The Detonators
The Detonators was a reality series documentary that aired on the Discovery Channel. The program featured the thought process and procedures in performing demolition through the use of explosives. The show was hosted by two demolition experts: Dr. Braden Lusk, an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky College of Engineering, and Dr. Paul Worsey, professor and director of explosives engineering education at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Lusk and Worsey gave the viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the science of destroying large structures without damaging the surrounding buildings and landscapes. The Detonators consisted of a single season with 13 episodes airing between January and July of 2009. No additional episodes have been produced since then, and the Discovery Channel's official website no longer carries information about the program.
Season 1
11 episodes
- 1. LiverpoolExplosive experts Dr. Braden Lusk and Dr. Paul Worsey travel the globe to see how the biggest demolitions are done-- and how they could be done better. In this episode, Braden visits the blast sites of two steel structures.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minJan 28, 2009
- 2. GlasgowExplosives experts Dr. Braden Lusk and Dr. Paul Worsey show us how demolition blasters bring down urban buildings with unprecedented accuracy in Glasgow, Scotland and Birmingham, AL.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minFeb 4, 2009
- 3. BermudaExplosives experts Dr. Braden Lusk and Dr. Paul Worsey take us behind the scenes at the blasts of two structures that just can't be brought down with a wrecking ball.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minFeb 11, 2009
- 4. Coral GablesExplosives expert Dr. Braden Lusk takes us to the heart of Coral Gables, Florida - home to the historic Ponce De Leon Towers. But as he'll see, not all blasts go off according to plan.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minFeb 18, 2009
- 5. Foxburg, PANo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minFeb 25, 2009
- 6. Louisville, KYNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minMar 15, 2009
- 7. Fort William, ScotlandNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minApr 2, 2009
- 8. Weirton, West VirginiaNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minApr 2, 2009
- 9. NewcastleNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minApr 9, 2009
- 10. Bismarck, North DakotaNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minApr 16, 2009
- 11. Toronto, OHNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minApr 23, 2009
The Detonators
The Detonators was a reality series documentary that aired on the Discovery Channel. The program featured the thought process and procedures in performing demolition through the use of explosives. The show was hosted by two demolition experts: Dr. Braden Lusk, an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky College of Engineering, and Dr. Paul Worsey, professor and director of explosives engineering education at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Lusk and Worsey gave the viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the science of destroying large structures without damaging the surrounding buildings and landscapes. The Detonators consisted of a single season with 13 episodes airing between January and July of 2009. No additional episodes have been produced since then, and the Discovery Channel's official website no longer carries information about the program.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- RDF USA, IWC Media
