Episodes
1. Master Blaster
March 15, 2015
30 min
Tim sets off fire extinguisher rockets and finds out what happens when a person gets vacuum packed.
2. Crash & Burn
March 15, 2015
30 min
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
30 min
Gas-filled weather balloons; water pressure against a steel tank; rubber bands around a watermelon.
4. Positively Shocking
April 6, 2015
30 min
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
30 min
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
30 min
Discover heat of magnesium, strength of car components and winning muscle power.
7. Shattering Conclusions
April 27, 2015
30 min
The explosive qualities of hair products, starting fluid, and the oxygen we breathe, are exposed.
8. Pressure Cooker
April 27, 2015
30 min
Exploring what items can withstand the impact of a high-tension crossbow bolt.
9. Shooters, Showers & Shockwaves
May 4, 2015
30 min
Tim shoots from a moving vehicle and discovers surprising science behind helium filled balloons.
10. Blow It Up
May 4, 2015
30 min
Propelling a bowling ball out of a cannon; showing diners what happens when they take antacids.
11. Blasts, Fire, & Beers
May 11, 2015
30 min
Seeing what material can contain explosive blasts; an unlit match meets superheated steam.
