Adam Savage's Favorite Projects, Objects and Experiences of 2024!

[@tested]

Buzz Lightyear Robot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYLXq35nbs6XhLs Ghostbusters Ghost Trap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIjUlIt_jal7o5I The Shining Book: amzn.to/49XYSFG The Murderbot Diaries collection: amzn.to/3BF8CrV The Locked Tomb trilogy: amzn.to/41V41wr Dune Part 2: amzn.to/4gX2Bpj Furiosa: amzn.to/4gWqJIu Challengers: amzn.to/3W0j7gg If Books Could Kill podcast: www.ifbookspod.com/ Going Rogue podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-rogue/id1636196453 Silo: tv.apple.com/us/show/silo/umc.cmc.3yksgc857px0k0rqe5zd4jice True Detective Night Country: www.max.com/shows/true-detective/9a4a3645-74e0-4e4d-9f35-31464b402357 Ripley: www.netflix.com/title/81678765 Formlabs 4L 3D Printer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIm6XpyDqJt4bck Vac-U-Form machine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGLRoqOtma6YprM Beatrice Forms: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaKsiYqrmpVskMk beatriceforms.com/ Workshop rebuild: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHi6gnWmq8l2ZsU Homeworld spaceship build: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZyxdoygr7qgY8U Raptor costume build: kzbin.info/aero/PLJtitKU0CAei8GE_fOlEZntwNGICChPng

[@azteclady]

I hope Adam tries Malka Older's Infomocracy books; also, the space science fiction novellas set in Jupiter, starting with "The Mimicking of Known Successes"; they all have some of the elements he mentions enjoying in both the Murderbot and Locked Tomb series.

[@leosklein575]

Locked Tomb and Murderbot Diaries were absolutely highlights of my year, so awesome to see that others had a similar experience

[@xxJOKeR75xx]

I love the murderbot books and immediately put Locked Tomb book 1 on my list to read next after i'm done with Wind and Truth from the Stormlight series.

[@t.c.wilson647]

Glad you liked my wife's books (Murderbot). Shouldn't surprise you we were both big Mythbusters fans.

[@elizanix]

I love knowing that Adam has read Gideon!

[@Copper_Penny]

I don't know what to say about the profoundness of the heavens, but I do know that when I saw the northern lights, I also burst into tears because the beauty was too much for this meagre soul to endure. I've never seen an eclipse, sadly, but I think that I can relate. Thank you for all you do Adam, you're a true diamond in this world.

[@Beljeth]

I'm not sure what part of the world you're located in, but the next total eclipse will be visible from parts of Europe in 2026. If you have the ability to travel to see one, I highly encourage you to do so. It is an indescribable experience. Otherworldly. I saw the one in 2017 and it was profoundly moving.

[@carpediem4619]

Adam continues to be a reminder that it's not too late to be happy, to live life in the moment, to experience the joy of self expression and acceptance, and to share that love and positivity with others. It's not too late. Thank you.

[@PeterJoll]

Idk why but I think I really needed to hear that. I'm not even old, I'm 27! I guess it's just bc I'm in a hard phase of life. Whatever the reason, thank you for writing that.

[@86fifty]

Thank YOU Adam, for being a bright spot in the deluge of drek we have all had to suffer thru this year, in one way or another. It is always healing to watch someone be really excited about something!

[@mckerrowsiding]

I am in my seventies and retired from many different professions. I took up making because of tested. The act of creating and learning has kept my mind active, much as a result of Adam and the Tested team. my wife has told me that watching Tested is expensive. Tool purchases is my madness. As Adam finishes his year video thanking his followers I can only say thank you to him and the Tested Team. My life is enriched by your content

[@screwball69]

Cant say I expected Adam to be into the Locked Tomb

[@DenisRyan]

I started 2024 reading the entire Murderbot Diaries, including the short stories. They are magical and funny and poignant and beautiful. I love how Murderbot refers to itself as "it", because not only is it androgenous, it doesn't see itself as having a human defined gender at all. I'd also recommend A Psalm for the Wild Built and To Be Taught, If Fortunate, both by Becky Chambers. Beautiful and hopeful science fiction.

[@WussAnderson]

I love the lighting and tone of this video. It's so homey.

[@ChipDavis160]

I think you made a lot of people's 2024 bright and we thank you.

[@MrTJansen]

You are most welcome Adam and Tested, thanks for remaining agile and seeing your community.

[@DavidLindes]

22:13 - "I'm running out of encomiums" - such a lovely sentiment to express, and position to find oneself in!

[@coreyhalverson2126]

Adam, you don't get enough praise for your vocabulary. Either do I, which is why I want to take a minute to give you some.

