Ballistic Swings - Central Valley Amusements Amusement Warehouse 2025-09-10 | For more info, visit www.CentralValleyAmusements.com
Pirates Revenge - Central Valley Amusements Amusement Warehouse 2025-09-10 | Visit www.CentralValleyAmusements.com for more info
Kirk Slaughter & Scott Munz, Oklahoma State Fair - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #61 Amusement Warehouse 2025-08-29 | Episode 61 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Kirk Slaughter and Scott Munz of the Oklahoma State Fair. Learn which one introduced Valerie Bertinelli to Eddie Van Halen and who was almost on the cover of a ZZ Top album! We also talk about the Oklahoma State Fair and all they have going on at one of our nation’s top 50 fairs.
Andrea Wiesenmeyer, Colorado State Fair - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #60 Amusement Warehouse 2025-08-21 | Episode 60 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Andrea Wiesenmeyer, the new manager of the Colorado State Fair. Her journey went through Iowa, where she worked at the Clay County Fair to Idaho, where she worked at a smaller fair but learned the industry from the bottom up. Hear her plans for the Colorado State Fair and the challenges she faces moving to one of the largest events in the nation
Adam Heffron, Ohio State Fair - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #59 Amusement Warehouse 2025-08-15 | Episode 59 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Adam Heffron, the General Manager of the Ohio State Fair. His father, Mike Heffron managed the Minnesota State Fair and Adam grew up on the fairgrounds there. Hear Adam’s thoughts on the fair industry and see how he will be spending one of the largest capital improvement budgets in the country.
Kyle Robinson, Florida Strawberry Festival - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #58 Amusement Warehouse 2025-08-08 | Episode 58 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Kyle Robinson, leader of the team at the Florida Strawberry Festival. The Berry Fest is one of the US’s most unique events, combining agriculture, a full midway, entertainment and headline music entertainment, all run by a non-profit organization without government funding. See how Kyle and his team put together one of America’s biggest events
Patrick Ball, York State Fair - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #57 Amusement Warehouse 2025-07-31 | Episode 57 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Patrick Ball, the new CEO of America’s oldest fair, the York State Fair in York, Pennsylvania. He comes to the fair with varied management and interim management background. Hear his thoughts on this American institution and how he balances tradition and new experiences.
RC Cole, Cole Shows Amusement Company - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #56 Amusement Warehouse 2025-07-24 | Episode 56 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features RC Cole of Cole Shows Amusement Company. RC has built his company from a small operation with his father to the largest show in the State of Virginia. RC works in both rural and urban areas and he brings a unique perspective to operations post-Covid.
Stephen Shimp, Georgia National Fair - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #55 Amusement Warehouse 2025-07-17 | Episode 55 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Stephen Shimp, Executive Director of the Georgia National Fair. Stephen took the helm of one of the newest large events in the country and has overseen remarkable growth. The Georgia National Fair consistently ranks on CarnivalWarehouse.com’s Top 50 Fairs list, coming in at #33 in 2024. Hear his plans for the event going forward and how he achieved success at one of the country’s largest events.
Darren Torr, Rocky Mountain Construction - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #54 Amusement Warehouse 2025-07-10 | Episode 54 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Darren Torr, President of Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC). Darren Torr is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience across various industries, currently serving as President of Rocky Mountain Construction Group Inc since September 2020, focusing on delivering exceptional roller coaster experiences. Prior roles include President and Vice President positions at DataPro Solutions, Inc., specializing in human capital management and enterprise content management.
Patty Sullivan, Eli Bridge Company - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #53 Amusement Warehouse 2025-07-03 | Episode 53 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Patty Sullivan of the Eli Bridge Company. The Sullivan name is synonymous with the Ferris Wheel from the early days of the industry to the present. Hear about Eli Bridge’s storied history and why they are still a force in the amusement industry over 100 years after their founding. Watch on YouTube for special visuals from Eli Bridge’s history in the industry.
Paul Muller, O.A. Finance - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #52 Amusement Warehouse 2025-06-19 | Episode 52 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Paul Muller of O.A. Finance. Paul has spent years in the finance business, providing loans to prospective buyers and is also a Deacon in the Catholic Church and serves as a chaplain for the outdoor amusement business.
Dr. Jay Aguilar, Chance Rides - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #51 Amusement Warehouse 2025-06-12 | Episode 51 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Dr. Jay Aguilar of Chance Rides. Jay goes over Chance’s history, their entry into the amusement business and expansion and their re-entry into the mobile amusement market.
Michael Wood, Wood Entertainment - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #50 Amusement Warehouse 2025-06-05 | Episode 50 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Michael Wood of Wood Entertainment. Michael has a storied history in the carnival business. He has owned a carnival and operated as an independent ride operator for many years at some of the largest fairs in the US including the State Fair of Texas and Minnesota State Fair. Along with his partner Frank Zaitshik, he also operates The Midway Sky Eye, one of the largest portable wheels in the country. Michael is a safety advocate and has been a leader of many industry trade organizations such as the OABA and NAARSO.
Kent Yelverton, North Carolina State Fair - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #49 Amusement Warehouse 2025-05-29 | Episode 49 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Kent Yelverton, the manager of the North Carolina State Fair. He grew up on a farm but received his degrees and professional experience in Engineering. He worked with the fair when it was under the direction of Wesley Wyatt and upon Wyatt’s retirement, Yelverton took the helm. See how he takes a process approach to the fair and how he tackles management with the mind of an engineer.
