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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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01:26:42

Episode 43 - BSOD: Blue Spin of Death

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2024/07/20

Side Friction - Episode 43 - "BSOD: Blue Spin of Death” July 20th, 2024 Riley from That's So Mid joins Steph and Bob to talk about, well, whatever they feel like.... but they do fit in some news here and there. It may not be the most news heavy episode but it is highly entertaining. Disney Data Breach! Wingcano Did YoU kNoW?! Officials reveal cause of death for man killed in suspected hit with Banshee Waldameer Teases New Ride Woman Hates Thunderbolt IAAPA and Top Thrill 2

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01:18:57

Episode 42 - Decades of Research

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2024/07/13

Side Friction - Episode 42 - "Decades of Research” July 13th, 2024 Bob and Steph put lots of time and effort into this show..... or maybe they just tossed some links on a Google Doc and hit record. We'll let you decide. Ferris Wheel Torn Up By Beryl Fire Ball Survivor One person in hospital after falling 30 to 40 feet from ride at Canada's Wonderland Zamperla celebrates opening of fastest launch coaster in Canada Still No Top Thrill 2 Tony saw the Sign.... it opened up his

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01:51:41

Episode 41 - Tipflation

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2024/07/06

Side Friction - Episode 41 - "Tipflation” July 6th, 2024 The merge happened..... and Steph and Bob both got their glimpses at each side of that merger. Hear the trip reports mixed in with the news from the last 2 weeks and whatever rabbit trails turn up along the way. Cedar Fair and Six Flags Merge Mr. Six Dead? Tipping at United Parks Quick Service Don't Re-Enter SeaWorld Chippewa Lake History Canada's Wonderland to get a Premier Rides Coaster Loss for Lake Winnie Epic

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01:09:17

Episode 40 - Stress Analysis

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2024/06/22

Side Friction - Episode 40 - "Stress Analysis” June 22nd, 2024 A lot of sad news stories this week but Steph and Bob do a great job of keeping the episode fun and, by somewhat intentional design, the show gets more fun as it goes on. Man Struck by Rollercoaster Jetline Derailment Caused by Weak Parts Upside Down in Oregon Lawsuit Filed Zamperla Investigating FUN - Anticipated Merger slated to close July 1st Hyperia Down Again Zamperla seeking Stress Analysis Engineer Mime

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02:08:36

Episode 39 - Wingcano's Epic Barnyard Adventure

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2024/06/15

Side Friction - Episode 39 - "Wingcano's Epic Barnyard Adventure" June 15th, 2024 West from High Rollers joins Steph and Bob for an adventure in whatever the hell they feel like talking about. A seriously fun episode where lots of topics get covered whether or not they are here on the rundown. Cedar Point: Camels Blood Mayflies Punching Another Spirit Halloween, I mean, Claw Machine pops up Potential Budget Cut for "Wingcano" at Kings Dominion Columbus Zoo's Zombiezi Bay Hints

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01:53:51

Episode 38 - Suck It, Tony Clark, Suck It

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2024/06/08

Side Friction - Episode 38 - "Suck It, Tony Clark, Suck It” June 8th, 2024 Steph talks all about HWN and Santa Claus (the town, of course) and doesn't want to stop but eventually Bob gets her back on track only to go on a few other rabbit trails. Avoid the Giant Hill at Legoland Beech Bend Emergency...Not Entitled to Scale Heights Never been used Vekoma Family Coaster Top Thrill 2 will remain closed for now .... but Human Claw Experience Hyperia remains closed Roller Coaster

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01:26:34

Episode 37 - Mackprodukt

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2024/06/01

Side Friction - Episode 37 - "Mackprodukt” June 1st, 2024 Generally fun stuff in this week's episode as Steph and Bob talk about the latest coaster to join the list of extended closures Tony Clark says a TT2 update is "approaching" Hyperia Closes After One Day Gene Staples: The King of Schwarzkopf Big Hot Lost Island Announcement Kenny Kangaroo's Sewage Sludge Empire Kennywood Park: 11 cats found in two weeks Dolly's Empire on Display Ghost Town in the Sky Moves Forward?

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01:31:31

Episode 36 - Coaster to Coast(er)

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2024/05/25

Side Friction - Episode 36 - "Coast to Coast(er)” May 25th, 2024 Steph and Bob barely stay on the reservation as somehow talking about coasters and industry news leads into discussions about the strange things that border the realm of the paranormal. Amusement Preservation Museum Stunt shows return to Kennywood Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Giant Dipper Turns 100 El Toro’s FREE double sided lockers have been installed Disney faces another waterslide lawsuit (not a wedgie this time)

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02:32:41

Episode 35 - Zamperla Inaction

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2024/05/18

Side Friction - Episode 35 - "Zamperla Inaction” May 18th, 2024 CoasterBro of CoasterCuzzies and Airtime Myke of basically everywhere else join Steph and Bob as they talk about the elephant in the room as well as a very controversial coaster ranking situation and a few other hot takes on various news stories. Baby, I'm not ready to go Holiday World Opens Good Gravy! Fresh Tornado PTC trains return to Stricker's Grove Belle Isle Super Slide gets some cushion Raging Waves Cotton

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01:35:12

Episode 34 - Gravy Gate

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2024/05/11

Side Friction - Episode 34 - "Gravy Gate” May 11th, 2024 Staying on topic gets a little difficult for Steph and Bob this week but they manage to make it through the whole episode without talking about.... that thing that everyone keeps talking about entirely too much. Super Slide Amusement Park open for the season - Bismarck City Museum Super Mario World Delgrosso's Updates Sky High Coaster Curtain Universal Gets Sued Over Name Starfall Education Foundation v. Universal City

