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SFGAm Junkies Podcast

SFGAm Junkies Podcast

By Bob Bendorf

Information and news related to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee IL.
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#34 Fright Fest 2023 Review

SFGAm Junkies PodcastOct 03, 2023

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#34 Fright Fest 2023 Review

#34 Fright Fest 2023 Review

The SFGAm Junkies Team reviews Fright Fest, Boo Fest and Oktoberfest.

Oct 03, 202301:39:32
#33 2024 Season Pass Discussion

#33 2024 Season Pass Discussion

The SFGAm Junkies team discusses the 2024 season passes and the add-on products available. If you just purchased a season pass or are thinking about purchasing a season pass, this show is for you.

Aug 30, 202341:23
# 32 Flavors Of The World Food Festival Review

# 32 Flavors Of The World Food Festival Review

The SFGAm Junkies review the Flavors Of The World Food Festival at Six Flags Great America.

Jun 23, 202301:00:27
# 31 Six Flags Great America Opening Weekend Review

# 31 Six Flags Great America Opening Weekend Review

We discuss the opening 2 weekends at Six Flags Great America. We talk rides, food, merchandise, shows and answer your questions. Definitely tune in for our in depth discussion of the new Korean Corn Dogs and Drizzle Cheesecakes.

May 11, 202301:47:16
# 30 Six Flags Great America Q&A Session and Breaking Food & Beverage News

# 30 Six Flags Great America Q&A Session and Breaking Food & Beverage News

The Junkies team answers your questions and we share some breaking news related to new food offerings at the park.  Want to know about Bubble Tea, Chicken and Waffles or new Dole Soft Serve flavors?  Tune in to find out more

Mar 14, 202301:07:51
# 29 2022 Season Discussion

# 29 2022 Season Discussion

The SFGAm Junkies Team discusses the 2022 season at Six Flags Great America.  We talk about the highs and lows of the season and what would we like to see in 2023.

Dec 01, 202201:43:37
#28 Fright Fest 2022 Opening Weekend Review

#28 Fright Fest 2022 Opening Weekend Review

We review opening weekend of Fright Fest.  Also discuss Oktoberfest and Coaster Challenge.

Sep 21, 202201:26:31
#27 Six Flags Rewards Program Discussion

#27 Six Flags Rewards Program Discussion

The Junkies Team discusses the Rewards Program.  If you want to know how to earn points or redeem points, tune in to find out how.  We also share some tips and tricks of the Rewards Program.

Sep 01, 202255:38
#26 New Annual Membership and Dining Plan Discussion

#26 New Annual Membership and Dining Plan Discussion

Thinking about purchasing a new Annual Membership to Six Flags Great America?  This is the show for you.  We will discuss the new Annual Memberships and offer some tips on when to purchase them.  We will also talk about the new All Season Dining Plan

Aug 24, 202201:08:38
#25 KINETIC and Taste of Six Flags Review

#25 KINETIC and Taste of Six Flags Review

The Junkies Team give their review of Taste of Six Flags and KINETIC and our Christmas in July event.  We also talk about our upcoming events such as the Junkies Picnic and Coaster Challenge.  Also had breaking news of a new menu item coming soon to the park.

Aug 03, 202201:22:37
# 24 Hurricane Chicago and Hurricane Rockford Review Plus Operational Updates at Great America

# 24 Hurricane Chicago and Hurricane Rockford Review Plus Operational Updates at Great America

The Junkies team talks about Hurricane Harbor Chicago and Hurricane Harbor Rockford.  Also various events coming up at Six Flags Great America such as Coaster Challenge, our Christmas in July Event and the Junkies Picnic

Jun 21, 202201:32:18
#23 2022 Park Opening Review

#23 2022 Park Opening Review

The Junkies Team reviews the first two weeks of the park being open for the 2022 Season.

Apr 28, 202201:10:53
#22 2022 Season Pass Discussion

#22 2022 Season Pass Discussion

The SFGAm Junkies discuss the 3 new season pass tiers available for new season pass holders.  We also discuss what these changes mean for existing memberships and existing season passes.

Mar 02, 202248:43
#21 SFGAm Junkies Q&A Session

#21 SFGAm Junkies Q&A Session

The SFGAm Junkies host a Q&A session with our members answering questions about the upcoming seasons and possible changes at the park.

