Jamie Hyneman on MythBusters Fame and Why He and Adam Savage Never Socialized.

Bran is Joined today today by Jamie Hyneman is an American special effects expert, inventor, and television personality best known as the co-host of Discovery Channel’s hit series MythBusters. Instantly recognizable by his signature black beret, glasses, and walrus mustache, he spent over a decade systematically testing urban legends and popular myths. Hyneman’s path to science is as varied as his inventions. Before entering the special effects industry, he worked as a certified dive master, boat captain, linguist, and even owned a pet store. He holds a degree in Russian linguistics from Indiana University, a testament to his wide-ranging curiosity. He eventually transitioned to visual effects, overlapping with Bran, working on major feature films. Today, Hyneman continues to run his notable R&D facility, M5 Industries, located in San Francisco. While he no longer co-hosts MythBusters, his passion for applied science drives him to develop groundbreaking new technologies—such as autonomous firefighting tanks, advanced military armor, counter-drone technology, and specialized prosthetics. Co-hosted MythBusters: Produced and starred in over 280 episodes of the iconic, Emmy-nominated science entertainment series. Founded M5 Industries: Established a premier San Francisco special effects workshop that produced props and effects for major films and commercials. Earned Honorary Doctorates: Received multiple honorary doctorates, including degrees from Villanova University and LUT University in Finland. Appointed Professor of Practice: Named a Professor of Practice at LUT University to mentor students in prototyping and practical engineering. Invented Life-saving Technologies: Developed cutting-edge equipment, including remote-controlled firefighting tanks and high-tech body armor. Promoted STEM Education: Received the Heinz Award for his massive global impact on science, technology, engineering, and math education. Managed Eclectic Ventures: Ran successful operations as a certified scuba dive master, charter boat captain, animal wrangler, and Russian language linguist prior to his television career Fun Fact - Long before they every formally met: Jaimie applied to work at Bran’s second company, the Visual & Special Effects Company, and Engineering Firm, Associates & Ferren, in East Hampton, New York.