# Survivorman Les Stroud Busts Survival Myths, Exposes Bear Grylls & Drops Essential Survival Tips

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Published: 2026-05-25T10:00:00+00:00
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Did a Discovery Channel executive really tell Les Stroud no one would ever watch people survive on TV? The Survivorman joins Kari and Tory to set the record straight — and reveal what he did 15 minutes after that rejection. Plus, Les drops the unfiltered truth about Bear Grylls, why authenticity cost him a lucrative deal, and what happens when a network asks you to fake the whole thing. 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.com To request Kari & Tory to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: IG/TT: @mythfitspodcast YouTube: @MythfitsPod 😎👕 Support the show - grab some MythFits gear: https://mythfitspodcast.com Chapters 0:00 Survival Basics 1:57 Fire From Ice 8:39 Clever Fire Hacks 12:54 Les Stroud Joins In 24:12 Why Survival Fascinates 27:29 Filming Alone 30:20 Rejecting Fake Survival 35:32 Risky Online Challenges 40:59 Real Survival Priorities This 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.

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