Ask Adam Savage: Adjusting to Life Post-Mythbusters

In this livestream excerpt, Adam answers Tested member questions from John Rudy, shadowfax1007 and Marc's Junk Box about which MythBusters production jobs Adam envied, having post-Mythbusters blues and whether any MythBusters production members are now at Tested. Thank you for your questions and support, John, Shadow and Marc! Join this channel to support Tested and get access to perks, like asking Adam questions:
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[@Beer_Dad1975]

Honestly never felt anything but disappointment. I've always been headhunted, and always left because the job I've been in haven't appreciated me enough to make a good enough counter offer to make me stay - also I've always ended up contracting back to the prior company in my spare time at 3 or more times the rate I was on & it's made me wealthy - so I guess that's one small positive - I just wish they had appreciated me more so I didn't have to leave/contract back in the first place - just kinda shows how inept corporate management are that they can't remunerate based on performance.

[@chiphill4856]

Fear and relief. It took me 30 years of bouncing around until I created my own gig building and restoring boats. I make something new everyday and I love it. I have drawn plenty of inspiration from Adam, even shook hands w him once. He's one of the most thoughtful and eloquent men I've ever seen in media. Thanks for what you do!

[@rogerhinman5427]

I retired in July, 2020 and it was a big relief, with a little tinge of trepidation at starting a new chapter in my Life. And I love being retired. Leaving jobs before that...sometimes I was sad because I was leaving people I respected and liked. Sometimes I couldn't wait to get out that door for the final time. But there was always something positive I took away from every job, even the rare times I was fired or laid off.

[@nerd9347.]

As for my internship: “UGH, good riddles!”

[@efpara1768]

I left the Army after 13 years and I will never forget the day I left. I boxed up the last of my personal items from the office. A friend of mine who worked with me most of this time helped carry one of my boxes to the car. I was a supervisor and things were always stressful after 9/11, usually artificially due to office politics and personal agendas, so I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I was almost skipping to the car and put the boxes I held into the trunk. I turned to get the other one and this guy, who was bigger than my 6'1" frame, was holding out my box with tears running down his cheeks. Until that moment, I had not considered that my departure would have an emotional impact on anyone else. It's hard to break up a good team and harder on some more than others.

[@DankPods]

You're my hero Adam and an inspiration to everyone who wants to make stuff! Cheers! 🍻

[@wingnutistaken8917]

gotta send him a pair of hurr durr 6 huengos by senny

[@CarlJohnson831]

Love the content im not sure if you have tried the Ultimate Ears earphones i head bout them in a Metallica podcast as an ad maybe you can try em tell Frank the snake “Hello There”

[@garystinten9339]

Could you create a top 10 headphone list.. but in a style of WWE..

[@yumemirai4419]

I don't even want to make stuff and he's still an inspiration--his work ethic, his personality, the whole deal.

[@christiaanvorster1988]

Did not expect too see one of my favourite channels liking one of the others I closely follow 🔥

[@bluegizmo1983]

It's sad to think about the fact that Grant and Jessi are no longer with us, building great things, and inspiring so many. It's been like 2+ years now, and we still miss them.

[@fredjones5698]

it’s amazing how they were such a large part of the childhood, and enjoyment of many.

[@TheCuriousNoob]

What Jessi too?! Noooo

[@TheCuriousNoob]

550mph crash and her death was blunt force trauma to the head. Despite the helmet, 550mph is going to turn your head to mush. I'm just glad the autopsy said she died before the fire.

[@natec599]

@@TheCuriousNoob I don’t know if you have heard of cleetus McFarland but, her death may have saved his life. He was building an elcamino jet car at the time and changed course to a drag and drive build when he heard.

[@joshuabekel9700]

​@@TheCuriousNoob around 523 mph.

[@sleepingkirby]

It's some comfort to know that impostor syndrome affects even someone as accomplished as Adam. Also, it's not just me that's always thinking about/worrying about what's next in terms of a job and pay.

[@aikumaDK]

Ever since reading the story from Neil Gaiman about feeling the imposter syndrome at an even where another guest was Neil Armstrong, who also felt like an imposter, I've worried less about feeling the same, uncomfortable though it may be. If anything, you can see it as an indicator that your ego hasn't ballooned and hit the stratosphere just yet.

[@sleepingkirby]

@@aikumaDK Thank you, but I think, as a programmer, there's more to it. There's a good amount of gate keeping and trend chasing in the industry. So "you're not a if you don't ." is said a lot. That's on top of a lot of people, including managers, that make judgement calls on what's makes good programmer and what doesn't even though that manager may not know what the job entails. That's in addition to the fact that (though it's gotten better in the last 1~4 years) a lot of job descriptions are like "have 5+ years in x technology" even though said technology only existed for 5 years. Maybe it's just as bad elsewhere, but I and other's I've talked to in the industry or have left the industry feel like it's gotten really bad and there will come a breaking point soon. So yeah, thank you. And if it's just as bad in other industries, please tell me. I would like to know.

