Side Friction - Episode 26 - "Macrovision At Work” March 16th, 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 Improvement The evolu...
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 26
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 'Christmas ex...
Mar 10, 2024•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 25
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 WDW Free Water Park Tick...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 24
Side Friction - Episode 23 - "Rename My Cream” February 24th, 2024 In the weird recent trend of Steph and Bob going off topic while still somehow staying on topic they'll revisit that behavior..... right after they have a random conversation about cell phones. Hurler get..... RMC? or probably wood Top Thrill 2 Passholder Preview New Look for Sky Ride Something BIG? Besides a terrible name? Why is the DOJ talking to CT officials about amusement parks? Six Flags Over Texas Announces 2024 Park Impr...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 23
Side Friction - Episode 22 - "Ready to Go... Hubless” February 17th, 2024 It's a long one but there was a ton of news that Steph and Bob had to cover but they keep it entertaining. Watch out for a rant or two from Bob though. Soma on Steam Horrible news from Liseberg Lakemont announces new general manager Intamin presents to Hershey T Express gets RMC'd Cedar Fair 2023 Results Legoland NY solves a problem with a new ride Something is coming to Alton Towers We're off to see the Wizard Land Of Oz ...
Feb 18, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 22
Side Friction - Episode 21 - "People for the Ethical Treatment of Lakemont” February 10th, 2024 From the funny infuriating to the just plain infuriating followed by interesting topics and even a little bit of "what are they thinking" explains the range of news that Bob and Steph cover in this show. PETA targets Chance Rides Angry Voicemail We Got From an Alamo Drafthouse Customer Lakemont Park closes rides for 2024 Tax breaks aimed at growing Lake Compounce, Mount Southington Vekoma Switchback C...
Feb 11, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 21
Side Friction - Episode 20 - "EPIC PRKS” February 3rd, 2024 An oddly on-topic show but a fair amount of anger as Bob and Steph talk about.... just an odd collection of news this week. Man used $8 ticket to get into Disney World Judge dismisses Disney lawsuit Disney appeals federal judge's dismissal of its lawsuit against DeSantis Oversight District History WDW land suitability changes Introducing EPIC Universe Discover Universal: Epic Universe $5 Skyrides PRKS Keansburg Amusement Park Parking Lo...
Feb 04, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 20
Side Friction - Episode 19 - "This Changes Everything” January 27th, 2024 While the show starts by Steph saying they're going to stay on topic it only takes a short time before the rabbit trails are spawning their own rabbit trails but both Steph and Bob do manage to talk a lot about the news which, it's self, isn't exactly stable this week. DOJ seeks additional info from Six Flags, Cedar Fair on $8 bln merger Let's Remember Dan Snyder's Six Flags Disaster United SEAS Three rides at KI changing ...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 18
Side Friction - Episode 18 - "The Evil Alliance” January 20th, 2024 All kinds of evil on this episode. Steph and Bob discuss a major alliance to harvest your data followed by some ups and downs of the industry this week. Six Flags Launches Largest Digital Alliance in Theme Park Industry Large Areas of Universal Studios Florida Now Opening Late to Cut Costs Walt Disney World drops most park reservations and welcomes back all-day park hopping The Great Hack - Trailer New Projectors and Fountains I...
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 18
Side Friction - Episode 17 - "The Downfall Jamboree” January 13th, 2024 You might say the doors got blown off this episode. Steph and Bob discuss mostly Disney but without a ton of news stories there's only way this really was ever going to end -- lots of rabbit trails. Rock N' Roller Coaster Closed for Refurbishment New Details About Country Bear Musical Jamboree State of Florida Regulating Disney Monorail Boeing Problems Documentary: Downfall The Case Against Boeing Cedar Fair Testing Good Any...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 17
Side Friction - Episode 16 - "Flushing mAPPs Down the Sewer” January 6th, 2024 Welcome to 2024! Bob and Steph start off talking about some predictions for 2024 and then head into the news with a lot of the typical rabbit trails to include coffee, sewers, and their recent favorite topic to hate: Corporate America Leaked Launched Wing Coaster at Kings Dominion Steamboat Willie is in the Public Domain No More Paper Maps! Last Chance to ride Huff and Puff Sky Screamer Closed for Mechanical Refurbish...
