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Dennis and Reggie listen to a song from the Tinkercast Podcast "Once Upon a Beat!" plus an encore episode, “Un-BEE-lievable Bees!" Originally aired 6/8/24. Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms e...

Highlights

Dennis and Reggie kick off the episode with infectious enthusiasm, setting a joyful, story-driven tone as they dive into a beloved Tinkercast classic—revisiting the very first mystery from Wow in the World’s early days.
03:08
‘Un-BEE-lievable Bees!’ is Wow in the World’s first mystery episode
10:07
Guy Raz narrates the bee search like a detective while wearing a trench coat and hat
13:38
CCD is driven by three main factors: a bee virus and the Varroa destructor parasite, pesticides, and habitat loss
17:09
If bees disappear, plants could too
20:10
The light tracker is powered by bees' wing-beating to study foraging habits

Chapters

How a Midnight Bee Emergency Kicked Off the Show's First Mystery
00:00
What Happens When Your Bees Vanish at 4 a.m.?
06:17
Why Are Honeybees Disappearing? The Real Culprits Behind Colony Collapse
13:38
How Much Do We Rely on Bees—And What Happens If They're Gone?
17:09
Can Tiny Backpacks Help Save the Bees?
20:10

Transcript

Mindy Thomas: Hey grown-ups, Mindy here from Wow in the World. And over the years, you've listened to all of the Bonker Balls, things that we have said and shared, and guess what? Now it's our turn to listen to you. What do you like about Tinkercast shows?...