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Bob K Mertz @ragingwolfbob.opencoaster.net.ap.brid.gy · 5h

@troy I've yet to ride it but it seems like the problem is when someone is unconscious and unable to brace during acceleration or deceleration.

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026

Side Friction is still experiencing a temporary delay in operations. You may remain in line but we suggest you check out our previous episodes and check back next week.

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Bob K Mertz :distressedUS: @bobkmertz.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026

Services are done... Now comes the hard part: Living my life without my dad. I know from 2 years ago that this takes time and "normal" never comes back but I pray I find a new normal that my mom and dad would both be proud of. m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3PESlKdCO4

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Bob K Mertz :distressedUS: @bobkmertz.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026

The End Of The Alley by Mark Gregory When my bowling ball reaches the end of the alley I hope for a strike. And when my life culminates in a dramatic finale, Here’s what I’d like: I’d like to look back and not to feel blue; But to know that I rumbled through life straight and true. I’d like to […]

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Bob K Mertz :distressedUS: @bobkmertz.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026

These are the best parents I could have ever asked for. Kim Mertz 02/25/59 - 10/17/2024 Bob Mertz 05/10/51 - 09/25/2026 Rest in Peace

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

Episode 144 "High Noon at the Potato Patch" released this weekend and is available at our website, RSS feed, and your favorite podcast platform. This week Bob, Greg, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic discuss (and make fun of) AI, go through the Golden Ticket Awards […] [Original post on worldkey.io]

An animated old west town with 2 cowboys facing off for a duel but instead of guns they are holding fists of french fries. The building in the center of the background has a "Potato Patch" sign, the one on the right has a "Jeeter's Saloon" sign, and on the left a golden ticket appears as the sign. Beetlejuice is standing in front of the Potato Patch. In the foreground is an actual potato patch. Text at the top of the image says "High Noon at the Potato Patch" and at the bottom it says "Side Friction Episode 144"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 14/09/2026

Episode 143 "Ground Breaking" released this weekend and can be found on our website, our RSS feed, or on your favorite podcast platform. sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

A picture of an empty parking lot with yellow painted parking spots. In yellow at the top of the image it says "Ground Breaking" and there are shovels scattered around the lot. In one of the parking spaces at the bottom it says "Side Friction Episode 143“

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Troy @troy.opencoaster.net · 12/09/2026

In other glacial melting news… this was awesome to see.

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Bob K Mertz @ragingwolfbob.opencoaster.net.ap.brid.gy · 11/09/2026

@troy Even if it does we may not be around to see it.

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 06/09/2026

RE: worldkey.io/@sidefriction/117190405… Just a reminder that we don't have a show releasing this weekend but this is a great time to listen to last week's show if you haven't already. #Podcast #RollerCoasters #ThemeParks #SixFlags #DollyParton

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Bob K Mertz @ragingwolfbob.opencoaster.net.ap.brid.gy · 05/09/2026

RE: opencoaster.net/@UniversalORL/11721… Most see a joke... I see the reason why AI and facial recognition is a problem.

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026

We won't be releasing a show this weekend because, well, it's been a complicated one. We are planning to be back next week but if you need to catch up this is a great week to listen to episodes you missed. We hope everyone one has a great holiday weekend! sidefriction.com/past-episodes

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2026

Episode 142 "Theme Park No 1" released this weekend and after taking time to remember Dolly Parton we get into the news including a long discussion about X2. Don't miss this episode. You can find it at our website and RSS feed as well as your favorite podcast […] [Original post on worldkey.io]

The entrance to Mid America Adventure only the entrance sign says "Theme Park Number 1" and the bottom of the sign says "Side Friction Episode 142" and included in the image is a Hershey bar saying "oops" and a man carrying a briefcase and folders with other park names and rides on them.

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wav3ydave @wav3ydave.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2026

One day I'll be too old. But it is not this day. #rollercoaster #altontowers

In the queue for Nemesis at Alton towers

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Bob K Mertz @ragingwolfbob.opencoaster.net.ap.brid.gy · 30/08/2026

@troy First I've heard someone say this. Does it feel like it's Forbidden Journey and just done better or does it seem completely different?

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Bob K Mertz @ragingwolfbob.opencoaster.net.ap.brid.gy · 29/08/2026

RE: opencoaster.net/@cedarpoint/1171756… Can we discuss how many things you could buy with that processing fee?

