Talking to Adam Savage about Mythbusters and Slow mo

[@tested]

Such a pleasure to do this!

[@K-rock212]

Such a pleasure watching!

[@mrpenguin4724]

I've seen you talk with hundreds, maybe thousands. I've never seen you have much more of just a chilled conversation than you have with Gav. Glad you found your true love!

[@MaxCove-y1o]

Based

[@HoneyMike]

have you remembered what movie you were talking about, that predicted something that you proved on Mythbusters?

[@Dorraj]

I could genuinely listen to you both talk about your experiences for hours

[@aaron_ow]

"Two humble beings spend about 36 minutes discussing their shared passion for slow-motion cinematography"

[@Isaac-n1v]

It actually kinda bugs me that if Adam doesn't see something in his tests he acts as if it never happened in real life ie. The ship cable wipping people. But all things considered he is pretty humble.

[@RICDirector]

Theres a lot of confirmation bias in his stuff, for sure.

[@michaelgrajek6444]

@@Isaac-n1v yea, they didn't use a large enough cable at high enough tensions. to cut people like that you need a really big highly stressed cable, like a tow line from one ship to another. a small cable just can't produce the energy needed.

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

":And it feel like 10 minutes."

[@Killhop22]

so good ive had to watch multiple times

[@seyeruoynepotsuj]

What Gavin won't realise is that Mythbusters may have been inspiration for him and many of us, but the Slow Mo Guys were inspiration for an entire generation in exactly the same way! Some cycles should never be broken.

+1 comment.

[@ChaosPootato]

I'd say he's aware but probably too humble to accept it though

[@ymif-m9r]

wtf are you talking about he films things in slow mo it aint that deep

[@theGhost349]

How can you type this comment while bouncing on it wild like that?

[@ymif-m9r]

@@theGhost349 lol nice try go like your own comments some more

[@Bananananerman]

I love the fact that Gavin, Adam and Destin are all friends. It makes my internet heart happy

[@andrewbeehler579]

Same!

[@TheJFadelli]

Makes me feel lonely. I’ll never have a friend like that.

[@olek-piechaczek]

This makes me so happy for Gav. Adam is such a massive influence on so many of creative and STEM people these days. Must have been surreal to meet Adam in his own humble abode!

[@BoHolbo]

Abso-flipping-lutely. Adam, Jamie, Kari, Tory, Grant, Scottie, Christine, Jessi and of course, the immortal Buster(s) deserves a lot of credit and praise for entertaining and inspiring people around the world. Not just for the countless laughs, but also for the many young people who owe the Mythbusters credit for their endeavors into the STEM world!! THANK YOU!

[@needamuffin]

I can't imagine having grown up watching something like Mythbusters then 10, 15, 20 years down the line meeting the person(s) responsible for that formative production and having them see you as an equal.

[@davecrupel2817]

​@@needamuffin that's a huge accomplishment right there. ❤

[@TyNeyedly]

The smile on Gavin's face when Adam called him a colleague at the end is pure joy.

[@Brew78]

I was just scrolling through the comments to see if anyone else noticed the gleam in his eye. What a rush that must have been 😄

[@mr.skidmarks1034]

Crazy how The Slow Mo Guys have now become the next Mythbusters type content which people regularly look forward to, to have genuine fun like its 2010-2014 again

[@michaelgrajek6444]

Can't forget Smarter Everyday as well. Destin has some really interesting stuff

[@JustSomeDamnGinger]

I would love to see more of Gavin sitting down with people like this to have these kinds of conversations. Like, I would love a conversation with him and other camera operators/film people to share stories.

[@atroed]

In case you're unaware, they talked with Zack Snyder earlier this year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6i1nGqQeLuIhZY

[@JustSomeDamnGinger]

@@atroed Thank you, I wasn't aware.

[@keatoncampbell820]

​@@JustSomeDamnGinger that Snyder interview is awesome! What a bunch of nerds

[@MatthewBAwesomeSauce]

I could listen to these two talk for HOURS. "I reject your reality and substitute my own" - is my mantra

[@trequor]

DUNGEON MASTER!

[@krablord]

Seeing Gavin do stuff with Adam already has been awesome, I remember old RTPs where he mentioned Adam Savage would be his dream person to have on/an absolute hero, and years later he's got a thirty min video having a chat with him! :D Glad to see you still going on strong Mr Free!

[@psmirage8584]

14:37 Just love Gavin's reaction to Adam talking about the still photo of a whip crack from the 1920's. Shock - then gears turning - then solution - all in about 3 seconds.

[@onedeadsaint]

I want a Mythbusters: Rebusted series where they go back and retest and reshoot the slo mo shots with current tech.

[@inoob26]

Only way I see that happening is KZbin buying the IP and then creating a YT Red-like release, doubt it will happen like that tho

[@Amynon1660]

Gav and Dan could carry on the legacy

[@aspzx]

Rebusted is such a good name. I think lots of the old myths would be worth revisiting.

[@shApYT]

It doesn't have to be mythbusters. It just needs to have the same driven minds.

[@robadams1645]

As long as Discovery isn't involved. They would ruin it.

[@punn1692]

This video was pure bliss for my nerdy heart. The way Gavin is just a really really good interviewer and Adam giving input but he also gives Gavin a reason to talk and give input back. That was inspiring to watch and made my day. Genuinely.

[@TheBeavadelic]

⬆️⬆️⬆️ This. All of this.

[@ilovepie]

At first I thought this was going to be a lot of Gavin fanboying over Adam Savage and the myth busters as a whole. Which I was totally looking forward to, and it did happen a little bit, but it turned out to be Adam fanboying over Gavin and the Slow Mo Guys. Which was a happy little surprise. Love it.

[@PhoenixEditsRT]

This is a video LONG in the making, so glad it's here!

[@Delve1414]

Hello clip boy ❤

[@garrettmenges8734]

Always nice to see phoenix in the comments

[@tested]

Us too!

[@tymothyhenry]

I watched this entire video with two competing emotions. One was how fascinating the topics were, and the other was how happy I am for Gav that he got to do this. I still can't figure out which one was more powerful. Incredibly cool to see!

[@mantissa182]

14:44 The Frenchman was able to shoot this in a CAVE! With a box of SCRAPS!

[@DerpwaldDuck]

XD

[@Elektromanism]

Shout out to Breaking Taps, and his video on cutting metal inside an electron microscope! So cool that these videos reach even our childhood heroes and role models, like Adam! We are living in such an amazing time

[@duckprints7]

These two sitting and just talking makes me so so happy. I could watch and listen to Gavin or Adam on their own forever, but together, it's so fun! So much genius and charisma in one shot

[@turner3d1]

I feel compelled to share that it brought a tear to my eye around 26:30 when Gavin was talking about the Bobby Fingers stuff and "how good it was to see Adam in that environment again"; good indeed. I like/subscribe/follow "Tested" and love to see the projects Adam takes on in his cave, but Mythbusters absolutely holds a very special place in my heart.

[@iggy880]

This video was such a delight. You two are so passionate about filming and slow motion in such an articulate way. And the way Adam lights up at Gavin mentioning he needs a more powerful laser for his experiment was so palpable

[@Dan-Simms]

Honestly this is one of the best interviews with Adam, so cool.

[@Nipponing]

Not an interview.

[@elpeterson]

@@Nipponing You sure about that? Interview (noun): a conversation between a journalist or radio or television presenter and a person of public interest, used as the basis of a broadcast or publication.

[@AyLmaoMemes]

@@elpeterson gavin isnt any of those listed so its not an interview, this is more of a conversation between people that share the same interests. its crazy googling something and still being wrong

[@1094steven]

100% my favorite high speed moment from mythbusters was when they tried to pancake a car with the rocket sled. You can actually see the paint just turning to particles off of the car

[@MBUncle]

The mutual respect is so inspiring. Gav looking at Adam so genuinely is heartwarming. His hero

[@justegerein]

this is what youtube is all about. bringing two passionate creators together. videos like that would never appear on TV. I love internet

[@solairecopernicus3420]

'I didn't have a powerful enough laser' classic gav lmao

[@lewysmotoadventures5215]

Shoulda called StyroPyro haha! But he does have the best quips

[@Dreamspade1]

Indeed! Also correct spelling of laser - although Geoff Ramsey may disagree!

[@crispychrissy]

Just for context at 12:07, the producers of Interstellar approached astrophysicists and mathematicians, who provided them with the equations commonly used to explain the functionality of a black hole. This, in turn, was converted to code and fed into the Double Negative Gravitational Renderer, or DNGR, which created a computer simulation of the math. So, the black hole in Interstellar is actually a perfect example of a spinning black hole and the unbelievable effect it has on light and spacetime around it. They published a study about the process they used, too, and it's a great read.

