Adam Savage (2015)

Hi Adam,

how successful was the "reboot"? Is discovery happy? Are you happy? What will the future of mythbusters look like?

Hi Adam,

a few years ago, you and Jamie were on a local radio station in Los Angeles.....KROQ.

You had callers call in and pitch ideas to you both, but you warned them, and told them that you LIKELY have already heard everything.

Someone called in and said that when he was driving tanker trucks...he was told that if he was not careful, the nozzel at the back of the tanker truck could ignite and turn the tanker truck into a sort of ROCKET.

Both you and Jamie paused for a moment...and then you said something like "That....is going on a short list...that is amazing"

Did anything ever come from that?

Will you please make a cameo on the Slow Mo Guys channel? As a fan of Myth Busters and Rooster Teeth, I would love to see this happen!

Is Jamie's personality on the show all an act? Or is he really that dry in real life? And what is it with that guy when he has a helmet on?!

Have you ever ran into someone who was cosplaying as you at a con? I love your work on mythbusters, and watch your videos on Tested, my fave are the one day build videos.

hi adam - what was one myth that you were sure deep down in your heart was true but that you had to admit was false after you guys put it to the test?

You're dope

Hi Adam,
I normally miss when these are happening so I'm glad I caught this one.

Is there any myth you've heard that you would never want to try to bust?

What maker skill do you lack and most covet? And whose skill do you most admire?

1. Are you both time traveling archaeologist trying to understand pop-culture who somehow broke their device to travel through time and are stuck in the present trying to gather the materials to complete your device?

2. Does Jamie have a special document saying he is protected from seal hunting?

3. Which con will you be going to next?

4. How has the imgur/reddit community treated you and what are your impressions of either?

5. Do you guys get random visits from fans time-to-time?

6. If so and if its allowed, may i drop by :D?

7. I have this replica western pistol (peacemaker design) thats made with metal and has working mechanism but i cant take it to cons for obvious reasons. Im thinkg of making a mold of it, making a lead core, and then casting a plastic remake, what do you think?

8. Which myth did you dislike the most?

Hi Adam!

My daughter and I absolutely adore your show, and we watch it together every day. She is completely ecstatic that today is her birthday and she gets to ask you a question!

"What is your favorite kind of cake? I'm having a science birthday and I want to have Adam cake!"

(She's 3)

Hello, Mr. Savage. Big fan of yours growing up. Something I've always wanted to know; if you could pick one other person to co-host an episode of mythbusters with, who would it be?

If you could blow anything up, what would it be?

Hi Adam,

I met you ever so briefly at Dragoncon in '08, in what could only be described as a rushed meet and greet fitting in as many people as possible. It was still awesome to say thank you and shake your hand.

What is the most memorable time you have had at a con?

Do your kids go to Comicon with you, and do they dress up?

Adam, if you had unlimited funds and resources, what would you build?

Hi Adam,

I'm going to graduate soon with a bachelor's in physics and mechanical engineering. I just wanted to say thank you for showing me and countless others how incredibly awesome science can be. My favorite part of Mythbusters was always the critical thinking. When I was younger I had no idea how much power the human mind is capable of producing, and unlocking that potential is something I can never thank you enough for.

My question for you: What do you think will be a bigger factor shaping the next 20 to 50 years, nanotechnology or 3D printing?

Hey Adam!

Now that RobotWars is back, do you plan to try and participate again?

My sons are HUGE fans of the show and would like to know how many things you've blown up over the years?

How did you manage to get Barack Obama on the show?

What’s your favourite TV show?

Hey Adam! I once got into an argument with a friend of mine who said Mythbusters was very unscientific. It lasted over an hour and ended up being one of the most heated argument I've had in my adult life. What would you say to someone who says the show isn't scientific?

What's the one experiment that you've always wanted to do but haven't been able to due to production restrictions (OH&S, budget .etc)?

Hi Adam!

Is it true that you and Jamie don't get along that well?

What would you say are the most important skills to learn for model and prop making? What would old Adam tell yourself at a younger age that would have helped out the most?

Adam,

Just wanted to say, I'm a huge fan of Tested, and I deeply appreciate the level of detail you guys showcase on the channel.

And I love seeing your toys ;)

Question: With current education standards, do you believe that there are gaping holes where kids are missing out on creative experiences? Making, building, etc.

What would you like to see implemented in to our education systems? (Not just in the Bay Area, but in low income communities)

Is there still a place to submit myth ideas online? The only place I could find looks like it was last updated in 2012.

