The Pumpkin Chunkin Episode That Never Aired ft. Kyle Hill
Podcast:Mythfits Published On: Mon Mar 23 2026 Description: What REALLY cancelled Pumpkin Chunkin? What actually went down behind the scenes of MythBusters: The Search? And can Chernobyl still kill you if you visit? Kari and Tory sit down with Kyle Hill - science communicator, nuclear expert, and former MythBusters: The Search host - to spill the tea on the accident that ended Pumpkin Chunkin forever, the chaos nobody saw on The Search, and why Kyle keeps going back to one of the most radioactive places on Earth.Join The Band of Mythfits to get ad-free episodes, extended episodes, and bonus content! Sign up at https://mythfitspodcast.comThank you to our guest, @kylehill !!Thank you to our Sponsor, EDJYVisit https://EDJY.com/mythfitsThank you to our Sponsor, QUINCEGo to https://Quince.com/mythfits for free shipping and 365-day returns!Thank you to our Sponsor, AREYFor a limited time, our listeners get 15% off by using code MYTHFITS at https://Arey.com.LINK TO OUR OTHER SPONSORS!https://linkin.bio/mythfits/Please leave a review and make sure you SUBSCRIBE!If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.comTo request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.comFOLLOW US:IG/TT: @mythfitspodcastYouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear:https://mythfitspodcast.comChapters0:00 A Tragedy on the Set of Pumpkin Chunkin0:18 Welcome, Mythfits0:38 MythFits and Jackass4:18 Behind the Scenes Antics7:06 The Dangers of Punkin' Chunkin'14:39 Filming with Science Communicators27:33 The History of Accidents29:28 Kyle's Chernobyl Experience40:50 Fan Questions and Expert ExperiencesThis podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire.