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Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch

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Cliff Bumgardner and Harrison Stewart revisit the iconic Mythbusters series, exploring every wild myth, moment, experiment, and explosion. Join us for a laugh-out-loud rewatch that leaves no question unanswered, featuring special appearances from behind-the-scenes crew and the Mythbusters themselves. Follow us on Instagram: @trythispod

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27:57

We asked ChatGPT to write an episode of Mythbusters

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/09/24

NOTE: Apologies for the audio quality of this episode. Somebody put Buster in charge of Harrison's Internet connection, and it didn't go well. We've got our best robots on it and will have it fixed for next time. This week, Cliff and Harrison dive into the slop-tastic AI language pool that is ChatGPT, asking everyone's favorite robot overlord to write an episode of Mythbusters. How does it stack up? And what version of the show do we prefer? (Spoiler: Definitely the real deal.) Try This at Home

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52:41

The guy behind Mythbusters' blueprints – with...

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/09/10

When you think of Mythbusters, a few things come to mind: epic explosions, wild experiments… and rectal probes. But one of the most iconic elements of the show? Those unforgettable blueprint drawings. This week, Cliff and Harrison are joined by Eric Haven — cartoonist, producer, and the mastermind behind many of those legendary sketches.An Industrial Light & Magic alum, Eric joined MythBusters alongside the Build Team (and past guest Peter Heap!) and transformed the show's storytelling with

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34:46

Mythbusters Revealed

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/08/27

The guys are back for a bonus episode covering a Mythbusters special that feels like Try This at Home brought to life! It's a behind the scenes look at how the show was made, featuring special appearances putting faces to names (and hands?) we've seen all series long. New rewatches will premiere this fall, but in the meantime join us for more bonus eps and interviews coming every two weeks! Produced by Slug Line Media Hosted by Cliff Bumgardner and Harrison Stewart Music by the Mysterious

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52:48

326: Chinese Invasion Alarm / The Five Second Rule

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/08/06

Did the ancient Chinese have a warning system for an invading army? And is the five-second rule really safe? The Mythbusters are here to find out in the last episode of season 3! (At least according to HBO Max.)It's hard to believe, but it's our last recap episode of the season as Cliff and Harrison dig into an episode that turns out to be better than they ever expected. Try This at Home will return with new recaps soon, but don't miss a series of special bonus episodes – starting with a

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57:10

325: Mythbusters Revisited

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/07/30

Give your commenting fingers a rest, because this week the Mythbusters are back to tackle the fans' complains and requests with another Myths Revisited episode! Seven myths return to the testing ground as Adam, Jamie, and the Build Team walk in the rain, go flying with plywood, and... get cars hot in a parking lot? (We don't get that one either.) Plus, Cliff and Harrison debate whether the fans really ever wrote in with such silly complaints or if it was a clever bit of storytelling from our

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55:10

324: Escape Slide Parachute / Exploding Hair Cream

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/07/23

Can an airplane escape slide be used as a parachute? And can hair cream cause jets to explode? It's aviation absurdity as the Mythbusters tackle two sky-high myths destined to destroy Buster in ways we never imagined. Plus: A special bonus myth sends Cliff and Harrison down a Research Hole on the incredibly true story of the flight attendant who survived the longest fall in human history. Plop til you drop on this week's new Try This at Home! Produced by Slug Line Media Hosted by Cliff

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57:47

323: Killer Tissue Box / Splitting an Arrow

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/07/16

Can a tissue box become deadly? And is it really possible to split an arrow down the middle just like Robin Hood? This week the Mythbusters tackle two myths about unlikely aerodynamics – and Cliff and Harrison struggle to keep the show flying straight. Our intrepid hosts battle the weather to bring you a laugh-out-loud episode that travels from the cutting edge all the way back to the Ye Olde days and leaves us wondering how Mythbusters ever existed without Grant Imahara. Don't miss a second on

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53:52

322: Border Slingshot

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/07/09

Can you really build a human-sized slingshot to launch yourself across the border? And more importantly… should you? This week on MythBusters, Adam and Jamie take on one of the show’s weirdest myths yet: the tale of immigrants supposedly flinging themselves from the Canada into the United States. Yes, Canada. In a rare twist, the episode focuses on just one myth, which has Cliff and Harrison debating whether less is more when it comes to MythBusters mayhem. Plus, we take a detour into the

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58:22

321: Bulletproof Water / 360 Degree Swing Set

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/07/02

Can jumping into water really stop a speeding bullet? And what happens if you try to pull off a full 360-degree loop on a swing set? Spoiler: it involves rockets, questionable physics, and a lot of yelling. Sounds like a classic MythBusters episode—and that's exactly what Cliff and Harrison are diving into this week on Try This at Home.We’re talking high-speed chaos, indoor explosions (sorry, M5!), and the moment the Build Team strapped a rocket to a playground swing... because science. Plus, what

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41:15

Remembering Grant Imahara - with Fon Davis

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/06/27

Grant Imahara was an electrical engineer and roboticist who joined Mythbusters in 2005 as part of the Build Team and would go on to appear in more than two hundred episodes. Remembered for his robot building, Jamie impersonating, and always immaculate black dress shirts, Grant was a beloved presence whose skills as a builder took Mythbusters’ experiments to a whole other level – and whose abilities as a communicator further established the show as a tool for science education. After his passing in

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58:16

320: Killer Brace Position / Cell Phone vs. Drunk...

