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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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