Mysteries About True Histories (M.A.T.H.)

Episode Description: After successfully turning the POGS’ Prediction Calculator against itself, Max and Molly discover the system has evolved beyond its programming and is now consolidating power inside the iconic Atomium in Brussels, Belgium. To shut down the final mainframe, they must solve complex geometry problems, logic puzzles, and overload the supercomputer with powerful paradoxes. But just when victory is in sight – the All-Powerful POG reveals himself for one final showdown in this high stakes Season 2 Finale! Math Concepts: Circumference of a circle (C = πd); Measuring diameter and unit precision; Sphere geometry; Percentages & Subtraction; Degrees in a circle (360°); Logical reasoning and deductive problem solving; Paradoxes & self-referential logicHistory/Geography Concepts:  Thomas Edison and the development of electrical power grid (1882); The 1958 Brussels World Fair; The Atomium in Brussels, Belgium; Evolution of computing power and artificial intelligence themes

Episode Description: After avoiding being hacked – the POGS begin uninventing useful inventions such as electricity, cars, and even shoelaces, Even worse, Max and Molly realize the destructive prediction algorithm is spiraling out of control. Aunt Murgatroyd challenges the POGS to a showdown at the legendary Gunfight at the O.K. Corral to distract them, while the kids sneak into the local server site to reprogram the system. Can the team trick the algorithm into uninventing itself before everything good goes away? Math Concepts: Algorithms and computational logic; Pattern recognitionCause and effect in systems; Ratios and percentages (phone battery calculation: 60 ÷ 12 = 5 hours); Line segments and geometry humor referencesHistory/Geography Concepts:  The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral; Tombstone in the 1880s; Legendary Western figures – Wyatt Earp & Doc Holliday

Episode Description: After gaining Aunt Murgatroyd’s reluctant approval to work with Mr. Conklin, Max and Molly face their biggest coordination challenge yet: shutting down five POG servers across time simultaneously. When Conklin proposes uploading a secret virus instead, the team must weigh the mathematical probabilities of Plan A versus Plan B. As each Problem Solver races against a 30-minute timer in different historical eras, they discover even the smartest strategy can be hacked. Math Concepts:  Fractions and decimals; Percent increase and comparative reasoning; Time calculations & subtraction under pressure; Unit rate and pace (distance ÷ time = speed); Remainders and fractional divisionHistory/Geography Concepts: • FAO Schwarz toy store (1998 era retail culture); • Zildjian cymbals and Ottoman-era metalworking (1623 Istanbul); Napier’s Bones (early calculating tool); Colossus of Rhodes (Ancient Greece); Computer viruses and cybersecurity basics

Episode Description: While hiding out at an overnight sleepover at the London Science Museum, Max, Molly, Charlene, and Katrina search for the final hidden POG server. Along the way, they’re forced to work with Mr. Conklin, their old Math teacher and former troll, whose Math & pop culture skills may prove invaluable. But even after the Math is solved, shutting down the server proves trickier than expected. Math Concepts: Fractions and percentages; Division and estimating proportions; Multiplication with large numbers; Lattice multiplication; Place value (ones, tens, carrying digits); Repeated decimals and roundingHistory/Geography Concepts:  London Science Museum; Planetariums and astronomy education; Al-Khwarizmi and the origins of algebra; Rotary phones and pre-digital communication; Pop culture references from the 1980s

Episode Description: With the Time Radio repaired, Max and Molly learn the location of the final POG server — hiding in plain sight at the London Science Museum. Joined by Charlene and Katrina, they must use algebra, fractions, and logical patterns to narrow their search and unlock a hidden server before time runs out. But when they realize they’re being followed, solving Math problems becomes more urgent than ever. Math Concepts:  Circumference, radius, diameter & Pi; Dividing by fractions (flip and multiply); Algebraic expressions and variables; Lattice multiplicationHistory/Geography Concepts: History of computing & calculation; Charles Babbage & the Difference Engine; Ada Lovelace & early programming; John Napier & Napier’s Bones (1617); Early calculators & mechanical computation

Episode Description: When the Time Radio malfunctions, Max and Molly accidentally jump to the wrong time and place — landing on a volcanic island moments before the historic Krakatoa eruption! To fix their device, they explore buoyancy, density, and the physics of springs using Hooke’s Law. With time literally running out, teamwork and Math become their only way home. Math Concepts: Density and buoyancy; Volume and displaced water; Unit comparison and real-world measurement; Hooke’s Law (F = –kx);History/Geography Concepts:  The Krakatoa volcanic eruption (1883); Indonesian geography (Sumatra, Java, Rakata Island); Early scientific observation of sound waves and pressure.

Episode Description: The day starts with Max trying to score goals on the soccer field – but ends with the Problem Solvers trying to meet their goal of finding the next server.  This takes them back to Ancient Greece and the legendary Colossus of Rhodes statue.   There the foursome of Max, Molly, Katrina and Charlene use unit conversions, time calculations, and problem-solving to outsmart history without changing it. But when a shadowy figure appears, they realize the POGs may be closer than ever. Math Concepts: Circumference and diameter of a circle; Using π (Pi) to calculate diameter from circumference; Unit conversion (feet to inches, cubits to inches/feet); Area comparison using real-world objects (soccer balls vs. goal size); Multiplication strategies (mental math using ×11); Time calculationsHistory/Geography Concepts:  The Colossus of Rhodes and the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; Ancient Greece (Rhodes, 230 BCE); The Siege of Rhodes; Ancient measurement systems (cubits); Greek mythology (Helios, Oracle of Delphi)

Episode Description: The Problem Solvers follow a musical clue back to 17th-century Istanbul, where math, music, and history collide at the workshop of legendary cymbal maker Avedis Zildjian. Using solfège, fractions, percentages, and number patterns hidden inside familiar melodies, the team unlocks a musical combination protecting a POG server. But teamwork — and patience — are tested as they race to shut it down before moving on to the next threat. Math Concepts: Percentages and fractions; Division and decimals; Number sequences and patterns; Repeated values and doubling (74 × 2 = 148); Logical problem solving using constraints. History/Geography Concepts:  Solfège and musical scale degrees; Relationship between music and math; History of musical instruments (cymbals); Istanbul / Constantinople historical context; Cultural significance of music across time

Episode Description: The Problem Solvers search for a hidden POG server in Oshkosh using Math, maps, and an unexpected clue from an old pneumatic tube system. As they calculate area, distance, and city blocks, tensions rise over trust, teamwork, and Charlene’s true motives. In the end, a forgotten underground system reveals a surprising connection between past technology and modern threats. Math Concepts:  Percentages and probability; Area of squares & square roots; Square miles vs. square feet; Unit conversion (miles to feet); Estimation & rounding; Perfect squares (25, 49, 64, 81, 100)History/Geography Concepts:  Pneumatic tube transport systems (19th-century technology); How information was moved before digital communication; Land area measurement of cities; Analog vs. digital security systems

