Side Friction: Roller Coasters and the Parks They Live In

Bob, Greg, and Ryan
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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.

  1. 5D AGO

    Mammoth Deal

    Side Friction - Episode 119 - "Mammoth Deal" March 7th, 2026 Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic talk about huge news... you might even call it mammoth! There's only a couple real stories this week but you'll hear lots of entertaining information and stories in the abundance of rabbit trails this week. 2026 New Attraction Wild Adventures launches 30th anniversary season  The Harlem Globetrotters want to join the NBA  Looking Forward: A New Chapter for Six Flags Six Flags to Sell Off 7 Beloved Amusement Parks Around the Country amid Financial Woes EPR Properties - Wikipedia EPR Properties Announces Definitive Agreements to Acquire Portfolio of Seven Regional Parks Enchanted Parks acquires multiple Six Flags properties Websites: Enchanted Parks IAM (Innovative Attraction Management) EPR Properties Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com NXR2BBLGADRGMFVH

    1h 41m

  2. FEB 28

    Omaha's Biggest

    Side Friction - Episode 118 - "Omaha's Biggest" February 28th, 2026 Bob, Greg and especially Ryan the Ride Mechanic are in rare form tonight as the rabbit trails hit some pretty funny moments -- especially starting the show off. Plenty of news gets talked about to keep you up to date. You Care What We Think: Biggest C**k In Omaha  United Parks & Resorts Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results Stardust Racers Refurbishment Extended Again at Epic Universe Twin Brothers Allegedly Injured on New Harry Potter Ride at Universal Orlando After It 'Thrusted Erratically' Mid-Ride A Theme Park with Spongebob AND Jurassic World? Universal Kids Resort Deep Dive Doswell Virginia Industrial & Infrastructure Opportunity Six Flags says 'We want you back' | New CEO's plans for future  Does Dolly Parton have competition? Nate Bargatze's Nashville theme park plans Kennywood restores iconic trash can for upcoming season  Super Bowl LX players lose thousands to California's 'jock tax' on athlete income  Disney World's Villains Land Is Pivoting Away From Scaring Kids Disneyland abandoned plans for Disney Villains land, report says  A Beloved Amusement Park Nearly Closed for Good 6 Years Ago. Now It's Preparing for Its 100th Birthday  Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com NXR2BBLGADRGMFVH

    1h 38m

  3. FEB 21

    Flares and Orange Vests

    Side Friction - Episode 117 - "Flares and Orange Vests" February 21st, 2026 Bob and Ryan the Ride Mechanic hold down the fort since Greg is a little under the weather this week but there is plenty to talk about starting off with Six Flags and ending with Geauga Lake. Six Flags 2025 Results Six Flags (FUN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Beloved Roller Coaster Is Permanently Shutting Down After 33 Years Six Flags begins building new 'record-breaking' roller coaster on Wednesday https://opencoaster.net/@ElToroRyan/116093195168193545     Kentucky Kingdom gives sneak peak at its 1st new roller coaster since 2019  Allegiant Announces "Flight #925: Destination Dollywood" for Travelers Headed to the Great Smoky Mountains this November  Disney Files NEW Permit for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets  New Jersey man accused of boosting almost $200K of metal from Ferris wheel renovation site Aurora begins development of new park at former Geauga Lake site  Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com NXR2BBLGADRGMFVH

    1h 56m

  4. FEB 14

    Dragon Fire

    Side Friction - Episode 116 - "Dragon Fire" February 14th, 2026 Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic talk about the scraps of news this week amongst rabbit trails that are sure to entertain. Social media age verification is full of risks and unclear rewards  Alton Towers U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass for people with ADHD and autism  Beloved Theme Park Files for Bankruptcy 4 Years After Fatal Accident That Killed 6-Year-Old Girl  Elon Musk's Tunnel Company Chosen to Develop Transit System to Connect Universal Orlando Theme Parks Experts say Elon Musk's tunnel empire has a 99% chance of ending in serious trouble – Morning Overview  Crossing Norway's fjords is going to get easier with world's first submerged floating tunnel Brendan Fraser is back for a new 'Mummy' movie — should Universal update coaster? Locals breathe fire as dragon from iconic Playland coaster chucked in dumpster: 'Should be in a museum' Six Flags Great Adventure reveals return of 'Wild' ride and guest experience upgrades for the upcoming season Mr. Freeze ride at Six Flags Over Texas is about to get even cooler  Levchuk: Amusement park not returning  Office Building Getting Demolished to Make Way for New Disneyland Resort Parking Structure  Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com NXR2BBLGADRGMFVH

