Airtime Traveler - The Roller Coaster History Podcast

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 [linktr.ee/airtimetraveler]

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 [linktr.ee/airtimetraveler]

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 [linktr.ee/airtimetraveler]

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?

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 [linktr.ee/airtimetraveler]