Inside Michelle Khare's Most Dangerous Video
The Colin and Samir Show
Sep 03
Inside Michelle Khare's Most Dangerous Video
Inside Michelle Khare's Most Dangerous Video
The Colin and Samir Show
Sep 03
In this episode, the creative force behind one of YouTube’s most daring stunts pulls back the curtain on what it takes to turn a personal tribute into a cinematic spectacle. What begins as a homage to a father’s love for action films evolves into a high-stakes experiment in storytelling, safety, and creative independence.
Michelle Khare and Garrett Kennell recount the making of their Mission: Impossible-inspired airplane stunt—a project rooted in emotional significance and technical precision. They emphasize crafting unique, ownable content through strong cold opens, immersive sound design, and narrative tension, personifying the plane as a formidable antagonist. Safety and ethical responsibility remain central, even as they push boundaries with Red Bull’s support and an FAA experimental permit. The discussion expands into the evolving role of creators as producers, the operational rigor of running a modern production company, and the symbolic weight of pursuing accolades like Emmys. As Hollywood and digital media converge, Khare’s vision—like running seven marathons across seven continents—reflects a new era of ambitious, authentic storytelling that values process as much as outcome, celebrating the crew’s journey alongside the star’s.
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Hanging out of the plane was a complete sensory overload, unlike skydiving or standing in front of a fan.
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Sound design in Michelle Khare's video builds tension by delaying takeoff visuals and layering fearful sounds
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The plane is intentionally designed to feel like a dragon’s belly with red lights and soundscapes.
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26:54
Audience questions are a powerful tool for shaping compelling content.
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Problems in the story are often not fully solved before new ones emerge, maintaining continuous engagement.
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Creators have a responsibility to build in safety mechanisms, just like Houdini did.
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Red Bull is at the forefront of brand-YouTube relationships, creating content for creators and showing up authentically in their content.
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Bigger budgets don't always mean better videos.
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Three years after expressing the desire to win an Emmy, the creator ran a campaign and made it onto the ballot, calling it a privilege.
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Doing stunts independently, like hanging off a plane, is more exciting than relying on big studio resources.
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The crew was the hero of the project
