squibs
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, squibs has been mentioned in one podcast episode on How Did This Get Made? (Feb 2026). Cited as a statistic (6,000 squibs) to quantify the film's practical effects and intensity of gunfire.
A squib is a miniature explosive device used in a wide range of industries and applications, from special effects to the military. It resembles a tiny stick of dynamite, both in appearance and construction, but has considerably less explosive power. A modern squib includes two electrical leads separated by a plug of insulating material; a small bridge wire or electrical resistance heater; and a bead of heat-sensitive chemical composition, in which the bridge wire is embedded. Squibs can generate
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on How Did This Get Made? |
| Field | Film production / special effects |
Who talks about squibs on podcasts?
squibs came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on How Did This Get Made?.
- Shoot 'Em Up on How Did This Get Made? (Feb 2026)
What is squibs mentioned alongside?
squibs is most often mentioned alongside Shoot 'Em Up, Monica Bellucci and Paul Giamatti.
Affiliated with: Shoot 'Em Up
Mentioned together: Monica Bellucci, Paul Giamatti, Miles Davis, Jason Manukus, The Core, Comedy, Shoot 'Em Up, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Fast and Furious, action movies