Side Friction - Episode 42 - "Decades of Research”

July 13th, 2024

Bob and Steph put lots of time and effort into this show..... or maybe they just tossed some links on a Google Doc and hit record. We'll let you decide.

• Ferris Wheel Torn Up By Beryl
• Fire Ball Survivor
• One person in hospital after falling 30 to 40 feet from ride at Canada's Wonderland
• Zamperla celebrates opening of fastest launch coaster in Canada
• Still No Top Thrill 2
• Tony saw the Sign.... it opened up his eyes
• Kid Flash Derails
• Schwarzkopf Documentary to Premier...in Texas
• Planet Coaster 2!
• Six Flags Virtual Theme Park On Roblox

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Side Friction - Episode 41 - "Tipflation”

July 6th, 2024

The merge happened..... and Steph and Bob both got their glimpses at each side of that merger. Hear the trip reports mixed in with the news from the last 2 weeks and whatever rabbit trails turn up along the way.

• Cedar Fair and Six Flags Merge
  • Mr. Six Dead?
• Tipping at United Parks Quick Service
• Don't Re-Enter SeaWorld
• Chippewa Lake History
• Canada's Wonderland to get a Premier Rides Coaster
• Loss for Lake Winnie
• Epic Universe Ticket Situation
• Zierer Rides Discovery Launch

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Side Friction - Episode 40 - "Stress Analysis”

June 22nd, 2024

A lot of sad news stories this week but Steph and Bob do a great job of keeping the episode fun and, by somewhat intentional design, the show gets more fun as it goes on.

• Man Struck by Rollercoaster
• Jetline Derailment Caused by Weak Parts
• Upside Down in Oregon
  • Lawsuit Filed
  • Zamperla Investigating
• FUN - Anticipated Merger slated to close July 1st
• Hyperia Down Again
• Zamperla seeking Stress Analysis Engineer
• Mime Fired
• Barnyard Stunt?
• American Heartland Apology

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Side Friction - Episode 39 - "Wingcano's Epic Barnyard Adventure"

June 15th, 2024

West from High Rollers joins Steph and Bob for an adventure in whatever the hell they feel like talking about. A seriously fun episode where lots of topics get covered whether or not they are here on the rundown.

• Cedar Point:
  • Camels
  • Blood
  • Mayflies
  • Punching
• Another Spirit Halloween, I mean, Claw Machine pops up
• Potential Budget Cut for "Wingcano" at Kings Dominion
• Columbus Zoo's Zombiezi Bay Hints at Additional Rides
• Additional Acreage Established at Epic Universe

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Side Friction - Episode 38 - "Suck It, Tony Clark, Suck It”

June 8th, 2024

Steph talks all about HWN and Santa Claus (the town, of course) and doesn't want to stop but eventually Bob gets her back on track only to go on a few other rabbit trails.

• Avoid the Giant Hill at Legoland
• Beech Bend Emergency...Not
• Entitled to Scale Heights
• Never been used Vekoma Family Coaster
• Top Thrill 2 will remain closed for now
• .... but Human Claw Experience
• Hyperia remains closed
• Roller Coaster Construction Begins At The Oasis
• HHN Annoucment

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Side Friction - Episode 37 - "Mackprodukt”

June 1st, 2024

Generally fun stuff in this week's episode as Steph and Bob talk about the latest coaster to join the list of extended closures

• Tony Clark says a TT2 update is "approaching"
• Hyperia Closes After One Day
• Gene Staples: The King of Schwarzkopf
• Big Hot Lost Island Announcement
• Kenny Kangaroo's Sewage Sludge Empire
• Kennywood Park: 11 cats found in two weeks
• Dolly's Empire on Display
• Ghost Town in the Sky Moves Forward?

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Side Friction - Episode 36 - "Coast to Coast(er)”

May 25th, 2024

Steph and Bob barely stay on the reservation as somehow talking about coasters and industry news leads into discussions about the strange things that border the realm of the paranormal.

• Amusement Preservation Museum
• Stunt shows return to Kennywood
• Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Giant Dipper Turns 100
• El Toro’s FREE double sided lockers have been installed
• Disney faces another waterslide lawsuit (not a wedgie this time)
• Kecksburg and Livermore
  • Strong History Lays Solid Foundation for Plant’s Future
  • West Overton, Livermore listed among Pennsylvania's 'ghost towns' to explore
  • The Amazing Story of the Abandoned Westinghouse Atom Smasher in Pittsburgh
  • Acorn from Space: The Kecksburg Incident
• Indiana Beach launches Mobile App
• Private Facebook Link to $1.30 six flags surcharge
• Clark Howard talks about Top Thrill 2 (24:12)

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Side Friction - Episode 35 - "Zamperla Inaction”

May 18th, 2024

CoasterBro of CoasterCuzzies and Airtime Myke of basically everywhere else join Steph and Bob as they talk about the elephant in the room as well as a very controversial coaster ranking situation and a few other hot takes on various news stories.

• Baby, I'm not ready to go
• Holiday World Opens Good Gravy!
• Fresh Tornado PTC trains return to Stricker's Grove
• Belle Isle Super Slide gets some cushion
• Raging Waves
• Cotton Candy Thief
• House on the Rock
• DreamWorks Land

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