Talk:Steve Spangler

notability

This guy is not notable. Sources cited are blog and vanity site, not WP:Reliable Sources by far. plz add some better sources and establish WP:Notability else article will be Afd'ed. Rumpelstiltskin223 22:22, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

I have added a Toronto Star article, I am working on getting more. (I have read the full article listed, not just the excerpt). Nzgabriel 22:30, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

He is notable. The fact that many people know about and try the Soda Gyser (Mentos put into Diet Coke) means that he is notable because he created that experiment. Armyrifle 11:31, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

The Mentos demo was first done by Lee Marek.

The explanation for the reaction on Spangler's page was clearly plagiarized from an article that has been posted since October 1999 in General Chemistry Online Why do Mentos mints foam when you drop them into soda pop?, which was cited in the spring 2001 issue of Chemistry, a publication of the American Chemical Society. 131.118.85.202 21:28, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

This page seems like it was likely written by Spangler himself. Some of the information is completely irrelevant to someone who is not particularly notable, parts of it seem designed to air a grudge he seems to have with another company. 67.165.232.130 (talk) 00:25, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

Mentos Eruption tone/npov

I have added the {{multipleissues}} template to this section due to the following:

• The section reads as if it has been lifted from another source such as a magazine article and in my opinion needs to be rewritten.
• The sentence "YouTube now boasts over 12,000 videos" is not relevent to the article.
• The sentence "[...]we would have to agree with MCM Senior Writer, Tim Parry, who put it in this way: “Steve Spangler Science Having the Best Week Ever…”" is not NPOV.

StealthFox 14:56, 10 September 2011 (UTC)

I've cleaned up that particular section. There's plenty more throughout the article though. - SummerPhD (talk) 15:53, 10 September 2011 (UTC)

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My name is Bryan Higgins and I'm trying to update this page. I'm not a Wikipedia content creator, but I'm trying to help keep this page updated with new content. I want to add a credit to this page for Steve Spangler's about his show called DIY Sci. I found this link on IMBD which I think is a trusted site - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6056924/?ref_=nm_knf_t3

Please let me know if I did any of this incorrectly. My Wikipedia username is Higginsworth Photography. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Higginsworth Photography (talk • contribs) 18:40, 22 February 2017 (UTC)

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Spangler is neither a scientist nor an educator. He is merely trying to make money and pass off nagic tricks as science. Science is about reflection on process and outcome, not on soda geysers without any discussion or thought for how and why. He is a self-promoting salesman masquerading as someone who knows science and wants to teach; money is his driver- that's it. Anyone who has been to a Steve Spangler Workshop knows that he is, in-fact, a science educator. As a matter of fact, hundreds of teachers sign up to take his science workshops every year. I am unsure who posted the comment above but I have to wonder if you are a teacher or if you work for a company that sees Steve Spangler Science as a competitor. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.117.9.117 (talk) 10:58, 22 March 2013 (UTC)

Last edited at 10:59, 22 March 2013 (UTC). Substituted at 07:04, 30 April 2016 (UTC)

UPDATES to consider for 2026

Disclosure: I am the subject of this article and am not editing it directly. I am proposing the following specific additions supported by independent third-party sources. Thank you for your consideration of these additions. I'm sorry if I do not know the proper way to add this to the TALK section. - Steve

Under OTHER WORK - Suggest renaming this section PUBLICATIONS

(Note: There are four new publications to add. I provided the ISBN for each new listing. I did not list the Amazon page or publisher page because I did not want you to think I was trying to promote the book. I just want to provide an online source for you to validate.)

Spangler has authored books focused on hands-on science education and classroom demonstrations, including:

Fire Bubbles and Exploding Toothpaste: More Unforgettable Experiments That Make Science Fun (Greenleaf Book Group, 2005). ISBN 978-1934384097.

Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes: Unforgettable Experiments That Make Science Fun (Greenleaf Book Group, 2008). ISBN 978-1934384110.

Smithsonian 10-Minute Science Experiments (Media Lab Books / Macmillan, 2019). ISBN 978-1948174114.

Steve Spangler’s Super-Cool Science Experiments for Kids (Media Lab Books / Macmillan, 2021). ISBN 978-1948174725.

Steve Spangler’s Mind-Blowing Science Experiments for Kids and Their Families (Media Lab Books / Macmillan, 2022). ISBN 978-1948174947.

The Engagement Effect: Cultivating Experiences That Ignite Connection, Build Trust, and Inspire Action (Forefront Books / Simon & Schuster, 2025). ISBN 978-1956383006. This book received the 2026 Axiom Business Book Silver Medal Award in the general leadership category.

