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The official MythBusters website at one point sorted episodes by calendar year, but as of 2024, sorts them into 19 seasons (with the first being the three pilots). When the series was released on DVD, some seasons followed calendar years while others did not. This list follows the calendar year as formerly posted on the Discovery website, and ...
Each MythBusters episode focuses typically on two or more popular beliefs, Internet rumors, or other myths. Many of the myths are on mechanical effects as portrayed in live-action films and television of fictional incidents. The list of myths tested by the series is compiled from many sources, including the personal experiences of cast and crew ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 12 February 2025. American TV host (born 1956) Jamie Hyneman Hyneman in 2016 Born James Franklin Hyneman (1956-09-25) September 25, 1956 (age 68) Marshall, Michigan, U.S. Alma mater Indiana University Occupation(s) CEO, M5 Industries Years active 1985–present Spouse Eileen Walsh (m. 1989) Website ...
Jamie was concerned that using only a belt to support his weight could lead to serious injury, so he did a short test swing only a few feet above the ground while carrying a Leia dummy. He was able to complete the swing but suffered considerable pain; as a result, he declared the second part of the myth plausible but likely to injure a person ...
This episode aired out of order on Discovery Channel in the United States, as the small-scale test for "Killer Loop" briefly referenced the small-scale test for "Crash Cushion". For all three myths, Adam, Jamie, Tory, Kari and Grant were joined by two Deadliest Catch captains - F/V Time Bandit captain Johnathan Hillstrand and Seabrooke captain ...
Jamie fell off when the car was going at just 15–20 mph (24–32 km/h). ...hold on to the roof of a car when it makes a sudden stop. Busted Jamie lost his grip and almost blacked out after a 45 mph (72 km/h) stop. ...hold on to the hood of a car while the car is zigzagging. Busted Adam fell off after the first swerve at just 20 mph (32 km/h).
From left, Grant Imahara, Adam Savage, Kari Byron, Jamie Hyneman and Tory Belleci starred on "MythBusters." (Photo: Everett Collection) (©Discovery Channel/Courtesy Everett Collection)
Jamie Hyneman is a main cast member on MythBusters, along with Adam Savage. [4] His demeanor on the show is calm, logical and no-nonsense, in stark contrast to Savage's more animated, impulsive and energetic persona. [5] The two often have very different ideas for performing experiments and building devices.