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We take a critter’s eye view to explore how animal behavior parallels humans. Join comedians and science-lovers as we get inside the minds of animals

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We take a critter’s eye view to explore how animal behavior parallels humans. Join comedians and science-lovers as we get inside the minds of animals

    Backyard Science

    Backyard Science

    You can be a citizen scientist in your own backyard! Broods! Birds! And mushroom butts! I'm joined by podcaster and voice actress Janet Varney.

    Guest: Janet Varney 
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    • 1 hr 17 min
    Aeroplankton

    Aeroplankton

    They're in the air! There's billions of them! And they're tiny! We're talking about aeroplankton, what they're doing up there, and what happens when they get in your nose. 

    Guest: Soren Bowie

    Last week's mystery animal sound source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8Phip5U-Wo
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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Rats In The Walls

    Rats In The Walls

    Today, we talk RATS! From plague to pets, rats have had a huge impact on humanity! What was the role of rats in the plague? What even is a rat?? Should you keep them as pets??? And are we so different after all? 

    Guest: Jeff May

    Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/199aAaHgq-CmEoMcR4iRMnbePedjKrs0iafQalrKhp0I/edit?usp=sharing
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    • 1 hr 9 min
    Biomimicry

    Biomimicry

    We talk about wild human inventions inspired by animal designs!

    Guest: Ellen Weatherford

    Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZEGyyeNn8trH-FmcchVthmmppq8-XiQlKILt-9fIISk/edit?usp=sharing
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    • 1 hr 20 min
    Creature Classic®: Firing the Easter Bunny

    Creature Classic®: Firing the Easter Bunny

    Today on the show, we're doing a re-broadcast of an Easter classic! We're firing the Easter Bunny and looking for a replacement! That's right E.B., you're getting benched and we're sending another animal out there to make merry with the eggs and the flowers!

    Guest: Soren Bowie 

    Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uBq4b0mnk0TsQJfe5CqOZSg3Yk8CqCZ5vG5I1CgsYM8/edit?usp=sharing
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    • 1 hr
    Listener Q's: Tarzan, Frog Skins, Bird Dinner

    Listener Q's: Tarzan, Frog Skins, Bird Dinner

    I answer your questions, from the realism of Tarzan, to the details behind a frog Buffalo Bill, and how to best serve the birds of your community! 
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    • 30 min

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