Under the TELEVISION section, I am suggesting this addition. Spangler made multiple guest appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where he presented live science demonstrations from 2007 to 2022.

(Note to the editor: Since the show is no longer on the air, I cannot share links to each of the 27 episodes I was on. IMDB does list many of the appearances at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2773842/) Other sources include. 9NEWS — “Spangler goes west to visit Ellen” (Sep 22, 2007): https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/4-pm-show/spangler-goes-west-to-visit-ellen/73-343535849 9 News 9NEWS — “Steve Spangler’s spooky experiments on ‘Ellen’” (Nov 1, 2007): https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/4-pm-show/steve-spanglers-spooky-experiments-on-ellen/73-343148714 9 News 9NEWS — “Steve Spangler appears on Ellen Monday” (Oct 16, 2016): https://www.9news.com/article/entertainment/steve-spangler-appears-on-ellen-monday/73-336654890 9 News

Also under the TELEVISION section, I would propose this addition: He also hosted DIY Sci, a science-focused educational television series syndicated nationally as part of the Xploration Station programming block.

This is the source - Xploration Station — DIY Sci https://www.xplorationstation.com/show/xploration-diy-sci SteveSpanglerOfficial (talk) 23:03, 6 January 2026 (UTC)

2026 Update Request — COI Disclosure

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(This supersedes my earlier request posted January 6, 2026. The previous post can be disregarded.)

== 2026 Update Request — COI Disclosure == Disclosure: I am Steve Spangler, the subject of this article. Per Wikipedia's conflict of interest guidelines, I am not editing the article directly. I am requesting that an uninvolved editor consider the following specific additions and corrections, each supported by independent, third-party verifiable sources. I have organized these by section. Thank you for your time.

=== 1. Rename "Other Work" section to "Publications" and update book list ===

The current article states Spangler is "the author of seven books" and lists a mix of titles, several of which are incorrect or missing. The following is a complete and accurate list, with ISBNs for verification. Suggested replacement text: Spangler has authored nine books focused on hands-on science education and classroom demonstrations, including:

* Fire Bubbles and Exploding Toothpaste: More Unforgettable Experiments That Make Science Fun (Greenleaf Book Group, 2005). ISBN 978-1934384097.

* Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes: Unforgettable Experiments That Make Science Fun (Greenleaf Book Group, 2008). ISBN 978-1934384110.

* Smithsonian 10-Minute Science Experiments (Media Lab Books / Macmillan, 2019). ISBN 978-1948174114.

* Steve Spangler's Super-Cool Science Experiments for Kids (Media Lab Books / Macmillan, 2021). ISBN 978-1948174725.

* Steve Spangler's Mind-Blowing Science Experiments for Kids and Their Families (Media Lab Books / Macmillan, 2022). ISBN 978-1948174947.

* The Engagement Effect: Cultivating Experiences That Ignite Connection, Build Trust, and Inspire Action (Forefront Books / Simon & Schuster, 2025). ISBN 978-1956383006. This book received the Silver Medal in the Leadership – General category at the 2026 Axiom Business Book Awards.

=== 2. Television section — Add Ellen DeGeneres Show appearances ===

The article does not currently mention Spangler's recurring appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Suggested addition to the Television section: Spangler made 27 guest appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show between 2007 and 2022, presenting live science demonstrations. Sources (the show is no longer in production; individual episode pages are unavailable, but appearances are documented at the following):

*IMDB listing:

* 9NEWS — "Spangler goes west to visit Ellen" (September 22, 2007): * 9NEWS — "Steve Spangler's spooky experiments on 'Ellen'" (November 1, 2007): * 9NEWS — "Steve Spangler appears on Ellen Monday" (October 16, 2016):

=== 3. Television section — Add Xploration DIY Sci ===

The article does not mention Spangler's nationally syndicated television series. Suggested addition to the Television section: Spangler hosted DIY Sci, a science-focused educational television series syndicated nationally as part of the Xploration Station programming block. Source:

=== 4. Current role — STEM Educator in Residence, High Point University ===

The article does not reflect Spangler's current academic role. Suggested addition to the lead or biography section: Spangler serves as STEM Educator in Residence at High Point University, part of the university's Access to Innovators program, which connects students with industry leaders for mentorship and networking. Source and suggested citation:

I am happy to provide additional sourcing if needed. Thank you for considering these updates. — SteveSpanglerOfficial (talk) ~2026-25575-72 (talk) 22:45, 26 April 2026 (UTC)

References

Not done: your request appears to have been generated by a large language model. MediaKyle (talk) 18:09, 4 May 2026 (UTC)