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Episode 124 - Show Some Restraint
11 Apr 2026
01:46:02
Side Friction - Episode 124 - "Show Some Restraint"
April 11th, 2026
Bob, Greg and CoasterBro (from Coaster Cuzzies) talk about enchantment, monsters, wolves, and some roller coaster stuff too recapping the news of the week.
Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic talk about tech frustrations in and out of the industry, Disney mishaps, Universal, various other stories.... and a lot of food for some reason. A slightly shorter episode than normal but just as entertaining.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 21 - People for the Ethical Treament of Lakemont
11 Feb 2024
01:32:24
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
EPISODE NOTE: Between recording this podcast and it's release BGWFans posted an entire article on the history of Project Madrid and their predictions, based on official documentation, on what we're likely looking at for 2025 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. There's a good chance we'll discuss this more in-depth on our next episode but we wanted to provide the link for you to read in the meantime: https://bgwfans.com/2023/plans-reveal-busch-gardens-williamsburgs-long-anticipated-new-for-2025-festhaus-park-roller-coaster/
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.
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
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.
Episode 7 - Comcast's Side Show
22 Oct 2023
01:20:51
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.
NOTE: In this episode we mention Show Biz Pizza in a possibly incorrect context. Show Biz Pizza was related to Chuck E Cheese and may or may not have had any relation to Major Magic or Side Show Pizza.
Episode 6 - Fixing the Point and Throwing B&M into the SEAS
08 Oct 2023
01:48:55
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
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.
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.
NOTE: This is a pilot episode and is not based on any official release schedule as we are still working on those details. Look for our second episode mid-August.
Side Friction - Episode 109 - "An Incandescent Christmas"
December 20th, 2025
Greg, Bob and Ryan the Ride Mechanic close out the year with some final thoughts about Stardust Racers, Six Flags' lack of Christmas spirit, AI taking over, and a list of other stories for the last episode of 2025.
Everyone at Side Friction wishes you and your families a great holiday season and a happy new year!
Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic dive into the Stardust Racers incident again now that more information has been released as well as talk about Six Flags changes and a sampling of various other stories -- and rabbit trails.
Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic have an entire buffet of news stories from all over the place to visit on this episode. Lots of big news happening and about the only thing that's certain is that, well, nothing is certain.
Side Friction - Episode 106 - "It's Gonna be the Greatest..."
November 22nd, 2025
Ryan the Ride Mechanic, Greg and Bob have another incredibly fun filled conversation consisting of various different topics including all the news.... well, ride vehicles, from IAAPA, some announcements, theories, and, well.... isms.
Greg, Ryan the Ride Mechanic and Bob decide that this is an anything goes week as they all vent about dumb chains and closed museums. In an effort to keep some sanity, however, they scoured the web to find some news stories that aren't about parks being closed or falling flags.
Side Friction - Episode 122 - "Milking the Rumors"
March 28th, 2026
Bob, Greg and Steph have everything to talk about this week. United Parks gets sued, Six Flags continues their soap opera, tons of rumors flying around, and new stuff is coming as the season is rapidly approaching.
Side Friction - Episode 102 - "Kelce and the Moose"
October 25th, 2025
Greg and Bob take on this week's news without Ryan who's away for the week. Another fun variety of stories and only a small bit about that big chain with a half dozen flags and lots of problems.
Episode 101 - Small Parks, a Sweatshirt and some Chickens
18 Oct 2025
01:42:47
Side Friction - Episode 101 - "Small Parks, a Sweatshirt and some Chickens"
October 18th, 2025
Greg, Ryan the Ride Mechanic and Bob have an extremely wide variety of smaller stories this week along with some great rabbit trails. This episode is sure to entertain.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Side Friction - Episode 95 - "Show Me the Weather"
September 6th, 2025
Another week means another episode of Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic talking about the dumpster fire that just consumes theme park news, how Disney has it's own problems, and a bunch of other stuff.
Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic cover a whole lot of stuff this week including a whole bunch of potential wood coaster revivals as well as corporations being corporations and United Parks being, well, United Parks. Amongst all of the news there are plenty of laughs and rabbit trails to keep this an entertaining episode you won't want to miss.
Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic go a lot lighter on Six Flags (well, relatively) this week with one of the more varied assortment of news stories with some mile rabbit trails thrown in as a bonus.
Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic (as well as the entire community) can't get away from Six Flags so join them for another dive into the mess that circles the chain. Even if Six Flags isn't your thing this episodes doesn't forget about you.