Mythfits

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.comThank you to our guest,  @colinfurze  Thank you to our Sponsor, Shopify!Visit https://shopify.com/mythfitsLINK 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.comTo request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.comFOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube:  @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:https://mythfitspodcast.comChapters0:00 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 MemoriesThis 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.

Nico Pueringer, visual effects artist and Corridor Digital co-founder, explains how modern VFX and deepfakes are made and detected. He discusses why short clips and background mismatches raise red flags. Hear practical tips on checking sources, odd text, and tool-driven tricks, plus tales of prank videos that fooled viewers.

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.comThank you to our guest,  @kylehill !!Thank you to our Sponsor, EDJYVisit https://EDJY.com/mythfitsThank 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.comTo request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.comFOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube:  @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:https://mythfitspodcast.comChapters0:00 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 ExperiencesThis 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.

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.comThank you to our Sponsor, Shopify!Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/mythfitsThank 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 #adThank 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.comTo request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.comFOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube:  @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:https://mythfitspodcast.comChapters0:00 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 ChroniclesThis 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.

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.comGo support our guest, Xyla FoxlinYoutube Channel:   @xylafoxlin  Instagram: @xylafoxlinVisit 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/mythfitsLINK 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.comTo request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.comFOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube:  @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:https://mythfitspodcast.comChapters0:00 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 CollaborationThis 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.

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.comGo support our guest, Scott Mansell!Youtube Channel:  @Driver61  Instagram: @official_driver61LINK 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.comTo request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.comFOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube:  @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:https://mythfitspodcast.comChapters0:00 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&AThis 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.

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.comGo support our guest,  @HipHopScienceShow  Instagram: @hiphopscienceshowThank you to our Sponsor, Quince!Head to https://quince.com/mythfitsThank 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.comTo request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.comFOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube:  @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:https://mythfitspodcast.comChapters0:0 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 RemarksThis 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.

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.comGo 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.comTo request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.comFOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube:  @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:https://mythfitspodcast.comChapters0:00 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 FarewellThis 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.

Disclaimer: This episode contains educational discussions of animal mating behaviors and includes anatomical terms.Why do female praying mantises eat the male’s head after mating? Why did Australia go to war with an emu? Kari and Tory celebrate Valentine's Day with award-winning environmentalist Natalie Kyriacou, as she teaches the absolute weirdest and most intriguing mating rituals and facts in the animal kingdom. Natalie also reveals the conservation science behind these bizarre behaviors and how nature's strangest love stories connect to extinction. And fair warning: don't take dating advice from the animal kingdom.Join The Band of Mythfits to get ad-free episodes, extended episodes, and bonus content! Sign up at https://mythfitspodcast.comGo support our guest on instagram @nat_kyriacouThank you to our Sponsor, Rag & Bone!Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone! Get 20% off sitewide with code MYTHFITS at https://www.rag-bone.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.comTo request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.comFOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube:  @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:mythfitspodcast.comChapters0:00 Join the Band of Mythfits!1:23 Content Warning5:48 Animal Romance Facts8:42 Meet Natalie Karakou18:09 The Carp Herpes Controversy23:34 Misconceptions of Mating28:21 Nature's Brutal Reality32:16 Lessons from Nature36:51 Being Better Global Citizens38:17 Strange Mating41:16 Wrapping Up with Natalie45:10 Final Thoughts and FarewellThis 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.

How did an animal handler get bit by a snake on the set of MythBusters? How did Kari pioneer cyborg cockroach technology a decade before the military started weaponizing it? Special guest Owen from East Bay Vivarium reveals the chaos behind the "Smell of Fear" experiment that left Kari covered in scorpions and still traumatized to this day. Plus: Grant's brutal Megalodon injury caught on never-before-seen footage.Join The Band of Mythfits to get ad-free episodes, extended episodes, and bonus content! Sign up at https://mythfitspodcast.comThank you to our Sponsor, Ridge Wallet!Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code MYTHFITS at https://www.ridge.com/mythfits #ridgepod Thank you to our Sponsor, Raycon!Go to https://buyraycon.com/mythfitsopen to get 15% off!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.comTo request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.comFOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube: @mythfitspod  😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:mythfitspodcast.comChapters00:00 - Join the Band of Mythfits!04:37 - Scorpion Experiments and Spider Cave Exploration08:44 - Owen's Introduction13:28 - Behind-the-Scenes with Owen and Snake Tag Incident17:35 - Safety Discussions and Scorpion Bite Stories20:56 - Python Handling and Production Challenges25:42 - Post-Tag Reflections34:01 - Fear of Animals and Megalodon Incident37:25 - Closing Reflections and Audience Engagement40:35 - Final Thoughts and Upcoming TopicsThis 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.