Joe Genius

Hosted by Jonah Ray.

Welcome the first show that proves how exciting, hilarious, and sometimes dangerous, homegrown science can be. Joe Genius turns the spotlight on some of the best science videos online, from dry ice bombs to robot musicians, and explain why they work...or more often than not, why they don't. Read More

Microwave This

Thursday, September 9th, 2010 – running time 09:54

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Things heat up as Jonah Ray takes us to the radiating world of the microwave oven. Your mom warned you not to put aluminum foil inside, but how about tossing in a DVD, a bar of soap, or a light bulb? Watch as Joe Geniuses experiment and then flee the scene after fireworks blast and other disasters result.

It's time for Joe Genius: Where backyard science goes BIG TIME. Joe Genius highlights home-grown Einsteins who experiment, tinker, and yes, blow stuff up in the name of science. And it's all caught on tape! Join Jonah Ray as he whizzed through these geniuses' most epic failures and thrilling successes -- and of course, the science behind it all.

MICROWAVE of DESTRUCTION

You won't believe the hodgepodge of things these Joe Geniuses fire up in the microwave. Plus, don't miss who wins the coveted Joe "Genius" Award for the coolest microwave blast! And always remember, don't try these experiments at home!

Meet the Nukers!

"Grapes" from Microwavecam

"Microwave Steam Explosion" from Tesla500

"Pontiac car airbag, blows up in a microwave" from Francois004

"OMG! MICROWAVE EXPLODES!!!!" from Ir0nIsland

"2 Eggs in Microwave" from Eastern412bmx

"Microwave explosion" from Crazysully

"Metal in Microwave" from Uwtitanfan

"Glass Dome Over Grapes" from Microwavecam

"DVD" from Microwavecam

"Microwave fun II - Carrot'o'Doom" from Zachary Savage

"Growing Ivory Soap" from Josh Leo

"SOAP" from Microwavecam

"Most amazing thing I've learned in college" from Joshy Rosenbaum

"12 peeps in the microwave" from Jonas Eberle

"Is It A Good Idea To Microwave a Giant Mercury Light Bulb? " from Ideo Productions

"Microwaving a White Giant Electra Bulb is a Real BLAST" from Kenny Irwin aka: dOvetastic Microwave Theater on YouTube

"Exploding Grape 2" from Venus62890

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Connect with Joe Genius

  • over 3 years ago

    We had a great 1st season! Now we get a break, but stay tuned & watch all the past homemade science gone wrong here: http://ow.ly/3adm6

  • over 3 years ago

    RT @KateEEnglish: @joegenius Microwaved Grape http://t.co/1Kccn2U

  • over 3 years ago

    What? A water-powered jet pack? Watch Joe Geniuses defy gravity in our last episode of the season! http://revision3.com/joegenius/gravity

  • over 3 years ago

    Thx! RT @MadScienceLA Mad Scientist @ionicaielo told us to watch. We did. We like you. Dear everyone, follow them and get your Science Fix!

  • over 3 years ago

    Episode 8: Joe Geniuses go green. Nothing like heading to a gas station to get your car's solar panels cleaned!

  • over 3 years ago

    Thanks! Just don't tell your teacher RT @jodeknudt Wow @joegenius has teached more me in 10min then I learned in 1h in science class

About the Show

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Show Title:
Joe Genius
Description:
Welcome the first show that proves how exciting, hilarious, and sometimes dangerous, homegrown science can be. Joe Genius turns the spotlight on some of the best science videos online, from dry ice bombs to robot musicians, and explain why they work...or more often than not, why they don't.
Categories:
Awesome Science
Launch Date:
Jul 15, 2010
Episodes: