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A conversation with Kent Weed, the man who makes you love American Ninja Warrior
Behind the scenes secrets from the man who orchestrates the whole show.
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Everything you ever wanted to know to help you get on American Ninja Warrior
Casting Directer Angelou Deign tells you exactly how to make the perfect application video.
The Making of American Ninja Warrior
Guess how many people it takes to make American Ninja Warrior
It takes a lot of hard work from a lot of people to bring the episodes together.
Inside season 9’s action with Kristine Leahy
The host breaks down the memories and highlights that only she can share.
Executive Producer Anthony Storm on Ninja Warrior’s changes and yes, THAT rule
One of the showrunners since season six, Storm has seen the show develop through its milestones.
Meet the man who’s launched thousands of Ninja runs
Second AD JR Osborne gives the Ninjas one last shot of confidence before their runs.
Director Patrick McManus on creating the pieces of the American Ninja Warrior puzzle
McManus has directed the show since season six, helping to guide the development of those emotional and inspiring runs.
Run the Kansas City Finals course with the camera crew
Take a look at how the crew captures the Ninjas’ every move.
Watch the National Finals stages come to life
The four stages of the American Ninja Warrior National Finals are all part of a behemoth set in the Las Vegas desert. Get a feel for the enormity of it all with this time-lapse video of night falling over the location.
How Adam Biggs brings light and life to American Ninja Warrior
Through thousands of lights, miles of cables and dozens of cities, Director of Photography Adam Biggs brings the Ninja Warrior set to life with his skills.
The fine points of American Ninja Warrior course evolution
Adam Sawyers, head of design at The ATS Team, fills us in the obstacle development process for season nine.
Executive Producer Brian Richardson weighs in on the home stretch of the application process
His thoughts as one of the brains behind picking the Ninjas.
It’s not easy finding the qualifying cities for the massive course
Kristen Stabile, Executive in Charge of Production, is tasked with finding homes for each season.
The past, present and future of the company at the core of the course
The ATS Team’s COO Travis McDaniel reflects on how they got here and where they’re going next.
The other insanely cool things the company that makes the American Ninja Warrior course are doing
Because JUST making the course would be lame, right?
Behind the scenes where the American Ninja Warrior obstacles are born
The ATS Team production shop brings the courses to life.
The ATS Team is coming up with new American Ninja Warrior obstacles right now
Start your count down to season nine.
5 things you should know about the team who builds the courses
The ATS Team is responsible for keeping the Ninjas challenged, but safe.
Meet the green hats, the people in charge of the American Ninja Warrior course
We had questions for the guys in the green hats.
Jen Hansen has the coolest job on American Ninja Warrior
As a professional obstacle tester, Jen is putting her gymnastics background to creative use!
Get your hands on the American Ninja Warrior course as a tester
How to become a course tester and make the most of your experience.
Meet the man dedicated to destroying Ninja Warriors
Trent Eaton is the American Ninja Warrior challenge producer. We wanted to find out what goes into crafting a terrifying course.
What you need to know about being an American Ninja Warrior audience member
Here's the 411 on getting into the show and having a great time
5 surprises from the American Ninja Warrior production trailer
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into making an episode.