Fairground F*ck Ups

Fairground F*ck Ups

Fairground fuck ups is an award winning true crime podcast dedicated to bringing you the tragic stories from theme park accidents from all over the world. These shocking stories reveal how negligence and greed has led to some horrific accidents and that the ensuing penalties often fall short of providing justice for the victims and their families. Join Piccolo Podcasts as we delve into the nitty-gritty, blood-curdling tales that are sure to make you think twice about taking a ride on the next amusement park ride you come across.

Episodes

May 8, 2024 19 mins
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-week...
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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
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March 27, 2024 22 mins
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...
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March 12, 2024 16 mins
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 ...
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February 27, 2024 25 mins
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: Andre...
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June 23, 2022 17 mins
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  1...
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June 8, 2022 19 mins
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
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May 17, 2022 25 mins
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...
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May 3, 2022 16 mins
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 ...
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April 27, 2022 21 mins
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
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April 20, 2022 39 mins
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 t...
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August 18, 2021 18 mins
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-dreamw...
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August 11, 2021 22 mins
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-dreamw...
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June 23, 2021 21 mins
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/eur...
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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 le...
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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/picco...
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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 ...
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May 26, 2021 28 mins
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 M...
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December 6, 2020 21 mins
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...
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November 29, 2020 18 mins
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://...
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