Amusement Warehouse Podcast

Amusement Warehouse Podcast

by Amusement Warehouse

Business History

Season 1

#11 - Steve Ianni, Ianni Concessions

Episode 11 of Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Steve Ianni, owner of Ianni Concessions. Steve has an extensive history in the carnival industry and recently in the amusement park business, mostly in the game arena. Steve, coming from a high ranking military family decided to join the amusement industry and he has made his mark with several shows and fairs over the years.

#10 - Bob Johnson, Former President of the OABA & Six Flags Executive

Bob is the former leader of the Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA) where he helped lead the organization into the modern era. Bob has an extensive amusement park background, working with Six Flags and he took some of that industry knowledge to the carnival industry when he joined the OABA. Bob has some great stories and insights -- don't miss this episode of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast!

#9 - Doc Rivera, Carnival Historian

Doc is the curator of the Museum of the American Carnival in Gibsonton, FL. Doc has helped to create a first class attraction for carnival enthusiasts and historian and his knowledge of the history of the industry makes for interesting listening

#8 - Bobby McLamb, Artists & Attractions

Episode 8 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Bobby McLamb of Artists & Attractions. Artists & Attractions is one of the largest full service entertainment management companies and agencies in the industry, specializing in quality entertainment for concerts, fairs, festivals, casinos, performing arts centers and and special events of all types. In this episode, Ron and Bobby discuss current entertainment trends in the fair industry.

#7 - Tommy Coffing, UsedRides.com

Tommy Coffing knows everyone in the mobile amusement business . If you want to know trends on rides used and new, what is going on with different carnival operators or manufacturers, Tommy is the man to know. In this episode we learn about Tommy's introduction to the business, his work with Conklin Shows and what trends he sees in the industry. Tommy has many stories and anecdotes which makes for a great Podcast!

#6 - Danny Aguilar, Delaware State Fair

Danny Aguilar is the new manager of the Delaware State Fair after many years in the assistant role. Learn his approach to marketing the fair. Hear about his entertainment selections and why they matter and go behind the scenes to learn how they were the first state fair in the nation to open during the Pandemic.

#5 - Frank Zaitshik, Wade Shows

Our fifth podcast is with Frank Zaitshik, owner of Wade Shows, one of North America's largest traveling carnivals. Ranking #3 on the CarnivalWarehouse.com list of Carnivals Playing the Top 50 Fairs in 2024, through Frank's leadership, Wade Shows services many large events throughout the US including the New York State Fair, Oklahoma State Fair, Missouri State Fair, Florida State Fair, South Florida Fair, and many more.

#4 - Corky & Debbie Powers - Powers Great American & Family Kingdom Amusement Park

In Episode #4 of Amusement Warehouse Podcast, we will talk with Corky and Debbie Powers about their purchase and refurbishment of Family Kingdom Amusement Park in Myrtle Beach, SC and their plans for the park moving forward. The couple has invested lots of time and money into the venture and their plans for the future, including a new name for the park.

#3 - Rick Frenette, Fair Advantage

Episode 3 of Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Rick Frenette, a fair manager who has managed some of the top events in the industry. With stints at the Minnesota State Fair, and management roles at the Ohio State Fair, the Utah State Fair and the Wisconsin State Fair, Frenette gained a reputation for turning around events that were in financial trouble. Frenette discusses moving Ohio from a pay one price system, the impact the Minnesota State Fair has had on so many in the industry and the development of independent midways. There are several industry veterans who have been fortunate to manage a state fair in their career, but managing three, as Frenette has, is unprecedented.

#2 - Ricardo Flores, Fearless Flores Thrill Show

Episode #2 of Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Ricardo Flores of the Fearless Flores Family, one of the industry's most well known grounds acts. Flores recounts his family's history, answers questions about how it was working not once, but twice, with America's Got Talent, working with Feld Entertainment for Monster Jam and his family's dedication to providing outstanding entertainment at fairs and events throughout the country. The Flores family is fascinating to to listen to and we hope you will enjoy this episode as well.

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