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Bob is heading to Six Flags America today to give his last goodbye. Anyone else heading out? https://opencoaster.net/@RagingWolfBob/115480826741690375 #sixflagsamerica #SixFlags

Episode 102 "Kelce and the Moose" released Saturday night and if you haven't listened yet you can find it at https://sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform. #ThemeParks #RollerCoasters #podcast

In case you haven't seen this, really awesome look at the Disney Imagineering Sonic Lab https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eOVxMrdJao

Episode 101 "Small Parks, a Sweatshirt and Some Chickens" released this weekend. You can find it at https://sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform. #podcast #RollerCoasters #amusementparks

Scoop: Rocky Mountain Construction is planning to build a 45ft tall Wild Moose prototype at their Idaho headquarters! This will likely be a small test track similar to what RMC built while developing the Raptor. No matter the scale, it will be exciting to see an ACTUAL Wild Moose in action! 🫎

It's finally here. Episode 100 "Do a Line, Get In Line" just released. Thank you for everyone that has been listening weekly. We've brought together everyone who has played a part in getting here to join in this week's conversation. Check it out now at […] [Original post on worldkey.io]

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We just got done recording our 100th episode! We brought everyone back from Coaster Talk and Side Friction and had a blast. Saturday night you'll get to hear not only from Greg, Ryan, and Bob but also Steph, James and Timmy. Here's to another hundred! Subscribe now via RSS so you don't miss […]

Episode 99 "It's Not Fair" released this weekend and you can find it at https://sidefriction.com or on the favorite podcast platform. This episode focuses on two fairground ride accidents and more weather shenanigans from Kings Dominion. #amusementparks #ThemeParks #podcast

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Episode 98 "Not the Fountain!" released this weekend. You can find it at https://sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform. RSS is available as well in our profile or at our website. #amusementparks #RollerCoasters #podcast #ThemeParks

Episode 97 "The Ride is Out There" released this weekend. Airtime Myke joins Bob and Ryan in a very strange episode. It's the longest episode yet but potentially one of the most thought provoking. Check it out at https://sidefriction.com or on your favorite […] [Original post on worldkey.io]

Please join us in keeping Greg and his family in our thoughts and prayers with the passing of his father

Episode 95 "Show Me the Weather" released this weekend and is available at https://sidefriction.com and on your favorite podcast platform or via RSS. We talk about Disney, the new ACE documentary, some random smaller stories and, of course, the latest in the saga […] [Original post on worldkey.io]

Well that's that then..... Eff off Zimmerman #sixflags #sixflagsamerica #themeparks

Last Saturday episode 94 "Electric Mayhem" released and if you haven't listened already you can find it on your favorite podcast platform or at https://sidefriction.com #RollerCoasters #amusementparks #podcast #ThemeParks

Ride lockers being added at Knott's Berry Farm and the price is insane.... It's going to be $15 for a locker that moves with you from ride to ride. Other parks in the chain have been noted to be increasing this price as well. You also have to love how Six […] [Original post on opencoaster.net]

If you haven't listened yet we released episode 93 "Unhitched" last weekend. You can find it at https://sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform. #amusementparks #RollerCoasters #ThemePark #podcast

Episode 92 "Closed for Litigation" released this weekend. If you haven't listened yet you can find it on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://sidefriction.com to find links, RSS, or to listen in your web browser. #RollerCoasters #ThemeParks #podcast #amusementparks

I despise the framing of fail safe incidents being dangerous but putting that aside things really aren't looking for for Cedar Point. I genuinely think amusement parks in the US are never going to be the same after the last year of Six Flags and Zimmerman's leadership […]

Episode 91 "Six Flags Fatigue" is out now. We talk about the mess that is Six Flags and hear from Greg on his coaster trip around Japan. Find it at https://sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform (see website for links and RSS) #SixFlags #RollerCoasters #amusementparks #podcast

Episode 91 "Six Flags Fatigue" is out now. We talk about the mess that is Six Flags and hear from Greg on his coaster trip around Japan. Find it at https://sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform (see website for links and RSS) #SixFlags #RollerCoasters #amusementparks #podcast

Now that I've completely f**ed everything up I'll see my way out https://seekingalpha.com/news/4479558-six-flags-entertaiment-ceo-to-step-down #sixflags #cedarfair #zimmerman #amusementparks

Just a reminder that there isn't a new episode this week since Bob is visiting OBX and a couple parks, Greg is still experiencing Japan parks, and Ryan talks to himself enough on his YouTube channel. This is a good time to catch up on previous episodes which can be found here […]

Episode 90 "Six Flags 2: The Search for More Money" released this weekend. Greg is in Japan so Bob and Ryan take on the news themselves and visit some hot takes. You can find it on the major podcast platforms or at https://sidefriction.com #RollerCoasters #amusementpark #SixFlags #podcast

If you haven't seen it yet, we have someone new that has seen the light! 😀 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvmNegrQJf8 #knoebels #amusementparks

Episode 89 released this weekend and you can find it on various podcast platforms as well as at https://sidefriction.com #ThemeParks #RollerCoasters #podcast #amusementpark

@sidefriction Another YouTuber with insider park experience named Ryan? Well, I'll certainly bookmark that for later.

