Airtime Traveler - The Roller Coaster History Podcast

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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.

  1. 09/19/2025

    Episode 66 - Wicked - Defying Gravity & Welding Calamity

    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? Our socials: linktr.ee/airtimetraveler

    1h 11m

  2. 08/28/2025

    Episode 65 - Firebird - Three Rides, One Legacy

    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? Socials: linktr.ee/airtimetraveler

    1h 23m

  3. 08/07/2025

    Episode 64 - Space Mountain - The Tomorrowland Trailblazer

    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? Socials: linktr.ee/airtimetraveler

    1h 49m
  4. BONUS: Trip Report - Six Flags America Farewell Visit

    08/01/2025

    BONUS: Trip Report - Six Flags America Farewell Visit

    In today’s trip report, we cover Nathan’s solo detour to Six Flags America as a last-chance look at a fading park. We talk about the incredibly low attendance, theming from Main Street 1776 to Steam Town, ride closures and one-train operations, coasters such as Joker’s Jinx and Ride of Steel and ask...is Six Flags giving this park the send-off it deserves?

    1h 8m

  5. 07/10/2025

    Episode 63 - Verbolten - From Bavaria to the Black Forest

    In today’s episode, we discuss Verbolten at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VA. This multi-launch coaster opened in 2012, rising from the ashes of the legendary Big Bad Wolf. Join us as we trace its Bavarian village roots, the ways this attraction honors its predecessor, and...a roller coaster-riding reptile? Our socials: linktr.ee/airtimetraveler

    1h 19m

  6. 06/27/2025

    Episode 62 - Sky Rocket - The Pittsburgh Prototype

    In today’s episode, we discuss Sky Rocket at Kennywood in West Mifflin, PA. This lap-bar launch prototype debuted in 2010, reigniting Pittsburgh’s love for loops and putting Premier’s LSM tech on the map. Join us as discuss the Turnpike’s final cruise, the coasters that followed this prototype, and…a brief period where the ride featured stock car racing simulation?Our socials: linktr.ee/airtimetraveler

    1h 16m

  7. 06/12/2025

    Episode 61 - SheiKra - Livin' On the Edge

    In today’s episode, we discuss SheiKra at Busch Gardens Tampa in Tampa, FL. This groundbreaking dive coaster debuted in 2005 as the first of its kind in North America. Join us as we explore the ride’s bird-of-prey origins, its impact on the dive coasters that followed, and...a sultry marketing campaign? Our socials: linktr.ee/airtimetraveler

    1h 16m

  8. 05/22/2025

    Episode 60 - Lightning Racer - Born to Race, Built to Duel

    In today’s episode, we discuss Lightning Racer at Hersheypark in Hershey, PA. This dueling wooden coaster debuted in 2000 and helped launch GCI into coaster stardom. Join us as we explore the origins of modern racing coasters, the ride’s quirky development process, and...a showdown fueled by McDonald’s? Our socials: linktr.ee/airtimetraveler

    1h 19m
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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.

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