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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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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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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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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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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 · 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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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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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 22/06/2026

Episode 133 "Get Stuck, Have Fun, Don't Die" released this weekend and can be found at our website and RSS feed or on your favorite podcast platform (direct links on our website). sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

An image of the Starflyer at Six Flags St Louis with 4 people stuck on the ride. A skyride car is also placed at the top of the image and text on the side of the image says "Side Friction Episode 133" along with text left of center that says "Get Stuck, Have Fun, Don't Die"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 15/06/2026

Episode 132 "The Don" released this weekend and if you haven't listened yet you can find it at our website and RSS feed (links in bio) or on your favorite podcast platform. #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks #ThemePark

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 08/06/2026

Episode 131 "Rescue 100" released this weekend and if you haven't listened yet you can find it on our website and RSS feed as well as on your favorite podcast platform. sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #ThemeParks #AmusementParks

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 01/06/2026

Episode 13 "Round Rage" released this weekend and can be found on our website and RSS as well as your favorite podcast platform. sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

An image of a roundabout with cars confused on what to do and 2 people riding in a car from Hagrid's Motorbike coaster at Universal traveling the wrong way. Text at the top says "Round Rage" and at the bottom it says "Side Friction Episode 130"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 25/05/2026

Episode 129 "Cheaper than a Ballroom" released this weekend and if you haven't listened yet you can find it at our website, on our RSS feed, or via your favorite podcast platform. sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks #ThemeParks

Concept art for Nateland with text that says "Cheaper than a Ballroom" on the side and "Side Friction Episode 129" at the bottom

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 18/05/2026

Episode 128 "Ultra Plywood Cavern" released this weekend and, if you haven't already, you can find it at out website, on our RSS feed, or your favorite podcast platform. sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks #ThemeParks

Image of a canyon made out of plywood with Velocicoaster in the background. Link from Zelda and Pikachu from Pokemon appear on the side of the canyon. In the center are people dressed in country western attire "riding" saw horses. Text overlay says "Ultra Plywood Canyon" and "Side Friction Episode 128"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 07/05/2026

We're taking the week off because we all have a lot going on. We will be back next week with a new episode.

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 06/05/2026

Episode 127 released this last weekend and if you haven't listened yet you can find it at our website, our RSS feed, or your favorite podcast platform. sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks #ThemeParks

An image of a Starflyer amusement park ride with a coast in the background. in the foreground there is an image of Florida with sloths dressed as angels, a bald eagle, and various people dressed as animals. Text at the top says "Gone Wild" and the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 127"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 30/04/2026

Episode 126 "Balls" released last week and if you haven't listened by now what are you waiting for? Find it at sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform. #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

An image of a water slide, a Ferris wheel car and various roller coasters with bowling balls as the passengers. On the side the text says "Balls" and at the bottom it says "Side Friction Episode 126"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 21/04/2026

Episode 125 "Temu Hat" released this weekend and you won't want to miss this one if you haven't listened yet you can find it at our website, our RSS feed, or wherever you get your podcasts. sidefriction.com #Podcast #AmusmentParks #RollerCoasters

A picture taken at the entrance to an Epic Universe portal with Dark Helmet scanning his face and others wearing paint on their face to disguise themselves. Big Foot is photo bombing with a Mickey Sorcerer hat made out of aluminum foil. Text says "Temu Hat" and "Side Friction Episode 125"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 13/04/2026

Episode 124 "Show Some Restraint" releasee this weekend and is available now at our website, on our RSS feed, or at your favorite podcast platform. This week CoasterBro from Coaster Cuzzies joins us to fill in for Ryan. sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

A yellow sunburst style image with a PTC coaster car, and over the shoulder coaster restraint, and a kid with a harness and leash. Text says "Show Some Restraint" in the upper right corner and "Side Friction Episode 124“ across the bottom.

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 30/03/2026

Episode 122 "Milking the Rumors" released this weekend and if you haven't listened yet you can find it on our RSS, website, and you favorite podcast platform. #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

A picture of Great White at Morey's Piers with pieces of RMC track scattered in the sand. Three animated people are standing in front holding jars of milk with cartoon bubbles that contain an elephant in a plane, a closing soon sign, a wooden coaster with a whirlwind by it, and a pile of crates marked with V. Text at the top says "Milking the Rumors" and at the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 122"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 23/03/2026

Episode 121 "Keep Your Wood" released this weekend. If you haven't listened already you can find it at our website and RSS feed or on your favorite podcast platform. sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

4 pictures of which 3 have wood frames and feature wooden roller coasters and the last has a steel frame with a dark storm pictured and pieces of Titan Track laying on the ground. Text at the top says "Keep Your Wood" and at the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 121"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 16/03/2026

Episode 120 "Half Dozen Wings" released this weekend and can be found on our website, our RSS feed, and your favorite podcast platform. sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

