9 FEB 2024 · On this episode of the Airtime Misfits Podcast we're talking about the Arrow Looping coaster, Vortex, formly located at Kings Island. Vortex debuted as the tallest, full-circuit roller coaster in the world with a height of 148 feet. It was also the first coaster to feature six inversions. Vortex thrilled over 46 million riders in its lifetime, until it closed permanently in 2019. Vortex was not known to be the smoothest coaster ride ever, but what it lacked in comfort it made up for with its iconic views from the midway. Hope you enjoy this episode! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @TheChainLift, @airtimemisfits Find some awesome roller coaster shirts at: www.thechainlift.com

7 DEC 2023 · During this episode we're talking about arguably the most infamous defunct coaster of all time, Son Of Beast. With it's record breaking height, length, speed and large looping inversion, Son Of Beast was supposed to be Kings Island's boundry pushing new coaster to bring in the new millennium. Unfortunately for Kings Island, things did not go as planned. This behemoth of a coaster was plagued with maintenance issues from the very beggining. It also quickly gained a reputation from those brave enough to ride it as being a very rough and uncomfortable experience. Due to these many issues and a series of serious accidents occuring on the ride, Kings Island made the decision to shut down the ride permanently in 2009. Not even ten years after it made its debut. Perhaps this ride was just built ahead of its time. Still, there's no denying that this coaster is legendary for it's boundry pushing stats and inspired innovation. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @TheChainLift @airtimemisfits Find some awesome roller coaster shirts at www.thechainlift.com

1 NOV 2023 · On this episode we're talking about the one and only T3, located at Kentucky Kingdom. Like most Vekoma SLC's, this was not a very enjoyable coaster experience and was widely considered to be one of the worst coasters around. We're were not fans of T3 by any means but the history of the coaster was fun to discuss nonetheless. Hope you enjoy the episode! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @TheChainLift @airtimemisfits Find some awesome roller coaster shirts at www.thechainlift.com

15 FEB 2023 · 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 coasters you missed out on that you now regret. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @TheChainLift @airtimemisfits Check out www.airtimemisfits.com for awesome defunct coaster/amusement park goods Find more roller coaster shirts at www.thechainlift.com

14 DEC 2022 · 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 coasters that we wish we had the chance to ride before it was too late. Thanks for listening!

14 SEP 2022 · 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 predictable considering the rides history of having consistent mechanical issues causing larges amounts of downtime. The final nail in the coffin, a freak accident in 2021 where a small piece of metal from the ride became dislodged and struck a guest waiting the ride queue, causing serious injury. The coaster has not operated since this incident. However, some of the wording that Cedar Point chose to use in their released statement concerning the fate of Top Thrill Dragster, has left us with a little spark of hope. Particularly the phrases “Top Thrill Dragster, as you know it, is being retired” and “Our team is hard at work, creating a new and innovative ride experience.” What does this mean exactly? Nobody is certain. BUT, it does leave open the possibility that Top Thrill Dragster won’t be leaving the park completely, which is a very intriguing thought. In this episode we discuss the history of Top Thrill Dragster and what our best guesses are for the future of this towering behemoth. Let us know what you think the future holds for Top Thrill Dragster in the comment section below. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @airtimemisfits www.airtimemisfits.com

1 AUG 2022 · 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. These parks now eagerly await to learn which of CGA's hand-me-down attractions they will be gifted. In this episode, we briefly discuss the history of Great America, Nick's experience visiting the park and our thoughts of why Cedar Fair decided to pull the plug. Most fun of all, we give our best guesses as to which parks will become the new owners of these hand-me-down roller coaster and thrill ride attractions.

19 MAY 2022 · 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 chance to ride it. Ultimately, the coaster was removed from the park in 2002. The land that formerly occupied Drachen Fire is now rumored to be home to a brand new Giga Shuttle Coaster coming to Busch Gardens in the very near future affectionately named Drachen Spire by coaster enthusiasts. Did you have the chance to ride Drachen Fire during its short life span before it was removed from the park? If so, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below! Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @airtimemisfits www.airtimemisfits.com

21 FEB 2022 · 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 ground up designed standing coaster model (TOGO), made its debut at Kings Island in Mason, OH. What initially seemed like a revolutionary and exhilarating new coaster riding experience, quickly proved to be a rather uncomfortable ride experience for guests. This was especially true for male coaster riders, who often complained of a painful ride experience due to the forces of the coaster pushing them downward onto the very uncomfortable bicycle style seat between their legs. Leading these riders to question whether or not they would ever be able to impregnate a woman after experiencing such trauma to the nether regions. As years past and these coasters became less popular with park guests, B&M introduced a solution to bring new life to these dying coasters. The solution was to convert the coaster from a stand-up style coaster to a seated floorless coaster by swapping out the coaster trains. Next, add a fresh coat of paint, new theming and a new name. Voilà, your park has a "new" coaster at a relatively low cost. May not be a perfect solution but seems to have helped revive some of these forgotten about coasters and increased popularity among guests. What are your thoughts of Stand-Up roller coasters? Let us know in the comment section! Be sure to check out www.airtimemisfits.com for some awesome defunct coaster/park inspired goods.

4 JAN 2022 · 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 across the country and globe. These coasters are not always known for giving a very smooth ride. The sometimes painful ride experience is typically due to an uncomfortable restraint system combined with the overall general roughness of the layout. What are your thoughts about the Vekoma SLC? Check us out Twitter and Instagram: @airtimemisfits Shop for awesome defunct coaster and amusement park: www.airtimemisfits.com