About the show
Time travel detective Carly Q investigates history's greatest mysteries, from Amelia Earhart to Bigfoot, separating fact from fiction with humor.
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Who, When, Wow!: Mystery Edition is the award-winning podcast for kids and families that explores history’s biggest mysteries. Join Carly Q (host Carly Ciarrocchi), an aspiring time travel detective, as she travels through time to investigate mysteries from history. From Amelia Earhart’s disappearance to the Lost City of Atlantis to Bigfoot, Carly Q, junior analyst at The Bureau of Universal Time Travel Historical Exploration Department (B.U.T.T.H.E.D), embarks on historical and hilarious adventures on her lunch break. Her endless curiosity leads Carly Q to follow questions that have no answers, and along the way, she investigates the truth from the myths using critical thinking, creativity, and a little help from her trusty fact-finding device, H-D.A.D.!
Fast Facts
- Audience
- Ages 8+
- Network
- Tinkercast
- Format
- Best in order
- Typical length
- 23 min
- Episodes
- 132
- Seasons
- 3 seasons
- Topics
- Education For Kids, Stories For Kids
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Episodes
132 episodes
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Tunguska Event
23 min 22 July 2026Carly’s really into a new game, the appearance of a mysterious footprint might be a bad omen, and the time elevator sends our friends back to 1900’s Siberia to investigate an explosion that didn't leave much of a mark. Originally aired 7/24/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Carly Q's Super Secret Time Travel Guide: Ice Age
3 min 15 July 2026What was it really like to visit the Ice Age? In this episode of Who, When, Wow: Mystery Edition, Carly Q bundles up for one of history's chilliest eras: the Ice Age. From towering woolly mammoths roaming frozen tundras to some of the very first human cave paintings, Carly explores what life was really like during one of Earth's most fascinating prehistoric eras. This mystery of history for kids is packed with time-travel fun, laugh-out-loud moments, and surprising discoveries that'll have curious kids and their grown-ups seeing the Ice Age in a whole new light. If you love history podcasts for kids that blend critical thinking with big laughs, this one is a must-listen. Carly Q—junior analyst at The Bureau of Universal Time Travel Historical Exploration Department (B.U.T.T.H.E.D.)—doesn't let a little frostbite or a few charging mammoths slow her down. Armed with her trusty fact-finding device H-D.A.D. and a whole lot of curiosity, she travels back roughly 30,000 years to explore the frozen world of the Pleistocene Epoch. Just how big were woolly mammoths? What kinds of early humans called the Ice Age home? And what can prehistoric cave art tell us about the people who created it? Carly Q is on the case. Along the way, she'll narrowly avoid becoming a mammoth speed bump, admire one of history's earliest artists, and discover why the Ice Age wasn't just a world of ice and snow—it helped shape the animals, landscapes, and humans that followed. Plus, she'll share a time-traveler's tip for experiencing the Ice Age in the present day with a visit to the world-famous La Brea Tar Pits, where fossils from the last Ice Age are still being uncovered today. Who, When, Wow: Mystery Edition is the award-winning history podcast for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World. Each episode, host Carly Ciarrocchi brings Carly Q to life as she travels through time on her lunch break to investigate history's biggest unsolved mysteries and most fascinating historical stories—from ancient civilizations to legendary explorers to world-changing inventions. It's the kind of show that turns curious kids into time-traveling detectives, one mystery at a time. Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/join-www and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and exclusive access to members-only events, all while supporting our mission to connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation, and kids to the WOWs in their world! This episode of Who, When, Wow: Mystery Edition is the perfect history podcast for kids and families, filled with time-travel adventure and an unforgettable journey into the frozen mysteries of the Ice Age and the incredible world of the woolly mammoth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Fairy Circles
23 min 8 July 2026Carly is suddenly worried that she may be under surveillance at BUTTHED. Is her office bugged? To investigate, Carly & Lewis travel back in time 12 years and wind up in the desert looking for fairies… That sounds weird, but it will make sense when you listen. Probably. Originally aired 7/10/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Carly Q's Super Secret Time Travel Guide: The Space Race Era