An image with hot wings, a buffalo with a line through it, a security guard named Bob, and Travis Kelce dressed up as Mr. Six. Text at the top says "Half Dozen Wings" and bottom says "Side Friction Episode 120"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 12/03/2026

Episode 119 "Mammoth Deal" released last weekend and we hope you've listened to it by now but if you haven't you can find it at our website sidefriction.com as well as our RSS feed and your favorite podcast platform. #SixFlags #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

A wooly mammoth behind a casino table with playing cards laid out that feature different amusement park logos on them. Text at the top says "Side Friction Episode 119" and in the center says "Mammoth Deal"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 02/03/2026

Episode 118 "Omaha's Biggest" released this weekend. The episode starts out on a real rabbit trail that made it hard to transition into the news but the guys made it there and get you caught up while visiting a few other rabbit trails. You don't want to miss this […] [Original post on worldkey.io]

An image of a metal rooster that's semi-famous in Omaha Nebraska with the markings of a ruler overlay on the side of it. Text down the right side says "Omaha's Biggest" and text at the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 118"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 23/02/2026

Episode 117 "Flares and Orange Vests" released this weekend. You can find it on our RSS feed, our website, or on your favorite podcast platform. Find out more at sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

A scene from Jurassic World Dominion showing a dinosaur being led away from a work site by a guy on the back of a truck waving a lit road flare. Text added at the top says "Flares and Orange Vests" and "Side Friction Episode 117"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 16/02/2026

Episode 116 "Dragon Fire" released this weekend. You can find it on our RSS feed, on our website, and on your favorite podcast platform. #RollerCoasters #Podcast #AmusementParks

An image with a wooden roller coaster in the background on a boardwalk as well as a "vacancy" sign and in the foreground a dumpster with parts of a dragon in it that are on fire. Text in flames at the top says "Dragon Fire" and in the bottom corner is a glowing card that says "Side Friction Episode 116"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 09/02/2026

Episode 115 "The Search for More Gold" released this weekend and can be found on our website, RSS feed, and on your favorite podcast platform. This week the guys return to finding rabbit trails and finally have some bigger news to talk about. Everything you need […] [Original post on worldkey.io]

A pile of gold "pebbles" with a Six Flags Gold Pass sticking out of it. Text overlay says "The Search for More Gold" at the top and "Side Friction Episode 115" at the bottom.

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 02/02/2026

Episode 114 "Blizzard Beach IRL" released this weekend and if you haven't yet listened you can find it at our website, on our RSS feed, or on your favorite podcast platform. sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

A winter scene with a snow covered crane, a beluga whale with a packed suitcase, and ice blocks that contain park maps of amusement parks in Orlando inside of them. The text at the top in a snow covered font says "Blizzard Beach IRL" and at the bottom "Side Friction Episode 114"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 26/01/2026

Still snowed in? Perfect time to check out our latest episode "Snow Drift" if you haven't already. Episode 113 can be found on our website, RSS feed, and your favorite podcast platform (direct links also on our site). Caleb joins Bob and Greg while Ryan is […] [Original post on worldkey.io]

An image of a huge Snow Bank with a roller coaster crashing into it and another coming out of it while belugas "swim" in the snow. Text overlay says "Snow Drift" in the center and "Side Friction Episode 113" at the bottom.

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 19/01/2026

Episode 112 "Enchanted Bar Crawl" released this weekend. You can find it on our website, RSS feed, or at your favorite podcast platform (links also at our website. sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementPark #SixFlags

An image of an old town street full of people gathering and drinking at bars. Bright butterflies are flying around everyone and some are wearing Mickey ears. Text overlay says "Enchanted Bar Crawl" at the top and "Side Friction Episode 112" at the bottom.

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 12/01/2026

Episode 111 "Fight or Flight" released this weekend. If you haven't listened yet you can find it on your favorite podcast platform or our website and RSS feed. sidefriction.com #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

An image of an inverted roller coaster with people standing in line for it while wearing boxing gloves. Also in the line is an egret saying "Who you callin' duck, lady" and another egret flying in front of the coaster train. Text on the image says "Fight or Flight" and "Side Friction Episode 111"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 06/01/2026

Episode 110 "Disney Dropped the Ball" released this weekend and, as always, it can be found at sidefriction.com or your favorite podcast platform.

An image of the Indiana Jones stage at Disney's Hollywood Studios with the Times Square ball hanging from the ceiling and Max from The Grinch and Charlie Brown and Snoopy watching on.

