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How Stuff Works (TV Series 2008– ) Poster

(2008– )

Full Cast & Crew

Series Directed by 

Chris Harty ... (2 episodes, 2008-2009)
Anthony Lacques ... (1 episode, 2008)
Sean Dash ... (1 episode, 2009)
Gloria Morris ... (1 episode, 2009)
Beata Ziel ... (1 episode, 2009)

Series Writing Credits  

Kieron Barry ... (writer) (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Sean Dash ... (written by) (1 episode, 2009)
Anthony Lacques ... (written by) (1 episode, 2008)
David Madison ... (writer) (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Gloria Morris ... (written by) (1 episode, 2009)
Brian O'Connor ... (writer) (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Zak Weisfeld ... (writer) (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Beata Ziel ... (writer) (1 episode, 2009)

Series Cast  

Gabe Doran Gabe Doran ...  Narrator / ... 12 episodes, 2008-2009
Mike Senese ...  Self / ... 4 episodes, 2010-2011
David Heber David Heber ...  Self - Director of Center for Human Nutrition, UCLA 2 episodes, 2008-2009
Jimmie Oxley Jimmie Oxley ...  Self - Professor of Chemistry, University of Rhode Island 2 episodes, 2009
Michael Pollan ...  Self - Author, 'The Omnivore's Dilemma' 1 episode, 2008
Charlie Bamforth Charlie Bamforth ...  Self - Professor, University of California, Davis 1 episode, 2008
Sam Calagione Sam Calagione ...  Self - Dogfish Head Craft Brewery 1 episode, 2008
Charlie Papazian Charlie Papazian ...  Self - Home Brewers Association 1 episode, 2008
Larry Johnson Larry Johnson ...  Self - Iowa State University 1 episode, 2008
Dave Fitch Dave Fitch ...  Self - Home Brewer 1 episode, 2008
Vaclaz Berka Vaclaz Berka ...  Self - Sr. Brew Master, Pilsner Urquell 1 episode, 2008
Chris Rawl Chris Rawl ...  Self - VP, Clayton Rawl Farms 1 episode, 2008
Andy Tveekrem Andy Tveekrem ...  Self - Dogfish Head Craft Brewery 1 episode, 2008
Blake Joyce Blake Joyce ...  Self - University of Tennessee 1 episode, 2008
Garrett Smith Garrett Smith ...  Self - President, Jolly Time Popcorn 1 episode, 2008
Mojmir Prokes Mojmir Prokes ...  Self - Balneologist, Chodovar Brewery 1 episode, 2008
Jeff Arnett Jeff Arnett ...  Self - Master Distiller, Jack Daniels 1 episode, 2008
Scott Gudbaur Scott Gudbaur ...  Self - Vera Sun Energy 1 episode, 2008
Kendall Lamkey Kendall Lamkey ...  Self - Iowa State University 1 episode, 2008
David Iacoe David Iacoe ...  Self - CP Kelco 1 episode, 2008
Jamie Spires Jamie Spires ...  Self - Walter P. Rawl and Sons 1 episode, 2008
Brian Wilcox Brian Wilcox ...  Self - CP Kelco 1 episode, 2008
Bob Schmidt Bob Schmidt ...  Self - Maple Lane Farms 1 episode, 2008
David Frett David Frett ...  Self - River Valley Co-Op 1 episode, 2008
Patrick McGovern Patrick McGovern ...  Self - Sr. Research Scientist, University of Pennsylvania 1 episode, 2008
Jon Hulvey Jon Hulvey ...  Self - University of Tennessee 1 episode, 2008
Brian Frahm Brian Frahm ...  Self - Vera Sun Energy 1 episode, 2008
Gerami Hanks Gerami Hanks ...  Self - Crown Drilling 1 episode, 2008
Shannon Robinson Shannon Robinson ...  Self - Vera Sun Energy 1 episode, 2008
Bob Bowman Bob Bowman ...  Self - Corn Farmer 1 episode, 2008
Charlie Bowman Charlie Bowman ...  Self - CP Kelco 1 episode, 2008
Fredric Scheer Fredric Scheer ...  Self - Founder, Cereplast 1 episode, 2008
Powell Smith Powell Smith ...  Self - Clemson University 1 episode, 2008
Westin Rink Westin Rink ...  Self - Controlled Pharming Ventures 1 episode, 2008
Doug Ausenbaugh Doug Ausenbaugh ...  Self - President, Controlled Pharming Ventures 1 episode, 2008
Charles Wingard Charles Wingard ...  Self - Walter P. Rawl and Sons 1 episode, 2008
Kevin Smith ...  Self - Jack Daniels 1 episode, 2008
Jane Schulenburg Jane Schulenburg ...  Self - CP Kelco 1 episode, 2008
Tom Miklinevich Tom Miklinevich ...  Self - Home Brewer 1 episode, 2008
Mark Millard Mark Millard ...  Self - USDA Seed Bank 1 episode, 2008
Neal Stewart Neal Stewart ...  Self - University of Tennessee 1 episode, 2008
Evan Rail Evan Rail ...  Self - Author, 'Good Beer Guide: Prague and the Czech Republic' 1 episode, 2008
David Weiskiercher David Weiskiercher ...  Self - River Valley Co-Op 1 episode, 2008
Ken Grossman Ken Grossman ...  Self - Sierra Nevada Brewery 1 episode, 2008
Mark Szamaltulski Mark Szamaltulski ...  Self - Maltose Express 1 episode, 2008
Parker Simpson Parker Simpson ...  Self - Corn Farmer 1 episode, 2008
Cheryl Anderson Cheryl Anderson ...  Self - Jolly Time Popcorn 1 episode, 2008
Patrick Schnable Patrick Schnable ...  Self - Iowa State University 1 episode, 2008
Greg Suellentrop Greg Suellentrop ...  Self - Sr. Brew Master, Anheuser Busch 1 episode, 2008
Bryan Francis Bryan Francis ...  Self - Crown Drilling 1 episode, 2008
Anthony Boco Anthony Boco ...  Genghis Khan 1 episode, 2009
Richard Kaner Richard Kaner ...  Self - Professor of Chemistry, UCLA 1 episode, 2009
Nelson Melo Nelson Melo ...  Self - Organic Coffee Farmer 1 episode, 2009
Jeanette Googe Jeanette Googe ...  Self - Quality Control Mgr., Morton Salt 1 episode, 2009
Chris Todaro Chris Todaro ...  Self - Folger's Coffee 1 episode, 2009
Richard Stoner Richard Stoner ...  Self - Founder & President, AgriHouse, Inc. 1 episode, 2009
Nicolas Cho Nicolas Cho ...  Self - Murky Coffee 1 episode, 2009
Richard L. Hanneman Richard L. Hanneman ...  Self - President, Salt Institute 1 episode, 2009
Mehrooz Zamanzadeh Mehrooz Zamanzadeh ...  Self - General Managers, MATCO Services 1 episode, 2009
Fernando Orozco Fernando Orozco ...  Self - Plant Manager, Bimbo Bakeries USA 1 episode, 2009
Bikram Gill Bikram Gill ...  Self - Wheat Geneticist, Kansas State University 1 episode, 2009
Kurt Dyck Kurt Dyck ...  Self - Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Co. 1 episode, 2009
Brian Vain Brian Vain ...  Self - Plant Mgr., Olin Chlor Alkali Products 1 episode, 2009
Steve Olson Steve Olson ...  Self - Minnesota Turkey Growers Association 1 episode, 2009
Price Peterson Price Peterson ...  Self - Owner, Hacienda Esmeralda 1 episode, 2009
Myron Marcotte Myron Marcotte ...  Self - Mining Supervisor, Hutchinson Salt Mine 1 episode, 2009
Greg Johannsen Greg Johannsen ...  Self - Wheat Farmer 1 episode, 2009
Ric Rhinehart Ric Rhinehart ...  Self - Specialty Coffee Association of America 1 episode, 2009
Glenn DeMeritt Glenn DeMeritt ...  Self - Textured Protein Tech., MGP Ingredients 1 episode, 2009
Linda Schmitt Linda Schmitt ...  Self - Kansas Underground Salt Museum 1 episode, 2009
Doug Zell Doug Zell ...  Self - Intelligentsia Coffee 1 episode, 2009
Alejandro Cadena Alejandro Cadena ...  Self - Exporter, Virmax Cafe, Colombia 1 episode, 2009
Topher Dohl Topher Dohl ...  Self - Applications Tech., MGP Ingredients 1 episode, 2009
Kevin Kraemer Kevin Kraemer ...  Self - Barn Manager, Gorans Brothers Inc. 1 episode, 2009
Michaele Weissman Michaele Weissman ...  Self - Journalist and Author 1 episode, 2009
Trace Prewitt Trace Prewitt ...  Self - Starbucks Roaster 1 episode, 2009
David Pitman David Pitman ...  Self - Mary's Turkeys 1 episode, 2009
John McDonald John McDonald ...  Self - President, Boulevard Brewery Co. 1 episode, 2009
Zoran Ristic Zoran Ristic ...  Self - USDA Plant Physiologist 1 episode, 2009
Donald Van Tassle Donald Van Tassle ...  Self - V.P. of Manufacturing, Bimbo Bakeries USA 1 episode, 2009
Greg Langmo Greg Langmo ...  Self - Fuel Manager, Fibrominn 1 episode, 2009
Craig Pijanowski Craig Pijanowski ...  Self - Lead Brewer, Boulevard Brewery Co. 1 episode, 2009
Nelson Selmer Nelson Selmer ...  Self - Facility Manager, Horizon Milling 1 episode, 2009
Steven Pauwels Steven Pauwels ...  Self - Brewmaster, Boulevard Brewery Co. 1 episode, 2009
