Television & Video
Science shows, crazy machines, rock legends, and a whole lot of things that explode — my TV work on Discovery, Science Channel, and Fuse.
In 2008 I co-starred on this show applying hardcore science and over-the-top builds to the most extreme legends of rock and roll. Did that amp actually explode? Could those speakers shatter glass? We found out the hard way.
Full series — all 8 episodes
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
Episode 7
Episode 8
As the "Engineer of Destruction," I designed and built the machines threatening each episode's prize — while a three-person team had 48 hours to engineer something to stop me. Thermite, flamethrowers, 26,000-lb steel drops. Standard stuff.
Clips
Full episodes
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
The most-watched episode in Science Channel history at the time. 110 teams, trebuchets, air cannons, centrifuges — all pointed at one goal: hurl a pumpkin as far as physics will allow. Co-hosted with Zach Selwyn from Bridgeville, Delaware.
Breaking down the science and engineering behind everyday — and not-so-everyday — machines and systems. Made actually fun to watch.
Project videos, science demos, and miscellaneous experiments from over the years. More at the DOIT blog.