All Episodes
Wildly Curious — 191 episodes
Nature's Worst Nightmares: The Creepiest Animals on Earth
The Real-Life Dragon You've Never Heard Of
How Scientists Track Wild Animals (Without Ever Seeing Them)
The Real-Life Dragon You've Probably Never Heard Of
Mutations Explained: The Tiny DNA Changes That Can Change Everything
The Poisonous Bird You've Probably Never Heard Of
Real Life Zombies: How Parasites and Fungi Control Animal Minds
Why Are They Called Crows and Ravens?
Why Is It Called a Chickadee? The Surprising Story Behind Bird Names
Cassowary vs Emu: The Surprising Origins of Their Bird Names
Why Is It Called an Albatross? The Surprising History of Bird Names
Can Cats Talk? The Science Behind Meows, Purrs, and Human Manipulation
Echinoderms Explained: Sea Stars, Sea Urchins, and the Ocean’s Weirdest Hydraulics
Snail Racing Science: Why Studying Slime Is a Big Deal
Natural Navigation: How Humans Find Direction Without GPS
The Scientists Who Studied Pee, Poop, and Won Prizes
DNA Explained: How Genetics Shape Who You Are (and Why It Matters)
Whale Earwax Holds a Hidden History of the Ocean
The Science of Swearing: Can Cursing Actually Help You?
The Science (and Chaos) Behind Turkeys, Pumpkins, and Thanksgiving
Could You Fight That? Round 2 – Science, Strategy & Total Chaos
The Taos Hum: The Sound Science Can’t Explain
The Hessdalen Lights: Science’s Strangest Unexplained Glow
The Truth About the Bermuda Triangle: Science vs. Mystery
How the Moon Was Formed: A Science Cosmic Mystery
Crabs on the Move: The World’s Strangest Mass Migration
Nature’s Self-Destruct Button: When Death Means Survival
Swarms: Why Army Ants Are the Forest’s Most Ruthless Hunters
Seeds on the Move: How Plants Travel the World Without Legs
Swarms: Why Killer Bees Are So Scary (and So Misunderstood)
How Animals Navigate Without GPS (Magnetic Fields, Instinct & More)
Swarms: The Science Behind Biblical Locust Plagues
Swarms: Why Thousands of Sharks Suddenly Gather
Why You Smell What You Smell: The Science of Scents, Skunks & Memory
Swarms: Why Starlings Move Like Liquid
The Wildlife in Your Walls: Hidden Ecosystems Inside Your Home
The Volcano That Won’t Quite Sleep: Vesuvius’ Eruption History
This Snail Built Its Own Metal Armor (Thanks, Volcanoes)
Obsidian: The Sharpest Rock on Earth (and in Surgery)
The Hidden Caves Beneath Antarctica’s Volcanoes
A Volcano Buried the World’s Largest Pyramid?!
Volcanoes: Agents of Chaos or Planet Builders?
Cosmic Critters: The Chimp Who Survived Space—and Changed Everything
Cosmic Critters: The Spiders Who Spun Webs in Space
Why We Sleep, Dream, and Lose Our Minds Without It
Cosmic Critters: The Monkey-nauts Who Paved the Way for Space Travel
Weather Gone Wild: Lightning, Haboobs, and Animal Rain—Oh My!
Cosmic Critters: The Frogs That Went to Space
Could You Train a Dinosaur? Science Says… Maybe!
