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The Karate Kickin' Cockroach (Encore - 9/30/19)
Episode 139
Mindy signs Guy Raz and herself up for a karate lesson! But when she starts talking about cockroaches, jewel wasps, and zombies, Guy Raz quickly realizes that this is not going to be your typical kar…
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago
Operation Earth: How to Be Cool To A Planet That's Hot (Encore - 9/23/19)
Episode 138
We've all heard of Climate Change, but what is it, and why is it bad news for planet Earth? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they go back in time in an effort to protect our future! It's the Who, Wha…
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago
Back-To-School: Recess 101 (Encore - 9/16/19)
Episode 137
How in the world does recess make us smarter? Where in the world do kids enjoy the most of it? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on an expedition to better understand the science of taking a break! It's …
Published on 6 years, 3 months ago
The Very Hungry Black Hole (Encore - 9/9/19)
Episode 136
Mindy's going to need a few tips if she's going to win the local eating competition, lucky for her, Guy Raz knows the best eater in the universe! The supermassive black hole at the centre of our gala…
Published on 6 years, 3 months ago
Heeeere Foodie Foodie Foodie! - Edible Insects Are On The Menu! (Encore - 9/2/19)
Episode 135
It's that time of year! The annual public radio food truck festival! Mindy has slapped a new logo on her dilapidated ice cream truck and joins in the festivities with a new twist on Gramma G-Force's …
Published on 6 years, 3 months ago
Smart-Bots (Encore - 8/26/19)
Episode 134
From self-driving cars to chess playing robots, oh my! Artificial intelligence is all around us, and it's only getting smarter. Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on a computational quest to discover the …
Published on 6 years, 3 months ago
Wow in the World + The Story Pirates in Do You SEE What I HEAR? (Encore - 8/19/19)
Episode 133
This week, it's a double scoop of our first ever, Wow in the World Podcast Scrambler! In this episode, Guy Raz and Mindy team up with the Story Pirates Podcast to explore the latest science behind SY…
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
Spit-Take! The Science Of Saliva And Those Bitter Bites (Encore - 8/12/19)
Episode 132
Having trouble breaking through the bitter bites of nature's leafiest greens and cocoa beans? Well before you do that spit-take, you may want to chew on this nature's candy just a little longer! New …
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
How To Talk To A Dog (Encore - 8/5/19)
Episode 131
Is that dog wearing glasses?! Guy Raz has a new four-legged friend, but he's having trouble bonding with him. Good thing Mindy knows the scientifically-proven very best way to talk to dogs! This week…
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
WAIT...WAIT...ARE THOSE MARSHMALLOWS? Why Kids Are Better At Waiting Than Adults (Encore - 7/29/19)
Episode 130
New scientific research suggests that kids these days are better than grownups when it comes to waiting. WHAT?! Join Mindy and Guy Raz in the waiting room of the dentist's office, as they explore how…
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago