Evolution Talk

Rick Coste
  • 4.8 (26)
  • NATURAL SCIENCES
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Evolution Talk Podcast

Everything you wanted to know about evolution by natural selection in short, easy to digest, episodes. Hosted, and produced by writer Rick Coste.

  1. SEPT 9

    Deception

    Challenging Mark Twain's assertion that "man is the only one that lies.", we discover that deception is a widespread evolutionary strategy employed by various species for survival and reproduction. Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episodes coming! Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy.   Music in this Episode Floating by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Pretty Melody by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Denouement by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Mutinee by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

    12 min
  2. Animal Communication

    AUG 26

    Animal Communication

    Let's enter the fascinating world of animal communication used by different species. We'll also touch on the evolutionary aspects of these communication systems Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episodes coming! Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy.   Music in this Episode Frogs by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Odd Wand by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Klink Tale by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

    12 min
  3. New Season - New Shows!

    AUG 15

    New Season - New Shows!

    The new season is about to kick and I’m really excited about it.  I’m always looking for ways to expand the show’s reach and science education, and to do so, I’ll need your help. I’d love to go back to a weekly show, be able to fully kick off a supplemental video channel, and provide materials for schools. I’ve also always wanted to bring the newsletter back. The show will always be free for all to enjoy.  To find out how you can help the show achieve it’s goals financially, please visit evolutiontalk.com/support.

    1 min

  4. AUG 12

    Island Laboratories

    The wonderful thing about islands is they continue to provide insights into the processes that shape life on Earth, reminding us of the incredible adaptability of life and the importance of preserving these unique ecosystems. They demonstrate how isolation, limited resources, and unique environmental pressures can drive the evolution of extraordinary adaptations. Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episodes coming! Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy.   Music in this Episode Ghost by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Firefly by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Kitten by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

    13 min
  5. Symbiosis

    JUL 29

    Symbiosis

    Imagine a world where different species live in close partnerships, essential for their survival. Tune in for a journey through millions of years of evolutionary cooperation, proving that in nature, no species is an island. Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episodes coming! Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy.   Music in this Episode Bright White by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Pink Gradient Hey by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Tra-la-la by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Wook by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

    9 min
  6. What Can Educators Do? Only A Theory Pt. 2

    JUL 15

    What Can Educators Do? Only A Theory Pt. 2

    Special guest Blake Touchet from the National Center for Science Education joins the show to discuss what teachers and educators can do both in and out of the classroom. Support the NCSE Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episodes coming! Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy. You can also check out the new YouTube channel!   Music in this Episode Frogs by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Chipper Dan by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Program Reverie by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Easygoing by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

    22 min
  7. Only A Theory Revisited - Part 1

    JUL 1

    Only A Theory Revisited - Part 1

    Blake Touchet from the National Center for Science Education joins me to discuss the age-old phrase that evolution is "Only a Theory".   Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episodes coming! Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy. You can also check out the new YouTube channel!   Music in this Episode Twinkie by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Jack by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com On a Wing by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

    22 min

  8. JUN 17

    The Evolution of Venom

    From ancient Conodonts to modern-day rattlesnakes, venom has independently evolved in a diverse array of creatures including snakes, spiders, scorpions, and even mammals like the platypus. Discover how venom serves as both a weapon for predation and a defense mechanism, and learn the crucial differences between venomous and poisonous animals. Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episodes coming! Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy. You can also check out the new YouTube channel!   Music in this Episode Saver by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Trader Ho Hey by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Mute Groove by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Skepto by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

    12 min
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Everything you wanted to know about evolution by natural selection in short, easy to digest, episodes. Hosted, and produced by writer Rick Coste.

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  • Creator
    Rick Coste
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2024
  • Episodes
    166
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Rick Coste Productions
  • Show Website
    Evolution Talk

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