The Police drummer Stewart Copeland answers the internet's burning questions about playing the drums. What is the most difficult song to drum? What's the best way for a beginner to learn how to drum fill? Who's the best drummer he's ever seen live? Stewart answers all these questions and much, much more!Available in three distinct, deluxe editions, Stewart Copelands Police Diaries is now available. https://policediariesbook.com/Director: Justin WolfsonDirector of Photography: Francis BernalEditor: Richard TrammellTalent: Stewart CopelandLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: D. Eric MartinezProduction Coordinator: Fernando DavilaTalent Booker: Paige Garbarini, Meredith JudkinsCamera Operator: CloudGaffer: Rebecca Van Der MeulenSound Mixer: Sean PaulsenProduction Assistant: Noah BierbrierPost Production Supervisor: Alexa DeutschPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Paul TaelAssistant Editor: Billy Ward

Professor of Ancient Rome Lauren D. Ginsberg answers the internet's burning questions about the Roman Empire. What did Romans snack on in the Colosseum? Why does Ancient Roman concrete differ from modern forms of concrete? Did gladiators really fight lions? This Roman expert answers all these questions and much more. Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Constantine Economides Editor: Louville Moore; Ron Douglas Expert: Lauren Ginsberg Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon White Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Nicholas Sawyer Camera Operator: Christopher Eustache Gaffer: Rebecca Van Der Meulen Sound Mixer: Michael Guggino Production Assistant: Sonia Butt Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Paul Tael Assistant Editor: Billy Ward

Mathematician Jordan Ellenberg answers the internet's burning questions about geometry. How are new shapes still being discovered? Where are we using Pythagorean theorem in real life? How many holes are in a...straw? Ellenberg answers all these questions and much, much more!Jordan Ellenberg's book Shape is available on Amazon or Penguin Random Househttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1984879073?tag=randohouseinc7986-20https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/612131/shape-by-jordan-ellenberg/Director: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: Constantine EconomidesEditor: Richard TrammellExpert: Jordan EllenbergLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: D. Eric MartinezProduction Coordinator: Fernando DavilaCasting Producer: Nick SawyerCamera Operator: Christopher EustacheGaffer: Rebecca Van Der MeulenSound Mixer: Michael GugginoProduction Assistant: Sonia ButtPost Production Supervisor: Alexa DeutschPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Paul TaelAssistant Editor: Billy Ward

Join Contend CEO Steven Amato as he unveils the future of storytelling in a 10-minute journey that transcends traditional theater. From breaking down physical barriers with SMARTStage to harnessing AI for content creation, this presentation explores how technology is reshaping the narrative landscape, making storytelling more immersive, accessible, and sustainable.

Toy analyst and historian Chris Byrne answers the internet's burning questions about the toys. Do kids still play with action figures or are adult collectors fueling the industry? How did the pet rock become such a hot trend? What's his favorite toy fad? This toy expert answers all these questions and much more.Director: Justin WolfsonDirector of Photography: Ben DeweyEditor: Louville MooreExpert: Chris ByrneLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul GulyasProduction Manager: D. Eric MartinezProduction Coordinator: Fernando DavilaCasting Producer: Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: Mar AlfonsoSound Mixer: Rebecca O’NeilProduction Assistant: Sonia ButtPost Production Supervisor: Alexa DeutschPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Paul TaelAssistant Editor: Billy Ward

PuckerButt Pepper Company founder Ed Currie answers the internet's sizzling questions about peppers. Why do only mammals taste capsaicin? What kind of peppers are used in military grade pepper spray? What part of a pepper produces the most heat? This pepper master answers all these questions and more. The photo of the HPLC system was created by Wikipedia user Kommando and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Joanne Hock Editor: Louville Moore Expert: Ed Currie Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon White Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Thomas Giglio Camera Operator: John Disher Sound Mixer: Marshall Bain Production Assistant: Alex Buchhorn Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Paul Tael Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds Special Thanks: Heather Peters

Gabriela Farfan, the Smithsonian's curator of gems and minerals, answers the internet's burning questions about gemstones. Are all minerals crystals? How are diamonds cut? How do geodes form? Is the Hope Diamond actually cursed? This rock and mineral expert answers all these questions and more. Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Ben Finkel Editor: Richard Trammell Expert: Gabriela Farfan Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Casting Producer: Nick Sawyer Camera Operator: Randy Feldman Sound Mixer: David Campbell Production Assistant: Brittany Barbour Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Paul Tael Assistant Editor: Billy Ward