Episode Description: To stop the POGs’ prediction network, Max and Molly realize they need help—and fast. However, they are torn on whether or not they can trust Charlene.  To test her honesty, they recreate an experiment with a “lost” wallet stuffed with cash. Will Charlene pass the test?  As math, probability, and human behavior collide, the Problem Solvers learn that trust might be the most valuable currency of all. Math Concepts: Ratios and fractions; Percent conversion; Probability and win–loss percentages in sports; Division and rounding; Estimation and Averages; Multiplication with large numbersHistory/Geography Concepts: Real-world behavioral science experiment on lost wallets (conducted across 40 countries); Quarantine and disease prevention (mono); The concept of global research studies and data collection

Episode Description: During a break while playing Bingo – Max and Molly discover how probability shapes games of chance—right before a mysterious emoji message pulls them back into the hunt for the POGs. A hacked toy, a glitchy wi-fi signal from 1998, and a massive hidden server reveal the POGs’ terrifying “Prediction Calculator.” Now, the only way to stop them is to track their servers across time. Math Concepts: Probability in games of chance: bingo odds, coin-flip probability, randomness vs. strategy; Percentages; Circumference formula: C = 2πr; Simplifying operations by canceling factors (×4 and ÷4); Exponential calculationsHistory/Geography Concepts:  • FAO Schwarz; Early electronic toys: Super Talk Barbie, Teddy Ruxpin, Edison Dolls; Origin of the Butterfly Effect concept; Understanding how networks, servers, and digital communication evolved over time; The idea of encrypted information and decryption

Episode Description: While warming up indoors on a snowy day, Max and Molly review their mysterious clues about the POGs—until Max’s Alexa begins acting strangely. Decoding a message leads them to the famous toy store, FAO Schwarz, in 1998, where they overhear a secret meeting of sinister toy avatars plotting chaos across time. To stop them, Max and Molly decide they must become… moles. Math Concepts: Division with whole numbers and decimals; Multiplying decimals for cost calculations; Calculating time spans; Sound waves: how speed varies with temperature, medium, and environmental conditions.History/Geography Concepts: FAO Schwarz history (established 1862; cultural significance); Toy history: Tickle Me Elmo, Furbys, Teddy Ruxpin, and Edison Talking Dolls (late 19th-century experimental tech); Reading direction of Asian writing systems (Chinese, Japanese, Korean: historic right-to-left vertical writing).

Episode Description: Summoned to a High Tribunal – Max and Molly must defend their claim that a Mole has infiltrated The Order of Problem Solvers. After passing a high-pressure test, they argue their case—but nothing goes as planned. But in a twist, they discover that nothing might actually be the answer to their problems – and that perhaps the best Mole… is no Mole at all! Math Concepts:  Measuring time using heart rate; Division with remainders: 273 ÷ 78 = 3 + 39/78; Reducing fractions using divisibility rules; Divisibility rule for 3 (digit sum test); Identifying prime numbers.History/Geography Concepts:  Logic tests and tribunals (judicial structure, evidence, burden of proof); Concepts of espionage, infiltration, and “false leads.”; Idiom origins: “wild goose chase.”; Critical thinking and evaluating assumptions vs. evidence. 

Episode Description: It’s the holidays, and Max and Molly are ready for two weeks of cookie-eating and cocoa-sipping—until a mysterious package arrives down the chimney. When the gift leads them to a riddle-filled party at Problem Solver HQ – fun Math games turn into accusations including Max making a shocking claim – that a Mole might be among the Problem Solvers! Math Concepts:  Multiplication for calculating time off from school; Probability and odds; Multiples of 3 and 4; Prime number identification; Reinforcement of number theory and divisibility rules.History/Geography Concepts: Ethical reasoning and logic in problem-solving; Historical references to “stooges” and wrongful accusation through time; Probability in games of chance and its real-world implications.

Episode Description: Max and Molly suspect one of their own might be a Mole inside the Problem Solvers. But when their investigation takes them on a mission to ancient Europe to save… cabbage, things spiral out of control—literally. As they battle Trolls, numbers, and paradoxes, they learn some problems can’t be solved in straight lines. Math Concepts:  Division of time and averages; Multiplication and proportion; Order of operations; Geometry: comparing circle vs. square perimeter-to-area ratios; Perimeter and circumference formulas: History/Geography Concepts:  Ancient Greece and Zeno’s Dichotomy Paradox (motion as illusion); Western Europe around 1000 BCE and early cultivation of Brassica oleracea (wild cabbage).

Episode Description: When Charlene mysteriously vanishes “to Oz,” Max and Molly follow her back to 1876 Melbourne, Australia—just in time for a famous horse raise known as The Melbourne Cup. There, they meet 11-year-old jockey Peter St. Albans and his horse Briseis. As they calculate odds, distances, and speed, the trio learns a timeless lesson about choices, consequences, and doing what’s right. Math Concepts: Understanding odds and probability (24 to 1 betting odds mean a $1 bet wins $24); Probability of winning; Unit conversions and measurement: Proportional reasoning and rate; Basic multiplication and addition.History/Geography Concepts:  The Melbourne Cup (Australia’s major horse-racing event, first held in 1861); Historic jockey Peter St. Albans (Michael Bowden), the youngest to win the Melbourne Cup.

Episode Description: After soccer practice, Max and Molly stumble onto a new mystery when Max’s soccer Coach hands out bizarre “Zen” playbooks filled with riddles and impossible strategies. As they calculate the odds of success on the field, the pair begins to suspect Coach might be a secret Mole.  Math Concepts: • Probability and the Multiplication Rule;Regression to the Mean; Division and averaging (calculating goals per game and postseason stats):History/Geography Concepts:  Concepts of Zen and Koans (paradoxical riddles meant to teach mindfulness or enlightenment); Sports strategy and probability in real-world applications

Episode Description:  Max and Molly suspect their teachers, Mr. Avogadro and Mr. Zimmer, of plotting to change history—only to discover the two are secretly obsessed with role-playing games! Their investigation takes them back to 13th-century France, where they explore Carcassonne’s ancient walled city, stomp grapes, and calculate area, circumference, and distance using math. Math Concepts: Unit conversion (kilometers to miles); Circumference and radius of a circle; Area of a circle; Ratios and averages; Time and rate calculations History/Geography Concepts:  The medieval walled city of Carcassonne, France (origins around 3500 BCE); French unification under the crown (mid-13th century)Pre-printing press communication (town criers, hand-copied letters)

Episode Description: Max and Molly suspect that Mr. Avogadro’s student book club may be a front for Mole recruitment. Using Math to calculate reading goals, averages, and even a new “Suspicion Number” system inspired by mathematician Paul Erdős, they try to narrow down suspects. But when they overhear Mr. A and Mr. Z talking about “burrows” and “alternate history,” the mystery deepens. Math Concepts: Division with remainders; Multiplication to find daily/weekly totals;; Application of averages;Fractions/percentages; Graph theory-inspired reasoningHistory/Geography Concepts:  Misconceptions about animals (bats and moles’ eyesight/echolocation); Introduction to mathematician Paul Erdős and the Erdős Number System; Literature reference: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle

