About this episode
Do you really swallow an average of EIGHT spiders a year in your sleep? Are Zombie Spiders a real thing? Science communicator Maynard Okereke - aka Hip Hop Science Show - joins Kari and Tory to answer the questions that keep you up at night. Plus, the shocking story of the mechanical engineer who pumped air into a dead spider and turned it into a working robot, and the punk rock experiment Kari ran on her unborn daughter in the Mythbusters shop.Join The Band of Mythfits to get ad-free episodes, extended episodes, and bonus content! Sign up at https://mythfitspodcast.comGo support our guest, @HipHopScienceShow Instagram: @hiphopscienceshowThank you to our Sponsor, Quince!Head to https://quince.com/mythfitsThank you to our Sponsor, Mars Men!For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com#sponsored 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.comChapters0:0 Spider Myths 0:41 STEM Festival Excitement4:28 Guest Introduction: Maynard Okereke6:04 Maynard's Path to Science Communication7:22 Inspiring Future Generations12:19 The Importance of Relatable Science17:45 The Truth Behind Spider Myths23:29 Moon Landing Conspiracy Theories26:11 The Rise of AI and Misinformation30:52 The Impact of Mythbusters35:47 Closing RemarksThis 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.
