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Side Friction: Roller Coasters and the Parks They Live InEnd of America Side Friction - Episode 104 - "End of America" November 8th, 2025 Greg, Ryan the Ride Mechanic and Bob discuss a lot of dumb news including Bob talking about the last day of Six Flags America. Fire-Rescue Superheroes Scale Inova Loudoun Hospital to Deliver Halloween Treats Six Flags of America closes in Bowie Superman breaks down at SFA Dumb guy climbs Batwing on the last day of Six Flags America YouTube Shoutouts: ROBB ZIPP AT SIX FLAGS AMERICA'S LAST DAY 11-2-2025 Savage Mister Drens Adventure Couple helps secure rider after seatbelt fails on...
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Exploring New England with Ryan ZippNorthern Lights, Chasing More Vermont Foliage & Wrapping Up Last EpisodeIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his adventures over the last week chasing both the Northern Lights and peak fall foliage with his camera. The conditions allowed for an incredibly vivid Aurora display in his home area of coastal Connecticut that could even be seen brightly with the naked eye and of course allowed for some spectacular photos. The following day he headed north to Vermont to enjoy peak foliage colors in the south/central part of the state while staying in the town of Plymouth as a home base. Ryan wraps up this...
2024-10-1729 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippPeak Color In Vermont's Northeast Kingdom & Stowe AreasIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his recent trip up to northern Vermont to chase the peak foliage color with his came. With a home base of East Burke in the Northeast Kingdom he was able to capture some stunning scenes, including the surreal Northern Lights one of the nights there! He also drives through the winding narrow road through Smuggler's Notch and finishes the weekend off in the always beautiful Stowe area.
2024-10-1028 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippFall Foliage Chasing Commences In Northern VT & White MountainsIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his recent trip to northern Vermont and western side of the White Mountains chasing the early colorful foliage with his camera. Although color wasn't at peak levels yet there was some to be found in the NEK and the most vibrant in Franconia where Ryan ended his trip at the beautiful Echo Lake Beach. He also talks about his future plans int he coming weeks and which parts of New England will be peaking next.
2024-10-0335 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippClosing Out Summer In Southern Coastal Maine (OOB/York/Ogunquit)In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his trip to the beautiful southern Maine coast to officially close out Summer here in New England. Staying at historic inns in both Old Orchard Beach & York by the beach Ryan is able to get a shoulder season stay with amazing views at a much lower cost and with less tourists around. No visit to this area is complete without stopping by Perkins Cove and walking the Marginal Way path along the ocean as well.
2024-09-2629 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippChasing The Harvest Moon, Enjoying Late Summer Cape Vibes & Fall Foliage PreviewIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his recent visit on The Cape to enjoy some later summer vibes & chase the Harvest Moon rising with his camera. Ryan also previews the current trends for fall foliage color around New England & gives ideas for timing in planning your upcoming trips.
2024-09-1929 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippSeptember Visit To Block Island For Late Summer VibesIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps a recent visit to Block Island and how it has become a regular occurrence for him every September after Labor Day for the last handful of years. It's the perfect time to experience this special little New England island with less people and hotel rates significantly less than the busy season. Ryan talks of all this favorite spots to grab a bite to eat, enjoy one of the island's go to mudslides, places to go with his camera and more.
2024-09-1230 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippSchooner Sailing Out Of Mystic, CT & Labor Day Weekend RecapIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his low key Labor Day weekend home in Connecticut catching up with old friends & enjoying the great weather. On Friday before the holiday weekend he went out on a sunset sailboat cruise out of historic Mystic, CT on the 81 ft Schooner Argia and talks about this amazing experience. Ryan gives a rundown of the boat, schedule, add on options and more info about the town itself to plan a great day trip or overnight there.
2024-09-0528 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippExperiencing A Stay At Newport Harbor Island Resort & Sunset Sailboat Cruise Around Narragansett BayIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp talks about his recent stay at the newly renovated Newport Harbor Island Resort in to capture some content for the hotel & also get in some well deserved relaxing. This stunning property was recently renovated earlier in the year and features some of the most stunning views anywhere in Newport. Ryan also heads out on one of Newport Classic Cruises' schooners for sunset cruise around Narragansett Bay to get some amazing perspective of the coastline from out on the water.
2024-08-2929 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippCoastal Trip Ideas For September & Early Fall Foliage PlanningIn this episode of "Exploring New England" hose Ryan Zipp recaps a recent failure this past weekend in capturing the rising full moon as Mother Nature had other plans. Then highlighting a number of great coastal locations that make for perfect shoulder season destinations to target for cheaper stays, empty beaches and more great advantages. Ryan also looks further ahead to planning for fall foliage chasing, especially in more northern areas that will start turning color in just over a month.