[@juliettaylorswift]

@@sleepingkirby good to know the problem is across all levels of developers. I mean it is bad, but at least somewhat consistent. Been trying to get a job since finishing my masters in computer science dec 2020. After a recent technical interview i was given the advice that i need to do a project that involves jira/fully configured automated testing/jenkins/proper crash logging to show that i could work with a team in a fully integrated productivity stack (stack is the wrong word but cant think of the right one). I'm working on that project, but if you/your company has an entry level python dev position i'd love to hear about it :)

[@Mr1shahin1]

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[@sleepingkirby]

@@juliettaylorswift Unfortunately no. I'm currently looking for a job myself. My experience is different from your's in that I was working in tech before I even finished my bachelor's in CS. But the "do a project that involves Jira/fully automated testing/jenkins/proper crash log sounds a bit over kill. First is that Jira is expensive to get for a team. The second is that it's very clunky. I tend to fall into a lot of web and web-like development and it sounds like you might in a different type of field. Here's what notes I can give: 1) All that says they want you to have worked on a team and in an agile development setting. At my university, that was something we did in our senior project (in lieu of a senior thesis). It doesn't have to be Jira explicitly. Maybe for 1 or a few jobs they're saying that, but Jira is just a kanban (kanban is a loan word from Japnese, which is literally "看板" or "look board" so saying "kanban board" is like saying "ATM macine"). It can be Trello, Taiga.io or anything else you find for free. 2) Jenkins is just linux command line automation that can be ran per commit and/or push. If you don't know linux command line/bash, I highly recommend you learn it. It's not hard. But I have come across a lot of people that says they know linux command line, but what they meant is they used it a few times in college. With that said, I don't think Jenkins is the most used CI/CD tool. Gitlab offers one (might be paid. I don't know). I've heard travis CI a lot, but I haven't used it. But if you can use the command line, you can set up CI/CD 3) Having proper crash logs seems a little... redundant. At least for web apps. Because all our apps already log crashes, warning, informational, etc. The interpreter will usually send those will send those to the system log. But if you don't already do this, when programming, it's good to consider what would happen if your function/program fails and how it can try to recover gracefully. That doesn't mean throw everything into a try-catch block though. But it is a good practice to consider what a function needs before writing it. Here's what advice I can give: 1) Unless you're consistently getting this exact feedback (which I doubt because Jira isn't universally used. It's just what large companies use because they need to buy something and it's the most well known), I would take it with a grain of salt. In my experience, a lot of jobs will say stuff like this like it's sacrosanct, but you'll then find that a lot of jobs at other companies will say directly opposing things like it's sacrosanct as well. A lot of times you're judged first by the project manager or HR and they usually don't have a good grasp on what's really needed for a programmer to success or don't have a full understanding of the position. So, unless you're getting this consistently, it's probably what only one company wanted and it seems to be the one that sticks out in your head due to selective bias. 2) Don't be afraid to apply to jobs with different languages. My first full time programming job was in node.js and react when I didn't know either. A lot of languages these days are similar enough to each other that it's not a major burden to pick up. Unless the job absolutely needs someone to be an expert in said language for specific reasons (which, entry level positions shouldn't be), there's no real reason why you can't learn the language as long as you're upfront about it. 3) In addition to 2, apply to, like, all the jobs. I've had interviews where they rejected me because they didn't like that I didn't use a date picker for a webform (which, a) I hate, b) isn't conducive to an application where you're entering costs and purchases for a company c) a coding test that isn't suppose to take too long.), or my variable names are too short, or my variable names are too long. As I alluded to in 1, the grading scale for "what makes a good programmer" is changes from company to company even though they talk as if it's not. So, at that point, it's less about your skills or experience and more about luck. So you might as well maximize your changes. Just don't be spammy about it. Be sincere when you're applying. Don't send generic messages to people when you're applying. I hate to plug my own thing, but this might help. I have a chrome extension on the web store called SARA (it's an acronym) that I use to help me fill out job online job forms. It takes a little bit to set up (because I don't have the resources nor the time right now to do an offline resume analyzer), but should help immensely if you're applying to jobs online with different job positing websites. 4) Apply to remote jobs. I frequently apply to weworkremotely dot com. I see a lot of jobs there that are python that are looking for someone in the US. They may be looking for someone with more than entry experience though. 5) A good shortcut for all of what you're looking to do might be to join/contribute an open source project. In my experience, a lot of open source projects are actually more structured than a lot of companies in terms of a agile development practices. They'll have a board or, at least, an open tickets log. 6) Have an online repository account with things in it. It's a good way to show people what you're capable of and what kind of code you write. In the olden days (not that I've been in the industry for that long), it's a portfolio that can replace a coding test. But most places will have you take a coding test anyways. But it'll give them a way to see you skills beyond the "make this seemingly simple, but in fact really complex function where the descriptions are written badly and some of the tests are wrong." that a lot of programmer job applications like to depend on so much *cough hackerrank cough leetcode cough*. If I see some python jobs that are entry level, I'll send them your way.