2 min 1 July 2026What was the Space Race really all about? In this episode of Who, When, Wow: Mystery Edition, Carly Q blasts off into one of history's most exciting competitions: the Space Race. From rockets roaring into orbit to astronauts taking humanity's very first steps on the Moon, Carly investigates the facts behind one of the greatest adventures in history. This mystery of history for kids is packed with time-travel fun, laugh-out-loud moments, and surprising discoveries that'll have curious kids and their grown-ups seeing the Space Race in a whole new light. If you love history podcasts for kids that blend critical thinking with big laughs, this one is a must-listen. Carly Q—junior analyst at The Bureau of Universal Time Travel Historical Exploration Department (B.U.T.T.H.E.D.)—doesn't let a little rocket fuel or a few historical misconceptions slow her down. Armed with her trusty fact-finding device H-D.A.D. and a whole lot of curiosity, she travels back to the late 1960s to witness one of humanity's biggest milestones. Was landing on the Moon really the moment that ended the Space Race? Who made it into space first? And why did two superpowers race so fiercely to explore the final frontier? Carly Q is on the case. Along the way, she'll accidentally interrupt one of the most famous television broadcasts in history with a bowl of popcorn and discover why the Space Race didn't just change history—it helped launch the Space Age we still live in today. Plus, she'll share a time-traveler's tip for visiting one of the most incredible space history destinations on Earth. Who, When, Wow: Mystery Edition is the award-winning history podcast for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World. Each episode, host Carly Ciarrocchi brings Carly Q to life as she travels through time on her lunch break to investigate history's biggest unsolved mysteries and most fascinating historical stories—from ancient civilizations to legendary explorers to world-changing inventions. It's the kind of show that turns curious kids into time-traveling detectives, one mystery at a time. Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/join-www and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and exclusive access to members-only events, all while supporting our mission to connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation, and kids to the WOWs in their world! This episode of Who, When, Wow: Mystery Edition is the perfect history podcast for kids and families, filled with time-travel adventure and an unforgettable journey through the mysteries of the Space Race and the Moon landing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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The Wow Signal
21 min 24 June 2026Carly gets a lesson in paying attention when she goes back to college! WAY back to college… To (THE) Ohio State University in the 1970’s to investigate an amazing discovery that may or may not be proof of extraterrestrial life! Originally aired 6/26/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Carly Q's Super Secret Time Travel Guide: The Viking Age
3 min 17 June 2026What was it really like to be a Viking? In this episode of Who, When, Wow: Mystery Edition, Carly Q sets sail into one of history's most adventurous eras: the Viking Age. From massive longships cutting across the ocean to legendary explorers traveling farther than most people thought possible, Carly investigates the facts behind the myths and discovers what life was actually like for these famous seafarers. This mystery of history for kids is packed with time-travel adventure, laugh-out-loud moments, and surprising discoveries that'll have curious kids and their grown-ups seeing Vikings in a whole new way. If you love history podcasts for kids that blend critical thinking with big laughs, this one is a must-listen. Carly Q—junior analyst at The Bureau of Universal Time Travel Historical Exploration Department (B.U.T.T.H.E.D)—doesn't let a few historical misconceptions get in the way of a good investigation. Armed with her trusty fact-finding device H-D.A.D. and a lot of curiosity, she heads back to the Viking Age to uncover the truth. Did Vikings really wear horned helmets? How far did they travel? And what do they have to do with the Bluetooth symbol on your phone? Carly Q is on the case. Along the way, she'll climb aboard a Viking longship, try her hand at the ancient game of knucklebones (with less-than-impressive results), and learn about King Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson, the Viking ruler whose name still pops up on phones and speakers around the world. Between rough seas, rowdy crowds, and a few embarrassing bone-dropping moments, this journey is anything but smooth sailing. Who, When, Wow: Mystery Edition is the award-winning history podcast for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World. Each episode, host Carly Ciarrocchi brings Carly Q to life as she travels through time on her lunch break to investigate history's biggest unsolved mysteries and most fascinating historical stories—from ancient civilizations to legendary explorers to mysterious disappearances. It's the kind of show that turns curious kids into time-traveling detectives, one mystery at a time. Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/join-www and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and exclusive access to members-only events, all while supporting our mission to connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation, and kids to the WOWs in their world! This episode of Who, When, Wow: Mystery Edition is the perfect history podcast for kids and families, full of time-travel adventure, and a deep dive into the mysteries of the Viking Age. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Get Out Quick (sand)!