Marcia Scheideman Marcia Scheideman ...  Self - President, Wheat Foods Council 1 episode, 2009
Major Cohen Major Cohen ...  Self - Starbucks Coffee 1 episode, 2009
Erik Kruger Erik Kruger ...  Self - Director of Operations, Kruger Foods 1 episode, 2009
Timothy J. Castle Timothy J. Castle ...  Self - Importer, Castle and Company 1 episode, 2009
Scott Phillips Scott Phillips ...  Self - Biopolymer Technologies, MGP Ingredients 1 episode, 2009
Sally Noll Sally Noll ...  Self - Professor of Poultry Science, University of Minnesota 1 episode, 2009
Adriana Chappell Adriana Chappell ...  Self - Research & Development, Bimbo Bakeries USA 1 episode, 2009
Glenn Bannister Glenn Bannister ...  Self - Managing Director, Morton Bahamas 1 episode, 2009
Mary Pitman Mary Pitman ...  Self - Mary's Turkeys 1 episode, 2009
Joel Bluhm Joel Bluhm ...  Self - Product Consultant, North Star Surfaces 1 episode, 2009
Martin Diedrich Martin Diedrich ...  Self - Kean Coffee 1 episode, 2009
Stefano Dukcevich Stefano Dukcevich ...  Self - President, Daniele, Inc. 1 episode, 2009
Willie Benedetti Willie Benedetti ...  Self - Willie Bird 1 episode, 2009
Peter Stadem Peter Stadem ...  Self - Brood Barn Manager, Gorans Brothers Inc. 1 episode, 2009
Lenny Scott Lenny Scott ...  Self - Dir. Technology, Olin Chlor Alkali Products 1 episode, 2009
Mike Mullennix Mike Mullennix ...  Self - Construction Controller 1 episode, 2009
George Bregar George Bregar ...  Self - Alterra Coffee 1 episode, 2009
V. Lee Byberg V. Lee Byberg ...  Self - Willmar Poultry Co. 1 episode, 2009
Steve Ellis Steve Ellis ...  Self - Vice President, Horizon Milling 1 episode, 2009
Dustin Jones Dustin Jones ...  Self - Farm Manager, Willmar Poultry Co. 1 episode, 2009
Vlado Dukcevich Vlado Dukcevich ...  Self - Chairman & CEO, Daniele, Inc. 1 episode, 2009
Bart Lowrey Bart Lowrey ...  Self - Oper. Director, Environ Biocomposites 1 episode, 2009
Jeff Bender Jeff Bender ...  Self - Infectious Disease Specialist, University of Minnesota 1 episode, 2009
Lewis N. Lavy Lewis N. Lavy ...  Self - Powderman, Hutchinson Salt Mine 1 episode, 2009
Andre F. Ziegler Andre F. Ziegler ...  Self - Poultry Pathologist, University of Minnesota 1 episode, 2009
Terry Norling Terry Norling ...  Self - Willmar Poultry Co. Breeder Farm 1 episode, 2009
Bret Mosher Bret Mosher ...  Self - Owner & President, Environ Biocomposites 1 episode, 2009
Beagle Brodsky Beagle Brodsky ...  Self - Manager, Willie Bird 1 episode, 2009
A.J. Miller A.J. Miller ...  Self - Brand Manager, Morton Salt 1 episode, 2009
Kim Gorans Kim Gorans ...  Self - Gorans Brothers Inc. 1 episode, 2009
Parag Mallick Parag Mallick ...  Self - Assistant Professor, Biochemistry, UCLA 1 episode, 2009
Aaron Larson Aaron Larson ...  Self - Fibrominn 1 episode, 2009
Heather Groll Heather Groll ...  Self - Lab Technician, MATCO Services 1 episode, 2009
Chuck Carden Chuck Carden ...  Self - Director of Operations, Tampa Bay Water Desalination Plant 1 episode, 2009
Kyle Glanville Kyle Glanville ...  Self - Barista, Intelligentsia 1 episode, 2009
Rick Pitman Rick Pitman ...  Self - Mary's Turkeys 1 episode, 2009
Allan Fritz Allan Fritz ...  Self - Wheat Breeder, Kansas State University 1 episode, 2009
Joan Nielsen Joan Nielsen ...  Self - Editor, DecafDivas.net 1 episode, 2009
Christine Ramsey Christine Ramsey ...  Self - Quality Assurance Mgr., Kruger Foods 1 episode, 2009
John Kanzius John Kanzius ...  Self - Inventor 1 episode, 2009
Lee Spence Lee Spence ...  Self - President, Underground Vaults & Storage 1 episode, 2009
David Flynn David Flynn ...  Self - Barista, Murky Coffee 1 episode, 2009
Gorica Rajcac Spasojedic Gorica Rajcac Spasojedic ...  Self - Operation Manager, Willmar Hatchery 1 episode, 2009
William J. Mode William J. Mode ...  Brutus 1 episode, 2010
Natalie Dawkins Natalie Dawkins ...  Girl Opening Presents 1 episode, 2010