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Bob K Mertz @ragingwolfbob.opencoaster.net.ap.brid.gy · 28/08/2026

@troy Those are actually two different stories. Had to do some searching for show prep last night and found out just how deep the doom goes. I'm not going to say it's gone but I don't think it looks great 😔

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Bob K Mertz @ragingwolfbob.opencoaster.net.ap.brid.gy · 25/08/2026

We've lost another person who changed amusement parks for the better. Rest in peace, Dolly. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-co… #RIP #DollyParton

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 24/08/2026

Episode 141 "Yeti. Set. Go!" released this weekend and can be found at our website and RSS feed or on your favorite podcast platform. sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

An image of a yeti in a child's car driving through the woods that have a purple and green ominous feel. Doors from Monsters, Inc float on the background along with other random items that were mentioned in the episode. Text at the top says "Yeti, Set, Go" and text at the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 141"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 17/08/2026

Episode 140 "Tilt-ulator" released this weekend and is available on our RSS feed, our website, or your favorite podcast platform. sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusmentParks

A black and white photo of a tilt a whirl car with two girls sitting inside and clown portraits painted on the sides. Text written inside the car's canopy says "Tilt-ulator" and text in the lower right corner of the image says "Side Friction Episode 140"

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Troy @troy.opencoaster.net · 14/08/2026

Got some Open Coaster stickers made, might have to give some out whenever the site launches properly :p

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 11/08/2026

Episode 139 "You owe me a buck..." released this weekend and it's available at our website, RSS feed, or your favorite podcast platform (see our website for direct links). sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks #ThemeParks

An image of a wooden pathway in a wooded area with a deer standing nearby. There are corkscrews driven into the ground scattered around the woods, a broken roller coaster wheel carrier, and there is a "prize wheel" with one dollar bills on it where the pointer is the tower of Great Adventure's new for 2027 roller coaster. Text at the top of the image says "You owe me a buck..." and at the bottom the text says "Side Friction Episode 139"

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Troy @troy.opencoaster.net · 09/08/2026

Monty zoomer was really fun, I found the new trains comfortable. Just under 25 minute wait.

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Brian MacDonald @bmac.jawns.club.ap.brid.gy · 09/08/2026

I know there's not many coaster fans on fedi, but last night I experienced the Voyage with no trims, and I am a believer

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Bob K Mertz @ragingwolfbob.opencoaster.net.ap.brid.gy · 02/08/2026

My niece got her 200th coaster this week!

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 31/07/2026

Unfortunately there won't be an episode this week. Between prior engagements and family situations we just couldn't make it happen. We should be back next week. This is a good week to catch up on any previous episodes you may have missed. sidefriction.com/past-episodes

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 27/07/2026

Episode 138 "Billy Bob's Fat Ones" released this weekend and you can find it on our website and RSS feed as well as your favorite podcast platform. Bob, Steph, and Ryan all were in a hilarious mood and you'll enjoy the results of that! sidefriction.com […] [Original post on worldkey.io]

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 23/07/2026

Three years ago today (July 23rd, 2023) the first episode of Side Friction released with Steph and Bob figuring out what the show was going to look like. Over those 3 years and a few changes in hosts we hope we are still both entertaining and informative. Thanks to everyone who has been […]

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 20/07/2026

Episode 137 "Asphalt Revenge" released this weekend and is available at our website, RSS and your favorite podcast platform. sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

A picture of Kumba's interlocking corkscrews sitting on top of asphalt with a tar monster sitting in front. Text at the top says "Asphalt Revenge" and text at the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 137“

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Bob K Mertz @ragingwolfbob.opencoaster.net.ap.brid.gy · 16/07/2026

I have interacted with Knoebels various times through the years and saw many presentations where Dick was one of the presenters but back in 2018 I had a chance to talk with him directly for a bit. He was one of the most incredible people with a passion for […] [Original post on opencoaster.net]

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Bob K Mertz @ragingwolfbob.opencoaster.net.ap.brid.gy · 16/07/2026

Rest in Peace No one changed the industry that I and so many others love in ways that will be felt for generations to come If heaven doesn't have a Phoenix I'm sure you'll start building amusementtoday.com/2026/07/knoebels… #Knoebels […]

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Bob K Mertz @ragingwolfbob.opencoaster.net.ap.brid.gy · 15/07/2026

@troy Hate to see any coaster leave but I'm not going to miss this one either.

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 13/07/2026

Episode 136 "Orange is the New Brown" released this weekend and you can find it on our RSS, our website, or your favorite podcast platform. sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks #ThemeParks

An image of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool filled with algae and a kids boat ride floating on top. Off to the side there are 4 Oompa Loompas doing the YMCA dance and a beluga whale is looking out of the reflecting pool water.

Text at the top says "Side Friction Episode 136“ and "Orange is the New Brown"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 06/07/2026

Episode 135 "Copy, Paste, Ride" released this weekend and is available at our website, our RSS feed, or on you favorite podcast platform (links available on our website). sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusmentParks

An image of multiple amusement park maps with a roller coaster copied and being dragged into the map of another park with each park saying "Pick Me".

Text at the top says "Copy, Paste, Ride" and text at the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 135"

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Bob K Mertz @ragingwolfbob.opencoaster.net.ap.brid.gy · 03/07/2026

Just had a thought about Cedar Point... And now I'm sunburnt

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Bob K Mertz @ragingwolfbob.opencoaster.net.ap.brid.gy · 02/07/2026

RE: floss.social/@fdroidorg/11684704082… I've talked about this on the podcast a few times but for anyone that wasn't sure what I was talking about, here you go. #KeepAndroidOpen

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