Cosmic Critters: The Spacefaring Cat Who Defied Gravity
Dinosaurs Uncovered: Myths, Misconceptions, and Mind-Blowing Discoveries
Cosmic Critters: Laika—The Stray Who Became a Space Pioneer
Freaky Freshwater Giants: Vampire Fish, Giant Salamanders, and More
The Gundestrup Cauldron: Mysteries of an Ancient Silver Treasure
Pickled Dinosaur Brains: A Fossilized Glimpse into Prehistoric Intelligence
The Tale of Tollund Man: Unraveling Rituals and Mysteries of Iron Age Bogs
Food Science for the Holidays: Staying Safe and Healthy
Bog Mysteries: Mummified Bodies and Frankenstein-Like Discoveries
Bog Chronicles: Butter, Bodies, and Bizarre Finds Beneath the Peat
Exploring the World's Largest Cave: Son Doong’s Hidden Wonders
ADHD Unmasked: Understanding Strengths, Struggles, and Science
Unearthing Cheddar Man: Britain’s Ancient Mystery and Modern Connections
Glow in the Dark: Bioluminescence Wonders of the Deep and Beyond
Inside Mexico’s Giant Crystal Cave: Science and Survival Below the Surface
Uncovering Subterranean Secrets: The Ancient Underground City of Derinkuyu
Could You Jump That? Sneaking Up on Nature’s Most(ly) Elusive Creatures
Unveiling the Qumran Caves: The Dead Sea Scrolls and Their Secrets
Mastering the Skies: The Secrets of Bird Flight Revealed
Why We’re Changing Our Name: From For the Love of Nature to Wildly Curious
Unicorns of the Ice Age: The Cave That Rewrote History
Odd Animal Friends: Heartwarming Stories of Unlikely Companions
Secrets of a Sunless World: Inside Earth's Most Isolated Cave
We're Back! Exploring Pocket-Sized Ecosystems in Nature
Call to Climate Action: he Biggest Challenge and What You Can Do
Mournful Creatures: How Animals Grieve and Mourn the Dead
Tiny But Lethal: Nature’s Smallest Deadly Predators
Beastly Ballers Week…Idk
Beastly Ballers - Week 3
Two Truths and a Lie Shark Edition: Can You Guess the Real Shark Facts?
Beastly Ballers - Week 2
Beastly Ballers - Week 1
Green Energy: Exploring Solar, Geothermal, and Renewable Resources
Animal Misconceptions: Debunking Common Myths in the Animal Kingdom
The Science Behind Disney: Separating Fact from Fiction
Throwback! Could You Fight That?
Animal Chiropractic Care with Dr Lauren Alexander
The Science of Fireworks: Exploding Chemistry and the History Behind the Spectacle
The Curiosity Network: How One Idea is Connecting Curious Minds
The Magic of Mineralogy: Gems, Minerals, and Their Hidden Wonders
Could You Be Serious? Nature Jokes That Will Make You Laugh (or Not)
Animal Social Lives: Exploring the Complex Bonds of Nature's Creatures
Living Things Cnidaria: The Hidden World of Jellyfish, Anemones, and Coral
They're on a Boat Part 4: Plankton Sampling and Nighttime Research
They're on a Boat Part 3: Marine Data Management and Surprising Discoveries
They're on a Boat Part 2: Life as a Marine Mammal Observer on NOAA's Research Vessel
They're on a Boat: A NOAA Adventure at Sea
Invasion of the Zebra Mussels: The Impact of Invasive Species in Texas Waters
Going Batty: Celebrating Bats on International Bat Appreciation Day
Inside the Mind of The Plant Prof: A Conversation with Dr. Vikram Baliga
Save the Frogs! How Amphibian Conservation Can Save Our Planet
Discovering Cryptids: Fact, Fiction, and the Creatures In Between
Living Things: Gymnosperms the First Trees on Earth
Living Fossils: Surviving Evolution’s Test of Time
Could You Measure That? Strange Units of Measurement Explained
Brains and Bodies in Love: How Love Physically Changes You
Extreme Animal Foodies: Incredible Adaptations for Eating in the Wild
Animal Call Charades: Guess That Wild Sound
Real Origins of the Salamander: Fireproof or Just Misunderstood?
Real Origins of the Unicorn: From Mythical Beauty to Misunderstood Rhino
Real Origins of the Kraken: How Giant Squid Sparked Sea Monster Legends
Real Origins of the Griffin: Myth or Dinosaur Misunderstanding?
Real Origins of the Hydra: Unveiling the Myth and Science Behind the Multi-Headed Monster
The Love of Nature: Why We’re Thankful for the Great Outdoors
Math in Nature: The Hidden Numbers Behind Nature’s Beauty
A Meeting of Nature Nerds: The Friendship Behind the Podcast
Kraut and Beer: How Fermentation Shapes Our Favorite Foods and Drinks
Just Squiddin' with Dr. Sarah McAnulty: Squid Science and Communication
"Accurate" Fairy Tales: What if Classic Stories Were Scientifically Correct?
