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Side Friction: Roller Coasters and the Parks They Live In

Bob, Greg, and Ryan

A podcast about roller coasters and the parks they live in. Each episode will contain a mixture of industry related news, trip reports, interviews and a whole lot of rabbit trails.

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02:26:44

Episode 73 - Bobterra

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2025/03/22

Side Friction - Episode 73 - "Bobterra” March 22nd, 2025 Greg and Bob are joined by Ryan the Ride Mechanic to talk about a few minor stories. Oh, who are we kidding.... Herschend, Six Flags, Epic Universe, Bob riding Rapterra..... There's just a lot going on here making this one of the longer episodes we've had in a while but you should find nearly all of it enjoyable. Herschend to Acquire Palace Entertainment Rapterra - Official POV It’s not looking good - Ryan the Ride Mechanic

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01:37:44

Episode 72 - This Ain't Texas

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2025/03/15

Side Friction - Episode 72 - "This Ain't Texas” March 15th, 2025 Steph is joined by Bri (Instagram: Zero Bri Roll) and Cat (Instagram: coastercat112) of the Women Love Coasters community for a special episode to celebrate the Women of the coaster world. In addition to covering the latest coaster news, the ladies certainly don’t forget to pay their respects to Time Warp. Women Love Coasters Rumors Point To... The End of the Sky Coaster Monsters Inc Roller Coaster Details Revealed The Return of

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01:02:43

Episode 71 - Harry Potter: The Next Generation

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2025/03/08

Side Friction - Episode 68 - "Harry Potter: The Next Generation” March 8th, 2025 Greg and Bob talk about new wands, old coasters, and a lot about IPs. Netflix is building an anti-Disneyland Disney Plus lost 700,000 subscribers to price hikes, here’s why that won’t stop it doing more SeaWorld parks to introduce 'global IP' but hotel plans are delayed Merlin Entertainments dives into sale of aquarium assets Universal Orlando to introduce next-generation interactive wands, new

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02:00:56

Episode 70 - Return of the Traum Boot

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2025/03/01

Side Friction - Episode 70 - "Return of the Traum Boot” March 1st, 2025 Greg and Bob and Steph are joined by Ryan the Ride Mechanic for a truly entertaining episode that barely stays on the rails at all. Seriously, this is a fun one. Off Topic: Past Times Arcade Off Topic: Warren Pizza Hut reopens as Pizza Hut Classic Off Topic: IFPA Pinball Themed Lands Announced for Universal Kids Resort Texas, Opening 2026 Cedar Point reveals new experiences for 2025 season at Winter Chill

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01:20:26

Episode 69 - Hippocampus Fever

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2025/02/22

Side Friction - Episode 68 - "Epic Tivoli” February 15th, 2025 Steph, Adam, Greg, and Bob all join in on this episode to discuss news and, oddly, Bob's health. Off topic and fun is a good way to describe this show. Gibtown 2025: Ride Sales & Deliveries Report - Part 2 Six Flags Rewards paused? Six Flags Fiesta Texas Unveils Largest DC Universe Classic Hersheypark ride will not return in 2025 Iconic Six Flags Great America roller coaster to be named coaster Landmark Stolen Quassy

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01:49:27

Episode 68 - Epic Tivoli

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2025/02/16

Side Friction - Episode 68 - "Epic Tivoli” February 15th, 2025 Greg and Bob are joined by Ryan the Ride Mechanic on a week with very little news so they spend most of this episode talking about experiences and interesting thoughts about the industry for this highly entertaining episode. Kennywood Junction, Steel Curtain Epic Universe Food Previewed for all Five Worlds and Helios Grand Hotel Animatronic of Dart from How To Train Your Dragon spotted at Epic Universe Meet Sparkles

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01:28:55

Episode 67 - Holes

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2025/02/08

Side Friction - Episode 67 - "Holes” February 8th, 2025 Steph and Bob dig for news this week and actually find a varied collection of stuff along with some rabbit trails that no one probably would have expected. Todd Joseph racks up fines Todd Joseph Continues to Violate A Coal Fire May Have Helped Sink the 'Titanic' | Smithsonian New details revealed about new Six Flags Over Texas roller coaster Proposed Case for : 2025-ASW-829-OE Another Disney Lawsuit Settled A mouse

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01:13:20

Episode 66 - Six Flags Laid-off the Moose

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2025/02/01

Side Friction - Episode 66 - "Six Flags Laid-off the Moose” February 1st, 2025 Greg and Bob discuss more of the dreary news Six Flags feels like giving us as well as a few other things but, while the news isn't bright, they go off topic to keep things fun and entertaining. Laid-off Kings Dominion worker voices frustration after losing their job: 'This has caused panic' Carowinds lays off workers ahead of season opening Legoland Florida guts entertainment department with 234 layoffs

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01:58:00

Episode 65 - Ryan the... COASTER!

