Tested in 2018: Adam Savage's Favorite Things!

Adam shares his favorite things from 2018! From garage resin kits to aerospace replicas, Adam celebrates objects and gear from makers that he's admired and worked with this year. Plus, a piece of tech he uses every day that radically improves his life. What have been your favorite things of 2018? Share with us in the comments below!

Shot and edited by Gunther Kirsch

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Thanks for watching!

[eshvartz]

As a person with some hearing disability, finding out Adam has hearing issues was, personally, an emotional surprise for me. His super positive attitude made it a hugely positive one. Happy new year all, happy new year Adam.

[MatthewHarrold]

My 19 year old son was diagnosed as 85% deaf at age 7. This was a late assessment, and whilst it wasn't a perfect sequence of events, his hearing aides are almost magical in the impact has had on his life. In Australia (trivia ahead) John Howard (Prime Minister for a while) was mostly deaf and set-up/funded Hearing Australia in such a way that my son (and I) didn't have to worry about money when it pertains to hearing loss. Everything is covered by a laughable $37 yearly subscription (that they don't even chase if you don't pay). Adam ... your public advocacy for hearing loss is very important and appreciated by parents all over the world (I'm in Tasmania BTW). Cheers ... happy new year.

[nezuban]

I've been an optician for close to 20 years, and your statement about hearing aids being something that will dramatically make your life better echoes so strongly with me. I work with pediatric optometry and pediatric ophthalmology, so I get to work with kids as young as 5-6 mos. A lot of times, their parents will have a stigma or a preconception of glasses as "nerdy" or "uncool" or whatever. I ask them every time this question: "What if I could offer you a device that will automatically make your life better and easier? And that it will work right now? I can make your life (or your child's life) better. Right now. Today." When viewed from that lens (pun definitely intended), their parents usually wake up and get their kid's the glasses they need. Makes my heart smile when the kids get their glasses too (we've all seen the videos...I get to see that daily).

[siririchards]

Adam that last part was really sweet and heartfelt.

You and your team provide us with so many beautiful snapshots of happiness. They truly have the power to bring light to the darkest moments in life. Thank you for making and just being all around KIND people!

[jekster]

Adam's passion is so genuine and delightful.

[lunaom]

I'm 21 and I've recently noticed I have trouble understanding people more than I thought. I always feel bad asking people to repeat themselves because I can't hear them the first time without leaning in close or focusing on their mouths for visual cues. I also have heavily relied on closed caption since it's become difficult to focus on what's being said if there's music or noise. When Adam started talking about it, I got a bit misty eyed because I've felt pretty alone about this whole ordeal (especially being kinda young), so I'm glad he was here to share the experience! Hopefully this upcomming year I'll ask my doctor about my options and maybe try to get some help. Thanks for talking about it Adam, it really made me feel less alone.

[FaithPixel]

Thankyou for sharing information about your hearing aids! My father has struggled with not hearing well since he was young due to an accident. He has become so used to it that he finds it annoying to wear hearing aids as it makes things sound 'wrong' and 'too loud'. It become a really frustrating topic for the family as he seems happy to not hear anyone and definitely has memory problems. I think some hearing aids like yours might actually interest him though as he loves the more high tech version of things that he can modify and if he can adjust them alot he might find a good middle ground.

[ArcanRedd]

Thanks for promoting small artists and makers.

[thomashendricks]

Thank you so much for advocating for hearing aids. My son who is now 10, has been wearing cross talk hearing aids for almost two years now. When he was 8 we discovered he was completely deaf in one ear. The cross talk hearing aids allow him to hear from his deaf side and it makes a huge difference. Especially say he's playing a sport or in classroom. They would sit him with his good ear towards the teacher, now he doesn't need special placement or sitting arraignments. So it makes him more typical.

[meunomeerique]

Your speech about the price of the hearing aids was amazing. :)

[chiutyler]

My brother was born with hearing difficulties. Thank you for saying what needed to be said. An inspiration in life... Thank you.

[griffnash]

i have had hearing problems since I was 3 and have had many visits to the optician since. My first memory of one of these visits was of the Doctor saying to my mom that i would need regular checkups and ear tubes for the rest of my life. Now 13 years and seven surgeries later On my last visit in September the doctor looked at my ears for a few seconds before turning to me and saying that my ears were fully healed and that I wound never need to see an optician again. Those words have changed my life forever and made me fully realize how much little things like being able to heat base notes and being able to swim were ever you want effect someones life. It also added a greater appreciation for how fast technology is advancing, going from constant checkups for the rest of my life to being able to hear like a normal person for the first time in my life, and recovering from even something as minor as the 2% hearing loss, that was my peak during that time, is a totally transforming experience.

[AtheistComet]

Adam, the sincerity and enthusiasm for what you do and say always comes through like a big, bright, wonderful light. Thank you!

[callmedixe]

i am 24 and wear hearing aids and not once i ever thought i was old. music is my life and hearing aids has made my life so much better . it has helped me to hear every note that is be played . it has also helped me be in sync with everyone

[MkmeOrg]

Hmmmm open-source hearing aids that work and can be afforded by anyone? Challenge accepted.

[hamijoh]

My favorite thing in 2018: Adam Savage. The gift that keeps giving, and giving. May God continue to bless you Mr. Savage.

[jamesoloughlin]

I came for Adam’s opinion on the Magic Leap, I left learning about hearing aids and destigmatizing them. Thanks Adam.

[F_L_U_X]

Michael Stevens and Adam Savage are a match made in heaven. They bring me great joy. Love you, guys. Thank you for existing in my time line.

[cannabunnyol]

Adam's fave things is always among my most anticipated videos each year. I just adore the passion he has for artists, artisans, and neat stuff. Thanks for another great vid.

[SparrowHawk]

This year, Adam is once again on of my favorite people! Thank you for all the joy and inspiration you radiate. Here's to another great year ahead!