Mythfits

Happy birthday, Grant! Kari and Tory celebrate their friend with some of their favorite behind-the-scenes stories, hilarious memories, and unforgettable MythBusters moments. Plus, they share a special mini MythBusters episode that marked the last time Kari, Tory, and Grant worked together. Donate to the Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation: https://www.grantimaharafoundation.org/donate Thank you to our...

What was it really like managing Kari, Tory and Grant behind the scenes of MythBusters? Longtime producer and director Lauren Williams joins Kari and Tory to reveal the chaos, competition, dangerous shoots, terrible hotels, and unforgettable moments that never made it on camera. Get ad-free episodes, early releases and bonus episodes twice a month by joining our YouTube Channel Membership! Click t...

Kari and Tory revisit the Star Wars episode that became their final MythBusters shoot with Grant—and they had no idea it would be the end. From crushing an armored vehicle with 10,000-pound logs to swinging across the Death Star and surviving inside a Tauntaun, they reveal the behind-the-scenes stories from one unforgettable final adventure. Get ad-free episodes, early releases and bonus episodes...

Do guns really have endless ammo? Can you outrun a barrage of bullets—or fire two guns at once? Kari and Tory revisit some of their favorite Hollywood gun myths from MythBusters and reveal what action movies actually get right and wrong. Get ad-free episodes, early releases and bonus episodes twice a month by joining our YouTube Channel Membership! Click the "Join" button on this episode or on our...

It’s The Goonies in real life! Kari and Tory meet the real-life treasure hunters who actually found one of the hidden treasures from The Secret -  and get their advice because Kari and Tory want to find the one still hidden somewhere in San Francisco. Get ad-free episodes, early releases and bonus episodes twice a month by joining our YouTube Channel Membership! Click the "Join" button on this epi...

Could you survive a fall using a parachute made from hotel-room supplies? Kari and Tory revisit one of Grant’s favorite MythBusters experiments and reveal how shower curtains, bedsheets, and a 300-foot drop put their homemade parachutes to the ultimate test. Get ad-free episodes, early releases and bonus episodes twice a month by joining our YouTube Channel Membership! Click the "Join" button on t...

Could a skydiver falling at terminal velocity really launch someone off a seesaw? Kari and Tory revisit one of their favorite MythBusters experiments and share the engineering, failures, and behind-the-scenes chaos that made it work. Get ad-free episodes, early releases and bonus episodes twice a month by joining our YouTube Channel Membership! Click the "Join" button on this episode or on our hom...

Fake Wi-Fi, phishing links, credit card skimmers, and calls that look like they’re coming from your bank. Cybersecurity Girl Caitlin Sarian reveals how modern scams actually work - and the surprisingly simple ways you can protect yourself. Get ad-free episodes, early releases and bonus episodes twice a month by joining our YouTube Channel Membership! Click the "Join" button on this episode or on o...

Are sharks really being affected by drugs in our oceans? Environmental engineer Dr. Tracy Fanara joins Mythfits to bust wild environmental myths about contaminated waterways, flesh-eating bacteria, fish taking antidepressants and so much more! Get ad-free episodes, early releases and bonus episodes twice a month by joining our YouTube Channel Membership! Click the "Join" button on this episode or...

What really happened behind the scenes of MythBusters? Kari and Tory answer your questions about the stunts they refused, the experiments that went wrong, their favorite episodes, and the moment they realized the Build Team had become iconic. 00:11:15:12 — Crazy Skills Tory and Kari Learned On The Show 00:15:09:12 — What Did Tory and Kari REFUSE To Do  00:19:30:12 — What Myth Did Kari and Tory Wis...

Is MSG really bad for you? Should you wash your chicken? Chef Fatty joins Mythfits to bust the biggest food myths, explain the science behind better cooking, and share the kitchen hacks every home cook should know. 05:24:51 Mythbusters Food Myths Revisited 11:51:51 Welcome, Chef Fatty! 21:49:51 Breaking Down the Myths of MSG 24:09:51 Do Chefs Use Microwaves? 28:16:51 How To Not Cry Cutting Onions?...

Can mirrors in space light up the Earth at night? Ben Nowack joins Mythfits to explain the science behind Reflect Orbital, how MythBusters inspired his journey and and the future of space-based solar power. Get ad-free episodes, bonus content, extended episodes and private videos from Kari and Tory by joining the Band of Mythfits!  https://mythfitspodcast.com Thank you to our sponsor, Shopify! Sto...

