Hooe all well Adam and tested team .... just got a 3d printer .. the creality ender 3 v2 neo first one and so far going well . Keep up inspiring us all Adam ... in your own ways you do this all the time just by being you 👏🔥🙏❤️🤘
Adam and Jamie are proof that just because you aren't friends doesn't mean you can't create something special together. That something special brought us some of the best tv content ever.
Was coming down here to say similar! Just because you might dislike a person for personal reasons and wouldn't be someone you'd hang out with, *_doesn't mean_* you can't RESPECT them and still work well with them. Honestly, it's that last part that I don't know if *_I_* could accomplish, and I admire/respect Adam for! To me, someone I don't click with personally would make me reluctant to want to interact with them, and thereby wouldn't work well with them. _(though, I can respect them still; I _*_loathe_*_ Intel and nVidia and will never own their products, but I still respect that they make top notch stuff)_
I have a hard time seeing it that way. I was once friends with a local artist who is a pillar of a certain community and I served as a fellow admin to an FB group he is also admin to. I am also "friends" with the same folks as his. I did not physically met the guy until the twilight of that relationship so we interacted online. He's not a pleasant guy to interact online and he is very outspoken on a variety of topics (including harmless jokes) that he devoted paragraphs of angry-sounding diatribes per post on his FB account. Got into many an accidental online spats, mostly because I did not understand that going against his opinion is a pet peeve of his (and frankly even then is a stupid pet peeve to have). Those interactions set up the stage for the end of my relationship with him. I met him physically in 2022 after an event I volunteered as staff (not his event) and we went to a bar to celebrate a mutual friend winning in said event. After a few drinks (I didn't drink for personal reasons) we talked face to face and he said the following line: I hate you as a person but I love your work. At that moment, I have no reaction to it. I don't know how to react to that at all. The night ends and said our farewells. From that point onward, I decided that I would work with him at a professional level since friendship of any kind is impossible with him. I did not harbor any ill will towards him or the "friends" we share... Until I noticed a week after that night that I was removed from admin duties two days before that night. I was removed by one of those "friends" I thought I have for no clear reason. What's worse? None of the other "friends" rose up to my defense, not even the guy who hates me personally but admires my work as admin. I was enjoying that night with them not knowing they cut me off professionally, and nobody told me anything about it. From that point onward, I don't want to work with him anymore. Any interaction with him after that night is that of awkward strangers: we don't see eye to eye and we just do the motions with no small talk in between. Outside of that, we ignore each other, same with those old "friends" I used to be with. With that sort of experience, I can't see myself doing that. I cannot admire someone professionally while at the same time they hate my guts personally. I have this feeling that whatever opinion I have about their professional work would be dismissed automatically because they hate my guts. At this point, why bother about them? They don't want me to bother them so why should I?
@@DUKE_of_RAMBLE iirc Adam described it more as "not matching on a private level" and I totally get that. I'd also get Jamie consciously avoiding the friends route with people he employs.
That context has distinctly changed how I approach working with other people. Knowing how these two got along despite their differences has allowed me to work effectively with people with politics or personalities that I couldn’t stand.
Theres different kinds of friends. I have friends I want to hang with. I have friends I only game with. I have friends I frankly do not like to hang out with outside of shared passions like hobbies or maybe sports but who I sincerely enjoy sharing that with. I also have great friends at work who I never see outside work. All of these people I would trust in a heartbeat. All of them I could call at any minute and they would pick up the phone and they would help me out if I had a problem. I would do the same. Theyre all great friends of mine. But they're not all the same kind of friend.
The sheer unbelievable stories that Hyneman has, like owning a pet store at 15, hitchhiked the whole country at 14, blendo, boat captain, divemaster, wilderness expert, dude knows how many languages? what even is a concrete inspector and how to I get certified? hands down one of the most interesting people and its always fun to hear you speak on him.