Jan 07, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 16
Side Friction - Episode 15 - "Six Flags Glamp Adventure... Plus” December 23rd, 2023 Bob and Steph talk all about corporate greed and artisan marketing amongst all of these news stories in the last episode of 2023. Happy Holidays! Ohio Supreme Court rules that Cedar Point must turn over records Cedar Fair Investor Cries Foul Six Flags Great Adventure Updates Name Glamping Resort Universal Great Britain Six Flags Fiesta Texas Auction Kennywood extends hours multiple times Another Death at Marinel...
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 15
Side Friction - Episode 14 - “Watch Your Step” December 16th, 2023 Bob and Steph get you through the latest news in the industry but most of this is all things you expect, things we've been watching, or just outright stupidity. A slighly shorter episode than normal but there's plenty of content. Top Thrill 2 is testing; Completes full circuit BGW's New for 2025 coaster leak New Concept Art and Themed Lands for Universal Kids Resort Seabreeze retires 1944 Flying Scooters for 2024 Zamperla Windsta...
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 14
Side Friction - Episode 13 - “Daddy's Barn Burner” December 9th, 2023 Steph and Bob are all over the place this week from printers to video games and a whole lot of.... well, kiddie rides. This episode has more of a focus on rabbit trails and other coaster related discussion than news but it'll certainly entertain you. Epic Universe Updates Universal Kids Resort Busch Gardens Drachen Fire (Spire)? BGW 2025 Site Plan A Piece of Knott's Berry Farm History Burns Down New Attractions at Knott's Berr...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 13
Side Friction - Episode 12 - “The Streaking Ghosts of Kings Island” December 2nd, 2023 If there was ever an episode that was all over the place, this is the one. After a lot of talk about the past week in general, including a trip to Kennywood, Bob and Steph dive into the news and they..... well, they don't really stay on topic at all. You're sure to enjoy this chaotic, but hopefully informative, show. Dash cam footage referenced in the show Small World After Dark Geauga Lake 2.0 Guests discover...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 12
Side Friction - Episode 11 - “All Aboard” November 18th, 2023 New Trains for Comet at Hersheypark Hot Wheels train reveal and other IAAPA notes Top Thrill 2 Trains Revealed: Tony's P-Stop Kennywood announces Potato Patch bumper cars Good Gravy Boats Transformers Axis Trains revealed Largest American Flag and aerial logo created at IAAPA Fire in the Hole reveal Sally Dark Rides presents Spongebob Squarepants Six Flags Qiddiya Falcons Flight Trains Revealed Official Video The Bobcat trains reveale...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 11
Side Friction - Episode 10 - “Imitation Water Slides and Illegal Coasters” November 11th, 2023 Cedar Fair parks will keep their names "Possible" Name Changes Universal Stella Nova Resort Wayback Archive Xcelerator at Knotts Berry Farm reopens Maurer Rides present new Spike Waterfight Coaster Mattel Adventure Park reveals details of Twin Mill Racer Indiana Beach begins testing on All American Triple Loop And maybe this ride too? Cedar Point reveals plans for newly purchased site Mastodon: https:/...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 10
Side Friction - Episode 9 - “It's All About the Pizza” November 4th, 2023 As you're most certainly already aware, Cedar Fair and Six Flags are merging. Bob and Steph talk about their thoughts and explain why pizza is important here. They'll also hit on other interesting news stories Six Flags becomes largest regional park chain Six Flags Qiddiya Falcon's Flight Update Uncle Bernies closes SeaWorld still not paying the rent SeaWorld - Additional Details on Penguin Trek Orlando Freefall for Sale...
