We are Kari Byron and Tory Belleci back on reddit again AUA!

What's the story behind your getting kicked off of MB? :-(

Edit: Woot, first!

After a decade, the show decided to change. We will always love our time there

Yup and we had a great run and it was a perfect time to branch out. -T

Tory, are you tired of people bringing up the bike incident yet?

I am not. this is Kari

I'm tired of watching it. #ouch #tory

Tori, according to IMDB, you're in your mid 40's, what is the secret to your not aging? Also, are you going on any more driving tours with deadmau5 any time soon? I got the impression from twitter you kind of really loved the hell out of it.

Gumball with Deadmau5 was a trip of a lifetime and I'm pretty sure we're doing it again next year.

Was there any myth were you immediately thought it was pointless to test, but pretended to be extremely curious anyways?

Pyramid power.

What will you guys be doing after Punkin Chunkin? Please say there is something in the lineup... Gonna miss having the 3 of you on Mythbusters.

We have new projects on the horizon!!! Stay tuned. K&T

Any chance Tory will do something on his LeMons race?

I'm in talks about documenting the 24hrs of LeMons race. It's gonna be sick! #tory

What was the most frustration you've had to deal with working on a myth?

Splitting an arrow with an arrow. #tory

We always tried to save money by getting junkyard cars and fixing them. We spent a lot of time on lost cause cars.

I understand why Jamie and Adam and the MB team might want to return to a back-to-basics approach without the Build Team (although I'm not convinced it's the way to go, personally). What I want to know is what happened with the horrible, tacked on send-off in the last episode. Why in the world wouldn't they have you guys address the fans yourselves? Were you asked to? The change is disappointing, but that sad ass kiss off is what I find really hard to forgive.

I think Jamie and Adam were trying to honor us. We will remember the show fondly.

Now that you guys no longer work on Mythbusters, what would be your dream job?

I think I want to be a character on Walking Dead. First I have to learn to act.

I want to write and direct action/sci-fi/horror movies! #Tory

Have you guys watched this Epic Rap Battles of History? What are your reactions?

Yes. Loved it. The girl playing me looked so much like me. Nailed it.-Kari

What was your least favorite experience with Myth Busters?

leaving

yeah, leaving #tory

Dear Tory,

I am an aspiring model maker and I have loved your work on Star Wars and Mythbusters. I have watched the show since it aired. What I was wondering is do you have any tips for model making and breaking into the career?

Peace, Beck Cheevers

PS what is your favorite scene in Blade Runner?

Get an awesome protfolio together and hit up every FX house you can. T

Hi Kari and Tory, thanks for the AMA.

Financial restrictions removed, what's the vehicle you'd most like to watch explode on purpose perform myth-related experiments on?

Formula One car

Oooooh, an big rig gas container. #tory

Kari, thank you so much for being a strong, "nerdy" female role model. I grew up watching Mythbusters, and having a smart woman to look up to really peaked my interests in math and science. I ended up joining my school's robotics team largely due to Mythbusters setting off the spark. I'm now a middle school math teacher, and try my hardest to get girls away from thinking that science is a guy's only world.

And for my question, is being a role model for young girls something that you think about when choosing projects, doing interviews, communicating with fans, etc?

In all my projects, I try to make sure there is a balance in highlighting women's role science and tech. It has become a passion for me.

Thanks for doing another AMA guys! My question.... what is the thing that brought you closest to death or serious injury on Mythbusters? Tory, it seemed like you got injured in some way on nearly every episode.

I broke my knee slipping on Ballistics gel that spilled on the floor.-Kari

I was rushed to the emerency room once where I hit my shin on a concrete ledge. 7 stitches #tory

Hello ? Is this thing on ? If I give you the coordinates, will you shoot a cannon ball through my house ?

Copy that. #tory

Tory, what exactly went wrong with the homemade flamethrower you made that burnt part of your house?

Nothing was wrong with it, it worked great. The problem was the direction in which I pointed it. #tory

Hi, guys! What's the grossest or most notable thing you've seen in Jamie's moustache?

hamburger K&T

What was your favorite moment that never made it to TV?

Before editing thought better: I was pregnant and about to shoot a gun. As I put on a bullet proof vest, the narrator said, "A little late for protection now, Kari" It was in the rough cut and I was laughing my butt off. That is why I am not in charge. Guess it was poor taste

Did Seth Rogen smell like weed when he was on the show? Did he offer y'all any? Love him!