[@michaeldaigle7207]

Always wondered how as an american, aussie humor seemed to hit me just the right way, like I'd been hearing it all my life. Turns out I had, as a kid watching hundreds of hours of mythbusters as one of the only TV shows I enjoyed. Good shit.

[@juliettaylorswift]

ive been wondering how much the level of humor i get from upright (Tim Minchin) is influenced by the aussie training of mythbusters (and crocodile hunter)

[@HyperVectra]

As an Aussie, ending your sentence with 'Good shit' is about as aussie as you can get, keep up the good work!

[@patheddles4004]

Partway through this video, I suddenly realised part of why Mythbusters resonated so well with me as an Aussie. Good shit indeed. :-)

[@DrMurdercock]

Adam is amazing to me, because he helped to make tinkering main stream. He showed an entire generation to use your brain and your hands to over come. He is both a bad ass and an inspiration. His childlike joy (and im not saying he's childish, he's not) is fun to watch and witness. Adam seem's like that cool nerdy uncle that has all the cool stuff and can make anything.

[@chiphill4856]

Adam is still adjusting to post Mythbuster's life because people are always asking about it. He's a gracious man, so he has been kind enough to always answer positively. I was a Mythbusters fan but IMHO, his current content and format are superior because we get to hear from him personally on subjects such as tools, organization, shop layout, measurement and design philosophy. Keep up the fantastic work, Adam, many of us are here for the long run. ✌🏼

[@andromydous]

When you've dedicated over a decade of your life to something that, for the most part, was positive, it's not about shaking that off, or forgetting it. It's more about realizing that what you do/you've done isn't who you are. Life time career people usually have that problem when they retire, or something drastic happens that forces them to change jobs. They identify who they are by what their career was. It's great to see that Adam didn't get stuck reliving old memories, but rather expanded upon what he was already doing prior to MB and what he did during MB. I hope I made sense.

[@juliettaylorswift]

don't child/teen actors tend to have that problem too like they are going for "adult" roles now but tend to be cast as young and thematically a similar character to what they are well known for? Haha, it never occurred to me that he basically had the same job as pre-MB, just also with the story telling and being on camera and including the science and...well it was a whole new role, but 1 element of the role was the same as before.

[@GaryR55]

True. I spent 31 years of my life as an architectural/engineering draftsman/CAD tech and I worked with a lot of architects and engineers, including my father, who as a civil engineer and suggested I become a draftsman, back in the seventies. While it wasn't easy, though, I did make a short-lived transition to a highly specialized gig in the IT field for three years before retiring. The whole sequence of events taught me to be flexible and that what I do for a living is not who I am (not that I ever saw things that way). Throughout all that, I identified myself more as an artist, particularly a photographer, and in retirement, with my time being fully under my own control, I am more invested in my photography than at any time in my life.

[@rstainsbury]

I’ve been a school teacher for more than half my life...I’m pretty sure at this point I AM what I do.

[@andromydous]

@@juliettaylorswift Yeah, some. However, most (including some adult actors) suffer from the rest of the world not being able to separate the actor from the character. I'm just as guilty of it. The guy who played Det. Stabler on Law and Order SVU, I can't seem to ever remember what his real name is. But, I remember him as Stabler.

[@andromydous]

@@rstainsbury I hear ya (and that is an under appreciated role), however what if something happened to cause that job was no longer available. Anywhere. You'd have to get another vocation or retire. It doesn't mean that someone (like your grand kids) won't come across you're path wanting/needing to learn from you. That's because teaching is a part of you. But, it's not you. I'm saying all of this (and originally said it), because people, who can't tell where the difference from their job and who they are, tend to become severely depressed and lost once that "role" is no longer available to them. I guess that maybe the more apt statement is that you are much more than whatever job you're doing, or have been doing for how ever long.

[@simonfairall5122]

As an Aussie myself, I have to say this makes a lot of sense as to why it was so easy to bond with the show lol

[@daniel-it2lw]

we always watch the show in class haha. so weird its got Australian roots

[@ashm6416]

You can tell Adam has taken the Aussie lifestyle on as well, he is drinking Bundaberg ginger beer in this video!

[@haydenjohnson5303]

Mythbusters was my first taste of science, the first time I thought about the process of learning things. I just received my degree in neuroscience. Thanks Adam and Jamie

[@HesmiyuMC]

For me, my first taste was from Brainiac, hosted by Richard Hammond.

