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Mythfits

Mythfits

By: Pionaire Podcasting
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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.

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Episodes
  • Robot Babysitters, AI in Hollywood and Detached Thumbs w/ Modern Family Producer Danny Zuker
    Jun 23 2025

    This week on MythFits, Kari and Tory are joined by Modern Family producer and comedy mastermind Danny Zuker! They launch into a chaotic conversation about Pumpkin Chunkin mayhem, the creeping rise of AI in writers’ rooms, and a Flying Anvils story so wild it ends with someone mysteriously… missing a thumb.


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    Chapters


    0:00 - Circumcision Episode Discussion

    0:58 - Podcast Launch and Success

    1:38 - New York Billboard Experience

    3:39 - Parenting and Babysitting Challenges

    4:36 - Nanny Robot Ideas

    7:00 - Reflections on MythBusters

    11:42 - Pitching Show Ideas

    16:12 - AI in Television and Film

    17:17 - Danny Zuker's Insights

    47:29 - Audience Questions and Stories


    Keywords


    podcast, Mythbusters, Modern Family, content creation, parenting, technology, AI, show development, humor, behind the scenes, Pumpkin Chunk, Mythbusters, Comedy, AI, Writing, Explosions, Television, Safety, Entertainment, Censorship


    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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    54 mins
  • Are we in a post-MythBusting world? AI-Videos, Google VEO3 and Deciphering What's REAL online...
    Jun 16 2025

    Is AI is taking over…? In this episode of Mythfits, Kari and Tory dive into the wild world of Google Veo3, react to viral AI videos, and spill behind-the-scenes secrets from their MythBusters episode : "Fixing a Flat" and more!


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    To request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com


    FOLLOW US:

    IG/TT: @mythfitspodcast

    YouTube: youtube.com/@MythfitsPod



    Chapters


    00:00 The Rise of AI and Its Impact on Reality

    09:37 Exploring Viral Videos: Mythbusters Style

    17:07 Testing the Limits: Explosives and Surfing

    26:12 The Intersection of AI and Reality

    36:03 Behind the Scenes: The Matt Cain Viral Video



    Keywords

    AI, Mythbusters, viral videos, technology, reality, testing myths, Matt Cain, surfing, explosives, digital media


    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.

    Like what you hear? We'd love a rating & review! Thanks for helping our podcast grow! https://ratethispodcast.com/mythfits

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    44 mins
  • The MythBusters Producer Who Let Us Blow Stuff Up!! w/ Linda Wolkovitch
    Jun 9 2025

    This week, Kari and Tory sit down with the legendary producer behind the madness—Linda Wolkovitch, the woman who helped bring MythBusters to life! From last-minute explosions to unscripted chaos, Linda shares never-before-heard stories from behind the scenes of MythBusters!


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    If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email ussales@acast.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: @mythfitspodcast

    YouTube: youtube.com/@MythfitsPod


    Chapters


    0:00 Welcome to MythFits

    2:59 Reminiscing About MythBusters

    5:51 Behind the Scenes of MythBusters

    9:12 Sourcing the Impossible

    12:07 Explosive Experiments and Challenges

    14:57 Memorable Myths and Experiments

    17:48 The Chaos of Filming

    21:07 The Unexpected Consequences of Explosions

    23:49 Audience Questions and Future Ideas


    Keywords:


    MythBusters, Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, Linda Wolkovich, behind the scenes, explosions, experiments, sourcing, memories, podcast

    Like what you hear? We'd love a rating & review! Thanks for helping our podcast grow! https://ratethispodcast.com/mythfits

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    41 mins
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