web02.fireside.fm Mon, 04 May 2026 15:03:10 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Opposite Attractions: A Theme Park Design Show - Episodes Tagged with “Attractions” https://www.opposite-attractions.com/tags/attractions Mon, 31 Dec 2018 02:00:00 -0500 A former Universal Studios Florida employee and a former Walt Disney World cast member challenge each other to imagineer their own theme parks, one attraction at a time, while also discussing the current state of the theme park industry. Hosted by Scottye Moore and Jim Murphy. en-us episodic A comedy design challenge podcast about creating theme parks that are 'technically possible'. Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore A former Universal Studios Florida employee and a former Walt Disney World cast member challenge each other to imagineer their own theme parks, one attraction at a time, while also discussing the current state of the theme park industry. Hosted by Scottye Moore and Jim Murphy. yes imagineering, disney, theme parks, universal studios, comedy, design, architecture, walt disney world, walt disney, epcot, animal kingdom, disneyland Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore oppattshow@gmail.com Challenge: The Other 40 States (Season Finale) http://www.opposite-attractions.com/61 43e3fa99-15da-42a3-913b-e646209835aa Mon, 31 Dec 2018 02:00:00 -0500 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 4 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Jim underperforms. Scottye is non-stop. 32:56 yes <p>It's our season finale, and by our count we sure missed a bunch of states that could have gotten attractions. Instead of deciding who did what best throughout the season and killing off some attractions, we birth a few dozen more as we work our way through the rest of the USA to give FreeWorld as many attractions as we possibly can. If your state wasn't featured so far, it will this time. Except Iowa. Sorry Iowa. We don't know what you are. </p> disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, engineering, architecture, USA, America, Attractions, United States It's our season finale, and by our count we sure missed a bunch of states that could have gotten attractions. Instead of deciding who did what best throughout the season and killing off some attractions, we birth a few dozen more as we work our way through the rest of the USA to give FreeWorld as many attractions as we possibly can. If your state wasn't featured so far, it will this time. Except Iowa. Sorry Iowa. We don't know what you are.

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]]> It's our season finale, and by our count we sure missed a bunch of states that could have gotten attractions. Instead of deciding who did what best throughout the season and killing off some attractions, we birth a few dozen more as we work our way through the rest of the USA to give FreeWorld as many attractions as we possibly can. If your state wasn't featured so far, it will this time. Except Iowa. Sorry Iowa. We don't know what you are.

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]]> Challenge: California Dreamin' http://www.opposite-attractions.com/50 1f8400d8-1ecf-4b44-a4c8-5b7cbd3f4f08 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 02:00:00 -0400 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 4 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Scottye legalizes it. Jim is in the trees. 33:00 yes <p>This week we head out west to Californy (the kinfolk said we should) to create attractions deserving of the Golden State. Of course, Scottye immediately goes to a dispensary and comes out with <em><strong>High 'N' Dry</strong></em>, a log flume that gives riders the feeling of being on that wacky tabacky. Sometimes, things go bad. Meanwhile, Jim has gotten lost in the mountains as he invites you to board <em><strong>Sequoia Slalom</strong></em>, a wild mouse-style coaster through (and <em>through</em>) a cache of redwoods as though you are snowboarding the peaks of Mineral King. </p> <p>We also discuss Scottye's upcoming central Florida trip as he gives shares some great news for just about everything but the trip itself. </p> disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, attractions, theme park, wild mouse, log flume, california This week we head out west to Californy (the kinfolk said we should) to create attractions deserving of the Golden State. Of course, Scottye immediately goes to a dispensary and comes out with High 'N' Dry, a log flume that gives riders the feeling of being on that wacky tabacky. Sometimes, things go bad. Meanwhile, Jim has gotten lost in the mountains as he invites you to board Sequoia Slalom, a wild mouse-style coaster through (and through) a cache of redwoods as though you are snowboarding the peaks of Mineral King.

We also discuss Scottye's upcoming central Florida trip as he gives shares some great news for just about everything but the trip itself.

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]]> This week we head out west to Californy (the kinfolk said we should) to create attractions deserving of the Golden State. Of course, Scottye immediately goes to a dispensary and comes out with High 'N' Dry, a log flume that gives riders the feeling of being on that wacky tabacky. Sometimes, things go bad. Meanwhile, Jim has gotten lost in the mountains as he invites you to board Sequoia Slalom, a wild mouse-style coaster through (and through) a cache of redwoods as though you are snowboarding the peaks of Mineral King.

We also discuss Scottye's upcoming central Florida trip as he gives shares some great news for just about everything but the trip itself.

