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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