20 min 10 June 2026Carly battles a storm and nearly loses one of her favorite rain boots and a timely and mysterious time-sealed file launches her on a quest to explore the truth about quicksand. Lewis and Carly flashback few years and get sucked into a rescue mission and get the modern, scientific truth about muck, mud and sand. Originally aired 6/12/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Carly Q's Super Secret Time Travel Guide: Ancient Egypt
3 min 3 June 2026Talk like an Egyptian and say Em Hotep to one of the most powerful empires in ancient history! Carly Q heads back to Ancient Egypt to explore everything from Tombs to Tutenkaman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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The Mystery of Rennes-le-Chateau
24 min 27 May 2026What do Tom Hanks*, Nibbles the rat and a secret society have in common? They’re all in this episode of Who When Wow - Mystery Edition! (kinda) Carly & Lewis try to keep things “business as usual” after someone left an anonymous note for Carly, but a mystery with a secret society and a cursed treasure is too good to ignore! The time elevator takes them back to 1960’s France where they begin to explore Rennes-le-Chateau. *Tom Hanks not really included Originally aired 5/29/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Carly Q's Super Secret Time Travel Guide: The Renaissance
3 min 20 May 2026Carly Q fires up the time elevator to visit her good friend and mentor, Leonardo da Vinci. While there, she also explores everything else that the Renaissance period has to offer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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The Haunted Hotel
24 min 13 May 2026Carly gets a very disturbing message at her office… Is someone at BUTTHED on to her?, Then, Carly, Lewis and Nibbles flashback to 1920’s Milwaukee to visit the famous Pfister Hotel to find out why so many people claim the building is haunted! Is it an ancient burial ground? Or is it all about baseball? Originally aired 5/15/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Carly Q's Super Secret Time Travel Guide: The Jurassic Period
3 min 6 May 2026Texas isn’t the only place where things are bigger, welcome to the Jurassic Period. Carly Q fires up the time elevator to visit the golden age of dinosaurs. It’s an adventure 145 million years in the making. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Missing Mayans
20 min 29 April 2026Carly and Nibbles travel back to the days of the ancient Mayans to find out what caused an amazing society to up and “vanish." Meanwhile, Lewis is spearheading the Bureau’s eco-friendly policy changes, and Carly struggles through a “hot cocoa” crisis. Originally aired 5/1/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Carly Q's Super Secret Time Travel Guide: Medieval Europe
3 min 22 April 2026Jousting, turkey legs, outdoor plumbing ... what's not to love about Medieval Europe? Well, to answer that question you'll have to join Carly Q as she guides you through this enigmatic time in European history! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Curse of the Bambino
21 min 15 April 2026What happens when the company softball game falls on Friday the 13th? It's a super superstition overload! And it still involves baseball! Cary & Lewis go all the way back to the 1920’s New York to investigate the Curse of the Bambino. There’s baseball, intrigue and even the Babe himself! Originally aired 4/17/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Carly Q's Super Secret Time Travel Guide: The Aztec Empire
2 min 8 April 2026Spanning half of South America and around 100 years, there's no way one time traveler can explore everything the Aztec Empire has to offer without a certified time-travel guide. Lucky for you, Carly Q and her time elevator have this nifty guide to one of the most consequential time periods in South American history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Alexander’s Tomb
23 min 1 April 2026Carly Q loses her favorite broom (Yes, she has a favorite broom. This is Carly we’re talking about…), and during her search she gets swept up (see what we did there?) in the mysterious disappearance of the tomb of Alexander the Great. Travel back to ancient Egypt with Carly and Lewis as they try to solve a puzzle that has been around for thousands of years! Originally aired 4/3/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Carly Q's Super Secret Time Travel Guide: The Roaring Twenties
3 min 25 March 2026Tap-a-tap-a-tap-a ... that's the sound of a Jazz Age dancefloor; and it's calling your name! Grab a dancing partner and join Carly Q in the middle of this hip, cool, pivotal period of American History! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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The Pineapple in the Painting
18 min 18 March 2026New artwork is cropping up all over the office at BUTTHED, And Carly and Lewis become fascinated by one painting in particular. Why does this famous piece of art feature a guy giving a pineapple to a King? Carly explores the mystery by going back in time to England to find out why a pineapple would be a piece of art... and if pineapple is really a suitable pizza topping. Originally aired 5/20/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Mini Mysteries: Pi(e) Day Special!
