Its the recaps that get me. After every commercial break, they have to do a recap of the whole myth, the apparatus/equipment they use or build, the debates they have about myth and methodology and such. It constitutes about 50% of the show time now. Its just cheap filler and a replacement for good writing and production . It is the primary reason I quit watching a once beloved show.
Well to the Mythbusters’ credit, Jamie and Adam are the Real Thing, genuinely smart, capable guys who are much more interested in the experiments than in being media creatures. I mean, look at the guys who star in the various Mythbusters clones that have come out. It’s kind of obvious that the execs who came up with them said, “Yeah, let’s get some guys exactly like the Mythbusters, except better looking … more buff … younger … more accessible personalities if you know what I mean … more camera savvy … and a hot female team member or two while we’re at it … otherwise, though, exactly like Jamie and Adam!”
Thinking about it, the build team members on Mythbusters fit those qualifications too, except they all seem to have some qualifications for being there, though I’m not sure what Tory Belacci’s is.
Model maker for Industrial Light and Magic. He made the federation battleships and pod racers in the first two Star Wars prequels. But his first job out of film school was working for Jamie, so the two knew each other well before Mythbuster’s was even a thing.
And, to be honest, one of his major roles is ‘stuntman’ on the show. He’s often the one called on to do oddball things that might hurt a lot.
Moved from the Pit to Cafe Society.
Just curious, what shows do you consider Mythbuster clones?
It’s Effin’ Science comes to mind.
The animosity on American Choppers was real, though and it was exacerbated by the lawsuit (which has now been settled). There has been an estrangement between Paul Teutel and his sons, Pauley and Mikey, that could take years to mend.
One change I’ve noticed when watching early shows is that the budget has significantly loosened up. I remember a first season show where they were going to do some test that would wreck a car and the cost of buying a car was discussed as if it was a major issue. Nowadays, they’d buy a couple extra cars just for the fun of blowing them up.
But they’d have to prove it, wouldn’t they? Let’s blow up Jamie’s wife with 50 pounds of C4, just to be sure.
As for other rip-offs of Mythbusters, another one I saw was Smash Labs, though I don’t know if that one’s still around.
I find it amazing they’ve made so many episodes based on “myths” that need to be proven.
The Marathons show how clever they’ve been dreaming up stuff to test. Is water wet? Does shit stink? Does cold air make Kari’s nipples hard? Those are next years shows. 
And then her nipples explode with [del]delight[/del] C-4.
Man, Grant Imahara has a serious CV.
I notice that Kari is just getting better-looking as time goes on.
I can’t wait until they guillotine someone to see if the head retains conscienceness. Be nice if it was that narrator.
“For our next myth, the Mythbusters will be using some cutting edge technology.
Just wanted to give you a heads-up to stay tuned after these messages.”
CV? 
“This Mythbuster is literally beside himself with excitement.”
I notice my boner every time Kari is on camera. My god, she really pushes my buttons…
Joe