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.

14 min ago

The Most INSANE Fireworks Fails We've Ever Seen

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 spectacular failures behind one of America's loudest traditions. Plus, a childhood fireworks mishap, a Greek rocket war, and enough fireballs to make any MythBuster proud. 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 Zoc Doc! Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/MYTHFITS Thank you to our sponsor Warby Parker!Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs atWarbyParker.com/MYTHFITS Thank you to our Sponsor Mint Mobile! Get 3 months of premium wireless for just $15/mo - shop at https://mintmobile.com/mythfits | Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5GB plan required. New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See Mint Mobile for details. 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 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.

49 min
29 Jun

We React to a $200,000 LEGO HEIST, AI Going Rogue & More!

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 11 computer, and an A.I. powered shower head?! 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, Monarch Money!Use code MYTHFITS at https://Monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50 Thank you to our Sponsor, Mars Money!For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Thank you to our Sponsor, Superpower!Head to Superpower.com and use code MYTHFITS at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod 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 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.

46 min
22 Jun

Busting MMA Myths With a UFC Legend ft. Jon Fitch

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 his wild road from Purdue wrestling to the UFC, and unpack the dark side of the fight business

47 min
15 Jun

Busting Cowboy Myths w/ Chuckwagon Cook Kent Rollins

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 showed up unannounced at his ranch looking for a fight. Plus: the right way to rest a steak, why cast iron is the healthiest thing you can cook in, and what it means to build something real in a world obsessed with fancy. Thank you to our guest, @CowboyKentRollins ! 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, Quince!Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://Quince.com/mythfits for free shipping onyour order and 365-day returns. Thank you to our Sponsor, Boll & Branch!Get 20% off sitewide at https://Bollandbranch.com with code 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 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
8 Jun

Is Bigfoot REAL?! The Bigfoot Encounter That Changed Survivorman Forever ft. Les Stroud

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 Alaska — and why he's convinced this is a much bigger question than anyone is asking. Thank you to our Sponsor, The Perfect Jean!F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code MYTHFITS15 athttps://theperfectjean.nyc/MYTHFITS15 #theperfectjeanpod Thank you to our Sponsor, Mint Mobile!To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/mythfits Thank you to our Sponsor, Cheers Health!Take Cheers Restore after your last drink or before going to bed and wake up feeling at least 50% better — or your money back. For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order athttps://CheersHealth.com/MYTHPOD. #Cheers #ad 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 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.

37 min
1 Jun

Motor MythBusters' Wildest Stunts and Debunking Electric Car Myths ft. Bisi Ezerioha

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!Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional pairs athttps:/WarbyParker.com/MYTHFITS — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Thank you to our Sponsor, Quince!Go to https:/Quince.com/mythfits for free shipping onyour order and 365-day returns. 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 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.

50 min
25 May

Survivorman Les Stroud Busts Survival Myths, Exposes Bear Grylls & Drops Essential Survival Tips

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 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 Survival Basics1:57 Fire From Ice8:39 Clever Fire Hacks12:54 Les Stroud Joins In24:12 Why Survival Fascinates27:29 Filming Alone30:20 Rejecting Fake Survival35:32 Risky Online Challenges40:59 Real Survival Priorities 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
18 May

MythBusting Viral Life Hacks: Which Ones Actually Work? ft. Sidney Raz

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? Thank you to our Guest, @sidneyraz ! Thank you to our Sponsor Quince! Free shipping and 365-day returns on high-quality essentials - go to https://quince.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 Bonus Episode Teaser1:13 Life Hacks Kickoff2:34 Gas-Saving Myths7:58 Hypermiling Tricks16:19 Sidney Joins In19:18 Favorite Everyday Tricks20:49 Egg Peeling Hacks23:19 Busting Cleaning Myths24:49 Baking Soda Debunked28:10 Travel Hack Reality Check30:43 Static Hair Fix37:51 Snow Cover Shortcut38:56 Nail Hammer Trick40:14 Better Listening Advice40:39 Fan Hacks Begin45:14 Wrap-Up and Part Two 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.

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Kari Byron

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Tory Belleci

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Les Stroud

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Sidney Raskind

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Rob Lee

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Rob Meyerson

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Chris Hadfield

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Tod Mesirow

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Laurie Segall

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Colin Furze

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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.