Side Friction - Episode 96 - "Bluer” September 13th, 2025 Bob and Ryan the Ride Mechanic are joined by CoasterBro (aka Caleb) of Coaster Cuzzies this week while Greg spends time with his family. The 2025 Golden Ticket Awards honor 27 winners, presented live from Carowinds Judge sides with resident in Conneaut Lake Park dispute Fate of Columbia County man's backyard roller coaster uncertain after losing appeal LA buys Griffith Park Carousel Nine Inch Nails To Soundtrack Disney Roller Coaster Maurer to present new Spike Racer innovations at IAAPA Expo Europe 2025 Nate Bargatze Is Hoping to Build 'Nateland' Theme Parks Riders evacuated from Hersheypark rollercoaster Peanuts license at Six Flags parks extended through 2030 Silver Dollar City, O’Reilly Auto Parts partner for theme park transit department Six Flags America's Boo Fest Batwing closed permanently Oaks Park is auctioning off its original roller coaster tub Zoom Coaster - Oaks Amusement Park (Portland, Oregon, United States) Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com
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Episode 95 - Show Me the Weather
Side Friction - Episode 95 - "Show Me the Weather” September 6th, 2025 Another week means another episode of Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic talking about the dumpster fire that just consumes theme park news, how Disney has it's own problems, and a bunch of other stuff. Who is shocked by this one? Six flags extends their MVP Sale What’s next for Six Flags? Cedar Point parent faces park sell-off, possible bankruptcy Six Flags bankruptcy fears mount as brand eyes sale after abruptly shuttering two parks and suffering $500 million blow Disney theme parks quietly abandon middle-class travelers Man speaks out after rescuing boy walking on Hersheypark monorail Austin’s first tilt roller coaster nears finish line High Stakes, High Speed: What You Need To Know About F1's Return to Vegas Trial begins in lawsuit against Colorado theme park after 6-year-old's fall to her death Busch Gardens closing Stanley Falls Flume after 52 years Kennywood cancels 21-plus nights due to fights, reiterates "Zero-Tolerance" policy The Legacy of Schwarzkopf Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com
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Episode 94 - Electric Mayhem
Side Friction - Episode 94 - "Electric Mayhem” August 30th, 2025 Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic go a lot lighter on Six Flags (well, relatively) this week with one of the more varied assortment of news stories with some mile rabbit trails thrown in as a bonus. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: What to Expect Kings Island announces revival of beloved ride with modern upgrades The Legacy of Schwarzkopf Knott’s Berry Farm Locks Up Your Wallet Boy, 10, hospitalized after electric shock on bumper car at Israeli amusement park Flying Turns: Chicago’s Riverview Park ride is reborn at Knoebels Amusement Resort Appetronix robot arm might make your food in a theme park soon X2 coaster gets a little TLC at Six Flags Magic Mountain Downed trees cut power to Knoebels Disneyland ends early access privilege and introduces Lightning Lane Waldameer’s Original Endless River Closing; New Water Rides Coming in 2026 - Erie News Now Multiple women banned from Kennywood Park after fight breaks out on adults-only night Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com
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Episode 93 - Unhitched
Side Friction - Episode 93 - "Unhitched” August 23rd, 2025 Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic (as well as the entire community) can't get away from Six Flags so join them for another dive into the mess that circles the chain. Even if Six Flags isn't your thing this episodes doesn't forget about you. Dragon wagon loses part on the track Kings Island Teaser Six Flags to Cut 2026 Capital Spending on New Rides in the US at Cedar Point, Kings Island, and Other Parks Amid Attendance Decline Big changes coming this year to Cedar Point's Halloweekends: What to know before you go Six Flags is under investigation for fraud as it tries to reel in more visitors Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Lawsuit Iconic roller coaster opens for the first time this season Lagoon's legacy: 3 generations of family business Lagoon’s 2026 Attraction? Kennywood hosting two 21-plus nights British man rides 55 different roller coasters in one week Bubba from 100.7 Star breaks record on Kennywood's Steel Curtain roller coaster Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com
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Episode 92 - Closed for Litigation
Side Friction - Episode 92 - "Closed for Litigation” August 16th, 2025 Yes, more Six Flags talk from Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic but entertaining and a shorter duration this week. If you are tired of Six Flags, don't worry, plenty of other stuff besides Six Flags gets addressed as well. Carowinds Guests Blindsided as Entire Park Suddenly Closes—Here’s What We Know JOANN Fabrics, Party City, Toys R Us, Red Lobster — private equity drove all of them to the ground Did sirens curse Cedar Point? Power Tower breaks, roller coasters shut down, evacuated After Cedar Point coaster breakdowns, Ohio legislator pushes for change. See the proposal Final days of beloved TX amusement park brings a 'roller coaster of emotions’ The Construction of Six Flags Great Adventure's New Roller Coaster Is Interesting Thirteen children hurt in pleasure park ride accident and police issue update Wacky worm gets hooked Coney Beach Pleasure Park in Porthcawl Tropical Americas News Update: Construction, Permits, and Rumors for Animal Kingdom Shaquille O’Neal roller coaster overlay coming to Hersheypark Lagoon test roller coaster collides with HVAC technician allegedly causing ‘permanent disfigurement,’ park denies claims Rip Ride Rockit rollercoaster will permanently close next week - WFTV Mastodon: https://worldkey.io/@sidefriction Web: https://sidefriction.com
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