Tardigrades ‘n Space
Meet the quirky crew of the U.S.S. Eukaryote, Mac, Milli, Mike, Nano and Pico, as they introduce subjects of extreme wonders spanning the infitesmally small Microverse to the unimaginably vast Macroverse.
Tardigrades are amazing microscopic creatures! Living on every continent from the highest mountain to the deepest ocean trench, there are over 1,700 species of “water bears.” Adult “moss piglets” measure less than a millimeter in length and...
Hugh, the Manatee
Stereotyped as a mascot for wildlife conservation, Hugh is equally concerned for the welfare of humanity and an ecology of Stewardship: caring for another’s property with a spirit of ownership.
Molly
This gentle Mountain Gorilla connects with students on an emotional level. With her kitten Goldie in one arm, Molly is especially fond of children who struggle with social anxieties and sensory overload.
Laverne
This “angel with a slightly bent halo” harkens from “the lower east side of Heaven” and has a heavy accent to match. Naively narcissistic, Laverne inadvertently bumbles through object lessons on compassion, empathy and other socially positive character traits.
Dr. Bjork Gütwehl
As host of “All That is In Me,” Dr. Gütwehl introduces the fascinating forms and functions of human anatomy and physiology. He is occasionally joined by forensic scientist Funei Bunz.
Pompous Magnificus
This lackadaisical gastronaut trolls Mediterranean cuisine for easy recipes you can try at home. His favorite dish is Homer’s spaghetti with Mithra cheese and browned butter.
Full of sophomoric wisdom, he aspires to make famous his summary of a Latin lifestyle: “Vida brevis est. Togum induendum”. Look it up with Google Translate.
Professor Rhubarb
Dr. Tungsten Rhubarb earned his PhP* while flipping burgers in Frankfurt, Germany. Driven by a passion for mathematical precision, the Professor’s life work is published in his dessertation, “Four and Twenty Blackbirds” and built around his famed equation:
π = 2m^3(g)
The Professor hosts “I Like pi(e)”, which explores applied physics in every day life.
Sir Rhet Malaprop
A jack of all tirades and master of pun, Sir Malaprop famously misquotes the Masters and dabbles in dialects with his chaise lounge histories of words, phrase and genteel euphemisms.
Some common figures of speech are alliteration, anaphora, antimetabole, antithesis, apostrophe, assonance, hyperbole, irony, metonymy, onomatopoeia, paradox, personification, pun, simile, synecdoche, and understatement.
Host of “Accents Occidentally,” which helps viewers learn distinctive accents from around the world by interviewing native speakers, theater professionals and other resources.
Zeke
This Old Man is an accomplished character actor, from Noah to Moses to Ebenezer Scrooge. His geriatric humor brings laughter to all ages as he makes guest appearances on MrAnderson.Rock.