From bush planes to surfing disasters, Ariel Tweto has lived an incredible life. We dive into Alaska myths, reality TV, resilience, and the wild stories that make her one of the most FEARLESS people we know. Get ad-free episodes, bonus content, extended episodes and private videos from Kari and Tory by joining the Band of Mythfits!  https://mythfitspodcast.com Thanks to our sponsor, Boll & Bra...

Can you hide from facial recognition? Would you trust an AI stroller with your baby? Kari and Tory react to the strangest inventions they've seen lately, from anti-surveillance gadgets and holograms to color-changing nails, burrito injectors, and the wild technology that's starting to feel like science fiction. Get ad-free episodes, bonus content, extended episodes and private videos from Kari and...

Can a black widow really kill you? Should you suck the venom out of a snake bite? Coyote Peterson joins Mythfits to separate fact from fiction about some of nature's most misunderstood creatures and reveal the most painful animal encounter of his life. Get ad-free episodes, bonus content, extended episodes and private videos from Kari and Tory by joining the Band of Mythfits!  https://mythfitspodc...

Tory hits the red carpet for the new Jackass movie, Kari celebrates the next generation of inventors at the National STEM Festival, and together they prepare for the Fourth of July the only way Mythfits can: by talking about explosions. From giant mortars and fireworks factories to the surprising origins of Independence Day celebrations, Kari and Tory break down the science, history, and spectacul...

What happens when a $200,000 LEGO collection disappears overnight? Kari and Tory are going down this rabbit hole and they're pulling you in with them. Plus: Anthropic just warned that AI may be improving itself faster than humans can control it — what does that actually mean? And the debut of Two Truths and a Myth — three rounds, two real facts, one complete lie — covering bumblebees, the Apollo 1...

What really happens when a MythBusters host steps into the ring with an elite UFC fighter? What shocking percentage of fight revenue do fighters actually keep — and why is the sport starting to look more like pro wrestling than an actual sport? Jon Fitch, one of the most dominant welterweights in UFC history, reunites with Tory and Kari to revisit the MythBusters one-inch punch experiment, share h...

Did cowboys really live on beans and jerky out on the trail? Does a silver dollar in your pocket actually stop a bullet? Is sourdough starter really kept warm overnight in a cook's long johns? Kari and Tory sit down with Cowboy Kent Rollins, official chuckwagon cook of Oklahoma and the most trusted outdoor cook on YouTube. Kent answers all of it - plus tells the full story of the day Bobby Flay sh...

What happens when Survivorman Les Stroud goes looking for Bigfoot — and starts finding things he can't explain? Kari and Tory welcome back Les Stroud for part two of their conversation, diving deep into his Kickstarter documentary "The Question of Bigfoot" and the chilling experiences that have him rethinking everything. Plus, Les shares the story of hearing something massive 30 feet up a tree in...

What are the most dangerous myths about electric cars — and what happens when Motor MythBusters put them to the ultimate test? What's more likely to catch fire, an EV or a gas car? Bisi Ezerioha joins Kari and Tory to bust the wildest EV myths, revisit the most dangerous stunts from Motor MythBusters, and settle the gas vs. electric debate once and for all. Thank you to our Sponsor, Warby Parker!...

Did a Discovery Channel executive really tell Les Stroud no one would ever watch people survive on TV? The Survivorman joins Kari and Tory to set the record straight — and reveal what he did 15 minutes after that rejection. Plus, Les drops the unfiltered truth about Bear Grylls, why authenticity cost him a lucrative deal, and what happens when a network asks you to fake the whole thing. LINK TO OU...

Kari and Tory are joined by life hacks creator and author Sidney Raz to bust the myths hiding inside your social media feed - from the "self-cleaning" oven setting, to why mixing baking soda and vinegar cleans absolutely nothing. Plus, the MythBusters revisit their own gas-saving myths: does drafting behind a semi actually save gas? And does the tailgate-down trick REALLY help you save on gas? Tha...

Who was the voice in the room that made MythBusters feel like MythBusters? For years, Kari and Tory had no idea what he even looked like. Rob Lee — the iconic narrator behind all 14 seasons — finally joins the MythFits podcast, and he's got stories from the other side of the mic. Get ad-free episodes, bonus content, extended episodes and private videos from Kari and Tory by joining the Band of Myt...

What's actually worth $20 million per kilogram — and it's sitting on the moon right now? Kari and Tory ask Rob Meyerson, the former president of Blue Origin, what moon harvesting actually looks like, how close we really are to landing on the moon again, and whether that alien base on the far side is going to mess with Rob's equipment. Get ad-free episodes, bonus content, extended episodes and priv...