The Frog's Bollocks James Stevens and Megan McCubbin
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A funny nature podcast with Megan McCubbin and James Stevens. Join the couple as they talk about their lives and that of the animals we share our planet with. From wacky behaviours and unexpected encounters, to head-to-head challenges between the hosts. Who will bring the ultimate wild stories and facts to the table? You get to decide! It's #TheFrogsBollocks!
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Ep 10. Battle of the Rainforest
It’s the final episode of Series 1! For this week, James and Megan delve into the science and folklore behind the northern lights which was seen all over the UK in the past week. Although on different sides of the country, they both had an amazing wildlife encounter whilst watching this beautiful phenomenon. ‘What The Fact?!’ this week centred around 'Rainforests'. Whoever wins this week’s competition will win the series as a whole… will it be the ‘Rhythm and Blues Lemurs’ or the ‘Electronica Eels’? We are also joined by the one and only Chris Packham who shares his story as well as a big call to action, asking listeners to join the Restore Nature Now march in London on June 22nd as he reminds us to ‘shout above the noise’ for wildlife.
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Ep 9. Cheerleader Crabs and Spider Florists
James and Megan catch up after another busy week, one with seabirds on some beautiful Scottish islands, and the other back filming a wild upcoming series for BBC1! The pair go head to head with their best facts about prey animals! Who will win this week? Cheerleader crabs or spider florists? Also, joining as a special guest is wildlife filmmaker and penguin adore-er, Ruth Peacey.
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Ep 8. Darts and Dance of Death
In this latest episode James and Megan catch up with their wildlife highlights and go head-to-head armed with their best story about the world’s most impressive hunters. These are not your typical lions, tigers and bears but are perhaps unexpected predators that have amazing abilities to catch and eat their prey. Which will you vote for to win… the most efficient predator in the world or nature's most ferocious mustelid? Also, it has been Earth Day recently, but is it as beneficial as it seams? We are also joined by PhD student, Eva Stewart, from London’s Natural History Museum who studies the mysterious world of the deep sea!
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Ep 7. Anglerfish vs Dolphins
The tides have turned and Megan has stepped ahead in the 'What the Fact?!' poll. This week's theme is 'mating', can James' Anglerfish fusion top Megan's Dolphin genitalia? All of this and more! This week's special guest is polar expert Rod Downie who is the Interim Director of Science at WWF-UK.
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Ep 6. Sexy Leopard Slug
In this weeks episode, Megan and James delve into the theme 'offspring' for their head-to-head battle. The world is full of amazing parental relationships, like the devoted octopus and strawberry dart frogs with dote on their young tadpoles individually, even carrying them on their backs to special pools. But who will take the crown? Will it be the unlikely twist of events between a funky plant and a fungus gnat or the epic care female orcas give to their fully-grown sons?! Joining us all the way from South Africa is Dr William Fowlds, an exceptional wildlife veterinarian and conservationist with a passion for rhinos.
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Ep 5. Hyena Anal Paste
In the week when the BBC's new series Mammals with Sir David Attenborough hit our screens, James and Megan reflect on some of their close (very close) mammal interactions! Meg describes her time filming hyena a**l paste and scanning a pregnant female in Namibia. But, who will win the epic 'What The Fact' this week?! Will it be hornet-buzzing bats or the devious blue butterfly caterpillars.. both are masters of mimicry but which will take the crown? They are also joined by special guest, PhD student Graihagh Guille, who spends her time studying the impacts of pesticides on freshwater species.
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Customer Reviews
I love this podcast
Such a good podcast, very laid back but with plenty of insights and scientific knowledge about all things nature. The theme tune has grown on me and accompanies me during the day like a little ear-worm that won’t stop, but not in a too annoying way 😀
Top Notch Podcast
Such a fun, informative podcast - James & Megan really are naturals so it’s like sitting down to listen to them have a natter or a blether about all things natural.
Smashing stuff. Love their enthusiasm and knowledge. Treat your ears & brains and give it a listen.
Nature brought to life
Really enjoying this podcast, love all the nature facts and information, both Megan and James are great at explaining all of this with humour and making it relatable.