Side Friction - Episode 106 - "It's Gonna be the Greatest..."

November 22nd, 2025

Ryan the Ride Mechanic, Greg and Bob have another incredibly fun filled conversation consisting of various different topics including all the news.... well, ride vehicles, from IAAPA, some announcements, theories, and, well.... isms.

• Wonderland Amusement Park, Amarillo icon since 1951, is officially up for sale
• Mack Rides CEO addresses fatal incident on roller coaster at Universal Epic Universe
• State ride inspectors wrote no reports after Universal roller coaster death, agency indicates
• SeaWorld class action alleges theme park chain uses 'bait-and-switch' tactics
• IAAPA Expo 2025: All the ride vehicles revealed for new theme park attractions
• Dolly Parton offers health update after missing IAAPA induction ceremony
• Zamperla: just being silly
• Intamin X ETF Ride Systems, Multi Dimension Mover
• Nate Bargatze Reviewing Sites for Nateland Amusement Park, Partners With Storyland Studios
• Already ready for summer fun: Kennywood, Sandcastle, Idlewild announce 2026 opening dates
• Iconic waterfront amusement park in Myrtle Beach to open new roller coaster

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Side Friction - Episode 105 - "SBNO"

November 15th, 2025

Greg, Ryan the Ride Mechanic and Bob decide that this is an anything goes week as they all vent about dumb chains and closed museums. In an effort to keep some sanity, however, they scoured the web to find some news stories that aren't about parks being closed or falling flags.

• Herschend To Acquire Silverwood
• Cedar Point shares incredible videos of northern lights in Ohio illuminating night sky above park's roller coasters
• Six Flags says closing or selling more parks is 'priority'
  • Six Flags Eyes More 'Underperforming' Parks for Closure as Revenue Falls Short of Expectations
  • Six Flags warns it could close more parks as financial woes mount
• Six Flags facing federal lawsuit as pension fund accuses company of hiding years of neglect
  • Securities Fraud Investigation Into Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN) Announced
• JANA PARTNERS PROVIDES UPDATE ON SIX FLAGS INVESTOR GROUP
• Exclusive: Future of old Six Flags site might resemble National Harbor, Md. leaders say
• Netflix is opening its first amusement park – and it's completely free
• Oasis Amusement Park On Lake Of The Ozarks Will Be Open By Fall 2026, Developer Says
• Last two boater bros busted for trashing historic Playland amusement park in boneheaded stunt
• Russian AI Robot Faceplants
• Pittsburgh-area man recreates Kennywood on Rollercoaster Tycoon video game
• Waldameer's Wacky Shack turns 55

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Side Friction - Episode 104 - "End of America"

November 8th, 2025

Greg, Ryan the Ride Mechanic and Bob discuss a lot of dumb news including Bob talking about the last day of Six Flags America.

• Fire-Rescue Superheroes Scale Inova Loudoun Hospital to Deliver Halloween Treats
• Six Flags of America closes in Bowie
  • Superman breaks down at SFA
  • Dumb guy climbs Batwing on the last day of Six Flags America
• YouTube Shoutouts:
  • ROBB ZIPP AT SIX FLAGS AMERICA'S LAST DAY 11-2-2025
  • Savage Mister
  • Drens Adventure
• Couple helps secure rider after seatbelt fails on Worlds of Fun's Mamba roller coaster
  • Worlds of Fun visitors say they had to hold down young girls after alleged seat belt malfunction on roller coaster
• 2 girls fall from Ferris wheel at Louisiana harvest festival: Sheriff
• Intoxicated passenger falls out of amusement ride in Port Hardy
• Cedar Point cased in terrorist attack plot foiled by FBI. What to know
  • Feds: Suspects in Ferndale terror case also cased Cedar Point; one is tied to video game lawsuit
• New Report Shows Just How Bad Things Are for This Florida Theme Park Giant | Disney Dining
• Stupid lawsuit of the week: NJ mother's lawsuit over kid who called her 'Karen' at amusement park dismissed by appeals court

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