Episode #198: Mutually Assured Trim Brakes

<p>In this week's episode, nukes come up an odd amount of times...nonetheless it is an entertaining show this week without question. The first half contains a lot of catching up that we have to do, from missing a week with Florida. Then, the second half is time to tackle a huge controversy in the coaster community: trim brakes. Their purpose and the confirmation bias that seems to exist around them in the community are looked at extensively. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Show Notes:</span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.dollywood.com/themepark/rides/big-bear-mountain/">Big Bear Mountain opening in May</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.dollywood.com/blog/new-dolly-parton-experience-coming-in-2024/"> Dolly Parton Experience museum announced for 2024 season</a></li> <li><a href= "http://twitter.com/Dollywood/status/1633972225916252167">Dollywood also has great communication with their guests</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.npr.org/2023/03/11/1162863883/kiska-the-loneliest-whale-in-the-world-dies-at-canada-amusement-park"> The world's oldest orca passes away at 45 years old at Marineland</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.cedarpoint.com/early-entry">Cedar Point early entry rides</a> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.visitkingsisland.com/season-passes/early-ride-times">Kings Island early ride times</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href= "https://wdwnt.com/2023/03/mario-kart-popcorn-bucket-finally-races-into-universal-studios-hollywood/"> Cool toy with hidden popcorn bucket arrives at Universal Studios Hollywood</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/03/21/final-pieces-of-orlando-freefall-drop-tower-at-icon-park-are-removed/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wkmg6"> Orlando Free Fall now completely dismantled</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.sixflags.com/ameri