Animal Genius World

Shoebill Stork | The Cauliflower Power Hour

Blam! That's the sound of you getting dusted by one of these 100 foot tall birds with a gun in its mouth. The gun is facing outwards, at you. You'll get it later. Anima

Bullet Ants | Robin Hood and Lil Jon

Okayyyy! Time for ants! If you are not the sister of a person with a child, this is not the podcast for you. Get out, and leave your mandibles at the door. Unless you are

Red Foxes | Say It... Out Loud...

This week, diving into the foxholes to discover the secrets of the world's most famous trickster, the red fox! He will rob you! Stupid sexy fox... Animal Genius World is

Giant Isopods | The Adventures of Bartholomule

This week, we're heading back into the deep sea for one of the weirder things down there - it's a giant bug. That's all it is, seriously. Massive. But neat! It's definite

Alligators | Big O Donuts (ft. Floridaman Jake)

We're talking about America's biggest claim to reptile fame - that's right, it's Alligator season! Crocodiles need not apply. And if you're from Mississippi, well, you're

Fireflies | Mfw the bio is luminescent 🫨

🎶 You would not believe your eyes, if 10 million fireflies laid glowing larva in a marsh🎶Today we're talking nature's glowiest creatures! But more important Nirav debuts

Ep 18. Bald Eagles! | Free Fallin'

To celebrate (?) America's 250th anniversary, which should be a joyous occasion but is decidedly not, we're talking about our nation's insignia and national animal, the B

Ep 17. Llamas | Spit Facts, Not Fangs

It's a llama-rama! As an apology for talking about the New World Screwworm for an hour, listen to us talk about one of nature's goofiest creations that are basically all

Ep 16. Blowflies and Screwworms | The Pasta Baby Experience

Screw you, pal, we're talking about the worst insect ever. This one sucks. You liked not having flies burrow into your skin and lay 300 eggs? Tough luck. I recommend list

Ep 15. Jumping Spiders | Attack of the Vinegaroons (with Dr. Rachel Morgan)

Welcome to Fireside Chats, everyone. In this episode, settle in, grab a lobster to crawl up your leg, and enjoy a nice cup of night coffee. It's time to JUMP on the WEB t

Ep 14. Rattlesnakes | Party at the Hibernacula (with Dr. Rachel Morgan)

You are NOT invited to the viper pit that is set in an indent behind my eyes, but you are welcome in the throbbing pit of vipers at the Hibernacula - if you can answer my

Ep 13. Horses | The Odd-Toed Undulates (with Kate Mitchell Jewett)

It's the revenge of the zebroids this week as Nirav and Annie are joined by Kate, a self-styled horse, to talk about the world's most majestic creature (and maybe man's b

Ep 12. Dragons | The Legend of Meatflap (with Dr. Rachel Morgan)

This week I'm joined by real veterinarian to talk about the real animals, dragons, that are flying around outside as we speak. Don't look, though. Animal Genius World is

Ep 11. Anglerfish | The City That Always Sleeps

Welcome to our submarine-fish situationship! Come for the leftover food, stay for the fishing frogs. Anglerfish video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-7E5_xXrvg Anima

Ep. 10 Hummingbirds & Swifts| Parasites Lost (with Ryan Blankenbaker)

If bugs were big, would they be aliens? This question and many more will be explored today as we tackle legless birds that have legs, which have confounded Greek people f

Ep 9. Buffalo | A Taste of Bubalina

Pleased to meet you, I'm the buffalo! But my friends call me the American Bison. This week we get a little raunchy so if your children are listening that's awesome, they'

Ep 8. Tuna | Fish Classic

This week we're talking tuna, as Nirav and Annie squeeze themselves into a small can to be sold in a Wal-Mart for 17 cents, or 20 cents even (thanks Obama). What's up wit

Ep 7. Jaguars | Cougartown Blues

After a brief 2 and a half year hiatus, Animal Genius World returns! Nirav and Annie grab their machetes and travel deep into the wilds of South America to discover the n

Ep 6. Red Pandas 🔴🐼 | Lesser or Fresher?

This week, we're talking red pandas, or lesser pandas if you ask a giant panda. It's true, look it up. Anyway these guys are some of the cutest animals out there, but wha

Ep 5. Orcas 🔪🐋| A Dolphin with Porpoise

Orcas: big dolphins, or little whales? You decide! (scientists have already decided). This week, Nirav and Annie dive into the ocean, but not too deep, to swim with one o