And then he goes and says black mesh will reflect more light than white (the unwinnable argument Adam referenced), and will dig in his heels. Humans are weird in general, so our weirdos tend to be super weird
I heard someone say James May is the most interesting boring person in the world, but I feel Jamie Hyneman is the best example of that. I would be happy to have a conversation with him someday
@@johnabbottphotography IIRC Adam has talked about this, that he was brought on to mythbusters specifically because Jamie knew he would be much more active and interesting on camera
I always thought a good sample of each personality was displayed perfectly in the cabin fever episode. Being trapped in a cabin, Adam was becoming antsy or stir crazy, while Jamie was like, "Eh, this isn't the worst." Neither reaction was wrong. It was actually a really fun psychological study.
Mysthbusters needs to get a complete series blu-ray set with a new retrospective with everyone involved, deleted scenes/outtakes, commentaries etc. It deserves that kind of treatment.
@BigBear-- losing Grant and Jessie were obviously huge losses, but I don't think it's a reason not to put the show on blu-ray. Obviously, tributes for both of them should be included in the extra features.
Jamie is expert in communicating "the look". I saw him in SF years ago while leaving work. He saw the recognition in my face and communicated he was absolutely not interested in even a hello without saying a word. I complied, but still chuckle about it when I think of it.
Jamies no BS attitude and down to earth realness and honesty was the reason I watched the show. You could see his "old school" devotion to the truth no matter which side that truth fell on.
one of my favourite ''jamie happy'' moments was when he had to hold on to the top of the moving car. you could tell he was so buzzed he almost had the energy level of a normal person
In the end I think he’s talking about the intangible asset known as “goodwill.” Which is one’s capitalized reputation. Still an asset on the books, but nonetheless glad to see they both cared about having integrity in business too hehe! Obviously that carried over in more than just business, which is why these men are so loved, but yeah even in business typically a smart decision is to never damage your reputation… :)
Possibly one of my favourite Tested Q&A vids. If you can spend 10+ minutes talking-up someone you've parted ways with in a really authentic and enthusiastic way, that's lovely content to watch. Thank you!
That’s insane that there are no residuals from the show, I can’t even imagine how much money the show has made since it came out. Residuals should come standard for everyone who worked on any show!
Honestly, residuals hasn't really been a thing anymore since...I think the late 90's? My first job was in animation and I only knew of one person that maybe got something similar to residuals. But that's only because he created and drew a cult classic comic character.
It sucks but it’s pretty standard for reality TV. The industry sort of looked the other way for years because it was a great way for up and coming crew members to get experience to eventually get into a union but in the aftermath of the Discovery-Warner merger and the death of cable TV in favor of streaming (which also doesn’t give residuals) it’s probably a problem that needs to be approached more directly
The people involved have the best residuals ever - knowing how many people they inspired. I worked with kids for years in science/tech related after-school clubs and the amount of them that got into STEM related stuff due to watching mythbusters was astonishing. I would be willing to bet the amount of lives impacted by the Mythbusters team is quite astonishing. When you look at people who create something for the benefit of others (like Mythbusters) and is truly inspiring and compare it to people who create garbage (most "reality" TV) it really puts into sharp perspective how important it is for people like Adam to tell these stories and continue making content. It is unfortunate (yet understandable) that Jamie hasn't embraced content creation like Adam - but I am really glad we have Adam who loves talking about it.
@@testedthey don’t seem to release that the clips make people want to see more of what Adam is talking about about , like do you not want people to go to your channel to see it 🤷🏼♂️
@lasarith2 totally I'm always rewatching episodes because of what Adam talks about. It's fun to watch something with that new perspective fresh in mind.
@@d4slaimless True. That doesn't stop malicious corporations from flagging/striking videos and channels for no good reason, though. The coppyright system is often abused and y*utube doesn't care (the appeal system is a joke).
That last part is why I don't think we are likely to get any show nearly as honest as mythbusters again, not even mentioning how that show just happened to happen at the perfect time to combine such a talented and entertaining cast.
I feel like myth busters and top gear two of the greatest shows of a similar genre could have only happened in the mid 2000s to early 10s. They influenced everything after them.
This is why I mostly watch RU-vid people now. I enjoyed shows like ax men, gold rush back in the day. I got very sick of them pushing the drama much ahead of the subject matter. Hence I watch RU-vid channels like diesel creek, deboss garage etc. Guys doing stuff, minimal sponsorship, no real or fake interpersonal conflicts, no overlords.
