Podcast

Animal Genius World

Nature, Science

A podcast by animals, for animals.

Every other week, Nirav, Annie, and Rachel dust off their science degrees to deep dive into a different animal, keeping it casually scientific and scientifically fun! No science knowledge is needed to listen - just a love of animals.

Episodes
24
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
1 hr 5 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

24 episodes, newest first

  1. Shoebill Stork | The Cauliflower Power Hour

    Season 1, Episode 24

    Show notes

    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.

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences, Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology), and Dr. Rachel Morgan (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    Want more Nirav? Find his gaming reviews and features at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GameObserver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and movie reviews at ⁠⁠⁠⁠FilmObserver⁠⁠⁠⁠!

    57 min
  2. Bullet Ants | Robin Hood and Lil Jon

    Season 1, Episode 23

    Show notes

    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 interested in being a super organism, and then we might have room for you in the colony.

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences, Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology), and Dr. Rachel Morgan (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    Want more Nirav? Find his gaming reviews and features at ⁠⁠⁠⁠GameObserver⁠⁠⁠⁠ and movie reviews at ⁠⁠⁠FilmObserver⁠⁠⁠!

    End song is by DJ Fat Dog, I just added Lil Jon.

    49 min
  3. Red Foxes | Say It... Out Loud...

    Season 1, Episode 22

    Show notes

    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 hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences, Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology), and Dr. Rachel Morgan (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    Want more Nirav? Find his gaming reviews and features at ⁠⁠⁠GameObserver⁠⁠⁠ and movie reviews at ⁠⁠FilmObserver⁠⁠!

    1 hr 7 min
  4. Giant Isopods | The Adventures of Bartholomule

    Season 1, Episode 21

    Show notes

    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 definitely the Rock Lee taking off his ankle weights of animals.

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences, Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology), and Dr. Rachel Morgan (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    Want more Nirav? Find his gaming reviews and features at ⁠⁠GameObserver⁠⁠ and movie reviews at ⁠FilmObserver⁠!

    1 hr 1 min
  5. Alligators | Big O Donuts (ft. Floridaman Jake)

    Season 1, Episode 20

    Show notes

    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 gonna love this. We're joined by REAL Floridaman Jake Stephens, who literally wrestled with an alligator to save his dog's life and won.

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences, Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology), and Dr. Rachel Morgan (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    Want more Nirav? Find his gaming reviews and features at ⁠GameObserver⁠ and movie reviews at FilmObserver!

    1 hr 21 min
  6. Fireflies | Mfw the bio is luminescent 🫨

    Season 1, Episode 19

    Show notes

    🎶 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 Animal Quest, which is the MOST important part of the show. Anyway, yeah, it's summer. So fireflies. It makes sense. Think about it!

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences, Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology), and Dr. Rachel Morgan (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    Want more Nirav? Find his gaming reviews and features at GameObserver and movie reviews at FilmObserver !

    1 hr 4 min
  7. Ep 18. Bald Eagles! | Free Fallin'

    Season 1, Episode 18

    Show notes

    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 Bald Eagle! Learn about how Hollywood's propaganda machine has LIED to you all these years and how only the Muppets are willing to speak the truth!

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences, Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology), and Dr. Rachel Morgan (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    1 hr 10 min
  8. Ep 17. Llamas | Spit Facts, Not Fangs

    Season 1, Episode 17

    Show notes

    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 straight good vibes. As long as they're not spitting on your face, or biting you with their vampire fangs. Caaaaarl! That kills people!

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences, Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology), and Dr. Rachel Morgan (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    1 hr 4 min
  9. Ep 16. Blowflies and Screwworms | The Pasta Baby Experience

    Season 1, Episode 16

    Show notes

    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 listening to this episode and then doing a pallet cleanser by watching Holes (2004).

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences, Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology), and Dr. Rachel Morgan (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    1 hr 13 min
  10. Ep 15. Jumping Spiders | Attack of the Vinegaroons (with Dr. Rachel Morgan)

    Season 1, Episode 15

    Show notes

    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 to learn about Jumping Spiders! Eh?

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    1 hr 6 min
  11. Ep 14. Rattlesnakes | Party at the Hibernacula (with Dr. Rachel Morgan)

    Show notes

    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 riddles three for safe passage through the mountain.

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    1 hr 18 min
  12. Ep 13. Horses | The Odd-Toed Undulates (with Kate Mitchell Jewett)

    Season 1, Episode 13

    Show notes

    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 best friend)??

    Apologies for the audio quality, We had a slight mess up and I had to use the backup version!

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    Want more Nirav? Find his gaming reviews and features at ⁠GameObserver⁠ and his movie/TV reviews at FilmObserver !

    1 hr 12 min
  13. Ep 12. Dragons | The Legend of Meatflap (with Dr. Rachel Morgan)

    Season 1, Episode 12

    Show notes

    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 hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    57 min
  14. Ep 11. Anglerfish | The City That Always Sleeps

    Season 1, Episode 11

    Show notes

    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

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

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

    Season 1, Episode 10

    Show notes

    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 for millennia.

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    1 hr 15 min
  16. Ep 9. Buffalo | A Taste of Bubalina

    Season 1, Episode 9

    Show notes

    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're gonna learn some stuff.

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    Want more Nirav? Find his gaming reviews and features at ⁠⁠GameObserver⁠⁠ and his movie/TV reviews at ⁠FilmObserver⁠ !

    1 hr 17 min
  17. Ep 8. Tuna | Fish Classic

    Season 1, Episode 8

    Show notes

    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 with the lives of these creatures we basically know only as food? What about THEIR hobbies? Only the caudle peduncle knows.

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    1 hr 5 min
  18. Ep 7. Jaguars | Cougartown Blues

    Season 1, Episode 7

    Show notes

    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 noble jaguar, known as the King of the Jungle to locals. Is it jagwar, jagwire, or jagyooeyer? Darn tootin if I know!

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    1 hr 8 min
  19. Ep 6. Red Pandas 🔴🐼 | Lesser or Fresher?

    Season 1, Episode 6

    Show notes

    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 what makes them so special? Is it their cute little tongues? It is.

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    53 min
  20. Ep 5. Orcas 🔪🐋| A Dolphin with Porpoise

    Season 1, Episode 5

    Show notes

    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 of nature's most majestic creatures - the noble orca. And yeah, we address Shamu. This one's for all you Shamuheads out there.

    Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!

    1 hr