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 to step do...
Nov 16, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 56
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 U, Fun Spot Amer...
Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 55
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 Wingcano (a.k.a....
Nov 02, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 54
Side Friction - Episode 53 - "Greedflation” October 12th, 2024 It's happening everywhere including parks and especially at Disneyland and Six Flags Entertainment Corp.... prices are going up. Greg and Bob call it out along with a whole host of other frustrations and a few things that are exciting as well. It's a shorter episode than normal but should still keep you entertained. Image of partially submerged roller coaster predates Hurricane Helene | Fact Check Disney World set to reopen after Hur...
Oct 12, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 53
Side Friction - Episode 52 - "Pagan Cat” October 5th, 2024 We're back with another episode and for it we've got the entire team together again. Join Bob, Greg, Steph, and Adam as they discuss an extremely wide range of news stories with the typical rabbit trails leading to who knows what. Universal Patents Technology to Detect Behavior Will Disneyland raise ticket prices in October? Rivers of America & Tom Sawyer’s Island Judge orders SeaWorld to pay Sesame Workshop Introducing the Slide Coa...
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 52
Side Friction - Episode 51 - "Maurer's Curse” September 21st, 2024 Steph and Bob go on a wild ride of news. Bob gets fired up and Steph actually comes along for the ride when it comes to the other half of Todd Joseph. It doesn't stop there, however, so many news stories to address that some of the ones lesser important ones needed to be kicked to next week so that they could give these the time they deserve. Siren's Curse Ninety Nine Dollars! Top Thrill 2: Ryan The Ride Mechanic Explaining Why T...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 51
Side Friction - Episode 50 - "Holy Hell, Watch Out for the Mayonnaise!” September 14th, 2024 We've made it to 50 episodes! This episode is packed full of not only news but a few flash backs, some trivia, and of course rabbit trails galore but we didn't stop at content, we also packed it full of hosts with Greg, Steph, and Bob pulling Adam into the mix as well. Come along for the ride! Golden Ticket Zamperla Zarantula Cyclone cycles back on Reese’s No Boo Cups Coaster Talk's Field of Screams vide...
Sep 14, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 50
Side Friction - Episode 49 - "Bobbing for Treasure?” September 7th, 2024 Greg and Bob find that it's a famine this week when it comes to news but they manage to scrape together enough to talk about including a couple stories that pop up just before the record. Warner Bros. Discovery Merges Theme Park, Studio Tour and Retail Groups Into One Division Zeus Derailed Six Flags New Orleans - will it finally be demolished this time? I guess we have to include Skyline in with the other lawn ornament mak...
Sep 07, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 49
Side Friction - Episode 48 - "Indefinite Height” August 31st, 2024 Steph and Bob discuss a collection of news stories ranging from infuriating to completely expected. It won't cost a thing unless your name is Myke who owes a few rides on Tumbili. Twizzlers Twisted Gravity CoasterRadio "She's a coming down" reference (E1045, 28:10 to 32:40) Top Thrill 2 Not Opening, No Surprise Niagara Amusement Park New Coaster All American OTSRs are gone Scorpion to close after 44 years Purchase a Complaint Get...
Aug 31, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 48
Side Friction - Episode 47 - "Disney's Left in the Stardust” August 24th, 2024 Greg and Bob talk about an asortment of news with a bit of a focus on some truly perplexing incidents and a Disney and Universal showdown. Lost Island goes RMC Raptor Morey’s maintenance UK’s oldest gets crunchy Scenic Railway - Dreamland Waldameer swings accident Reddit Post Ferris Wheel fire in Germany Ferris wheel catches fire in German city of Leipzig Bad Parenting in the Parks Main Street Stampede Mickey’s Dirty ...
Aug 24, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 47
Side Friction - Episode 46 - "Binding Arbitration” August 17th, 2024 Steph is back and joins Bob as they discuss the dystopian legal future Disney helps bring us and the other half of the Six Flags company that forgot to make their announcements with the Cedar Fair half last week. It'll be as much fun as looking at magic eye images. Super Slide Amusement Park Recovering You had a free Disney+ Trial?! McDonalds Terms and Conditions Monster's Inc. Roller Coaster Model As Disney Tips Shuttering Mup...
Aug 17, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 46
Side Friction - Episode 45 - "You Put My Volcano Where?” August 10th, 2024 Mother Nature tries really really hard to make this show not happen and First Energy doesn't do anyone any favors either but Greg (who usually hides in the background doing work making our website not a bright yellow eyesore) joins Bob to address all the Cedar Fair things. With a little luck Northern Ohio will have power next week and Steph will return. Wingcano gets a name and presence Canada's Wonderland brings us Alpen...
Aug 10, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 45
Side Friction - Episode 44 - "Up On Blocks” July 27th, 2024 This week is different. Steph needed to take a break so filling in for her is Bob's Nephew, LJ. Join them as they discuss the news and LJ learns just how frequent rabbit trails can happen. Kennywood's Racer coaster temporarily closed for modifications The Fees are Gone Waldameer getting a Nebulaz Thousands of Disneyland workers vote to authorize a strike Jack Morey passes away SeaWorld San Antonio to expand with new themed experience un...
Jul 27, 2024•46 min•Ep. 44
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 Updates? Mastodon: htt...
Jul 20, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 43
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 eyes Kid Flash Derails...
Jul 13, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 42
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 Universe Ticket Situation...
Jul 06, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 41
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 Fired Barnyard Stunt? A...
Jun 22, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 40
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 at Additional Ride...
Jun 15, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 39
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 Construction Begins ...
Jun 08, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 38
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? Mastodon: https://worldk...
Jun 01, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 37
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) Kecksburg and Li...
May 25, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 36
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 Candy Thief House ...
May 18, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 35
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 Studios LLC et al 1:...
May 11, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 34
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 Instagram: https://www.insta...
May 04, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 33
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 Tram Crash Tusco...
Apr 27, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 32
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 Holiday World hosting charit...
Apr 20, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 31
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 Evermore theme park permanently ...
Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 30
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 Attacks Innoce...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 29
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 been to...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 28
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 Maintenance Prep work und...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 27