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2025/01/25

Side Friction - Episode 65 - "Ryan the... COASTER!” January 25th, 2025 Ryan the Ride Mechanic joins Steph, Greg, and Bob for a combination of conversation and news visiting a lot of fun topics including some interesting behind the scenes information. Six Flags in NJ unveils lineup for 2025 season, more details on new coaster Six Flags Over Georgia announces new rollercoaster: Georgia Gold Rusher Fast-moving Hughes Fire near LA closes all I-5 lanes near Grapevine No Casino — Coney

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01:27:43

Episode 64 - Injunction Junction

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2025/01/18

Side Friction - Episode 64 - "Injunction Junction” January 18th, 2025 On this episode Bob gets to be his classic self with the line up of stories. Him and Greg talk about various new stories including an appearance of a Todd Joseph shenanigans. Judge rules Conneaut Lake Park owner violated court-issued injunction Injunction enforcement sought against Conneaut Lake Park owner Pennsylvania grandfather in legal battle over backyard coaster Residents raise concerns over new 'drop

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01:07:07

Episode 63 - That Ship Has Sailed

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2025/01/11

Side Friction - Episode 63 - "That Ship Has Sailed” January 11th, 2025 Steph and Greg further discuss the recent silent send off of rides, as well as an entire California amusement park in particular. Although they find hope in the direction that some parks are going, they still end up talking about the unique atmosphere of independent parks surrounded by corn fields. Theme parks and museums close as wildfires burn across LA Berserker ride to be removed at Kings Dominion Traum Boot

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01:12:37

Episode 62 - Out with a Bang

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2025/01/04

Side Friction - Episode 62 - "Out with a Bang” January 4th, 2025 Yes, that coaster is closed.... and so is that one. Greg, Steph, and Bob all talk about the latest subtractions from Six Flags as well as other things going on in the industry. Kick off the new year with us as we talk about what happened in the last couple of weeks of 2024. Anaconda Slated for Demolition - KDFans Kingda Ka is Set to Be Imploded Big Kahuna’s Water Park Acquisition Mindbending Schwarzkopf model arrives at

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01:25:06

Episode 61 - Cedar Fyre

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2024/12/21

Side Friction - Episode 61 - "Cedar Fyre” December 21st, 2024 Steph and Bob spend most of this episode talking about BULLSHIT and we're pretty sure you already know who is at fault. Funtime Handels the Orlando Free Fall Incident Funtime Statement on the Verdict in the Tyre Sampson Case Two Trains Collide on Joker… Is Cedar Flags doing Carowinds dirty? CGA to change operational calendar and remove seasonal events 1,000 foot roller coaster?! South Florida Water Management

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Episode 60 - Digging for Thrills

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2024/12/15

Steph and Greg meet with Troy Parsh of the Amusement Preservation Museum and discuss the unexpected (and funny) challenges of finding, restoring, and displaying amusement park history. Amusement Preservation Museum Website Amusement Preservation Museum Instagram Amusement Preservation Museum Facebook

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Episode 59 - Weather or Not

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2024/12/07

Side Friction - Episode 59 - "Weather or Not” December 7th, 2024 Greg and Bob do their best to find stuff to talk about on this slow news week on this short but sweet episode. Family Awarded $8M in lawsuit against BGT Attendance, revenue down at United Parks & Resorts due to bad weather Attendance, revenue and income increase at United Parks & Resorts Petrus Trust Company LTA Makes New Investment in United Parks & Resorts Mirabilandia announces the closure of activities in

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01:15:44

Episode 58 - Thanksgiving Tony and the Coaster Harvest

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2024/11/30

Side Friction - Episode 58 - "Thanksgiving Tony and the Coaster Harvest” November 30th, 2024 Steph, Adam, and Bob are joined by Piper and LJ for this Friendsgiving episode. Touching on a few news stories but mostly a whole lot of rabbit trails this is an episode that will certainly bring you a lot of laughs. We hope all of our US listeners had a great Thanksgving holiday. IAAPA Expo 2024 Wraps Up with Major Ride Purchases in the Carnival & Park Market WATCH: Kings Dominion’s new roller

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01:24:19

Episode 57 - Come On, Knock it Off!

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2024/11/23

Side Friction - Episode 57 - "Come On, Knock it Off!” November 23rd, 2024 Greg and Bob discuss the happenings at IAAPA as slim as that news is but also talk about a lot of other interesting things including a whole lot of knock offs of other coasters and rides. Pre-show Rant: Google's mysterious 'search.app' links leave Android users concerned Kentucky Kingdom kicks off multimillion-dollar Christmas celebration Kennywood announces Steel Curtain opening, Fright Night expansion, and

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01:22:15

Episode 56 - King Dick

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2024/11/16

Side Friction - Episode 56 - "King Dick” November 16th, 2024 The whole team (Greg, Bob, Adam, and Steph) put on one of the most fun episodes we've had in a while. Of course we cover the elephant in the room and the Dick who killed it as well as a few other stories. You won't want to skip this one. Richard killed the king La Vibora - Six Flags Over Texas (Arlington, Texas, United States) Six Flags to Invest More than 1 Billion USD over 2 years Cedar Point General Manager Carrie Boldman

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01:01:00

Episode 55 - The Frontal Lobe

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2024/11/10

Side Friction - Episode 55 - "The Frontal Lobe” November 9th, 2024 Greg and Bob make the best out of a week that certain other US news far out-paced amusement park news. It's one of our shortest shows but has lots of interesting speculation and some unique stories. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Reports 2024 Third Quarter Results Six Flags potentially selling some of its theme parks following Cedar Fair Merger Closed Disney rides have a seat in roller coaster museum Rides 4

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01:39:13

Episode 54 - Queenda Qwa

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2024/11/02

Side Friction - Episode 54 - "Queenda Qwa” November 2nd, 2024 This show starts off with some sad news as Bob and the others remember his mom who passed away on October 17th but then the whole crew (Bob, Steph, Greg, and Adam) all get into the latest news and turn it into a fun episode. Utility Markers appear next to Kingda Ka Siren’s Curse parts arriving at CP Walt Disney World hikes annual pass rates — again Kings Dominion announces new name for rollercoaster Pantherian Trailer

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