About Side Friction: Roller Coasters and the Parks They Live In
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.
Side Friction - Episode 144 - "High Noon at The Potato Patch"
September 19th, 2026
Bob, Greg, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic talk about impending doom and a few news stories before getting into The Golden Ticket Awards where the expected, as well as some unexpected, disagreement appears.
Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft
Anthropic staff warn of doom while company hunts spies, hackers and bioweaponeers
Atlantic City's Iconic Steel Pier For Sale At $85 Million
Former Fantasy Island property listed for $5 million as some passholders await refunds
Even more Trimless Rides
Fun Spot to bring rides from closed Atlanta park to Central Florida
Roller coaster rescue at WA State Fair
Vekoma Documentary
Amusement Today, Golden Ticket Awards 2026
Aquaticar Underwater Track Ride Details at IAAPA - YouTube
Send Riley to Austria
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12 Sept 2026
Episode 143 - Ground Breaking
Side Friction - Episode 142 - "Theme Park No. 1"
August 29th, 2026
Bob, Greg, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic are back after a week off to catch you up on the news including "ground breaking" news from Six Flags as well as some news from Dollywood, some happenings at small parks, and a few other odds and ends including some talk about Disney if you're into that sort of thing.
Six Flags Introduces Flex Pay by Upgrade, Allowing Guests a New Way to Plan and Pay for Fun
Six Flags Magic Mountain announces groundbreaking new 'Thrill Glider' coaster
Six Flags buys ArieForce One roller coaster from closed Fun Spot America Atlanta
Fun Spot America to auction equipment and assets from its Atlanta park on October 14, 2026
Dollywood announces Dolly Parton tributes: New character, chapel area and exhibit
Dolly Parton's sister pleads for end to 'AI garbage' posts after singer's death
Efteling introduces new safety device for coaster riders with leg prostheses
Clementon Park in NJ up for sale again
Carolina Beach amusement rides could leave boardwalk next summer
Special fund created for Kiddieland
First look: Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios
Once Upon a Studio
Plans for old Six Flags site in Maryland reignite concerns for Belt Woods
Animal Actors Show Closing Permanently for New Experience at Universal Studios Florida
Alabama Adventure owner charged in Hoover after police say he tried to choke girlfriend
Museum Inspires Great Memories of Conneaut Lake Park
Is Hersheypark closing down? Tidal Force closing
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29 Aug 2026
Episode 142 - Theme Park No. 1
Side Friction - Episode 142 - "Theme Park No. 1"
August 29th, 2026
Bob, Greg, Ryan the Ride Mechanic and Steph remember Dolly Parton who we unfortunately lost this week in a segment before moving into a normal format show which is kept very upbeat and entertaining.
Remembering Dolly
Dolly Parton, Hardscrabble Storyteller Turned Global Entertainer, Dead at 80
'It's sad to lose a really nice person': mourners flock to Dollywood after death of Dolly Parton
A biopic, a coffee brand and dog treats among Dolly Parton's business projects still to come
Quotes by Dolly Parton (Author of Run, Rose, Run)
Donate to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
2 women suffer life-threatening brain injuries after riding famous Six Flags coaster, report says
Magic Mountain Settles Wrongful Death Suit
Six Flags to Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Arlington, Texas, Strengthening North American Operations
Six Flags St. Louis officially rebrands to Mid America Adventure
VAI Resort developer takes over Mattel Adventure Park
Another twist in the saga of Glendale's Mattel theme park
Hersheypark Addresses Backlash Over 'Tactless' Ticket Prices Post After Dolly Parton's Death
Saudi Arabia Goes Big on Dragon Ball Z. A $7 Billion Theme Park Deal Wil Be Built In France
Kennywood parent company sued over alleged hidden online ticket fees
Disneyland breaks ground on parking structure, transportation hub ahead of new attractions
Lake Compounce welcomes new General Manager Daniel LLanas
New filings in 'Leap-the-Dips' lawsuit ahead of pivotal hearing
Vekoma Confirms Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Track Replacement Project
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Who has been a guest on Side Friction: Roller Coasters and the Parks They Live In
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Rick Knoebel
Brian Knoebel
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Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
2,130,400
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
18 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 83 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
86
Social presence
91
YouTube
93
Engagement
60
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