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The 3028: Theme Park History & Pop Culture Listory

The Thirty20Eight is a show about Theme Park History and Pop Culture Listory, with an emphasis on Disney. Matt Parrish is a media instructor and Kevin Quigley is an author and pop culture historian. Together, they work to celebrate and explore the history and legacy of themed entertainment.
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Now displaying: 2023
Dec 29, 2023

Matt and Kevin celebrate Walt Disney World's Wave Machine and the life and times of Disney Legend Dick Nunis. Nunis was instrumental in the development of Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disney and so many more Disney traditions.

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Thank you to everyone who donated to our show in 2023. We sincerely appreciate it and think of your generosity as we write, record, and produce the show. If you have the means, we invite you to support our free show by making a donation through VENMO or PAYPAL.

Kevin is taking commissions for graphic design. You can set up a free, no obligation consult and look at his graphic design work for podcasts, business, and non-profits HERE. If you can dream it, Kevin can design it (yes he can, yes he caaaannnnn).

Thank you again for a great 2023, and we invite you to leave a 5-star review on the Apple Podcast App to help us gain new listeners.

Dec 16, 2023

Matt and Kevin sail the high seas on the Disney Wish! Take a guided tour on the latest Disney oceanliner, the Disney Wish, as the ship celebrates the Christmas season.

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Thank you so much for your 5-star reviews on the Apple Podcast App. If you have the means to donate to the show, you may do so here. You can donate via Venmo or Paypal.

Nov 30, 2023

Matt and Kevin tour Disney theme parks around the globe to bring you the very best themed snack carts! It's not about the snacks - it's about the carts!

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Thank you so much for listening to, supporting, and sharing the show. Your efforts are always appreciated. If you have the means, please considering the show with a donation this holiday season. Donations can be made through Venmo or Paypal. No minimum amount.

Also - if your starting a business or updating your show logo, Kevin is taking commissions now! Get your free, no-obligation quote here.

LAST CHANCE to sign up to support the show with your own episode! You can choose your own episode about a park, land, or attraction for a donation beginning at $500. Shoot us an email at 3028shop@gmail.com to find out more!

Nov 27, 2023

Matt and Kevin tour the Disney theme parks and resorts to bring you a FIFTEEN-layer listory of the very best themed lounges.

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Any time is a good time to show your love and support for the 3028. Matt and Kevin are accepting donations at Venmo and Paypal at any time. Plus feel free to leave a 5-star review on the Apple podcast app - the greatest currency available to podcasters.

And if you own a small business or are looking to start a podcast, Kevin is taking free, no-obligation inquiries for graphic art and design HERE.

Finally - we are days away from wrapping our Club28 promotion where you can support the show with a $500, $650, or $1k donation that will secure a themed show about a park, land, or attraction at any Disney theme park. Send us a free, no-obligation email to 3028shop@gmail.com to find out more.

Nov 17, 2023

Matt and Kevin examine the lore, legacy, and history of Norway's Stave Church in Epcot's World Showcase.

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Thank you so much for your support as we near our 300th episode of the 3028. Matt and Kevin are so appreciative of the donations, emails, and kind words shared with us over the last 7 years. If you can spare a monetary donation, you can support the show via Paypal or Venmo. If you're looking for podcast or business logos, get a free no obligation quote from Kevin here.

CLUB28!

Back in October, the 3028 announced a new way to support the show and receive a unique gift in 2023. For a donation to the show, you can pick the content! More details by emailing 3028shop@gmail.com.

Nov 13, 2023

Matt and Kevin take a look back at never-built lands, attractions, and concepts planned for Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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Thank you for supporting the 3028. If you have the means, please make a financial contribution to the show via Paypalor Venmo

If you're a small business owner or podcaster in need of graphic art, Kevin is now taking commissions on new projects! Click here for a free, no-obligation quote!

And if you'd like to join Club28, Matt and Kevin are still taking submissions for customized shows perfect for the 3028 fanatic in your squad. Prices vary - email 3028shop@gmail.com for details!

Nov 1, 2023

Matt and Kevin dive into the lore of comic book and television horror and examine how the social climate worked in favor and against the comic horror genre.

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Spots are filling up to join the all new Club 28...where you take over the show (kind of)! Sure, you can always leave a Paypal or Venmo donation to help support our show costs (thank you!), but RIGHT NOW you can still help choose the park ($500), land ($650), or attraction ($1k) we discuss on the show during our holiday FUN(d)raiser. To join one of our remaining spots, email us at 3028shop@gmail.com.

Oct 30, 2023

Matt and Kevin countdown the best (and weirdest) clubs in and around Disney theme parks AND announce a special way for you to support the show and join the exclusive Club 28!

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Right now, we currently have several ways for you to support the 3028. You can always make a Paypal or Venmo donation to support our monthly hosting and editing fees. You can also commission Kevin to design your company logo, podcast graphic and more by clicking here for a free,  no-obligation quote.

CLUB 28!

And to join the exclusive Club 28 - where a minimum $500 donation will hook you up with a show recorded just for you about a specific theme park, a $650 donation will award you with a show about a favorite land, and a $1000 SUPER donation guarantees you a show recorded and produced about a favorite attraction - send an email to 3028shop@gmail.com.

Oct 24, 2023

Matt and Kevin continue to swim through spooky season with a trip report from the Disney Magic where Matt celebrated Halloween on the High Seas!

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If you have the means, please consider a small donation to our unsponsored show. As we approach episode 300, we want to thank you for your donations and listenership through the last 6 seasons. Donate here for PAYPAL and here for VENMO.