[@cooperharse6782]

Hearing Gav talk about how he structures the videos like mythbusters made me realize why I love them so much

[@rival_son]

This is one of my favourite ever YT videos. The casual chat and the energy and enthusiasm around what they are discussing is just wonderful. I would love to see a collaboration with Destin to do a video on something interesting and also the casual chat like this before and after.

[@Steve-lu1nc]

Its crazy to think, how many people lives Adam and MythBusters influenced and still influence. Couldn't be happier with his decision to start the Tested channel

[@RaisingLazarus]

Two of my biggest inspirations and hero's in ONE video? Thank you Gavin and Adam. This was a gift I never knew I needed.

[@notsiblers913]

To quote something that Adam said a while back, interested people are interesting. These two love what they do so much, they could talk about it forever and it would never become dull.

[@Spyhermit]

Watching two brilliant people vibe about the crazy brilliant art or science they both share is one of the most beautiful intellectual exercises I can imagine.

[@YamiOni]

So awesome listening to two people with a shared passion, from different generations, geek out and share knowledge, experience, and wisdom. This is what humanity needs more of. Love you both.

[@La_sagne]

what a pleasant conversation.. made me feel really good to listen and watch. thanks gav and adam!

[@Noisuf]

Love hearing Adam speak and share stories! Love Bullet Drop, I show that to my physics classes every year when we start projectiles!

[@RelytNroz]

It is so good to hear the talk about sharing knowledge. There is not enough desire to share knowledge.

[@branak]

20:44 I instantly had my answer.... Cement truck! 😊 Best boom of the whole series❤

[@Sekir80]

No idea why, but most probably it's my only scene that so engraved into me I just gasp even thinking about it. That explosion was beyond magnificent.

[@thomsendk123]

The days i have spent watching mythbusters on discovery seeing all crazy kinds of experiments. Lots of days of joy, and the same with the slow mo guys. Seeing you both together and collaberate is amazing. Different worlds same enthusiasm.

[@elricehran]

This was like a dream interview. Both you and Adam are some of the greatest people just in general and I love what you both have done. I always wanted to see this and it's made my day. I wonder if Adam would be a Regulation Guest, cause that'd be awesome as all get out!

[@TheYardninja]

I don't know if Eric and Andrew would be able to behave themselves, they are way too chaotic

[@DarthP00P00]

That Fabio vs Duck episode was so hilarious. I kept going back and would freeze frame it at the point where both eyes ejected out of the head and the goofy smile on that rubber face kills me to the core. I was cry laughing for minuets.

[@SasquatchPJs]

2 nerds nerding out never gets old.

[@sachacase]

I could listen to these two chatting about all their passions indefinitely. The enthusiasm and spark they get from each other is great. Add maybe Destin and VSauce into the mix and it's a full dream team nerd out time

[@Naztash]

Gavin and Adam combining their power to film lasers would be immense. To the point of Destin being envious.

[@RICDirector]

Destin would be in on it, you kidding?

[@LordPodlington]

@@RICDirector I'm not sure the nerds of the internet could take Adam, Gav and Destin all being in the same frame together. That would be incredible.

[@Daluna13]

What I love about this is Both guys have immense respect for each other and are clearly enjoying "talking shop" about their respective expertise

[@Doomsword0]

This is such a fun and chill conversation. Feels like two friends chatting over coffee in the morning.

[@xliquidflames]

I really like the video of filming the speed of light that Slow Mo guys did for Planet Slow Mo. Seeing a photon pass through a water bottle still blows my mind. I have a playlist on YT called, "Yeah, science, b×tch!" It's a very curated playlist of my favorite science videos and that one is on there. Also, I could listen to these two talk for hours.

[@Dee_Dubya]

Watching these two legends talk for 36 minutes straight was an absolute joy! Easily could've been 10 times longer and I would still happily watch the whole thing....

[@frozencold199]

This is such a great video, two very passionate people talking about the things they love. I grew up on mythbusters and then achievement hunters. Listening to this gave me a lot of nostalgia, thinking about all the experiments and the one liners. Thanks Gav and Adam

[@jackfry]

Two of my favorite humans ❤

[@tobberh]

Two of my all-time favorite content creators talking about slowmotion photography, I could listen to this for hours and hours and hours and...

