Ep 1. The Last Crusade of Indiana Terry

In Hollywood Weapons season 4 episode 1, titled "The Last Crusade of Indiana Terry," the hosts Terry Schappert and Larry Zanoff take on one of the most popular movie franchises of all time - Indiana Jones. Their task is to replicate some of the most memorable stunts and action scenes from the series using real weapons and explosives.

The episode begins with Terry and Larry discussing the challenges of recreating movie stunts in real life. They explain how the team's expertise in weapons handling and special effects helps them break down and analyze the physics and mechanics of the stunts to create realistic recreations.

The first stunt they tackle is the iconic scene from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom where Indy uses a revolver to shoot a rope bridge while hanging from it. Terry and Larry set up a similar rope bridge over a river and attempt to recreate the scene. They encounter several challenges, such as the weight of the weapons and the accuracy required to shoot the rope while hanging from it. The hosts demonstrate how different types of firearms can affect accuracy and how bullet velocity and kinetic energy affects rope tension.

Next, they attempt to recreate the infamous "sword vs. gun" scene from Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. In the original scene, Indy is confronted by a swordsman and, rather than engaging in a sword fight, pulls out his gun and shoots the swordsman. Terry and Larry break down the physics of the scene, analyzing the distance and timing required to successfully pull off the shot. They explain how the recoil from the gun can affect accuracy and add authenticity to the scene by using the same type of gun used in the movie.

In another stunt, they recreate the scene in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade where Indy uses a flare gun to sink a Nazi tanker. Terry and Larry explain the principles of underwater explosions and the challenges of creating such a scene without damaging the environment or risking the safety of the crew. They also demonstrate the effects of various weapons, such as a grenade launcher or a rocket launcher, and break down the physics of using explosives underwater.

Finally, the hosts attempt to recreate the famous mine cart chase scene from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. They set up a similar track and use real weapons to simulate the action. They discuss how the speed and momentum of the carts can affect accuracy and the risks involved in such a dangerous stunt. They also demonstrate how the use of blanks and squibs can create realistic explosions and bullet hits.

Overall, the episode showcases the expertise of the Hollywood Weapons team in recreating some of the most iconic action scenes from the Indiana Jones franchise. The hosts provide insightful analysis of the physics and mechanics involved in each stunt, making for an entertaining and educational episode for fans of the series and lovers of movie stunts.