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]]> Challenge: Squatter's Rights (Attraction For Each Other) http://www.opposite-attractions.com/43 49882873-4bc5-4342-8251-22e90513a166 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 02:00:00 -0400 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 3 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Jim asks some questions. Scottye has a hairball. 32:20 yes <p>This week, we try our hands at some devious underhanded trickery and bamboozlement as we design attractions for each other's sides of the parks. Scottye takes one look at Jim's personality and decides what JimCity needs is <em><strong>Spaceship Purrrrrth</strong></em> becuase it's not an OppAtt park without a geodesic sphere parody, especially one about animated felines. Meanwhile, in Scottland, Jim has trapped some guests in a game known as <em><strong>Bad Libs</strong></em>, a trackless maze of their own dreams and fears hosted by a spicy ginger puppet and featuring a 3-drink minimum and it's own somewhat custom beverage. </p> <p>We also discuss leaving the central Orlando area, Jim's experience creating on-ride entertainment, and an extremely annoyed Scottish princess. </p> <p>SNARF! </p> This week, we try our hands at some devious underhanded trickery and bamboozlement as we design attractions for each other's sides of the parks. Scottye takes one look at Jim's personality and decides what JimCity needs is Spaceship Purrrrrth becuase it's not an OppAtt park without a geodesic sphere parody, especially one about animated felines. Meanwhile, in Scottland, Jim has trapped some guests in a game known as Bad Libs, a trackless maze of their own dreams and fears hosted by a spicy ginger puppet and featuring a 3-drink minimum and it's own somewhat custom beverage.

We also discuss leaving the central Orlando area, Jim's experience creating on-ride entertainment, and an extremely annoyed Scottish princess.

SNARF!

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]]> This week, we try our hands at some devious underhanded trickery and bamboozlement as we design attractions for each other's sides of the parks. Scottye takes one look at Jim's personality and decides what JimCity needs is Spaceship Purrrrrth becuase it's not an OppAtt park without a geodesic sphere parody, especially one about animated felines. Meanwhile, in Scottland, Jim has trapped some guests in a game known as Bad Libs, a trackless maze of their own dreams and fears hosted by a spicy ginger puppet and featuring a 3-drink minimum and it's own somewhat custom beverage.

We also discuss leaving the central Orlando area, Jim's experience creating on-ride entertainment, and an extremely annoyed Scottish princess.

SNARF!

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]]> Challenge: The Simple Things (Get-A-Souvenir Attraction) http://www.opposite-attractions.com/39 3268c005-b812-45b2-ad5d-207a0a07bc5e Mon, 23 Jul 2018 02:00:00 -0400 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 3 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Scottye has arts & crafts. Jim uses synergy. 30:46 yes <p>This week, we dig deep into our brains to create attractions where our guests exit with their own souvenirs! Prices and participation may vary!</p> <p>Scottye brings his guests to <em><strong>The Creation Corner</strong></em> where they can partake in writing challenges, leatherworking, painting, weaponsmithing, and of course mixology. Meanwhile, Jim sets his sights back on WeDew Mountain (from episode 3 of this season) and invites guests to <em><strong>UBU</strong></em>, pronounced "You Be You", a place where you can make your dreams of taking home a member of the WeDew Crew a reality by way of drawing, computer animation, puppetry, and mask-masking. </p> <p>Join us as we realize way too late that not much about any of this is all that humorous, and are then attacked by a drunk muppet. </p> This week, we dig deep into our brains to create attractions where our guests exit with their own souvenirs! Prices and participation may vary!

Scottye brings his guests to The Creation Corner where they can partake in writing challenges, leatherworking, painting, weaponsmithing, and of course mixology. Meanwhile, Jim sets his sights back on WeDew Mountain (from episode 3 of this season) and invites guests to UBU, pronounced "You Be You", a place where you can make your dreams of taking home a member of the WeDew Crew a reality by way of drawing, computer animation, puppetry, and mask-masking.

Join us as we realize way too late that not much about any of this is all that humorous, and are then attacked by a drunk muppet.

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]]> This week, we dig deep into our brains to create attractions where our guests exit with their own souvenirs! Prices and participation may vary!

Scottye brings his guests to The Creation Corner where they can partake in writing challenges, leatherworking, painting, weaponsmithing, and of course mixology. Meanwhile, Jim sets his sights back on WeDew Mountain (from episode 3 of this season) and invites guests to UBU, pronounced "You Be You", a place where you can make your dreams of taking home a member of the WeDew Crew a reality by way of drawing, computer animation, puppetry, and mask-masking.