[@DryerFryer]

Wow compliments to the DoP for the lighting and composition in this. Really lovely colours, the cave and Mr Savage both look beautiful.

[@TrueLies23]

Had the luck of experiencing the eclipse at cedar point, which is located on a peninsula in lake erie. The reaction of the seagulls was astonishing

[@michaelglinski3809]

That was a good choice. I thought about it (I only live about 1.5 hours away), but ended up going down to Dayton instead. Totality was a bit shorter, but seeing an eclipse at the USAF Museum wasn't something I could pass up.

[@braedan51]

I would love to get The Hyneman's take on being in the presence of a total eclipse. I feel like it'd be something like, "Whats the big deal? A large rock obscured the view of a ball of fiery gas & plasma for a few minutes, at exactly the predicted time."

[@writerpatrick]

But the gas was on fire.

[@chrisregister8021]

I always thought it was special even before I realized that it was exactly the right size to do what it does which makes it absolutely incredible 😊

[@kaceesavage]

“Fascinating. The precision of celestial mechanics is remarkable. Hard to believe people used to think this was a bad omen.”

[@SpaceSoups]

I love murderbot whoo!

[@JamesJas85]

Author is Martha Wells and it’s a great series 🎉

[@twelvefootnine]

YES! Adam Savage discovered MURDERBOT! It's such a fantastic series! It's written in a way that is thoughtful, introspective, and more action-packed than most blockbuster movies. The philosophical challenges posed to the audience in terms of defining humanity, gender, personhood, and the agency of sapient beings are just icing on an already wonderful sci-fi layer cake.

[@congressmanish]

I absolutely loved night country. I watched it during surgery recovery and i had never watched a true detective show and it surprised me. I also lived in North Pole Alaska for awhile (traveled around Salcha as well) and did a job where I talked everyday with the people who lived there in their houses. And it took me straight back in both the good and the bad. I think its the best media I've seen that used and commented on cultural aspects of those who live there.

[@kd8qmw]

This was one of my favorite videos from TESTED this year, it takes me back to the feel and content I got from the Still Untitled podcast … which I still miss. Maybe you could bring more content like this to TESTED throughout 2025? I’ve consumed most of the Murderbot Diaries series this past summer, taking a few breaks to mix in some John Scalzi. I’ll have to look into the Locked Tomb series now as well. Happy New Year TESTED!!

[@timd7709]

thanks for being you Adam... you are inspiring and funny and a comfort to watch.

[@alex-neves]

Hi Adam! Loved your video. It's always a pleasure to see the amazing things you create and share with us. Happy New Year! :)

[@drdwaynecuster]

Adam, I love your perspective. Humans tend to be arbitrary with time. In reality, all we have is the present moment. The past and future only live in our minds. Animals are lucky not to be burdened by concepts of the past/future. Your story about the eclipse is transpersonal. Yes!! 💜💙

[@reggies2893]

yeeeeeeeeessssss!!!!!! i’m big on sci-fi. murderbot diaries is my favorite series of all time - it got me back into reading as an adult i have so much love for it. locked tomb is also very good but not as individually live-changing. i live for these end of year lists.

[@DerErdDrache]

Greetings from Germany. Thanks to this channel, I have built my first small drawer cabinet out of thick solid cardboard for my various pens, markers etc.. The channel has sparked my interest in several areas that I am now slowly exploring and trying out myself. Thanks for all the inspiration and entertainment and have a great new year.

[@hectorjimenez742]

Just finished your book! I’m inspired to create a project every month. I have been implementing checkbox lists since I’ve read chapter 2 and 3. Thanks Adam!

[@jonathanlippincott9962]

Adam you taught me a valuable lesson this year, how to find my worth when I opened my model and prop shop, Studio 13 Miniatures for commissions. The cost plus pricing system was a valuable lesson and I thank you for that and is now something I'm going to be presenting about soon.

[@stevenpatterson1835]

Thank you for the Going Rogue Podcast recommend, I have already binged 3 episodes!

[@michaelglinski3809]

I'm happy to see Furiosa getting some well-deserved love. I saw that in theaters the day it came out, and was kind of surprised when it flopped like it did. A very, very different movie from Fury Road, for sure. But the amount of worldbuilding it managed to pull off was kind of astounding. I'm hoping it finds a new life on streaming, because people deserve to see it. (Plus I've never seen Chris Hemsworth having this much fun in a movie.)

[@beechyboy4527]

Loved meeting you in Brisbane Adam. You made my year!

