Jump, Jive, and Waggle
How can a bee give directions with a dance? Tayvin explores pheromones, the waggle dance, and the surprising ways a hive shares information. The title nods to Louis Prima, Keely Smith, and Sam Butera’s “Jump, Jive, An’ Wail.”
Nectar? I Barely Know Her
Honey seems simple, but every jar begins with flower nectar, a relay of bees, and an astonishing two million flowers. In the first From the Ground Up episode, Tayvin follows honey from flower to hive and explores why it can last for thousands of years.
Walk Before You Run a Server
What does a baby learning to walk have in common with building a home server? Tayvin confronts the discomfort of being a beginner while exploring baby steps and the learning curve.
The Cost of a Free Breakfast
Can a nearly free hot dog lead to a cart full of groceries? A return trip through Albuquerque explores loss leaders, complimentary breakfasts, and the small habits that quietly pass from one generation to the next.
Till Death Us Don’t Part
What happens after a couple ties the knot? A family wedding, a baby’s bedtime, and a temple sealing explore marriage expressions and the ordinary work behind lasting relationships.
Having a Ball as Time Flies By
How can a full day disappear so quickly? A board game, time with friends, and a cast party show why time flies when you’re having fun and what it means to have a ball.
A Brand New Day for the Kid in Me
What can make a childhood passion suddenly feel new again? A return to the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man brings out the kid in Tayvin and offers a closer look at the idea of your inner child.
The Dark Horse in a Black Box
A small theater, a retelling of King David, and a production that deserved a much larger audience. Tayvin explores David versus Goliath and dark horse, two expressions about underestimated people, surprising strength, and the roles power can make us play.
Begging for a Second Look
A two-minute trailer, an ancient story, and a crowd of critics who had already made up their minds. Tayvin explores “don’t judge a book by its cover,” why English speakers bend familiar idioms, and what we miss when first impressions become final.
Old Friends, New Harmonies
A concert, an old friendship, and two expressions for looking back: walking down memory lane and recognizing a blast from the past. Tayvin revisits early singing memories and the friends who unexpectedly brought them back to life.