Amusement Warehouse Podcast

Amusement Warehouse Podcast

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#31 - Jeremy Parsons, Iowa State Fair

Episode 31 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Jeremy Parsons of the Iowa State Fair, now in his second year as manager. It has been Jeremy’s lifelong dream to become the manager of this iconic event. Hear about his journey from fan to teacher to head of one of the nation’s most beloved events and his plan for the future.

#30 - Danny Brown, Browns Amusements

Episode 30 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Danny Brown, owner of Brown's Amusements of Arizona. From his start as a concessionaire, Danny and his wife, Sherry, have grown the show into a powerhouse, playing Arizona, Utah, Colorado and several other states.

#29 - Gary Otterbacher, Lifetime Products

Episode 29 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Gary Otterbacher, CEO of Lifetime Products, a leading bunkhouse manufacturer. Gary spent his life in the business, first working for his father’s carnival and then heading out on his own to start a premier food and game trailer manufacturing business, Otterbacher Manufacturing. In this episode, Gary shares some amazing and entertaining stories from his time in the industry.

#28 - 2024 Year in Review

In episode 28 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast, Ron Weber and Matt Cook, along with Amusement Warehouse writer Timothy Herrick, review review the events of 2024 and discuss where the industry is headed in 2025.

#27 Jim Mills, Select Shows

Episode 27 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Jim Mills, owner and operator of Select Shows of Canada. They are one of the largest carnival in Central Canada, operating 2-3 units at a time. Learn about the show’s rich history and how they will be navigating the future.

#26 - Renee Alexander, CEO of the Minnesota State Fair

Episode 26 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Renee Alexander, CEO of the Minnesota State Fair. In this episode, learn how Renee came to be the CEO of a legendary state fair, how she came to get there and what her plans are for the fair’s future.

#25 - Jimmy Drew, Drew Exposition

Episode 25 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features veteran carnival owner, Jimmy Drew of the James H. Drew Exposition. Jimmy is a second generation showman who grew up in the industry and talks about his history in the business.

#24 - Tim O'Brien, Amusement Industry Journalist & IAAPA Hall of Fame Inductee

Episode 24 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Tim O’Brien. Tim needs no introduction to those in the amusement industry. A long-time writer and editor for Amusement Business Magazine, Tim became the go to source for amusement parks throughout the country. Hear Tim’s stories in a great podcast with an IAAPA hall of fame inductee.

#23 - John Thurston, Author of The Carnie King

Episode 23 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features John Thurston. John Thurston is the author of Carnie King, a history of Patty Conklin and Conklin Shows. Hear the story of how a German immigrant, Joe Renker, landed in new Jersey and became the King of Canadian Carnivals. If you have not already, be sure to check out John's book, The Carnie King, on Amazon!

#22 - Jessica Underberg, Erie County Fair

Episode 22 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Jessica Underberg. Jessica is the CEO of the Erie County Fair in New York, one of the two largest county faisr in the nation, according to Carnival Warehouse’s annual Top 50 Fairs list. She grew up showing animals at the fair and later began working for the event, moving her way up to CEO. Hear how Underberg navigated the fair through some very difficult Pandemic times and see what she has in store for the event in the future.

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