WeWow Mystery Week – Day 1: The Mystery of the Golden Teeth (3/3/25)

Summary

Wow in the World – Episode Summary: WeWow Mystery Week – Day 1: The Mystery of the Golden Teeth

Release Date: March 3, 2025
Hosts: Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz
Podcast by: Tinkercast | Wondery

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1. Introduction and Live Event Announcement

The episode kicks off with Mindy Thomas engaging the listeners with an exciting announcement about an upcoming live event. She invites the audience to join her and her friend Carlie Q in Bethesda, Maryland, for a live competition called "Make It Wow." This event features children showcasing their inventive ideas in a "bonkerballs competition" game show format. Mindy enthuses:

“[00:00] Mindy Thomas: Hey Wowzer fams. Mindy here. ... We can't wait to make it wow with you this spring.”

This segment sets a vibrant and participatory tone for the episode, encouraging listener involvement beyond the podcast.

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2. Transition to Mystery Week

After the announcement, the focus shifts to the main content of the episode—Mystery Week. Guy Raz introduces the theme, but it’s Carlie Q and Mindy Thomas who take the lead in unfolding the mystery narrative.

“[01:26] Mindy Thomas: ... I'm Mindy.”
“[01:27] Carlie Q: And I'm Guy Raz.”

They reveal that this week coincides with Mindy's grandma GeForce's birthday, adding a personal touch to the storyline.

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3. The Birthday Surprise Gone Awry

Mindy shares a unique birthday surprise planned for her grandmother: a set of "golden teeth". However, things take an unexpected turn when the teeth mysteriously disappear from a locked safe in Mindy's living room.

“[01:55] Carlie Q: What is it?”
“[01:56] Mindy Thomas: A brand new set of golden teeth.”

The narrative quickly transitions from a simple birthday surprise to a whodunit scenario, as both hosts realize that the safe has been tampered with.

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4. Discovery of Clues and Engaging the Audience

Upon discovering the theft, Mindy and Carlie enlist the listeners' help to solve the mystery. They provide instructions for a fingerprint activity and solicit evidence such as pictures, videos, and security footage from the audience.

“[03:21] Mindy Thomas: ... we are going to need your help solving this case.”

This interactive approach not only immerses the audience in the mystery but also fosters a collaborative spirit essential for solving the case.

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5. Introduction to the Mystery Episode: Who Win? Wow. Mystery Edition

To set the sleuthing mood, Odie, a character in the podcast, introduces a special segment titled "Who Win? Wow. Mystery Edition." This segment delves into the infamous Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Heist, blending historical facts with the podcast's unique storytelling style.

“[03:46] And now, to get you in the sleuthing mood, we've got an episode of who Win? Wow. Mystery Edition.”

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6. Investigating the Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Heist

The episode intricately weaves a fictional investigation surrounding the real-life unsolved art heist of 1990. Odie, portrayed as a junior temporal analyst, begins analyzing clues related to the theft, uncovering details about the stolen artworks and potential suspects.

“[11:07] Amber: Oh, my goodness. It's a yellow ball with sticks in it on top of a person...”
“[11:15] Odie: ...time sealed event referenced is the Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Heist.”

The narrative explores different theories, including internal betrayal, organized crime involvement, and even extraterrestrial interference, keeping listeners engaged with speculative twists.

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7. Encounter with Lewis and Further Complications

During the investigation, Odie encounters Lewis, the museum's curator, who is portrayed as skeptical yet cooperative. Their interaction hints at deeper conspiracies and raises questions about the security protocols during the heist.

“[15:31] Lewis: I'm the curator of the Isabella.”
“[16:21] Lewis: ...the whole thing took exactly 81 minutes.”

This encounter adds layers to the mystery, suggesting that the heist might involve more than just straightforward theft.

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8. Uncovering New Leads and Theories

As the investigation progresses, Nibbles, a rat companion, uncovers that a security guard, Rick Abath, may have been complicit in the heist. This revelation introduces a potential insider threat, complicating the narrative.

