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Jun 3 2010

How Flamethrowers Work

24 min 2 movies discussed
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Who first decided that it would be a great idea to shoot flame at other people from a distance? Josh and Chuck talk about the (very) early origins, history and technology of the flamethrower in this episode.

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Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the surprisingly ancient history of flamethrowers, from their crude origins in 5th century BC to their devastating use in modern warfare. The hosts dive into how these terrifying weapons evolved from simple tubes shooting hot coals to sophisticated napalm-equipped devices, examining both their military applications and unexpected civilian uses like forest fire management. You'll learn about the engineering behind flamethrowers, their tactical role in combat, and some fascinating trivia about their operators throughout history.


Movies Discussed

Grease
Grease
1978 1h 50m
★ 7.4
"we've both seen grease before — Josh mentions they are aware of flamethrower exhaust systems and references the movie Grease." — Josh
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The Call of Duty
1981
★ 0.0
"I play call of duty. I got a PS three now — Chuck discusses playing the Call of Duty video game series while talking about being a sniper." — Chuck

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