Side Friction: Roller Coasters and the Parks They Live In

Side Friction - Episode 126 - "Balls"
April 25th, 2026
Bob, Greg, Ryan the Ride Mechanic and Steph talk about..... everything? While touching upon huge park rumors and other industry news it seems like every corner brings another rabbit trail and tons of laughs. 
Six Flags names park presidents returning to 10 properties | blooloop  Possible sale of Six Flags parks to Herschend
Rumor Additional Six Flags Parks Up For Sale? 

Jeffrey Siebert Leaves Six Flags 
Quantum Accelerator valleyed
Cedar Point gate tickets to exceed $100 
3 sue Six Flags St. Louis for waterslide injuries
Hersheypark backs off mask guidance after backlash
Disney Parks Brings Back "Ladies and Gentlemen" 
COTALAND, Austin's first major theme park, expected to open this summer 
Wild Moose on the loose
Camden Park selling vintage Ferris wheel cars
Disneyland loosens up on facial recognition
Eddie's House of Monsters at Indiana Beach
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Side Friction - Episode 125 - "Temu Hat"
April 18th, 2026
Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic talk forever about all kinds of fun things and that's before the show gets going and then the randomness kicks up the entertainment even while talking about the numerous stories from the industry this week. This may be one of the best episodes of the show and you'll not want to skip it.
Preshow talk BFRO Report 80011 
Spaceballs: The New One 
Hershey to resume using chocolate in most products; Reese's grandson may taste sweet victory 
Bigfoot in Ohio? Reports of 'sightings' are going viral on social media 

Six Flags reverses course and brings back park presidents
Six Flags New England unveils Quantum Accelerator roller coaster
Speedy Gonzales Hot Rod Racers Cedar Point will technically have one less roller coaster this year - mlive.com 

Disney reveals opening date, setlist for revamped Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets
Mickey Mouse's sorcerer hat returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios
New Universal Studios roller coaster goes full throttle with real people onboard
Something Was Spotted at Newest Universal Park That Suggests a Big Access Change Is Coming
Universal Orlando now offering single-use Universal Express "Express Now" option
Busch Gardens Williamsburg reveals 2026 roller coaster, Verbolten: Forbidden Turn
North Carolina's iconic Wizard of Oz theme park known as 'Land of Oz' to reopen after Helene
Kennywood Park celebrates anniversaries and new attractions for 2026 season
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Side Friction - Episode 124 - "Show Some Restraint"
April 11th, 2026
Bob, Greg and CoasterBro (from Coaster Cuzzies) talk about enchantment, monsters, wolves, and some roller coaster stuff too recapping the news of the week.
How $65 can get you into eight theme parks -Enchanted Parks pass details
Six Flags Cedar Point removes classic 'Monster' ride
Kings Island: Perks & Play Season Passholder Preview
Maryland-native Kevin Durant's investment group buys former Six Flags property  What Prince George's Co. doesn't want at the Six Flags site 

Parents charged with child endangerment after incident at ZooAmerica
How a costume maker convinced Hersheypark to 'chocolatize' their old‑timey theme park
A surprise new Superman game hopes to break a gaming curse, but it's also locked in one location
Knoebels releasing "Images of America" book for 100th season 
Disney World's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopening date set 
New ride coming to Arnolds Park Amusement Park  https://www.verticalreality.com/ 

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Side Friction - Episode 123 - "Hungry for More"
April 4th, 2026
Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic talk about tech frustrations in and out of the industry, Disney mishaps, Universal, various other stories.... and a lot of food for some reason. A slightly shorter episode than normal but just as entertaining.
Is Disney building a new theme park in Cincinnati, Ohio? Fact check
Disney park visitors traumatized as crows attack Rapunzel in distressing video: 'Definitely tangled now' 
'Olaf just melted': Video shows brand new 'Frozen' robot freeze, topple over at Disney park 
Disney World selling park tickets for entry after 2 p.m. 
Demolition Work Starting in Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure
World's Largest Rubber Duck to nest at Holiday World before summer kicks off
RollerCoaster Tycoon YouTuber builds ride lasting 194 quattorseptuagintillion years
Knott's Berry Farm to open reimagined Montezooma coaster this summer
An iconic Jersey Shore amusement park wheel is being restored and reconstructed in Phoenixville
Phantom Theater Photos 
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Side Friction - Episode 122 - "Milking the Rumors"
March 28th, 2026
Bob, Greg and Steph have everything to talk about this week. United Parks gets sued, Six Flags continues their soap opera, tons of rumors flying around, and new stuff is coming as the season is rapidly approaching.
Feds sue Busch Gardens and SeaWorld over 'rollator walkers' ban
Six Flags announces board shakeup amid pressure, changes to theme parks
New attractions inspired by the Jersey Shore coming to Six Flags Great Adventure
Worlds of Fun announces return of iconic Timber Wolf roller coaster this summer
Rumor: Waldameer 2027 Shipment from Vekoma
Is the Cyclone Coaster Coming Back to Colorado's Lakeside Amusement Park in 2026?  Come ride the Cyclone

Rumor: This will be Elitch's last year
Rumor: ANOTHER RMC Coaster Coming To New Jersey?!
Disney's deal with OpenAI, which the companies struck in December, will be dissolved.
Screaming Centipede
Lake Winnie new coaster
Tweetsie Railroad 
Kennywood Preps For Upcoming Season: New Events, Eateries Added
Stardust Racers Reopens Ahead of Schedule at Epic Universe
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