[@CJ_McK]

In all honesty, I've been waiting years for this video. A long time coming! glad you guys finally had time to sit down and chat on camera :) Thank you!

[@MoonlightKnight2000]

More of this! Two nerds just sitting down and talking about what they love, and just being nerds about it. Makes me feel good seeing the passion and excitement they share.

[@garethlamb6923]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen all year. Such tremendous and genuine love for the art of high speed film, and recording phenomena and science.

[@Atomicbomb247]

Crazy to go from Regulation topics to this serious stuff😂

[@stefandesert]

Haha and then 7:35 happens and we're back to Regulation topics hahah

[@Femkroner]

I just watched all the Worms videos, this is a very different Gavver xD

[@zacvotruba8374]

Just a couple regulation camera nerds having a regulation conversation

[@technoandrew]

I was looking forward to this ever since Tested teased it on their community tab what seems like a month or so ago. So great to see Gav sit down with Adam and chat about how Mythbusters inspired Slo Mo Guys.

[@Tarex_]

This, this is something that has been missing on the internet, great watch and even without cutting in footage of the experiments, having watched most of the stuff, you can immediately relate to which clip is being talked about

[@combatwombat_25]

That bit where they're talking about the goose Canon video and how they're all geeking out with their phones. There is a video of Destin doing the supersonic baseball with his friends and they're all Engineers and they are all running numbers together and watching them all conclude the answers simultaneously is such a brain tingling moment

[@LordPodlington]

Destin saying "What have we done?!" after confirming it was supersonic will forever live in my brain.

[@SorteKanin]

I really want to see this "light moving 300 meters in 1 second" video

[@SafetyLucas]

I just did the math. 171 m/s. Put the camera on a drone and film this with a super bright laser over a long path. Foggy early morning in a giant field. The speed of light captured.

[@the_ALchannel]

Also you could send the laser pulse into a coil of optical fiber that is somewhat stretched across the frame, to slow it's propagation across the frame substantially, both due to coiling and due to glass refractive index. Due to the bends in the fiber some light would escape and you could observe the propagation. Coil a kilometer or two of wire and you could get 10-20 frames of light moving across the frame (inside the coil) at 1.75 megafps. Maybe that's what he was trying to do

[@jeffreytm4545]

Love listening to two professionals talk about their experiences; You both have so much passion for what you each have done. I’m early into my professional career and this reminds me of how much I enjoy talking to seniors and SME’s about their craft.

[@undeadincognito]

Thank you for sharing this lovely conversation, it has brightened my day.

[@willtaylor1234]

I remember Adam giving a talk for us at New Mexico Tech after they filmed some sequences at EMRTC, and showing “the slap” high speed. Mythbusters was a big influence on a lot of us engineers. Used to watch episodes in the dorm common room.

[@jomahawk7488]

My all time favorite moment from Mythbusters was the B team testing the “sawdust cannon” which they then ramped up to “non-dairy coffee creamer cannon” After the MASSIVE fireball, Tori turned back and shouted “did we get that on high speed?” Followed by one of the coolest moments EVER, seeing that massive ball of flame erupt in glorious slow motion. There were a lot of moments like that on MB, and Gavin, Dan and their team have created several more

[@MariothePlumber529]

two classics of mine over the years conversing is always a great time

[@clonemeister9097]

What a pleasure to watch you two! This feels like a 'Slow Busters' channel in the making☺️

[@GenericaQwerty]

27:31 I absolutely love that Adam's creative process is, to this day, imagining Jamie arguing with him 😂

[@Exaldear]

WWJS what would Jamie Say

[@DerpwaldDuck]

23:57 I love this interaction xD I mean I understand that it's crazy, ut their knowledge make it so they understand it on a whole other lvl xD

[@mikaeluhl]

The whole video i was thinking "what if there was some of the people who engineered the Phantom cameras they use in this conversation"

[@RICDirector]

Next episode!!

[@blackout19]

I cannot express how happy hearing you two just casually chat about this shared passion has made me. Thank you!

[@dylanpritchard4981]

Hearing Gavin and Adam talk about Destin just makes my heart so happy

[@Artaimus]

I could spend hours listening to these two talk shop.

