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Side Friction – Episode 140 – “Tilt-ulator” August 15th, 2026 Bob, Greg, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic discuss the out of nowhere news and then move on to the smaller stories in a shorter but entertaining episode. Groundbreaking Six Flags coaster closed after incident with rider Kennywood closing Thunderbolt coasterdown for renovation Kennywood’s Jack Rabbit […]
Side Friction – Episode 139 – “You owe me a buck…” August 8th, 2026 Bob, Greg, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic discuss Bob’s car drama and his trip and then get into the latest news. BAKUNAWA POV & Off-Ride – World’s Tallest & Fastest Spinning Launch Coaster! Six Flags Great America announces Camp Timber Trail […]
Side Friction – Episode 138 – “Billy Bob’s Fat Ones” July 25th, 2026 Bob, Ryan the Ride Mechanic and Steph go way off the rails like they were Big Dipper at Blackpool. Buckle up for a very funny and entertaining show. Billy Bob’s Wonderland Shut-down order lifted for Fury 325 roller coaster at Carowinds Big […]
Side Friction – Episode 137 – “Asphalt Revenge” July 18th, 2026 This week we mourn the loss of Dick Knoebel who passed away at the age of 87. He was an industry later that has shaped the industry that will be felt generations from now. Our thoughts and our hearts are with the Knoebels family […]
Side Friction – Episode 136 – “Orange is the New Brown” July 11th, 2026 Bob, Greg, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic have a wide range of smaller stories that spark a lot of speculation and even some confusion. Pls don’t hate us… –Fun Spot Look out Mammoth … New roller coaster rolls into C.J. Barrymore’s […]
Side Friction – Episode 135 – “Copy, Paste, Ride” July 4th, 2026 Bob, Greg, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic talk about the latest industry news, tracking executives between park chains, Roller Coaster Tycoon, and whatever else happens to pop up. Holiday World unveils plans for 22 million USD water coaster Comcast announces NBCUniversal spinoff; what […]
Side Friction – Episode 134 – “Gargantuan Vertical Waterfall” June 27th, 2026 Bob, Ryan the Ride Mechanic and Steph talk about some disappointing news, weird news, and then a few bits of good news with a whole lot of extra conversation in between in another entertaining episode. Realistic Mario – Oren Brimer as Luigi Disney […]
Side Friction – Episode 133 – “Get Stuck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” June 20th, 2026 Bob, Greg, Ryan the Ride Mechanic have a fun collection of news stories along with more ride stoppages, the AI invastion, and share an example of why martial arts may not be ideal for automation. Hersheypark, GIANT Center union workers […]
Side Friction – Episode 132 – “The Don” June 13th, 2026 Bob, Ryan the Ride Mechanic and Steph know it’s not winter because it’s hot outside but with all the announcements this week you’d think it was winter. This is a show you’ll certainly want to listen to not only because it’s a fun show […]
Side Friction – Episode 131 – “Rescue 1-0-0” June 6th, 2026 Bob and Greg present a shorter show but one with some interesting (and some unexpected) stories. Everyone In This LEGO Dispute Should Have Spoken To A Lawyer Earlier Than They Did Hersheypark Contract Offer Rejected; Strike Authorized Watch rescue after rollercoaster stalls 100ft in […]
