325: Mythbusters Revisited

We asked ChatGPT to write an episode of Mythbusters

NOTE: Apologies for the audio quality of this episode. Somebody put Buster in charge of Harrison's Internet connection, and it didn't go well. We've got our best robots on it and will have it fixed for next time.  This week, Cliff and Harrison dive into the slop-tastic AI language pool that is ChatGPT, asking everyone's favorite robot overlord to write an episode of Mythbusters. How does it stack up? And what version of the show do we prefer? (Spoiler: Definitely the real deal.) Try This at Home will return with new rewatches soon, but in the meantime join us for special bonus episodes posted every two weeks!    Produced by Slug Line Media Hosted by Cliff Bumgardner and Harrison Stewart Music by the Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder Cover art by Barbour Shop Creative Services

The guy behind Mythbusters' blueprints – with Producer & Cartoonist Eric Haven

When you think of Mythbusters, a few things come to mind: epic explosions, wild experiments… and rectal probes. But one of the most iconic elements of the show? Those unforgettable blueprint drawings. This week, Cliff and Harrison are joined by Eric Haven — cartoonist, producer, and the mastermind behind many of those legendary sketches. An Industrial Light & Magic alum, Eric joined MythBusters alongside the Build Team (and past guest Peter Heap!) and transformed the show's storytelling with nothing more than a silver Sharpie and serious artistic chops. Over the years, he created hundreds of blueprint sequences that became a signature of the series. This week, Eric shares how he got involved with the Mythbusters team and what it was liking shaping the show's visual identity – even if he didn't realize it at the time.   Produced by Slug Line Media Hosted by Cliff Bumgardner and Harrison Stewart Music by the Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder Cover art by Barbour Shop Creative Services

Mythbusters Revealed

The guys are back for a bonus episode covering a Mythbusters special that feels like Try This at Home brought to life! It's a behind the scenes look at how the show was made, featuring special appearances putting faces to names (and hands?) we've seen all series long.  New rewatches will premiere this fall, but in the meantime join us for more bonus eps and interviews coming every two weeks!   Produced by Slug Line Media Hosted by Cliff Bumgardner and Harrison Stewart Music by the Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder Cover art by Barbour Shop Creative Services

326: Chinese Invasion Alarm / The Five Second Rule

Did the ancient Chinese have a warning system for an invading army? And is the five-second rule really safe? The Mythbusters are here to find out in the last episode of season 3! (At least according to HBO Max.) It's hard to believe, but it's our last recap episode of the season as Cliff and Harrison dig into an episode that turns out to be better than they ever expected.  Try This at Home will return with new recaps soon, but don't miss a series of special bonus episodes – starting with a behind-the-scenes look at the Mythbusters Revealed special. It all kicks off August 20th, with new episodes every two weeks until season 4 drops this fall. Produced by Slug Line Media Hosted by Cliff Bumgardner and Harrison Stewart Music by the Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder Cover art by Barbour Shop Creative Services

325: Mythbusters Revisited

Give your commenting fingers a rest, because this week the Mythbusters are back to tackle the fans' complains and requests with another Myths Revisited episode! Seven myths return to the testing ground as Adam, Jamie, and the Build Team walk in the rain, go flying with plywood, and... get cars hot in a parking lot? (We don't get that one either.)  Plus, Cliff and Harrison debate whether the fans really ever wrote in with such silly complaints or if it was a clever bit of storytelling from our favorite explosive crew. It's a jam-packed episode for this week's Try This at Home!   Produced by Slug Line Media Hosted by Cliff Bumgardner and Harrison Stewart Music by the Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder Cover art by Barbour Shop Creative Services