Summer is here, and it’s time for some food science! We team up with Serious Eats‘ Managing Culinary Director J. Kenji López-Alt (and the author of James Beard Award-winning cookbook The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science) to test for an ideal way to sear a steak. Adam and Kenji discuss some misconceptions about steak searing, and test four searing methods at different temperatures.
Shot and edited by Adam Isaak
Sorry for the lack of an episode last week–we were abroad in Australia and New Zealand for some video shoots. In fact, Norm rushes directly to the office from the airport to record this week’s episode with Kishore and Jeremy, sharing some info about the trip and catching up on two weeks worth of technology and pop culture news.
This week’s special project is all about casting! We’re in Frank’s shop to show you how to create a hollow resin cast of a helmet using slush casting. Here’s how slush casting compares to other methods, a demonstration of the full process, as well as tips for your own projects!
Shot by Joey Fameli and edited by Adam Isaak
Music by Jinglepunks
Adam, Norm, and Simone chat about how to approach acquiring new skills and expertise, as well as Simone’s trip to the Shenzhen electronics market. Plus, our thoughts on the Seveneves movie announcement. Place your recommendations for what bits of American culture that Simone should know about in the comments below! (Thanks to TunnelBear for supporting Still Untitled!)
This week, Frank explains the difference between a dust mask and a respirator, and shows us the proper way to put them on. It’s a simple yet essential tip–safety never takes a vacation! Post your own shop tips in the comments below!
Shot by Joey Fameli
Edited by Adam Isaak
We wrap up our week of painting resin kits and say goodbye to the old office. Thanks for following along and watching, and we’ll be back with more builds next month!
We’re back in the builders’ pit at this year’s BattleBots, where we catch up with some teams from last season and meet some new competitors and their innovative bots. Check out one humanoid BattleBot that’s puppetted like an animatronic boxing robot! The new season premieres tonight on ABC!
Shot and edited by Joey Fameli
While Norm continues to flesh out his monster toy, Frank takes a detour with a Shark Hunter sculpt from artist Sandy Collora. (Follow along the rest of the week by joining the Tested Premium member community!)
The new season of BattleBots premieres this week! We were on set during the filming of this year’s BattleBots, and met with some of the teams, old a new, backstage in the builder’s pit area. Meet their new bots!
Shot and edited by Joey Fameli
The creatures are coming along very well! Frank shows us a few tricks to bring out the sculpture’s details, and how to make those eyes pop. (Follow along the rest of the week by joining the Tested Premium member community!)
