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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