Mythbusters Hosts Reveal Why They Hate Each Other So Much

For over a decade, the Discovery Channel's Mythbusters thrilled viewers with explosive experiments and dynamic duo Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman. However, this video sheds new light on the cracks beneath their carefully crafted facade. Far from the best of friends fans imagined, Savage and Hyneman actually harbored a bitter rivalry all along. Through revealing interviews and behind-the-scenes accounts, we uncover how their caustic relationship nearly destroyed one of the longest-running shows in history.

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Differing Personalities and Work Ethics
02:51 - Lack of Trust and Respect
04:52 - Different Life Pursuits and Values
06:46 - Outsized Egos and Jockeying for Credit
08:06 - Outro

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Beyond surface spats, this video delves deep into the true reasons for the pair's visceral disdain. You'll be shocked to learn it stemmed not from a single disagreement, but rather from irreconcilable differences in personality, work ethic and priorities that poisoned their partnership from day one. As the pressure of lengthy filming took its toll, even minor clashes ballooned into all-consuming feuds. Tensions were further inflamed by constant career one-upmanship and clashing creative visions that reduced their empire to an endless struggle for power and credit.

Along the way, little-known personal tragedies within the Mythbusters family are also brought to light. From health issues to tragic on-set accidents, some casts' lives were forever altered through their daring exploration—a sobering counterpoint to the show's thrill-seeking spirit. Through intimate stories, we come to understand the human toll of pushing scientific boundaries so relentlessly within high-stakes television.

By the finale, cracks had erupted into a toxic rivalry that completely consumed whatever made their early success possible. Now, without censorship, the true story can finally be told. So join us on this compelling journey behind the scenes of one of television's greatest scientific institutions to uncover what really went so disastrously wrong between its two legendary yet completely mismatched figureheads. Be sure to stick around to the very end. Enjoy!

Mythbusters Hosts Reveal Why They Hate Each Other So Much

[RPKGameVids]

I'm really sure Adam has said that they don't hate each other, and they actually respect each other because of how well they're both able to get things done, it's just that they don't gel outside of work.

[rondorn]

I was actually on set with them for the last seasons Zombie episodes and saw none of this. I know Adam has talked about their 'difficult' relationship, but also of their mutual admiration and trust. I believe their working relationship was MUCH better than what is described here. I am not say there is zero truth here, but the truth her sounds VERY exaggerated to me.

[Wythaneye]

Their opposing ideals in how to approach a problem, how to solve a problem, and how to present it to the audience... THAT is what made this show so freaking awesome. No other duo could have pulled off what Adam and Jamie accomplished through Mythbusters.

[cia]

Adam Savage has already said what the issue was and we’re gonna go ahead and go buy his story and ignore all the Internet conspiracy theories

[vojemete]

Whoever did this never saw ONE episode of Mythbusters with genuine interrest.

[RogueDK]

Not a single quote from horses mouth in this strikes me the most. No quotes no clips from the two hosts.
I'd call this hear-say.

[AniwayasSong]

At sixty years of age, I've certainly met/crossed paths with/worked and Served with people I absolutely detested/hated. It's unfortunate, but that's just reality. I'm glad they both kept their composure/professionalism on camera, so the show came across so light hearted/fun/entertaining.

[Vottoduder-qg]

Wow! Two people that dont get along. Thats amazing, that never happens.

[Punchable-Face]

Two know - it- alls in the same room.. lol!😂😂

[ogrish]

Adam addressed this many times, they don't hate each other, they have tremendous respect for each other and enjoyed working together for the most part, but they are not friends, their personalities are so different, other than mythbusters, they had nothing at all in common, they have always only had a working relationship.

[geologyjoerocks]

I used to work for an estate sale company in San Francisco and Jaime was a customer who used to come by. I would say hello and tried to talk while I was ringing him up, but he was very quiet and seemed very uncomfortable in this most basic social situation. He wasn’t mean, just terse. This was before the show came out, so when I saw him on TV, I thought..”hey it’s that strange customer!”

[missytreadway]

As others have mentioned.. they have said that they dont hate each other. Their personalities just clash but they have said there's still so much mutual respect. Can't even finish the video if you're going to advertise falsely. Do a little more research

[KEB]

It is easy to see that they don't hate each other! Maybe they did disagree but that is how creativity is often created.

[MrEd]

I always assumed it was more like a working relationship. Friendly at work. Drive eachother nuts because of a work style ego battle. But at the end of the day there is no hate or friendship.

I think he's even said there is no real grudge against eachother

[andrewcordle]

This is NO surprise that great minds’ egos often clash… 🤷‍♂️

[oscarbaezsoria]

A video full of fallacies and exaggerations.

[ricjona]

Neither person, during interviews, seems to mirror your perspective...so I call BS.

[Izakokomarixyz]

This is how science in all fields should be thought, able to stand up to scrutiny. 😌🧠

[sherrieludwig]

I have worked with people effectively who I could not make a friend of but respected their talents. I have dear, long term friends I can count on personally, but we'd poison each others' tea if we had to work together.

[Peter_]

"Hate" is a huge exaggeration;
Adam and Jamie very clearly respect each other's talents - if they didn't, then they wouldn't work together on complex constructions and trust each other to finish things - and Adam has pointed out that he thought that it was fun working with Jamie.