On this week’s episode, Gary doesn’t like parties, Norm gets spherical, and Will revisits the past. All that, plus the latest from Google I/O, the Nexus Q, the Nexus 7, the Nexus 6, and a whole lot more. All that, plus the latest episode of fake outtakes!
Episode 128 – The Squirrel Suit – 6/28/2012
Inside Adam Savage’s Cave: Indiana Jones Bullwhip
Adam shows off the Raiders of the Lost Ark bullwhip he braided by hand. Learn why it was such a labor of love to make this whip from a single piece of kangaroo hide, and how this whip is a little different than the one Indiana Jones uses in the movies.
The As Yet Untitled Adam Savage Project #4 – Girls – 6/26/2012
The As Yet Untitled Adam Savage Project 4 – Girls – 6/26/2012
This week, Adam, Norm, and Will go where no podcast recorded in a garage full of lightsabers has ever gone before–to discuss HBO’s series Girls.
Episode 127 – Don’t Say Jobsian – 6/21/2012
Inside Adam Savage’s Cave: The Rocketeer Rocket Pack
Adam Savage shows off the progress of the Rocketeer jetpack he’s currently building. We discuss how he’s weathering the rocket engines to get the right look of discolored metal and a cool trick to illuminate the bottom of the pack.
Tippett Studio Tour: Starship Troopers, Jurassic Park, and Robocop
Legendary special effects animator Phil Tippett gives Will and Norm a tour of his studio, sharing behind-the-scenes stories of a few iconic props and creatures from Starship Troopers, Jurassic Park, and Robocop. Plus, Norm fulfills a lifelong dream for only $5.
The As Yet Untitled Adam Savage Project #3 – Being a Geekdad – 6/19/2012
The As Yet Untitled Adam Savage Project #3 – Being a Geek Dad – 6/19/2012
Adam, Will, and Norm discuss the Geek Dad movement, how to get your kids interested in stuff you want, and also touch on how to get your parents interested in the more geeky subjects.