Got an update on a favorite Disney-related podcast which was mentioned in this ooooold thread. The guys at
http://www.Coasterradio.com, which sadly ceased production back in November 2006, are promising to record 3 one-shot bonus episodes if they get enough donations to support Give Kids the World at the Single Rider Marathon at Kennywood by 08/05/07.
EDIT: The donation link is on the left side of this page:
http://coasterradio.libsyn.com/
What does this have to do with us WDWMagic/Disney fans? Well, for one thing, Coasterradio was founded by a Disney park fan (who is married to a former CM), and featured some GREAT Disney-centric episodes:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/coasterradio/coasterradio_125.mp3 (Interview with Joe Rohde)
http://media.libsyn.com/media/coasterradio/coasterradio_136.mp3 (attractions they never came to be, including Disney)
http://media.libsyn.com/media/coasterradio/coasterradio_150.mp3 (Opening of Everest)
The podcast as a whole was devoted to theme parks all over the world, so it gave a good broad overview of the industry, not just Disney. I believe we Disney geeks lost a great show when the guys at CR decided to call it quits after 2 years.
Secondly, Give Kids the World, the charity you'd be supporting, provides activities and lodging for terminally ill children visiting Central Florida theme parks (including WDW).
It would be win-win to donate: get new episodes of a fun theme park podcast AND help a wonderful Disney-related charity.
Sorry if this sounds like a solicitation, but rest assured I am NOT affiliated with Coasterradio or its hosts, or Give Kids the World (except being a past devoted listener of the former and a one-time donor to the latter). The promise of new episodes from a terrific show and the satisfaction of getting money donated to a great charity are my only interests...
Listen to more about the charity event here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/coasterradio/singleriders.mp3
and here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/coasterradio/singleriders2.mp3