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Airtime Traveler - The Roller Coaster History Podcast

Airtime Traveler - The Roller Coaster History Podcast

By: Airtime Traveler
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 Every roller coaster has a story to tell. Consider us the storytellers. Welcome to Airtime Traveler - The Roller Coaster History Podcast, hosted by husband and wife duo Nathan and Haley Grace. Every two weeks, we take a look at the history of one of the nearly 800 coasters in the US. Whether you have ridden every coaster in the country or don't know the difference between B&M and RMC, this show will have something for everyone.Airtime Traveler
Episodes
  • Episode 66 - Wicked - Defying Gravity & Welding Calamity

    Episode 66 - Wicked - Defying Gravity & Welding Calamity
    Sep 19 2025

    In today’s episode, we discuss Wicked at Lagoon. Opened in 2007, this launched vertical tower coaster was Lagoon’s most ambitious project yet, blending a daring design by Arrow veteran Dal Freeman with Zierer’s engineering. Join us as we explore the discussion about its unique restraints, costly manufacturing issues, and...have you ever ridden a coaster with a booster seat?


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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 65 - Firebird - Three Rides, One Legacy

    Episode 65 - Firebird - Three Rides, One Legacy
    Aug 28 2025

    In today’s episode, we discuss Firebird at Six Flags America. Debuting in 1990 as Iron Wolf, this stand-up coaster was the very first creation from Swiss designers Bolliger & Mabillard. Join us as we explore the early days of B&M, the coaster's journey from Illinois to Maryland, and…the 1994 Macaulay Culkin movie Richie Rich?


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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 64 - Space Mountain - The Tomorrowland Trailblazer

    Episode 64 - Space Mountain - The Tomorrowland Trailblazer
    Aug 7 2025

    In today's episode, we discuss Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World resort. Debuting in 1975, this computer-guided indoor coaster became the blueprint for every Disney “mountain” that followed. Join us as we explore its groundbreaking technology, break down its complicated operations, and...can you rent a coaster for $10,000/hr?


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    1 hr and 49 mins
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