[@benjameshodges]

Mine was school.

[@schmephenmamming1694]

Finding out it was mostly an Australian production explains why I connected with the humour on the show so much. I bet they got Adam onto the Bundaburg gingerbeer too.

[@chrisgriffis1694]

I miss mythbusters terribly. Thank you guys for keeping me interested in science and the the scientific process! I still rewatch those episodes to this day. Much love.

[@dadybad08]

God Rest Grant Imahara. You and him, as well as the rest of the mythbusters casts have created such a core memory of my childhood and am the reason why I’m those logical, practical and creative in my young adult life pursuits.

[@bowserusc]

I remember the social media presence of Mythbusters from the early ideas. It's crazy how different it was compared to what we have today, yet it was still so robust and engaging.

[@cabe_bedlam]

We all envy the high-speed op until they miss the explosion. That must have hurt them to say.

[@terryqueen3233]

I absolutely loved hearing about behind-the-scenes at Mythbusters. I honestly don't think that I ever missed one episode and try to watch all the reruns. Thanks for reminiscing with us, do this every chance you get. I often wonder if you ever read these comments. I know I'm not a tested member, but previous questions that I have asked have not gotten answered. But it doesn't matter because I love watching this and I'm going to continue. Y'all have a great day and stay safe and keep your powder dry and keep the reminiscing coming!

[@CheapCheerful]

Adam, you are a treasure. So great to hear you answer these questions about post project blues. Men don't talk about their feelings much, and yet you do it so effortlessly, just like you're talking about a project, and it makes it all feel so okay, and so normal... Which of course it is!! Thank you, really. Take care.

[@aaronring4704]

What a dream it would be to see Adam collaborate with the Slow Mo Guys on a video!

[@chris-hayes]

I 2nd this!

[@peterkelley6344]

Mr. Chairman. I third the motion. ...

[@joshuagibson2520]

They've snubbed just about anyone and everyone you can think of. Far too good for that shit.

[@mitchweiner]

I had no idea Mythbusters was an Australian production! Hearing Adam read the names sounded like he was accepting an award! 😄

[@TheRealAlpha2]

That explains why I'd always find clips on youtube with a different narrator.

[@Bobo-ox7fj]

Australia got the American narration, and thank god for that. The British cut was miserable.

[@Sauceyjames]

​@@Bobo-ox7fjAmerica always wins! 😂 JK, but I we always got to take the dub against Britain 😊

[@QueerFam744]

I became disabled after working nonstop for most of my life with my last gig lasting 13 yrs. I still struggle a bit because my life revolved that job. I get yah and honestly I am so glad to have the time to work on my life, health and things I've missed. Thanks for making awesome videos. KW

[@357Addict]

I worked for a major US printer company for 16 years. I was really good at my job and I loved it. My job ended and it felt like my life ended. It took me 3 years to recover.

[@rowepjr]

I did not know of the Australian involvement. I am an Aussie who very much enjoyed Mythbusters.

[@TsunamiBeefPies]

I've worked in television for a long time, and I always appreciated the high quality of the production of Mythbusters. Things were always done extremely well, and it was obvious that all of you worked well with the production team. Thanks for giving them the recognition!

[@ArkriteTheMad]

When I was in school I used to do theatre productions with a local group. I remember being on stage was a massive thrill. But the moment the last showing had finished there was a massive low when you realized that "Oh, that's done, and we'll never do it again." It was always worth doing the plays, but there was always this sense of loss once it was done. It was something special and I mourned it's loss. And spent my time looking forward to our next production.

[@fdkugb]

A term I've always used for post-project blues is Escapist Whiplash. It aptly describes the mundanity of returning to real life after anything exciting or passion inducing.

[@johnmoore7210]

I do hope that Mythbusters does return, someday, with a bunch of new people leading the way. There will, always, be lots of Myths that need to be resolved.

[@x1984x]

I still miss Mythbusters. It was one of my all time favorite shows since the very first episode. I'm mid Mythbusters binge right now! It would be so cool if everyone got back together for some specials once in a while.

[@mitchweiner]

I miss the show, too!

[@STSGuitar16]

A yearly or bi-yearly Mythbusters special would be dope!!

[@stxejn]

Captain Disillusion is the modern day mythbuster. He's very talented and funny, and I'm sure would get Adam's approval.

[@STSGuitar16]

@@stxejn He probably could get Adam's approval, but that doesn't mean he's anywhere near Adam's overall presence. There are a lot of YT channels who post basically DIY Mythbusters content these days that I absolutely love, but Adam, Jamie, Kari, Grant, and Tory bring a whole other element into the fold that just feels special.