He smelled like roses. Laughed the whole time he was on set

Seth Rogen is the nicest guy. #tory

What was your favourite moment from Mythbusters, personally and together when you worked on something?

We love pranking eachother

Kari - When you google your own name, is the first image still your butt from the second episode?

It is close to the top

Hi Kari and Tory! What was your relationship with the Mythbusters cast outside of work? Ever hangout, get a drink, go out, or was it just strictly co-workers?

Tory and I hang out all the time. We are good friends-Kari

How has your relationship with the mythbusters crew been after leaving?

They are family. I love the Mythbuster crew

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Kari & I have some shows in the works. Starting in early 2015 we are doing some hosting on a new Travel Channel show. #tory

What did you two think about Grant and the whole McDonald's myth busting?

I'm more of an In-n-Out Burger guy. #tory

What's Adams and Jamie's relationship outside of work like?

They tour together but admit they are not friends

That's fucking weird. I don't see how you can work that closely with someone for a decade and not develop at least a little bit of a friendship.

They have a respect for each other.

Hi Kari and Tory! I've been a huge fan of Mythbusters for a long while, and was sad to see you go, it was great having you on! A few questions.

1. What was the coolest thing you did on mythbusters that didn't make the final cut on the show?

2. For Kari, did you learn a lot about advanced science when you were on the show, and have you continued with anything like it when you quit?

3. For Tory, what is some models that you've made in big-budget movies that we might not know about?

Thanks for doing the AMA! Lots of <3

I worked on Star Wars. Starship Troopers and Matrix. Mostly big spaceships. #Tory

What myth did you want to do the most that you'll now never be able to attempt?

Driving a F1 race car upside down. Apparently the down force is greater than gravity, but sadly noone has ever offered up their F1 race car. #tory

The world wants to know. What, in your opinion, has been the best use of pumpkins? Jack O'lanterns? Ammunition? Something else?

Explosive-Kari

Usually we throw pumpkins for distance, but on this Chunk we're seeing how much destruction we can do with a pumpkin. #tory

Tory: What are your true feelings towards being the guinea pig for all of the sketchy stunts?

I loved it. I was always stoked that noone wanted to do the stunts. #tory

Since Jamie and Adam aren't the best of friends, which of them did you find yourself siding with more when they had a disagreement?

Jamie

Hi Kari and Tory!

Same question that a lot of people probably have, but what is the deal with leaving Mythbusters?! Is this a not-so-subtle way of saying that it's jumped the shark? Thanks.

The show changed format. We loved our time but all good things must end. We are trying to develop new shows.

What is your fondest memory from working on the Mythbusters?

And which one of you controls Tori the most?

I secretly implanted a remote control into his brain. Someday I will activate it.-Kari

Hey guys! Big fan. What movie is your personal favorite? What movie is your favorite in terms of the science/special effects?

Kari loves Bladerunner Tory loves Star Wars

What was the most disgusting myth you had to do? I know Tori is always the guinea pig when it comes to that stuff.

I have eaten maggots, bugs, grasshoppers...handled farts and poop and "genetic legacy' of my co workers...dead animals...wolf urine...ahhhh...take your pick. Just happy I was away for the earwax candle.

So far, who's the 1 person you've met that just blew you away that you got to meet them?

As far as celebrities, Robin Williams had dinner with us. I loved him so much. Tom Hanks was the most genuine sweetheart. President Obama impressed me with his passion for kids and science-Kari

You probably get recognized quite a bit, so what has been the weirdest fan experience for you?

Side question, which of you get recognized most?

Someone spent a serious amount of time tracking us down to hand us a bag of poison oak. My least favorite place to be recognized is the bathroom. It weirds me out that someone thinks it is ok to talk to me through the stall while I pee-Kari

I had a parent ask if I could sign their kids forehead. haha! #tory

What's your favorite memory from any of the projects you've done?

Wakeboarding behind a cruise ship was one of the most insane moments on the show. #tory

What do both of you plan on doing after working on Mythbusters?

I have a bunch of projects developing. The Woz has recruited me for an amazing fun project that I am not allowed to talk about yet.

What's the most impressive Punkin you've seen Chunked?

We set a world record this year with a huuuuge Pumpkin-Kari

Hi guys! Thank you for all the awesome times.