“[19:04] Nibbles: ...one of the security guards, Rick Abbas, was working during that night.”
“[19:37] Nibbles: ...apparently he submitted his resignation not long before the heist.”

Additionally, Hdad, the podcast's AI assistant, provides further insights into FBI theories, including the possibility of organized crime involvement.

“[21:27] Hdad: A reward of $10 million was offered ... Why didn’t they catch the thief?”

These developments enrich the storyline, offering multiple angles for listeners to consider and speculate upon.

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9. Climactic Near Capture and Resolution

In a tense climax, Odie narrowly avoids capture by the FBI while attempting to move forward with the investigation. The episode culminates in reinforcing the ongoing nature of the mystery, emphasizing that the stolen art remains missing despite active efforts.

“[23:37] Guy Raz: Hey.”
“[23:48] Amber: Whoa. What happened, Basement Companion?”
“[24:47] Odie: ...someone thought it was important enough to put it in a museum.”

This unresolved ending maintains suspense, encouraging listeners to stay tuned for future episodes.

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10. Key Takeaways and Inspirational Messages

Towards the conclusion, Odie reflects on the significance of art, highlighting that the value of art transcends its creation and lies in its appreciation and preservation.

“[25:12] Odie: ... all art is important and for everyone to enjoy.”
“[25:42] Odie: ...it was created in the first place and someone thought it was important enough to put it in a museum.”

This message serves as an inspiring takeaway, reinforcing the podcast's theme of fostering wonder and appreciation for science, technology, and innovation.

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Notable Quotes with Attribution and Timestamps

• Mindy Thomas: “[02:03] ...play her favorite songs.”
• Carlie Q: “[03:14] Mindy, I think birthday week may have just become mystery week. Whoa.”
• Odie: “[11:07] ...that was created in the first place and someone thought it was important enough to put it in a museum.”
• Lewis: “[16:21] ...the whole thing took exactly 81 minutes.”
• Nibbles: “[19:04] ...apparently he submitted his resignation not long before the heist.”

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Conclusion

"WeWow Mystery Week – Day 1: The Mystery of the Golden Teeth" masterfully blends interactive storytelling with real-world mysteries, engaging young listeners and their grown-ups alike. Through a mix of humor, suspense, and educational content, Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz create an immersive experience that not only entertains but also inspires curiosity and problem-solving skills. The incorporation of notable quotes and character-driven narratives ensures that the episode is both memorable and impactful, inviting listeners to actively participate in the unfolding mystery.

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Stay tuned for more episodes in the WeWow Mystery Week series, where each day brings new adventures, challenges, and opportunities to say "WOW"!

Transcript

[Mindy Thomas]

Hey Wowzer fams. Mindy here. And before we start the show, I've got a question for you. Are you ready to make It Wow? Okay, here's the deal. My buddy Carlie Q and I are hitting the road to make it wow with you in the DC area. That's right, we'll be making it wow in Bethesda, Maryland on Saturday, March 29th. Make it wow is a live bonkerballs competition game show where real little kids are the star of the show. Two teams of Wowzers will turn their wildest and weirdest ideas into jaw dropping inventions live on stage. Tickets are on sale now. Grown ups visit Tinkercast.com events to get your ticket today. That's Tinkercast.com events. We can't wait to make it wow with you this spring. But until then, let's get on with the show.

[Guy Raz]

Wow in the world.

[Hdad]

It's Wewow Week Houston.

[Carlie Q]

Hello and welcome to Wewow, a hands.

[Mindy Thomas]

On crash course in fun fun 101 for science seekers and adventuritos everywhere. I'm Mindy.

[Carlie Q]

And I'm Guy Raz.

[Mindy Thomas]

And it happens to be my grandma GeForce's birthday. So this week is birthday week?

[Nibbles]

Yeah.

