Show Notes
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).
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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!
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?
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.
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.