Amusement Warehouse Podcast

Amusement Warehouse

Amusement Warehouse Podcast is the official podcast of AmusementWarehouse.com, CarnivalWareouse.com, and AmusementParkWarehouse.com. Each week we interview professionals from the amusement industry covering fairs, carnivals, concessions, history, and amusement parks. Tune in weekly or subscribe. You wont wan't to miss a single episode.

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61 episodes
Updated Aug 29, 2025
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Aug 29, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
61 - Kirk Slaughter & Scott Munz, Oklahoma State Fair
Episode 61 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Kirk Slaughter and Scott Munz of the Oklahoma State Fair. Learn which one introduced Valerie Bertinelli to Eddie Van Halen and who was almost on the cover of a ZZ Top album! We also talk about the Oklahoma State Fair and all they have going on at one of our nation’s top 50 fairs.
Aug 21, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
#60 - Andrea Wiesenmeyer, Colorado State Fair
Episode 60 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Andrea Wiesenmeyer, the new manager of the Colorado State Fair. Her journey went through Iowa, where she worked at the Clay County Fair to Idaho, where she worked at a smaller fair but learned the industry from the bottom up. Hear her plans for the Colorado State Fair and the challenges she faces moving to one of the largest events in the nation
Aug 15, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
#59 - Adam Heffron, Ohio State Fair
Episode 59 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Adam Heffron, the General Manager of the Ohio State Fair. His father, Mike Heffron managed the Minnesota State Fair and Adam grew up on the fairgrounds there. Hear Adam’s thoughts on the fair industry and see how he will be spending one of the largest capital improvement budgets in the country.
Aug 8, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
#58 - Kyle Robinson, Florida Strawberry Festival
Episode 58 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Kyle Robinson, leader of the team at the Florida Strawberry Festival. The Berry Fest is one of the US’s most unique events, combining agriculture, a full midway, entertainment and headline music entertainment, all run by a non-profit organization without government funding. See how Kyle and his team put together one of America’s biggest events
Aug 1, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
#57 - Patrick Ball, York State Fair
Episode 57 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Patrick Ball, the new CEO of America’s oldest fair, the York State Fair in York, Pennsylvania. He comes to the fair with varied management and interim management background. Hear his thoughts on this American institution and how he balances tradition and new experiences.
Jul 24, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
#56 - RC Cole, Cole Shows Amusement Company
Episode 56 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features RC Cole of Cole Shows Amusement Company. RC has built his company from a small operation with his father to the largest show in the State of Virginia. RC works in both rural and urban areas and he brings a unique perspective to operations post-Covid.
Jul 17, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
#55 - Stephen Shimp, Georgia National Fair
Episode 55 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Stephen Shimp, Executive Director of the Georgia National Fair. Stephen took the helm of one of the newest large events in the country and has overseen remarkable growth. The Georgia National Fair consistently ranks on CarnivalWarehouse.com’s Top 50 Fairs list, coming in at #33 in 2024. Hear his plans for the event going forward and how he achieved success at one of the country’s largest events.
Jul 10, 2025 · 59 min
#54 - Darren Torr, Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC)
Episode 54 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Darren Torr, President of Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC). Darren Torr is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience across various industries, currently serving as President of Rocky Mountain Construction Group Inc since September 2020, focusing on delivering exceptional roller coaster experiences. Prior roles include President and Vice President positions at DataPro Solutions, Inc., specializing in human capital management and enterprise content management.
Jul 3, 2025 · 59 min
#53 - Patty Sullivan, Eli Bridge Company
Episode 53 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Patty Sullivan of the Eli Bridge Company. The Sullivan name is synonymous with the Ferris Wheel from the early days of the industry to the present. Hear about Eli Bridge’s storied history and why they are still a force in the amusement industry over 100 years after their founding. Watch on YouTube for special visuals from Eli Bridge’s history in the industry.
Jun 19, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
#52 - Paul Muller, O.A. Finance
Episode 52 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Paul Muller of O.A. Finance. Paul has spent years in the finance business, providing loans to prospective buyers and is also a Deacon in the Catholic Church and serves as a chaplain for the outdoor amusement business.
Jun 12, 2025 · 52 min
#51 - Dr. Jay Aguilar, Chance Rides
Episode 51 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Dr. Jay Aguilar of Chance Rides. Jay goes over Chance’s history, their entry into the amusement business and expansion and their re-entry into the mobile amusement market.
Jun 5, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
#50 - Michael Wood, Wood Entertainment
Episode 50 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Michael Wood of Wood Entertainment. Michael has a storied history in the carnival business. He has owned a carnival and operated as an independent ride operator for many years at some of the largest fairs in the US including the State Fair of Texas and Minnesota State Fair. Along with his partner Frank Zaitshik, he also operates The Midway Sky Eye, one of the largest portable wheels in the country. Michael is a safety advocate and has been a leader of many industry trade organizations such as the OABA and NAARSO.
May 29, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
#49 - Kent Yelverton, North Carolina State Fair
Episode 49 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Kent Yelverton, the manager of the North Carolina State Fair. He grew up on a farm but received his degrees and professional experience in Engineering. He worked with the fair when it was under the direction of Wesley Wyatt and upon Wyatt’s retirement, Yelverton took the helm. See how he takes a process approach to the fair and how he tackles management with the mind of an engineer.
May 22, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
#48 - Harry Mason, Brass Ring Amusements
Episode 48 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features carnival owner Harry Mason. Harry is the owner of Brass Ring Amusements which is made up of two shows including Midway of Fun in California and Silver State Amusements in Nevada. He started with Butler Amusements after working with them on a fundraiser and grew into a large show owner now on the West Coast.
May 15, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
#47 - Rebecca Clark, Illinois State Fair
Episode 47 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Rebecca Clark, manager of the Illinois State Fair. From a journalism background, she now brings her unique perspective and skills to one of the US’s largest events. Under Rebecca's leadership, in 2024, the Illinois State Fair ranked #24 on CarnivalWarehouse.com's Top 50 Fair Ranking.
May 8, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
#46 - Lee Stevens, IISA Carnival Museum
Episode 46 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features carnival industry veteran, Lee Stevens. Lee is the new Executive Director of the IISA Carnival Museum in Gibsonton, Florida. Hear his plans to bring the museum to a wider audience and learn about his illustrious career in the circus business.
May 1, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
#45 - Pete Downs, Waterloo Tent & Tarp
Episode 45 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Pete Downs, President of Waterloo Tent and Tarp, the largest manufacturer of canvas for the amusement industry. Pete’s designs revolutionized the industry and helped make it the entertaining, colorful world it is today.
Apr 24, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
#44 - The Skerbeck Family
Episode 44 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features members of the Skerbeck Family, including Bill and Joe Skerbeck, and their mother Arlene Altenburg. Both families represent two Michigan based carnivals, Skerbeck Family Carnival and Skerbeck Entertainment Group. The Skerbeck family has deep roots in the amusement industry, dating back to 1857 and spanning 7 generations, and is one of the oldest "show families" in the industry.
Apr 17, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
#43 - Rob Berk, Berk Concession Supplies
Episode 43 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Rob Berk, founder of Berk Concession Supplies. Berk Concession Supplies has changed the way we drink and eat at a fair or event. Replacing boring colorless cups with vibrant, themed alternatives, Berk has made buying a concession more fun for the customer, and more profitable for the concessionaire.
Apr 10, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
#42 - Jaime Parr, Nebraska State Fair
Episode 42 features Jaime Parr, executive director of the Nebraska State Fair.