Viruses: Understanding Nature’s Microscopic Invaders
Weather Folklore Fact or Fiction? Exploring Myths About Predicting the Weather
Farming Sustainably: How Regenerative Practices Are Changing the Future of Agriculture
The Science of Fall: How Leaves Change Color and Why It Matters
Living Things: Mosses and Ferns Modern Impacts of Primitive Plants
Could You Imagine: Ridiculous Animal Adaptations for Humans
Nature Near You: Spiders – From Fear to Fascination
Nature Near You: Trees– Maple Trees and Their Many Gifts
Nature Near You: Wildflowers – The Secrets of Coneflowers Revealed
Nature Near You: Birds – Backyard Birdwatching in Focus
Right in the Funnies: Top 15 Moments from Seasons 1-5
Toxic Nature: Deadly Poisons and Venoms in the Wild
Talking Trails: Navigating Outdoor Recreation and Conservation
Field Trip: Spelunking Adventures in Laurel Caverns
Small Worlds: Exploring the Hidden Ecosystems of Tidal Pools
Could You Nom That? Disgusting and Dangerous Delicacies from Around the World
Extreme Habitats: Life in the World's Most Inhospitable Places
Sustainable Living: Small Steps for a Greener Future
A Pirate's Life for Me: Nature and the High Seas
Animals I Could Do Without: The Creatures That Push Our Buttons
Living Things: Diving into the World of Protists
If I Had a Hammer: Animals That Use Tools
Cryptozoology: Myths, Legends, and Real Encounters
Bacteria Overlords: The Invisible Power Within Us
Wild Child: The Impact of Nature on Childhood Development
Anti-Bucket List: Things You Never Want to Do in Nature
Birding 101: The Basics of Becoming a Birder
Rocks Rock: Geology 101 and How Our World is Built
Symbiotic Relationships: Nature’s Most Unique Partnerships
Animal Jobs: The Unexpected Roles of Nature’s Workers
Domestication: From Horses to Gerbils – How Animals Became Our Allies
Military Animals: Unsung Heroes of the Battlefield
Badass Women in Science: Uncovering Forgotten Pioneers
Free Love: Bonobos, Bizarre Reproduction, and Animal Orgies
Madder Scientists: Wild Experiments and Their Lasting Impact
Specialty Battle: Herpetologists vs. Entomologists
Plant Defenses: Nature’s Most Clever Survival Tactics
Ugly Animal Babies: Defending Nature's Most Unfortunate Looking Offspring
Vanishing Species: The Race to Save North America’s Endangered Animals
Amazing Migrations: Nature’s Incredible Journeys
World Lemur Day: Inside the Duke Lemur Center
Animals of the Occult: Mystical Creatures in Folklore, Witchcraft, and Mythology
Could You Fight That? Hilarious Showdowns with Nature’s Toughest Creatures
How We Influence Waterways: The Impact of Humans and the Hope for Recovery
Brains: Our Greatest Strength and Weakness
Mating Rituals: The Wildest, Weirdest Courtship Dances in Nature
Mimicry Masters: Nature’s Best Impersonators
International Orangutan Day: Celebrating and Protecting These Great Apes
They’re Called WHAT?! The World's Weirdest Animal Names and the Stories Behind Them
Old School Nature: Bizarre Theories That Science Got Totally Wrong
Could You Be That? Exploring the Wildest Animal Personas
Natural Remedies: Healing from Plants That Stand the Test of Time
Folklore of Plants: Superstitions, Myths, and Ancient Beliefs
Fun, Funky Fossils: Ancient Secrets Buried in Stone
Make Way for Monarchs: Saving the Iconic Butterflies and Their Habitat
Better Than Bees: Surprising Pollinators Keeping Our World in Bloom
Hot or Not? Nature’s Hottest Heroes and Unlikely Hotties
Who You Talking To? Unlocking Animal Communication Secrets
Space -d Out Nature: Astrobiology, Aliens, and Nature's Cosmic Connections
Season 2 Hype
Season 1 Wrap-Up: Behind the Scenes and What’s Next for Wildly Curious
EARTH DAY!! Restoring Our Planet One Action at a Time
HOW Are You Still Alive?! The World's Most Bizarre Survivors
Deep Water Dwellers: The Wildest Creatures of the Ocean’s Depths
Could You Ride That? Polar Bears, Tuna, and Tigers - Oh My!
Fungus Amongus: How Mushrooms Run the World
Lovable Creepy Crawlies: Bugs You Didn’t Know You Needed
Mad Scientists: Reanimating the Dead and Other Outrageous Experiments
Surviving Nature: Incredible Tales of Real-Life Survival
The Trees Know: Uncovering the Secret Lives of Plants
Bizarre Animal Research: Drunk Birds, Silk-Spinning Goats, and More
Sexed to Death: Extreme Animal Mating Rituals
It Begins: Adventures in Nature and the Origins of Our Wild Journey