May 13 2021

How Monster Trucks Work

47 min 6 movies discussed
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If you’ve never seen a huge truck with gigantic tires do backflips or roll backward perched only on its two front tires, you haven’t lived yet. Chuck and Josh are here to ignite your interest.

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# Summary

This Stuff You Should Know episode dives into the wild world of monster trucks, tracing their origins from Bob Chandler's modifications to his Ford F-250 in the late 1970s all the way to today's high-flying, gravity-defying spectacles. Josh and Chuck explore how these massive machines evolved from off-road vehicles to entertainment phenomena, covering everything from the engineering innovations like chromoly frames and mid-engine layouts to the incredible feats drivers pull off—including 33-foot jumps and double backflips. They also discuss the serious safety measures that have been implemented over the years after tragic incidents, painting a picture of monster truck culture that's equal parts awe-inspiring engineering and death-defying entertainment.


Movies Discussed

Airplane!
Airplane!
1980 1h 28m
★ 7.3
"Robert Hayes, the guy from airplane, was in it. Like the main guy, I would not have cast him. — Josh mentions Robert Hayes' acting career in relation to his appearance in Take This Job and Shove It." — Josh
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Disney Greatest Hits on Ice
1994
"Like they're watching Disney on ice? Basically. — Making a comparison about spectators standing in a circle watching an event before a monster truck tragedy." — Josh
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
1985 PG-13 1h 27m
★ 6.1
"It was in Police Academy 2 and 6. — Mentioning films that featured Bigfoot the monster truck in appearances." — Josh
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
1989 PG 1h 24m
★ 5.1
"It was in Police Academy 2 and 6. — Mentioning films that featured Bigfoot the monster truck in appearances." — Josh
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
1975
★ 7.0
"He's the SNL announcer. Yeah. Featuring Josh Clark. Oh, I've been waiting so long. — Discussing Don Pardo as the iconic Saturday Night Live announcer."
Take This Job and Shove It
Take This Job and Shove It
1981 PG 1h 40m
★ 5.4
"It appeared in Take This Job and Shove It in 1981. Yeah, Johnny Page. — Discussing early appearances of Bigfoot the monster truck in films during the 1980s." — Chuck

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