Wild Thing

14/08/2025

Great conversation with WDET about nuclear energy as Michigan gets closer to reopening a decommissioned nuclear plant.

The Palisades nuclear plant in Covert Township got one step closer to reopening after federal regulators allowed the plant’s owners to

17/04/2025

Could it be extraterrestrial life? Maybe! (And regardless, how cool is it that we can see the atmospheric makeup of planets that are 124 light years away?)

The James Webb Space Telescope may have detected life-associated gas in the atmosphere of a far-off planet. The news is being greeted with both enthusiasm and skepticism.

07/02/2025

"...an excellent resource for young readers interested in understanding how science and magic have intersected so often that one could not exist without the other."

Nice review for "Do You Believe in Magic?" from AIPT Comics!

'Do You Believe in Magic?' is an excellent resource for young readers interested in understanding how science and magic have intersected over the centuries.

05/02/2025

Hi Wild Things! I hope to have an update on a potential new Wild Thing season for you soon but, in the meantime, here's another project I've been producing—Blood Vines. It's a story about wine fraud (and murder!) and you can hear the first episode everywhere you get your podcasts. The entire season is now available exclusively on Wondery+ (with a wider release on May 6). https://wondery.com/shows/blood-vines/

06/01/2025

Wild Thing makes the The New York Times! A friend sent this photo she took of the Sunday print edition—pretty thrilling (although I wish it wasn't under such sad circumstances...).

17/12/2024

"Do You Believe in Magic?" makes an appearance on Colorado Public Radio!

Kids' books often are infused with magic: potions, curses, spells and fortune-telling. Maybe it's because children can imagine a world adults might see as far-fetched. Now, a new book for kids ages 9-13 called "Do You Believe in Magic?" by Denver author Laura Krantz, describes how much of what is co...

27/10/2024

Do you live in the Denver area? I'll be doing a book event tomorrow evening (Monday, Oct. 28) at The Bookies Bookstore at 6pm! Come hear me talk about magic and science (and maybe do a magic trick)...

The Denver bookstore for children, families, and teachers!

10/10/2024

Another plug for "Do You Believe In Magic?" - even if you're not into words, I have no doubt you'll enjoy the amazing illustrations by . This is the third Wild Thing book he's done the art for and his creativity really makes them sparkle!

08/10/2024

It's publication day for "Do You Believe in Magic?"! Here's a quick interview I did with Great Day Colorado about the book - I hope it's spellbinding enough to convince you to get your own copy...

13/09/2024

I’m home in Idaho helping my parents clean out their house - came across this 1989 letter expressing my concerns about nuclear waste. Season Three was really the culmination of my life’s goals.

02/09/2024

Guess what's out in paperback!?!?! The Search for Sasquatch! Same great book, but you could say it has a lighter (ahem) footprint... perfect for your kids' next Bigfooting expedition!

23/03/2024

I love getting letters from listeners who've enjoyed the podcast and it's especially fun to hear if they've been inspired somehow. So it was a real treat to hear from Kari Cruver Medina about how season one influenced a composition she wrote for the Ladies' Bassoon Band.

Wild Thing inspires a composition about Bigfoot for a women’s bassoon quartet