Join us as we realize way too late that not much about any of this is all that humorous, and are then attacked by a drunk muppet.

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]]> Challenge: Opposite Attractions In Mathmagic Land (Educational Attraction) http://www.opposite-attractions.com/36 2a15bf53-3b9b-402f-acbe-c92ba4e0a8f6 Mon, 25 Jun 2018 02:00:00 -0400 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 3 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Scottye goes to the end. Jim uses force. 37:58 yes <p>This week, your brave skippers tackle educational attractions! After a <strong>PassFast</strong> visit to New Jersey, Jim teaches the world to scream on his attraction, <em><strong>Forces Of Nature</strong></em>, a Test Track that's less about car safety and more about the pull of gravity and acceleration. If physical whiplash isn't your cup of mead, then swing on over to Scottye's emotional whiplash of an attraction <em><strong>The End Of The World Tour</strong></em> where parents will be delighted in having to explain to their children exactly what they witnessed in this very faithfully retelling of the Norse story of Ragnarok. The two drink minimum might actually be a help on this one. </p> <p>Also, be sure to check out our merch page if you want to buy your very own Postmortem Jukebox tee or shirts from some of our other attractions. Proceeds go to help expand our entertainment empire and eventually make all this stuff a reality. </p> This week, your brave skippers tackle educational attractions! After a PassFast visit to New Jersey, Jim teaches the world to scream on his attraction, Forces Of Nature, a Test Track that's less about car safety and more about the pull of gravity and acceleration. If physical whiplash isn't your cup of mead, then swing on over to Scottye's emotional whiplash of an attraction The End Of The World Tour where parents will be delighted in having to explain to their children exactly what they witnessed in this very faithfully retelling of the Norse story of Ragnarok. The two drink minimum might actually be a help on this one.

Also, be sure to check out our merch page if you want to buy your very own Postmortem Jukebox tee or shirts from some of our other attractions. Proceeds go to help expand our entertainment empire and eventually make all this stuff a reality.

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]]> This week, your brave skippers tackle educational attractions! After a PassFast visit to New Jersey, Jim teaches the world to scream on his attraction, Forces Of Nature, a Test Track that's less about car safety and more about the pull of gravity and acceleration. If physical whiplash isn't your cup of mead, then swing on over to Scottye's emotional whiplash of an attraction The End Of The World Tour where parents will be delighted in having to explain to their children exactly what they witnessed in this very faithfully retelling of the Norse story of Ragnarok. The two drink minimum might actually be a help on this one.

Also, be sure to check out our merch page if you want to buy your very own Postmortem Jukebox tee or shirts from some of our other attractions. Proceeds go to help expand our entertainment empire and eventually make all this stuff a reality.

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]]> Challenge: All Together (Weird Kiddie Attraction) http://www.opposite-attractions.com/33 0cec68f4-9124-485c-a1c2-815eedfb8207 Mon, 28 May 2018 02:00:00 -0400 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 3 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Scottye makes a corpse. Jim makes a cartoon. 34:35 yes <p>This week, Scottye lays out the challenge for a crazy weird kiddie ride and comes out swinging with <em><strong>The Exquisite Corpse</strong></em>, a humdinger of an attraction that appears to feature almost every popular theme park attraction rolled up into a single mystifying conflagration of fun. It also has an 8-drink minimum, so maybe save this one for later in the day. The cocktail(s) of choice are the USS Bomber for the adults (link to the recipe below) and something known as Shit for the kiddos, an amalgamation of Pixie Stix, Monster Energy drink, and...let me check the notes...muscle relaxers. Seem's perfectly reasonable. And mandatory. </p> <p>Jim, on the other hand, spends most of his time developing a cartoon series about a group of palindromic animals that live in a place called <em><strong>Wedew Mountain</strong></em> which you can visit on his side of the park. Join TacoCat(traditional 2D), GoDog(stop-motion), SooMoos(CGI), and RaeBear(someone in a costume) as they have a raucous water-gun battle in their mountain clubhouse that soon goes completely out of control! Stick around for the exhibits featuring artwork and other paraphernalia from the show as well as meet-and-greets with the characters and get yourself a special (very non-alcoholic) drink of WeDew Mountain Dew with the refreshing taste of cherry limeade! (Hit me up, Pepsico!) </p> This week, Scottye lays out the challenge for a crazy weird kiddie ride and comes out swinging with The Exquisite Corpse, a humdinger of an attraction that appears to feature almost every popular theme park attraction rolled up into a single mystifying conflagration of fun. It also has an 8-drink minimum, so maybe save this one for later in the day. The cocktail(s) of choice are the USS Bomber for the adults (link to the recipe below) and something known as Shit for the kiddos, an amalgamation of Pixie Stix, Monster Energy drink, and...let me check the notes...muscle relaxers. Seem's perfectly reasonable. And mandatory.

