Mythfits

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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.

VOR 8 STD.

The Build Too Dangerous Even for MythBusters ft. Colin Furze

Colin Furze joins Kari Byron and Tory Belleci to talk about the lost MythBusters collaboration that nearly happened - and the insane builds that made him one of the biggest creators on YouTube. From rocket-powered bikes to backyard experiments that crossed the line, Colin breaks down how his wild inventions led to getting arrested - and what really happened behind the scenes. 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 guest, @colinfurze Thank you to our Sponsor, Shopify!Visit https://shopify.com/mythfits LINK TO OUR OTHER SPONSORS!https://linkin.bio/mythfits/ Please leave a review and make sure you SUBSCRIBE!If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters 0:00 Introduction to MythFits0:33 YouTube Popularity and Commercials2:36 Meeting Colin Furze8:32 Chemistry Reel Adventures11:55 Colin's YouTube Journey13:10 The Wall of Death Explained19:53 The Spinning Belt of Knives28:55 Arrested for Flamethrowers33:16 Zombie Apocalypse Team35:41 Fan Questions and Memories This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire.

44 Min.
30. MÄRZ

How to Spot an A.I. Video (Before It Fools You) ft. Niko Pueringer

Can you tell the difference between real and AI-generated video? Kari and Tory sit down with Niko Pueringer - visual effects artist and co-founder of Corridor Digital - to break down exactly how to spot AI-generated videos before they fool you.Plus, Kari shares her firsthand experience with humanoid robots, Kari & Tory react to the creepy viral "robot", Joy, and the hosts revisit whether MythBusters could even survive in today's AI-saturated media landscape. Join The Band of Mythfits to get ad-free episodes, extended episodes, and bonus content! Sign up at https://mythfitspodcast.com Thank you to our guest, Niko Pueringer, from @Corridor @CorridorCrew ! Thank you to our Sponsor, The Perfect Jean!Get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code MYTHFITS15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/MYTHFITS15 #theperfectjeanpod Thank you to our Sponsor, TUSHY! Over 2.5 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code MYTHFITS at https://hellotushy.com/MYTHFITS LINK TO OUR OTHER SPONSORS!https://linkin.bio/mythfits/ Please leave a review and make sure you SUBSCRIBE!If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters0:00 Welcome to MythFits0:47 Spotting AI in Media1:25 Robots and Their Realities10:47 AI Video Detection Techniques20:26 The Evolution of CGI29:54 Creating New Tools for Filmmakers35:50 Meeting Snoop Dogg42:28 Modern Myths and Urban Legends45:10 Trusting Our AI Reality This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire.

47 Min.
23. MÄRZ

The Pumpkin Chunkin Episode That Never Aired ft. Kyle Hill

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 episodes, extended episodes, and bonus content! Sign up at https://mythfitspodcast.com Thank you to our guest, @kylehill !! Thank you to our Sponsor, EDJYVisit https://EDJY.com/mythfits Thank you to our Sponsor, QUINCEGo to https://Quince.com/mythfits for free shipping and 365-day returns! Thank you to our Sponsor, AREYFor a limited time, our listeners get 15% off by using code MYTHFITS at https://Arey.com. LINK TO OUR OTHER SPONSORS!https://linkin.bio/mythfits/ Please leave a review and make sure you SUBSCRIBE!If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters0:00 A Tragedy on the Set of Pumpkin Chunkin0:18 Welcome, Mythfits0:38 MythFits and Jackass4:18 Behind the Scenes Antics7:06 The Dangers of Punkin' Chunkin'14:39 Filming with Science Communicators27:33 The History of Accidents29:28 Kyle's Chernobyl Experience40:50 Fan Questions and Expert Experiences This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire.

45 Min.
16. MÄRZ

Why Adam Savage Was Really Replaced on MythBusters' Most Dangerous Stunt

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 Band of Mythfits to get ad-free episodes, extended episodes, and bonus content! Sign up at https://mythfitspodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsor, Shopify!Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/mythfits Thank you to our Sponsor, Warby Parker!Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at https://WarbyParker.com/mythfits — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Thank you to our Sponsor, Factor!Head to https://factormeals.com/mythfits50off and use code MYTHFITS50OFF to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! LINK TO OUR OTHER SPONSORS!https://linkin.bio/mythfits/ Please leave a review and make sure you SUBSCRIBE!If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters0:00 Welcome to MythFits0:49 The MythBuster Marathon1:19 A Crazy Police Encounter5:29 Special Guest Matt Heron6:19 The Art of Rigging14:21 Tory's Awning Drop16:21 The Insurance Company Dilemma27:42 Duct Tape Trebuchet Tales29:01 Tennis on a Bi-wing Plane41:59 Cleanup Chronicles This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire.