I admire the fact that you have been candid about your relationship with Jamie. That while you probably wouldnt consider yourselves great friends and hang out over dinner, you have a great respect for each other and respect each other's work wthic and abilities. Not really sure how to explain it but its very respectful to see that and i wish more people had that attitude. Too many people think if they dont agree with someone then they must hate them with every fiber of their being. And thats just ridiculous.
I think people tend to forget that being in a professional relationship where you get along in that setting does not have to be precluded by a strong friendship or meshing of personalities. Sometimes its good to get people with highly polarized personalities in a room who also happen to share overlapping areas of expertise and professional opinions on things, so you can arrive at solutions that benefit everyone. That's the relationship you two had on Mythbusters.
SoI used to do photography, my coworker and I did not get along at all like outside of work. I found her completely arrogant and obnoxious. She found me loud and annoying. We clashed. However, both of us had, I would say identical work ethics and a very similar creative mindset. So when we were actually working together we could get stuff done faster than anyone. We could be more productive. We could also come up with the most crazy ideas. And yes sometimes you could hear us just straight up screaming at each other. But there was a weird sense of trust that came with that because you can't just scream at people and they scream back and two people can be completely fine with that. That takes a weird sense of trust and respect. I do miss her.
When i hear about you two working so well together with minimal verbal communication it reminds me of kitchen work. When you get a good brigade of experienced chefs, you'll be prepping something and they know the next utensil or ingredient you need and pass it you without asking etc, whilst they're doing something else. I love Jamie he's such a legend
Yep! I worked in kitchens for years, and when a good crew is in sync, the impossible is possible. I don’t think I’d ever want to do it again, but I look back on the good kitchen jobs fondly.
One of the funniest moments from the show was when you imitated how jamie talks by putting your hands in front of your mouth and moving your fingers when talking in a deep voice. He would look at you in such a funny way. Those kinds of interaction between you two would always crack me up.
@@EverXFun Apparently Grant had great impressions for everyone, it was one of his things. It didn't make it onto the show much, but a few of the gang have talked about how funny he was off-screen like that.
This is why mythbuster episodes still have rewatch value. When my kids ask me how many balloons it would take for them to fly, I can reference the MB library. Great integrity.
The real test about non-verbal communication and great anticipation is the ability to carry a long ladder together through tight turns without any verbal instruction.
"Authentic" is what I would call Mythbusters if I had to sum it up in one word. Looking back, I think that's probably the most distinguishing aspect of that show compared to most of the other "reality TV" nonsense that emerged in that era.
An Organizational Development curriculum I once went through taught that teams are often more effective when partnered with someone you respect professionally but are not close, personal friends with. In those cases, you bring less emotional baggage to the relationship, and you can be more honest and technically focused in your feedback when you are striving to earn the person’s respect, rather than their affection. And the term the trainer used for this? “The Hyneman-Savage Paradox.”
I love how you talk about Jamie - with such respect and fond memories. I will always be thankful for MythBusters. You brought years of entertainment and added to a love of learning in soooo many houses, including mine.
I met Jamie at CLT before a flight, thanked him for the show & asked only to shake his hand. He was pensive, guarded & I knew he was continuously sizing me up through this 15 second encouter. Truly, a great guy....
I love the moment the lead balloon opened up. Jamie was in complete awe as it bloomed out and his instant congratulations to Adam for his plan working perfectly. Another favorite moment was Adam making Jamie laugh as they were making the escape rafts out of raincoats from the Alcatraz escape, hammering away at the glue "Wait, did you hear a guard...nah".
I told my children, while growing up, your own honor is the only thing someone else can not take from you. But you can lose it with ease. With one careless act.
Where it gets tricky is that honour varies from person to person, and one might consider another's honour lost by their own standards (and judge them thereby) even if that person doesn't consider it lost at all.
We were brought up the same way, especially by our dad. He was a very successful businessman who sadly died in 2022 but I heard from former employees of his who had worked for him for many years, and they told me that he was always a man of honesty and integrity, and it made me cry to hear that. I miss him very much but he taught us well.
Yup... I've always told my three boys to own up to their mistakes. I'd rather be seen as an honest guy that makes the occasional mistake and owns it, than a guy that makes mistakes and lies about it.
