In summer 2023 Europa Park visitors were planning to have fun until disaster struck and it wasn't the first time at this Park. Then less than 3 months later another shocking incident occurred. Sources: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/23493096/injured-stage-collapses-europa-park/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12408069/Pirates-arrrrr-arrrgh-Moment-platform-collapses-sea-faring-amusement-park-sending-acrobats-plummeting-weeks-blaze-caused-German-theme-park-close.html https://presse.europap...
May 08, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Australia has had its fair share of theme park accidents, and in this episode we'll take you through several unimaginable stories, from a stunt show gone horribly wrong, to an unthinkable tragedy that claimed the life of a six year old boy. Sources: 9 News , 9 News , ABC , news.com.au , SMH , 9 News , Yahoo News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 09, 2024•18 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this episode we tell the story of when a Megadrop ride went wrong in Queensland and we recount 4 occasions when roller coasters failed, twice in Australia and twice in the U.S. Find us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Twitter Podcast produced by: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ If you have a story get in touch: hello@piccolopodcasts.com.au Podcast Creator and Executive Producer: Andrew Menczel Season 4 produced by: Andrew Menczel, Emmeline Peterson and Emilie Lauer. Sources Learn mor...
Mar 27, 2024•22 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this episode, we bring you three different stories of fairground f*ckups that no one could have predicted, from an after hours tragedy to someone who was hit by a rollercoaster...and survived. Easter Show Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dreadful-days-across-the-world/id1536362713?i=1000567463271 Find us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Twitter Podcast produced by: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ If you have a story get in touch: hello@piccolopodcasts.com.au Podcast Cre...
Mar 12, 2024•16 min•Season 4Ep. 2
The podcast returns for Season 4 after a 2 year hiatus. In the first episode of the season we cover the terrible events of March 24, 2022 at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida. Find us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Twitter Podcast produced by: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ If you have a story get in touch: hello@piccolopodcasts.com.au Podcast Creator and Executive Producer: Andrew Menczel Season 4 produced by: Andrew Menczel, Emmeline Peterson and Emilie Lauer. Sources: Fox News, WESH2 ...
Feb 27, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to sexual violence from 9:07. In this episode we cover four incidents that have occurred just this year. The first two occurred at this years Sydney Royal Easter Show, Australia. The second incident happened at Kenjeran Park in East Java's Surabaya City. The final story relates to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. If you found this content triggering, help is available. Australia 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 USA RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline 800...
Jun 23, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Disneyland, it's the happiest place on earth. At least that's what the Mickey Mouse club wants us all to believe. For sources please click here. Find us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 08, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 5
This is the most horrific story we've covered on Fairground F*ck-ups. Two tragic accidents at two different waterslides and two tragic young lives lost. In this story we cover the Napa High waterslide accident that occurred at Waterworld in Concord, California in 1997, injuring dozens and killing one - Quimby Ghilotti. The second tragedy took place on the Verruckt waterslide at Schlitterbahn, Kansas City in 2016 - taking the life of 10 year old Caleb Schwab. For sources please click here. Find u...
May 18, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Kings Island amusement park celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, but it hasn't always been thrills and fun. The 9th of June 1991 at Kings Island amusement park in Ohio became known as 'Black Sunday' after a terrifying series of events led to 3 guests losing their lives. Hear this tragic story. For sources please click here. Find us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
May 04, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 3
The Ohio State Fair begins this year on July 27th, 5 years and 1 day after an incident that shattered lives and brought about changes to the way Fairgrounds are regulated. For sources please click here. Find us on social media: Instagram TikTok YouTube Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 27, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 2
This season we begin by taking a look at the horrific number of theme park accidents that have occurred as Fairgrounds reopened all over the world after pandemic lockdowns. It may be easy to blame the pandemic, but all the pandemic has done is exacerbate already existing problems within the industry - poor staff training, inadequate safety procedures and lacklustre ride maintenance. This episode we cover 6 stories from 2021 that took place across the US including: Springshot, Morey's Piers, New ...
Apr 20, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Story written by Mitchell and Lindsay Hall Narrator Holly Mitchell Producers Andrew Menczel and Holly Mitchell Sources https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-21/dreamworld-ardent-leisure-charges/12475538 https://www.afr.com/companies/tourism/dreamworld-tragedy-an-accident-waiting-to-happen-20200225-p5441k https://www.9news.com.au/national/gold-coast-news-queensland-workplace-health-and-safety-notified-over-two-more-incidents-at-dreamworld-theme-park/41405980-c0fa-4eff-b2e0-f8edd86561ba https://www....
Aug 18, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Story written by Mitchell and Lindsay Hall Narrator Holly Mitchell Producers Andrew Menczel and Holly Mitchell Sources https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-21/dreamworld-ardent-leisure-charges/12475538 https://www.afr.com/companies/tourism/dreamworld-tragedy-an-accident-waiting-to-happen-20200225-p5441k https://www.9news.com.au/national/gold-coast-news-queensland-workplace-health-and-safety-notified-over-two-more-incidents-at-dreamworld-theme-park/41405980-c0fa-4eff-b2e0-f8edd86561ba https://www....
