendleton Ward 30:06 Remember You--Adventure Time feat. Olivia Olson & Tom Kenny 45:25 Secret Room--Adventure Time 50:28 Oh Fionn--Adventure Time feat. Neil Patrick Harris & Madeleine Martin 1:02:20 Party With the Chief--Adventure Time 1:07:30 Susan Strong--Adventure Time feat. Jeremy Shada 1:12:21 Gooey Gangsta--Adventure Time feat. Biz Markie 1:23:17 Monster--Adventure Time feat. Olivia Olson & Half Shy 1:27:10 Movie Filming Time--Adventure Time 1:34:15 Rude--MAGIC! 1:35:31 Island Song (Come Along with Me)--Adventure Time feat. Ashley Eriksson

Nathan K returns to the podcast to design a heck-based theme park! Trigger warnings: Religious imagery Violence Death Music featured in this episode: 10:39 Disco Inferno--The Trammps 25:57 Bad Believer--St. Vincent 32:25 (Don’t Fear) The Reaper--Blue Oyster Cult 43:25 Runnin with the Devil--the bird and the bee 55:42 You’re Sweet Six Six Six--HIM 1:03:17 They Warned Me--Okilly Dokilly 1:15:16 Depth of Satan’s Eyes--Ghost