[@chiphill4856]

Here's some advice: Get over it and move on. Adam is kind enough to share his shop with us in a personal way, which to me is more engaging and relevant. Enjoy!

[@emilymartin5418]

It's hard but liberating moving to a post-scarcity mindset with your free time. I've done it twice, and the 'method' which I developed was to deliberately take it too far: over-indulge on the things that used to be special so they are no longer rationed or highly anticipated, then rebalance somewhere between the old extreme and the new. It took me a while to figure that out because I didn't have a Paget, so I'm putting it out there in the hope it helps someone else. Be it unemployment, retirement, changing lifestyle or changing how you work, it's ok to go a little nuts for a while.

[@notpurple]

Someone remembers the band shadowfax other than me?? Holy shit! I really loved Shadowfax!

[@SweetChuckPi]

Paget Brewster seems like a delightful person. I've seen a couple interviews with her and she is so fun to watch.

[@escuelaviejafarms]

I totally understand what you went through after the show. I was in the Marines and the Army for a combined 17 years, I got medically discharged 8 years ago and I still wake up at 4am with no alarm. Even though I'm physically broken, I'm still building a working farm. It's our drive. Big hugs Pimp!

[@blak4831]

2:54 wildly unrelated to the video itself but WOW this explains how they got "Shazza" from "Sharon" in Ty the Tasmanian Tiger

[@brucemiller9686]

When I got out of the military last February I struggled extremely hard just to find a balance. Very relatable

[@davexb6595]

As an Aussie I just discovered why I appreciated the Myth Busters humour.

[@syntheticmode]

ADAM! Destin over at 'Smarter Everyday' needs your help! He's trying to catch an exploding rupert's drop in resin. He REALLY needs your expertise! It would be beyond awesome to see two of my fav channels working together.

[@kindofprecise]

I get into my shop about 5am every morning and start drinking coffee, a great way to start the day, thanks for showing us your shop

[@morning1500]

Wow! TWO things in this video that I TOTALLY relate to! :) First, losing a long-term job that I actually LOVED! (My YT profile pic is from there.) I was there for 20 years... and it literally took me 2 months to even THINK about looking for another job! (I had 20 weeks severance pay, which helped.) That was a time of major readjustment. The other thing is enjoying a cup of coffee with my wife! I even paused the video to run out and tell her that Adam Savage does the same thing! :) She and I both watched Mythbusters faithfully, but for me, it was my only MUST WATCH TV show. :) Thanks for everything, and thanks for TESTED. :)

[@RataStuey]

I’m in the U.K. and I struggled with motivation/ focus/ purpose in my 20s. I made a lot of mistakes. Your videos, your talks on career trajectory, how you treat people, the realities of life and how to work with them… you’ve helped me immeasurably Adam. Thank you.

[@kaminmiller]

I had to take a moment and pause after your comment about shoving your time in the Cave into the corners of your life, only because it perfectly describes this new balancing act I'm trying to cope with as I deal with my new ability to focus after an ADHD diagnosis and medication. I started out wowed by this newfound ability to hold focus on a project long enough to make substantial progress on it, and went fill-tilt on my long-ass list of pending projects. I had this overwhelming feeling of "Now that I can do this, I must do all of it", so I threw myself at my projects list for much longer stretches of time than I should have. Even after a year, I still have to stop myself and say "I've done something, and that's enough. It will be there later and I can work on it then." It's way too easy to swing that productivity needle way past where it needs to be at times.

[@tantamounted]

I have ADHD too. I'm glad that you've discovered that the meds sometimes don't help manage that intense focus that's part of it ("All the things! Yes!"), we still need self-management skills so we can take breaks and not burn out ("Wait, ALL the things? I need to eat!"). It's been a constant in my life, trying to remember that I don't always have to keep doing a thing when other needs come calling.

[@David_in_Thailand]

Adam, despite my name on KZbin, I am an Aussie. I grew up with the shows that came before yours (and I think we are the same age) in Australia from the foundling company and fomented a love of engineering with me. In 1981 it was Towards 2000, then in 1985 was renamed Beyond 2000, I still vividly remember a show for example demonstrating the upcoming technology of a compact disc and how you could drip tomato sauce all over it, wipe it clean and still play it. There was another comes to mind showing the wonders of an induction cooking plate. Of course I watched through the decades culminating now in KZbin streams from your cave. Thank you for everything you've touched along the journey.

[@RaveQuicksilverStudios]

I always wondered how you transitioned into a somewhat normal life after mythbusters concluded now I know. Thanks Adam Savage for your contribution to mythbusters I certainly loved it especially when you made fun of Jamie those were absolutely hilarious.

[@teddyjones8027]

what a fantastically perfect sit down Q and A. Thank you very much for sharing and please keep em coming. everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy and remember to SMILE

[@worldchamp1999]

im about to binge the show for the first time since i was 14 years old. i can already feel the nostalgia. this show influenced me a whole lot subconsciously. you guys really inspired an entire generation of engineers and tinkerers.