[@yl0000]

The movie that initiated the Going Rogue podcast is Rogue One, not the movie Going Rogue

[@thebrenizers]

I adore the Locked Tomb, and Murderbot is next on my list

[@Dreamshadow1977]

Loved reading Gideon The Ninth and its subsequent books!

[@SkullMutant]

Loved Nightcountry. Had me hooked from episode one to the finale.

[@BlueDually4x4]

I am so glad you recommended the Murderbot Diaries, listened to them all while driving truck for work. Fantastic series.

[@alpantone]

I haven't read the Murderbot Diaries yet, but once you started talking about it, I thought to myself "Wow, that sounds kinda like the Locked Tomb series. I bet Adam would like that too." 😂 I started reading it over the summer and just finished Nona the Ninth, can't say enough good things about them.

[@karlwilker579]

If you liked TLT, Murderbot is a great next read.

[@thefrothingotter8772]

I absolutely loved True Detective: Night Country. The performances and the story were just amazing. Highly reccomend

[@Confetti_Head_Gore]

One of my favorite experiences of 2024 was meeting you in person Mr. Savage 😊 🎉

[@AndrewWright1973]

Re: Parasocial Relationships and terminology: When you start to recognize your fans and followers as more than just living vicariously through your experience, and you open your perspective to including the best of those supporters in your vision, you end up creating a community. The brothers Green refer to their community as Nerdfighteria and the people as Nerdfighters. What would you call your followers? Tested members seem to be a specific subsection - Patreons and the like... but for the general fan - "Test Subjects" maybe?

[@Vandemonium4u]

I love your “child like” enthusiasm. Makes me feel less guilty about my love of certain (mostly vintage) toys. Gaming etc. as a 50+ adult. You inspired me through Mythbusters and even more now as a maker. But, how on earth do you find time for all your hobbies, work & family time 🤷🏼‍♂️😂❤️

[@jamieelkins1633]

Adam did you see where the Murderbot is getting a show on Apple TV. Also thank you so much for telling me about this series it is so good.

[@neilperry2224]

Happy new year to you and your family and friends.

[@isaacdave5603]

Happy new years 🎉

[@richardwilliams648]

I love love love mini Adam, I spat my coffee out this morning with laughter... thank you

[@georgekostaras]

Hey Adam happy new year. I really am glad I found your channel

[@robnol84]

12:25 I am currently cursed and blessed to be a Brandon Sanderson fan and am slowly getting through his latest book. His books are very long and he is such a great writer it’s very easy to just lose a day to one of his books… And still have a lot of book left to read.

[@broadwaybroad]

I just finished the last Locked Tomb book the other day. It’s so good and I can’t wait for Alecto to come out.

[@pizzazombie5209]

For book podcasts, you should also check out Overdue. They’ve covered books from both Murderbot Diaries and Gideon.

[@davidoswald1467]

Thank you for you work Adam .

[@DionVermeulen]

Yeeha! Happy New year everyone!🎉

[@iamnarayan8550]

Today is 31st dec 😅😅(America) But, in India today is 31 st dec night 😅😅

[@iamnarayan8550]

Happy new year in advance

[@Aimless_Red]

Dark times, indeed. Always wondering how people like yourself are able to stay creative and positive as, to me, it just seems so overwhelming and inescapable.

[@durangodave]

i for one am glad to see 2024 in the rear view mirror.

[@teaeef]

I will die on the hill that The Locked Tomb books deserve an arcane-like animated adaptation.

[@Asodius]

i plowed through the ninth in the last month, they are AMAZING i even put off reading wind and truth to finish Nona

[@jonchowe]

""I like doing things repeatedly" is one of my refrains."

[@loganl3746]

12:10 I feel better knowing that someone as smart as Adam had to go to the wiki for the Locked Tomb series xD Long-Covid nerfed my reading ability a bit and I felt bad being as confused as i was after Nona the Ninth

[@JohnB1163]

Adam, I wish you, Mrs. Don't try this, things one and two and everyone at Tested a very happy, blessed and prosperous New Year

[@SquallLion1]

Happy New year

[@Tinkerbell9332]

Happy New year 🎉🥳

[@Beanedict_C]

100% agree on the eclipse! It was also my first total eclipse (though I had seen 2 partials before) and no amount of science KZbin or other astronomy experiences could have prepared me for it

[@NerdAffiliated]

That Furiousa take is wild. 😂

[@karoliandrygoods6457]

Really dug this format for the "Favorite Things" series.

[@boxcar_bret]

Bravo, my friend!

[@paulaburrows8660]

Adam would be everyone's favourite teacher at school.