[Carlie Q]

By the way, how old is GeForce turning this year?

[Mindy Thomas]

Well, so here's the thing. She says that she's 104, but I think she just tells everyone that to get the centenarian discount at the super senior super center.

[Carlie Q]

Okay, well, do you have any birthday surprises planned for her?

[Mindy Thomas]

Oh, you know it, Guy Raz. I got her a very special present.

[Carlie Q]

What is it?

[Mindy Thomas]

A brand new set of golden teeth.

[Carlie Q]

Whoa. New teeth?

[Mindy Thomas]

Fake teeth.

[Carlie Q]

You mean dentures.

[Mindy Thomas]

Yeah, and that's not all. Programmed them to chew at different speeds for different foods. And since these teeth are technically blue teeth, I added a speaker so that they play her favorite songs. Here, wanna see?

[Carlie Q]

Do I wanna. How could I pass up a chance to see the world's first pair of luxury smart teeth?

[Mindy Thomas]

Okay, so I locked them in this safe in my living room so I wouldn't lose them or blow them up by accident.

[Carlie Q]

That's a surprisingly good call.

[Mindy Thomas]

Okay, let me just get the door open.

[Odie]

The safe is empty.

[Mindy Thomas]

Where did the fake golden teeth go? They were right here.

[Carlie Q]

Is it possible you misplaced them?

[Mindy Thomas]

No way, Guy Raz. I know I locked them in here and I'm the only one who knows the code.

[Carlie Q]

Hang on. There's a smear of something inside the safe. It smells like applesauce.

[Mindy Thomas]

Oh, that's more than applesauce, Guy Raz. That is a clue. Look, there's a sweet, cinnamony fingerprint.

[Carlie Q]

Mindy, I think birthday week may have just become mystery week. Whoa.

[Mindy Thomas]

All right, everyone, if you're listening to this, we are going to need your help solving this case. Just go to tinkercast.com wewow to find instructions for your own fingerprint activity.

[Carlie Q]

And please send us pictures, videos, and grainy, out of focus security footage to tinkercast.com share we will get those fake teeth back.

[Mindy Thomas]

And now, to get you in the sleuthing mood, we've got an episode of who Win? Wow. Mystery Edition.

[Odie]

Hello, hello, and welcome back to the podcast that doesn't exist. Buckle up, everybody, because today we've got an episode full of stolen artwork, a $10 million reward, and I even get chased by the. I'm Carla Q. And this is who When. Wow. Mystery Edition.

[Guy Raz]

Our past is vast and wild. Many things have brought us to this day. As history has been compiled, some important details have slipped away in our spectacular shared existence. We consider it our business to recognize a few folks may not know, made important mentions, asked all the right questions. History will never be the same.

[Odie]

Good morning, Amber. Hi, Charlie. Carly. It's Carly.

[Guy Raz]

That's what I said.

[Odie]

Hi there, Stone. As you know, dear listeners, I work at Butt Head as a junior temporal analyst during business hours. Ooh, I love those shoes.

[Nibbles]

Chris, these are slippers.

[Odie]

I don't find these okay, but I spend my lunch breaks doing my real. Morning, Ruby. Hi, Jade. Investigating history's mysteries to bring my findings to you through this wow. Inducing podcast. Take care of those bunions, am I right? Great day, everybody. Hmm. As I walked down the stairs into the basement today, I felt like there was something missing, but I just couldn't put my finger on it. Not put my finger on it. My job as a junior temporal analyst is to catalog random historical events that come to me in thumb drive audio files dropped down a tube. All right. Down the tube come the files. And nothing makes me happier than when the historical event is time sealed. Yes. I am so happy. Time sealed. Event that makes me happy. Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy. Yes.

[Mindy Thomas]

Event.

[Lewis]

13 pieces of art, Boston.