Also, for your graphic design needs, see our own Kevin Quigley for splashy graphics, poster art, and business logos. Get a free, no-obligation quote here!

Oct 20, 2023

Matt and Kevin tour Disney theme parks to countdown the very best thrilling and chilling sound efx!

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If you have the means, please consider supporting our efforts on the 3028 with a donation to Paypal or Venmo.

Also - for your graphic design needs (logos, graphics, and more!), get a free, no-obligation quote from Kevin Quigley here.

Oct 16, 2023

Kevin and Matt wrap their Season 7 series on the Disney Cruise Line with a look at how cruising expanded, and continues to expand, under the Disney brand.

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The 3028 is now listener supported, and we need your support! You can help us with editing fees or server costs by donating now. Click HERE for Venmo and HERE for Paypal

For a no-obligation quote to help your business, podcast, or future company with logos and other graphic art, CLICK HERE to commission our own Kevin Quigley!

Oct 5, 2023

Matt and Kevin dive into the MUNDANE, the uninteresting, the unremarkable - it's a stay at the Friar's Nook at Walt Disney World (for some reason).

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The 3028 is listener supported - please support the show, if you can, with a monetary donation HERE for Paypal and HERE for Venmo. If you're in need of graphic art for your podcast logo or busniess - see Kevin Quigley Design for a free, no obligation quote!

Sep 21, 2023

Matt and Kevin shrink down to the size of an ant and voyage through the phenomenon that is Honey I Shrunk the Kids and its Disney theme park counterparts.

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The 3028 continues to be listener supported and would love your help connecting the show to new listeners with a 5-star rating on the Apple Podcast App and a show donation. Click HERE to support with Paypal and HERE to support with Venmo.

If you need help designing business logos, website graphics, and more, contact KEVIN for free, no obligation quote. If you can dream it, he can do it!

Sep 14, 2023

Matt and Kevin bring you up to speed on all of the latest from Disney theme parks and resorts announced at the Destination D23 event in Orlando.

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The 3028 is listener supported. Please share a donation with us HERE for Paypal and HERE for Venmo! Thank you!

Sep 7, 2023

Matt and Kevin are joined by Turkey Leg Jeff to tour the Disney 100 Celebration at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.

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Thank you so much for supporting our tour of Disney history each week on the 3028. If you can support the show monetarily, donations can be made HERE for Venmo and HERE for Paypal. Donations are not required, but we are listener supported!

Aug 30, 2023

Matt and Kevin arrive to get you in the mood for fall! This week, they explore the silly and spooky history of Count Chocula, Boo Berry, Frankenberries, and all of the MONSTER CEREALS!

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The 3028 is listener supported - please consider leaving a donation to support us HERE for Paypal and HERE for Venmo.

If you or someone you know is need of graphic design, click HERE for a no cost estimate from our own Kevin Quigley Design!

Aug 19, 2023

Matt and Kevin go intergalactic as they dive into the history of Sonny Eclipse and Cosmic Rays Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland.

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The 3028 is now listener supported! Please consider a small donation as Matt and Kevin press on with season 7. Click here to donation through Venmo and here for paypal. Thank you so much!

Aug 9, 2023

Matt and Kevin return to their Disney's Animal Kingdom 25 summer series with a look at how the plan came together to build the park and care for the animals.

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Hey all - thank you so much for listening to the show. Your support has never been more important as the show is now LISTENER SUPPORTED! Please leave a 5-star review on the Apple Podcast App and if you can - leave a donation HERE for Paypal and HERE for Venmo.

Aug 5, 2023

Matt and Kevin deep dive the Walt Disney Company's propaganda films of the 1940s.

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The 3028 is now LISTENER SUPPORTED. We could use your help! If you want to help cover the cost of every new show and keep the archived shows open for anytime listening, please support us with a donation HERE on Paypal and HERE on Venmo. Thank you for your support!

Jul 28, 2023

Matt and Kevin return with a new Disney LISTORY where they fly around Disney theme parks and discuss the best airplane themed attractions.

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The 3028 is now listener supported!! You can now support the show by donating to our PAYPAL or our VENMO!

Jul 21, 2023

Matt and Kevin are back with a new Disney listory! This week, they continue Season 7 with a look at the most iconic robots around Disney property.

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You can now be part of the 3028 by supporting Matt and Kevin with a donation. Click HERE for Venmo and HERE for Paypal. Thank you so much for the support!

Jul 6, 2023

Matt and Kevin continue their 3-part look at the Disney Cruise Line with a medium dive into the design and development of Disney's own ships and private island in the Bahamas.

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The 3028 is now listener supported. Please donate the show if you can. Click HERE for Paypal and HERE for Venmo.

Jul 4, 2023

Matt and Kevin celebrate the 4th of July with a look at Disney's Celebrate America show at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

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If you love the 3028, you can support Matt and Kevin with a donation! Click HERE for Paypal and HERE for Venmo.

Jul 3, 2023

Matt and Kevin tour around Walt Disney World and discuss the latest offerings at the resort.

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The 3028 is now LISTENER SUPPORTED! If you would like to donate to the show or help support the show archives, please donate HERE for Venmo and HERE for Paypal.

Jun 28, 2023

Matt and Kevin dive into Disney history AND listory this week as they tackle Disney Institutes, real and imagined.

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The 3028 is exclusively LISTENER SUPPORTED! Please help donate to the show by buying Kevin's book, New England Tiki at your favorite book dealer, or you can donate HERE for Paypal or HERE for Venmo.

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