Feb 09, 202201:22:25
#20 2021 Holiday In The Park Lights and Holiday In The Park Drive-Thru Experience Preview

#20 2021 Holiday In The Park Lights and Holiday In The Park Drive-Thru Experience Preview

The SFGAm Junkies give a preview of what to expect at Holiday In The Park Lights and the Holiday In The Park Drive-Thru Experience.  We talk, shows, food, festivities and much more.

Nov 18, 202101:33:44
#19 Fright Fest 2021 Opening Weekend Review

#19 Fright Fest 2021 Opening Weekend Review

The SFGAm Junkies discuss opening weekend of Fright Fest at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL.

Sep 22, 202101:17:50
#18 Fright Fest 2021 Preview

#18 Fright Fest 2021 Preview

The Junkies Team discusses Fright Fest 2021 at Six Flags Great America.  

Topics Include: 

Fright Pass 

Haunted Houses 

Scare Zones 

Entertainment 

Merchandise

Food

Sep 13, 202101:08:31
#17 2022 Season Pass Discussion

#17 2022 Season Pass Discussion

The SFGAm Junkies along with the St. Louis Junkies discuss changes to 2022 Season Passes at Six Flags Great America and Six Flags St. Louis.

Sep 01, 202101:27:28
#16 Getting The Most Out Of A Membership or Season Pass

#16 Getting The Most Out Of A Membership or Season Pass

The Junkies Team discusses how to get the most out of a Membership or Season Pass.  If are debating between Membership or Season Pass, this show is for you.

Jul 21, 202101:05:29
#15 Coca-Cola July 4th Fest Preview

#15 Coca-Cola July 4th Fest Preview

The Junkies Team breaks gives a preview of 4th of July Fest.   Shows have returned. Flash Pass is now Available on Mobile Devices. Rumor Mill discussion.  Including a possible Starbucks location at the park. We also discuss the upcoming Junkies Picnic and Coaster Challenge.

Jul 01, 202101:29:49
#14 Opening Weekend at Hurricane Harbor

#14 Opening Weekend at Hurricane Harbor

The Junkies Team discusses opening weekend at Hurricane Harbor Chicago and Hurricane Harbor Rockford.

Jun 03, 202101:13:50
#13 Taste of Six Flags

#13 Taste of Six Flags

The Junkies Team reviews the Taste of Six Flags event at Six Flags Great America.

May 11, 202101:35:58
#12 Opening Weekend for Six Flags Great America 2021

#12 Opening Weekend for Six Flags Great America 2021

The Junkies Team breaks down opening weekend at the park.

Apr 27, 202101:55:16
#11 Q&A on the Upcoming 2021 Season

#11 Q&A on the Upcoming 2021 Season

The Junkies Team answers your questions regarding the upcoming 2021 season at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Chicago.

Apr 06, 202101:21:37
# 10 Holiday In The Park Drive-Thru Experience Review

# 10 Holiday In The Park Drive-Thru Experience Review

The Junkies team breaks down the Holiday In The Park Drive-Thru Experience

Dec 23, 202059:56
#9 Holiday In The Park Lights Week 2

#9 Holiday In The Park Lights Week 2

The Junkies were back for the second weekend of Holiday In The Park Lights.

Dec 08, 202054:23
# 8 Holiday In The Park Lights Review

# 8 Holiday In The Park Lights Review

The Junkies Team breaks down opening weekend of Holiday In The Park Lights at Six Flags Great America.

Dec 01, 202001:45:17
#7 Hurricane Harbor Gurnee Opening Day Review

#7 Hurricane Harbor Gurnee Opening Day Review

The Junkies team review opening day of Hurricane Harbor Gurnee.

Jul 22, 202001:13:58
Episode 6

Episode 6

Six Flags Announces the opening of Hurricane Harbor Gurnee and Hurricane Harbor Rockford

Jul 13, 202009:09
#5 Six Flags St Louis Round Table Discussion

#5 Six Flags St Louis Round Table Discussion

This week the Junkies discuss St. Flags St. Louis.

Jul 09, 202001:39:56
SFGAm Junkies Podcast Episode 4

SFGAm Junkies Podcast Episode 4

Information and news for the week of June 21 2020.

Jun 30, 202009:27
Episode 3 Park information for the week of June 14th 2020

Episode 3 Park information for the week of June 14th 2020

News and Information for the week of June 14th 2020.

Jun 21, 202014:31
Episode 2

Episode 2

Six Flags Great America News for the week of June 8th 2020.

Jun 14, 202011:52
SFGam Junkies Podcast Episode 1

SFGam Junkies Podcast Episode 1

Information and News about Six Flags Great America in Gurnee IL.

Jun 07, 202006:51