Jul 18, 2026
Side Friction - Episode 137 - "Asphalt Revenge”
July 18th, 2026
This week we mourn the loss of Dick Knoebel who passed away at the age of 87. He was an industry later that has shaped the industry that will be felt generations from now. Our thoughts and our hearts are with the Knoebels family during this time....
Jul 11, 2026
Side Friction - Episode 136 - "Orange is the New Brown”
July 11th, 2026
Bob, Greg, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic have a wide range of smaller stories that spark a lot of speculation and even some confusion.
Jul 4, 2026
Side Friction - Episode 135 - "Copy, Paste, Ride”
July 4th, 2026
Bob, Greg, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic talk about the latest industry news, tracking executives between park chains, Roller Coaster Tycoon, and whatever else happens to pop up.
Jun 27, 2026
Side Friction - Episode 134 - "Gargantuan Vertical Waterfall”
June 27th, 2026
Bob, Ryan the Ride Mechanic and Steph talk about some disappointing news, weird news, and then a few bits of good news with a whole lot of extra conversation in between in another entertaining episode.
Jun 20, 2026
Side Friction - Episode 133 - "Get Stuck, Have Fun, Don't Die”
June 20th, 2026
Bob, Greg, Ryan the Ride Mechanic have a fun collection of news stories along with more ride stoppages, the AI invastion, and share an example of why martial arts may not be ideal for automation.