Side Friction: Roller Coasters and the Parks They Live In

Side Friction - Episode 118 - "Omaha's Biggest"
February 28th, 2026
Bob, Greg and especially Ryan the Ride Mechanic are in rare form tonight as the rabbit trails hit some pretty funny moments -- especially starting the show off. Plenty of news gets talked about to keep you up to date.
You Care What We Think: Biggest Cock In Omaha 
United Parks & Resorts Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results
Stardust Racers Refurbishment Extended Again at Epic Universe
Twin Brothers Allegedly Injured on New Harry Potter Ride at Universal Orlando After It 'Thrusted Erratically' Mid-Ride
A Theme Park with Spongebob AND Jurassic World? Universal Kids Resort Deep Dive
Doswell Virginia Industrial & Infrastructure Opportunity
Six Flags says 'We want you back' | New CEO's plans for future 
Does Dolly Parton have competition? Nate Bargatze's Nashville theme park plans
Kennywood restores iconic trash can for upcoming season 
Super Bowl LX players lose thousands to California's 'jock tax' on athlete income 
Disney World's Villains Land Is Pivoting Away From Scaring Kids
Disneyland abandoned plans for Disney Villains land, report says 
A Beloved Amusement Park Nearly Closed for Good 6 Years Ago. Now It's Preparing for Its 100th Birthday 
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Side Friction - Episode 117 - "Flares and Orange Vests"
February 21st, 2026
Bob and Ryan the Ride Mechanic hold down the fort since Greg is a little under the weather this week but there is plenty to talk about starting off with Six Flags and ending with Geauga Lake.
Six Flags 2025 Results Six Flags (FUN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Beloved Roller Coaster Is Permanently Shutting Down After 33 Years
Six Flags begins building new 'record-breaking' roller coaster on Wednesday https://opencoaster.net/@ElToroRyan/116093195168193545    

Kentucky Kingdom gives sneak peak at its 1st new roller coaster since 2019 
Allegiant Announces "Flight #925: Destination Dollywood" for Travelers Headed to the Great Smoky Mountains this November 
Disney Files NEW Permit for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets 
New Jersey man accused of boosting almost $200K of metal from Ferris wheel renovation site
Aurora begins development of new park at former Geauga Lake site 
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Side Friction - Episode 116 - "Dragon Fire"
February 14th, 2026
Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic talk about the scraps of news this week amongst rabbit trails that are sure to entertain.
Social media age verification is full of risks and unclear rewards 
Alton Towers U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass for people with ADHD and autism 
Beloved Theme Park Files for Bankruptcy 4 Years After Fatal Accident That Killed 6-Year-Old Girl 
Elon Musk's Tunnel Company Chosen to Develop Transit System to Connect Universal Orlando Theme Parks Experts say Elon Musk's tunnel empire has a 99% chance of ending in serious trouble – Morning Overview 
Crossing Norway's fjords is going to get easier with world's first submerged floating tunnel

Brendan Fraser is back for a new 'Mummy' movie — should Universal update coaster?
Locals breathe fire as dragon from iconic Playland coaster chucked in dumpster: 'Should be in a museum'
Six Flags Great Adventure reveals return of 'Wild' ride and guest experience upgrades for the upcoming season
Mr. Freeze ride at Six Flags Over Texas is about to get even cooler 
Levchuk: Amusement park not returning 
Office Building Getting Demolished to Make Way for New Disneyland Resort Parking Structure 
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Side Friction - Episode 115 - "The Search for More Gold"
February 7th, 2026
Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic are back to finding rabbit trails in an episode that finally has some bigger news stories and a lot of real time surprises.
New Gold Pass Benefit: Visit Regional Six Flags Parks for Free
Six Flags changes filming policy for roller coaster POVs
Kings Island announces return of classic ride Polyp Octopus Monsters

Alton Towers to remove disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety 
Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive
Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits Starbucks scraps $250,000 cap on boss's use of company jet 

You can say 'I do' at Disney's Haunted Mansion starting this summer  
Universal Orlando Launches New Advertising Campaign Ahead of Super Bowl LX  Here's Why Companies Can't Say 'Super Bowl' in Their Super Bowl Ads 

'Hell of a day:' Texts reveal state inspectors' response to Universal roller coaster death
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Opens This Summer
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Side Friction - Episode 114 - "Blizzard Beach IRL"
January 31st, 2026
Bob, Greg and Ryan the Ride Mechanic have another slower news week but we get to hear about the Netherlands from Ryan as well as everything freezing over.
Rare Extreme Cold Watch Issued for Walt Disney World: Wind Chills Could Drop to 7F Degrees
Canada gives conditional approval for Marineland to export remaining belugas to the US
Dreamland to put historic Scenic Railway into 'retirement'
Six Flags Great Adventure - 450 ft. tall Crane for Roller Coaster Construction
POV Antique Autos at Indiana Beach 
Swedish amusement park fined over fatal roller coaster derailment
Who can pronounce death in FL 
Arnolds park receives $100K investment
Legend - Arnolds Park (Image 22) 
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