[@hannahstewart5337]

I definitely needed this video. I just graduated University! Now for the first in my life, my life isn't being dictated by school...and I have no idea how to deal with that.

[@garagemakerguy1808]

Completely off topic...Having lived in the Bay Area for over 30 years, treat yourself to Dianda's Italian Bakery. They have the best Italian cookies. I miss the Bay Area very much and those cookies are one of several fond memories. Keep up the great content! Cheers, Jeff (Garage Maker Guy)

[@mog398]

Aaaah Paget Brewster is my favourite Steel Drum player!

[@raviolibandit8396]

The first question covered 50% of Mythbusters! Mythbusters was my childhood. Thank you Adam.

[@XaveRave]

My sister's mates worked for Beyond and she was luckily enough to visit the workshop. She met Adam and some of the team and she said they were dead set legends and Adam was super nice. Jamie was busy at the time. I am still jelly bout it.

[@f.d.6667]

I filed this episode under "mind blowers" ... realizing that other people (Adam) have the same issues "post-project" totally blew me away! I too build myself a nice "cave" and quit a corporate job to finally do what I love a 100% - only to realize that I am actually IN MY CAVE on weekends and holidays!!! It's incredibly hard to let go of old patterns and it helps me a lot to know that other people whom I consider pros have exactly the same issues!

[@chelseawhite7117]

One thing I enjoy about watching Adam chat about life is that he and his wife have been together for a long while and they still seem to have one of those slightly-rare healthy, respectful marriages. Adam just talks about the lovely things they do together and the ways she kind of anchors him down into reality when he’s going “manic” and never does that ugly bad-mouthing thing. Just an appreciative shout-out for that

[@Willysmb44]

I consider a friend one of the producers of "Mail Call" on History Channel. You mentioned a bell curve about the popularity of the show, and Mail Call wasn't immune from it. I even got on camera as a "talking head" on one of them, having gone to CA for the shoot one day. I mourn that show as I do Mythbusters, and I wasn't in the team. I can't imagine going from that level of energy and fame to the giant sucking sound of silence. Most only get to the ride the lightning but once, if they're lucky and I'm sure it's tough once it's over. I'm glad you've found a niche anyway, it seems

[@movingforwardLDTH]

LOVED the Shadowfax (the band) callout! (Yes, I’m old.)

[@scottmantooth8785]

*as am i*

[@movingforwardLDTH]

@@iamdjaninfj1758 , lol

[@bunloaf_farms]

Watched the whole video. Caught your videos a month ago. Don't remember the four words but I'm glad you saw this video because it cemented my appreciation of Mack. Masters explore their craft through all interactions of life. Your appreciation of this tells me that one day you'll achieve that as well.

[@briandeschene8424]

This comment is a year late but I had a similar realization/adjustment period due to a career change. I had a beak/fix IT endpoint support role where time was measured in 5 minute blocks and tickets closed per day which was totally tactical. I went to a Cloud infrastructure design role which was totally strategic in nature. I too went “crazy” adjusting to the change in timeframes and sustainable work pace. But it is amazing how adaptable humans can be when we have the chance and take the time to understand what’s going on around us.

[@JeremyHamaker]

I think it was that tour after Mythbusters ended where I saw you and Jamie in Seattle... It was the night where everyone's phone suddenly went off with an Amber Alert right in the middle of one of your monologues. It was a fantastic show and my friends and I really enjoyed it; thank you! ~Cheers!

[@michael.demello12]

8:55 I was at the very last show in SF of that tour. I grew up watching your show myth Buster. I unfortunately did not get to meet you or Jamie still on my bucket list. I live outside of SF, but in California.

[@3DJapan]

I know the post project blues. A couple years ago I was working on a casino commercial for a few months. By the end it was like 14 hours a day. Then it ended and there was nothing. I was like "OK... Now what?". LOL

[@dannyz4232]

Mythbusters were a big part of my school days aaa the hours i spent on discovery channel. I am a full time mechanical engineer now. Thanks Adam 👍🏼

[@yashguma]

Love you lots Adam, I wouldn’t be an engineer today if it weren’t for you and the entire Mythbusters crew.

[@SRVandDtrouble]

Adam and crew thank you for all of the lovely content!

