Airtime Traveler - The Roller Coaster History Podcast

About Airtime Traveler - The Roller Coaster History Podcast

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.

Publisher

Airtime Traveler

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Apr 2022

Latest episode

19 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

88 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Sept 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 (linktr.ee/airtimetraveler)

2. 

   28 Aug 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 (linktr.ee/airtimetraveler)

3. 

   7 Aug 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 (linktr.ee/airtimetraveler)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,265

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

36 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

62 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

71

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