This week, Ariel is joined by Dr. Christianna Taylor and science youtuber Scott Manley to talk about the movie Gravity! While the 2013 film has been picked apart in popular media, we focus on the topic of orbital debris and how real astronauts and the ISS grapple with its presence in Earth orbit.
Ask Adam: How Do You Cope With Tedium During Projects?
This week — with Tested mascot Alfie along for company — Adam answers Tested member SmithPad2’s question: “What are some of your strategies in coping with tedium in a project with lots of repetition?” Ask your own question in the comments section below or on social media (tagged #AskAdamSavage)!
Adam Savage Builds a Hero’s Engine Sweet Cream Pourer!
Adam decided to make an aeolipile — or Hero’s engine — powered by liquid nitrogen as part of a video for Starbucks. The idea was that the engine would drive a pulley system that would pour sweet cream into Adam’s glass of Nitro Cold Brew. His build, however, was not without complication. Here’s how it turned out. (This video is sponsored by Starbucks. Order Nitro Cold Brew here)
Adam Savage Examines the Space Shuttle Discovery!
At the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Dulles, Va., Adam Savage examines the Space Shuttle Discovery (which he has a personal connection to), then speaks with National Air and Space Museum’s Objects Conservator, Lisa Young, about the challenges of putting such a huge and historic spacecraft on public display!
Episode 512 – Mixer’s Big Week – 8/8/19
Adam Savage Goes Behind the Scenes of Apollo 50: Go for the Moon!
While in DC celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, Adam Savage had the opportunity to see an INCREDIBLE show on the National Mall. “Apollo 50: Go for the Moon” was commissioned by the National Air and Space Museum and produced by 59 Productions. Here’s how the idea and the technology came together. Watch the full show here!
Off the Rails – Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project – 8/6/19
We jump through a wide-range of topics this week, including favorite movie analysis videos, deaging effects, and the details on the North Bergen High School drama class Alien spacesuit. Plus, Will recommends the glass blowing competition show Blown Away and we talk about what kinds of competition shows we like. Next weekend we’ll be at Silicon Valley Comic Con!
Marvel’s Daredevil Costumes and Props!
We get up close with the memorable costumes and props for Marvel’s Netflix television shows. From Daredevil’s many cowls to the design of the Iron Fist mask, we love the amount of detail the production put into these pieces. This is a rare chance to see these costumes all in once place as Prop Store prepares their upcoming Marvel Television Live Auction.
Adam Savage Wears the North Bergen High School Alien Play Spacesuit!
Adam unveils the newest spacesuit being added to his collection: the Dallas spacesuit made for the North Bergen High School stage production of Alien! Adam could not be more thrilled to unbox this costume, getting a close look at the ingenuity and creativity in materials and build techniques used to make this recreation. And yes, he puts the spacesuit on!
Ask Adam: What MythBusters Prop Were You Sorry to Destroy?
This week, Adam Savage answers a MythBusters question! Robin Feijen asks, “Did you ever make something for MythBusters and feel sorry that you have to destroy it?” Ask your own question in the comments section below or on social media (tagged #AskAdamSavage)!