Jim, on the other hand, spends most of his time developing a cartoon series about a group of palindromic animals that live in a place called Wedew Mountain which you can visit on his side of the park. Join TacoCat(traditional 2D), GoDog(stop-motion), SooMoos(CGI), and RaeBear(someone in a costume) as they have a raucous water-gun battle in their mountain clubhouse that soon goes completely out of control! Stick around for the exhibits featuring artwork and other paraphernalia from the show as well as meet-and-greets with the characters and get yourself a special (very non-alcoholic) drink of WeDew Mountain Dew with the refreshing taste of cherry limeade! (Hit me up, Pepsico!)

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]]> This week, Scottye lays out the challenge for a crazy weird kiddie ride and comes out swinging with The Exquisite Corpse, a humdinger of an attraction that appears to feature almost every popular theme park attraction rolled up into a single mystifying conflagration of fun. It also has an 8-drink minimum, so maybe save this one for later in the day. The cocktail(s) of choice are the USS Bomber for the adults (link to the recipe below) and something known as Shit for the kiddos, an amalgamation of Pixie Stix, Monster Energy drink, and...let me check the notes...muscle relaxers. Seem's perfectly reasonable. And mandatory.

Jim, on the other hand, spends most of his time developing a cartoon series about a group of palindromic animals that live in a place called Wedew Mountain which you can visit on his side of the park. Join TacoCat(traditional 2D), GoDog(stop-motion), SooMoos(CGI), and RaeBear(someone in a costume) as they have a raucous water-gun battle in their mountain clubhouse that soon goes completely out of control! Stick around for the exhibits featuring artwork and other paraphernalia from the show as well as meet-and-greets with the characters and get yourself a special (very non-alcoholic) drink of WeDew Mountain Dew with the refreshing taste of cherry limeade! (Hit me up, Pepsico!)

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]]> Challenge: You're Welcome (What Stays And What Goes At Vista) http://www.opposite-attractions.com/30 60b1ce2b-b3ef-4cd9-8093-f00b101a0e68 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 02:00:00 -0400 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 2 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Jim forgets some of his attractions from this season. Scottye forgets some of his attractions from this season. 33:16 yes <p>It's the second season finale and you know what that means - time to kill our children! Scottye and Jim attempt to bungle their way through all their notes to find out what attractions Vista will present to the world on it's opening day. A triangle of knock-offs, dick jokes, and everything we couldn't put in a category greets guests as they enter a land of tweets, 'grams, and inspirational status updates (and plenty of corporate advertisements) en route to a magical day at the first ever theme park dedicated to voting, interacting, and streaming!</p> <p>Also, Jim decides to do a better job on show notes - but, you know, starting NEXT season. D-I-C...See ya real soon...K-E-Y...Why? Because we always take a week off in between seasons...V-I-S-T-A</p> <p>And tell 'em Dickey Vista sent ya! </p> It's the second season finale and you know what that means - time to kill our children! Scottye and Jim attempt to bungle their way through all their notes to find out what attractions Vista will present to the world on it's opening day. A triangle of knock-offs, dick jokes, and everything we couldn't put in a category greets guests as they enter a land of tweets, 'grams, and inspirational status updates (and plenty of corporate advertisements) en route to a magical day at the first ever theme park dedicated to voting, interacting, and streaming!

Also, Jim decides to do a better job on show notes - but, you know, starting NEXT season. D-I-C...See ya real soon...K-E-Y...Why? Because we always take a week off in between seasons...V-I-S-T-A

And tell 'em Dickey Vista sent ya!

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]]> It's the second season finale and you know what that means - time to kill our children! Scottye and Jim attempt to bungle their way through all their notes to find out what attractions Vista will present to the world on it's opening day. A triangle of knock-offs, dick jokes, and everything we couldn't put in a category greets guests as they enter a land of tweets, 'grams, and inspirational status updates (and plenty of corporate advertisements) en route to a magical day at the first ever theme park dedicated to voting, interacting, and streaming!

Also, Jim decides to do a better job on show notes - but, you know, starting NEXT season. D-I-C...See ya real soon...K-E-Y...Why? Because we always take a week off in between seasons...V-I-S-T-A

And tell 'em Dickey Vista sent ya!

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