Was there something you always wanted to test that you didn't get a chance to during the show??

Thank you!! Hope to see you on my TV again very soon

Can you survive going over the Niagra Falls in a barrel. #tory

Tory, what was your favourite part of the Gumball 3000 race with Joel?

Every moment!

Which myth was the most unpleasant to test? Exhausting, nauseating, painful, etc?

Hot chili pepper cures was one of the worst. Every morning for 12 days we had to eat habaneros. #tory

Do you ever watch old Mythbusters episodes and cringe at the risks you took?

Sometimes, like red flag to a bull, swimming with sharks, croccodile chase...yeah, I guess just about all of them. #tory

If you could become a master at any skill what would it be and why?

I wish I was a ninja.

reading minds-Kari

What plans do you have for the future? TV-wise of course. Any new shows similar to what you did in Mythbusters?

We are developing new projects. Love this job

In all of the traveling you've had to do both for work and for leisure, what has your favorite place to go been? And what was the best thing you've eaten?

Also, Kari - if you had to have either Jamie or Adam's facial hair, which one would you choose?

Rome!!! #tory

I loved Indonesia. -Kari

Are there any other TV ventures you guys are going to do? I'd definitely watch a show with you three doing "science"!

We have been developing all sorts of different project. Punkin Chunkin is the next time you will see Tory and I on tv. I am doing a secret project with one of my favorite icons as well ;) -Kari

Give us a few weeks. Might see some good news

What exactly is PunkinChunkin?

An amazing event where backyard engineers throw a pumpkin as far as they can by mechanical means ie. Catapults, Air Cannons, insanity

Watch November 29th at 8pm on Science Channel

What is a secret talent you have?

I do a killer peacock impression. It is really loud. I know it is good because they always answer back.

What is the coolest Punkin Chunkin device you guys have seen?

Air cannons!!!!

Kari, will you be getting back to your art roots in upcoming projects? Tori, will you continue hurting yourself for our entertainment? Either way thank you both for all you do.

never stopped. I work in my studio all the time-Kari

question for Kari: ever been victim of sexism in the industry? if yes, how was it handled?

Of course. I am a fighter. Rarely slows me down for long.

Favorite city? And why is it not yet Pittsburgh?

Had great times in Pittsburgh but my favorite American city is San Francisco because I live there.

About pumpin chuckin, what was something you saw or experienced that just blew your mind the first time you went?

The size of the machines is hard to understand until you see them in person.-Kari

Hi Kari and Tory!

If you were to chunk something other than a punkin, what would it be?

Tory, I love your name, it's on my list of favorite names for our future babies and Kari, I love your sweet, sweet style!

Thanks! I want to build a shuttle and chunk myself...that sounded bad. #tory

This year we tried to chunk a piano, car, and toilet

Is this the last punkin chunkin?

I hope not!!! #tory

If there were ever to be a zombie apocalypse, who would you team up with and why?

I would want to team up with Chuck Norris. #tory

Hey guys! I was just wondering which myth took the longest to set up? How long do the myths usually take to do? Thanks.

We had 8-10 days to shoot but set up took months sometimes.

Gday. What would you guys say is the WORST part about being famous?

It is mostly awesome. It gets you free drinks and special favors. Why complain? -Kari

Favorite spot to eat in San Francisco?

Patxis Pizza is my go to. #tory

what's your alcoholic drink of choice?

Scotch-Kari

Why dont you both do gumball together?? That'd be so dope!!

No one is going to let me drive their fancy car after what I did for the duct tape episode on Mythbusters

You two are the best. But are you gamers? Favorite computer game of all-time?

It used to be Halo back in the day, but now I'm all about Call of Duty. #tory

What's next for you both after Mythbusters?

More explostions, fast cars and keeping the fun going. #tory

What was the scariest myth you did? Answer from each would be nice, by I'll settle for Kari. :)

Swimming with sharks at night. #tory

What are your plans for Thanksgiving? Any plans for Black Friday shopping?

Deep fried turkey. Pictures to come. #tory

Why are you no longer part of mythbusters? Not gonna be the same without you.

Jamie and Adam felt like the show needed to head in a different direction so it was a good time to branch out.

Did grant say the N-word after you broke the swing?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T56RRd5J2o

no.

How many McRibs have you guys eaten in your lifetime? Be honest.

0 #tory