Hope this gets to you because my myth would be

What would happen if a human swam out into the bellagio fountains and was on top of one of the Jets of water. Would he fly up with the water and die? Would the water cut right through him creating a giant hole? Or would he escape unharmed?

Edit : found the thread in /r/mythbusters to submit and submitted this.

Thanks for coming by Adam! Always great to see you do an AMA on here!

I've been a fan for as long as I can remember and just love watching the show. I also love watching you guys do all those cool things on the Tested YouTube channel.

So, my question to you is: What character would you most like to dress up as at Comic Con, but feel like the costume would be too far fetched to make? Or is nothing too far fetched for you?

Also, got any hints are what your costume will be this year?

Adam, as a young man starting out in the world (going to college next year), I have a huge love of building things, testing, and a passion for anything DIY. When you were starting out, how did you fund your projects or get materials for what you need?

I've loved Mythbusters for a long time, and I remember watching a speech you gave at a maker fair once on youtube. Thank you!

Hi Adam. Thanks for the AMA.

My question: Which tool can you absolutely not do without?

Hi Adam! Great fan of the show.

How's you relationship with the rest of the Mythbusters? Were you guys friends? If so, are you still?

Edit: By Mythbusters I meant Build team. Grant, Tori, and Kari.

Did you get a bit starstruck during the Breaking Bad special with Vince and Aaron on set?

Hey Adam! As another SF Bay Area resident, just wanted to say I love seeing you guys roam all over the bay! Is there any SF Bay Area location you'd like to visit for the show that you haven't yet?

Hi Adam,
How do you feel about programs like FIRST and Vex? Do you think they're eventually going to be successful in the cultural revolution they're trying to reach?

Hello Mr. Savage, my question to you is: where does one begin when wanting to dive into the world of special effects?

Is it true that Jamie is stronger than an orangutan?

I have a myth question: What would happen (Besides total destruction) if a hole was cut straight through exact center of the earth, and barring anything else (Death, the earth collapsing in, etc.) if a person jumped, would the fall one way then the other as gravity reversed polarity?

Hi Adam, first off, thanks for doing an AMA, you and Mythbusters is probably one of the main reasons I got into robotics and engineering.

As for my question, what is the hardest thing you've ever done on the show that was either dangerous or difficult?

One thing I always wondered while watching mythbusters. Was there ever a reason you only ever wore all black?

Greetings, Adam! What is your favorite child-friendly Movie and TV show (besides MythBusters)?

Hi Adam! Great fan here.

How good was the response on the tested.com build videos?

I find them awesome, hope to see more of them.

Also: how frequently are you on Imgur?

TY a lot and keep making!

When you were young, what did you think you were going to be when you grew up?

Does Tory still feel bad about shocking you?

Hello Adam,

Thanks for both Mythbusters and Tested. You guys got me back into "reading" again with recommending "The Martian". And I'm listening to "Seveneves" right now while building stuff! You are a great inspiration and have been a big part in making me realise how much I love creating physical things (I'm a programmer by trade).

Question:
I'm from the EU, and as the rest of the world we use the SI-system of measurement where everything is based on 10.

With the imperial system instead there are a lot of 3/4", 12/16" and such, which is a total mind bender at least for me. Do you think this creates a more intuitive sense of division when being forced to use such measurements, or is it just a set of mnemonics that makes you understand it all?

Hey Adam! Thank you doing this AMA. I was just wondering what is the memorable time you've met a fan on the street?

Hey Adam, what Is your hands-down, of-all-time favorite edc knife? And what is Jamie's favorite edc knife?

Why isn't Mythbusters on Netflix anymore, and when it is, why are the seasons "collections" and not chronological?

Hey Adam. So we know Jamie is a walrus, what animal are you?

What is your favorite sandwich?

What are you most looking forward to at ComicCon this year? Been a huge Mythbusters fan since episode 1 BTW :)

Dear wonderful co-host of Mythbusters,

Could you please buy the rights to Junkyard Wars and bring it back, as a host/producer? I'm kind of surprised Netflix hasn't tried getting the rights and rebooting it.

Thank you. ^And ^^I ^^^envy ^^^^you.

Any chance of guest hosting on BattleBots if they have a Season 2?

Hi Adam!
I loved your commentary track for Brazil! Any plans for another one?

(Also I know a tested member sent in a Gundam model kit after the video of you and norm painting the Cosmonaut kits. I hope you get a chance to paint it! Your take on a giant mech would be awesome)

Best experience in the show so far?

Did you ever test the giant flying Frisbee myth? Whether it's possible to scale a Frisbee to the size of a spaceship?