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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

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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53:03

Steve from Blues Clues Gets Emotional About MythBusters

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2025/11/03

Did Steve Burns from Blue's Clues really die? Why did he actually leave the show? Steve himself joins Kari and Tory to bust the wildest internet myths about his Blue's Clues exit-from a rumored death to going bald. Steve also dives into his love for MythBusters, shares what it was like becoming an internet urban legend, and tells some stories that will tug at your heart strings.Follow our guest, Steve Burns! Instagram: @steveburnsalive TikTok: @hioutthereitsmesteve Go follow Steve Burn's

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50:27

Kari & Tory’s Most TERRIFYING Moment on MythBusters

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2025/10/27

What terrified Kari so badly she wouldn't stop shaking on the set of MythBusters? What is Tory's biggest fear? Kari and Tory revisit the MythBusters episode that pushed them to their limits-"The Smell of Fear" episode. Locked in coffins with scorpions, snakes, and rats to test if fear has a distinct smell. Plus: Kari & Tory bust some creepy Halloween myths for the spooky season. LINK TO OUR SPONSORS! https://linktr.ee/mythfitspodcast Thank you to our Sponsor, Function Health! Go to

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48:16

The Grant Imahara Episode: A Tribute to the...

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2025/10/20

What made Grant jump out of his car to direct traffic in Las Vegas? How did Grant get hired onto MythBusters in the first place? And what did the notoriously private Jamie Hyneman write about their friendship? Tory and Kari celebrate Grant Imahara's birthday with never-before-heard stories from the Mythbusters crew and ILM friends, plus a rare written tribute from Jamie Hyneman himself. Happy Birthday, Grant!To support the Grant Imahara STEAM foundation visit: www.grantimaharafoundation.org For

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50:00

Are Ghosts Real? Busting Paranormal Myths with THE...

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2025/10/13

What really happens when a skeptic investigates a haunted hospital? Why did the original Ghost Hunters turn down investigating Graceland? How did a booking agent scam BOTH the MythBusters AND Ghost Hunters? Steve Gonsalves and Jason Hawes join Kari and Tory where Tory also reveals the disembodied voices and phantom encounters he had during his time on Ghost Hunters. Plus: a backwards-crawling cat that defied explanation, and why animals might see more of the paranormal than we do.Follow our

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39:54

How to Win Your Halloween Contest with DIY Tips from...

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2025/10/06

How do you make a werewolf transformation look painful? What's Rick Baker's secret Halloween costume this year? And can you really create gruesome makeup effects with just Karo syrup and cotton? Seven-time Oscar winner and special effects legend Rick Baker joins Kari and Tory to share behind-the-scenes stories from the music video "Thriller" and horror film "American Werewolf in London," reveal his best DIY Halloween makeup tricks for the spooky season.Go follow our guest: Rick Baker! Instagram:

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46:50

The MythBusters & Top Gear Crossover That NEVER...

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2025/09/29

What was Kari's first kiss? Can you really save gas by drafting behind a semi-truck? And what's it like competing against fearless teenagers on the track? American Top Gear host and GR Cup Series racer Rutledge Wood joins Kari and Tory to share his journey from television to legitimate racing, reveal behind-the-scenes stories from Netflix hits like "Floor is Lava,"and settle the debate about whether you can actually hypermile your way to better gas mileage. Make sure to follow our guest, Rutledge

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47:57

Are We Living In a BLACK HOLE? w/ NASA Astronaut...

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2025/09/22

How do you poop in space without it floating everywhere? Would Tory take a one-way mission to Mars and never return to Earth? Harvard-trained scientist and NASA astronaut candidate Dr. Leah Elson joins Kari and Tory to break our brains with space science, reveal the gross reality of space toilets, and explain why we might be actually living inside a black hole.Follow our guest: Dr. Leah Ellison! Instagram & Tik Tok: @gnarlybygnature Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get

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47:30

Kari's BREAST MILK FAIL On Set of MythBusters w/...

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2025/09/15

Why was Kari's breast milk spilled on set? How did Tory survive a near-fatal car malfunction while testing a myth? Did former MythBusters runner and PA, Matt Cordova, ACTUALLY give weed to Seth Rogan on set? Matt joins this episode to reveal his takes on some of the most infamous stories in MythBuster history.Go follow Matt Cordova on Instagram! @mattycordova LINK TO OUR SPONSORS! https://linktr.ee/mythfitspodcast Thank you to our sponsor, Express VPN! Go to expressvpn.com/mythfits Thank you to

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