Episode Description: Max and Molly follow a tip that the POGs’ delivery recruits are meeting up at a Beatles’ concert in Liverpool, 1960. There, they not only enjoy seeing the Fab Four rise to fame but also discover their old teammate Katrina has been unwittingly working for the enemy through a mysterious “Spoon” app. Can they convince her to become a ‘Mole inside the Moles’ before history takes another disastrous turn? Math Concepts: Subtraction; Division/Averages; Basic proportional reasoning History/Geography Concepts:  The Beatles’ early career in Liverpool and rise to international fame; Historical events tied to Katrina’s deliveries (Watergate, Julius Caesar’s assassination, the Great Depression)

Episode Description: Max and Molly attempt to infiltrate the POGs by applying for a mysterious “Mole job” that sends them 2 million years back to Olduvai Gorge. There, they discover Homo habilis, early human tools, and the dangers of altering history—better known as “The Butterfly Effect.” Using Math to calculate volume, they dig a hole to bury a strange box. But could this simple action end up changing the future forever? Math Concepts: Volume formula: length × width × height (to determine hole depth);Large number comparisons (quadrillions vs trillions); Fractions, decimals, and multiplication; Time conversion (millions of years → human timeline).History/Geography Concepts:  Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania as a key anthropological site; Discovery of early human fossils (Mary Leakey, Homo habilis). The Butterfly Effect in relation to history and consequences. Fossilization and preservation conditions (lava and ash deposits).

Episode Description: Max and Molly are sent to Nazi-occupied Paris in 1941, where they team up with legendary entertainer and undercover spy Josephine Baker. Together, they climb the Eiffel Tower, use trigonometry to calculate distances, and smuggle secrets hidden in sheet music. Along the way, they learn how “hiding in plain sight” can be the most powerful disguise of all. Math Concepts: Subtraction with years (1941 – 1889 = 52 years since the Eiffel Tower was built); Division; Basic Trigonometry: (tangent ratio) to calculate the distance from the Eiffel Tower to Gare du Nord. History/Geography Concepts:  Nazi occupation of Paris during World War II; Famous jazz singer/dancer Josephine Baker’s role as a performer and spy for the French Resistance; The Eiffel Tower: built for the 1889 World’s Fair, height of 330 meters, and its use as a lookout point; Gare du Nord railway station and train travel during the war;Espionage techniques, including invisible ink and hiding intelligence in sheet music

Episode Description: When a flyer leads Max and Molly to new POG activity, Aunt M sends them to the Great Wall of China in 1601. There, they discover that what locals think is a terrifying “monster” is actually a POG transmission antenna. With the Commander eager to take credit, Max and Molly must rescue a strange printout that deepens the koan mystery. Math Concepts:  Time calculations (converting minutes → seconds, hours → minutes → seconds); Speed, distance, and pace (Molly’s run: 1.1 miles in 9:45 → pace calculations); Order of Operations (PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction); Prime vs composite numbers (e.g., 9 as the first odd composite number); Ratios and unit conversions (seconds to minutes, minutes to hours)History/Geography Concepts:  Geography: The Jiumenkou section of the Great Wall—unique as a bridge with nine arches spanning the Jiujiang River; History: Ming Dynasty China, 1601 CE; Cultural element: How myths and misunderstandings can grow around technology (locals mistaking a satellite dish for a monster); Philosophy: Koans (riddles used in Zen Buddhism to provoke deeper thought)

Episode Description:  Max, Molly, and Rufus are pulled into one of Alaska’s most legendary true stories: the 1925 Serum Run to Nome, Alaska. Teaming up with mushers like Wild Bill Shannon, Leonhard Seppala, and famous sled-dogs Togo and Balto, they brave blizzards, ice, and exhaustion to help deliver life-saving medicine. Along the way, they use Math, stamina, and teamwork with furry friends to help save a community. Math Concepts: Division and averages (150 ÷ 20 = 7.5 dogs per team) Distance, rate, and time calculations; Multiplication with decimals; Ratios and comparisons. History/Geography Concepts: History: The 1925 Serum Run to Nome (also called The Great Race of Mercy); Geography: Alaska, Nenana, Nome, Norton Sound, Arctic conditions; Biology: Dogs’ olfactory system (300 million receptors vs. 6 million in humans)

Episode Description: While erasing doodles for extra credit, Max and Molly stumble across a secret message from Aunt M hidden in the margin. It leads them to Burlington Bunker, a Cold War-era underground city in Corsham, England, where mysterious Morse code transmissions are being sent—possibly by the POGs or their underground allies, the Moles. With the help of a Problem Solving spy, Ames Blond, Max and Molly use pattern recognition, proportional reasoning, and division tricks to uncover a pattern in the coded transmissions. But just when they think the mission is over, they learn the transmissions are being sent... to Oshkosh. Math Concepts: Division & Multiplication relationships; Trick for dividing by 5: Multiply by 2 and move the decimal left one place; Parts of a Division Problem:  Dividend, Divisor, Quotient; Pattern Recognition; Basic Unit Conversions (minutes vs. seconds) History/Geography Concepts:  Applying math concepts to real-world spy scenarios; Burlington Bunker: Cold War-era government facility in England. Morse Code: Historical communication method, including its use on the Titanic.  Avogadro & Mole (Chemistry reference): Sneaky cross-curricular connection

Episode Description:  When Max and Molly receive a mysterious telegram, it sends them straight to the North Atlantic—just in time for the Titanic disaster. Luckily, they are aboard the RMS Carpathia – the ship that came to the rescue of the Titanic’s passenger.  Using math, maritime history, and quick thinking they are able to help with one of the greatest rescues at sea ever! Math Concepts:  Calculating distance between coordinates using the Haversine formula; Nautical miles and knots as units of distance and speed; Unit conversion: knots to miles per hour; Multiplication and division with decimals; Lifeboat capacity analysis through multiplication and addition.History/Geography Concepts: The sinking of the Titanic (April 14th, 1912); Role of the RMS Carpathia in the Titanic rescue; Guglielmo Marconi and the development of wireless communication; Lifeboat design innovation by Maria E. Beasley; Geography of the North Atlantic Ocean and use of coordinates; Contributions of Molly Brown & Captain Arthur Rostron; Women’s suffrage & early 20th-century activism

Episode Description: Trolly Moly the Trolls are back! A surprise messenger sends Max & Molly off to ancient Egypt to stop the Trolls from sabotaging the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria. Can they decode a watery weapon, navigate nautical math, and save one of the Seven Wonders of the World? Math Concepts:  Division and ratios; Patterns and extrapolation; Estimating and solving with proportional reasoning; Understanding speed units like knots and converting between degrees, arc minutes, and arc seconds; Calculating how long it takes to travel one degree of latitude at a given speed.History/Geography Concepts: The history and significance of the Lighthouse of Alexandria; Use of lighthouses in ancient maritime navigation; How ancient ports like Alexandria supported trade and cultural exchange; Protractors and angles in real-world physics (catapults); Cultural geography: Nile Delta, ancient Egypt, ancient Alexandria