Aug 11, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode we head to Russia's Transvaal Park. The Moscow waterpark opened in 2002 and was symbol of Russia's newfound booming private industry. The park closed in 2004. Story written by Mitchell and Lindsay Hall Narrator Holly Mitchell Producers Andrew Menczel and Holly Mitchell Sources: https://de.zxc.wiki/wiki/Nodar_Wachtangowitsch_Kantscheli https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transvaal_Park http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/3489915.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3492393.stm http...
Jun 24, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 5
If Action Park existed today, would you go? Producer of the show Andrew Menczel is joined by Seth Porges, director and producer of the Class Action Park documentary. Seth Porges is a journalist and filmmaker. Previously, he worked as editor at Popular Mechanics and has appeared in roughly 50 episodes of Travel's Mysteries at the Museum . He holds the world record for giving the most unique Nerd Nite talks and is widely cited as a leading expert on the history of pinball. His unique ability to de...
Jun 16, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Our first episode on Action Park covered it's wildly mismanaged Water World, you can listen to that here. This season, we cover Action Park's Motor World. Story written by Mitchell and Lindsay Hall Narrator Holly Mitchell Producers Andrew Menczel and Holly Mitchell Keep up with the show at https://www.instagram.com/fairgroundpod/ This series is produced by Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ https://twitter.com/piccolopodcasts https://www.instagram.com/piccolopodcasts/ See omnystud...
Jun 10, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Would you go back to SeaWorld after listening to the last episode? Producer of the show Andrew Menczel is joined by John Gregory, from the Theme Park Tribune, to discuss the ethical questions surrounding SeaWorld. John Gregory has covered sports, politics, government and health care for a variety of news outlets, including the Illinois Radio Network and Rivet News Radio, as well as freelance work for the Florida Radio Network and contributing to the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast. He is a ...
Jun 02, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 2
To begin season 2 we delve into the complicated history of Seaworld, specifically the tragic death of Dawn Brancheau and the suffering of poor Tilikum the Orca. Sources: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2017/01/tilikum-seaworld-orca-killer-whale-dies/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SeaWorld_San_Diego https://medium.com/@kiaramunich/orcas-the-dark-side-of-seaworld-14023000122d https://www.blackfishmovie.com/ Story written by Mitchell and Lindsay Hall Narrator Holly Mitchell Producers Andrew...
May 26, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Moloch is the biblical name of a Canaanite god associated with child sacrifice, through fire or war. The investigation into the Luna Park fire of 1979 has involved demons and gangsters. Find out the story in this episode of Fairground Fuck Ups. Story written by: Mitchell and Lindsay Hall This series is being produced by Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ or https://twitter.com/piccolopodcasts & https://www.instagram.com/piccolopodcasts/ Keep up with the show at: https://www.in...
Dec 06, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Tragedy struck Luna Park in 1979. Story written by: Mitchell and Lindsay Hall This series is being produced by Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ or https://twitter.com/piccolopodcasts & https://www.instagram.com/piccolopodcasts/ Keep up with the show at: https://www.instagram.com/fairgroundpod/ Sources https://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/disaster/industrial/display/22130-luna-park-ghost-train-fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0QoBgzn3ys https://www.dailytelegraph.com....
Nov 29, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Action Park, in New Jersey, was infamous for its wild and dangerous rides, but it had a sinister undertone. This is our first visit to the park and it won't be our last. Story written by: Mitchell and Lindsay Hall This series is being produced by Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ or https://twitter.com/piccolopodcasts & https://www.instagram.com/piccolopodcasts/ Keep up with the show at: https://www.instagram.com/fairgroundpod/ or https://twitter.com/fairgroundpod Produced by...
Nov 22, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Battersea Park, England, and Edmonton, Canada, are the scenes for the two stories in this episode. They are about the Big Dipper and Mindbender accidents. Story written by: Mitchell and Lindsay Hall This series is being produced by Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ or https://twitter.com/piccolopodcasts & https://www.instagram.com/piccolopodcasts/ Keep up with the show at: https://www.instagram.com/fairgroundpod/ or https://twitter.com/fairgroundpod Produced by: Andrew Mencze...
Nov 15, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This shocking story takes place at Six Flags Great Adventure Park in Jackson, New Jersey. Story written by: Mitchell and Lindsay Hall This series is being produced by Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ or https://twitter.com/piccolopodcasts & https://www.instagram.com/piccolopodcasts/ Keep up with the show at: https://www.instagram.com/fairgroundpod/ or https://twitter.com/fairgroundpod Produced by: Andrew Menczel References Kathleen Robinson, “Haunted by Fire”, NFPA Journal –...
Nov 08, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Kaitlyn Lassiter is an extraordinarily brave woman, hear her story. New episodes of this podcast series will be released every Monday. This series is being produced by Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ or https://twitter.com/piccolopodcasts & https://www.instagram.com/piccolopodcasts/ Keep up with the show at: https://www.instagram.com/fairgroundpod/ or https://twitter.com/fairgroundpod Produced by: Andrew Menczel Story written by Paul Dennett Sources: Schreiner, 2008 https:/...
Nov 01, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1
