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Do undercover cops really have to admit they’re cops? Can police actually enhance blurry security footage or instantly trace your phone? Captain Ray Kelly joins Kari and Tory to bust classic police myths, share wild stories from his 30-year career, and look back at blowing stuff up with the MythBusters.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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00:19:30:12 — What Myth Did Kari and Tory Wish They Would Have Gotten Instead of Adam and Jaime 00:25:41:12 — What Almost Made Them QUIT The Show 
00:29:14:12 — Favorite Costumes! 
00:32:56:12 — When Did Kari and Tory Realize The Build Team Was ICONIC 
00:37:12:12 — How Linear Was Filming 
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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.

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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?
29:24:51 How to Keep Avocado From Turning Brown?
31:47:51 Does Kimchi Remove Microplastics From the Body?
33:04:51 Should You Wash Your Chicken?
34:59:51 Is Nutmeg a Hallucinogen?
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?!

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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

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...

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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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With Artemis 2 bringing humans back to the moon - what does it actually take to live in SPACE? Colonel Chris Hadfield - ISS commander, astronaut for 21 years, and the man behind the most-watched space video in YouTube history - joins Kari and Tori to break down what the Artemis crew is really facing, why adrenaline is the last thing you want in your veins at launch, and what actually goes wrong 250 miles above Earth when nobody's watching.

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What was the BIGGEST fight on the set of MythBusters? Kari and Tory sit down with Tod Mesirow - one of the amazing showrunners behind MythBusters - and the stories that come out are ones you've never heard. The arguments, the pressure from the network, and the moments that almost derailed everything. Plus a cruise ship, a capsized boat in the Bahamas, and one very bad decision involving a water gun and a pregnant co-host.

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Tech journalist Laurie Segall joins Kari and Tory to share her unsettling deep dive into the use of A.I. and deepfakes on the internet, and how Laurie tracked down and unmasked the man behind Mr. Deepfakes - one of the most notorious sites on the internet. Together they ask the question nobody wants to answer - can you trust anything you see online anymore?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What happens when a 140-pound chimp you raised like family decides you're no longer the alpha? Animal trainer Keith Bauer reunites with Kari and Tory to reveal why chimps - not grizzly bears - are the most dangerous animals he's ever worked with. How did a routine drive turn into a horror movie with his ear in the cup holder? And the most shocking part: what did the chimp do when it saw Keith a month later? Plus: the bear survival tricks that actually work, and why the animals from your favorite movies are vanishing from Hollywood forever.
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