[@poozizzle]

I loved The Jackal as a series

[@BobRod-mi8rq]

New Year 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bwfrench2616]

Happy new year! You should get an orange storm giga. I love mine! Running on solar!

[@cannibalbananas]

I love your mini-me wearing the crown.

[@shaggycan]

23:00 I'm shocked Adam's never talked about For All Mankind. It's literally what I imagine what he'd pitch as a TV show. It also has dozens of different Spacesuits!

[@Justtrash82]

Have a good day buddy ✌️😎

[@mmdurfee]

The audience plays just as, if not more significance, in media, cinema, and other artistic endeavors than the artist themself. It's like if there is no audience, referees, or scouting agents at a sporting event, it's a practice; not a game. I thought that was a good one to end on.

[@nathkrupa3463]

Great work

[@nodthenbow]

Surprised to see you are an if books fan, but it makes sense. I got into them from Peter's other podcast 5-4 and it's really good too.

[@roryoutdoors5431]

Little Red! Huzzah! He needs a Star Wars droid name

[@ChaseHomeChromebooks]

speaking of whats you favorite star wars movie

[@messyhair42]

Another book written in the second person: How to get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia I want to thank you for creating such a wonderful community and also providing a lot of perspective.

[@BlakeAStoffel]

Great book

[@ReVision..]

Hi Adam, If you like the show Ripley and the Matt Damon movie you should watch the 1960 french movie Purple Noon with Alain Delon, which is also a fantastic Ripley movie and my personal favorite.

[@AtticusFinch.]

Dear Adam 🤗 Wishing you and your loved ones 🎉 🎆HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆 🎉 💫🎉🥳🥂🥳🎉💫 Where everything good and the best of the best and fills your life and theirs in every way and every plan. Kindky:Ivan

[@patrickament8314]

I can't believe the shop upgrade was a year ago!

[@ADHDMedia]

Book club!!! Please. Please please. And also weekly recipes to try please. Share your knowledge of beyond the cave. We trust you judgment and teaching skills

[@jimbarbwe1985]

34:21 "Mini Me" comes to mind

[@JohnB1163]

So Adam, when will you be building a wearable Buzz Lightyear space suit for yourself? If you do I can't wait to see those videos

[@chrisgenovese8188]

its been great spending the year with you Adam! you're the para-big brother i never had, and i always come away from a video feeling inspired to go into the workshop or the studio and make something.

[@vonkug]

Where did you pool table go? I'd kill for a pool table

[@JulienSlotta]

Hey Adam, just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos! Your reviews are always so insightful and fun to watch. Keep it up! And have a happy new years.

[@DarthFetid]

did you notice that in furiosa anna's accent shifts from australian to american. is this because charlise did an american accent?

[@WilliamBlakers]

Depressed robots? Life?, don't talk to me about life.

[@yoyodynetoys]

Thanks to all the tested crew. The channel is a daily view for me, and has helped me through some significant life challenges over the past few years. Adam's optimism, enthusiasm and authenticity make this channel a exemplar of content creation.

[@tested]

Thank you so much. We appreciate you, and your comment!

[@DucksCyber]

Nice warm image / lighting

[@Crinkle65]

Thankyou for so much excellence to watch and enjoy in 2024. You are a treasure.

[@tested]

Thank you for the kind comment! We will pass along to Adam.

[@WilliamBlakers]

Will I earn the scorn of fellow Savagephiles if I admit to have never seen The Shining?

[@clivemacken552]

Wonder if you read the Brian Lumley series of necroscope

[@purefoldnz3070]

Adam has to try Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, even a non gamer and Indy fan would enjoy it

[@elizabethtichenor]

I read the silo series years ago when it was self published on Amazon. Apple is doing a great job with this world. Loving it.

[@MrCountrySteak]

You all need to read THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR by El Mohar / Gladstone and the three books of the WORLD BREAKER SAGA.

[@ashenhearth]

Hey Adam, the whole time while watching this video I kept noticing how unique your jacket looks. Is it a production jacket or custom made? And if it's production, can you reveal where you got it? I really like the look of it and would like to know more.

[@unclassedmedia]

I'm not sure, but it might be a welding jacket??

[@ashenhearth]

@unclassedmedia I think you're right! Just never seen one like that

[@unclassedmedia]

@@ashenhearth for sure, it's a good lookin jacket

[@SemiEvolvedNeaderthal]

Watching Swimming In Syrup episode

[@greenatom]

Humphrey Bogart on Beat The Devil: "Only the phonies liked it."

[@JeremiahDaws]

Great video. Thanks for the recap. And as someone who is on the opposite side of the political aisle as Adam, I appreciate the restraint and keeping Tested a-political and a welcoming place for all makers.