Series Produced by 

Joshua C. Berkley ... executive producer (7 episodes, 2010-2011)
Wesley Caylor ... associate producer (7 episodes, 2010-2011)
Beth Dietrich ... executive producer: Discovery Channel (6 episodes, 2008-2009)
Steve Schwartz ... executive producer: Discovery Channel (6 episodes, 2008-2009)
Rob Shaftel ... coordinating producer: Discovery Channel (6 episodes, 2008-2009)
Luke Ellis ... executive producer (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
Matthew P. Hickey ... executive producer (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
Robert Kirk ... executive producer (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
Michelle LeDoux ... line producer / supervising producer (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
Susan Buckley ... associate producer (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Christie Elwin ... post producer / post-producer (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Stephen Land ... executive producer (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Rob Lihani ... executive producer (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
David Madison ... series producer (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Jamie Smith ... co-executive producer (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Mariel Sykes ... producer (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Robert Twilley ... coordinating producer (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Zak Weisfeld ... executive producer (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
John Bacon ... producer associate (2 episodes, 2008-2009)
Holly O'Brien ... field producer (2 episodes, 2008-2009)
Michael Rogers ... producer (2 episodes, 2008-2009)
Diane Wai ... producer (2 episodes, 2008-2009)
Melissa Rafford ... producer (2 episodes, 2009)
Victoria Cummings ... field producer (1 episode, 2008)
Wayne Grajeda ... field producer (1 episode, 2008)
John Kavanaugh ... field producer (1 episode, 2008)
Eric Mazer ... producer (1 episode, 2008)
Lee Robinson ... associate producer (1 episode, 2008)
Randal Shuptrine ... producer (1 episode, 2008)
Neil Alford ... producer (1 episode, 2009)
Daniel Callis ... producer (1 episode, 2009)
David Lane ... producer (1 episode, 2009)
Dana Millikin ... show producer (1 episode, 2009)
Mark Francis ... executive producer (1 episode)
Dean Johnson ... executive producer (1 episode)

Series Music by 

Scott Cruz ... (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Josh Molen ... (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Scott Murphy ... (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Chris Robbins ... (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Jeremy Sweet ... (1 episode, 2009)
Guy Thomas ... (1 episode, 2009)

