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
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• 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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