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier answers the internet's buzzing questions about instruments and musical theory. What is the difference between black and white piano keys? What makes up the rhythm section? What makes a bass line sound funky? Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Francis Bernal Expert: Jacob Collier Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon White Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Christopher Eustache Sound Mixer: Rebecca O’Neil Production Assistant: Caleb Clark Special Thanks: Sean Lefkovitz

Mechanical engineer and Stanford professor Chris Gerdes answers the internet's automotive questions. Why aren't solar powered cars a thing yet? How do self-driving cars see? How can Teslas crash when on auto-pilot? Is hacking a big threat to autonomous cars? Chris answers all these questions and much more!Director: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: Florian PilslEditor: Jordan CaligExpert: Chris GerdesLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul GulyasProduction Manager: D. Eric MartinezProduction Coordinator: Fernando DavilaCasting Producer: Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: David SmithSound Mixer: Simon GordonProduction Assistant: Nathan SandovalPost Production Supervisor: Alexa DeutschPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Paul TaelAssistant Editor: Andy Morell

Dermatologist Dr. Muneeb Shah returns to answer more of the internet's burning questions about skin and dermatology. Can the skin develop a dependency on chapstick? What causes dry skin? What lives on the skin's microbiome? If we shed skin cells everyday, why don't tattoos fade away?Director: Justin WolfsonDirector of Photography: Charlie JordanEditor: Richard TrammellExpert: Dr. Muneeb ShahLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: D. Eric MartinezProduction Coordinator: Fernando DavilaTalent Booker: Mica Medoff, Paige GarbariniCamera Operator: Christopher EustacheGaffer: Rebecca Van Der MeulenSound Mixer: Lily Van LeeuwenProduction Assistant: Caleb ClarkPost Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch; Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant; Scout AlterSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Paul TaelAssistant Editor: Fynn Lithgow

Professor of Egyptology and Archaeology Laurel Bestock answers your questions about ancient Egypt from Twitter. What did ancient Egyptians sound like? Why is King Tut so enduringly popular? What ancient Egyptian medicine and tools do we still use in modern times? Why did they practice mummification? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Egyptology Support. Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Francis Bernal Editor: Louville Moore Talent: Laurel Bestock Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production & Equipment Manager: Kevin Balash Casting Producer: Nicholas Sawyer Camera Operator: Anne Marie Halovanic Sound Mixer: Sean Paulsen Production Assistant: Sonia Butt Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Paul Tael Assistant Editor: Fynn Lithgow

Cardiologist Dr. Sunil Rao answers your questions about the heart from Twitter. How do you measure your maximum heart rate? Is broken heart syndrome real? What is cholesterol? Can low dose aspirin help prevent heart attacks? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Heart Support.Check out www.PracticalClinicalSkills.com for lessons, quizzes, and heart and lung sounds.Director: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: Constantine EconomidesEditor: Richard TrammellExpert: Dr. Sunil RaoLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteCasting Producer: Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: Anne Marie HalovanicSound Mixer: Sean PaulsenProduction Assistant: Noah BierbrierPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Paul TaelAssistant Editor: Billy Ward

Professor of marine biology Dr. Kory Evans answers your questions about fish from Twitter. Why are orcas attacking boats? What is the fastest creature in the sea? How do octopi change colors to match their environment? Are jellyfish immortal? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Marine Biology Support.Director: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: Constantine EconomidesEditor: Richard TrammellExpert: Dr. Kory EvansLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Brandon White; Paul GulyasProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteProduction & Equipment Manager: Kevin BalashCasting Producer: Nick SawyerCamera Operator: MarSound Mixer: Rebecca O’NeillProduction Assistant: Caleb ClarkPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Paul TaelAssistant Editor: Billy Ward

