Mike's Trip to Lagoon with Dave Christenson
Summary
Hosts Mike Carlson, Jason Sheridan, and Scott Gearner are joined by actor Dave Christensen to discuss Mike’s recent visit to Salt Lake City’s 140-year-old Lagoon amusement park. The episode covers the park’s mix of old and new attractions, its history of hosting major musical acts like the Beach Boys and Jimi Hendrix, and Mike’s humorous struggle to find coffee due to the staff’s Mormon upbringing. The group also shares personal anecdotes about tilt-a-whirls, haunted clothing, and past podcast appearances.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Quince clothing and free shipping
Intro: Hip-hop history and podcast theme song
Jason Sheridan joins and discusses Tilt-a-Whirl
Dave Christensen intro and AI slap sound effects
Dave's rule against wearing old clothes
Childhood memories of Lagoon amusement park
John Stamos, The Beach Boys, and family vacations
Olsen's Orchestra and Jim Morrison quotes
Improv wedding scene and August: Osage County
Sponsor: Lettuce Financial for freelancers
Lagoon park experience: games, coffee, and teens
Dirty soda, Taco Bell, and Mormon culture
Cafe Rio, Pioneer Village, and Don Ogden
Michou the dwarf and Michael Jackson connection
Haunted dolls and Western Village history
The District area and Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Roller coasters and Jason's fear of haunted rides
Primordial ride and Queen Asdra the lynx
Casa Bonita, Spaghetti Mama, and Elitch Gardens
Kingda Ka replacement and Terror Ride robots
Patreon tiers, water rides, and road trip plans
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