Episodes

  • So you want to be a… Santa
    Dec 22 2025

    Max and Calvin celebrate the holiday season with a very special guest—Santa Claus himself! In this festive episode, they talk about what Christmas is really about, how people celebrate around the world, and how Santa gets ready for the big day each year. Plus, learn some cool Christmas facts, like when Christmas became a national holiday, a famous moment of kindness during wartime, and how astronauts have even celebrated Christmas in space. This cozy, fun episode is all about kindness, giving, and spreading Christmas cheer.


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    3 mins
  • So you want to be a… Volcanologist
    Dec 15 2025

    Max and Calvin dive into the explosive world of volcanologists—the scientists who study lava, eruptions, and the powerful forces shaping our planet. Discover how a single volcano can unleash the energy of billions of sticks of dynamite, why Yellowstone is one of the most closely watched supervolcanoes on Earth, and how volcanic lightning storms form inside giant ash clouds. From collecting fresh lava rocks to tracking tiny earthquakes that warn of eruptions, this episode reveals the thrilling (and fiery!) science behind volcanoes and the people who study them.

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    4 mins
  • So you want to be a… Forensic Scientist
    Dec 8 2025

    Max and Calvin dive into the mystery-solving world of forensic scientists—the real-life science detectives who use fingerprints, DNA, bugs, shoe prints, and chemistry to crack cases. Discover how a single hair can reveal hidden clues, how lasers expose invisible fingerprints, and why every shoe leaves its own unique “signature.” With mind-blowing facts and behind-the-scenes secrets from the crime lab, this episode shows how science helps uncover the truth one tiny clue at a time.


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    4 mins
  • So you want to be a… Anesthesiologist
    Dec 1 2025

    Max and Calvin take you inside the operating room to discover what anesthesiologists REALLY do. From putting patients safely to sleep to monitoring over twenty vital signs every second, these doctors are the hidden heroes of surgery. Learn how the first anesthesia was used in 1846, why scientists still don’t fully understand how anesthesia turns off consciousness, and how specialists care for everyone from tiny newborn babies to patients in open-heart surgery. Full of surprising science, high-pressure moments, and mind-blowing facts, this episode reveals why anesthesiologists are some of the most trusted doctors in the world.


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    5 mins
  • So you want to be a… turkey farmer
    Nov 24 2025

    Max and Calvin head to the farm to explore what it’s really like to be a turkey farmer! From caring for baby poults to preparing for the busy Thanksgiving season, they break down how farmers raise thousands of birds safely and responsibly. Along the way, they share wild turkey facts—like mood-changing snoods, super-speed running, and UV vision—and explain how farmers protect their flocks with biosecurity. A fun, feathery look at one of the most important jobs of the holiday season!


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    4 mins
  • So you want to be a… Pharmacist
    Nov 17 2025

    Max and Calvin dive into the world of pharmacists—the medicine experts who keep us healthy and safe! From ancient apothecaries to NASA testing medicine in space, discover how pharmacists mix science, math, and care to help people every day. Plus, learn how much they make, what it takes to become one, and why pharmacists are some of the most trusted professionals in the world!


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    4 mins
  • So you want to be a… Senator
    Nov 10 2025

    Max and Calvin step into the world of politics to learn what it’s like to be a U.S. Senator! With Election Day just last week, they break down how senators are chosen, what they do in Washington D.C., and why their votes can shape the entire country. From lawmaking and debates to helping their home states, this episode shows how leadership, teamwork, and service power American democracy!


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    4 mins
  • So you want to be a… Storm Chaser
    Nov 4 2025

    Max and Calvin race into the wild world of storm chasers—the fearless scientists who drive toward tornadoes instead of away! Discover how they track supercells, collect data inside real twisters, and even use flying drones to study lightning. From 300-mph winds to hailstones the size of baseballs, this episode will blow you away—literally!

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    5 mins