Side Friction: Roller Coasters and the Parks They Live In

Side Friction - Episode 15 - "Six Flags Glamp Adventure... Plus”

December 23rd, 2023

Bob and Steph talk all about corporate greed and artisan marketing amongst all of these news stories in the …

Side Friction - Episode 14 - “Watch Your Step”

December 16th, 2023

Bob and Steph get you through the latest news in the industry but most of this is all things you expect, things we've been wat…

Side Friction - Episode 13 - “Daddy's Barn Burner”

December 9th, 2023

Steph and Bob are all over the place this week from printers to video games and a whole lot of.... well, kiddie rides.…

Side Friction - Episode 12 - “The Streaking Ghosts of Kings Island”

December 2nd, 2023

If there was ever an episode that was all over the place, this is the one. After a lot of talk about …

Side Friction - Episode 11 - “All Aboard”

November 18th, 2023

• New Trains for Comet at Hersheypark
• Hot Wheels train reveal and other IAAPA notes
• Top Thrill 2 Trains Revealed: Tony's P-S…

Side Friction - Episode 10 - “Imitation Water Slides and Illegal Coasters”

November 11th, 2023

• Cedar Fair parks will keep their names
  • "Possible" Name Changes
• Universal Stella Nova …

Side Friction - Episode 9 - “It's All About the Pizza”

November 4th, 2023

As you're most certainly already aware, Cedar Fair and Six Flags are merging. Bob and Steph talk about their thoug…

Side Friction - Episode 8 - “Coaster Talk All Stars to the Rescue”

October 28th, 2023

A very abnormal episode that we're sure everyone will enjoy.... well, maybe.  Bob and Steph are joined by t…

Side Friction - Episode 7 - “Comcast’s Side Show”

October 21st, 2023

A discussion about Knoebels leads into the news and then we end in a rabbit trail about aracades, animatronics, and some chi…

Side Friction - Episode 6 - “Fixing the Point and Throwing B&M into the SEAS”

October 7th, 2023

Steph discusses her quick trip to Cedar Point and Bob talks about his trip to Philly to see P…

Side Friction - Episode 5 - “New Faces and Old Foes”

September 9th, 2023

• Golden Ticket Awards 
• American Heartland - Hiring Construction Positions
• Lightning Rod Closed for Season - Lift…

Side Friction - Episode 4 - “Angry Bob rides the Venga Bus”

September 9th, 2023

• Wildcat at Lake Compounce to get Gravity Group makeover 
• Six Flags additions
  • Bobcat at Great Escape 
  • Th…

Side Friction - Episode 3 - “I Dream of Moosen”

August 26th, 2023

Bob reports on his experience being able to walk the track of Twister at Knoebels, Steph talks about a trip to Cedar Point and …

Side Friction Episode 2 - “Top Thrill Gravy”

• Good Gravy!
• Top Thrill 2!
• Six Flags Second Quarter 2023
• Cedar Fair Season Passes
• Cedar Fair Capital Plans for 2024
  • New at Kings Island
  • Ne…

Side Friction - Episode 1 - “The Pre-Lift”

Join Steph and Bob as they figure out what they are doing on this first episode of Side Friction. 

News:

• Introducing the All Park Passport at …