Max and Molly follow a cryptic ice cream clue to the snowy peaks of the Himalayas, where they meet a Sherpa named Amarita and learn about the legend of the Yeti. As they explore the region’s history, they uncover how myths can protect culture, ecology, and even scare off evil. Along the way, they break down measurement conversions and altitude math to track their frosty path. But with POGs lurking nearby, their mission takes on a whole new layer of importance. Math Concepts:  Unit Conversion: Centimeters to inches/Inches to feet;Comparative Subtraction: Altitude difference between home and Mount Everest Base Camp (16,900 ft - 771 ft = 16,129 ft) Division & Estimation:Ice cream cost per sandwich (10 ÷ 12 ≈ $0.83)History/Geography Concepts:  Introduction to the Himalayas & Mount Everest; Folklore and the legend of the Yeti; Importance of Sherpas in Himalayan expeditions. Critical Thinking – Cryptids and the balance between myth and meaning; Legends as tools for conservation, unity, and wonder

Episode Description: When a marching band practice turns into a math-filled magic show, Max and Molly stumble upon suspicious activity involving real moles, fake teachers, and a very old-school printer. Can they figure out what the POGs are planning before it's too late? Math Concepts: Probability and Fractions: Calculating odds (e.g., 1 in 52 chance = 1.923%); Converting fractions to percentages (7/8 = 87.5%); Ratios & Proportions; Permutations with Repetition: 2^3 = 8 possible outcomes for 3 suspects being Mole or Not MoleHistory/Geography Concepts: Classic spy tools like encoded messages, antenna signals, and scroll-like printouts

Episode Description: Max and Molly team up with a surprising ally—Aunt M’s teenage boyfriend Murph—as they race to help save the Apollo 13 astronauts from disaster. But strange things are still happening in the time-warped school, and Charlene’s mysterious assignment might be more dangerous than she realizes. Math Concepts: Subtraction and Time Intervals; Multiplication and Division; Ratios and Proportions; Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation: Applying the formula for gravitational force (F = GMm/R²) to calculate acceleration from the moon’s pull; Unit Conversions & Scientific Notation: Newtons, kilograms, meters per second, volts. History/Geography Concepts: Apollo 13 Mission (1970): including learning about spacecraft structure (Command Module, Lunar Module), CO₂ scrubbers, and gravitational slingshot maneuvers.

Episode Description: Max and Molly are shocked to discover their school has mysteriously time-warped back to 1970—and so has Aunt Murgatroyd, who’s now a teenager again. As they navigate outdated vending machines, retro slang, and payphones, they realize something more sinister may be at play. For one thing, there is a rocket emergency in outer space – while closer to home, the POGs seem to be targeting a young Aunt M – and Charlene may be helping them! Math Concepts: Elapsed time calculation (i.e. - 2025 minus 1970 = 55 years); Basic probability concepts; Fractions and percentages; Pattern recognition; Estimation and coin math. History/Geography Concepts: The  Apollo 13 crisis – a real-world 1970 event involving NASA’s near-catastrophic moon mission. Cultural context of 1970s America: decor, fashion, technology, and retro candy

Episode Description: Max and Molly try to decode a mysterious POG message hidden in the Statue of Liberty's torch, but they are overwhelmed by permutations—until a clue from a previous mission shines new light. The clues lead them to 16th-century France, where they use a clever time trick to gain the trust of famed psychic, Nostradamus. Can he help them catch a POG Mole without blowing their cover? Math Concepts: Permutations without repetition (factorials); Simple multiplication and pattern building with factorials (7! = 5040; 8! = 40,320) History/Geography Concepts: Introduction to Nostradamus: his visions, writings, and court life in 16th-century France; Catherine de Medici and King Henri II’s court; Palace intrigue and the role of advisors in Renaissance politics; Zen koans and Buddhist philosophy

Episode Description: When a poetic message in a bottle leads Max and Molly back to 1835, they dive into an underwater mission to help Charles Darwin collect marine life for scientific study. Outfitted with SCUBA gear, they descend 99 feet into the ocean, facing rising pressure, nitrogen limits, and even a whale song or two. Along the way, they explore the invention of the aquarium and how light and sound behave underwater. The real treasure turns out to be a mysterious fossil—possibly linked to the POGs’ cryptic code. Math Concepts: Volume of a rectangular prism (Length × Width × Height), atmospheric pressure increases per 33 feet of depth, calculating percentage change (SCUBA air pressure reduction), estimating time and depth limitations based on pressure/nitrogen absorption, basic division with decimals and scientific notation (e.g., .00735), concept of buoyancy and neutral buoyancy as a balance of forces History/Geography Concepts: The Theory of Evolution & Charles Darwin’s 1835 voyage aboard the HMS BeagleGalapagos, marine iguanas and biodiversity, Invention of the aquarium by Jeanne Villepreux-Power (1832) Marine biology: coral, plankton, cephalopods, SCUBA mechanics, how light and sound waves behave differently in water vs. air Color absorption in deep water and its effect on perception, Early women scientists and scientific credit, Use of SCUBA gear: tank pressure, regulators, gauges, buoyancy vests

Episode Description: When Aunt Murgatroyd reveals a fractured Time Radio crystal is the cause behind Max’s missing soccer cleats, Molly’s misplaced drumsticks and a poorly timed time travel – the Problem Solvers are sent back to the Centennial International Exhibition in 1876 Philadelphia to get answers. While there, they uncover a secret POG message in the Statue of Liberty’s torch (which is on display). But just as they start to decode it, a familiar enemy appears with an unexpected twist. Math Concepts: Volume of a rhombic prism: V = ((D1 × D2) ÷ 2) × L; Breaking multiplication into parts for easier mental math; Multiplying and dividing decimals;Understanding and calculating angle sums (360° total; opposite angles equal); Basic principles of codebreaking and sequencing History/Geography Concepts: Centennial International Exhibition (Philadelphia, 1876); Construction and oxidation of the Statue of Liberty; Timeline of electrical invention (gas lamps vs. Edison's light bulb); 19th-century American coinage (Seated Liberty vs. modern quarters); U.S. cultural exports: ketchup, root beer, popcorn

Episode Description: As Max and Molly dive into Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ they discover just how dangerous misinformation can be—both on stage and in real life. Their mission sends them to India in 1930, where they meet Mahatma Gandhi in prison and attempt to calculate a daring jailbreak. But Gandhi isn’t looking to escape. Instead, he shares powerful lessons about resistance, strategy, and the threat posed by the Power-Hungry POGs – and how sometimes the best way to move forward is by staying put.  Math Concepts: Calculating volume of a rectangular prism (V = length × width × height); Unit conversions (cubic inches to pounds using weight per cubic inch); Introduction to force and momentum (mass × velocity); Dividing by powers of tenHistory/Geography Concepts: Mahatma Gandhi and his 1930 imprisonment during British colonial rule; The use of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience as protest; British colonization of India; The philosophy and global influence of Gandhi’s peaceful strategies; Introduction to Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and iambic pentameter

