See the Carousel - the History of Great America

by **CarouselEnthusiast** on March 17th, 2023, 7:54 am

Hello, all!

I'm very excited to share with you all my podcast documentary "See the Carousel - the History of Great America!" Today I released episode one which covers the planning, development and construction of the park as well as a look at the park during its inaugural season! I hope you all enjoy!

https://on.soundcloud.com/ga5ar

by **Agent** on March 18th, 2023, 7:51 pm

I'm glad to see that others are also equally interested in the history of Great America! I'm actually working on a wiki (at https://greatamerica.miraheze.org) to document both Great America park's history so it's also nice to see others who are actively interested in documenting the brightest star in the USA!

by **CarouselEnthusiast** on March 20th, 2023, 5:38 pm

Agent wrote:I'm glad to see that others are also equally interested in the history of Great America! I'm actually working on a wiki (at https://greatamerica.miraheze.org) to document both Great America park's history so it's also nice to see others who are actively interested in documenting the brightest star in the USA!

The site looks great! Glad to see the history being preserved by so many interested parties! Looking forward to sharing episode 2 with you all on Friday!

by **Coaster Justin** on March 24th, 2023, 11:43 am

Episode 2 is up and pretty funny

https://soundcloud.com/see-the-carousel ... iottor-not

50 rides 8/17/2018

Are these episodes videos or just audio?

by **cliffhanger** on March 30th, 2023, 5:26 pm

I'm only 5 minutes into the first episode and this is a FANTASTIC show! The production quality, narration, storytelling, and music is superb. I can't wait to see what comes next! Also, feel free to use my sfgam music edits in your show. https://m.soundcloud.com/lucas-bennetts-benneluke

by **Agent** on March 30th, 2023, 8:23 pm

Semi off-topic but re: the above, this video has some interesting footage and some very rare musical tidbits such as an announcement for Circus Fantastic, many revues, and rare songs like the Hometown Square song (28:41), Orleans Place song, County Fair song, etc., and an instrumental version of the Carousel song, albeit in a somewhat degraded quality.

by **CarouselEnthusiast** on March 31st, 2023, 5:23 am

CoasterRiderSC wrote:Are these episodes videos or just audio?

Currently "See the Carousel" is audio only, but we may look into making a video component or version at some point.

cliffhanger wrote:I'm only 5 minutes into the first episode and this is a FANTASTIC show! The production quality, narration, storytelling, and music is superb. I can't wait to see what comes next! Also, feel free to use my sfgam music edits in your show. https://m.soundcloud.com/lucas-bennetts-benneluke

Thank you! Really glad you're enjoying!

Episode 3 is here today! We're looking at the first few seasons of Great America as a Six Flags park!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3G9ovR ... CQawB0j5Vw

by **CarouselEnthusiast** on March 31st, 2023, 5:41 am

Agent wrote:Semi off-topic but re: the above, this video has some interesting footage and some very rare musical tidbits such as an announcement for Circus Fantastic, many revues, and rare songs like the Hometown Square song (28:41), Orleans Place song, County Fair song, etc., and an instrumental version of the Carousel song, albeit in a somewhat degraded quality.

This is wild! I've never heard those songs. Fortunately I was able to track down most of the park area music as well as some others (Six Flags Party, Let it Shine etc.) but hearing stuff that's new to me and from Marriott is wild! Thanks for sharing.

50 rides 8/17/2018

Great job with the See the Carousel, Zach!! I just listened to Episode 1 and I echo what CliffHanger said! Very well done, professional, and entertaining!

Thanks for creating these!

by **CarouselEnthusiast** on March 31st, 2023, 3:18 pm

CoasterRiderSC wrote:Great job with the See the Carousel, Zach!! I just listened to Episode 1 and I echo what CliffHanger said! Very well done, professional, and entertaining!

Thanks for creating these!

Thank you so much! Really glad you're enjoying!

by **CarouselEnthusiast** on April 4th, 2023, 12:40 pm

Updated link for episode 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UTOOa ... JO2T7lG9lw

https://on.soundcloud.com/R92of

by **CarouselEnthusiast** on April 7th, 2023, 8:56 am

Hello everyone! Episode 4 of "See the Carousel" is here! https://open.spotify.com/episode/65TmUb ... wEObub0m1A

https://on.soundcloud.com/kr4Sv

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e ... 0607865510

by **CarouselEnthusiast** on April 14th, 2023, 2:47 pm

Hey everyone! Episode 5 of "See the Carousel" is here! We're discussing the 2000s at Great America including; Deja Vu, V2, Superman Ultimate Flight, Hurricane Harbor and more! Listen here! https://open.spotify.com/episode/70dkBZ ... SGcrotg0jw

by **CarouselEnthusiast** on April 21st, 2023, 7:32 am

Hello, all!
Here on the eve of opening day, we're proud to share episode 6 of "See the Carousel."
https://open.spotify.com/episode/61UyAw ... f5gJDuNoCg

I hope you all enjoy!

by **BuckyMcMacho** on May 3rd, 2024, 9:47 pm

Is Bucky McMacho from Demon mentioned in this podcast?? He's my namesake and also pretty hot.

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