[@ThomasStonerProductions]

The crossover of of two of my favourite things to watch as a kid, Mythbusters and The Slow Mo Guys, has been awesome to watch. Must be so cool for Gavin seeing the influence Mythbusters had on him

[@TforTomm]

Two of the coolest people, finding each other cool. Both inspirational and with a unique perspective on the world. Amazing to see you guys together.

[@muxpux]

I remember propping up my old iPhone to record a Timelapse of some cumulus clouds one day. It broke my brain and I’m now obsessed with timelapsing and own several “real” cameras. I can only imagine how life would have been different if I had access to equipment like this as a youth.

[@1a1u0g9t4s2u]

Watching this was like being the fly on the wall when two best friends meet after being away for a very long time. The 30+ minutes passed by very quickly. Looking forward to the next collaboration. Thanks for sharing.

[@richbuilds_com]

I would totally watch a Tested / SloMo episode where you try to recreate the Horse Running photos using the original tech

[@Shrk_1990]

My favorite part of this is Adam’s reaction at 19:17 where you can see the gears in his head spinning, thinking about the potential of that high speed shot. Then he sort of snaps back to reality as if he remembers he’s already filming a video, and that one can happen later!

[@TheRustyShackleford]

I could watch these two talk for HOURS

[@quinn-676]

To be called a colleague by Adam Savage must have been a surreal moment.

[@thesavage2054]

Two of my favourite entertainers of all time. This makes me happy!

[@kuriseon]

An absolute fantastic collab would be a series where you guys and Adam actually recreate those moments from Mythbusters where it would've been nice to have higher slowmo!! Thanks for sharing this one

[@gomarky]

“To know you as a colleague.” What high praise!!!! Well deserved Gav!

[@TheRabbit84]

The sheer joy from both of them in this video is infectious. I love it

[@Pon1bcd]

Just you and Adam conversating is the most fascinating video. Both of you got to the same point from two different directions. This video is so heartwarming.

[@yaboifunk]

Just a thought - I have never seen a slow mo shot of that crazy chemical solution being combined and then after a slight period, the clear solution "instantly" turns black - I bet you could capture some cool chemistry happening

[@munirone]

Wow! Just wow! What a beautiful pairing! Thanks to you both for sharing your inspiration and wisdom! 🫶

[@roycedujardin7725]

Such an awesome conversation. I could listen to these two talk for hours.

[@tempus_fugit7366]

I like how both Adam and Gavin understand they're standing on the shoulders of giants. They are not innovating anything new, but that doesn't mean they aren't making new and useful discoveries.

[@jessefertitta7784]

I cannot state the happiness I have about Adam and Gavin have these get interactions, I love and watch everything with them individually and now they seem to hit it off and can nerd out over the amazing things they have done and accomplished

[@tnwhitley]

This was such an enjoyable episode listening to you both. Thank you both!

[@GeekySkippy]

I love these kind of chats and from two of my favorite creators. Great job guys!!!

[@toamastar]

Absolutely love to see these two together!! The comradery and passion about what they do really does show, i could listen to them tell stories all day! :)

[@supermanacf]

I absolutely love when you two collab. You two match the same type of energy, and both just have great personalities.

[@4r1ga70u]

i was expecting that this video will never end because of their discussion about their passion. it really was pure enjoy to watch. thanks!

[@QuesoNowWhat]

It is so great to see two nerds talking to each other about their passions. It is always cool to see this side of Gavin.

[@xproflipscarab]

2 of my favourite geeks together for a chat, Great video... Crazy to think I've been watching Mythbusters and Slow Mo Guys for 15+ years, Thanks to both of you

[@ashleyash6079]

I absolutely loved this! It’s was such a fun conversation they had. I could watch more of these.

[@obsidian....]

More of this! I think this fed both of your souls so much ❤️ . I'm just glad you also allowed us to be "in the room" to feed our souls as well. Thank you 🙏

[@DishonourableAntony]

Words cannot describe how much enjoyment this video brought to me. Just listening to you talking with so much glee & excitement about what you have experienced. Mythbusters was a programme I saw a few times, enough to know it was interesting but never really appreciated it, it was another show on one of the DIscovery channels in the UK that featured slow mo experiments that made me search on youtube for content. I found Gav & Dan from this and became a fan of the channel.

[@balloonedraccoon2503]

This is great stuff here. 2 brilliant minds coming together. 1 brilliant mind being the inspiration for the other.