Have you subscribed to Ryan's YouTube channel yet? If he gets 16k subscribers by August he has agreed to visit a fair... If he gets 20k he will even ride some of the rides which will certainly bring some hilarity! ... And if you haven't watched his videos yet you are in for a treat […]

Episode 88 "Blades of Fury" released last week. If you haven't listened yet you can find it at https://sidefriction.com

SCOOP: Legacy Six Flags-style haunted house upcharges appear to be on their way to a number of legacy Cedar Fair parks this year. At minimum we have seen solid upcharge plans evidence for #CanadasWonderland, #Carowinds #KingsDominion, and #WorldsOfFun.

Episode 87 "I know what you did" released this weekend and you can find it at https://sidefriction.com along with links to your favorite podcast platform. This episode is a backwards one where everyone talks about trips and experiences they had the week prior. It […] [Original post on worldkey.io]

I absolutely relived my childhood yesterday at Canobie Lake Park. Being able to ride two rides that barely exist anymore that I last rode when I was a child: A rotor (Turkish Twist) and a Caterpillar. Nostalgia aside it's such a gorgeous small park and […] [Original post on opencoaster.net]

Ryan is on a coaster trip... Bob starts a coaster trip tomorrow... Greg is currently on Siren's Curse... ... The "studio" is empty Just a reminder that there won't be a show this week but there's going to be all kinds of things to talk about next week. And if you want something to listen to […]

Episode 86 "Dark Money" released this weekend. Check it out at https://sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform. #RollerCoasters #ThemePark #podcast

Episode 85 "Lice, Lice, Baby" released this weekend. If you haven't caught it yet stop by https://sidefriction.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 84 "Knott Gonna Happen" released this weekend. You can find it at https://sidefriction.com as well as links to your favorite podcast platform. #RollerCoasters #podcast #amusementparks

Episode 83 "Cinnamon Tah-heemie Fries" released last night and is out now. Ryan the Ride Mechanic is back this episode after taking some time off to go actually ride coasters instead of talking about them and joins Greg and Bob to talk about the news and […] [Original post on worldkey.io]

Ryan is back on tomorrow night's episode! As always, new episodes release Saturday evening at 9pm and can be found at https://sidefriction.com #RollerCoasters #podcast #amusementparks

Episode 82 "When It's Ready" featuring Knoebels released last night. Greg and Bob talk with Rick and Brian about what's going on at the park and share fun stories and memories. This is a great episode you'll want to check out. It's on the podcast platforms or at […] [Original post on worldkey.io]

Sorry everyone... I accidentally possessed Adam Conover https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eDsSg-Xm1ms #techrant #sidefriction #privacymatters

Just got done recording our latest episode which features Rick and Brian Knoebel.... I love talking with ask the folks at Knoebels and this was no different. Look for the episode Saturday night! #knoebels #amusementparks

Episode 81 "Barnyard Breakout" released this weekend and can be found at https://sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform. This week CoasterBro of Coaster Cuzzies fills in for Ryan and everyone had a blast.

If you haven't listened yet you can find Episode 80 "Bearly There", which released this last weekend, at https://sidefriction.com or on you favorite podcast platform. Ryan The Ride Mechanic is on a little break so we had Airtime Myke filling in and there was a […] [Original post on worldkey.io]

Episode 79 "Shipping Not Included" released last weekend. If you haven't caught it yet you can find it at https://sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform. #RollerCoasters #podcast #amusementparks #SixFlags

Ryan is going to be live streaming tonight at 8pm Eastern (7pm Central). If you're able you should tune in and check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y5M4AKMxoQ

Episode 78 "Just Add Paint" released this weekend. Another really fun episode with the whole gang. You can find it at https://sidefriction.com as well as on the popular podcast platforms. #RollerCoasters #podcast #amusementparks

I've had enough of steel track going on wooden coasters.... And GCI can just go away completely because they've rendered themselves useless between Titan and Skyline. #thoushaltnotsteel #rollercoasters

Episode 77 "Augmented Timbers" released this weekend and it's a fun one (even if it contains frustrating news). Find it now at https://sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform (links also available at the site). #RollerCoasters #amusementparks #podcast