Why Adam Savage Was Really Replaced on MythBusters' Most Dangerous Stunt

Why Adam Savage Was Really Replaced on MythBusters' Most Dangerous Stunt

From Mythfits by Pionaire Podcasting

March 16, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

Matt Heron reveals the truth behind the stunt where Tory jumped off an 85-foot building on MythBusters.

There's a reason Tory was the one who jumped off an 85-foot building on MythBusters - and it's not the reason you think. Special effects and rigging expert Matt Heron - veteran of Star Wars, The Matrix, and countless MythBusters stunts - finally spills the truth in this long-overdue reunion with Kari and Tory. Matt breaks down exactly how he rigged that legendary awnings stunt, what it really takes to keep someone alive on a rig, and the behind-the-scenes stories that never made it to air. Join The Band of Mythfits to get ad-free episodes, extended episodes, and bonus content! Sign up at https://mythfitspodcast.com Thank you to our Sponsor, Shopify! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/mythfits Thank you to our Sponsor, Warby Parker! Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at https://WarbyParker.com/mythfits — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Thank you to our Sponsor, Factor! Head to https://factormeals.com/mythfits50off and use code MYTHFITS50OFF to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! LINK TO OUR OTHER SPONSORS! https://linkin.bio/mythfits/ Please…

People in this episode

Guests: Tory, Matt Heron, Kari

Topics covered

  • stunts
  • special effects
  • behind-the-scenes
  • MythBusters
  • safety
  • reunion

Keywords

  • MythBusters
  • stunt
  • safety
  • special effects
  • behind-the-scenes
  • Matt Heron
  • Tory

Sponsors

Shopify, Warby Parker, Factor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MythBusters

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