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Mythfits

Pionaire Podcasting

Best known for blowing things up (for science, of course) and putting wild theories to the test, best friends Kari Byron and Tory Belleci are back - armed with stories from behind-the-scenes of MythBusters and just enough knowledge to be dangerous.

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All Episodes

45:04

The Pumpkin Chunkin Episode That Never Aired ft. Kyle...

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2026/03/23

What REALLY cancelled Pumpkin Chunkin? What actually went down behind the scenes of MythBusters: The Search? And can Chernobyl still kill you if you visit? Kari and Tory sit down with Kyle Hill - science communicator, nuclear expert, and former MythBusters: The Search host - to spill the tea on the accident that ended Pumpkin Chunkin forever, the chaos nobody saw on The Search, and why Kyle keeps going back to one of the most radioactive places on Earth.Join The Band of Mythfits to get ad-free

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42:52

Why Adam Savage Was Really Replaced on MythBusters'...

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2026/03/16

There's a reason Tory was the one who jumped off an 85-foot building on MythBusters - and it's not the reason you think. Special effects and rigging expert Matt Heron - veteran of Star Wars, The Matrix, and countless MythBusters stunts - finally spills the truth in this long-overdue reunion with Kari and Tory. Matt breaks down exactly how he rigged that legendary awnings stunt, what it really takes to keep someone alive on a rig, and the behind-the-scenes stories that never made it to air.Join The

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46:39

Is Xyla Foxlin the NEXT MythBuster? | Building a DIY...

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2026/03/09

Could you build and fly your own airplane? Engineer, inventor, pilot, and YouTuber Xyla Foxlin joins Kari Byron and Tory Belleci to talk about building a real airplane from scratch, launching rockets, and testing wild engineering ideas that feel straight out of MythBusters. Along the way, Kari and Tori dig into some of their wildest MythBusters memories - including the episode where they used a 747 to flip a bus, the Fire Dragons rocket myth that had all three of them losing their minds on camera,

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42:27

The Myth MythBusters Could NEVER Test w/ Race Car...

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2026/03/02

What's the one myth Kari and Tory always wanted to test on MythBusters but never could? Can a Formula One car generate enough downforce to actually drive upside down? Former professional racing driver Scott Mansell joins Kari and Tory to answer that exact question, break down the wild physics behind Project Inversion, and why he's volunteering to be the one strapped in for the attempt.Join The Band of Mythfits to get ad-free episodes, extended episodes, and bonus content! Sign up at

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44:15

Do You Really Swallow 8 Spiders a Year in Your Sleep?...

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2026/02/23

Do you really swallow an average of EIGHT spiders a year in your sleep? Are Zombie Spiders a real thing? Science communicator Maynard Okereke - aka Hip Hop Science Show - joins Kari and Tory to answer the questions that keep you up at night. Plus, the shocking story of the mechanical engineer who pumped air into a dead spider and turned it into a working robot, and the punk rock experiment Kari ran on her unborn daughter in the Mythbusters shop.Join The Band of Mythfits to get ad-free episodes,

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37:53

Why the MythBusters Theme Song Was Bad...AND Will...

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2026/02/16

Will AI start replacing human musicians? Can artificial intelligence truly create music, or will it kill creativity? Thomas Dolby (She Blinded Me With Science) joins Kari Byron and Tori Belleci to debate the future of AI-generated music, and reveal why he tells others to avoid AI music software. Plus, Kari and Tory also reveal the one MythBusters question they're sick of answering and why their theme song was never as good as it could have been.Join The Band of Mythfits to get ad-free episodes,

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45:53

Weirdest Animal Mating Rituals: Valentine’s Day...

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2026/02/09

Disclaimer: This episode contains educational discussions of animal mating behaviors and includes anatomical terms.Why do female praying mantises eat the male’s head after mating? Why did Australia go to war with an emu? Kari and Tory celebrate Valentine's Day with award-winning environmentalist Natalie Kyriacou, as she teaches the absolute weirdest and most intriguing mating rituals and facts in the animal kingdom. Natalie also reveals the conservation science behind these bizarre behaviors and

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44:40

Snake Attack on MythBusters Set: Animal Handler...

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2026/02/02

How did an animal handler get bit by a snake on the set of MythBusters? How did Kari pioneer cyborg cockroach technology a decade before the military started weaponizing it? Special guest Owen from East Bay Vivarium reveals the chaos behind the "Smell of Fear" experiment that left Kari covered in scorpions and still traumatized to this day. Plus: Grant's brutal Megalodon injury caught on never-before-seen footage.Join The Band of Mythfits to get ad-free episodes, extended episodes, and bonus

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48:42

The MOST Dangerous Animals on Set of MythBusters!

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2026/01/26

What happens when a 140-pound chimp you raised like family decides you're no longer the alpha? Animal trainer Keith Bauer reunites with Kari and Tory to reveal why chimps - not grizzly bears - are the most dangerous animals he's ever worked with. How did a routine drive turn into a horror movie with his ear in the cup holder? And the most shocking part: what did the chimp do when it saw Keith a month later? Plus: the bear survival tricks that actually work, and why the animals from your favorite

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43:24

Busting Safety Myths with Michael Arterburn

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2026/01/19

Can criminals really break into your hotel room with a coat hanger? Kari & Tory bust some viral safety myths with retired police detective Michael Arterburn as he reveals the terrifying hotel security flaws nobody talks about—and the $10 fix that could save your life. Why the viral "money on your car" trafficking myth is complete BS. The TRUTH about touching fentanyl and why pepper gel beats pepper spray.Support Our Guest! @killer_bee_tactical Thank you to our Sponsor, Rag & Bone! Go to

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42:18

The Slow Mo Guys React to MythBuster's BEST...