Paleoanthropologist Dr. Steven E. Churchill answers your questions about cavemen and early human evolution from Twitter. What happened to the Neanderthals? Is there a chance Big Foot is real? What did humans eat before the discovery of fire? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Caveman Support.Director: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: Constantine EconomidesEditor: Louis LalireExpert: Dr. Steve ChurchillLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul GulyasProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteProduction & Equipment Manager: Kevin BalashCasting Producer: Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: Roberto HerreraSound Mixer: Sean PaulsenProduction Assistant: Caleb ClarkPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Jason MaliziaAssistant Editor: Andy Morell

Rebel Moon director Zack Snyder answers your questions about filmmaking from Twitter. What actually is a director's cut? How does audience feedback shape creative decisions? What do filmmakers do to prepare for film shoots? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Blockbuster Support.REBEL MOON PART TWO: THE SCARGIVER releases on Netflix April 19, 2024https://www.netflix.com/RebelMoonPart2Director: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: AJ YoungEditor: Louville MooreExpert: Zack SnyderCreative Producer: Jackie PhillipsLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteProduction & Equipment Manager: Kevin BalashTalent Booker: Meredith JudkinsCamera Operator: Oliver LukacsSound Mixer: Paul CornettProduction Assistant: Mike KritzellPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Paul Tael; Jason MaliziaAssistant Editor: Justin Symonds

Survivalist Donny Dust answers your questions about primitive skills and surviving in the wild from Twitter. How do you start a campfire without any matches? If igloos are made of ice, how do they keep you warm? What is the most nutritious insect to eat? What does it mean to die by exposure? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Survivalist Support.Check out Donny Dust's new book, Wild Wisdom, and pick up a copy at https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Wild-Wisdom/Donny-Dust/9781668013434Director: Justin WolfsonDirector of Photography: Josh BaneEditor: Cory StevensExpert: Donny DustLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteProduction & Equipment Manager: Kevin BalashCasting Producer: Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: Freddie OchoaSound Mixer: Carlos HernandezProduction Assistant: Chloe SmithPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Jason MaliziaAssistant Editor: Billy Ward

Celebrity personal trainer Magnus Lygdbäck answers your questions about fitness and exercise from Twitter. How much should you rest between sets? Should you drink water before, during or after a workout? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Workout Support.Get Magnus's Health Secrets of the Stars: https://www.magnusmethod.com/redcarpetWatch Magnus Method on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@magnus_methodFollow Magnus Method on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magnuslygdback/Director: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: AJ YoungEditor: Christopher JonesExpert: Magnus LygdbackAssociate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon WhiteCasting Producer: Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: Matt KruegerSound Mixer: Justin FoxProduction Assistant: Spencer MathesenPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Paul TaelAssistant Editor: Justin Symonds

Tara Stoinski, chief scientist of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, answers your questions about primates from Twitter. Why do gorillas pound on their chest? How do apes communicate with one another? Why do chimpanzees have wars? Are there social hierarchies within primate groups? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Ape Support.To learn more about gorillas and how you can help them visit http://gorillafund.org.Director: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: Chris MarshallEditor: Richard TrammellExpert: Tara StoinskiLine Producer: Joseph BuscmieAssociate Producer: Paul GulyasProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteCasting Producer: Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: George ZelaskoSound Mixer: Lee BaileyProduction Assistant: Trent BarfieldPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Jason MaliziaAssistant Editor: Justin Symonds

Psychiatrist Dr. Eric Bender answers your questions about mental health from Twitter. Can you develop a personality disorder? Is stress contagious? What does the Rorschach test actually prove? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Mental Health Support.Check out Dr. Eric Bender's Youtube channel for more analysis of popular TV shows and movies: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.ericbender6371Plus, COMING SOON: Dr. Bender's upcoming podcast Shrinkage which explores mental health in TV, movies, and video games.Director: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: Yukihiro UemuraEditor: Richard TrammellExpert: H. Eric Bender, M.D.Line Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul GulyasProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteCasting Producer: Nicholas SawyerSound Mixer: Russell PurcellProduction Assistant: Davis ForgePost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Jason MaliziaAssistant Editor: Billy Ward