Series Cinematography by 

Christopher Mitchell ... (4 episodes, 2009-2010)
Lon Magdich ... (1 episode, 2008)
Dan Coplan ... (1 episode, 2009)
Brooks Ferrell ... (1 episode, 2009)
Brandon Green ... (1 episode, 2009)
Rob Massey ... (1 episode, 2009)
Dylan O'Brien ... (1 episode, 2009)
Brian Callahan ... (unknown episodes)
John Kavanaugh ... (unknown episodes)
Tristan Whitman ... (unknown episodes)

Series Editing by 

Jonathan Brock ... (1 episode, 2008)
Matthew Monte ... (1 episode, 2008)
Johnny Bishop ... (1 episode, 2009)
Thomas Henry Durant ... (1 episode, 2009)
Nicholas Stich ... (1 episode, 2009)
Nick Termini ... (1 episode, 2009)
Michael Thau ... (unknown episodes)
André Vaillancourt ... (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management 

Caroline Burt ... post-production supervisor (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
Scott Juergens ... post-production supervisor (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
Mark Francis ... director of production and development (1 episode)

Series Art Department 

Brian Ulrich ... artist (1 episode, 2009)

Series Sound Department 

Dave Erwin ... sound designer (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
Dave Moorman ... sound mixer (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
Mike Curtis ... audio (1 episode, 2008)
Mark Perfetti ... audio (1 episode, 2008)
Eric Schrader ... audio (1 episode, 2008)
Matt Soule ... audio (1 episode, 2009)

Series Special Effects by 

Larry Darrington ... pyrotechnician (1 episode, 2010)

Series Visual Effects by 

David Kenneth ... visual effects producer (2 episodes, 2008-2009)
Ken Pellegrino ... digital artist (2 episodes, 2008-2009)
Malcolm A.S. Sim ... visual effects supervisor (2 episodes, 2008-2009)

Series Camera and Electrical Department 

Robert Murdoch ... assistant camera / additional camera operator (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Daniel Skinner ... assistant camera (2 episodes, 2009)
Eileen Ruiz ... assistant camera (1 episode, 2008)
Dan Coplan ... camera operator / steadicam operator (1 episode, 2009)
Brandon Green ... camera operator (1 episode, 2009)
Bong Hung ... camera operator (1 episode, 2009)
Scott Jolley ... jib operator (1 episode, 2009)
Dylan O'Brien ... camera operator (1 episode, 2009)
Gary Otte ... camera operator (1 episode, 2009)
Nicholas Stich ... assistant camera (1 episode, 2009)
Adam Swanson ... assistant camera (1 episode, 2009)

Series Animation Department 

Christopher Hutchings ... animation coordinator (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
Jurgen Majer ... compositor (2 episodes, 2009)

Series Editorial Department 

Ron Gordon ... post-production coordinator (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
Bill Higley ... assistant editor (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
Eric B. Johnson ... colorist / on-line editor (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
Angela Webb ... post-production assistant (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
Emily Cofrancesco ... assistant editor (3 episodes, 2008)
Bill Higley ... assistant editor (1 episode, 2008)

Series Music Department 

Scott Cruz ... composer: theme music (12 episodes, 2008-2009)
William Pearson ... composer: additional music (2 episodes, 2008-2009)
James Lum ... composer: additional music (uncredited) (3 episodes, 2008-2009)

Series Additional Crew 

Emily Cofrancesco ... clearance coordinator (9 episodes, 2009)
Brian Bauman ... researcher (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
Eileen Premo ... travel coordinator (2 episodes, 2008-2009)
Valarie Barsky ... clearance supervisor (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Ellielle Salama ... intern (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Cat Slater-Woodward ... production accountant (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Lisa Pugliese ... researcher (2 episodes, 2008-2009)
Ellie Salama ... intern (2 episodes, 2009)
Daniel Hubbard ... production assistant (2 episodes, 2010)
Cat Slater ... production accountant (1 episode, 2009)

Series Thanks 

Perry Gibson ... special thanks (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Nathan Lux ... special thanks (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Gisela Moore ... special thanks (3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Bob Raines ... special thanks (3 episodes, 2008-2009)

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