Kari Byron (2016)

I think it's awesome that you were working on the show while pregnant. Were there any difficulties or challenges during filming?

So, how long did it take you to decide to go back in front of the camera with those two other lunatics? (All appropriate affection should be implied with that label)

Who is an unsung hero of a show you've worked on?

Kari,

I'm about halfway through White Rabbit Project and am loving it so far!

What's the funniest moment that happened during filming that didn't make it into the show?

If you had Elon Musk's money what would you do with it?

What's the scariest moment you've had while filming? Thanks for doing the AMA!

Any chance we can get some outtakes from that scene? That was so funny!

What insiders-only question can we ask /u/mistersavage the next time that filthy karmawhore shows up for an IAMA?

And how are you going to wash that permanent ink off of your hand on the first try? Mythbusting minds want to know!

Hey Kari, I've been a fan ever since I watched my first episode of Mythbusters! What was your biggest THIS IS CRAZY moment on the show? Good luck on the new show :)

After the diner scene from episode 1, how many days was it until Tori spoke to you again?

Kari how is your baby and was it hard working on set pregnant?

What was your favourite myth to bust?

How do you enjoy parenthood?

How does it feel to have a huge following of guys and girls wanting to explore science because of mythbusters?

Who was the best to work with?

Who was the worst to work with?

What is your favorite form of explosive?

White Rabbit Project has more emphasis on the story telling part than making projects or demonstrations. Do you like more this sort of concept for TV than just showing the process of building things?

Hello Kari! First of all thank you for being such an inspiration for many people, including me. Here's my question: if you had an unlimited supply of duct tape and a whole lot of time.. what would you probably build?

First, HUGE fan and thank you for doing this. Love all your shows and your ability to translate science and thought into something entertaining. Loving WRP so far!!

Any chance that you'll once again do a spread like you did for FHM Magazine?

Huge fan since your start on MB. I know you have answered many questions before and I am sure they get repetitive. I would like to know if you prefer the Netflix model of releasing all of the episodes at once or would you rather have a weekly show where the episode can sit with people to have that interaction and perhaps look at things a bit differently. So do you think some things will get lost in the midst of the show with it all being released at once?

OK, so you're aware, of course, that Reddit and the nerd community at large think you're the sexiest woman alive. How do you feel about that, and in what ways has it been a positive/negative in your life?

What did you do before Mythbusters? How did that help you get on the show? What advice can you give young women who may look up to you as a role model for bringing science and engineering into a more approachable avenue?

Hiya Kari, loved what we've seen so far of the show! As Ann Arborites we instantly recognized the locations from the mind-control segment :D

Have to ask - was your incredible enjoyment torturing Tory payback for a specific thing he did in the past, or just general (very funny) megalomania?

Hi Kari! Big fan of your shows, and can't wait to watch White Rabbit Project.

If Grant built 100 duck sized horses, and Tory constructed a horse sized duck, which would you rather fight, and can we sell tickets for charity?

Did the episode of Mythbusters where you increased and decreased your bust size (to see if it affected your tips) make you feel uncomfortable? I always wondered what it was like having an entire segment where the camera constantly caught people staring at your chest

Hey Kari! While on Mythbusters did you or the team ever get envious of the crazy stuff they were doing on Top Gear like turning cars into Space shuttles, boats, amphibious craft etc?

Obviously during Mythbusters and White Rabbit you take every safety precaution in existence to protect everyone, but was there a time where you still managed to injure yourself while testing a myth, if so what do you think needed to change to prevent the injury? Or was it unavoidable?

Who would you say is your biggest influence?

Have you directly influenced anyone yourself?(Other than being a great example on TV/media)

Hi! I was wondering how different the production of White Rabbit Project was from other shows you've worked on. Was it the same? Or was it very different? Thanks!

Hey, thanks for doing this!
So, are those bits where you "surprise" one another on the show with horrible experiments (stinky shooting, "please pour the wine") legit? Or do you just cleverly stage them? Are they actual surprises for the other person?

What's your favorite app on your phone right now?

Do you still have the RFID chip in your arm? If so do you use it at all?

Hi Kari! Loving TWRP so far! I just saw a promo for a new Mythbusters competition show last night, any knowledge on what that is? Did you guys have any involvement there? Would we maybe see you show up as guest judges or something? :)

What's something you feel strongly about that not many people know?

Can you explain the relationship Adam and Jamie have?

Whenever you come upon a project or build that you can't seem to wrap your head around, how do you guys push forward and figure it out?

