Episodes 12

1 Master Blaster

March 15, 2015

30m

Tim sets off fire extinguisher rockets and finds out what happens when a person gets vacuum packed.

2 Crash & Burn

March 15, 2015

30m

Tim Shaw learns how to stop a 1000 mph bullet from a magnum and puts a hovercraft through its paces.

3 Shock & Awe

April 6, 2015

30m

Gas-filled weather balloons; water pressure against a steel tank; rubber bands around a watermelon.

4 Positively Shocking

April 6, 2015

30m

Tim shows us the force of a shotgun and the explosive action of a man-made lightning bolt.

5 Falling, Floating & Feasting

April 13, 2015

30m

Testing the sticking power of glue, the power of a rocket boot and the properties of dry ice.

6 Pedal to the Metal

April 13, 2015

30m

Discover heat of magnesium, strength of car components and winning muscle power.

7 Shattering Conclusions

April 27, 2015

30m

The explosive qualities of hair products, starting fluid, and the oxygen we breathe, are exposed.

8 Pressure Cooker

April 27, 2015

30m

Exploring what items can withstand the impact of a high-tension crossbow bolt.

9 Shooters, Showers & Shockwaves

May 4, 2015

30m

Tim shoots from a moving vehicle and discovers surprising science behind helium filled balloons.

10 Blow It Up

May 4, 2015

30m

Propelling a bowling ball out of a cannon; showing diners what happens when they take antacids.

11 Blasts, Fire, & Beers

May 11, 2015

30m

Seeing what material can contain explosive blasts; an unlit match meets superheated steam.

12 Human Cannonball

May 11, 2015

30m

Finding out which combination will be enough to fire a life-sized dummy out of a cannonball.

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