2024-08-2226 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippCapturing The Night Sky In Newport & Sunflower Fields In BloomIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recounts a recent visit to the coastal city of Newport, RI with the goal of capturing the night sky from Brenton Point State Park along the ocean. Dark skies allowed for the core of the Milky Way to be visible and the perfect place to witness peak action of the annual Perseid meteor shower. The stunning Northern Lights even made a surprise appearance for the second time in the last 3 months all the way down to southern New England. Ryan also highlights a handful of sunflower fields currently in...
2024-08-1528 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippMid Summer Cape Cod Visit: Hyannis, Brewster Flats, Whale Watch, Kennedys & more!In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps a recent mid Summer visit to Cape Cod to enjoy the classic seasonal vibes of this historic getaway. Highlights include a whale watch out of Barnstable, walking around the neighborhood of the iconic Kennedy compound, experiencing the Brewster Flats during low tide and staying & eating in Hyannis.
2024-08-0828 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippSummer Visit To Monhegan Island Off The Coast Of MaineIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his first trip ever to the Monhegan Island, a small island 12 nautical miles off the coast of Maine. This unique spot is equal parts fishing village and artist colony with some of the special vibes found anywhere in New England. From where to stay, grab food, check out scenic views and even visit a small brewery on the island, Ryan has you covered to plan for your first visit or just travel along virtually.
2024-08-0129 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippFull Moon Chasing In Coastal Maine & Sunflower Season BeginsIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his recent trip up to coastal Maine in an attempt to capture the full moon rising on back to back nights out over lighthouses in the distance. Of course a trip to this beautiful region is never complete without a heavy consumption of the best lobster in the world and Ryan takes full advantage of this as well. The halfway point of summer kicks off the sunflower season here in New England as well and he highlights two amazing fields that kick off the bloom to check out...
2024-07-2529 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippFamily Vacation In Coastal Rhode Island, Full Moonrise & Sunflower Season StartingIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his weekend away with close family in coastal Rhode Island and playing tour guide in some of his favorite areas there. Then previewing the upcoming full moon this weekend and tips on how to go about getting the types of moonrise images he attempts to capture every month around New England. And lastly giving a little preview of the summer sunflower season that has started now! Check in with future episodes for more on the best places to go see them and when they're usually in bloom.
2024-07-1828 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippCelebrating The Holiday Weekend in Newport, RI & Coastal CTIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp started off his 4th of July long weekend of celebrating by photographing fireworks in Newport, RI & his home area of coastal Connecticut. Then heading back to the historic coastal city off Newport for a 24 hour stay to capture more of the summer vibes, the iconic mansions, chase more hydrangea blooms and of course enjoy some of the best food & drinks there. Followed by a quick visit to the charming area of Mystic & Stonington, CT to cap off the week with more of the same great experiences, including an incredible...
2024-07-1129 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippHydrangea Hunting On Cape Cod & Watch Hill, RIIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp talks about his recent coastal visits with camera in hand to capture the stunning hydrangea blooms this past weekend. Starting in the small charming neighborhood of Watch Hill, RI which has long been a summer destination for the wealthy and now even is home to one of Taylor Swift's vacation properties. Then Ryan heads over to Cape Cod to the hydrangea capital of New England in the beautiful town of Chatham. And as always sharing great spots to view sunset, grab a bite to eat and stay for the...
2024-07-0422 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippHydrangea Heaven in Nantucket / The Cape & 4th of July in New EnglandIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp talks about a recent last minute visit over to Nantucket for an early hydrangea bloom and to enjoy summer vibes before the busy season kicks in. He also highlights the upcoming hydrangea festival events all over Cape Cod in early July and celebrating the 4th of July in a number of coastal New England locations.
2024-06-2728 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippNantucket Summer Blooms & Elizabeth Park Rose GardenIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp highlights an early summer visit to the island of Nantucket for the iconic rose cottage blooms & classic hydrangea displays. Enjoy the sights and tastes of this special place just before it becomes crazy for peak season as well! He also recounts a recent visit to the stunning Rose Garden at Elizabeth Park in Hartford, CT for the first time and how it's the perfect time to get there now.
2024-06-2028 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippMidcoast Maine Trip & Recent Hometown RecapIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp updates a few local happenings within his own backyard & coastal experience just one town over. Stormy sunset views in the historic village of Stony Creek while enjoying locally made pizza by the water. Ryan also recounts his recent trip up to Midcoast Maine in search of the final lupine blooms of the season and everything else this amazing region has to offer. Harbor front hotel stay in Boothbay Harbor, mouthwatering fresh lobster rolls, scenic working waterfronts and even calling Loons after dark.
