Nov 22 2018

Fire twucks! Fire twucks! (sic)

49 min 5 movies discussed
Listen

Who doesn't love fire engines? We certainly do. So much that we geeked out on this one in a big way. Enjoy!

AI Summary

In this episode, Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating world of fire trucks and fire engines, exploring the surprising differences between the two and how they've evolved over time. They trace the history from horse-drawn water pumps in the 1600s through steam-powered vehicles to modern diesel-powered rigs, then get into the nitty-gritty details of what makes these vehicles work—from the massive water tanks and pumps to the color-coded hoses, specialized nozzles, and hydraulic ladders that can reach 150 feet in the air. It's a fun, enthusiastic deep-dive into the equipment and engineering that keeps firefighters equipped to battle blazes, complete with plenty of tangents about bucket brigades, cherry pickers, and the undeniable cool factor of fire trucks that has captivated kids and adults alike for generations.


Movies Discussed

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
1985 1h 47m
★ 6.2
"Wasn't that the guy with the small guy? Yeah. Controlling the bigger guy in Beyond the Thunderdome, right? — Chuck references Master Blaster from Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome when discussing firefighting tools." — Chuck
Rescue Me
Rescue Me
2004 TV-MA
★ 7.6
"Rescue Me is probably the greatest firefighter related TV show of all time. — Josh recommends Rescue Me as the best firefighter-related television show, noting it was created by and starred Denis Leary." — Josh
Roxanne
Roxanne
1987 PG 1h 47m
★ 6.4
"Roxanne, the Steve Martin movie. Yeah. Did that happen in that? — Josh references the Steve Martin film Roxanne while discussing funny scenes with firefighters in the background." — Josh
The Officers' Ward
The Officers' Ward
2001 2h 15m
★ 7.0
"And she puts that in quotes as if to say, you know, it's not the proper nomenclature. And following a French military engineer who suffered extreme injury to his face and throat on his first day of action in World War I. — A listener email recommends The Officer's Ward (La Chambre des Officiers), a French film about WWI facial trauma treatment and war masks."
The Shield
The Shield
2002
★ 8.1
"That and then the shield too. — Josh mentions watching The Shield along with Rescue Me during a discussion about TV shows he enjoyed." — Josh

💬 Comments

Log in to leave a comment.

No comments yet. Be the first!