Short Stuff: Joro Spiders

Child labor is no laughing matter. Even though we've taken care of it in the USA (mostly), it's still an issue around the globe. Listen to this classic episode and learn!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Before Facebook and MySpace, before even Friendster, there was SixDegrees. Dive in today to learn about the first social media site, that was a few years too early.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

8 tracks were during vinyl, but preceded cassettes. Why? So people could listen to their music on the go. Check out this antiquated medium today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

As Halloween approaches, we take a look at an animal that is sometimes considered spooky: the spider. From "excessive leggy-ness" to powerful venom, Casey and Sara discuss why people might be creeped out by spiders, and whether or not they really deserve their bad reputation (spo ... Show More

What's your relationship with spiders like? Some people are pretty terrified of them, and for many their first reaction is to grab something to squash them with. Most likely, encountering spiders at home is a regular occurrence, and they're actually more beneficial than you might ... Show More

Mindy is up on her roof dressed as a... 9 legged spider?! Learn what she has spinning up her sleeves as Mindy, Guy Raz, and the gang discover the WOWs of spiderwebs. Find out how these webs might just help our planet! It's the who, what, when, why, how, and WOW of vegan spider si ... Show More

Why would a spider have a frog best friend? Why do they love your shower? Does lemon repel them? Should you rehome them outside? Why so hairy? How do you identify the harmless ones? Which ones get kinky? Hey. This will be fun. If you’re afraid of spiders, this is the best first s ... Show More

In this episode, hosts Rick and Marco are learning all about our eight-legged friends, spiders! To find out more, they are speaking with Taylor Cook, the wildlife care supervisor for the entomology department at the San Diego Zoo. Some people might find arachnids a little scary, ... Show More

Boggarts, as we understand them, are essentially the manifestation of our deepest darkest fears. Amortal shape-shifting non-beings that transform themselves in to whatever it is that we fear most. No one knows what their true form looks like (except maybe Mad-Eye Moody), no one k ... Show More

It's Day 4 of WeWow Creepy Crawly Week! Who doesn't love comic book superheroes? Dennis and Reggie tell their creepy crawly new cockroach friend a supernatural spider story, plus an encore of "Slingshot Spider!" Grownups, for more Halloween ideas and activities for your Wowzers, ... Show More

Why does Mindy have so many bugs? And how are they rehearsing for...a talent show?! We’ve got questions AND answers on this creepy crawly round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We’re challenging you to find the facts from fiction about INSECTS! (Originally aired 5/14/21)See Privacy Poli ... Show More

In our pop culture, women frequently lust after monsters. Why is that? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.