Nov 05, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 9
Side Friction - Episode 8 - “Coaster Talk All Stars to the Rescue” October 28th, 2023 A very abnormal episode that we're sure everyone will enjoy.... well, maybe. Bob and Steph are joined by two people anticipating their own podcast, One Hit Horrors, starting soon -- or later. Oddly enough, there's little talk about coasters but a whole lot of rabbit trails that take us all over the woods.
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 8
Side Friction - Episode 7 - “Comcast’s Side Show” October 21st, 2023 A discussion about Knoebels leads into the news and then we end in a rabbit trail about aracades, animatronics, and some childhood memories from both Steph and Bob. Coaster Talk Final Merchandise Six Flags Great Adventure shows off new on-ride video tech An old Ohio park gets a historical marker. Universal Hollywood Coaster Details Orange County approves district tied to Epic Universe Dollywood will be getting a shipment from G...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 7
Side Friction - Episode 6 - “Fixing the Point and Throwing B&M into the SEAS” October 7th, 2023 Steph discusses her quick trip to Cedar Point and Bob talks about his trip to Philly to see Pod Meets World before going into the news and a bunch of rabbit trails EEOC sues Cedar Point for Age Discrimination SeaWorld Orlando to open Penguin Trek Coaster 2024 SeaWorld San Antonio to open World's First launched flume "coaster" in 2023 ..... I mean 2024 Busch Gardens Williamsburg reveals details of ...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 6
Side Friction - Episode 5 - “New Faces and Old Foes” September 9th, 2023 Golden Ticket Awards American Heartland - Hiring Construction Positions Lightning Rod Closed for Season - Lift Replacement Money Monger Todd Joseph wants to cause a drought in Conneaut Lake by increasing water prices by 750% Kennywood Racer getting Retracked Kennywood has an electrical fire under Thomas Town Primordial Finally Opens. Disney amends Federal lawsuit against DeSantis Disney investing billions into theme parks, ...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 5
Side Friction - Episode 4 - “Angry Bob rides the Venga Bus” September 9th, 2023 Wildcat at Lake Compounce to get Gravity Group makeover Six Flags additions Bobcat at Great Escape The Flash Vertical Velocity at Great Adventure SteamTown at America The Joker Carnival of Chaos at St. Louis Ultra Surf at Over Georgia El Rio Lento at Over Texas Oops... it didn't make the loop Cedar Fair denies negligence in relation to Top Thrill Dragster Rip Ride RockIt reduces song choices Massanutten Resort may be...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 4
Side Friction - Episode 3 - “I Dream of Moosen” August 26th, 2023 Bob reports on his experience being able to walk the track of Twister at Knoebels, Steph talks about a trip to Cedar Point and then they both fill you in on the latest news in the industry. RMC releases Wild Moose concept Fire in the Hole Silver Dollar City Underground at Adventureland to Reopen 2024 Turtle Kennywood Preservation Project Document about previous plans for Paradise Pier at DCA released Loch Ness Monster Refurb Doubl...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 3
Side Friction Episode 2 - “Top Thrill Gravy” Good Gravy! Top Thrill 2! Six Flags Second Quarter 2023 Cedar Fair Season Passes Cedar Fair Capital Plans for 2024 New at Kings Island New at Dorney Park New at Canada's Wonderland Six Flags Great Escape Alpine Bobsled Closing Fury 325 Reopening 2nd crack found Todd Joseph is still a dick DeSantis "anti-woke" bills costing Florida 6yr old fell from coaster at Fun Spot Person injured by cell phone on Maverick Possible UOR drone show Mattel Adventure Pa...
Aug 13, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 2
Side Friction - Episode 1 - “The Pre-Lift” Join Steph and Bob as they figure out what they are doing on this first episode of Side Friction. News: Introducing the All Park Passport at Cedar Fair Fury 325 Crack Fight at Carowinds Stabbing at Knoebels Belt law to make amusement parks safer in IL Woman struck by TTD's flag plate sues Cedar Point American Heartland - New Oklahoma Theme Park TexasLand concept Universal Patents new VR tech Univeristy of Texas VR project Thoosie Duck NOTE: This is a pi...
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 1
