Podcast
Animal Genius World
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
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57 min
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!
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49 min
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.
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1 hr 7 min
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!
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1 hr 1 min
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!
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1 hr 21 min
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!
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1 hr 4 min
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 !
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1 hr 10 min
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!
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1 hr 4 min
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!
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1 hr 13 min
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!
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1 hr 6 min
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!
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1 hr 18 min
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!
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1 hr 12 min
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 !
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57 min
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!
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54 min
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!
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1 hr 15 min
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!
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1 hr 17 min
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 !
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1 hr 5 min
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!
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1 hr 8 min
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!
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53 min
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!
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1 hr
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!
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