Bonus question: What is the most important tool in the tool bag?

Based on everything I've ever read about animals in TV and movies, the answer is poop.

How did you get involved in Mythbusters?

Hi Kari! this question is very important to me:

favorite pizza toppings?

How often do you get recognized in public? Any weird encounters ?

I miss your Travel Channel show!

What was your favorite amusement park? What was your favorite ride?

Thanks for being such a kick ass inspiration for women!

Did you keep any props from Mythbusters and if so which is your favourite?

Do you have any insights on the gender imbalance in STEM fields--especially the physical sciences? It seems like this issue is getting better, but it's still certainly present.

White Rabbit like Alice in Wonderland or Jefferson Airplane?

Hey, Kari! I can only imagine that going from an art/sculpture student to essentially becoming a science educator/ role model for women in science was scary. Did you ever wish you could go back and get a science degree? What do you say to young women interested in going into science or engineering?

Hi Kari! White Rabbit Project is a huge sequel in a sense to Mythbusters or maybe because I liked seeing you, Tory and Grant together again.

Anyways, how did the discussion of White Rabbit Project came up and what made you think Netflix was the perfect place to show it?

Also what was your favorite part of the White Rabbit Project to shoot?

What would you say was your funniest moment on MB?

Hi Kari!
What advice do you have for girls aspiring to enter the STEM field?

Was it difficult to balance your role in the show and your pregnancy/motherhood?

Hi Kari! We met over the summer when I was filming the Women in STEM Roadtrip Documentary.

That day, I forgot to ask you, what is the most influential book you've read? Or a piece or art/literature that totally changed your perspective on the world?

Hi Kari, was there anything in the White Rabbit Project that was unscripted or ad-lib that made it into the final cut?

Also the Hellcat and Hurracan were they rented cars or were they owned by Tory or another crew member or member of the show?

Did you marry a nerd?

Hey Kari! First off I'd like to thank you and the entire mythbusters team for your years of work. You made me and many other kids feel that we could have a great life with a million opertunities. I spent most of my childhood as a "maker" and was picked on for bringing in cool things to show my teacher, or always having the right answer. I was constantly bullied for who I was, just because it intimidated the other kids, even into my teen years... But honestly, thanks to mythbusters I always had friends who knew exactly how awesome building, science and engineering is, and that will always be with me. (I'm actually a full time prop builder/maker of things now and making a better living doing what I love than any of those bullies are now!)

ANYWAY to my question... I love new show! It feels so good, not a scripted mess like a lot of these kinds of shows. I'm wondering, is that thanks to beyond productions being a part of it? I noticed a lot of the dramatisations are shot in Australia (I think) so I'm assuming they had a big part in the "feel" of the show? If not what has managed to keep the show from feeling so "tacky"? Congratulations and thank you again.

-Jesse.

What's the best thing to come from the success you've found on MythBusters, the worst?

Hello, Kari
Congratulations on the new show. It is great to see you back on-air.

I have heard that in addition to the awesomeness you display on TV, you are also an amazing artist. Do you have any plans to share your art with the world?

Would you thank the producers of your new show for me? The format is SO much easier to watch. The old format with the constant re-cap every few minutes telling us what we just watched, and then telling us what we are going to see next, over and over and over, got really old really fast. It also took time that would have been so much better spent with more details of the build or testing process, or even more theory. The new format doesn't assume I'm an inattentive child. Thank you.

Do you know any of the prospective cast on the upcoming Mythbusters reboot?

What did you study in college and what was your college experience like?

What's the most complicated thing you've ever had to do for the show?

Is your current career exactly the career you "wanted when you grew up" back when you were a kid?

If not, what was the pivot point in your life that brought you to the career that you do today?

Hi Kari! I was always a fan of Mythbusters, but the show get much better when the build team was added. Eventually, i become more interested in watching you, Tori and Grant. I couldn't be happier that you guys had your own show picked up. Started watching it last night and it is awesome! I'm so jazzed you guys are back and it's totally focused around you 3. You guys have great chemistry and you make the show really fun. I didn't really have a question in mind when i started typing this, I just sort of wanted to geek out a little bit and tell you how much you 3 mean to me. That said, is there any myth out there that you would never test under any circumstances? Thanks for doing this AMA :)

I too would love to see more of Thrill Factor! Felt like you and Tory only scratched the surface there with the science-related bits that could be touched on.

What is the most serendipitous moment you've had while filming and or in your career?

What experience did you have before joining mythbusters? Who was your favorite person to work with on the cast?