43 Min.
9. MÄRZ

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

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, and the giant pumpkin experiment that may or may not have made it past sprouts. Join The Band of Mythfits to get ad-free episodes, extended episodes, and bonus content! Sign up at https://mythfitspodcast.com Go support our guest, Xyla FoxlinYoutube Channel: @xylafoxlin Instagram: @xylafoxlin Visit https://explr.com to show your support for the STEAM foundation! Thank you to our Sponsor, Cheers Health!Get 20% off your entire order by using code MYTHFITS at https://cheershealth.com/MYTHFITS #Cheers #ad Thank you to our Sponsor, Momentous!Head to https://livemomentous.com, and use promo code MYTHFITS for up to 35% off your first order! Thank you to our Sponsor, EDJY!Visit https://EDJY.com/mythfits LINK TO OUR OTHER SPONSORS!https://linkin.bio/mythfits/ Please leave a review and make sure you SUBSCRIBE!If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters0:00 Introduction to MythFits3:42 The Next Generation of Experimenters9:30 A Modern-Day Mythbuster14:10 Welcoming Zyla Foxlin15:55 Testing the Limits of Fashion18:42 The Art of Engineering21:41 Lessons from Mythbusters38:39 The Future of Aviation43:21 Community and Collaboration This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire.

47 Min.
2. MÄRZ

The Myth MythBusters Could NEVER Test w/ Race Car Driver Scott Mansell

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 https://mythfitspodcast.com Go support our guest, Scott Mansell!Youtube Channel: @Driver61 Instagram: @official_driver61 LINK TO OUR OTHER SPONSORS!https://linkin.bio/mythfits/ Please leave a review and make sure you SUBSCRIBE!If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters0:00 Welcome Mythfits!14:06 The Upside-Down Challenge26:57 Safety Concerns and Precautions30:35 Preparing for the Inversion36:49 Funding and Future Plans41:39 Audience Interactions and Q&A This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire.

42 Min.
23. FEB.

Do You Really Swallow 8 Spiders a Year in Your Sleep? w/ Hip Hop Science Show

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, extended episodes, and bonus content! Sign up at https://mythfitspodcast.com Go support our guest, @HipHopScienceShow Instagram: @hiphopscienceshow Thank you to our Sponsor, Quince!Head to https://quince.com/mythfits Thank you to our Sponsor, Mars Men!For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com#sponsored LINK TO OUR OTHER SPONSORS!https://linkin.bio/mythfits/ Please leave a review and make sure you SUBSCRIBE!If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters0:0 Spider Myths 0:41 STEM Festival Excitement4:28 Guest Introduction: Maynard Okereke6:04 Maynard's Path to Science Communication7:22 Inspiring Future Generations12:19 The Importance of Relatable Science17:45 The Truth Behind Spider Myths23:29 Moon Landing Conspiracy Theories26:11 The Rise of AI and Misinformation30:52 The Impact of Mythbusters35:47 Closing Remarks This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire.

44 Min.
16. FEB.

Why the MythBusters Theme Song Was Bad...AND Will A.I. Replace Musicians?

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, extended episodes, and bonus content! Sign up at https://mythfitspodcast.com Go support our guest,Thomas Dolby!https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Uz58cSxlJgefDaSikxYQ7 "Get Off Your Phone" Clip used with permission from @TenSecondSongs https://www.instagram.com/reels/DP1cCMukV02/ Thank you to our Sponsor, Momentous!Head to https://livemomentous.com, and use promo code MYTHFITS for up to 35% off your first order! Thank you to our Sponsor, Factor!Head to https://factormeals.com/mythfits50off and use code mythfits50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! LINK TO OUR OTHER SPONSORS!https://linkin.bio/mythfits/ Please leave a review and make sure you SUBSCRIBE!If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters0:00 Welcome to Mythfits0:33 MTV's Myth and Reality2:36 Nostalgia for Early MTV7:57 Introducing Thomas Dolby9:49 Conversations with a Legend31:48 The Rise of AI in Music34:34 Fan Questions and Favorite Myths37:38 Closing Thoughts and Farewell This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire.

38 Min.

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I love it!

28.08.2025

Guido_G

A great podcast for all those Mythbusters, Kari and Tory fans out there. Great to hear from those both and great to listen to all those stories about Mythbusters, Life and all. Keep on going!