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01:30:49

Episode 33 - Mega AI Land

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2024/05/04

Side Friction - Episode 33 - "Mega AI Land” May 4th, 2024 Steph gushes about Top Thrill 2 while Bob remains a somewhat skeptical, Six Flags lets everyone down, and Universal lights up the sky as well as a few other stories to cover this week. No More Melt AI Guest Services DreamWorks Land and Mega Movie Parade CineSational Cinesational Description Hogwarts Always May 2nd, 2024 Lakemont Park Removes some Rides Another Survey Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction

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01:55:12

Episode 32 - A Charge Like No Other

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2024/04/27

Side Friction - Episode 32 - "A Charge Like No Other” April 27th, 2024 Bob gets angry about Top Thrill 2. Honestly, did you expect anything else? Well, if you act now Steph will throw in a tiny little ferris wheel at a tiny little park and both Bob and Steph will try to figure out exactly what's going on at Santa's Village. Top Thrill 2 POV Top Thrill 2 Safety Guidelines Fun Spot America is Mean to Cedar Fair Marineland Transformation? Kennywood Steel Curtain Season Pass Lawsuit

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01:08:18

Episode 31 - 5 Parks and a Fair

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2024/04/20

Side Friction - Episode 31 - "5 Parks and a Fair” April 20th, 2024 Bob and Steph talk about 5 parks and a fair..... oh you want more? Well then, take a listen and find out what rabbit trails they encounter (hint, the critters aren't rabbits). Kennywood Fried Ice Cream Steel Curtain Closed 2024 Top Thrill Dragster Suit Settled Top Thrill 2 Pit Stop 11 Triple Looop Opening! Retro Universal Orlando Teaser Frame Grabs No Breakdance for YOU Good Gravy! First rider auction

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01:48:09

Episode 30 - Barefoot in the Park

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2024/04/13

Side Friction - Episode 30 - "Barefoot in the Park” April 13th, 2024 First Steph and Bob talk about the sun disappeared and then get into the news including what can only be described as one giant wedgie. More Rider Restrictions for Top Thrill 2 Water Ballast Blasted New launch coaster at Playland to open in July Good Gravy's Turkey Test Sneak peek of Kings Island's new coaster: Snoopy's Soapbox Racers Missi Six A Lifetime Ban from Disneyland Physically Goofed Up

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01:31:25

Episode 29 - Unforeseen Circumstances

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2024/04/07

Side Friction - Episode 29 - "Unforeseen Circumstances” April 6th, 2024 Right out of the gate Steph and Bob find a double rabbit trail which gets Bob fired up about.... various things..... eventually Steph changes the subject and gets the show back on track to talk about what might be one of the most interesting collection of stories the show has reported on in a single week. Evolv's technology being questioned Amazon Ditches 'Just Walk Out' Checkouts at Its Grocery Stores Raccoon

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01:13:31

Episode 28 - Kno. M. G.

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2024/03/31

Side Friction - Episode 28 - "Kno. M. G.” March 30th, 2024 In this special episode you're not going to get a lot of news but you will get a lot of history as Bob and Steph have a conversation with Brian Knoebel and Stacy Yutko of Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA. You'll get to hear some interesting stories about the park, the history, and the family (and how the definition of family goes far beyond blood) as well as some things to look for this season at the park. If you haven't

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01:33:01

Episode 27 - The Top Tier

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2024/03/24

Side Friction - Episode 27 - "The Top Tier” March 23rd, 2024 Not a ton happening this week but Steph and Bob still managed to fill a whole show and dug up a few news stories that aren't getting much attention elsewhere. Oh.... rabbit trails too. Fury 325 Crack Summarized Full Fury 325 Crack Analysis Mattel Adventure Park proposed for Kansas City A chat with Roller Coaster Tycoon Creator Chris Sawyer Michael Reitz joins Palace Entertainment as Director of Engineering and

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01:13:26

Episode 26 - Macrovision At Work

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2024/03/17

Side Friction - Episode 26 - "Macrovision At Work” March 9th, 2024 After nearly 3 hours last week you get a shorter show this week but it's really just a ton of fun starting with a couple huge rabbit trails before getting into this week's news. Thoosie Mob on VHS Lightning Rod High Speed Chain Lift Marineland Guilty of Animal Abuse Local Officials on Six Flags Over Georgia Safety Six Flags Shareholders Approve Merger Fuji-Q Highland to Close Do-Dodonpa Michigan's Adventure

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02:49:12

Episode 25 - Positive Complaints

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2024/03/10

Side Friction - Episode 25 - "Positive Complaints” March 9th, 2024 Airtime Myke stops by and the entire show becomes one big huge rabbit trail but they sneak in news here and there. It's the longest Side Friction show ever but time flies by like you were on the OG Top Thrill Dragster (before it got it's buckeye card). New surprises from Six Flags Great Adventure to start 2024 season New Seats and Restraints on Skyrush Coaster at Hersheypark Kentucky Kingdom announces its first-ever

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01:49:00

Episode 24 - Big Dam Disappointment

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2024/03/03

Side Friction - Episode 24 - "Big Dam Disappointment” March 2nd, 2024 The day Bob has waited for has finally arrived - Steph is upset with Cedar Point. Not that anything else really matters but then Steph and Bob both talk about the latest news stories of the industry. Alabama Adventure Loses a Woodie Bye i232...hello... Thunder Striker? Bye i305 while we're at it Keansburg Drama Playland Park Capital Program Big Dam Waterpark Care Bear Stare Disney World Price Increases

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