The Signal Podcast by RocketRez

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Your pulse on what's happening in tours and attractions—the podcast and newsletter guiding industry leaders.

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About Podcast

Signal cuts through the noise, delivering candid conversations on what truly works (and what doesn't) in today's attraction industry.
Together, John and Tim combine founder-level vision with hands-on operational expertise.

Their balanced dialogue, along with insights from expert guests, equips attractions leaders to navigate the future with confidence.
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John Pendergrast

As the Founder and CEO of RocketRez, John started the company driven by a passion for solving real operational challenges in the industry . For over 23 years, he has worked shoulder-to-shoulder with operators, seeing firsthand the industry’s evolution from gut-feel decisions to data-driven strategy . John offers practical wisdom that connects technological innovation with the real-world challenges of scaling a modern attraction.
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Tim Samson

As Head of Product at RocketRez, Tim brings decades of operator experience to the conversation. His 27-year career began on the front lines at Cedar Point and evolved into leadership at Morey's Piers, where mentorship from Jack Morey shaped his relentless focus on the guest experience. He provides the on-the-ground realism and strategic foresight that operators need, connecting timeless industry principles with the technology of tomorrow .
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Getting Guests to Do One More Thing at Morey’s Piers with Tyler Jacobs
Season 1 · Episode 6
Getting Guests to Do One More Thing at Morey’s Piers with Tyler Jacobs

What does it take to launch a loyalty program in four months with a team of three—without discounting? Tyler Jacobs, Director of Guest Engagement and Analytics at Morey's Piers, joins John and Tim to reveal how Morey's FAM Club delivers real-time offers the moment guests step off a ride, why "making it dumb" unlocked years of stalled innovation, and how small teams can build enterprise-level systems by optimizing the resources they already have.

Building Culture That Lasts by Design with Shaun McKeogh, CEO & Founder of Attractions Academy
Season 1 · Episode 5
Building Culture That Lasts by Design with Shaun McKeogh, CEO & Founder of Attractions Academy

How do you build a culture that actually lasts when half your team turns over every six months? Shaun McKeogh—IAAPA award-winner and founder of Attractions Academy—joins John and Tim to reveal the strategic systems behind world-class service culture, from Ferrari World's blank canvas to seasonal parks fighting staff churn year after year.

Pricing Confidence, Parity, and Behavioral Strategy with Evan Reece, CEO of Truest.me, former CEO Liftopia, Catalate
Season 1 · Episode 4
Pricing Confidence, Parity, and Behavioral Strategy with Evan Reece, CEO of Truest.me, former CEO Liftopia, Catalate

What does it take to build pricing strategies guests actually trust? Evan Reece—CEO of Truest.me, former CEO Liftopia, Catalate—joins John and Tim to unpack the psychology behind pricing, why “pricing hygiene” matters more than algorithms, and how attractions can align teams, channels, and confidence to drive lasting revenue growth.

Turning Viral Videos into Waterpark Visitors with Alex Ojeda, TIME100 Creator & Attractions Consultant
Season 1 · Episode 3
Turning Viral Videos into Waterpark Visitors with Alex Ojeda, TIME100 Creator & Attractions Consultant

What does it take to turn viral content into actual waterpark visitors? Alex Ojeda—a TIME100 Creator reaching 15M+ followers—reveals what attractions get wrong about social media, how to build authentic content strategies, and why the next generation of guests expects brands to meet them where they are: on their feeds.

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