Find out how science helps make food taste better, stay fresh longer, and even work in outer space. Learn surprising facts about flavor, smell, invented tastes like blue raspberry, and how food scientists help keep chocolate from melting on special days like Valentine’s Day. This episode is packed with curious questions, fun discoveries, and a whole new way to think about the food you eat every day.

Learn how escape rooms are created, where they came from, and what it really takes to design puzzles that challenge teams without making them feel stuck. From hidden clues and secret mechanics to the psychology behind a great escape room, this episode is packed with creativity, teamwork, and mind-bending fun. Plus, get insider tips to help you crush your next escape room—and a sneak peek at what’s coming next!

Max and Calvin dive into the underwater world of submarine pilots—who guide massive submarines deep beneath the ocean’s surface. They learn how submarines travel in total darkness, work as a team for months at a time, and even make their own air and electricity underwater. This episode is packed with cool facts and shows why submarine pilots have one of the most intense jobs in the world.

Max and Calvin dive into the fast-paced world of professional basketball and explore what it really takes to play the game at the highest level. They talk about teamwork, intense training, game-day routines, and the hard work fans don’t always see behind the scenes. From cool basketball facts to what kids can do now if they dream of playing pro someday, this episode shows why basketball is about much more than just scoring points.

Max and Calvin take a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to be a podcaster—the people who create audio shows you can listen to anytime, anywhere. They explore how podcasts are made, why people love listening to them, and share some amazing facts, like how the first podcast ever was created and how podcasts have even been recorded in space. This fun, meta episode shows how ideas, creativity, and a microphone can turn into a show that reaches listeners all around the world.

Max and Calvin uncover the secretive world of Secret Service agents—the highly trained professionals who protect the President and other important leaders. Learn how agents plan routes like giant puzzles, spot tiny details most people miss, and stay calm in high-pressure situations. From surprising facts about how the Secret Service started to behind-the-scenes details about teamwork and preparation, this episode shows why this serious job takes focus, patience, and incredible awareness.

Max and Calvin explore the world of ENT doctors—specialists who take care of your ears, nose, and throat. They explain what these doctors do every day, and why they’re so important for things like breathing, hearing, speaking, and sleeping. This episode is extra special because Calvin is getting his tonsils out, so they talk about tonsils, surgeries, and how ENT doctors help kids feel better. A helpful, fun episode that makes doctor visits a little less scary and a lot more interesting.

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.

 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.

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.