Side Friction - Episode 100 - "Do a Line, Get In Line"

October 11th, 2025

We've reached 100 episodes! Thank you so much to everyone who listens weekly and gives this little hobby of ours purpose. To celebrate this milestone we have brought together both legacy crews to join in on the conversation. In addition to our current crew of Bob, Greg, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic we also have Steph joining us who co-founded Side Friction as well as Bob's counterparts from Coaster Talk Podcast, James and Timmy. We hope you enjoy this incredibly fun show.  Here's to another hundred!

Note: There are multiple references made to Coaster Talk Podcast episode 200. If you'd like to listen to that you can find it at https://coastertalkpodcast.com/episode-200-a-walk-down-memory-lane 

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  • After Stardust Racers roller coaster rider dies, his family speaks out
  • Attorney: Universal Stardust Racers coaster had history of complaints before Zavala died
• Second inversion of the Canobie Corkscrew rebuilt at the National Roller Coaster Museum in Texas
• Disney World, Disneyland Hike Ticket Prices 
• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Opening Summer 2026!
• Canada blocks theme park from sending whales to China
  • Canada's Marineland theme park says it will have to euthanize 30 beluga whales without emergency funding 
• 18-year-old charged after climbing Busch Gardens roller coaster
• Maurer Rides installs interactive indoor coaster at new Hi Space theme park in China
  • Maurer to present new Spike Racer innovations at IAAPA Expo Europe 2025 

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