2024-06-1328 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippCruising Through The White Mountains & Final Lupine Stretch RunIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recounts his recent trip up through the White Mountains for stunning views and chasing the first lupine field scenes of the season. A successful first visit back to the area in close to a year & a half he not only explores new areas, but also visits old favorites. The excitement to chase the spring into summer blooms continues around New England over the the next month and Ryan previews the upcoming stretch.
2024-06-0625 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippVermont Hot Air Balloon Festival, Capturing The Flower Moon Rising & Lupine UpdateIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his recent capturing of May's full "Flower Moon" rising over an iconic coastal lighthouse in his home state of Connecticut before getting into a quick update on lupine chasing in New England. He then highlights the upcoming 44th annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival from June 14th to 16th and a plan for visiting this beautiful region of Vermont during this stretch.
2024-05-3027 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippCape Cod Rhododendron Festival & Coastal Maine LupineIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps a recent visit to Cape Cod for the annual Rhododendron Festival at the Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich, MA and a more low key visit before summer kicks off. He also gets into part 2 of lupine chasing around New England with towns & area in Midcoast Maine where these bloom filled fields appear. The often visited area around Acadia National Park contains some amazing lupine displays as you get further north and their peak bloom time is before things get crazy with tourists.
2024-05-2327 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippCoastal Connecticut Northern Lights & Lupine Chasing In Sugar HillIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp talks about the amazing surreal experience of viewing and picturing the stunning Northern Lights in the towns of Guilford & Branford right along the Connecticut coastline. He also previews the upcoming lupine season here in New England and the most iconic location to go enjoy them. The tiny town of Sugar Hill, NH becomes the epicenter of this late spring blooms during the first part of June and he showcases the best spots to see them in town. Of course like usual Ryan throws in other great suggestions including the b...
2024-05-1628 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippSpring Is In Full Swing & Getting To The Cape For A May VisitIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp talks about how spring is in full swing and it's am extra busy month for him with his store The Fat Robin in Hamden, CT. Although he doesn't have much time to getaway, Ryan has managed a number of visits out to The Cape and shares his experiences with traveling here during the month of May. Most recently he was hosted by the amazing 5 star Wequasset Resort in Harwich and gives a recap of that stay as well.
2024-05-0926 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippVisiting Nantucket In Early May For Cheaper & More Low Key VibesIn this episode of "exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp highlights the benefits of traveling to Nantucket before crowds & prices rise as the calendar inches towards summer. Ryan's first ever visit to this iconic New England island was during the first week of May in 2023 to take full advantage of both these things and he talks about the entire trip from start to finish. Topics covered include hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, lighthouses, beaches & more!
2024-05-0227 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippSpring Weekend In Boston & Photographing The Rising Full Pink MoonIn this episode of "exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp shares a recent visit up to Boston for peak spring blossoms and to enjoy his favorite big city for the first time since last fall. Sharing where he stayed, the great spots for food/drinks and what he captured with his camera to share with everyone. Ryan also recently experienced the rising full Pink Moon is his home area of coastal Connecticut and talks about the process of attempting to photograph this amazing natural event every month.
2024-04-2529 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippTulip Blooms in the Berkshires & Beyond (RI, CT & Boston)In this episode of "Exploring New England" chase tulip blooms alongside host Ryan Zipp throughout the region. Starting in the heart of The Berkshires with the 5th annual Daffodil & Tulips Festival at Naumkeag in Stockbridge, MA and other must visits while in the area. Then head over to Wicked Tulips where they have 3 fields in Rhode Island & Connecticut where you can pick your own batch of tulips to take home with you! And course you can never leave out Boston when it comes to tulips and every other spring bloom, so some spots in the city there to enjoy...
2024-04-1829 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippSolar Eclipse Chasing & New Haven Cherry BlossomsIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp shares his story of chasing the total eclipse up in northern Vermont and the results of this incredible experience from behind his camera. This once in a lifetime event for many in New England drew huge crowds to areas within the path of totality and luckily Mother Nature allowed for the viewing of it here in New England. The episode also features one of spring's next blooms here in the region with the Cherry Blossoms in full peak in the historic Wooster Square neighborhood of New Haven, CT. And...
2024-04-1147 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippWhere To See Daffodils In New England: Newport, Litchfield, Stockbridge & more!In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp gets spring off to an official start with a rundown of the best daffodil blooms throughout the region. Focusing attention on Newport, RI where 1.4 million daffodils bloom every year at a number of locations scattered around this classic coastal city. Highlighting the main fields while mixing in great neighborhoods, the best eats, local coffee shops and a few of his favorite hotels to book if staying overnight. Other daffodil locations featured include Litchfield (CT), Stockbridge (MA), Bristol (RI), Essex (CT), Dartmouth (MA), Mystic (CT) & Nantucket.