Dr. Ed Barnhart, an American archaeologist, answers the internet's burning questions about the ancient Maya civilization. Why was the Maya calendar year only 260 days? Who did they sacrifice? Did they build more pyramids than the Egyptians? This Maya expert answers all these questions and much more.Dr. Ed Barnhart is the director of Maya Exploration Center https://www.mayaexploration.orgCheck out The ArchaeoEd Podcast - https://www.archaeoed.com for more content about the ancient Americas.Director: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: AJ YoungEditor: Christopher JonesExpert: Ed BarnhartLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteCasting Producer: Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: Lucas VilicichSound Mixer: Kari BarberProduction Assistant: Fernando BarajasPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Paul TaelAssistant Editor: Billy Ward

Biomedical scientist Dr. Andrea Love answers your questions about pseudosciences and false health claims from Twitter. What red flags should you look out for when gauging trust in health influencers? How harmful are cell phone towers to our health? Are organic foods actually free from pesticides? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Pseudoscience Support.Dr. Andrea Loves Socials: Instagram: http://instagram.com/dr.andrealoveThreads: threads.net/@dr.andrealoveTwitter/X: http://twitter.com/drandrealoveFacebook: http://facebook.com/dr.andrealoveWebsites: http://immunologic.org and http://ALDF.comSubstack: http://immunologic.substack.comDirector: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: Constantine EconomidesEditor: Richard Trammell; Alex MechanikExpert: Dr. Andrea LoveLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteCasting Producer: Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: Christopher EustacheSound Mixer: Sean PaulsenProduction Assistant: Sonia ButtPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Jason Malizia, JC ScruggsAssistant Editor: Justin Symonds

Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri of Team McLaren answer your questions about F1 racing from Twitter. What is the hardest track in F1? Why are drivers weighed before each race? How do drivers know it's time for a pit stop? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Formula 1 Support.

Violinist Andrew Bird answers the internet's burning questions about playing the violin. What is the secret to vibrato? Why are violins so expensive? Is there a trick to properly tuning a violin? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Violin Support.Director: Justin WolfsonDirector of Photography: AJ YoungEditor: Christopher JonesExpert: Andrew BirdLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul GulyasProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteCamera Operator: Lucas VilicichSound Mixer: Paul CornettProduction Assistant: Fernando BarajasAdditional Editor: Jason Malizia

Professor of English and Medieval Literature Dr. Dorsey Armstrong answers your questions about the Middle Ages from Twitter. Why is it called the "Middle" Ages? What activities did people do for fun? How were animals tried in court for crimes? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Medieval Support.Director: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: Constantine EconomidesEditor: Alex MechanikExpert: Dr. Dorsey ArmstrongLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteCasting Producer: Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: Christopher EustacheSound Mixer: Sean PaulsenProduction Assistant: Kelsey BarnhartPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAssistant Editor: Andy Morell

Former Wall Street stock trader Lance Breitstein answers your most asked stock market questions from Twitter. Why did they pick a bull and a bear to describe market conditions? What’s the driving force behind a stock’s movement up or down? How does a stock’s value actually impact a company’s well-being? When the market “crashes” why can’t it just be un-crashed? Answers to these questions and more await—it’s Stock Market Support.Lance Breitstein spent over a decade on Wall Street as Trilliums top performing stock trader. He is now a Trading Advisor to SMB Capital and non-profit founder of The Impact Competition Foundation.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theonelancebX: https://x.com/theonelancebDirector: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: Constantine EconomidesEditor: Cory Stevens; Richard TrammellExpert: Lance BreitsteinLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteTalent Booker: Nick SawyerCamera Operator: Christopher EustacheSound Mixer: Sean PaulsenProduction Assistant: Sonia ButtPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Scout AlterSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: JC Scruggs; Jason MaliziaAssistant Editor: Billy Ward

Pyrotechnician Patrick Cyrana joins WIRED to answer your burning questions about fireworks. How are fireworks designed? How do they get their color? What is the most dangerous firework statistically? Who invented fireworks? How do you become a professional pyrotechnician. Patrick answers all of these questions and more—it’s Fireworks Support. Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Constantine Economides Editor: Richard Trammell Expert: Patrick Cyrana Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon White Production Manager: Peter Brunette Casting Producer: Nicholas Sawyer Camera Operator: Mar Alfonso Sound Mixer: Rebecca ONeil Production Assistant: Ryan Coppola Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Jason Malizia; JC Scruggs Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds

