Try This at Home: A Mythbusters Rewatch

Is the airline "brace position" secretly a plot to kill you faster? Or is that just mile-high nonsense? Either way, it’s exactly the kind of wacky conspiracy the MythBusters were born to bust–and we’re strapping in for the ride. Even better? This episode marks the legendary debut of Grant Imahara! He’s a fan favorite now, but how did his first day on the job go?
Plus: Is talking on the phone in your car as dangerous as driving drunk? Cliff and Harrison put their hands-free mythbusting helmets on and dive in.
All that, plus a big announcement: This Friday, June 27th, we’re dropping a special bonus episode celebrating the life and work of Grant Imahara, featuring his longtime friend and fellow effects wizard, Fon Davis. Don’t miss it!
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Do pyramids have magical mathematical protective properties? No seriously, that's the question. It's a detour into "oogy boogy" territory as the Mythbusters tackle the legend of pyramid power. Plus: we get the biggest build in Mythbusters history (so far) as Adam and Jamie see if they can build their very own jet pack!
Cliff and Harrison break it all down and find out why copper is a "real cool" metal on this week's new Try This at Home!
 
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Can you break glass using nothing but your voice? That's the infamous question behind a Mythbusters world exclusive as Adam and Jamie try to capture the answer on camera for the first time ever! It might just be the show at its best in a Rushmore-level episode that also delves into the truth by the classic idiom a rolling stone gathers no moss. Plus – can a shop vac turn into a jet engine? 
Find out as Cliff and Harrison break it all down on this week's new Try This at Home!
 
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Is it really dangerous to talk on the phone during a lightning storm? Maybe, but probably not as dangerous as a Civil War battlefield – and this week the Mythbusters are diving into both! It's a danger-packed episode as the Adam, Jamie, and the Build Team test high voltage and a low humor, plus take to the water for a questionable story about boating mishaps. 
Harrison returns and the pod gets back to it's usual schedule and silliness on this week's new Try This at Home! 
 
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Can you cool a six-pack by setting it on fire? It's a boozy thermal conundrum as Adam and Jamie try to find the best way to cool beer (hint: it involves liquid nitrogen). 
Then it's an infamous and controversial Mythbusters moment when the build team tackles the Ancient Battery – and a prank on Adam goes all wrong. Plus: the rebirth of Buster! After countless crashes, explosions, and rough days, Buster finally gets a makeover with a shiny new skin and... wooden bones? 
Guest host Chris Lea joins Cliff to break down every moment on this week's Try This at Home! 
 
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Can you "catch" someone's yawn? This week the Mythbusters set out to find out if yawning can be contagious. Plus, the build team pits toy cars versus a real Dodge Viper in a downhill race for the ages! And, does toast prefer to fall butter side up, or down? 
Harrison returns for three awesome myths that prove the show can make entertaining TV out of literally anything... Including people sitting in a room doing nothing. It's back to our regularly scheduled bustin' on an all new Try This at Home!
 
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Will human waste make a port-a-potty explode? And can a falling drive shaft cause your car to leap like a pole vaulter? This week, Adam, Jamie, and the Build Team test two great myths full of surprises and legendary moments! Writer and filmmaker Brockton McKinney sits in to break it all down and share his impressions after watching Mythbusters for the very first time. Does the show we've come to love hold up for a new audience? Find out on this week's Try This at Home! 
 
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How do you film falling elevators and exploding cement trucks? That was the daily question for Mythbusters cameraman Peter Heap, who joins the podcast this week to share his memories from working on the show! 
Joining Mythbusters this very season, Peter was behind the camera for many iconic myths and fan-favorite episodes, including the Elevator of Death, Cement Mixup, Exploding Port-a-Potty, and so many more. Originally from Australia, Peter shares his incredible story of moving halfway across the world (and living on a houseboat!) to work on the show, and catches us up on what he's done since. 
See the full interview with Peter's incredible behind-the-scenes photos on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/sluglinemedia 
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