The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast
The Season Pass is a theme park podcast covering the themed entertainment and amusement industry, from Disney and Universal to Six Flags and Cedar Fair. Hosted by Douglas Barnes, it has 590 episodes since 2008, with episodes roughly every three weeks and a typical length of about 65 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $200 per episode.
Reach engaged theme park fans through a 16-year-old industry podcast with a 4.9 rating
- Covers Disney, Universal, Six Flags, Cedar Fair and more, with 590 episodes since 2008
- 222 Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.9 stars, signalling a loyal and attentive listenership
- Episodes run roughly 65 minutes, leaving room for a full host-read mid-roll
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, event review
- Tone
- enthusiastic, knowledgeable
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- MiceChat Podcast NetworkMicePod
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website describes the show as part of the MiceChat Podcast Network (MicePod.com).
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles 'tspp #420' and 'tspp #419' carry an explicit flag, so the show includes explicit language.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.seasonpasspodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id268430539 |
| RSS feed | seasonpasspodcast.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 64 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Nick's ERT #111- The Nightmare Realm | 2026-10-08 | 56 min |
| Nick's ERT #110- The Sound of Space Mountain's Return - with composer | 2026-09-10 | 36 min |
| tspp #421- Midsummer Scream, Dollywood's Nightflight Expedition, D23 E | 2026-08-20 | 1 h 44 min |
| tspp #420- Midsummer Scream Preview w/ Rick West! (explicit) 8/2/26 | 2026-08-03 | 1 h 22 min |
| tspp #419- Coaster Geek-Out w/ ACE & Meow Wolf's Nicholas Laschkewitsc | 2026-07-19 | 1 h 26 min |
| tspp #418- Bob Rogers and His New Book: Deep Story (and More)! 6/24/26 | 2026-06-25 | 1 h 40 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 22 days.
This is "YOUR TICKET TO RIDE!"- A diverse audio presentation on the Themed Entertainment & Amusement Industry. Immersive discussions on Theme Parks, Dark Rides, Roller Coasters, Interactive Atrractions, Themed Shows, World's Fair, etc. with the creators behind the industry. Disney Parks, Universal Studios, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, Busch Entertainment, and much more. The Most In-Depth Theme Park…
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About The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast
The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast covers the themed entertainment and amusement industry, with immersive discussions on theme parks, dark rides, roller coasters and themed shows. The feed and the show's website describe the program as the International Authority on theme park topics, with conversations featuring industry creators, reviews of events such as Midsummer Scream and Howl-O-Scream, and coverage of parks including Disney, Universal and SeaWorld. Douglas Barnes is listed as the owner in the feed, and the website is part of the MiceChat Podcast Network.
The show has published 590 episodes since January 2008, with episodes roughly every three weeks and a median length of about 64 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 222 ratings with a 4.9 average, and the feed notes monthly updates. Listener estimates are based on ratings signals and are not published by the show. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an audience skewing toward adults over 25 who follow theme park news and travel.
Sponsor mentions were not found in the feed; the show is associated with the MiceChat network. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $200 per episode. The show suits travel, hospitality, leisure and family product brands seeking an engaged niche audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast
How much does The Season Pass charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed placement and package.
What is The Season Pass about?
The Season Pass covers the themed entertainment and amusement industry, including theme parks, roller coasters, dark rides and themed shows. Episodes feature industry creators, event reviews and park news.
How do I contact The Season Pass about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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