Science and explosions? What more could you want?

The "Mythbusters", Adam Savage (left) and Jamie Hyneman (right).
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Hey guys, Jasper here from ISYS100 Trio to do another television show review for our blog. The television show I will be reviewing today is Mythbusters.

Show Description

Do you like science? Do you like explosions? Well, Mythbusters is the show for you my friends!

Mythbusters is a science based television show where they test the possibility of myths/rumours ranging from everyday life, viral videos and even from stunts shown in movies. 

Mythbusters is hosted mainly by Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage but over the years there also have been other co-hosts, most notably Tori Belleci, Kari Byron and Grant Imahara. Every episode of Mythbusters comprises of at least two or more myths that the hosts try to take on and see if they can replicate the results with the myth. The hosts first introduce the myth with the supporting video and then set out a plan to test if it is actually viable, much like how you would conduct a science experiment. After the planning process they have a small scale test before moving to the actual, full scale test.

The best bits are probably when the full scale tests begin, as it is where most of the practical work is done. The hosts also explain some of the science behind their practical work through the main topics of science; physics and chemistry. As well as making these parts informative, the hosts make jokes and keep you entertained whilst they are working. Most of the practical work is done in their workshop whilst at other times they have to build the sets at bombsites, runways or even in the desert.

When testing the myths, the hosts usually have several attempts before calling quits and deciding the outcome of these myths. They have outcomes that state the validity of the myth ranging from confirmed (the myth is valid), plausible (the myth somewhat is valid) or busted (the myth is not valid). The best thing is that even if the hosts are not able to replicate the results of a particular myth, they go the extra mile and just replicate the results in their own way and not to the set variables of the myth. For example in an episode where they were not able cut fruit effortlessly much like in the Fruit Ninja game, they instead just opted for a chainsaw instead of a katana and were able to slice the fruit much easier and more often.

Mythbusters "approved" game, Fruit Busters: Chainsaw
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There are also episodes devoted to specific themes and often episodes that revisit some of the original myths.

My Thoughts

I really like watching Mythbusters as each episode brings a wide variety of myths that keep it fresh and interesting. I also have an interest in science and being able to watch both the theoretical and practical side of the experiments of Mythbusters informs as well as entertains me. I also really like that they answer fan mail and do their best to provide content that fans want and love. The montages and skits in the episodes also keep it interesting and funny as they display the practical jokes and fun that the hosts are having working on the myths. Overall I would recommend watching Mythbusters whether or not you like science. Science is just one part of it, but it is the practical side of the experiments that draw you in. I mean, what's not to love about explosions?

You can catch more explosive episodes of Mythbusters on Thursdays 8:30 pm and Fridays 6:30 pm.