The World According to Jeff Goldblum • 2020 - 2021 • 21 episodes • 8h:52m
The World According to Jeff Goldblum is a series told through the prism of Goldblum's inquisitive and entertaining mind, with each episode centered around something we all love - like sneakers or ice cream - as he pulls the thread on these deceptively familiar objects and unravels surprising connections, science and history.
Jeff takes a deep dive into the world of online gaming and explores its endless possibilities.
S1E6 • 2020 • Technology
Jeff cycles through the history of the bicycle and considers future advancements for the common mode of transport.
S1E7 • 2020 • Technology
Jeff takes a tour of the RV industry and befriends the people that call RVs their home away from home.
S1E8 • 2020 • Technology
Jeff investigates the world of cosmetics. He discovers the power to transform or enhance your identity.
S1E10 • 2020 • Technology
Jeff learns about sparkling gold when he takes a trip to show the rich joy of Jewelry.
S1E12 • 2020 • Technology
From a wild ride with a pack of huskies and a family of urban mushers to the weird and wonderful world of Instagram dogs to a puppy pile-on with a squad of trainee service dogs, Jeff meets every kind of working dog imaginable and gets to the heart of why dogs mean so much to us.
S2E1 • 2021 • Science
Jeff learns mind-bending tricks from Las Vegas icons Penn & Teller and has his perception of reality destroyed by viral superstar Zach King. But magic isn't all about big names and crazy illusions — for some; magic can be a celebration of nature, a connection to our cultural heritage and a means to explore our deepest selves.
S2E3 • 2021 • Science
Now a billion-dollar industry, Jeff learns the fireworks business is booming. From a dazzling drone display to spectacular stargazing, Jeff discovers how the feeling of awe affects us and the weird and wonderful ways we seek it out.
S2E4 • 2021 • Technology
Jeff puts his brain to the test as he embarks on an adventure with some bona fide geniuses to discover our fascination with puzzles. From working with a team of escape room enthusiasts and landing planes to a wild jazz improvisation session with Shimon, a marimba-playing robot, Jeff discovers how puzzles are more than just a hobby; they are the means through which we solve some of life's greatest problems.
S2E6 • 2021 • Brain
Jeff measures perfectly manicured lawns and sets sail with swashbuckling pirates before scaling some of the tallest trees in the world and linking up with the Wood Wide Web. Along the way, Jeff also helps a community garden and discovers how nurturing nature helps plants and humans to grow together.
S2E7 • 2021 • Technology
Jeff unwraps the weird and wacky ways we celebrate birthdays. From attending a heart-warming birthday party to partaking in some daredevil deeds with a septuagenarian, Jeff discovers why these special days are so memorable while making memories of his own ... by walking across burning hot coals.
S2E8 • 2021 • People
Jeff Goldblum grabs his magnifying glass for a close-up at our love of tiny things. From discovering how Lago’s help kids to be adults and adults to be kids to cooking a gourmet meal for a panel of discerning judges and diving for some marvellous microorganisms, Jeff reveals there's more to small stuff than toys and cuteness. These miniatures actually shape the world around us.
S2E9 • 2021 • Technology
Jeff challenges preconceived notions of bikers. From a clich?-busting all-woman club to the cutting-edge customization of electric motorcycles and the awe-inspiring journeys of one disabled motorcycling champion, Jeff will help us appreciate the freedom of the road. Liberty is truly an inclusive state of mind!
S2E10 • 2021 • Technology