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/06/25

Is the airline "brace position" secretly a plot to kill you faster? Or is that just mile-high nonsense? Either way, it’s exactly the kind of wacky conspiracy the MythBusters were born to bust–and we’re strapping in for the ride. Even better? This episode marks the legendary debut of Grant Imahara! He’s a fan favorite now, but how did his first day on the job go? Plus: Is talking on the phone in your car as dangerous as driving drunk? Cliff and Harrison put their hands-free mythbusting helmets on and

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319: Jet Pack / Pyramid Power

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2025/06/18

Do pyramids have magical mathematical protective properties? No seriously, that's the question. It's a detour into "oogy boogy" territory as the Mythbusters tackle the legend of pyramid power. Plus: we get the biggest build in Mythbusters history (so far) as Adam and Jamie see if they can build their very own jet pack!Cliff and Harrison break it all down and find out why copper is a "real cool" metal on this week's new Try This at Home! Produced by Slug Line Media Hosted by Cliff Bumgardner and

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58:29

318 Breaking Glass / Rolling Stone / Shop Vac Jet Engine

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/06/11

Can you break glass using nothing but your voice? That's the infamous question behind a Mythbusters world exclusive as Adam and Jamie try to capture the answer on camera for the first time ever! It might just be the show at its best in a Rushmore-level episode that also delves into the truth by the classic idiom a rolling stone gathers no moss. Plus – can a shop vac turn into a jet engine? Find out as Cliff and Harrison break it all down on this week's new Try This at Home! Produced by Slug Line

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01:00:11

317: Son of a Gun / Phone in a Thunderstorm / Trailer...

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/06/05

Is it really dangerous to talk on the phone during a lightning storm? Maybe, but probably not as dangerous as a Civil War battlefield – and this week the Mythbusters are diving into both! It's a danger-packed episode as the Adam, Jamie, and the Build Team test high voltage and a low humor, plus take to the water for a questionable story about boating mishaps. Harrison returns and the pod gets back to it's usual schedule and silliness on this week's new Try This at Home! Produced by Slug Line

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316: Cooling a Six-Pack / Ancient Battery / Buster...

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/05/21

Can you cool a six-pack by setting it on fire? It's a boozy thermal conundrum as Adam and Jamie try to find the best way to cool beer (hint: it involves liquid nitrogen). Then it's an infamous and controversial Mythbusters moment when the build team tackles the Ancient Battery – and a prank on Adam goes all wrong. Plus: the rebirth of Buster! After countless crashes, explosions, and rough days, Buster finally gets a makeover with a shiny new skin and... wooden bones? Guest host Chris Lea joins

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01:06:07

315: Is Yawning Contagious / Toy Car vs. Real Car /...

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/05/07

Can you "catch" someone's yawn? This week the Mythbusters set out to find out if yawning can be contagious. Plus, the build team pits toy cars versus a real Dodge Viper in a downhill race for the ages! And, does toast prefer to fall butter side up, or down? Harrison returns for three awesome myths that prove the show can make entertaining TV out of literally anything... Including people sitting in a room doing nothing. It's back to our regularly scheduled bustin' on an all new Try This at

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53:48

314: Exploding Port-a-Potty / Drive Shaft Pole Vault

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/04/30

Will human waste make a port-a-potty explode? And can a falling drive shaft cause your car to leap like a pole vaulter? This week, Adam, Jamie, and the Build Team test two great myths full of surprises and legendary moments! Writer and filmmaker Brockton McKinney sits in to break it all down and share his impressions after watching Mythbusters for the very first time. Does the show we've come to love hold up for a new audience? Find out on this week's Try This at Home! Produced by Slug Line

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01:05:09

What it was like filming Mythbusters – with Cameraman...

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/04/25

How do you film falling elevators and exploding cement trucks? That was the daily question for Mythbusters cameraman Peter Heap, who joins the podcast this week to share his memories from working on the show! Joining Mythbusters this very season, Peter was behind the camera for many iconic myths and fan-favorite episodes, including the Elevator of Death, Cement Mixup, Exploding Port-a-Potty, and so many more. Originally from Australia, Peter shares his incredible story of moving halfway across the

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01:01:51

313: Salsa Escape / Cement Mix Up

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/04/23

The headline might say Salsa Escape, but the true story is right below the fold: It's the cement truck explosion episode! This week Cliff and Harrison break down another legendary piece of Mythbusting history with iconic faces, moments, and catchphrases galore. Plus! Come back this Friday for a special bonus episode with someone who was there as we interview Mythbusters cameraman Peter Heap! Produced by Slug Line Media Hosted by Cliff Bumgardner and Harrison Stewart Music by the Mysterious

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01:10:45

312: Brown Note / Blown Away / Water Torture

Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch ·

2025/04/16

Grab your adult diapers and some earplugs, because it's time for the infamous Brown Note! This week, Adam and Jamie (well, mostly Adam) find out if there's a subsonic frequency that can make your bowels release involuntarily... Which is the most polite way we'll describe that all episode. Then it's movie myth time as the team tests whether a gunshot can actually blow you off your feet – and an uncomfortable myth about the effects of torture leaves our hosts wondering how to feel about what they've

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