[@ategevuma7218]

Love this video. So down to earth and real talk. Very nice. 😊

[@Guardian_Arias]

I can definitely relate to the imposter syndrome. When i joined the military and got to my squadron my mentor had been stationed at one location for 10 years and his mentor had just retired at 20 years being stationed at only one location for all 20 years, I never felt so inadequate and so lacking of knowledge in my life and forever force the Dunning Krueger concept into my brain. But now being in the unique situation of being in the military but staying locked into a single place and building for over a decade as my mentor retired at 20 years, it's definitely a joy AND frustrating to have a wealth of knowledge that is outside of "THE BOOKS". A joy because of being able to solve a problem that is actually and literally impossible because i have knowledge I've safeguard, such as part numbers and technics and looked at as a god (actually been told I'm a god at this job). Frustrating because at best i often get dismissed because im not following the books and at worst I'm reprimanded by "higher-ups". In some cases all i can do us stand by and watch as things fall apart before I'm asked to save the day and that's never satisfying.

[@hammer1349]

I feel like you and Zack Hazard would get along pretty well

[@vandercooks]

I grew up watching Mythbusters and it's the reason I chose science as my undergraduate degree. I'm getting ready to go to grad school now 🙃

[@joncaradies3155]

I too was a life long freelancer .... The great lesson it taught me was 'Not to Worry ' ...... That all you need to do is try to keep all the ducks going in the right direction and you will be fine . Everything always seems to work out ....... :D

[@pileofstuff]

Thanks for passing on that piece of advice. I'm a couple of years away from retiring from a 25+ year career. Of course I'm looking forward to my time being my own, but it's helpful to be aware of the potential pitfalls.

[@kevinbrady6075]

Great show,lovin' it!

[@treblehead79]

Paget is an amazing woman. She, and Paul F. Tompkins (Frank and Sadie) *ting!* were the nicest celebrities I ever met. So gracious.

[@maryjanegibson7743]

I was today old when I learned your show has Aussie roots. Very cool!

[@r4z0r84]

been doing my job for 11 years and i'm still loving it, but i guess I've only recently gotten a newer position (still doing the same thing) but get to travel more so its always something new even though its the same stuff in different locations lol.

[@neilkennykenny4113]

My favourite high speed shot was the lawnmore pebble projectile the one that clocked the stone at I think it was 800ft per second. 😮😮😮

[@silentracer911]

I’d really love to see a video on mental health from you Adam. You speak of behaviors and whatnot here, being manic to do work. Have you ever struggled with mental health issues? Addiction issues? I’m on methadone, many friends have died and the ones left don’t want to talk to me either because they are still using or they got clean and are now better than me because of my meds. I obviously want off but I honestly don’t think it’s safe. If I use again, especially with what’s out there, it will probably kill me.

[@kingboagart899]

Thanks Thomas, opiate addiction is a vile and sneaky foe. I get your frustration with the conundrum of methadone. Get socially involved in a twelve step program and identify the people that are militantly committed. Keep involved even when your "less than" tries to overwhelm you. Believe me, people don't judge you nearly as much as you judge yourself. Get off the methadone when your support group has a good foundation. Its clear that you're not a fan of death, thats a good start, but if you don't find a right proper substitute for your addiction you're doomed. Good Luck to you sir.

[@MrCubflyer]

I think the gogogo feeling hit every one to an extent when they have been hard at there chosen field and it ends the great thing is you can just go on to the next thing in life which you have done in a great way, everyone should realize that all good things like Mythbusters would eventually end but you guys as a team were really great and left a big impression on a lot of people so big thanks for that.I hope you keep doing what your doing now you inspire a lot of people. I for one built the bolt rack that you designed because I got tired of not being able to find the fasteners I needed.

[@johnobrien2643]

Compare Adam remembering the names of crew he worked with years ago, to someone like James Cordon who, when dared by Jimmy Kimmel, could not even name a single one of the camera guys currently working on his talk show stage. Sadly one attitude (and ego) is far more common in the industry than the other, but I know who I’d rather work with.

[@alangrant5278]

Hey Adam. I wonder how you find living in San Francisco these days. I see a lot of stuff on the news mainly bad. I lived in Santa Clara in the 90 and l worked at Tandem in a Cupertino. And loved Dan Francisco. It felt very much like home being Auckland - the sodden houses and the harbour.

[@ScottHess]

I retired at about the same time, about the same age, and your report caused memories - I definitely spent a couple months like Wile E. Coyote 20 feet off the edge of the cliff spinning my wheels for all I was worth. I had taken some short sabbaticals, but never an open-ended break from work, and I had no idea what to do. Then a couple months of "f this" and playing video games before I reached some relative stability, which often mostly involves spending 2 or 3 hours doing something like lunch which I would previously have been trying to "optimize".

[@jacquespats2128]

I also loved MB though i havent seen all episodes yet thoroughly enjoyed the ones ive seen. Grant, Tori and Kari and Jessie always enthusiastic about their endevours not to forget Adam and Jamie. i never had maths or science towards end of my schoolyrs which i now regret but it was a good way to make the 2 subjects fun to watch and enjoy using it to bust urban myths😁thanx for making it such a great source of entertainment hope all of you are well and safe where ever you are

[@leeming1317]

I took an astrophysics course as a 1 off in uni to satisfy some credits, and it was the most amazing thing, I looked forwards everyday to that class the professor, the students, the work, the inside jokes we all developed, it was a real tragedy not experiencing that again.