I actually got a lil misty eyed when you answered the last question. Theres no denying the personality clashes. But the enthusiastic way you described your connection with both your moral centers rang so true and was evident in the show. Personally I think that was part of the reason I watched every episode. Honest and true to the intent of the craft
"So Jamie, where would you say you are the happiest?" Jamie: "Hmmm, either standing still in hurricane force winds, or water-skiing behind an excavator."
I'm a nurse and I work with a lot of other nurses. But, some just stand out as knowing their shit, and they are a pleasure to work with. Because nurse scheduling is so chaotic, I only work with those nurses three or four times a month, but those nights are glorious because I know they have my back, and I have theirs. That does not always happen with other nurses.
Dude, finding someone who is so sympatico with you at work is a rare gem indeed. I am also fortunate to have had, and still have several of these kinds of people around me. Love it. Makes going to work an actual joy sometimes.
Holy hek, I think you mean university of Florida, in Gainesville fl. I actually worked in that lab from 2017-21 and had no idea you guys filmed there! That's awesome. The lab looks so much different today. Instead of a giant diesel fan array, we have a proper wind tunnel with electric fans now. There is a 360 degree picture walkthrough of the lab somewhere on the internet if anyone was curious what it looks like now.
This video makes me so happy - integrity is everything - and that has always come through in what you do Adam! So cool you were so in sync about the one thing that really matters :)
I'm impressed by your level of restraint. A lot of celebrities or internet influencers can quickly get sucked in when money is promised, then they end up being included in a big exposé because the sponsor has cyanide in the plastic of their toothbrushes.
I was wrapping up a very long extension cable one day at work, and you gotta wrap a cable like that a certain way or it'll turn into a tangled mess, but not everyone does. We had a new hire working with me that day, and while I can work just fine with others, I usually work best by myself, but I knew he and I would work well together when he saw me wrapping that cable and says "I appreciate the way youre wrapping that" lol
I remember a few years back Adam and Jamie did a few videos for Corning Glass, and it surprised me because they *hadn't* done much if anything so publicly corporate like that. But because they hadn't, I also knew it would actually be pretty interesting and honest (as honest as a commercial can be).
I had the privilege of finding my opposite equal. We could build faster and more efficiently than any team ever at our company. Still my favorite coworker ever, politics and envy got in the way. One of my few regrets is no longer working with that guy, doing amazing things no one else wanted to do, and well. Adam you are 100% correct.
This video specifically touched me. Your comments about mentorship ring especially true, as well as your comments about what makes you truly love Jamie. Thank you for this format & the way you use your audience. Please continue to spread the message that is authentic to you.
I find it refreshing when people who didn't get on at a personal level can still be respectful and praise that other person, recognising their value and ve willing to share that with others. Respect.
0:43 Definitely the grudge between filling up a giant gallon with water with a firetruck hose or a gardening hose. Just saw that episode for the first time like, 5 min ago and I was shocked because since childhood I've never seen you two arguing. Coincidentally you brought that up now.
Mythbusters is one of my all-time favorite series. You could always sense the tension between Jamie & Adam in their... "disagreements", but you could also sense the mutual respect for each other. That made for great viewing.
I have used a similar analogy about jobs, reinforced by a work experience I had. I worked at a company led by a VERY strong personality, and in a nutshell, you either meshed with her mindset or you didn’t. I did not fit in there AT ALL, and I really quite dislike her on a personal level (and vice versa!). But I tell people, and I am absolutely serious in this, that I would not hesitate to recommend the company to a client, because I know they do good work and are honest and trustworthy. So to the analogy: “Employment is like a marriage: you can have two parties that are excellent in their own rights, but a terrible match for each other. And that’s not a condemnation of either.”
You only get to sell your integrity once... Yeah, sounds like an important lesson! I wish more people would pass that option by. Kudos to you and Jamie for doing so repeatedly!
@@AliceErishechLike Adam said, they didn't have residuals from Mythbusters, and the show ended years ago (and the build team had to leave even before that). Sometimes you gotta take what you can get to make ends meet.
I always enjoyed Mythbusters but never watched it avidly. As such I have no deep insight regarding those involved but what I take from this is the affirmation that respect and affection are not dependent on deep personal friendships. It's a message that needs to be spread more widely.