[Odie]

It's 1990. Because that means it's time to sneak into Butthead's, one of a kind time traveling elevator to go back in time and investigate what's being hidden from this file. It's happening, unfortunately. Ugh, no. Oh, my goodness. It's only 9:30. Do you have to wait until lunchtime to use the elevator? All right, that's fine. Since my Clues had to do with art. It got me thinking about the basement and how there wasn't really anything beautiful and joyful down there. You know, there is really nothing beautiful or joyful down here. I got it. I decided to search on the computer for some bright and cheery artwork I could frame and display. One single Hang in there, Kitty cat poster tacked up to the wall just wasn't enough. Plus, Nibbles hates cats, and I'm obviously more of a rat person myself. Where are you, Nibbles? Ooh, good. I'd like your opinion on which art we should order for the base, my little rat friend. Nibbles. And I searched and searched. Art Carny. Art Blakey. Art Garfunkel. Art Belle. Oh, he sounds neat. Aha. Wall decoration art. And then we saw it. It's perfect. The cutest, most jolly picture of a fluffy mouse wearing a sunflower as a hat. And this p. This piece of artwork was called Sunflower Squeaks. Perfect name for such an excellent art piece.

[Guy Raz]

Hey there, Carly kids.

[Odie]

I bet you can guess who that is. Yep, it's Lewis, My least favorite fizzy water drinker at Butthead. Nibbles tends to scurry under my desk when he shows up. What do you want, Lewis?

[Rick Abath]

What do you have that I'd want, Carly Queen?

[Odie]

Well, I'm sharing those fizzy waters in the fridge, aren't I?

[Rick Abath]

These fizzy waters are company property, Carly. The Bureau gets them for everyone.

[Odie]

Welp, he had me there. Thanks for visiting, but you know, I'm actually kind of busy down here, so.

[Rick Abath]

Busy, huh? Those pictures on your screen don't look like the memo I asked you to write for the temporal coffee klatch next week.

[Odie]

Well, that's because I don't know what a coffee catch. What?

[Rick Abath]

Coffee klatch with a K. Two K's, actually. It's a social gathering. With coffee with a C. Why didn't.

[Odie]

You just say that?

[Rick Abath]

Because I have culture, unlike those pictures you're looking at. You're not buying art, are you?

[Odie]

If you must know, I am making a list of pictures for management to buy so I can liven up this basement. Don't you think it could use some charm?

[Rick Abath]

You're joking, right? Did you miss the budget email that management sent a few days ago?

[Odie]

No, I did not miss the email. I read every budget email, top to bottom, forwards and backwards. Sometimes I even print them out when the printer is working.

[Rick Abath]

Well, and it didn't say that art is on the list of important purchases.

[Odie]

Are you trying to tell me art Isn't important.

[Rick Abath]

I never said those words, Carli Q. But you should go ahead and ask management what they think. Just make sure I'm there to see their faces when you beg for money for art. See ya, Carly Q. And get me that memo ASAP. That means as soon as possible.

[Odie]

2, 3, 5, 7. 11. Some people count to 10 when they get angry. 17. I count prime numbers. You should try. Very soothing. 29.

[Mindy Thomas]

Attention, butt @ employees. Due to budgetary cuts, today's lunch break will be 47.4 seconds shorter than usual. Enjoy.

[Odie]

Phew. Saved by the bell. I was getting so frustrated I could have counted to 15,485,863. I pulled my handheld AI assistant HDAD out of my drawer to see if he could figure out what the new clues mean.

[Hdad]

Hdad powering up.

[Odie]

I plugged in my clues. 13 pieces of art, Boston, 1990. While H dad did his thing, I collected nibbles. We're going to the pack and my backpack. And made my way to the time traveling elevator. That's not bad, right?

[Rick Abath]

That's good.

[Odie]

Guess who?

[Amber]

Surprise, surprise, it's my basement companion.

[Odie]

Hello there, Odie. How are you on this beautiful day?

[Amber]

Is it beautiful? I only see this elevator.