Text says "Disney Drops the Ball" and "Side Friction Episode 110"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 21/12/2025

Episode 109 "An Incandescent Christmas" released yesterday and it can be found at sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform. This is the last episode of the year for us and we want to wish everyone a happy holiday season and new year. #RollerCoasters #Podcast #AmusementParks

An image of a few old-school incandescent Christmas light bulbs hanging from a wire on a red background. Green text to the left of the bulbs says "An Incandescent Christmas" and at the bottom there is text that says "Side Friction Episode 109"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 16/12/2025

Episode 108 "McBroken" released this weekend and if you haven't already listened you can find it at sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform. #RollerCoasters #StardustRacers #Podcast #SixFlags #AmusementParks

A map of the United States with various parks having a colored dots. Colors of the dots are as follows:

Green = Working
Red = Broken
Yellow = Inconclusive
Black = Dead

Text at the top says "McBroken" and at the bottom the text says "Side Friction Episode 108"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 08/12/2025

Episode 107 "Brakefast Buffet" released this weekend and if you haven't listened already you can find it at sidefriction.com or your favorite podcast platform. #AmusementParks #RollerCoasters #Podcast

An image of various breakfast foods with roller coaster brake parts scattered amongst. The title at the top says Brakefast Buffet (with breakfast being intentionally misspelled) and the text at the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 107“

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 24/11/2025

Episode 106 "It's Gonna be the Greatest..." released this weekend and you can find it at sidefriction.com or your favorite podcast platform. We will be off next week but want to wish everyone in the US a Happy Thanksgiving.

An image of a room with good leaves and trim with portraits of ride vehicles also in gold. Text, also in gold, says "It's gonna be the greatest..." and at the top says "Side Friction Episode 106"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 17/11/2025

Episode 105 "SBNO" released this weekend and it's available at sidefriction.com or your favorite podcast platform. #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks #Podcast #SixFlags

A Jenga tower with each block having the name of a Six Flags park on it. Executives are standing around it as if they were placing bets and Travis Kelce is trying to catch the tower. In the background there is a vault with additional Jenga blocks in it labeled "My Museum". Text on the side says "S B N O" and text at the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 105“

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 11/11/2025

Episode 104 "End of America" released this weekend and aside from the normal news coverage Bob shares his experience visiting Six Flags America on it's last ever operating day. If you haven't listened yet you can find it at sidefriction.com or on you […] [Original post on worldkey.io]

A picture of the top of the plaza entrance/exit at Six Flags America at night with an image of the "Thank you for 50 years of fun" poster that appeared in the park on it's final days which shows the previous names the park operated as. There is also a light switch with an animated hand turning the lights off. The text overlay at the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 104" and at the top says "End of America"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 07/11/2025

This post is way late considering our next episode releases tomorrow but if you haven't listened yet episode 103, "Micro Capacity" released last weekend. You can find it at sidefriction.com or your favorite podcast platform.

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 28/10/2025

Episode 102 "Kelce and the Moose" released Saturday night and if you haven't listened yet you can find it at sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform. #ThemeParks #RollerCoasters #Podcast

A 45rpm record and it's sleeve laying on a yellow background. The sleeve has a picture of Travis Kelce standing next to a moose and says "Kelce and the Moose". The record says "Bailout Dreams" and repeats the title "Kelce and the Moose" and the text at the top and bottom of the image says "Side Friction Episode 102"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2025

Episode 101 "Small Parks, a Sweatshirt and Some Chickens" released this weekend. You can find it at sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform. #Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

Chickens riding in a roller coaster. A sweatshirt can be found on the roller coaster track and various rides found in the background. Text says "Small Parks, a Sweatshirt and Some Chickens" at the top and "Side Friction Episode 101" at the bottom.

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2025

It's finally here. Episode 100 "Do a Line, Get In Line" just released. Thank you for everyone that has been listening weekly. We've brought together everyone who has played a part in getting here to join in this week's conversation. Check it out now at […] [Original post on worldkey.io]

An image of old roller coaster cars in a warehouse with souvenir cups laying on the floor and in the foreground are the straws from those cups. The entire image is covered in dust. Text says "Side Friction Episode 100“ at the top and "Do a Line, Get In Line"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2025

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 06/10/2025

Episode 99 "It's Not Fair" released this weekend and you can find it at sidefriction.com or on the favorite podcast platform. This episode focuses on two fairground ride accidents and more weather shenanigans from Kings Dominion. #AmusementParks #ThemeParks #Podcast

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2025

Episode 98 "Not the Fountain!" released this weekend. You can find it at sidefriction.com or on your favorite podcast platform. RSS is available as well in our profile or at our website. #AmusementParks #RollerCoasters #Podcast #ThemeParks

Mythos and Mystic Fountain at Universal Islands of Adventure with a wrecking ball hanging in front of it. Text at the top says "Not the Fountain!" and at the bottom it says "Side Friction Episode 98"

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Side Friction Podcast @sidefriction.worldkey.io.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2025

Episode 97 "The Ride is Out There" released this weekend. Airtime Myke joins Bob and Ryan in a very strange episode. It's the longest episode yet but potentially one of the most thought provoking. Check it out at sidefriction.com or on your favorite […] [Original post on worldkey.io]

An image of 2 people standing with their shadows casting an X in the style of the X-Files. Text at the top says "The Ride is Out There" and text at the bottom says "Side Friction Episode 97"

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