4 min 14 March 2026Carly Q, host of Who When Wow: Mystery Edition, travels to San Francisco to introduce us to some real-live mystery makers who have some incredible (and sometimes hilarious) adventures to share. It's all part of a special Emerson Collective event where young people got the chance to make "the world’s shortest mystery podcast", and explore the WHOs, the WHENs and WOWs of their world! Originally aired 3/14/25. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Carly Q's Super Secret Time Travel Guide: The Ming Dynasty
2 min 11 March 2026Ni-hao! Welcome to Ancient China, Carly Q is firing up the time elevator and taking it to the far east to explore everything the middle kingdom has to offer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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The Poe Toaster
20 min 4 March 2026Every year on Edgar Allan Poe's birthday, someone sneaks into a Baltimore graveyard and mysteriously places a bottle of cognac on his grave. It's been going on for more than 40 years, and no one knows who it is or why they do it. Carly and Lewis visit a graveyard at midnight to solve the mystery. Originally aired 3/6/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Carly Q's Super Secret Time Travel Guide: Ancient Greece
3 min 25 February 2026Grab a bedsheet and toss it over your shoulder. Carly Q is heading to Ancient Greece to explore everything from togas to ancient soothsayers! Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Where Did D.B. Cooper Go?
22 min 18 February 2026It is still one of the greatest unsolved heists in American history. Carly and Company travel back to the Pacific Northwest in the late 80s to investigate how one man could make off with hundreds of thousands of dollars, hijack an airplane and then just vanish! But first Carly has to make it through a BUTTHED “performance review.” Originally aired 2/21/24. Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Carly Q's Super Secret Time Travel Guide: Victorian England
3 min 11 February 2026Plug your nose and say PRUNES! Carly Q takes the time elevator back to Victorian England to show you everything that this smelly time period has to offer! Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Are We There Yeti? (Featuring Wow in the World)
20 min 4 February 2026Lewis and Carly cross paths with two other VERY familiar science explorers/podcast hosts while investigating the Arctic mystery of the legendary Yeti! Originally aired 9/18/24. Grownups, we’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, we’re asking for your support now. Grownups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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An Important Message from Tinkercast
1 min 2 February 2026We’re proud to bring free, high-quality educational podcasts to families and classrooms everywhere. But as the media industry changes, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to financially sustain high-quality human-made audio shows like ours without additional help. If our shows have sparked wonder, laughter, or curiosity for your family, grown-ups, we’re asking for your support now. Grown-ups, visit tinkercast.com/support where you can select from a handful of gifts we’ve curated to thank you for your support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Total Eclipse of the Heart Emoji
19 min 21 January 2026Everyone is excited about the solar eclipse! The whole Bureau is in full celebration mode, but Carly takes it to another level by traveling back in time to Anatolia to learn about one of the most famous solar events in History! Originally aired 2/7/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Unclear About Shakespeare
23 min 7 January 2026Did William Shakespeare really write his plays? was there even a William Shakespeare at all? This question has come up in History a few different times, and today it winds up on Carly’s desk. Lewis and Nibbles join Carly (and her not-so authentic British accent) on a trip back to London to put the rumors to rest. Originally aired 1/24/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Dinosaurs
22 min 24 December 2025What exactly DID happen to the dinosaurs? How and why did they go extinct? Nibbles, Carly and Lewis go WAY back in time to tackle this one, and they see it all: Volcanos, meteors, and a new “friend” named “Rex”... Originally aired 1/10/24. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .