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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
  • 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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    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

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    41 mins
  • Did Kari and Tory Ever Date? And Why They REALLY Left Mythbusters...
    Jun 2 2025

    On our very first episode, we decided to catch you all up on what we've been doing since we left Mythbusters. Today we're answering our most asked questions from the internet: What happened to Tory Belleci? What happened to Kari Byron? Is Tory Belleci married? Why did Kari Byron leave Mythbusters? And...DID WE EVER DATE??



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    FOLLOW US:

    IG/TT: @mythfitspodcast

    YouTube: youtube.com/@MythfitsPod



    YouTube: youtube.com/@MythfitsPod



    Chapters

    0:00 The Departure from Mythbusters

    3:00 Life After Mythbusters: New Ventures

    5:53 Thrill Factor and Other Projects

    9:12 Personal Changes and Reflections

    12:06 The Impact of a Life-Altering Incident

    15:00 Reconnecting with Old Friends

    17:57 The White Rabbit Project Experience

    20:48 The Fun of Experimentation

    23:50 Addressing Fan Questions

    26:53 Life Changes and New Beginnings

    30:14 The Legacy of Mythbusters

    33:07 Looking Forward: The Future of Myth Fits

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    39 mins
  • Creating Zombies with Oscar-Winning FX Artist Howard Berger
    Jun 2 2025

    We loved watching The Last of Us and it inspired us to talk about one of our favorite things: Zombies. Join us as we go behind the scenes with Oscar-winning makeup effects designer Howard Berger. From crafting realistic zombies to sharing DIY horror makeup tips, Howard reveals the artistry that brings the undead to life.



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    IG/TT: @mythfitspodcast

    YouTube: youtube.com/@MythfitsPod


    Chapters

    0:00 Creative Blood Effects in Film

    3:10 Zombies vs. Outbreaks: A Deep Dive

    5:57 The Science of Mind Control in Nature

    9:12 Behind the Scenes of Mythbusters' Zombie Episode

    12:03 Special Effects Makeup: A Conversation with Howard Burger

    18:12 Innovative Techniques in Zombie Makeup and Effects

    23:52 DIY Zombie Makeup Tips for Halloween

    29:49 Zombie Apocalypse Survival Strategies

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    36 mins
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