[Odie]

Well, well, I thought about that and I wanted to make you something to show you how much I appreciate you letting me use the time traveling elevator all the time. So I made this picture for you.

[Amber]

Oh, my goodness. It's a yellow ball with sticks in it on top of a person standing on a green carpet.

[Odie]

No, it's you on a grassy hill with sun rays beaming on your face. And you're smiling. You do know how to smile, right?

[Amber]

This. This is Odie.

[Odie]

Are you crying?

[Hdad]

Analyzing Complete Thirteen Pieces of Art, Boston, 1990. It is with 97.032 accuracy that the time sealed event referenced is the Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Heist.

[Odie]

Art heist? People steal art? How disrespectful.

[Hdad]

Affirmative. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Heist is the biggest unsolved art heist in history.

[Odie]

Have you heard of this, Odie?

[Amber]

I. I have. Apparently, they never put new art in the places on the walls where this stolen art stood. There are empty frames throughout the museum.

[Odie]

Wow. They must think art is really important. Unlike the bosses at Butt Head.

[Amber]

What? They don't like art.

[Odie]

They think it's too expensive. But that room needs something. Am I supposed to look at dark, drab walls all day, every day for the rest of my life?

[Amber]

Oh, basement companion. It's not what you look at that matters. It's what you see.

[Odie]

Exactly. What I see is ugly walls and. Wait. Where are those chimes coming from?

[Amber]

Oh. Let's get moving. Basement companion, 47 seconds less for your lunch break. You know the rules. When you go to the past, you can't change or stop anything, so don't try. You may observe and ask questions, but do not meddle. Understand?

[Odie]

Understood.

[Amber]

When you arrive back in time, a card reader will remain where you came in. Use your key card and the elevator will reappear. You can also use it to fast forward to other time periods on the file. But you must be back here before the end of your lunch break.

[Odie]

Got it.

[Amber]

I'll drop you off two days after the art heist. Ready?

[Odie]

Ready.

[Amber]

Here we go. Oh, and I don't cry. Those were allergies.

[Odie]

Whoa. You know, this elevator could also use some. The elevator dropped us off in the alley next to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, right in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. There's not much to see in this alley but garbage. Let's go get a better look at the museum.

[Mindy Thomas]

Nibs, I'll go with you, but I.

[Nibbles]

Might come back and have at these dumpsters. Boston always did have top notch trash.

[Amber]

Whoa.

[Odie]

Look at the museum. The Gardner Museum was absolutely beautiful. I don't know much about architecture, but the building looked like a white brick palace with huge windows and tall chimneys on the roof. When was this museum built?

[Hdad]

Hdad Isabella Stewart Gardner and her husband Jack started to consider building a museum to house Isabella's large art collection in 1896. Construction began in 1899.

[Odie]

A whole house just for their own art. It sure is crowded out here. I guess stolen art is a big deal.

[Nibbles]

So what's the plan? Should we sneak in a side window or find a crack in the foundation to shimmy through?

[Odie]

Nibbles, you know I am not a rat, right?

[Nibbles]

Well, nobody's perfect.

[Odie]

That woman looks like she is coming right towards us. Quick, hop in my backpack, Nibbles.

[Nibbles]

Ooh. You had your old gym socks in here.

[Lewis]

Oh, thank goodness. I've been waiting and waiting. Are you the FBI agent sent to investigate the art heist? Please say yes. I can't possibly go on like this.

[Odie]

Ah, yes. Yes, that's me. FBI. Federal bi.

[Lewis]

Fabulous.

[Odie]

Mm.

[Lewis]

I'm the curator of the Isabella.

[Odie]

I am Special Agent Custard.

[Lewis]

Custard like a pie.

[Odie]

Custard like pie. Yes.

[Lewis]

Okay, let's get to it. We don't have a moment to spare. Welcome to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

[Odie]

The museum looked like someone's house. Someone's big house. So many paintings and sculptures with colorful wallpaper and comfortable chairs.

