robbalvey Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) Hey everyone! Set your DVR's! Travel Channel's Thrill Factor starts TOMORROW night (Wednesday, 8pm/7pm central) and you'll see some TPR footage in a number of episodes! As some of you may know, I have been working with Travel Channel for many years consulting on many shows and writing articles for the website, and we have also contributed some of our amazing footage for this show as well! Here's a little more about the show: Thrill Factor explores the exciting world of thrill rides, waterslides and other heart-pumping experiences through a scientific lens. Sharing their passion for both adventure and science, hosts Kari Byron and Tory Belleci dive into the amazing engineering, physics and biomechanics that explain why these rides excite adrenaline junkies around the world. Whether it’s jumping out of planes, racing IndyCars or plummeting down the world’s tallest waterslide, each episode offers a different and daring thrill. Kari and Tory use themselves as guinea pigs, strapping in to these fast and frightening rides to collect data about the science of fun. Be sure to watch starting tomorrow! Edited August 11, 2015 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 OnePass created! Been waiting for this for a while, Kari Byron as been promoting it on Facebook for quite a while but only recently revealed the name of the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedlr Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Awesome! I've been waiting for this show to air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALT2870 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 They were up at Glenwood Caverns earlier this Summer for this show. I believe it shows later this fall. Glad to see your consulting, hopefully some knowledge actually goes down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Thanks for the heads up! been watching Epic Thills on Sundays, but had no idea there was another show also premiering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I have seen some previews for this show...looks great. We will definitely be watching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 DVR has been locked and loaded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thanks for the reminder! I knew a new show was starting soon but could not remember when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 I didn't get a chance to watch tonight. Who tuned it? Was the show decent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I wasn't able to watch the show as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I'm a huge mythbusters fan so my opinion is a little biased, but I really enjoyed the show! I'm a huge geek when it comes to coaster physics, so the emphasis on the science of the rides was a nice fresh approach, and I didn't hear any incorrect facts that stood out. So overall I liked it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewesker Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I thought it was good. Made me want to get out and ride Thunderbird pronto! The whole Men vs Women thing didn't really click with me, but it was still fun to see the coaster get so much love. The segment on Steel Dragon 2000 was longer than I expected, and that's also where Robb showed up. Looks like an incredible ride. Falcon's Fury also looked fun, but seeing Kumba for just a few seconds was the highlight for me. I'll probably tune in next week. Obviously there's a ton to nitpick about what they edit and what they talk about but I also understand the target demographic is probably not the enthusiasts that frequent this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx24 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Recorded both episodes last night on my DVR. Plan on watching them as soon as I get home from work this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I didn't get a chance to watch tonight. Who tuned it? Was the show decent? I liked how they explained the physics behind some of the attractions and the mechanics of how they worked (particularly Falcon's Fury)--very accessible. You show up in it riding Steel Dragon (along with Matt and Lauren). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I wish I could've watched yesterday, but Big Brother was on at the same time . Hopefully there will be a link online soon, because this seems like an interesting show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 It was one of the better park/ride related shows with more of a focus on the technical side of things which I liked, but the hosts are kind of douchey imo. Also, it absolutely solidified Busch Gardens Tampa as one of the top 5 parks I want to visit. That place looks so awesome to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 ^I wouldn't call the hosts "douchey," but they were very "earnest" and a little annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Hero Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I saw it last night, it was pretty good. There was a clip on Steel Dragon 2000 where I briefly saw Robb lol. The Thunderbird portion was cool too, but I'm pretty sure I've ridden Kingda Ka so many times that no launch (besides Dodonpa) would jack up my heartrate like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 ^^ I find most of these shows have super irritating hosts but I'll admit these two weren't as bad as the guy that's on the Epic Thrills gig on Sundays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Does anyone know if the show is online anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I thought it was good. Made me want to get out and ride Thunderbird pronto! The whole Men vs Women thing didn't really click with me, but it was still fun to see the coaster get so much love. The segment on Steel Dragon 2000 was longer than I expected, and that's also where Robb showed up. Looks like an incredible ride. Falcon's Fury also looked fun, but seeing Kumba for just a few seconds was the highlight for me. I'll probably tune in next week. Obviously there's a ton to nitpick about what they edit and what they talk about but I also understand the target demographic is probably not the enthusiasts that frequent this site. I agree...well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I checked on Travel Channel's website and the two episodes that aired yesterday will be replayed on Sunday at 11:00 and 11:30 PM EST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 The segment on Steel Dragon 2000 was longer than I expected, and that's also where Robb showed up. Looks like an incredible ride. I'm curious to see it! I sent them two different versions of the ride, one that we shot in 2013, and then an updated one a few weeks ago that had the new Manta-clone in the background. I'm curious to know which one they used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 ^I think it was the 2013 footage; at least I didn't notice the Manta clone anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 ^I think it was the 2013 footage; at least I didn't notice the Manta clone anywhere. agreed. .did not see a manta clone in the background. (didn't see TPR/Robb thanked either tho. . but I'm sure there must have been something in the credits. .they just went by REAL fast) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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