Side Friction - Episode 100 - "Do a Line, Get In Line” October 11th, 2025 We've reached 100 episodes! Thank you so much to everyone who listens weekly and gives this little hobby of ours purpose. To celebrate this milestone we have brought together both legacy crews to join in on the conversation. In addition to our current crew of Bob, Greg, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic we also have Steph joining us who co-founded Side Friction as well as Bob's counterparts from Coaster Talk Podcast, James and Timmy. We hope you enjoy this incredibly fun show. Here's to another hundred! Note: There are multiple references made to Coaster Talk Podcast episode 200. If you'd like to listen to that you can find it at https://coastertalkpodcast.com/episode-200-a-walk-down-memory-lane Universal to reopen Stardust Racers ride 2 weeks after man’s death After Stardust Racers roller coaster rider dies, his family speaks out Attorney: Universal Stardust Racers coaster had history of complaints before Zavala died Second inversion of the Canobie Corkscrew rebuilt at the National Roller Coaster Museum in Texas Disney World, Disneyland Hike Ticket Prices Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Opening Summer 2026! Canada blocks theme park from sending whales to China Canada's Marineland theme park says it will have to euthanize 30 beluga whales without emergency funding 18-year-old charged after climbing Busch Gardens roller coaster Maurer Rides installs interactive indoor coaster at new Hi Space theme park in China Maurer to present new Spike Racer innovations at IAAPA Expo Europe 2025 Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com NXR2BBLGADRGMFVH
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Episode 99 - It's Not Fair
Side Friction - Episode 99 - "It's Not Fair” October 4th, 2025 Bob, Ryan the Ride Mechanic and Greg close out the last of the double digit episodes with more Six Flags turmoil, fair rides going wrong, and a new place to stay but if that wasn't enough you'll also get to hear Bob's thoughts on Top Thrill 2 and Siren's Curse. Deutsche Bank Issues Grim Warning for AI Industry Microsoft launches ‘vibe working’ in Excel and Word Kings Dominion - Show Me the Weather Ashland, VA Weather Sept 27 Land & Buildings Issues Letter Spooktacular – Watch the trailer for the documentary about America’s first horror theme park Carnival ride malfunctions during school 'Family Fun Day' event in Pico-Union area Accidente de juego mecánico en la Feria de San Miguel Arcángel y la Alfarería en Guanajuato deja cinco heridos Video of accident Dutch Wonderland Inn Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com NXR2BBLGADRGMFVH
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Episode 98 - Not the Fountain!
Side Friction - Episode 98 - "Not the Fountain!” September 27th, 2025 Greg is back with Bob and Ryan the Ride Mechanic to talk about a whole new assortment of things and this week it's back to being mostly about coasters with the normal amount of rabbit trails. The news starts off grim but gets more positive as the show goes on. Universal Orlando Resort president says Stardust Racers ride was functioning properly State inspectors align with Universal’s findings that roller coaster was working right when man died Woman sues Universal Orlando over injuries from same roller coaster in which man died after ride Glenwood Caven’s Statement on the Jury Verdict Kennywood confirms employee killed after being hit by vehicle in Near Park Universal Orlando News: Lost Continent Demolition Permits and Footers for Rockit Replacement TORMENTA RAMPING RUN - Six Flags Over Texas Giga Dive Coaster New Six Flags Over Texas rollercoaster will be tallest, fastest, longest and first-ever giga dive Report: Austin theme park won't be arriving as soon as planned California theme park adds first new thrill ride in 20 years Dollywood owners closing Gwinnett County amusement park after 20 years Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com NXR2BBLGADRGMFVH
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Episode 97 - The Ride is Out There
Side Friction - Episode 97 - "The Ride is Out There” September 20th, 2025 Bob and Ryan the Ride Mechanic have Airtime Myke on the show this week to talk about... well.... A LOT. This is the longest episode to date but genuinely probably one of the most interesting. As for rabbit trails, well, that's basically the whole last hour but the whole show is lots of fun. Siren's Curse 2025 Uptime Stats Cause of death revealed for Universal Epic Universe guest found unresponsive after ride ‘Help! Help!’ Cause of death revealed for guest who rode Stardust Racers at Epic Universe What does the future of Cedar Point look like following merger with Six Flags? Six Flags Reports Strong Attendance Growth and Season Pass Unit Sales Through Labor Day Weekend Six Flags’ Financial Woes: Debt, Closures, and Uncertainty Six Flags Over Texas closes popular boat ride ‘The Conquistador’ Worlds of Fun evacuated first night of Halloween Haunt for unsubstantiated gunshots Partnership Mansion - Wikiwand NightFlight Expedition Intamin Flume Ride - 2025 New Elements Animations Mission Bermudes On-Ride POV - A Fun Futuroscope Adventure! Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com
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Episode 96 - Bluer
Side Friction - Episode 96 - "Bluer” September 13th, 2025 Bob and Ryan the Ride Mechanic are joined by CoasterBro (aka Caleb) of Coaster Cuzzies this week while Greg spends time with his family. The 2025 Golden Ticket Awards honor 27 winners, presented live from Carowinds Judge sides with resident in Conneaut Lake Park dispute Fate of Columbia County man's backyard roller coaster uncertain after losing appeal LA buys Griffith Park Carousel Nine Inch Nails To Soundtrack Disney Roller Coaster Maurer to present new Spike Racer innovations at IAAPA Expo Europe 2025 Nate Bargatze Is Hoping to Build 'Nateland' Theme Parks Riders evacuated from Hersheypark rollercoaster Peanuts license at Six Flags parks extended through 2030 Silver Dollar City, O’Reilly Auto Parts partner for theme park transit department Six Flags America's Boo Fest Batwing closed permanently Oaks Park is auctioning off its original roller coaster tub Zoom Coaster - Oaks Amusement Park (Portland, Oregon, United States) Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com
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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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