    1h 58m

  5. FEB 7

    The Search for More Gold

    Side Friction - Episode 115 - "The Search for More Gold" February 7th, 2026 Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic are back to finding rabbit trails in an episode that finally has some bigger news stories and a lot of real time surprises. New Gold Pass Benefit: Visit Regional Six Flags Parks for Free Six Flags changes filming policy for roller coaster POVs Kings Island announces return of classic ride Polyp Octopus Monsters Alton Towers to remove disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety  Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits Starbucks scraps $250,000 cap on boss's use of company jet  You can say 'I do' at Disney's Haunted Mansion starting this summer   Universal Orlando Launches New Advertising Campaign Ahead of Super Bowl LX  Here's Why Companies Can't Say 'Super Bowl' in Their Super Bowl Ads  'Hell of a day:' Texts reveal state inspectors' response to Universal roller coaster death Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Opens This Summer Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com NXR2BBLGADRGMFVH

    1h 38m

  6. JAN 31

    Blizzard Beach IRL

    Side Friction - Episode 114 - "Blizzard Beach IRL" January 31st, 2026 Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic have another slower news week but we get to hear about the Netherlands from Ryan as well as everything freezing over. Rare Extreme Cold Watch Issued for Walt Disney World: Wind Chills Could Drop to 7F Degrees Canada gives conditional approval for Marineland to export remaining belugas to the US Dreamland to put historic Scenic Railway into 'retirement' Six Flags Great Adventure - 450 ft. tall Crane for Roller Coaster Construction POV Antique Autos at Indiana Beach  Swedish amusement park fined over fatal roller coaster derailment Who can pronounce death in FL  Arnolds park receives $100K investment Legend - Arnolds Park (Image 22)  Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com NXR2BBLGADRGMFVH

    1h 8m

  7. JAN 24

    Snow Drift

    Side Friction - Episode 113 - "Snow Drift" January 24th, 2026 Bob, Greg and Caleb take a break from preparing for the snow and ice this weekend to talk about Universal, Mattel, Bluey, and a collection of other news stories in the industry. Universal Orlando Resort Reveals Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift – Opening in Florida In 2027  Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift (Orlando) construction timelapse Cause of Death Revealed for Grandma Who Lost Consciousness After Riding Revenge of the Mummy Roller Coaster It's so cold in Florida that even the rollercoasters are getting stalled on the tracks Disney Adventure Testing New Roller Coaster On The High Seas Alton Towers names and teases new 'Bluey' roller coaster Gotta Catch Em All: Universal's Latest Theme Park IP Deal Will Bring Pokémon to Life New Experiences in Hershey Throughout 2026 Mattel's First Indoor Water Park Will Be Located 10 Minutes from Disney World, Newly Filed Plans Reveal Marineland requests U.S. permits for beluga and dolphin transfers Rapid City voters say "No!" to Libertyland theme park, soundly reject Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for it  Building Outside the Lines (TV Series 2023– )  1980s-inspired, high-flying cirque amusement park adventure to come to the Center for the Arts  (Tour dates and locations) Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com NXR2BBLGADRGMFVH

    1h 25m

  8. JAN 17

    Enchanted Bar Crawl

    Side Friction - Episode 112 - "Enchanted Bar Crawl" January 17th, 2026 Bob, Greg and Steph talk about an assortment of news including an infamous story from back when Steph was a regular on the show. We're sure you'll not only find this episode interesting but highly entertaining. Robin Williams Standup - Golf  (full version)  More shocking Six Flags park changes could be on the way, trademark docs reveal Six Flags 'will last and endure' in Saudi Arabia, partner executive says Six Flags Guest Sues Park After Allegedly Falling from 'Superman' Coaster Where Guests Ride Face Down, Head First IB Parks & Entertainment to operate Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park beginning with the 2026 Season Verbolten Forbidden Turn: Extensive Thematic Overhaul  Has visiting America's premier theme parks now become a luxury vacation experience? Knoebels ride is getting an upgrade for this season Disney performer who stopped boulder from hitting audience says he's no hero Disney World 'wedgie' lawsuit that went viral ends in court Disney adult sparks outrage with her 'trashy' bar crawl through kid-friendly theme park Vekoma Rides Parts & Services B.V. and Drone Over The Top LLC announce cooperation to advance safety-focused drone inspections for Theme Parks Kings Dominion Rope Inspections  Adorable Kangaroo Sneaks Its Ways Into a Lazy River at Australian Theme Park Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com NXR2BBLGADRGMFVH

    1h 41m
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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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