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Coasters & Culture

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Society & Culture
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Rex and Philip discuss theme parks, roller coasters, culture, and whatever else is on their minds!
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Episodes

HHN 24 and 25 Mazes Ranked

The guys continue their quest to place every Halloween Horror Nights maze since 2003 into one of four tiers. This episode they discuss two incredible years - HHN 24 and 25!

Aug 10, 2021•43 min•Ep. 27

Rex and the Beast Interview Steven Goodwin, Former CEO of Hard Rock Park

In 2016, RexandtheBeast.com was thrilled to conduct a rare interview with the former CEO of Hard Rock Park, Steven Goodwin. Due to a change in our podcast hosting and other factors, that audio was no longer available on our website. After noticing that interest in Hard Rock Park has recently surfaced, and after the use of our video in a recent Bright Sun Films showcasing Hard Rock Park , we wanted to make that interview available again for our listeners. Enjoy!...

Jul 21, 2021•47 min•Ep. 25

Royal Pacific Check-In Issues

Rex and the Beast are in Orlando, FL with their families and spent a day at the Universal Orlando Resort. A very slow check-in process at the Royal Pacific Resort caught our eye. We also respond to the announcement of The Haunting of Hill House for HHN 30!

Jul 09, 2021•21 min•Ep. 24

The Scariest Attraction at the Walt Disney World Resort?

Rex and the Beast discuss what they consider to be the scariest attraction at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Also, a reminder of what "EV" stands for and how it is present throughout the Orlando parks.

Apr 05, 2021•29 min•Ep. 23

Hoosiers, Paul Stanley, and Na'vi River Journey

Where else can you listen to a discussion on the Na'vi River Journey at Animal Kingdom, Paul Stanley's new R&B album called "Now and Then", and an interpretation of the greatest sports movie of all time? Only right here at RexandtheBeast.com with our Coasters and Culture Podcast!

Mar 22, 2021•37 min•Ep. 21

Right or Wrong? RATB Respond to 3 Questions

On their latest podcast, Rex and the Beast engage in a "Right or Wrong" segment. The questions to be answered are: Right or Wrong.... The Cabana Bay Beach Resort has rooms with the best view in Orlando looking out over Volcano Bay. (02:38) Halloween Horror Nights 30 will be the largest attendance to date for their Halloween event. (08:44) The Harmonious structures at Epcot ruin the view of the World Showcase Lagoon. (14:40) RATB will enjoy Rise of the Resistance more than Flight of Passage. (22:...

Mar 15, 2021•35 min•Ep. 20

Ranking Mazes from HHN 22 & 23

Rex and the Beast discuss every maze from Halloween Horror Nights 22 and 23 and place them in their custom 4-tier ranking system. A discussion of Fleetwood Mac also ensues!

Jan 18, 2021•50 min•Ep. 18

Ranking Mazes From HHN 19 & 20

What do Rex and the Beast think about Halloween Horror Nights 19 and 20? In this episode, the guys rank every maze from those two years and place them in their 4-Tier HHN ranking system. Join the Journey!

Sep 28, 2020•47 min•Ep. 17

Ranking Mazes From Halloween Horror Nights 17 & 18

Rex and the Beast continue their quest to rank every maze from Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, FL since their first event in 2003. On the show today, the guys discuss HHN 17 and 18. The program takes a twist when Rex informs the Beast that the Michael Myers house is up for lease in California. Time Stamps: HHN 17 Houses Ranked (04:50) HHN 18 Houses Ranked (20:50) Michael Myers House Lease (34:22) Join The Journey!

Sep 23, 2020•47 min•Ep. 16

Does Orion At King's Island Get The Thumbs Up From RATB?

King's Island is one of RATB's favorite theme parks and the guys were able to experience the new giga coaster "Orion" during a recent visit. Listen to the show to hear about a July 31, 2020 trip report and see if they give the new thrill ride a thumbs up! Time Stamps: Frida & Phil Collins (00:50) Orion Initial Thoughts (03:45) Banshee & Getting Old (12:20) Mystic Timbers (15:40) The Beast Legend (18:00) HHN Cancelled (30:30) Capitalism and Collectibles (34:10) Disney Quest Remembered (41...

Sep 18, 2020•45 min•Ep. 15

Ranking Mazes From HHN 15 & 16

Rex and the Beast continue their quest to rank every maze from Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, FL since their first event in 2003. On the show today, the guys discuss HHN 15 and 16, and determine that HHN 16 is one of the weaker years for Halloween Horror Nights. Journey the Journey and Join the Discussion! Time Stamps: Review of the 4-Tier System (00.55) Summary of HHN 15 (04:40) HHN 15 Mazes (06:18) HHN 16 Mazes (26:25)

Sep 15, 2020•44 min•Ep. 14

Developing A Tier System for Halloween Horror Nights Part 1

Rex and the Beast develop a four-tier ranking system for all houses since Halloween Horror Nights 13 (2003). In this episode, the guys discuss HHN 13 and 14. Join the Journey and let us know what you think!

Sep 09, 2020•42 min•Ep. 13

Coasters & Culture #5

Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Android | RSS Coasters & Culture Episode 5 A ton of theme park news was released this week, so the guys discuss their thoughts on new Galaxy’s Edge photos, the ongoing discussion concerning Skyplex in Orlando, and the Dark Arts show at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. In...

Mar 02, 2019•44 min

C&C – Las Vegas Review

Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Android | RSS Coasters & Culture Episode 4 Listen to Rex and the Beast discuss their recent trip to Las Vegas, including thoughts on David Copperfield, The Big Apple Coaster, The Void Virtual Reality, and KISS.

Feb 22, 2019•31 min

Coasters & Culture – The Las Vegas Trip

Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Android | RSS Coasters & Culture Episode 3 Rex and the Beast are off to Vegas next week and the guys discuss all the exciting things they will be involved in – including a Kiss concert, David Copperfield, and really good food!

Feb 09, 2019•41 min
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