Side Friction - Episode 127 - "Gone Wild"

May 2nd, 2026

Bob, Greg and Steph keep rabbit trails to a minimum this week but that's only because a lot of the stories in the news are entertaining enough so there is plenty to laugh at even amongst some of the negative stories for the week.

• Over 1,000 Teens Storm Icon Park in Orlando as Fights Break Out and Deputies Are Injured, Leading to 9 Arrests
  • Sheriff sends clear warning to stop 2nd planned 'Takeover' of Icon Park
• Chaos at Six Flags St. Louis opening day as 'large fight' involving 100 people breaks out
• Six Flags ride abruptly shut down over cell phone violation, leaving riders stuck 200ft high
• Ride collapses at amusement park in Brazil, video shows
• Six Flags New England shares information regarding ride evacuation
• Q&A with new Carowinds boss as Six Flags shakes up leadership across its parks
• Thirty-one sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction
• Epic Universe News Update: Open Hub Technology and Fireworks Tests
• Court fight puts local coaster at risk as county alleges lease violations at Lakemont Park
• 2,000 bats, cavern glow-up among wild changes at Magic Kingdom's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Family-Owned Amusement Park Named Best in the U.S. for 2026 — and It's Free to Enter
  • Knoebels Amusement Resort marks 100th anniversary
• 3 Bald Eagles Remain Missing from Sanctuary at Dolly Parton's Dollywood After Storm Damaged Enclosure
• Restored Smithsonian carousel returns to the National Mall
• 60-Ton Animatronic Dinosaur Bursts Into Flames at Kansas Theme Park After Getting Struck by Lightning
  • Lightning strike destroys Touchdown Jesus statue

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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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