2024-04-0443 minExploring New England with Ryan ZippVisiting Portland, ME In The Off Season / Chasing The Upcoming Solar Eclipse Around NEIn this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp takes you to the beautiful coastal city of Portland, ME for great off season ideas to head there for the day or a longer stay. With a rundown of what the city has to offer, the great hotels he has stayed in, some of his favorite restaurants in this foodie heaven and nearby attractions outside of the city boundaries. The upcoming Solar Eclipse can be seen in totality in parts of New England and Ryan also goes over some details for anyone attempting to chase this once in a...
2024-03-2836 min
Exploring New England with Ryan ZippDebut Podcast Episode & Meet The HostThis debut episode of "Exploring New England" features an introduction to the podcast's formation, what it will entail & a bit about host Ryan Zipp who is a professional photographer that travels all over this great historic region of the country with camera by his side.
2024-03-2125 min
Contractors Corner by Solar Power WorldSolar Spotlight: Solar mounting hits the deckOver the last several years, the shape and size of mounts used in residential solar projects have changed to a lower profile attachment that can be installed over the shingle instead of slid underneath like metal flashing sheets. The next obstacle in residential solar design was expanding these top-mounted attachments that could primarily be installed on rafters onto the decking surface of the roof. Ryan Estrada, technical program outreach manager, and Nico Martinez, senior product manager at Unirac, are here to discuss what’s new with solar mounting and, more specifically, the advancement of direct-to-deck attachments.
2023-12-0716 min
The Virtual QuadcastThe Hummingbirds Are Singing Their Way to ConnecticutIn the third episode of The Virtual Quadcast, Lucy Diaz, director of special events at Quinnipiac University, sits down virtually with Jennie Carr, assistant professor of biology at Washington College, and Ryan Zipp of The Fat Robin Wild Bird and Nature shop. They discuss the hummingbirds' yearly migration and ways that you can help them thrive in your backyard. The Virtual Quadcast is a partnership between the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio and the university's Events and Community Partnerships team. It's hosted by Karla Natale, associate vice president for community events and partnerships, and produced Mike Bachmann, graduate student in...
2020-07-1531 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Plays: Tales From the Loop 05 – “Rat vs Robot”Listen now to our fifth and final session in the first story arc of the "Out of Time" campaign for the Tales from the Loop RPG. This is a long one, and took a bit longer than usual to assemble. I don't want to spoil a single moment, so please, pour yourself some libations, prepare a snack or five, and enjoy the adventure!
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2020-03-093h 30
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Plays Tales from the Loop 02 “Something Strange Going On Tonight”Hello and well met, neighbor! The BDaB crew returns with the second episode of the new and ongoing Tales from the Loop RPG actual play campaign. In this story, a group of best friends middle schoolers investigate some oddities in their home town of Klamath Falls, OR, in a techno-nostalgic 1986 that never was. We're using the adventures from the new Out of Time adventure sourcebook, and we welcome listeners to follow along with us while we play. And if you're feeling really adventurous, go out and get a bottle of our drink of the evening, and sip along in...
2019-10-291h 11
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Plays Tales from the Loop 01 "Speaky Squeaky"We're finally proud to present to you the first extended play session of our brand new Tales from the Loop campaign! In this ongoing adventure, we will be playing through the brand spanking new Out of Time adventure series, which was released as an early bonus to the backers of Free League's recent Kickstarter for the game's follow-up campaign, Things from the Flood. Inspired by the artwork of Simon Stålenhag, the works of Steven King, and more than a little Stranger Things throw into the mix, Tales from the Loop takes us to a 1980s that never was, f...
2019-09-232h 45
That Triathlon ShowEndurance Sports Nutrition with Monique Ryan | EP#99 Monique Ryan is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), author of the book "Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes", and has been a member of the Performance Enhancement Team for both USA Triathlon and USA Cycling. She has a wealth of experience from working with both age-groupers and elites at the very top. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Common mistakes endurance athletes make with their nutrition (other than the things we already know about not eating enough veggies and too much processed food...) Is there a place for "labeled" or "named" diets in endurance sports nutrition Hydration - do we drink too much, too little, or just right? Supplements and deficiencies in endurance athletes Spe...
2018-02-0549 min
Contractors Corner by Solar Power WorldSolar Speaks special edition: SMA discusses solar design decisionsThere’s been a lot of talk about centralized “versus” distributed systems, but really the topic may not be so black and white. In fact, there are many variables to consider, which makes system design so important. Ryan LeBlanc (senior application engineer), and Jamie Mordarski (senior manager, O&M North America) discuss those considerations for system architecture in more detail.
2017-04-1012 min