PTG Classic: How Did Sharks Get Such a Bad Rap?
As summer reaches its height, everyone gets nervous about shark attacks. But how afraid should we be of these Jabberjaws? (Spoiler: not very.) From the hilarious way goblin sharks catch their prey, to...
24 Jul 202435min
Will I Regret Having an AI Voice? Featuring Evan Ratliff! (And his AI voice)
In this episode, Mangesh interviews journalist and host Evan Ratliff about his new show Shell Game, and they discuss what happens when you take control of artificial intelligence and set an AI version...
19 Jul 20241h 7min
How Scientists are Reviving Lost Smells
Want to know what the Chanel No. 5 of Ancient Egypt smelled like? Or how the interior of Queen Elizabeth's royal car smelled? Or maybe you've wanted to experience the fragrance of extinct Hawaiian flo...
11 Jul 202432min
Do Bald Eagles Really Steal Babies?! (And other Eagle Questions... Answered!)
Is America's national bird really a baby snatching scoundrel? What animal did Ben Franklin hope would replace eagles on the American seal (hint: not a turkey!) And why do people think eagles taste lik...
3 Jul 202421min
Mango Recommends: The Sicilian Inheritance
As a follow up to Thursday’s 9 Incredible Facts about Sicily, we’re posting the first episode of guest host Jo Piazza’s podcast The Sicilian Inheritance. Hope you dig it! Want your own taste of Sicil...
29 Jun 202432min
9 Incredible Sicily Facts to Share over Cannoli!
Did you know that Sicily is the home of brain freeze? Or that the so-called snakes on Medusa's head might actually be eels? Or that Sicily is home to one very very specific type of revenge architectur...
26 Jun 202437min
The Strangest Summer Festivals You NEED to Visit (Probably)
If you've got a station wagon packed with dogs and kids, but nowhere to point it, we've got you covered! From the world's greatest mud festival to, well, the world's greatest belly button festival, Wi...
13 Jun 202425min
What Flavor is Dr Pepper?
Dr Pepper's flavor is just one of many questions we have about the drink. Who is the doctor behind Dr Pepper? Is tomato one of the soda's 23 secret ingredients? Should you actually be drinking your Dr...
6 Jun 202422min