I had a similar relationship with my old team-leader. She was extremely detail oriented, and I am almost completely a "bigger picture" kind of person. It was awesome, and made both of us better at what we did.
OMG what. the. _hell?!_ 🤨😳🤣 I listened back at 0.5x speed and I'm pretty confident that it's ALL his stool. The phffffft being the seat expelling air _(or, maybe _*_Adam's_*_ "seat" expelling "air" haha)._ The weird "mumbled gibberish" being the caster wheels moving - probably one catching and dragging a piece of debris, causing it to chatter. But yea, hilarious! Thanks for pointing it out, as I had been typing a comment and tuned out everything but his voice, so I completely missed it!
Yes, that always made me sad to think about. It's similar to Penn and Teller, they highly respect one another but they aren't best friends. They are work partners and business partners, but they don't hang out in their personal lives. They see each other plenty at work lol. People always have to dramatize everything to the most extreme version of events, like "They secretly DESPISE each other!!!!!" No, mutual respect and appreciation with conflicting personalities is VERY different than hatred.
I think most people would understand this dynamic if they really think about it. I've had lots of colleagues at work who I have had a great working relationship with, would think of them as pleasant people, and would look forward to particular tasks with them, yet who I'd not really think of inviting to my home for dinner, or go to their parties. "Pleasant workmate who isn't really a friend outside that environment" is a common enough concept that I wonder why we don't have an English word to describe it!
Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman had an excellent blend of chemistry and tension on the show; it was a competitive element that made the show great to watch. I would love to watch a show where each man (Adam and Jamie) is in charge of a team to compete on viewer created design challenges.
You know, I know the two of them have stated that they are not going to work together and that they were never friends, but there's something deeply integrous and kind for someone to talk joyously, honestly, and resolutely positively every time that person you claim is not your friend's name is on their lips. That is a level of respect and integrity people should look to and replicate.
I deeply appreciate the dualism that Adam continually displays where he fully accepts that the two personalities would always annoy each other AND AT THE SAME TIME have a deep and abiding respect for each other.
I spent years thinking I was on the spectrum only to recently realize I have ADHD. This does explain why I love Adam, but never felt like I wanted to meet Jamie.
Not sure which is Jamie's happiest moments on screen but the hardest laugh I've ever seen him do is on the Season 5 Episode 3 pirate special intro, where Adam does a brilliant British pirate sketch and Jamie just losing his usual subdued laugh composure and just completely cracks up. Probably one of my favourite moments of them together. 😂
Mythbusters, is still the greatest show discovery ever made, I still watch repeats to this day, thank you Adam, for being a part of it. I loved the dynamic between you and Jamie.
This was so wholesome to watch! Thank you for the insights! Mythbusters has been my absolute favourite show when I was a kid and now I'm over 30 and it has become my comfort show again for the past year ❤❤❤ thanks for not selling your integrity!
one of the hardest things to do is to find a group of incredibly inteligent people who are willing to both work togther, and who (most importantly) admit when they are wrong. Just a testamate to how incredible of a team adam and jamie were
I always loved watching you two on camera. You worked great together, personality-wise, as far as co-hosts go. You were like the Ray Stantz to his Egon Spengler, and it stayed that way at all times.
I love that integrity was a huge deal for both Adam and Jamie. I would be curious then to hear Adam’s perspectives on the recent Tide commercials that Kari and Tori have done using their mythbusters platform.
Tide Commercials aren't something I would cast shade on. However, if you want to see what it means to actually sell out your integrity, look up Kari Byron shilling for Shell last year. THAT is the definition of selling out one's integrity.
What a beautiful testament to a mutually respectful and insightful working relationship for two people with different personalities and similar core values about what they were creating. The pure joy of science and experimentation was always palpable on Mythbusters.
That integrity spiel of Adam's is such a key life lesson I think, particularly in this day and age where everyone is selling themselves on the internet.
Awesome video. Good advice Givin through personal experience is the truest form of wisdom. The life lessons you can pass on to the younger generation are without end Givin your ever changing environments you worked in. Your personality is genuine and likeable and I only hope more and more young people tune in to watch your videos. God Bless!