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2026/01/12

How did MythBusters inspire the Slow Mo Guys to create one of YouTube's biggest channels? Gav and Dan reveal how watching MythBusters' high-speed explosion shots changed everything, why old high-speed cameras were terrible compared to today's technology and Dan's brutal 15-foot drop in front of Tony Hawk that nearly broke his pelvis. Plus, the one MythBusters experiment Gav and Dan desperately want to retest with modern cameras, and a fan submission that might finally prove arrow-splitting is

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37:42

Queen of Sh*tty Robots”, Simone Giertz, on How...

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2026/01/05

What happens when YouTube's "Queen of Sh*tty Robots", Simone Giertz, gets diagnosed with a golf ball-sized brain tumor? Which of Simone's inventions has a striking resemblance to one of the MythBusters crew? Simone Giertz joins Kari and Tori to share her incredible journey from building hilarious useless robots (like the face-slapping alarm clock) to facing a life-changing diagnosis and brain surgery. Plus, Simone reveals the MythBusters inspiration that made her want to be a builder in the first

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45:54

"Discovery Threatened to SUE?!" w/ Allen Pan

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2025/12/29

Why did Discovery send a cease and desist and how close did it get to a million dollar lawsuit? Kari and Tory sit down with Allen Pan, the genius YouTuber, inventor, and engineer who almost became a MythBuster, to unpack the wild, never-before-told chaos behind MythBusters: The Search as well as the controversy behind the Warner/Discovery cease and desist, MythBusters trademark, and the fallout that followed.Go Support Our Guest! @allenpan LINK TO OUR

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42:02

Can you ACTUALLY Curve a BULLET? Behind our Best...

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2025/12/22

Can you actually curve a bullet? Why was Kari swinging a loaded gun while five months pregnant on MythBusters? Can you really make a gas tank explode by shooting it? Kari and Tory reveal the most dangerous behind-the-scenes moments from testing Hollywood myths. The "WANTED" curving bullet experiment that could have killed them - and the elegant solution on MythBusters that proved bullets can't bend. Plus, Spider-Man physics and fans share movie myths they desperately want tested. LINK TO OUR

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46:54

MythBusters Christmas Special: Holiday Myths,...

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2025/12/15

How did Tory make a turkey explode inside a microwave on MythBusters? What Christmas traditions around the world involve defecating figurines in a nativity scene? Kari and Tory revisit the MythBusters holiday special with myths that included: testing frozen turkey drops, Christmas tree preservation myths, and cooking turkeys with radar. Plus, Kari & Tory react to a terrifying video of a Christmas tree on fire, weird but awesome global holiday traditions, and discuss why Die Hard is DEFINITELY a

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46:50

Mythbusters Drama: The Worst Injuries On Set

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2025/12/08

What was the worst injury in MythBusters history? And why does Tory have a black eye in this episode? Kari and Tory recount some of the most brutal behind-the-scenes moments on MythBusters: Tory's major shin injury, Kari breaking her knee TWICE and Jamie's terrible face injury involving a grappling hook. Plus, Grant's bizarre Megalodon accident and the TV role Kari and Tory never took.LINK TO OUR SPONSORS! https://linkin.bio/mythfits/ Thank you to our Sponsor, Aura Frames! Exclusive $35 off

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46:24

MythBusters Running In The Rain Finally SETTLED (And...

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2025/12/01

What secret experiment with mice went horribly wrong on MythBusters? Is it ACTUALLY easier to walk rather than run in the rain? MythBusters tested it wrong the first time, and thousands of people have been walking in the rain ever since. Plus, Kari & Tory react to a new the "Bull in a China Shop" retest with shocking results, behind-the-scenes stories, and more viral clips that will blow your mind.LINK TO OUR SPONSORS! https://linkin.bio/mythfits/ Thank you to our Sponsor, Uncommon

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37:59

Can You Survive a Lightning Strike?! (w/ REAL...

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2025/11/24

What happens when lightning strikes you? Can your town really be "tornado-proof"? Tory and Kari talk to a lightning strike survivor with his story on surviving a lightning strike. Storm chaser Edgar O'Neal also joins to give safety advice and answer the question: Do tornadoes REALLY skip towns? Plus, Keri's epic lightning experience, viral storm videos get debunked, and behind-the-scenes stories from MythBusters.Go Follow Our Guest! @EdgarTheStormChaser LINK TO OUR

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51:33

Thanksgiving Dinner Mistakes: Busting Turkey Season...

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2025/11/17

What secret has Kari been hiding that changes everything fans thought they knew about her? How do you cook the perfect Thanksgiving turkey? Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern reveals his game-changing turkey tips, a dishwasher cooking hack, and the #1 mistake everyone makes in the kitchen. Plus, Kari & Tory revisit the "Tastes Like Chicken," episode from MythBusters right in time for the holiday season.GET OUR HOLIDAY SWEATER: mythfitsholiday.com LINK TO OUR

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47:55

Kari & Tory's Biggest REGRET on MythBusters

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2025/11/10

CONTENT ADVISORY: Discussions of TortureWhat really happened when MythBusters crew mixed deadly gun cotton in a hotel bathroom? Which episode does the team deeply regret filming? Behind the scenes with producer Eric Haven, the hand that drew MythBusters' iconic blueprints. Eric reveals some of the most dangerous moments from MythBusters. Plus, his gruesome knee injury at the bomb range, getting constantly mistaken for Adam Savage, and the wild MythBusters explosion that destroyed cars from a mile

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