Meteorologist, Author, and Storm Chaser Cyrena Arnold answers your questions about extreme weather from Twitter. How accurate is the science in the new film "Twisters?" What is the difference between El Niño and La Niña? Why are scientists predicting a super-charged storm season for 2024? - Follow Cyrena on all socials @WxCyrena - Cyrena's children's books on weather:https://www.francesfoxstories.com - Learn more about storm chasing athttps://stormfrontfreaks.com

Professor of Ancient Greek History Paul Christesen joins WIRED to answer your questions from Twitter. What do we know about the original Olympics? How did Ancient Greece elect leaders? Is the film ‘300’ accurate? Was there a huge outdoor statue of Athena in Acropolis as in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey? What exactly did we lose when the Library of Alexandria burned? Why did ancient Greeks place a coin in the mouth of the recently decesased? These questions and plenty more are answered today on Ancient Greece Support.

Prompt Engineer Michael Taylor joins WIRED to answers your questions from Twitter about artificial intelligence prompts. What is a prompt engineer and why do companies employ them? What are some general tips to improve the AI prompts we use? Why do AI-generated hands have the wrong number of fingers so often? What is AI “hallucinating?” How long will ChatGPT remember the context of your conversations? These questions and plenty more are answered on Prompt Engineer Support.

Etiquette expert William Hanson joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about proper manners and polite behavior. Why is “no elbows on the table” a rule? Is there a proper way to stir tea? Or cut a piece of cheese from a charcuterie board? Who decides what proper table etiquette is? Why should we even care about etiquette in the first place? Etiquette expert William Hanson answers these questions and many more on Etiquette Support. Director: Anna O'Donohue Director of Photography: James Fox Editor: Richard Trammell Expert: William Hanson Waitress: Isabel Fraser Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Isabel Fraser Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production Coordinator: Rhyan Lark Talent Booker: Nicholas Sawyer Camera Operator: Stephen Ley Sound Mixer: Mark Cheffins Production Assistant: Jack Haynes Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Paul Tael; JC Scruggs Assistant Editor: Andy Morell

'Pod Save America' hosts Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor join WIRED to answer your burning questions about American democracy and elections. Does the United States have honest elections? Could we have a 51st state by the time we have our 51st president? What's Project 2025 and why are we hearing more about it? Are technology and social media undermining democracy? How can a presidential candidate win the popular vote but still lose the presidency? Jon and Tommy answer these questions and many more on Democracy Support.Democracy or Else: How To Save America In 10 Easy Steps is available now: https://crooked.com/crookedmediareads/Check out Pod Save America at:http://apple.co/podsaveamericahttps://www.youtube.com/@podsaveamericaDirector: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: Ben DeweyEditor: Richard TrammellTalent: Jon Favreau; Tommy VietorLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteProduction Coordinator: Rhyan LarkTalent Booker: Paige GarbariniCamera Operator: Caleb WeissSound Mixer: Sean PaulsenProduction Assistant: Cerina ShippeyPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: JC Scruggs; Paul TaelAssistant Editor: Andy Morell

Roller coaster engineer Korey Kiepert joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about roller coasters and the people who design them. How do roller coasters work? Who invented the first roller coaster? How are roller coasters tested? What the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world? How do they stay on the rails while looping and speeding down the track? Engineer Korey Kiepert answers each of these questions plus plenty more on Roller Coaster Support.Director: Jackie PhillipsDirector of Photography: AJ YoungEditor: Richard TrammellTalent: Korey KiepertLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul GulyasProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteProduction Coordinator: Rhyan LarkCasting Producer: Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: Lucas VilicichSound Mixer: Paul CornettProduction Assistant: Lauren BoucherPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Jason Malizia; JC ScruggsAssistant Editor: Billy WardThe photo of Gold Reef City was taken by NOLWEEN and used under the Creative Commons 3.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/The photo of the Wildcat Coaster was taken by WILDCAT1 and has been released into the public domain by the author.

Former Chief Urban Designer of The City of New York Alexandros Washburn joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about city planning. How does the New York City Subway compare to others worldwide? What are the pros and cons of rent control initiatives? Which city can lay claim to being "smartest" in the world? Or has the best airport? What challenges will the urban designers of tomorrow need to meet? Alexandros Washburn answers these questions and many more on City Planning Support.