Im really glad you both got the chance to do the things your passionate about 😊👍 Life is to short to pigenhole yourself into a profession that one hates.
Some of the happiest times I saw you guys on mythbusters was when there was a build off (which jaime hates) and once we comes up with a couple of ideas his sense of competition or gleeful engineer kicks in then the fun vibes just showed more throughout the episode. I think Concrete Glider was a good example of that. I could be off but that's how it came across as a viewer. Thanks for everything you do! :)
Some tips on having professional arguments (from personal experience): * Discuss only the content, never make it personal * Tell what you know, and - perhaps even more important - what you don't know. * Be clear on the ultimate goal (and boundary constrictions: specs, time, money, maintainability etc.) * Realize that there may be multiple ways to that goal * and that "perfection' is not always required... (learn how to make a compromise) Sometimes the only way to let someone realize that they are wrong is to let things crash (that's hard, I've been there). And *never* say: "I told you so" (that's hard as well). Also realize that 'winning' the argument may be due to the other person thinking: 'He's wrong, bu the only way to make him realize that is to let him find out the hard way'....
On the beat about integrity, I honestly feel that one of the biggest reasons I always looked up to guys like Adam and Jamie and their team is because they always had their integrity. The show always appeared to me as being driven purely by science, curiosity, and having fun figuring it out. While I totally understand that people need money and I cannot/will not fault them for taking the sponsorships and doing sponsored content on their shows/channels, I also cannot deny that I naturally hold people and shows in a higher regard when they don't take those offers. As a viewer, it felt more genuine. Like the show isn't "just a job" to you and that you really cared about what you were doing with it. I love Jamie and Adam and even if the chemistry wasn't always there, it was always a pleasure to watch them work together.
Seeing Jamie just turning red in the face from laughing from experiencing something is moments I still recall to this day. Was a great ride watching every Saturday day recording on the VHS of what kind of event the myth crew was up to. Thank you Adam for being part of my childhood.
Mythbusters holds a special place in my heart for many reasons. I love the concept of it: the idea of experimentation and building silly things. Yes, the explosions also. But one of the things that made it unique was the personalities. Not only Adam and Jamie, but the whole cast... and the sense of being on an adventure with them. The enjoyment of discovery (gosh that sounds pretentious, but really).
I will always remember, at one of their live shows, Jamie saying "we have a tremendous amount of respect for each other". It was so genuine and warm (coming from Jamie anyway, haha) and that one little sentence stuck with me all this time. A successful working relationship can be just as satisfying and rewarding as other types of friendships.
It is REALLY amazing that the producers let them turn down those heavily sponsored myths! 'Cause you know they would've been getting a cut of it too! I'm surprised that integrity wasn't the end of their run on the show. It usually doesn't go that way. It's usually some producer saying, "Get us that sponsor and sell their products, or we'll find someone who will!!" A lot of on-air talent seems to be faced with selling their integrity or losing their show! Good on the show runners for backing Adam and Jamie's call on that!
It's so refreshing to hear that despite all the conflicts over methodology and approaches, that the integrity that I felt watching the show back in the day was genuine. It can take a lot to turn down some sponsors, I'm sure there was a lot of zeroes and more than a little persistence on their end, but to know that the MythBusters crew was more concerned with doing things properly instead of profitably, that's a real shining pearl right there.
I've lived a long life too, and I agree with Adam and Jamie here. At the end of the day, integrity is all you really got that's worth fighting for. Money and things come and go, but integrity is more valuable than any of that. And I always thought that of you guys, because your passion for what you did - was so obvious to all of us.
I'm always pleased when i hear of the mutual respect adam and jamie have. Their opposing natures is what made them and the show work so well. Just like penn & teller.
I have always like Jamie - both as a character and how he thinks about things. I didn't expect to come away from this video with anything, but somehow found myself with more respect for him than I've ever had. Thanks for making this video. There are people out there who may have gotten a negatively skewed image of him based on the whole "not friends" thing that probably don't understand that some relationships are based on mutual respect of an idea, not necessarily buddy-type friendships.
After the "blowing up the cement truck" episode, the most surprising one to me , the golf ball dimpled car was the most surprising! That must have taken ages to do! Thank you for your channel Adam, you're such a creative person and I enjoy all your videos!