[Lewis]

More than 7500 works of art, 1500 rare books and 7000 historical objects. 13 less than there were last week.

[Odie]

If you had to guess what happened here, what would you say?

[Lewis]

I don't have to guess too hard. We have motion detectors. The whole thing took exactly 81 minutes.

[Odie]

Hmm. Well, let's retrace the steps of the thieves.

[Lewis]

Good idea. Follow me, please. This is the side entrance of the Isabella. It's locked and monitored by our security guard.

[Odie]

Monitored by guards? How did the thieves get in? Were they wearing police uniforms or something?

[Lewis]

Why, yes. Yes, they were.

[Odie]

Oh, you're good at this. It is a gift. It is also a curse. Do you have cameras?

[Lewis]

Not inside.

[Odie]

Why not?

[Lewis]

Why would we record what you can experience with your own eyes?

[Odie]

Huh?

[Lewis]

This is the Dutch room. The Pilferers cut Rembrandt's paintings called Christ in the Storm of the Sea of Galilee and A Lady and Gentleman in Black from their frames.

[Nibbles]

A lady and gentleman wearing black were cut. I am not prepared for violence, Schnibbles.

[Odie]

So when you say cut, you mean that the thieves cut the painting named A Lady and Gentleman in Black out of their frames when they stole them?

[Nibbles]

Yes. Oh, never mind.

[Lewis]

Can you imagine the audacity in this room? They removed two paintings. An ancient Chinese bronze beaker and one of Rembrandt's self portrait etchings.

[Nibbles]

Do I smell pie? I'm out of here.

[Lewis]

Next in the short gallery, five Dagard drawings and a bronze eagle finial were taken.

[Odie]

What's a finial?

[Hdad]

A finial is an ornament at the top end or corner of an object.

[Lewis]

Who is that?

[Odie]

Oh, this is just my device that gives me information. It's like a computer, but computers are huge.

[Lewis]

How could you be holding one in your hand?

[Odie]

You know, top secret FBI stuff. You actually never saw this? Okay, back to business. Is that all the pieces that were stolen?

[Lewis]

All my Manet's painting called Chez Tortoni was taken from the Blue room as well. 13 priceless works of art in all. How do you plan to track them down?

[Odie]

I need you to leave.

[Lewis]

Excuse me?

[Odie]

Please. To solve this case, I need to fully become one with the space. Yes, that is true. I need to be left alone.

[Lewis]

Okay. But I will return soon.

[Odie]

Thank you. I wasn't sure she was actually gonna leave. So what do you think happened? Nibbles. Nibbles. Nibbles, where are you? Where'd you go? You were scoping out the dumpsters Weren't you?

[Nibbles]

No. How could you? Although that is a very good idea. Sorry. Actually, I ran on and spied on the detectives in the security room. Turns out one of the security guards, Rick Abbas, was working during that night. Apparently, he submitted his resignation not long before the heist.

[Odie]

Hmm. So one of the security guards was already planning on quitting his job. So we need to find out if Rick was the security guard that opened the side door for the thieves.

[Nibbles]

The curator was right. You are pretty good at this.

[Odie]

Thank you.

[Nibbles]

Because apparently he was the security guard that opened the side door. He actually went against museum rules and let the thieves into the museum.

[Odie]

Well, but the thieves were disguised as police officers.

[Nibbles]

Yeah, you gotta respect the badge, I guess. Even if it's plastic. He let them in, they tied him and the other security guard up, and then they spent more than an hour robbing the joints.

[Odie]

81 minutes.

[Nibbles]

81 minutes.

[Odie]

Something seems fishy about this. I feel like there's more to it. Maybe it was aliens dressed like police. An extraterrestrial art heist.

[Nibbles]

Do aliens even like art?

[Odie]

I don't know. But remember, even when you don't think it could be aliens, it could be aliens.

[Nibbles]

You will never give up on aliens, will you?

