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Side Friction Podcast
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A podcast about roller coasters and the parks they live in

New Episodes Saturday evening at 9pm Eastern

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Episode 106 "It's Gonna be the Greatest..." released this weekend and you can find it at https://sidefriction.com or your favorite podcast platform.

We will be off next week but want to wish everyone in the US a Happy Thanksgiving.
An image of a room with good leaves and trim with portraits of ride vehicles also in gold. Text, also in gold, says "It's gonna be the greatest..." and at the top says "Side Friction Episode 106"
November 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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We hope all our US listeners had a great holiday.

Just a reminder that there is no show releasing tonight but we will be back next week with the latest in the continuing drama of Six Flags as well as other stories we missed this week.
November 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Episode 106 "It's Gonna be the Greatest..." released this weekend and you can find it at https://sidefriction.com or your favorite podcast platform.

We will be off next week but want to wish everyone in the US a Happy Thanksgiving.
An image of a room with good leaves and trim with portraits of ride vehicles also in gold. Text, also in gold, says "It's gonna be the greatest..." and at the top says "Side Friction Episode 106"
November 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Today I am stepping down from my role as the CEO of #mastodon. Though this has been in the works for a while, I can't say I've fully processed how I feel about it. There is a bittersweet part to it, and I think I will miss it, but it also felt necessary. It feels like a goodbye, but it isn't—I […]
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November 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Episode 105 "SBNO" released this weekend and it's available at https://sidefriction.com or your favorite podcast platform.

#RollerCoasters #amusementparks #podcast #SixFlags
A Jenga tower with each block having the name of a Six Flags park on it. Executives are standing around it as if they were placing bets and Travis Kelce is trying to catch the tower. In the background there is a vault with additional Jenga blocks in it labeled "My Museum". Text on the side says "S B N O" and text at the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 105“
November 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Episode 104 "End of America" released this weekend and aside from the normal news coverage Bob shares his experience visiting Six Flags America on it's last ever operating day. If you haven't listened yet you can find it at https://sidefriction.com or on you […]

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A picture of the top of the plaza entrance/exit at Six Flags America at night with an image of the "Thank you for 50 years of fun" poster that appeared in the park on it's final days which shows the previous names the park operated as. There is also a light switch with an animated hand turning the lights off. The text overlay at the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 104" and at the top says "End of America"
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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This post is way late considering our next episode releases tomorrow but if you haven't listened yet episode 103, "Micro Capacity" released last weekend. You can find it at https://sidefriction.com or your favorite podcast platform.
A micro machines play set. The title of the episode is at the top which says "Micro Capacity" in the form of the Micro Machines logo. Text at the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 103“
November 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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😥🪦💔

#sixflagsamerica #sixflags
The grand exit plaza of Six Flags America
November 2, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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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
Bob K Mertz (@RagingWolfBob@opencoaster.net)
Anyone heading to Six Flags America today? I'm planning on heading over in a few hours so I can give one last goodbye. #SixFlagsAmerica #SixFlags #AmusementParks
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November 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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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
A 45rpm record and it's sleeve laying on a yellow background. The sleeve has a picture of Travis Kelce standing next to a moose and says "Kelce and the Moose". The record says "Bailout Dreams" and repeats the title "Kelce and the Moose" and the text at the top and bottom of the image says "Side Friction Episode 102"
October 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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In case you haven't seen this, really awesome look at the Disney Imagineering Sonic Lab

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eOVxMrdJao
October 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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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
Chickens riding in a roller coaster. A sweatshirt can be found on the roller coaster track and various rides found in the background. Text says "Small Parks, a Sweatshirt and Some Chickens" at the top and "Side Friction Episode 101" at the bottom.
October 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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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! 🫎
October 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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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]
An image of old roller coaster cars in a warehouse with souvenir cups laying on the floor and in the foreground are the straws from those cups. The entire image is covered in dust. Text says "Side Friction Episode 100“ at the top and "Do a Line, Get In Line"
October 12, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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We interrupt your feed for an important announcement
October 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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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 […]
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October 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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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
Image of someone with a cast on his arm with a name tag that says "Booster" in the background with a coat zipper in the foreground with a missing tooth on the zipper. Additionally the Kings Dominion logo is on the right side with a smiling sun figure and a sign hanging on the logo that says "Sorry, we're closed". Text overlay says "It's Not Fair" on the left and "Side Friction Episode 99“
October 6, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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While we don't think this is currently affecting our show our hosting provider is having issues. If you experience any difficulties please check the status here: https://status.libsyn.com/
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October 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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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
Mythos and Mystic Fountain at Universal Islands of Adventure with a wrecking ball hanging in front of it. Text at the top says "Not the Fountain!" and at the bottom it says "Side Friction Episode 98"
September 29, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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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 […]

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An image of 2 people standing with their shadows casting an X in the style of the X-Files. Text at the top says "The Ride is Out There" and text at the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 97"
September 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Please join us in keeping Greg and his family in our thoughts and prayers with the passing of his father
September 11, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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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 […]

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A picture in a dry desert with a guy in a rain coat holding an umbrella with money falling on him from the umbrella. Text says "Show Me the Weather" and "Side Friction Episode 95“
September 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Well that's that then.....

Eff off Zimmerman

#sixflags #sixflagsamerica #themeparks
Batwing Soaring since 2001, this ride has taken it's final flight. Thank you for the memories.
September 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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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
A colorful image focused around bumper cars. Dr Teeth is in one, girls in another 2 are fighting, another one has a robot arm, and the last one has The Phantom from Kings Island. On the side are lockers with one locker open and money falling out of it along with the legs of a person labeled as a "non-rider". Text overlay says "Electric Mayhem" at the top and "Side Friction Episode 94" at the bottom.
September 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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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 […]

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Starting September 8, 2025, Ride Locker Rentals will be available for single use at GhostRider, HangTime, and Silver Bullet. These ride lockers are one size: 10”x13”x17”. Larger lockers are available for an all-day rental near Guest Services. Lockers: $3 for up to 2 hours $2 for each additional hour $15 for Moveable Ride Lockers – allows guests to freely move from ride to ride all day.
August 28, 2025 at 2:36 AM