Episode Description:  Max is unhappy that his new soccer Coach is making him play defense until – a surprise mission sends him and Molly into the middle of the Battle for Rhodes in 305 BCE! There, they encounter the colossal Helepolis Siege Tower, built to lay waste to defending armies. Armed only with Math, teamwork, and quick thinking, they must escape capture and uncover the POGs’ latest plot before it's too late. Can The Problem Solvers survive one of History’s most epic standoffs? Math Concepts: Multiplying decimals & converting to fractions; Dividing and multiplying by powers of ten; The Area and Volume of a trapezoidal prism: V = ½(a + b) × h × lHistory/Geography Concepts: The Siege of Rhodes in 305 BCE; Ancient warfare strategy & city defense; Macedonian political conflicts after Alexander the Great’s death

Episode Description: Max and Molly must travel back in time to ancient Korea to take on a master of Baduk, a legendary game of strategy known today as “Go.” If they win they’ll secure a cryptic scroll containing a list of POG moles. But how do you beat a master at a game you’ve never even played before? Can our Problem Solvers use clever tactics, teamwork, and a touch of flattery to outwit a boastful opponent? You’ll have to listen to find out! Math Concepts: Area and multiplication (e.g., 19 × 19 = 361 possible moves on a Go board); Exponential thinking; Logical reasoning and pattern recognition.History/Geography Concepts: The History of Go/Baduk, originating in ancient China and played across Korea and Asia; The Koguryo Kingdom (475 CE), one of Korea’s ancient Three Kingdoms; The Samguk Sagi, Korea’s oldest surviving historical record

When Molly’s drumsticks mysteriously vanish, she and Max uncover a musical mystery leading them back to Ancient Egypt. Tasked with intercepting a secret message hidden in the Great Pyramid of Giza, they must use Math, musical scales and historical knowledge to crack an ancient code. But can they solve the puzzle before the Power-Hungry POGS get the upper hand? Math Concepts: Subtraction & Estimating; Percentages; Division with large numbers and simplifying using place value; Order of Operations; Musical Math History/Geography Concepts: The construction/evolution of the Great Pyramid of Giza; Ancient Egypt in 2625 BCE; Ancient Greek and modern interpretations of Egyptian engineering; Musical Modes named by the Greeks but used globally

Max and Molly arrive for the first day at their new school named after H.G. Wells—only to discover things may not be what they seem. A mysterious new classmate and a message from Aunt Murgatroyd kick off a new mission involving time travel and an undercover threat. Their assignment: travel back to 1842 to meet Ada Lovelace and stop a shadowy group (The Power-Hunger P.O.G.S.) from misusing the first computer algorithm. Math Concepts: Percentages and proportions (e.g., identifying .083% of students as possible spies); Exponents and squaring numbers (e.g., 2×2, 4×4, 16×16); Logical thinking and conditional statements (If/Then logic) Algorithm basics; Pattern recognition History/Geography Concepts: Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine; The origins of computer programming in 19th-century London; The idea of "moles" (spies) infiltrating organizations; H.G. Wells as a historical figure and author of The Time Machine

Max and Molly are graduating out of the First Level of Problem Solvers -- however the ceremony is interrupted when the lights go out. When the lights come back on —their gold Problem Solving medals are missing! From here, a riddle leads them to ancient inventions, hotel kitchens, and scientific methods to unmask a Mole (AKA a spy) and uncover a plot by their new, more powerful nemesis – the Power Hungry P.O.G.S.! MATH Concepts: Multiplication and multi-step equations; Averages; Volume and displacement; The formula for Density (D = M/V); Pythagorean Theorem HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY Concepts: Archimedes and the Archimedes Screw (ancient Egypt and Greece); Archimedes' principles of density and water displacement; Geography references: Constantinople/Istanbul, Nile River, Greece, Egypt; Spycraft and the metaphor of a “mole.”

The wait is over! The brand new season of Mysteries About True Histories is starting on Thursday 5/15!Max and Molly are back to use Math, History, Geography and Logic to take on a new, even more devious enemy -- THE POWER HUNGRY P.O.G.S.!Join Max and Molly on their time-traveling missions to stop the Power Hungry P.O.G.S from rewriting history!But be on the lookout for Moles and Spies hiding and lurking anywhere and everywhere -- including in plain sight! Can Max & Molly trust their new teachers, coaches, band leader or new friends?It’s up to Max, Molly, Aunt Murgatroyd and Friends New and Old to once again save the day by using their Problem Solving skills!New episodes begin 5/15/2025 with new episodes dropping every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Hey Problem Solvers! Thanks for making season 1 of Mysteries About True Histories so much fun! Max, Molly, Aunt M, and the whole gang are taking a little break. In the meantime, be sure to listen to any episodes you missed and re-listen to your favorites! You can even share the show with your friends, family, classmates, teachers and have a Mysteries About True Histories listening party! Make sure you stay subscribed so you don’t miss out when Season 2 starts up again in a few months this this same feed. See you soon!

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems!  This time you’ll need to put some basic Math skills to work in order to stop the Troublemaking Trolls from sabotaging the Transcontinental Railroad (the first railway to span the entire United States) in 1869! Grown-Ups, learn more about ReMarkable here: https://bit.ly/4aexdk5

In the Season 1 Finale – Max, Molly, and frenemies turned friends, Brad, and Katrina travel to the Tang Dynasty in 618 China to save the invention of ice cream from the Trolls’ sabotage. But with Mr. Conklin always one step ahead, can they truly save ice cream for the world and the future? Grown-Ups, learn more about ReMarkable here: https://bit.ly/4aexdk5

In the thrilling conclusion of The Case of the Vanishing Votes, Aunt Murgatroyd follows the Trolls’ trail to Gettysburg and beyond. Can you help her crack a tricky puzzle, travel to Washington, D.C., and stop the Trolls from rewriting history by tampering with the 1860 election? Grown-Ups, learn more about ReMarkable here: https://bit.ly/4aexdk5

Max and Molly board a train to Baltimore to ensure the safety of a historic ice cream shipment, only to uncover a Troll plot that threatens to erase the Blues from New Orleans—and with it, the evolution of American music! Racing against time, they follow the Trolls’ trail to New Orleans, where clever teamwork, tugboats, and a bit of Math save the day. Grown-Ups, learn more about ReMarkable here: https://bit.ly/4aexdk5

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems! This time, Aunt M travels to Ancient Athens, the birthplace of democracy, only to find the Troublemaking Trolls have been stealing votes! Can you help Aunt Murgatroyd find the votes and uncover their next plot. Grown-Ups, learn more about ReMarkable here: https://bit.ly/4aexdk5

This episode begins with good news and bad news. The good news is, Max brings ice cream back.  The bad news is, he miscalculated and ice cream is now sour.  However, Aunt Murgatroyd gives Max and Molly a free pass to go back and figure out where they went wrong. Of course, the Trolls are also going to use everything from train delays and stop lights to turn the ice cream into sour cream.  But thanks to their quick wits and a bit of Math and Problem Solving – Max and Molly are able to win the day! Grown-Ups, learn more about ReMarkable here: https://bit.ly/4aexdk5

