Side Friction - Episode 134 - "Gargantuan Vertical Waterfall"

June 27th, 2026

Bob, Ryan the Ride Mechanic and Steph talk about some disappointing news, weird news, and then a few bits of good news with a whole lot of extra conversation in between in another entertaining episode.

• Realistic Mario - Oren Brimer as Luigi
• Disney details plans to make dark ride vehicles disappear
• Fun Spot to close Atlanta location in August
  • Fun Spot Atlanta family, thank you for the memories…
• Universal Kids Resort promised family thrills, but delivered a $550M concrete carnival
• Six Flags Postpones Record-Breaking Dive Roller Coaster 4 Days Before Grand Opening
• Is Six Flags' new coaster Phantom Spire? What the park is and isn't saying
• Teen climbs out of Disneyland attraction mid-ride, taken to hospital
• Man banned from Kennywood after trespassing in restricted area, officials say
• Nashville Shores waterpark sold to out-of-state company for more than $12 million
• Cedar Point confirms metal piece fell from roller coaster after guest claims she was 'almost' hit
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• Fan favorite Whizzer roller coaster reopens at Six Flags Great America
• Knott's Berry Farm tests Montezooma launch coaster at full speed
• Zachs get half-price admission at Michigan's Adventure Friday
• BBQ Train

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Side Friction - Episode 133 - "Get Stuck, Have Fun, Don't Die"

June 20th, 2026

Bob, Greg, Ryan the Ride Mechanic have a fun collection of news stories along with more ride stoppages, the AI invastion, and share an example of why martial arts may not be ideal for automation.

• Hersheypark, GIANT Center union workers ratify contract, company says
• Star-Spangled Laff Trakk
• 4 rescued after ride stalls 120 feet in air at Six Flags St. Louis
• Man Attends Video Meeting From Active Roller Coaster
• Disney's Imagineering Announces Partnership with Adobe Firefly to Use AI Models for Park Designs
• Get ready for Disney's big AI ads push
• Top Disney AI Exec Gushes About Chatbot Assistant He Calls His 'Son' - Business Insider
• Ocean City Boardwalk Subcommittee proposes alternative to "Icona in Wonderland"
• British roller coaster club visits Memphis Kiddie Park
• Criminality not suspected after 12 kids sent to hospital in electrical incident at B.C. water park
• Amusement Park Guests Had to Be 'Rappelled' to the Ground on Ropes After Being Stranded on Gondola Ride
• Alabama Adventure announces the return of Rampage the wooden roller coaster and teases major upcoming announcement
• More Spikes!
• You have to see this! Child kicked by robot at amusement park

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Side Friction - Episode 132 - "The Don"

June 13th, 2026

Bob, Ryan the Ride Mechanic and Steph know it's not winter because it's hot outside but with all the announcements this week you'd think it was winter. This is a show you'll certainly want to listen to not only because it's a fun show but because there's a ton of cool stuff being talked about this week.

• Waldameer Unveils New 'Eagle's Pursuit' Coaster for 2027
  • Eagle's Pursuit POV
• 2026 New Attraction | Fun-Plex - Omaha, Nebraska
• Funtime Fun Park Announcement
  • Facebook Free Funtime Video
• New in 2027 | Rip Roarin' Falls | Carowinds
  • Rip Roarin' Falls POV at Carowinds!
• Pennsylvania amusement park rolls out memberships for first time
• Kennywood chaperone policy in effect all day June 6
  • This Amusement Park Just Announced Strict Chaperone Policy for Teens of a Certain Age
• Fire breaks out under Six Flags Magic Mountain roller coaster
• Terrifying 'Tilt' Coaster Strands Riders at 160 Feet in the Air Twice in One Weekend
• Riders briefly stuck on Untamed Roller Coaster at Canobie Lake Park
• Ride mechanic says roller coasters are built to fail safely
• People Named Ryan To Take Over Mall Of America For Free Roller Coaster Record Attempt
• Holiday World teasing huge announcement: 'We've been keeping a secret'
• unknown - Coolspring Ranch (Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States)
• Tidal Force at Pennsylvania's Largest Amusement Park | Hersheypark

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