MD148 - Behind-the-scenes of ABC’s Wipeout!
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The first season of an innovative new TV gameshow called Wipeout airs on ABC on June 24th. We took a trip to their elaborate studio to meet the show’s executive producer, Matt Kunitz, the casting director, and the stunt coordinator. We also got a chance to see the storm simulator in full effect, and you will too if you watch this episode!
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Tags: abc, leahd'emilio, lonharris, mahalo, mahalodaily, mattkunitz, wipeout
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:33 am
COOL! Well done.
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:42 am
Great episode!
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:14 am
Excellent interview…..can’t wait to see the television show.
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:21 am
Is this the American spin-off of Ninja Warrior? That Japanese show is really addictive (I once sat in front of TV watching Ninja Warrior marathon all freaking day long), and I hope “Wipe Out” captures the same elements of humor and excitement…
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:05 am
Wow! This looks exciting and challenging. Can’t wait to see the show. Lon and Leah took a chance just by being there. Good job.
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:22 am
good episode on lon’s end. Leah…what happened to your interviewing skills?? Not holding up after you won the competition huh?
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:25 am
I’ve been looking foward in watching that show. Thanks for the insight guys.
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:27 am
Sorry forward
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:29 am
My thoughts ran the same way as DP’s. This looks like an American version of Ninja Warrior. Hopefully it will be as much fun to watch.
On another note:
There is something about both Lon and Leah being in the same episode that just doesn’t work for me. I guess I like having the same person for consistency sake. Probably just me.
Anyhow, the new MD is MUCH better than the old MD. There is a lot more energy.
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:45 am
this was a really GREAT episode. I think this is really what the Mahalo Daily should be every day: informative, insider, helpful, and entertaining. I’ve been watching promos for WIPEOUT for a month and this really got me a great overview of the show and how it’s made. I learned a lot about the different people who put the show on, the control room, and the concept behind the show.
The goal of Mahalo.com is to help people research and find what they are looking for. The goal for Mahalo Daily should be in line with that, but of course since it’s “a show” it should be entertaining and fun as well. I think this show was a great balance.
Of course, the fact that you guys didn’t get to run the course was disappointing. I mean, really… I would expect one of you to just jump down the slide or something!!! :-)
Great job.
What do you guys think the show should be?
Do you like the comedy shows? the informative stuff? A balance between the two?
This is a very new concept, having a show for a web brand (DIGGnation being the only other example i can think of). Feedback is always welcome!
Note: I think we should do a “Fast Facts” run down during the show since every Mahalo.com page has fast facts. Would be a great product timein yes/no?
best jason
(CEO of Mahalo.com)
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Wipeout looks like a Vegas version of MXC. I guess what’s old is new again.
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:59 pm
FUN! I was hoping to see Leah push Lon down the slide though.
@james…Leah is informative, energetic, and fun. Maybe your holding a grudge??? Oh well, that’s your opinion and the majority of people here love watching both Leah and Lon.
@jason…I personally love the balance between comedy and informative episodes. Today’s episode was great and I cannot wait to see Wipeout. It’s great that at any time the viewer can give their opinion as to what they would like to see. As far as the “Fast Facts” I say go for it!!!
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:27 pm
I personally thought that this was one of Leah’s better interviews. She seemed as she was having fun, very comfortable and full of energy. I might add that Leah and Lon are great together. They really compliment each other. Keep it up.
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Wow. Leah, those jeans were extremely tight. Looked absolutely fantastic.
This was a really fun episode. Leah seemed to have a lot of fun.
Lon could have been better as comic relief. Perhaps some physical stunts. A missed opportunity.
Continued “well done” to Mahalo for choosing Leah as the new host. Outstanding choice.
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:08 pm
So ABC has decided to take the concept from “Escape from Takeshi Castle” (MXC in the U.S.), and redo it for American audiences.
Jeez, the least they could do is acknowledge that they got this idea from Japan; rather than pass it off as something original.
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Now that Leah is on the show, I’ll be a regular watcher. Great stuff — I love watching her at work. Keep it going — a combination of information and comedy is definitely the way to go for the show.
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I want to go to Fractureland!
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Nice show guys !!
June 24th, 2008 at 1:22 am
I was thinking how funny it was going to be when Lon jumped down the slide at the end! But . . . No! I guess Leah could have done it to but it would have been LOL with Lon. Still a great job by Leah and Lon, they work so well together.
Jason, as far as future shows they need to funny and informative. I want to be informed about things that may help me in my “Daily” life. I’m not real interested in only west coast things or places. I live in the Midwest. I want to be informed but more importantly entertained about things we all do everyday. I do like the stuff that has been done already. The new iPhone was great. People on the street are funny especially when talking to a quick witted Leah or Lon. The Friday episodes about YouTube are great as well.
Keep doing what your doing. Leah and Lon make the show fun to watch.
June 24th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Hey James, wake up and get over it! Leah is a clear winner and multi-talented. You haven’t seen anything yet! There is no need for negative comments. Grow up.
June 24th, 2008 at 1:33 am
I’ve been looking forward to . . .
June 24th, 2008 at 3:46 am
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June 24th, 2008 at 11:03 am
[...] he specifically didn’t want any extreme athletes. Somewhere Bam Margera and Steve-O are crying. Mahalo Daily took a trip to the gigantic set of ABC’s new summer show. That day, they were testing the storm simulator. It costs $100,000 just [...]
June 24th, 2008 at 11:07 am
[...] he specifically didn’t want any extreme athletes. Somewhere Bam Margera and Steve-O are crying. Mahalo Daily took a trip to the gigantic set of ABC’s new summer show. That day, they were testing the storm simulator. It costs $100,000 just [...]
June 24th, 2008 at 11:48 am
[...] Mahalo Daily took a trip to the gigantic set of ABC’s new summer show. That day, they were analyzing the storm simulator. It costs $100,000 just to turn on. Mahalo Daily additionally talked to the casting director (for those of you who are interested in trying out for season two). The video is after the jump. [...]
June 25th, 2008 at 11:10 am
I don’t normally watch ABC, but I may have to check this out.
June 25th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
[...] Mahalo Daily took a trip to the gigantic set of ABC’s new summer show. That day, they were testing the storm simulator. It costs $100,000 just to turn on. Mahalo Daily also talked to the casting director (for those of you who are interested in trying out for season two). The video is after the jump. [...]
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Couldn’t agree with Jura more. It was extremely disappointing that the producers did not acknowledge MXC.
July 17th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
hey that’s nice i wanna be on wipeout !what i need to do?
July 21st, 2008 at 12:57 am
How much did the sets cost for this show cost? Anyone know?
September 12th, 2008 at 3:36 am
As someone who is a finalist to be a contestant for season two, THANK YOU! being able to see some of the behind-the-scenes stuff sheds some light on what to look forward to. I have my physical in a couple weeks, and I think that’s it. If I pass it, I get to enjoy a run around ‘fractureland’, LOL.
October 28th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
What happened to the show? Is it off air? Will it come back on?