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Pionaire Podcasting

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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  • May 11 · 44 min

    MythBusters Narrator REVEALED: The Voice Behind the Show

    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. Get ad-free episodes, bonus content, extended episodes and private videos from Kari and Tory by joining the Band of Mythfits! https://mythfitspodcast.com 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 at https://CheersHealth.com/MYTHFITS #Cheers #ad Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at https://WarbyParker.com/MYTHFITS — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #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: @mythfitspodcast YouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear: https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters 0:00 Rob Lee Does the MythFits Intro 0:38 ILM Correction 5:26 Who Is Rob Lee? The Unseen MythBuster 7:00What MythBusters Sounded Like Before Rob 9:31 Ad: Cheers 10:44 Rob Lee Interview Begins 12:10 How Rob Got the MythBusters Gig 21:51 Could Rob's Voice Be Cloned by AI? 25:03 Fan Questions for Rob 30:18 Tongue Twisters & Bloopers on Set 32:50 Rob Reveals His Favorite MythBuster 36:14 Fan Question: Favorite Safety Equipment 37:31 Tory's Bomb Suit Story (With No Gloves) 43:32 Outro: Stay Weird 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.

  • May 4 · 46 min

    The Future of Space Travel: Moon Mining, Artemis, and Commercial Space ft. Rob Meyerson

    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. 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, Tushy! Over 2.5 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code MYTHFITS at https://hellotushy.com/MYTHFITS Thank you to our Sponsor, Aura Frames! Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/MYTHFITS. Promo Code MYTHFITS Thank you to our Sponsor, Shopify! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.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: @mythfitspodcast YouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear: https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters 0:00 Welcome Mythfits 0:30 Weekend Adventures at STEM Zone 3:57 Introducing Rob Meyerson 6:39 Katy Perry's Space Flight 11:29 The Moon Landing Countdown 25:04 Competition in Space Exploration 34:29 Future of Mars Exploration 35:54 Following the Journey of Interlune 37:30 Reflections on Space and Technology 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.

  • April 27 · 46 min

    Astronaut Chris Hadfield Reveals What It REALLY Takes to Go to the Moon

    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. 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, Aura Frames! Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/MYTHFITS. Promo 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: @mythfitspodcast YouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear: https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters 0:00 Space Station Shutdown 0:34 Welcome Back, MythFits 7:26 Astronaut Mixtapes 11:07 Interview with Colonel Hadfield 14:09 Music in Space 18:45 Training to be an Astronaut 20:04 Becoming an Astronaut 23:23 Things Going Wrong in Space 29:55 Fitness in Zero Gravity 32:51 Missing Outer Space 38:56 Reflections on Space Travel 42:50 Cryogenics and Space Travel 45:26 Closing Thoughts 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.

  • April 20 · 48 min

    The MythBusters DRAMA That Discovery Tried to Create

    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. 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 Quince! Free shipping and 365-day returns on high-quality essentials - go to https://quince.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. Thank you to our Sponsor MUD\WTR! Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code MYTHFITS at https://mudwtr.com/MYTHFITS! #mudwtrpod 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: @mythfitspodcast YouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear: https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters 0:00 Welcome, Mythfits 0:34 Texting Prom Photos 6:01 Catching Up with Tod 8:57 Tod's Journey to Mythbusters 20:26 Epic Cruise Ship Adventure 24:48 Jamie's Unique Experiences 31:58 Navigating Host Dynamics 33:16 Comedy Duo Dynamics 40:16 Reflecting on the Past 42:35 Fan Questions and Insights 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.

  • April 13 · 47 min

    The Truth About Deepfakes and A.I. ft. Laurie Segall

    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? 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 guest, @lauriesegall! Go follow her podcast, Mostly Human @mostlyhumanmedia Thank you to our Sponsor, Warby Parker! Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at https://WarbyParker.com/mythfits — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Thank you to our Sponsor, Cheers Health! For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code MYTHFITS at https://CheersHealth.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.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: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear: https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters 0:00 Bonus Content Announcement 1:09 Welcome Back, MythFits 1:59 The Age of Chaos 4:49 AI Concerns and Conversations 6:17 Exploring AI Dangers 9:38 Protecting Our Children 10:58 Introducing Our Guest 15:51 Discussing Technology with Laurie Segall 30:11 Confronting Mr. Deepfakes 40:36 The Impact of Technology 45:24 Tech Paranoia Game 47:15 Thank You and Stay Weird 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.

  • April 6 · 44 min

    The Build Too Dangerous Even for MythBusters ft. Colin Furze

    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.com Thank you to our guest, @colinfurze Thank you to our Sponsor, Shopify! Visit https://shopify.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: @mythfitspodcast YouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear: https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters 0:00 Introduction to MythFits 0:33 YouTube Popularity and Commercials 2:36 Meeting Colin Furze 8:32 Chemistry Reel Adventures 11:55 Colin's YouTube Journey 13:10 The Wall of Death Explained 19:53 The Spinning Belt of Knives 28:55 Arrested for Flamethrowers 33:16 Zombie Apocalypse Team 35:41 Fan Questions and Memories 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.

  • March 30 · 47 min

    How to Spot an A.I. Video (Before It Fools You) ft. Niko Pueringer

    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. Join The Band of Mythfits to get ad-free episodes, extended episodes, and bonus content! Sign up at https://mythfitspodcast.com Thank you to our guest, Niko Pueringer, from @Corridor @CorridorCrew ! Thank you to our Sponsor, The Perfect Jean! Get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code MYTHFITS15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/MYTHFITS15 #theperfectjeanpod Thank you to our Sponsor, TUSHY! Over 2.5 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code MYTHFITS at https://hellotushy.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: @mythfitspodcast YouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear: https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters 0:00 Welcome to MythFits 0:47 Spotting AI in Media 1:25 Robots and Their Realities 10:47 AI Video Detection Techniques 20:26 The Evolution of CGI 29:54 Creating New Tools for Filmmakers 35:50 Meeting Snoop Dogg 42:28 Modern Myths and Urban Legends 45:10 Trusting Our AI Reality 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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