Amusement Sparks
Each episode a guest brings a topic they are passionate about to the show. We then casually brainstorm a next generation theme park based on it, with no budget, timeline, or reality to ruin the fun!
- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 65 minutes
- Episodes
- 95
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2023
New Hashima Cyberpunk Collaborative LEGO Build
This episode, Andrew got to interview Stefan Formentano, originator of the amazing New Hashima Collab! With over 80 contributors, from 7 countries, this enormous LEGO build is truly a spectacular exa…
01:25:45 |
Wed 02 Aug 2023
GiantLands: Introducing Penny Williams
Penny has been a pioneer for women in the gaming space for decades, having worked professionally at TSR and Wizards of the Coast. She's also a lifelong educator AND the direct inspiration for a Mar…
01:14:39 |
Thu 11 May 2023
GiantLands: Who Will You Become?
Stephen Dinehart returns to give an update on GiantLands now that the boxed product has shipped! We discuss the power of play, identity in games and reality, and evolving through failure.
01:36:13 |
Tue 08 Feb 2022
Infomercials Theme Park
Alan Denton returns to the show to create a truly next-level theme park. On this episode, we question the ethics of Willy Wonka's tour, design a Haunted House that uses The Clapper for lighting, and …
01:32:12 |
Wed 29 Dec 2021
JojoLands: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Theme Park
David and Jordan from Shonen Flop join the podcast to brainstorm a Jojo's Theme Park!
Music:
10:43 ジョジョ その血の記憶〜END OF THE WORLD--JO☆STARS 〜TOMMY,Coda,JIN〜
20:34 Bloody Stream--Coda
25:34 Roundabo…
Music:
10:43 ジョジョ その血の記憶〜END OF THE WORLD--JO☆STARS 〜TOMMY,Coda,JIN〜
20:34 Bloody Stream--Coda
25:34 Roundabo…
00:55:25 |
Mon 08 Nov 2021
Saga Theme Park
The Saga Theme Park is here! John and Noah from the Horns & Wings Podcast join the show to turn one of the best comic series of all time into a terrifying theme park!
01:23:31 |
Mon 11 Oct 2021
Themed Restaurants, Bars, & Cafes
Buddy Duquesne from Those Happy Places returns to the show to focus on Themed Restaurants, Bars, & Cafes!
This episode is a spotlight on the impact a little bit of magic can have.
Enjoy
This episode is a spotlight on the impact a little bit of magic can have.
Enjoy
01:14:07 |
Mon 20 Sep 2021
Playstation 4
Sam Wright from SamVersusSam returns to the show to design a PS4 theme park!
13:31 Bloodborne--SIE Sound Team (from Bloodborne)
35:07 A Thief's End--Henry Jackman (from Uncharted 4)
50:51 Seco…
13:31 Bloodborne--SIE Sound Team (from Bloodborne)
35:07 A Thief's End--Henry Jackman (from Uncharted 4)
50:51 Seco…
01:13:16 |
Mon 30 Aug 2021
X-Men Theme Park
Peter from The Test Reel returns to the show after over 4 years! Together we brainstorm an immersive theme park around one of Marvel's most vibrant franchises.
7:19 X-Men--Henry Jackman (From X-M…
7:19 X-Men--Henry Jackman (From X-M…
01:02:06 |
Mon 09 Aug 2021
Adventure Time Theme Park
Nate Murray from The Get a Little Weird Podcast joins the show! We're both big time fans of Adventure Time and brainstorming an Adventure Time Theme Park was a blast.
Music:
12:38 Adventure T…
01:46:56 |
Mon 12 Jul 2021
Underworld Land
Nathan K returns to the podcast to design a heck-based theme park!
Trigger warnings:
Religious imagery
Violence
Death
Music featured in this episode:
10:39 Disco Inferno--The Trammps
…
01:21:15 |
Tue 22 Jun 2021
Made in Abyss Theme Park
Joe from Brave World Anime returns to the podcast, this time bringing the amazing horror/adventure anime Made in Abyss! This episode was recorded live at Wasabi Con Online 2020.
All songs are fro…
All songs are fro…
00:48:33 |
Mon 31 May 2021
Interview with Matt Alt, author of Pure Invention: How Japan’s Pop Culture Conquered the World
If you're into Japan, pop culture, or the power of products, you should read Pure Invention! This episode is a discussion with the author that covers those topics and more.
Check out Pure Inventi…
Check out Pure Inventi…
01:12:52 |
Mon 24 May 2021
The Merchandise Episode
nic robes returns to the show to celebrate and discuss merch!
Music featured in this episode:
10:00 Souvenir--Johnnyswim
19:22 The Merchandise--David Nance
32:55 Getting the Bills But No Merc…
00:59:19 |
Mon 10 May 2021
Dragon Age Theme Park
Ben from The Cartoncast, The Watchtower, and The Lost Omens Podcast returns to the show!
On this episode, we brainstormed a theme park around the immersive fantasy RPG series, Dragon Age.
Recorded …
On this episode, we brainstormed a theme park around the immersive fantasy RPG series, Dragon Age.
Recorded …
01:17:10 |
Mon 19 Apr 2021
GiantLands: Introducing Larry Elmore
Acclaimed fantasy painter Larry Elmore is here! In this interview, Larry shares his experiences, perspective, and insights into his career.
Check out GiantLands on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitte…
Check out GiantLands on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitte…
01:37:53 |
Mon 12 Apr 2021
Atlantis and Treasure Planet
Alice White and Buddy Duquesne from Those Happy Places join to design a theme park for Atlantis: The Lost Empire and Treasure Planet!
Music featured in this episode:
9:34 12 Years Later -- James…
Music featured in this episode:
9:34 12 Years Later -- James…
01:47:25 |
Mon 29 Mar 2021
WWE Theme Park
Sam Wright (Twitter, YouTube) returns to the program to brainstorm a WWE theme park!
Even tho it's wrestling, there's still some good music on this episode:
17:50 The Time is Now (John Cena)--WW…
Even tho it's wrestling, there's still some good music on this episode:
17:50 The Time is Now (John Cena)--WW…
01:19:07 |
Mon 08 Mar 2021
Final Fantasy XIV Theme Park
Victoria Jeon brings the amazing MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV to Amusement Sparks!
Music featured in this episode:
3:15 Solid (from Heavensward) -- Masayoshi Soken
19:45 Black and White (from Heavens…
Music featured in this episode:
3:15 Solid (from Heavensward) -- Masayoshi Soken
19:45 Black and White (from Heavens…
01:08:27 |
Mon 15 Feb 2021
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