[Odie]

Cosmically speaking? No, of course not. Hdad what info do you have on the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum security guards?

[Hdad]

Analyzing. Rick Abbott has never been removed from the suspect list, but he was never formally charged either.

[Odie]

Oh, that stinks. Does the FBI have any other theories?

[Hdad]

Another theory is that the art was stolen by known art thieves, Miles Gunner or Brian Michael McDevitt.

[Odie]

Ah, the plot thickens. Let's go pay a visit to these art stealing people.

[Hdad]

Miles Connor was imprisoned during the height, and the FBI could never build a case against Brian Michael McDevitt.

[Lewis]

Ugh.

[Odie]

Another dead end.

[Hdad]

The final FBI theory is that the mob is responsible.

[Odie]

The mob?

[Hdad]

An organized crime secret society that operates outside the law, but works hard to be accepted in the neighborhoods and cities where they live.

[Nibbles]

He's right. The art world often is connected to organized crime.

[Odie]

How do you know?

[Nibbles]

I have friends. I know people. Well, not people risk, but you get the idea.

[Odie]

Not really.

[Hdad]

A reward of $10 million was offered for information leading to the recovery of the 13 pieces of stolen art. $10 million dollar sign, emoji. Bag of money. Emoji.

[Odie]

$10 million is a lot of money. I think that shows how important art is.

[Nibbles]

I could buy a thousand dollars full of the world's best trash. And maybe one of those fidget spinners. I love those.

[Odie]

And I'd buy my own time traveling elevator so I could go wherever I want, whenever I want.

[Nibbles]

That's it.

[Odie]

Maybe a fidget spin or two. They are fun.

[Nibbles]

I know, right?

[Hdad]

Receiving file. Hold for recording. From August 2015. Statement from the U.S. attorney's office. The video footage released today shows an unidentified man.

[Odie]

Exactly.

[Hdad]

Exiting an automobile and then being allowed inside the museum against museum policy by a security guard 24 hours before the heist occur.

[Odie]

Wait. Does that solve the case?

[Hdad]

The images of the car and man are of very low resolution. The FBI is asking for the public's help in identifying you.

[Odie]

Wow. That means someone unidentified went into the museum the day before the heist. This is a huge piece of the puzzle. We should go talk to Rick Abath.

[Nibbles]

Rick. Abbas. Abbas. Abbas. Abba. How do you pronounce that? Carly?

[Lewis]

Excuse me. Agent Custard?

[Odie]

Yes, that's me.

[Lewis]

Well, see that gentleman over there with the coffee? That's Special Agent Powell from the FBI. He has a badge and everything. So, who are you again?

[Odie]

Lunch break is over. You have to excuse me.

[Lewis]

Get back here.

[Odie]

Imposter.

[Lewis]

Someone stop her.

[Odie]

Oh, nibbles, here comes the FBI. Hurry. Let's get to the card reader. There it is. Ooh. Come on. Well, they are right behind us.

[Nibbles]

You know, I never did get hard.

[Odie]

Quick, quick, quick, quick, quick.

[Nibbles]

The whole Jackson Pollock thing. Come on. I did that way before him with a packet of mustard and ketchup. On a Saturday. Let's go.

[Guy Raz]

Hey.

[Odie]

That was way too close.

[Amber]

Whoa. What happened, Basement Companion?

[Odie]

Oh, nothing I can't handle. And then I saw it. Odie, you put the picture I drew of you up on your wall.

[Amber]

Oh, did I? I love that no one has ever drawn a picture of me before. It deserves to be displayed.

[Odie]

I was blushing. Aw, shucks.

[Amber]

So, did you learn anything important about the mystery?

[Odie]

Oh, lots. There's still an active list of suspects, including a museum security guard who was on duty that night. And now there's a surveillance video showing an unidentified person being let into the place the night before the crime was committed. That could be a new lead.

[Amber]

Oh, you sound like a real gumshoe.