Joey Chestnut, the number one ranked competitive eater in the world, visits WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about competitive eating. How do competitive eaters train? What do competitive eaters do after a competition? Do they even taste what they're eating? How does one begin a career in competitive eating? Joey Chestnut answers these questions and plenty more on Competitive Eating Support.Watch Chestnut Vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef Live on Netflix on Labor Day, September 2 https://www.netflix.com/chestnutvskobayashiDirector: Jackie PhillipsEditor: Richard TrammellTalent: Joey ChestnutProducer: Anna O'DonohueLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul GulyasProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteProduction Coordinator: Rhyan LarkTalent Booker: Meredith JudkinsProduction Assistant: Lauren BoucherPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Jason MaliziaAssistant Editor: Justin SymondsSpecial Thanks: Netflix

Professor and department head for the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University Bill Crossley answers questions about airplanes and aerospace engineering from Twitter. How do airplane wings generate the necessary amount of lift to achieve flight? Can a plane fly with only one engine? Could electric airplanes replace fuel-burning ones? Is severe turbulence still safe to fly through? Why do commercial planes fly at 35,000 feet? Are planes safer than cars statistically? How much does it cost to build an airplane? Answers to these questions and many more await on Airplane Support. Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Ben Dewey Editor: Shandor Garrison Expert: William Crossley Creative Producer: Lisandro Perez-Rey Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production Coordinator: Rhyan Lark Casting Producer: Nicholas Sawyer Camera Operator: Caleb Weiss Sound Mixer: Rebecca O'Neill Production Assistant: Sonia Butt Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Jason Malizia Assistant Editor: Billy Ward

Microbiologist Dan Buckley joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about microbiology. What's the fastest known bacteria? Is the zombie fungi from "The Last Of Us" realistic? Why is cat poop is dangerous for pregnant people? How did metal-eating bacteria come about? How does horizontal gene transfer work? What microbes should we be most concerned about? Dan Buckley answers these questions and many more await on WIRED Microbiology Support. Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia Editor: Richard Trammell Expert: Dan Buckley Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon White Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production Coordinator: Rhyan Lark Casting Producer: Nicholas Sawyer Camera Operator: Christopher Eusteche Sound Mixer: Gabe Quiroga Production Assistant: Cerina Shippey Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Jason Malizia Assistant Editor: Billy Ward

Archaeologist Cat Jarman, a Viking Age specialist, joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the Vikings. When did the Viking Age begin? How do we know about the Vikings? Where did they voyage to? How did they navigate so effectively? Did Vikings really sacrifice humans? Were the Vikings actually more violent than other cultures of their day? Answers to these questions and many more, today on Viking Support. 0:00 Viking Support 0:15 Nicknames 1:13 How violent were the Vikings? 2:08 Vikings on TV 3:50 Did Vikings really sacrifice humans? 5:02 How do we know about the Vikings? 7:54 Fun, if you’re a Viking 8:18 Where did the Vikings go? 9:57 When did the Viking Age begin? 10:39 Norse and Vikings 12:01 How did Vikings navigate? 12:39 …did they? 13:26 Everything you wanted to know about Viking sex but were afraid to ask 14:55 Did Vikings use soap? 16:28 What did the Vikings look like? 17:29 What do modern Norwegians and Danes think of the Viking era? 18:50 Descendants of Vikings online?

Volcanologist Jenni Barclay joins WIRED to answer the internet's lava-hot questions about volcanoes. How do volcanoes cause lightning? What would happen if you fell into a volcano? What do volcanologists study day-to-day? Are there any super volcanoes in the world overdue for an eruption? Why does Iceland have so many active volcanoes? These questions and many more are answered on Volcano Support.Jenni Barclay is a professor at The University of Bristol https://www.bristol.ac.uk/people/person/Jenni-Barclay-251603f7-bef1-4ebe-9adf-6b4906f3fc55/Director: Anna O'DonohueDirector of Photography: James FoxEditor: Philip AndersonExpert: Jenni BarclayProducer: Efrat KashaiLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul GulyasProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteProduction Coordinator: Rhyan LarkCasting Producer: Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: Neill FrancisSound Mixer: Mark CheffinsProduction Assistant: Jack HaynesPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Ron Douglas; Jason MaliziaAssistant Editor: Andy Morell

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