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

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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

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Side Friction - Episode 91 - "Six Flags Fatigue”

August 9th, 2025

A few little things happened at Six Flags this week so Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic dive in with just a small helping of the complete wasteland that the chain has seemingly become almost overnight. If you stick through all the bad news (presented in a hopefully entertaining way) you'll get to hear all about Greg's trip to Japan.

• Six Flags Mexico Unveils Speedway Stunt Coaster for 2026 - Coaster101
• Six Flags out Six Flagged themselves
  • Six Flags calls off Fright Fest during Bowie park’s final season
  • No Christmas spirit: Six Flags Over Georgia cancels Holiday in the Park
  • Six Flags Great Adventure cancels Holiday in the Park and delays Kingda Ka coaster replacement
  • Six Flags CEO Richard Zimmerman stepping down
  • Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Reports 2025 Second Quarter Results
  • Shareholders Elect Four Independent Directors to the Six Flags Board
• Police release review after child drowns at Hersheypark
• '360 Degree' amusement park ride breaks in half in Saudi Arabia
• Universal Orlando and WWE team up for Halloween Horror Nights Haunt based on the Wyatt Sicks
• Lake Compounce set to retire Holiday Lights event after 2025 season
• Herschend sells three parks to bowling alley company following Palace acquisition
• ええじゃないかってどんなアトラクション?
• Bye-bye Snoopy?