[Odie]

Sorry. I was in a lot of alleys, and I don't know what I stepped in.

[Amber]

No, no. Gumshoe means detective. You sound like a real detective.

[Odie]

Oh. Well, in that case, thank you.

[Amber]

So the paintings are still missing, huh?

[Odie]

Yeah. The FBI is still looking for them 30 years later. And there's a $10 million reward.

[Amber]

Oh, if I had that kind of money, I could finally go on the world elevator tour. A vacation visiting all of the world's most glorious elevators? Maybe someday.

[Odie]

Oh, that sounds fun. I also learned that it's not just art created by professionals that matters. Whether it was made by professional artists or amateurs like me. All art is important and for everyone to enjoy.

[Amber]

I completely agree. Enjoy the rest of your day, basement companion.

[Odie]

And enjoy your new art.

[Amber]

It really does look like me. Except I'm smiling.

[Odie]

I realized this week that who stole the Isabella Stewart Gardner art isn't as important as the the fact that it was created in the first place and someone thought it was important enough to put it in a museum.

[Guy Raz]

Blue.

[Rick Abath]

Hey, Carli Q. Or should I say Picasso? The wall is almost fully covered with drawings. Are you spending precious company time coloring?

[Odie]

It's our lunch break, Louis, and I'm making my own artwork to brighten up the place.

[Rick Abath]

Let me.

[Odie]

Hey, that's not done.

[Rick Abath]

What even is it?

[Odie]

It's a bottle of fizzy water. Your favorite. I was drawing it for you.

[Rick Abath]

For me?

[Odie]

You give me a hard time, Lewis, but I think we could be good friends. Maybe. Maybe. I might not be able to get management to spend money on professional art, but I can use my own art to make this place a little brighter and make people a little happier. I am so excited to see what all learn on my next time Sealed adventure. Until then, I'm Karlie Q signing off from your favorite podcast that doesn't exist. Everybody keeps getting something in their eye after I give them a piece of art. Hey, maybe you could make some artwork of your own. You could even draw me and Nibbles and a couple of aliens. Send it in. Okay, bye.

[Mindy Thomas]

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[Carlie Q]

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[Mindy Thomas]

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[Chris Terry]

HDEV initiating end credits mode. Who went wow. Mystery Edition is an original Tinkercast production with help from Gen Z Media. Handshake Emoji High five emoji for Tinkercast. The executive producers are Guy Raz, Mindy Thomas and Meredith Halpern Ranzer. The shows are written by Aaron Weissman, Danielle Nicki, Tom Van Kalken, Kenny Curtis and Mindy Thomas. Carly Shiraki is a producing consultant. Big shout outs to Jed Anderson, Steph Sosa, Henry Moskal, Jessica Bodega, Natasha Crandall, Rebecca Kaban, Sana Ali, Mohammed, Anna Dannecker, Anna Zagorski and the rest of the team at Tinkercast. Megaphone Emoji applause Emoji who went wow's theme song was composed and performed by the Pop ups. For more information on their three time Grammy nominated all ages music, find them at thepopups.com Producers for Gen Z Media are David Kreisman, Ben Strauss, Chris Terry, Claire McClanahan and Amy Cervini at gzmshows.com sound design and editing is by Chris Terry and Oded Lev Ari. Voice editing by Yoni Reckham. Headphones emoji, microphone emoji, thumbs up emoji. Original music was created by Jennifer Rocamp and voice direction is handled by David Kreisman. Our main cast features Carly Shiraki as Carly Q, Brandon Salerno as Lewis, Melissa Van Der Shiff as Nibbles the Rat, Kenny Curtis as Hdad, and Angela Desai as Odie. Want to Explore who when WOW's mysteries even further? You can find free activities and resources to extend the [e-mail] and if you have a time sealed mystery you want Carli Q to explore, email [e-mail] HDAD Powering off.

[Guy Raz]

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