Thrill Factor

Thrill Factor (2015)

EndedDocumentary 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.

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday at 20:00 (30 min)

Last Episode

Bobsled Shred
Season 1Episode 1030 min

Bobsled Shred

Kari & Tory ride down a bobsled 60 mph around dangerous curves at Lake Placid, NY, a training ground for Olympian bobsled riders. However, will the thrill of the bobsled match that of the traditional roller coaster ride?

Sep 9, 2015

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E10Bobsled ShredSep 9, 2015
S01E09Air HeadsSep 9, 2015
S01E08Slippery When WetSep 2, 2015
S01E07In the Driver's SeatSep 2, 2015
S01E06Surviving the ApocalypseAug 26, 2015
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Cast

Kari Byron

Kari Byron

plays herself
Tory Belleci

Tory Belleci

plays himself
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Characters

Host

Host

played by Kari Byron
Host

Host

played by Tory Belleci
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