Harry Mason, Brass Ring Amusements - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #48 Amusement Warehouse 2025-05-22 | Episode 48 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features carnival owner Harry Mason. Harry is the owner of Brass Ring Amusements which is made up of two shows including Midway of Fun in California and Silver State Amusements in Nevada. He started with Butler Amusements after working with them on a fundraiser and grew into a large show owner now on the West Coast.
Rebecca Clark, Illinois State Fair - #47 Amusement Warehouse 2025-05-15 | Episode 47 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Rebecca Clark, manager of the Illinois State Fair. From a journalism background, she now brings her unique perspective and skills to one of the US’s largest events.
Lee Stevens, IISA Carnival Museum - #46 Amusement Warehouse 2025-05-08 | Episode 46 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features carnival industry veteran, Lee Stevens. Lee is the new Executive Director of the IISA Carnival Museum in Gibsonton, Florida. Hear his plans to bring the museum to a wider audience and learn about his illustrious career in the circus business.
Pete Downs, Waterloo Tent & Tarp - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #45 Amusement Warehouse 2025-05-01 | Episode 45 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Pete Downs, President of Waterloo Tent and Tarp, the largest manufacturer of canvas for the amusement industry. Pete’s designs revolutionized the industry and helped make it the entertaining, colorful world it is today.
Skerbeck Family - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #44 Amusement Warehouse 2025-04-24 | Episode 44 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features members of the Skerbeck Family, including Bill and Joe Skerbeck, and their mother Arlene Altenburg. Both families represent two Michigan based carnivals, Skerbeck Family Carnival and Skerbeck Entertainment Group. The Skerbeck family has deep roots in the amusement industry, dating back to 1857 and spanning 7 generations, and is one of the oldest "show families" in the industry.
Rob Berk, Berk Concession Supply - Amusement Warehouse Podcast , Episode 43 Amusement Warehouse 2025-04-17 | Episode 43 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Rob Berk, founder of Berk Concession Supplies. Berk Concession Supplies has changed the way we drink and eat at a fair or event. Replacing boring colorless cups with vibrant, themed alternatives, Berk has made buying a concession more fun for the customer, and more profitable for the concessionaire.
Jaime Parr, Nebraska State Fair Executive Director - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #42 Amusement Warehouse 2025-04-10 | Episode 42 features Jaime Parr, executive director of the Nebraska State Fair.
Tony Sanders, Old Tucson Entertainment - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #41 Amusement Warehouse 2025-04-03 | Episode 41 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Tony Sanders, the General Manager of old Tuscan Entertainment. Old Tucson Entertainment owns Old Tucson Amusement Park, an amusement and movie studio just west of Tucson, Arizona. The park is unique in that it is a working film studio filled with lots of rich history
Wayne Kunz, Century 21 Shows - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #40 Amusement Warehouse 2025-03-27 | Episode 40 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Wayne Kunz. Wayne has seen it all. Starting on his father’s Century 21 Shows, he played leading roles on Bluegrass Shows and North American Midway Entertainment. Wayne played the Seattle World’s Fair with his father’s Sky Wheel during a marathon trip to make opening!
Nate Janousek, Fun Biz Concessions - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #39 Amusement Warehouse 2025-03-20 | Episode 39 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Nate Janousek, co-owner of Fun Biz Concessions. Fun Biz provides food concessions at some of the countries top fairs including the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, State Fair of Texas, Minnesota State Fair, The Cheyenne Frontier Days, and many more. Nate was also the president of the Showmen's League of America in 2024.
Nancy Smith, South Carolina State Fair GM - Amusement Warehouse Podcast, #38 Amusement Warehouse 2025-03-13 | Episode 38 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Nancy Smith, General Manager of the South Carolina State Fair. Nancy worked her way through the ranks before becoming general manager at the retirement of her mentor, Gary Goodman. Hear about Nancy’s involvement in the industry and her plans for the fair.
Greg Chiecko, Outdoor Amusement Business Association - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #37 Amusement Warehouse 2025-03-06 | Episode 37 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Greg Chiecko, the President and CEO of the Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA), the largest trade organization for the carnival industry. Greg came from the fair side of the industry, and has been working with stakeholders to ensure a stable work force for carnivals in the US. Hear about the challenges carnivals face and what the OABA is doing to ease some of the pain.
Bob Cassata, Bobs Space Racers (BSR) - Amusement Warehouse Podcast #36 Amusement Warehouse 2025-02-27 | Episode 36 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Bob Cassata, founder of amusement game builder, Bob's Space Racers (BSR). Hear how Bob took a garage project and turned it into the worlds leader of gaming for amusement parks, FECs and carnivals.
Hurricane Roller Coaster - Race City Amusement Park - Panama City Beach, FL Amusement Warehouse 2025-02-25 | visit www.racecitypcb.com for more info
Race City Amusement Park - Panama City Beach, FL Amusement Warehouse 2025-02-22 | visit www.racecitypcb.com for more info
Gibtown Special Part 2: Al Rosenberg, Johnny Doolan, & Francesco Ferrari - Episode 35 Amusement Warehouse 2025-02-20 | In episode 35 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast, we feature three interviews direct from the 2025 IISA Trade Show in Gibtown. Our second installment includes includes Al Rosenberg of Triangle Poster who has seen it all in the industry— Johnny Doolan an independent ride operator who has worked with every major carnival over the years, and Francesco Ferrari of Preston and Barbieri. From bumper cars to coaster, including a recent spring in Wave Swinger sales, they have done it all in the amusement business.
ARMCO Thrill Zone - Slingshot Amusement Warehouse 2025-02-18 | The Slingshot, available for fairs, festivals, and events, is owned and operated by Armco Thrill Zone. Visit www.armcothrillzone.com for more information.
