We are joined by Nick Huston, a UK composer who writes music for theme park attractions around the world. He'll tell us about what it takes to create the perfect musical atmosphere. Plus, he'll tell us all about his recent trip to Dubai and all of the parks he visited there. We also have amusement news from around the world.

This week, we kick off Round One of our newest interactive game show, THE ULTIMATE. It's a game that tests listeners knowledge of theme parks, thrill rides and the podcast. We also have news from around the industry including rumors of a popular ride that might be gone in 2025. Plus, we get into a discussion about Mike's upcoming California trip and whether or not theme park prices have gone too high.

This week, Mike and EB kick the show off by commenting on all of the news that happened while they were producing the last two weeks of preview episodes. They talk about the transformation of the Galactic Star Cruiser into office space, the rumored record-breakinfg dive coaster at Six Flags Over Texas, and the recent layoffs affecting several theme parks. They also provide updates on Siren's Curse at Cedar Point. Finally, they explore the upcoming Universal Fan Fest nights, weighing the appeal of special events against the reality of past experiences. The guys also discuss listener feedback from their recent survey, highlighting both the positive and negative feedback from listeners.