Airtime Misfits Podcast
Welcome to the Airtime Misfits Podcast! We have a deep love and appreciation for defunct roller coasters and amusement parks of the past and this podcast is a great opportunity for us to keep the memories of these former attractions alive. Each episode will be will be dedicated to sharing the history, demise and our thoughts of one specific defunct park or coaster of the past. Be sure to check out airtimemisfits.com for some quality, handmade goods inspired by defunct coasters and amusement parks. — Airtime Misfits was founded by roller coaster enthusiasts for roller coaster enthusiasts. Like most of you, we seek every opportunity to ride shiny, new, record-breaking coasters and get that next coveted “credit.” It would be a disservice to our namesake, however, if we did not acknowledge the “misfit” coasters of yesterday. The ones in the back of the park. The ones that have been chopped down, re-purposed, re-imagined or otherwise forgotten. Thanks for checking us out!
Episodes
February 15, 2023 • 28 min
On this episode, We're sharing our lists of the top 5 defunct coasters we wish we had the chance to ride before they became extinct. Lots of great defunct coasters to choose from so this was no easy task. Let us know in the comment section below if you had a chance to ride any of the coasters on our lists before they were removed and what your memories are of riding them. Also, feel free to let us know some of the defunct co...
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December 14, 2022 • 37 min
This was a fun episode for us to do. In this episode we discuss our top five favorite defunct roller coasters that we've ridden. So many great defunct coasters to choose from, but for us, it all comes down to one major factor. Nostalgia. Listen along as we reminisce about some great coasters of the past.
Be sure to keep a look out for part two of this podcast series. In that episode we'll be discussing our top five defunct c...
Be sure to keep a look out for part two of this podcast series. In that episode we'll be discussing our top five defunct c...
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September 14, 2022 • 47 min
The recent announcement by Cedar Point of the retirement of Top Thrill Dragster was a tough pill to swallow for coaster enthusiasts across the world. Being the first full circuit roller coaster in the world to break the 400 foot tall barrier made this coaster legendary in many coaster enthusiasts eyes. So to have this coaster shuttered for good after 19 short seasons was a bit of a surprise. You could also say it was a bit predi...
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August 1, 2022 • 37 min
The recent announcement from Cedar Fair about the sale and the inevitable closing of California's Great America has the roller coaster community shook. It's always a bad day when an amusement park closes its doors. Especially to the locals who claim Great America as their home park. While this is terrible new for the coaster community as a whole, it's good news for the smaller, neglected parks in the Cedar Fair chain...
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May 19, 2022 • 21 min
In this episode we’re talking about one of the most infamous defunct coasters in the United States. Drachen Fire, formerly located at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VA. This Arrow Dynamics designed coaster made its debut in 1992 and only remained open until the middle of the 1998 season, when it was shut down for good. The coaster structure was SBNO for several years, leaving many enthusiasts hoping to have another...
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February 21, 2022 • 28 min
The Stand-Up roller coaster model made its debut in 1982 at Yomiuriland in Tokyo, Japan when stand-up style coaster trains were added to the existing Momonga Standing & Loop Coaster. The following year, this revolutionary model was introduced to the United States when stand-up trains were added to the existing Extremeroller roller coaster located at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, MO. In 1984, King Cobra, which became the first...
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January 4, 2022 • 24 min
Hey guys! Happy New Year! Hope you had a great holiday season with your friends and family.
To get 2022 started off on the right foot we decided the first episode of the year can only be about one type of coaster model. The coaster model that happens to be every enthusiasts favorite. The one and only, Vekoma SLC (Suspended Looping Coaster). Typically a cloned model, you can find one of these beauties at many amusement parks a...
To get 2022 started off on the right foot we decided the first episode of the year can only be about one type of coaster model. The coaster model that happens to be every enthusiasts favorite. The one and only, Vekoma SLC (Suspended Looping Coaster). Typically a cloned model, you can find one of these beauties at many amusement parks a...
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November 15, 2021 • 24 min
Hey, what's up guys! On this episode of the Airtime Misfits Podcast we're discussing Blue Streak at Conneaut Lake Park located in Conneaut Lake, PA. Blue Streak made it's debut all the back in 1938! It also happens to be designated as an ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts) classic coaster landmark. Since opening in 1938, Blue Streak has had it's fair share of lengthy down time. At one point, Blue Streak sat dorm...
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October 19, 2021 • 41 min
On this episode of the Airtime Misfits Podcast we're continuing our "The Making of A Coaster Enthusiast" series. The purpose of these episodes are for you, our awesome listeners, to learn a little bit more about us and how we became coaster enthusiasts.
In our part two episode of "The Making Of A Coaster Enthusiast," we're putting the focus on Adam to learn where his love for coasters all started. Listen to...
In our part two episode of "The Making Of A Coaster Enthusiast," we're putting the focus on Adam to learn where his love for coasters all started. Listen to...