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems! This time the Troublemaking Trolls are Air Traffic ConTROLLING—by hacking computer systems and crossing radio signals. Can you help Aunt Murgatroyd defeat the Trolls and help get her plane, and everyone else’s, off the ground? Grown-Ups, learn more about ReMarkable here: https://bit.ly/4aexdk5

Once again, Max is presented with a choice by Mr. Conklin (a secret Troublesome Troll)... rat out the other Problem Solvers and he’ll bring back ice cream.  However, Max is able to pull a fast one and escape Conklin’s clutches. Then, using his knowledge of History, he pays a visit to Jacob Fussel, the grandfather of American ice cream.  Could Max bring back ice cream on his own?  Meanwhile, Aunt M. and Molly are hot on his trail – knowing there could be trouble ahead! Grown-Ups, learn more about ReMarkable here: https://bit.ly/4aexdk5

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems! This time the Troublemaking Trolls are looking to remove one of the most helpful pieces of punctuation, the comma! See if you can figure out where and when to use a comma in order to know where and when the Trolls will strike. And then solve the Million Dollar Comma Challenge to thwart their efforts for good and sentence the Trolls to another defeat.  Grown-Ups, learn more about ReMarkable here: https://bit.ly/4aexdk5

The Problem Solvers are taking a much-needed break for the holidays! All new episodes are back on January 7th. In the meantime, revisit this classic episode and brush up on your problem solving skills! Max and Molly discover they had the same dream only to later realize it wasn't a dream!  They had actually traveled back in time thanks to the time machine Max's Aunt Murgatroyd sent them. But why? And how? Unfortunately, there's not a lot of time for questions because The Troublesome Trolls are on a mission to create problems and spread chaos throughout history! Will Max and Molly join The Problem Solvers and keep The Trolls from changing M.A.T.H. as we know it? Grown-Ups, learn more about ReMarkable here: https://bit.ly/4aexdk5

The Problem Solvers are taking a much-needed break for the holidays! All new episodes are back on January 7th. In the meantime, revisit this classic episode and brush up on your problem solving skills! Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems!  This time she has a riddle to solve that involves learning about ‘idioms’.  Next, you’ll need to put some basic Math skills to the test to keep the Troublemaking Trolls from causing cave chaos in the Ellora Caves in Ancient India!

The Problem Solvers are taking a much-needed break for the holidays! All new episodes are back on January 7th. In the meantime, revisit this classic episode and brush up on your problem solving skills! Max and Molly are playing video games after school when they're interrupted by a mysterious message from Max's Aunt Murgatroyd.  Suddenly, they're on a mission that's going to change their lives forever! 

The Problem Solvers are taking a much-needed break for the holidays! All new episodes are back on January 7th. In the meantime, revisit this classic episode and brush up on your problem solving skills! Aunt Murgatroyd is always on the lookout for new recruits to join the Secret Order of Problem Solvers.  On this first episode of Riddles, Puzzles & Problems!, Aunt M. challenges listeners to solve three different puzzles to see if they have what it takes to be a problem solver just like Max & Molly!

After encountering a strange creature, Max & Molly go back in time to the San Diego Zoo in 1923.  There they discover a zookeeper had once tried to make all the animals seem more frightening to lure in curious customers. This includes the guinea pig with fake fangs in its mouth that they discovered! While there, they help the zoo owner with a problem. But when the devious Mr. Conklin shows up, the Problem Solvers become separated by space and time!

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems! This time the Troublemaking Trolls are looking to turn Pleasantville, NY into Fartsville, USA, courtesy of an indigestible carbohydrate called raffinose. Can you help Aunt Murgatroyd defeat the Trolls before they upset the stomachs and noses of the entire town?

In a surprise move, Mr. Conklin comes to Max and tries to recruit him over to the Troll’s side! In return for joining the Trolls and handing over the Time Radio and names of other Problem Solvers – Mr. Conklin will reluctantly bring back ice cream.  But if Max refuses, the Trolls will un-invent soccer.  Max finds himself at a real crossroads where no decision has a good outcome!  What will he choose?

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems! This time the Troublemaking Trolls are out to undermine Hammurabi’s Code—an ancient collection of laws that still has relevance today. Can you help Aunt Murgatroyd defeat the Trolls and ensure lasting justice for all?

Max, in desperate need of ice cream, talks Molly into traveling back in time to Washington, DC in 1803. However, instead of getting ice cream from Dolley Madison, who was known to serve it to President Thomas Jefferson in the White House – Max and Molly are needed to crack a code and solve a problem involving the Louisiana Purchase for James Madison!   

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems! This time the Troublemaking Trolls are itching to rid Oshkosh of mosquitoes—and in doing so, throw the planet’s ecosystem out whack! Can you help Aunt Murgatroyd defeat the Trolls and save the planet? (Not to mention making hummingbirds and bats very happy by providing their favorite snack!)

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems! This time the Troublemaking Trolls have come up with a scheme to fill your home with garbage! Can you help Aunt M. take the trash, and the Trolls, out to the curb where they belong?

Max & Molly aren’t back home for long when they are sent on another mission by Aunt Murgatroyd. Of course, they still don’t have their time machine.  But that’s OK, it turns out there’s a secret door in the back of the supermarket freezer.  And speaking of freezing, the Problem Solvers are sent to Antarctica to help the crew of the HMS Endurance after they get stuck in the ice! Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems! This time the Troublemaking Trolls have gone back in time to see if they could instigate the dreaded Y2K computer bug and cause total chaos as computers fail at midnight as 1999 turns into the year 2000!  In real life, Y2K turned out to be a false alarm – but in the hands of the trolls, it could lead to a major, mainframe meltdown!

Max & Molly, now separated from the others, manage to make their way back to Osh Kosh – only to discover they are 100 years in the past!  While there, they come across a Troll plot to ruin the act of a young escape artist named…Houdini!  Can our Problem Solvers help one of the greatest magicians of all time, defeat Mr. Conklin and find their way home to the right no place AND time?      

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems! This time the Troublemaking Trolls are after the Domesday Book! (Pronounced Doomsday!) But don’t worry, it’s not as scary as it seems. The book is an 11th century census of Norman, England! Can you help Aunt M. defeat the trolls and save this invaluable treasure trove of historical data?

The gang escapes from one tunnel only to wind up in another.  Only this is no ordinary tunnel – it’s The Crystal Caves which can act like a time machine if used correctly.  Unfortunately, the Caves are beginning to flood. Luckily, HG Wells, famous author of the classic book The Time Machine (and a secret Problem Solver) arrives to help. Can the gang escape and get back to the future or will they wind up all wet?

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems! This time the Troublemaking Trolls are road raging against the machine—specifically traffic lights! Can you help Aunt M. answer a series of riddles to help defeat the Trolls and save Oshkosh, Wisconsin from an endless traffic jam?

Following the clues left behind by Aunt Murgatroyd, the Problem Solving quartet of Max, Molly, Katrina and Brad have finally found her.  However, the reunion celebration is short-lived as they discover they are caught in a Troll trap.  However, this isn’t the first time a Problem Solver has been caught in this trap.  They have left behind a series of puzzles that can be used to find a way out.  You just have to be a good enough Problem Solver to do it!    Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles,puzzles and problems! This time the Troublemaking Trolls have set their sights on Tesla—no, not the car, the inventor – Nikola Tesla! Can you help Aunt M. answer a series of riddles to help keep the lights on for Tesla’s AC power inventions?

