SnotBot! The Real Whale Snot Drone & How Scientists Study Whales
5/4/202623 min
What if collecting whale snot could help save the ocean?
In this wildly funny and science-packed episode, Mindy, Guy Raz, and Dennis discover that SnotBot—a real-life drone used by scientists—isn’t just a video game… it’s real technology used to study whales in the wild!
Join the adventure as we explore:
- How scientists use drones to collect whale snot (blow)
- What whale mucus can reveal about health, DNA, pregnancy, and gut microbes
- Why drones are safer and less disruptive than boats and airplanes
- How ocean research helps protect whales after environmental disasters
Plus: video game chaos, ocean detective missions, and one VERY important question… how do you catch snot mid-air?!
It’s the Who, What, When, Where, How, Wow, and WOW of whale snot at drone technology!
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Transcript preview
First 90 secondsMindy Thomas· Host0:00
[whimsical music] Psst, hey, Wowzer fans. Mindy here, and before we start the show, I wanted to share a huge announcement with you. You got the confetti ready, Reg? [coos] Introducing Two What's in a Wow?: People Who Wow! Edition. [party horns blowing] [coos] That's right. This is a brand-new, revamped, getting-to-know-you game show that separates the wows from the what's of some of the world's most interesting people. We're talking people with the coolest jobs, amazing, real kids like you, and more. [coos] Oh, can pigeons be featured? [coos] That's a great question. I'll have to ask the host. [coos] Oh, [laughs] you're right. I am the host, Reggie. Um, well, I'll get back to you on that. [coos] Anywho, to celebrate this brand-new, revamped Two What's in a Wow?: People Who Wow! Edition, I am throwing a huge watch party. [coos] That's right, watch party for the members of the World Organization of Wowzers. [coos] Oh, why is it a watch party? Well, that's because this new, revamped version of Two What's in a Wow?: The People Who Wow! Edition is not just for your ear balls, Reggie. [coos] It's also for your eyeballs. [coos] And if you wanna get a sneak peek, we're playing the very first episode on Saturday, May 2nd in a members-only watch party. Not a member yet? Grown-ups, sign up today at tinkercast.com/wow to join