Side Friction - Episode 84 - "Knott Gonna Happen”

June 7th, 2025

Join Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic for an episode that is all over the place when it comes to news which starts off with some interesting Six Flags discussion and ends with us reporting the hard hitting news that deeply affects CoasterBro from Coaster Cuzzies

• Siren’s Curse opening at Cedar Point in late June and you could ride it early
  • Ohio’s first tilt coaster gets opening date
• Human windshield: Cedar Point roller coaster slams riders into midges
• Six Flags plans to double attendance at Magic Mountain – Orange County Register
• New England’s first dual-launch straddle coaster to open at Six Flags New England
• Universal Epic Universe Ticket Availability | Thrill Data
• Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Closing in August
  • Universal's Rip Ride Rockit Secret Song List 2023
• Florida man sues Walt Disney World over "permanent catastrophic injuries" from water park ride
• Iowa amusement park's former owner settles lawsuit over 11-year-old's drowning
  • How does a rapids ride work?
• Citing Persistent Supply Chain Disruptions in Global Market, Chance Rides Resumes Making Portable Rides After Eight Year Hiatus
• Save Iconic Coney Island!
• Baton Rouge's Dixie Landin' Theme Park closes. It was open for about a week.

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Side Friction - Episode 83 - "Cinnamon Tah-heemie Fries”

May 31st, 2025

Ryan is back! After a few weeks of guests and specials the guys are back to normal (well, normal for them) covering the news and whatever else comes up. Join Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic for a fun filled episode.

• Six Flags to cut 135 jobs at Knott's, Magic Mountain and other California parks
• PortAventura Unveils the First Mixed Reality Roller Coaster Experience
• 'It's back, better than ever': Steel Curtain reopens at Kennywood Park after 13-month closure
• Kennywood now officially acquired by owners of Dollywood
• Graeter’s rolls out new flavor inspired by legendary Kings Island roller coaster
• Cotaland Races into Amusement Park Fun
  • RCDB Cotaland
• National Amusement Park Historical Association Best List
  • RCDB Olympia Looping - Wiener Prater

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Side Friction - Episode 82 - "When It's Ready”

May 24th, 2025

Bob and Greg welcome Rick and Brian Knoebel from Knoebels Amusement Resort on the show this week to talk about what's going on at the park. It's a great time with some great stories and an episode you won't want to miss.

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