[@stephsaguudefan1753]

A lot of people who work in IT are temporary contractors, so we frequently have to worry about what we'll do once a job is over.

[@halrager]

Thanks for reminding us of the musical group Shadowfax. Yes!

[@adamb.745]

Hi Adam, Hope you are doing great! In case you start up another type of “MyBusters” show again, I have a great idea. When I was in H.S. I bet a friend that I could hit a golf ball at least 1 mile. I never attempted this feat however I still think it is possible. I imagined hitting a golf ball on a very long, very clean, frozen lake with the help of gale force winds. What do you think? Do you think a golf ball could fly, bounce, roll at least a mile? I think it would be a fun episode. Kind Regards, Adam

[@jaredgreen5305]

Shout out to the Aussie owned 'Bundaberg Ginger Beer' that Adam seems to love to drink!!

[@UberWagen]

Post build blues are real. I finished a huge PCB project not long ago that I actually got a patent for (now expired, I let it go open source), but between the small projects I get here and there, nothing compares to that one.

[@sherried.3861]

Holy Smokes! I wasn’t crazy! It’s a real thing! I retired from teaching 2 years ago. I had always painted and was a published decorative artist but I had to fit it in when I could. End of June 2020 I retired and starting the next day I was out in the shop cutting wood for projects or in my studio painting by 8:00 every morning for the entire first year of retirement. I mean, we couldn’t travel or do anything anyway because of Covid but I treated the shop and studio like my job! I never realized what I was actually doing until watching this video. Too funny!

[@davidwaynemain]

You are so articulate it is beautiful Adam. I'm from a state that rhymes with Kentucky and do service calls for a small maw and paw electrical company ( 😬 about that categorization😂) and I deal with customers often. Sometimes ya gotta "read the table" to sort out how to communicate w different people. I'm sure it's a treat for people having to figure out how to speak to me also so that I would understand 🤣😂 I'm speaking for the stupid dummyheads when I say that you broke that down beautifully. Probably going to wash this video frequently my friend! As I move around my own world❤ Love from The Bluegrass State

[@user-sp2eo2wo2v]

that quite a trip down memory lane for you Adam

[@peregrin71]

Hard to put in words, but thank you so much for this one adam. We all need our angels every now and then :)

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

Building things breathes life into me. At age 14 I knew I wanted to start a manufacturing business. Around age 16 I got a tick bite that wasn’t diagnosed until 30 years later in 2013 when I was 46, catching it just in time. It’s been an up and down battle with Lyme. After my first round of antibiotics in 2015 I started building a 4 wheel drive and 4 wheel steer pedal kart and I nearly finished the frame. Lyme returned and I had to stop. I needed another $1000 to put into it but didn’t have the money. I dismantled it and I have plans for building a cheaper version.

[@pemo2676]

2:50 a lot of that is in britain too - a lot of the modern culture language of Australia and britain are the same, but its strange in that usually they developed entirely separate from eachother

[@jamesspry3294]

Great work Savvo!!!

[@KensToyz]

This has become my favorite channel

[@knufc1564]

why hasn't there been a show like it yet i don't understand 🤯 the concepts there, Adam bring it back 🤞

[@brubes2005]

OMG that is exactly how i feel whenever i finish a video game or tv show or whatever in life. Its like yes i finished something and it was amazing but there will always be a lull, a dip where I find myself depressed. Sometimes long time sometimes short.

[@Dexterity_Jones]

What a fantastic answer.

[@TheCuriousNoob]

I love how he remembers the name of his crew.

[@bit-tuber8126]

So glad to hear you and your wife are doing well after the show.

[@samliveshere88]

3:25 Im sure it was because of your crew correcting you but thank you for pronouncing aussie correctly

[@LMG-OBSESSED]

Absolutely correct on the shadow fax reference it’s the song angels flight

[@PKSullivan]

Ah. The Aussie humor must be why the show cracked me up so much. It's a close relative to British humor, which I have always leaned toward.

[@Campon]

Considering your love for the high-speed camera, would a possible collab with the Slow-Mo guys be something for the future?

[@scottkessler186]

Australian nick name shortcut: Noun (i.e. your name) take the first letter + insert, the second letter is a vowel, supplement the next 1 or 2 x spaces with consonants ( usually a ‘Z,V or M) and add a vowel such as ‘A’ or ‘O’ at the end so Terry = Tezza, Jeremy becomes Jezza, Damien = Damo, Stephen morphs to Stevo. Etc. Etc. Peace out.