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October 5, 2021 • 38 min
On this episode of the Airtime Misfits Podcast we're doing something a little different than our normal podcast format. Instead of discussing a defunct coaster or park, we thought it would be fun to share with you on how we became the coaster loving enthusiasts that we are today.
In this part one episode of "The Making Of A Coaster Enthusiast," we're putting the focus on Nick and his coaster enthusiasm roots. Lis...
In this part one episode of "The Making Of A Coaster Enthusiast," we're putting the focus on Nick and his coaster enthusiasm roots. Lis...
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August 24, 2021 • 46 min
Hey guys! On this episode of the Airtime Misfits Podcast we're discussing Wicked Twister located at Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH. Wicked Twister has long been rumored to be on the chopping block. Cedar Point finally made the news official by announcing Wicked Twister would be removed from the park to make way for future park improvements. The coaster currently takes up a decent chunk of beautiful beach front real estate. Th...
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July 21, 2021 • 27 min
On this episode of the Airtime Misfits Podcast, we're discussing The Dragon. Making it's debut on May 12, 1990 at Adventureland in Altoona, IA, The Dragon was the first coaster in Iowa to feature an inversion (two back-to-back vertical loops). Not only was The Dragon the only looping coaster at Adventureland, it was also the only looping coaster in the entire state of Iowa for over 25 years. All the way until 2016 when Ad...
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June 9, 2021 • 31 min
In this episode we’re discussing Orient Express formerly of Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, MO. Debuting in 1980, Orient Express, designed by Arrow Dynamics, was the second full circuit coaster to feature the interlocking loops element. It was also the first coaster to feature the Kamikaze Curve element (also known as a boomerang or batwing). Orient Express gave it’s final rides in 2003.
Did you have the chance to ride this Kansa...
Did you have the chance to ride this Kansa...
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May 11, 2021 • 39 min
*After recording the episode, we realized we failed to mention that both Gwazi (Iron Gwazi) at Busch Gardens Tampa and Roar (The Joker) at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom were originally built by GCI. Making our statement about RMC not having converted a GCI coaster yet ridiculous and irresponsible. We promise to do better in the future.
For this episode we decided to try something a little different. Instead of talking about a defu...
For this episode we decided to try something a little different. Instead of talking about a defu...
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April 14, 2021 • 37 min
In this episode we're discussing Firehawk located at Kings Island (formerly X-Flight of Six Flags Worlds of Adventure/Geauga Lake). Firehawk was a Vekoma Flying Dutchmen roller coaster. Making its debut in 2001, Firehawk was billed as the first and only flying roller coaster in the Midwest. We discuss this coasters brief history at SFWoA/Geauga Lake, as well as its relocation to Kings Island. We also give you our thoughts of...
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March 24, 2021 • 31 min
*We decided to get our babies together for a play date when we recorded this episode. Sorry for the occasional sounds of babies in the background. They're future enthusiasts that apparently had to share their two cents about Opryland.*
In this episode we discuss the history of Opryland USA located in Nashville, TN which opened in 1972 and permanently closed in 1997. We take a look how the park started, some of the rides and a...
In this episode we discuss the history of Opryland USA located in Nashville, TN which opened in 1972 and permanently closed in 1997. We take a look how the park started, some of the rides and a...
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Really excited about this episode because Chris of Airtime Thrills was able to join in on the conversation! Chris was one of the lucky few who had the opportunity to ride Wind Jammer Surf Racers during it's short three year life span. It was great to get his thoughts and unique perspective of this problem-filled coaster.
Designed by coaster manufacturer, TOGO, Wind Jammer Surf Racers opened in 1997 as the first dueling Looping ...
Designed by coaster manufacturer, TOGO, Wind Jammer Surf Racers opened in 1997 as the first dueling Looping ...
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March 2, 2021 • 38 min
Making it's debut in 1985 as Avalanche Run, it took Cedar Point only four years to realize that constructing an open track Bobsled coaster on the beach of Lake Erie was probably not the best decision. With the constant issue of sand being blown onto the coaster track, forcing the ride to be shut down to remove the sand, Cedar Point knew modifications needed to be made to keep the coaster running efficiently. The solution; Ere...
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February 10, 2021 • 38 min
Making it's debut in 1998, Volcano: The Blast Coaster opened at Kings Dominion located in Doswell, VA. To see this innovative coaster in person was something special. The most unique characteristic about Volcano was that it was built inside and around an existing man-made mountain. At it's debut, Volcano held the records for fastest invert at 70 mph and tallest inversion at 155 ft. Unfortunately, Volcano was plagued wit...
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January 26, 2021 • 42 min
Fun Fact: The Airtime Misfits Podcast features the worlds biggest "Fantist of Mantist" in co-host Nick. So that makes this episode all that more exciting. Easily, Nick has to own the largest collection of Mantis memorabilia of any coaster enthusiast in the universe. It's pretty impressive to see. Listen in as Nick explains why he loves this stand-up coaster so much, despite is notorious uncomfortable ride reputation...
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