About this podcast
Your hosts, friends and flatmates Rhett Parker (Karlie Menzel) and Combo (Chris East) take a break from welcoming the visitors of Cardigan-on-Durge: Destination Fun! (the South East of England's 6th largest amusement park) to chat with staff, VIP guests and theme park fanatics. They laugh and they learn as they spread the word about the most* magical place on earth.
*named EuroCoaster Magazine's 'Top 50 Family Parks 2011'
Episodes
The newest 20 of 25 episodes
- #23 – Susan Sarandon, Spiritualist (ft. Holly Casey) · 40 min · Episode 23Rhett & Combo meet a Spiritual woman We work in the park, go about our day to day lives, have fun, meet people, chat, ride rollercoasters... but is there something more out…
- #22 – Gigi O'Hara, Matchmaker (ft. Laura Riseborough) · 35 min · Episode 22Rhett & Combo meet a matchmaker Sometimes some of us need a little help in the matters of romance, and that's why professionals like Gigi O'Hara (Laura Riseborough) exist and…
- #21 – Dale Woodard, Concerned Father (ft. Clay Ballard) · 33 min · Episode 21Rhett & Combo meet a panicked dad Sometimes things don't go so smoothly at the park, and today is one of those days. Our heroes are tasked with helping out visiting dad Dale…
- Amusement Guaranteed bonus unreleased PILOT EPISODE · 5 minOops We had technical malfunction and lost the audio for our latest interview. We are sad and upset but Combo has scrambled together some clips from our unreleased pilot episode…
- #20 – Mailbag part 2! Surprise it's more answers · 29 min · Episode 20Rhett & Combo keep answering your questions After a quick toilet break our heroes are back to answer your queries, this time giving a big list of their dream park guests. Rhett…
- #19 – Another mailbag! Ask us anything. · 30 min · Episode 19Rhett & Combo answer your questions Sometimes even devoted park employees need a day off, and Rhett and Combo are having a chill day at home. Why not use that opportunity to…
- #18 – Benj Carmeichel, Pianist (ft. Daniel Kvoras) · 36 min · Episode 18Rhett & Combo meet a pianist We love all the staff members here at Cardigan-on-Durge: Destination Fun, and in particular our good pal Benj 'Fingers' Charmeichel (Daniel Kvoras)…
- #17 – Big Jeff & Puck, Suspicious Characters (w/ Eleanor Stankiewicz & Marcel Blanch-de Wilt) · 35 min · Episode 17Rhett & Combo meet some suspicious people Some times the vibes are just off. Sometimes guests walk around the park looking particularly sketchy, like they're up to no good. And…
- #16 – Kyle Melman, A Child (ft. Sarah Wells) · 30 min · Episode 16Rhett & Combo meet a child Families are the bread and butter of a park like Cardigan-on-Durge: Destination Fun, but today we are chatting with an unattended child. Kyle (Sarah…
- #15 – Tim Jimpson, Council Inspector (ft. Lucy Glover) · 35 min · Episode 15Rhett & Combo meet a Council official The park runs like a well oiled machine, but sometimes a responsible adult has to come and check that oil is fresh and the machine is…
- #14 – Todd Turgett, "Therapist" (ft. Bruce Tang) · 32 min · Episode 14Rhett & Combo meet a so-called therapist We all have our ups and downs, and some times we need to speak with a professional to get the help we need. This week Dr Todd Turgett…
- #13 – Lord Barton & Linda from HR (ft. Ben Goldsmith & Katie Davison) · 37 min · Episode 13Rhett & Combo meet a Lord and a HR manager As you might know, the park is built on the grounds of Barton Manor, and in an all time podcast coup Rhett & Combo have managed to pin…
- #12 – Helen & Wraith, The New Restaurant (ft. Sarah Lewis & Luke Healey) · 38 min · Episode 12Rhett & Combo meet the staff of The Cardigan Tavern It's very exciting when a new restaurant opens because it means we get to meet a whole new bunch of people, and the Medieval…
- #11 – Giovanni, Italian Father (ft. Josh Glanc) · 36 min · Episode 11Rhett & Combo meet an Italian man Mama Mia! Rhett and Combo talk all things pasta with regular park visitor and proud father Giovanni (Josh Glanc). Supermarkets, collages, ape…
- #10 – Tractor Parker, Cousin (ft. Sam Burkett) · 36 min · Episode 10Rhett & Combo meet an American cousin After well over a year in the UK Rhett finally has some family take the long journey to Cardigan to visit him at the park. Tractor (Sam…
- #9 – Nathaniel Spunk, Wife Murderer (ft Andrew Doherty) · 34 min · Episode 9Rhett & Combo meet a murderer After a busy morning at the park Rhett & Combo are joined by a "grieving" "widower" (Andrew Doherty) who has come to scatter his wife's ashes at…
- #8 – Judy, Bride-to-be (ft. Tara Boland) · 33 min · Episode 8Rhett & Combo meet a future bride We do all sorts of events here at Cardigan-on-Durge Destination: Fun, and today we are planning a wedding with our guest Judy (Tara Boland)!…
- #7 – Sally Froom, Mother (ft. Rosie McKaig) · 30 min · Episode 7Rhett & Combo meet a mother Sally (Rosie McKaig) is taking a break from being a stay-at-home mum to visit us at Destination Fun, and that rhymes, so that's good. Rhett Parker…
- #6 – Jackson & Riley, Bloggers (ft. Ryan Gaul & Jeremy Brothers) · 42 min · Episode 6Rhett & Combo meet two blogging brothers Jackson and Riley (Ryan Gaul & Jeremy Brothers) are bloggers who travel the world rating some very specific amusement park attractions…
- #5 – Rita Redford, Showgirl (ft Cassie Grilley) · 34 min · Episode 5Rhett & Combo meet an entertainer Rita Redford (Cassie Grilley) is a legend in live entertainment, shaking her stuff for well over 70 years, we are honoured to have her come to…