The Problem Solving foursome of Max, Molly, Katrina and Brad follow clues from Italy to 1697 London in search of Mr. Conklin and Aunt Murgatroyd.  There they encounter a giant hedge maze.  Using their mathematical skills, they are able to work their way to a secret door in the ground.  But is Aunt Murgatroyd behind the trap door, or is it just a trap?

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems!  In this episode, the Troublemaking Trolls have their sights set on stopping Francis Bacon from publishing an important book which helped introduce the Scientific Method of inductive reasoning!  Using some Math and cooking skills, can you thwart the Trolls’ plan in the name of Science!    Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

After being thwarted by the Trolls & Mr. Conklin once again - our Problem Solvers are able to figure out another riddle clue from Aunt Murgatroyd and wind up in Florence, Italy in 1503.  But before they can find Aunt Murgatroyd, they need to solve an argument between genius art legends Michelangelo and Da Vinci! Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems!  This time the Troublemaking Trolls are messing with people’s mornings by swapping out their coffee beans at the local coffee shops! Can you help Aunt M. answer a series of riddles to help defeat the Trolls and keep the adults of Osh Kosh, Wisconsin from grinding to a halt!   Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Max & Molly, joined by Katrina & Brad, are hot on the trail of the missing Aunt Murgatroyd.  Following a clue Aunt M. managed to sneak out to them, they head first to a Hotel in Madrid, Spain in 1924 and then to a palace in Thailand in 1336.  Whoever said tracking down a kidnapped time traveler isn’t easy, sure wasn’t kidding!    Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems!  This time the no good, Troublemaking Trolls are trying to infest a beautiful island ecosystem with pesky, long-tailed rodents! Can you help Aunt M. figure out where to place her rat tracking equipment and then solve an equation to end the rat attack for good? Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Due to the Trolls’ less advanced time machine, Max & Molly are forced to bring in new recruits to help them on their mission.  Not knowing who they can trust, Max makes the case for Katrina; while Molly suggests Brad. It’s bad enough having to work with your frenemies, but are Katrina & Brad even up to the task? Max & Molly devise a clever test to find out!  Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems!  This time the Troublemaking Trolls are hiding secret messages in old, Apple Macintosh computers.  Can you help Aunt M. hack into the computers and decode the puzzling messages in time to stop whatever they’re up to? Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

With their ‘time radio’ now in the clutches of the Trolls, Max & Molly must figure out another way to travel time to solve mysteries & find Aunt Murgatroyd.  That’s when they realize that the Trolls also travel through time.  If they can find and operate the Trolls’ time machine they can maybe figure out a way to get Aunt Murgatroyd and their time machine back! Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems!  This time the Troublemaking Trolls have their devious little minds set on making the Rubik’s Cube unsolvable! It’s up to you to solve a cube based riddle to keep this top-selling puzzle-toy from becoming an impossible cube of chaos!  Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Max & Molly desperately try to locate Aunt Murgatroyd using the time on a stopped watch that Aunt Murgatroyd managed to send them.  The problem is, because the Trolls can travel time too – Aunt Murgatroyd could be anywhere and any time!  But just when they think they’ve figured things out – Mr. Conklin comes along and takes their Time Machine! Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems!  This time you’ll need to figure out some tricky Chess related puzzles to keep the Troublemaking Trolls from sabotaging a famous World Chess Tournament in 1972!  Can you figure out the winning move or will it be a checkmate?   Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Max & Molly, with some help from Brad, break into Mr. Conklin’s office to look for clues to Aunt Murgatroyd’s whereabouts. There they discover that Mr. Conklin and the Trolls aren’t done uninventing fun things. Next on the list… Play Doh.  It’s up to Max & Molly to go back in time, to a classroom in the year 1952, to keep Play Doh from also going bye-bye. Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems!  This time you’ll need to put some basic Math skills to work in order to stop the Troublemaking Trolls from sabotaging the Transcontinental Railroad (the first railway to span the entire United States) in 1869! Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

The Troublemaking Trolls, led by a revenge-seeking Mr. Conklin, take advantage of Aunt Murgatroyd’s helpful nature and set a trap for her at her favorite newsstand.  Now she is being held in the kitchen of a troll-run bakery. However, Aunt Murgatroyd is too crafty for them. She is able to sneak out clues in the pies that will hopefully lead Max & Molly to her.   Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Aunt Murgatroyd is back to challenge potential problem solvers with more riddles, puzzles and problems!  This time she has a riddle to solve that involves learning about ‘idioms’.  Next, you’ll need to put some basic Math skills to the test to keep the Troublemaking Trolls from causing cave chaos in the Ellora Caves in Ancient India! This podcast feed is filled with double the fun! On Tuesdays, check out Riddles, Puzzles, and Problems for mini-episodes that will test if you have what it takes to be a Problem Solver! Then on Thursdays, listen to full episodes of Mysteries About True Histories to join Max and Molly on their latest adventure! Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Max & Molly return to the present only to discover that ice cream no longer exists!  In fact, nobody has even heard of ice cream. Even more upsetting, the ice cream truck is now selling… VEGETABLES!  In a state of shock (and denial) the kids head to the grocery store to see if there is any ice cream there.  In the freezer section they learn from a fellow Problem Solver that not only is there no ice cream… but Aunt Murgatroyd has been kidnapped by the Troublemaking Trolls! Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Aunt Murgatroyd is always on the lookout for new recruits to join the Secret Order of Problem Solvers.  On this first episode of Riddles, Puzzles & Problems!, Aunt M. challenges listeners to solve three different puzzles to see if they have what it takes to be a problem solver just like Max & Molly! This podcast feed is filled with double the fun! On Tuesdays, check out Riddles, Puzzles, and Problems for mini-episodes that will test if you have what it takes to be a Problem Solver! Then on Thursdays, listen to full episodes of Mysteries About True Histories to join Max and Molly on their latest adventure! Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

After piecing together all the clues they've gathered from problem solving, Max & Molly finally know the right time and place to go back to with their time machine.  Their mission:  travel back to Ancient China to stop the Trolls from un-inventing ice cream!  That's right, ice cream was first invented in Ancient China by a chef looking to impress the Emperor. But it's not going to be easy -- especially since the Trolls know who Max & Molly are and have more dirty tricks up their sleeves. Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Max & Molly search the office of Mr. Conklin (a Troublemaking Troll masquerading as a Teacher).  They discover clues leading them back in time to witness a young Mr. Conklin losing an Academic Contest due to his hatred of ice cream.  Could this incident somehow be related to the Troll's big plans?  Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

Max & Molly decipher the number and letter clues, left behind by the Trolls, that they've collected from their last 10 missions. They realize they probably add up to a date.  But which is the day and which is the year?  To try and find out, they begin entering various combinations of dates into their time machine to see if any lead to a problem for them to solve.  While they encounter some interesting people and places (including the distant future), they don't find any problems. Which of course, is a problem. Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

