Welcome to the first episode of Coaster Redux.  My name is Erik and I&apos;m a life-long roller coaster enthusiast, but up until lately, I&apos;ve been kind of a lazy one.  Through high school and college in the late 90&apos;s and early 2000&apos;s, I was a full-on coaster nerd, then I entered the working world and went on a lengthy hiatus, only visiting parks every few years.  During the pandemic, I got back into following the theme park industry, and I&apos;m about to head out on a week-long road trip to experience some of the most elite roller coasters in America.  This is going to be a different kind of roller coaster podcast.   It’s part trip report, part on-ride experience, part ride review, and all storytelling.  In this episode, I tell the story of how I became a roller coaster enthusiast to set the stage for that epic road trip.  Superman sound effect credit: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@CoasterThrills'>Coaster Thrills - YouTube</a>If you enjoyed this episode, please help me out by rating, sharing, and subscribing. You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @coasterredux.

Episode 2: The Gap Years

As a roller coaster enthusiast, one of my favorite parts of the hobby is getting the reaction of somebody coming off a ride they've never ridden before. That's what I want to share with you. Coaster Redux is a different kind of roller coaster podcast. It's part trip report, part on-ride experience, part ride review, and all storytelling. So, join me on this journey as tell my roller coaster story, from how I became an enthusiast to my thoughts on some of the most elite roller coasters at bucket list parks out there today.&nbsp;