After first trying to put together the clues they've assembled from their previous missions, Max & Molly are sent to Wales in 1971 to stop the Trolls from causing trouble on Decimal Day. This is the day the UK changed their money system to units of 10. Well, sure enough, the Trolls ARE up to no good and are attempting to put counterfeit coins into circulation. It's up to the Problem Solvers to use Math to discover the fake coins and save Decimal Day. Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Max & Molly head to Ancient Rome to help a hero named Hero flood the Colosseum for an epic Naval Battle.  But it's not going to be easy.  For starters they need to figure out whether certain numbers are prime or not.  But that's not all. They're also going to need to think like an Ancient Roman if they're going to put all the levers in the correct positions! Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Max & Molly go back in time to the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, which is showcasing the inventions of the future.  But since they are from the future they know what did or didn't make the cut.  But that's not the reason they are there.  Instead, they are on a mission to gather clues and figure out what sneaky plan the Troublemaking Trolls are up to.  Because the Trolls are definitely up to something! Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

After being delayed by construction on the way to school, Max & Molly go back in time to settle a dispute about the building of the Diolkos, an important road in Ancient Greece. At first, they are accused of stealing and thrown in the dungeon. But by using Math, Logic and Problem Solving, the kids save the day, clear their names and earn their freedom!    Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Max & Molly travel back in time and meet famed author and humorist Mark Twain (writer of Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn).  Together the three of them must help get President Abraham Lincoln to Gettysburg, by train, in time to deliver his famous speech.  But it won't be easy after the Troublemaking Trolls damage the railroad. Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

After a quick confrontation with Mr. Conklin (a Troll working as a Teacher), Max & Molly are sent to the Internation Space Station (ISS) orbiting Earth at 18,000 miles per hour! It seems the ISS is moving further out into space because the Troublesome Trolls locked their thrusters. It's up to the Problem Solvers to crack the code and get the thrusters working again before the ISS becomes lost in space! Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

After calculating just how fast Molly can run, the Problem Solvers are summoned to Hawaii in 1969, just after the first Moon Landing.  There, they are brought to an Air Force Base to help unscramble a top secret satellite that is needed to track the Astronaut's return to Earth.  If Max & Molly can't undo the Troublemaking Trolls' satellite sabotage, the hero lunar Astronauts might not make it back home safely.  Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Max and Molly are needed in 1665 England to make sure nothing stops Sir Isaac Newton from coming up with his theory of gravity!  Newton discovered his theory of gravity by seeing an apple fall from a tree... But the Troublesome Trolls picked all the apples in the orchard!  Max and Molly must come up with a new plan to inspire Newton's theory. But the Troublesome Trolls picked all the apples in the orchard! Max and Molly must come up with a new plan to inspire Newton's theory. Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

After discovering their Spanish Teacher may be a friend of the Problem Solvers, Max and Molly are sent to 250 C.E. Mexico to help an Aztec community save their crop harvest. An angry rain God who has been making it rain for weeks!  Along the way, they learn about ancient Aztec & Mayan Gods, Mexican pyramides, the 'Day of the Dead' festival and the purpose of the Jade Dragon (a statue they received back in Episode 3!). But will it be enough to defeat the Troublesome Trolls, appease the God Quetzalcoatl, save the harvest, AND figure out another clue?   Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

After a close call with Brad eavesdropping on them, Max & Molly head to 1684 Amsterdam in the Netherlands to stop the Troublesome Trolls from lowering the measurement of seawater and causing chaos in this canal-filled city.   While there, they come upon a secret hideout for Troublesome Trolls as well as Willem from the Water Authority who claims he's there to help with their mission. But is Willem to be trusted?  Find out as Max & Molly go on a Double-Dutch mystery adventure. Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

After Molly teaches Max a fun way to guess any number someone is thinking of, the Problem Solvers are sent on a mission to Peru. They must prevent the Troublesome Trolls from erasing ancient carvings of people and animals that are the length of 3 football fields!  Max and Molly decide to create their own carving and trick the Trolls into erasing that instead. But they're going to need help. The local Prince is amazed by their math tricks and agrees to work with them. But there is one last riddle to solve that may unlock a clue as to the Trolls' true purpose! Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

After discovering a secret Troublesome Troll Calendar in their teacher's office, Max and Molly are sent on a mission to 1623 Constantinople, Turkey. This time, they need to help Avedis Ziljan, the maker of the famous Ziljan drum cymbals.  As a drummer in the school orchestra, Molly is thrilled! Max is just happy not to be in Math class. They soon learn that a clue has been hidden in a famous mosque, but the only way to get past the locked door is to play the 'perfect pair of cymbals.'  Will Max & Molly be able to use Math to figure out which of the hundreds of cymbals are the perfect pair? Will they be able to solve the riddle of the mosque and get the clue? You're about to find out! Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

After trying to get their prized jade dragon back from Mr. Conklin (their teacher who is secretly a Troublesome Troll!), Max and Molly are sent on a mission that takes place in 17th Century, England. They’re tasked with helping a Hat Maker solve a riddle posed by the Duchess, who is quite fond of riddles and puzzles.   Using math and the power of optical illusions, our duo is able to save the day and outwit and 'out riddle' the Duchess herself!   Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Max and Molly are officially settling in as Problem Solvers! This time, they’re headed to Ancient Greece to meet up with famed mathematician and architect Pythagoras.   There, they discover the Troublesome Trolls have sabotaged Pythagoras's temple and hidden all his triangles.  However, by using a little math, including Pythagoras's own undiscovered theorem, they are able to pull the curtain back on the mystery and find the missing triangles! Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

It’s time for Max and Molly’s first mission as Problem Solvers! Destination: early 19th Century China. The famous Pirate Queen Zheng Yi Sao needs help smuggling some cargo that was stolen by the Troublesome Trolls. Back at school, could one of Max and Molly’s teachers also be a Troublesome Troll?!

Max and Molly discover they had the same dream only to later realize it wasn't a dream!  They had actually traveled back in time thanks to the time machine Max's Aunt Murgatroyd sent them. But why? And how? Unfortunately, there's not a lot of time for questions because The Troublesome Trolls are on a mission to create problems and spread chaos throughout history! Will Max and Molly join The Problem Solvers and keep The Trolls from changing M.A.T.H. as we know it? Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Max and Molly are playing video games after school when they're interrupted by a mysterious message from Max's Aunt Murgatroyd.  Suddenly, they're on a mission that's going to change their lives forever! Want more podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Welcome to Mysteries About True Histories (aka M.A.T.H.)! Premiering on April 18th. Mysteries About True Histories is a podcast for kids where every episode promises an exhilarating mix of adventure, comedy, and educational exploration! Follow along as Max and Molly are recruited into a secret order of Problem Solvers who time travel while solving logic and math problems created by their arch nemeses, The Troublesome Trolls.  This series is perfect for kids ages six and up. Tune in every Thursday for a brand new episode of Mysteries About True Histories! Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here Learn more about Starglow Media here Follow Starglow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube