Arthro-Pod

Jonathan Larson
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The home for Arthro-Pod,the podcast that teaches you about the weird and wonderful world of insects!

  1. 1D AGO

    Arthro-Pod Episode 196 The Arthropods of Pokémon Redux

    Join Jonathan and Michael as they return to the pocket universe of Pokémon to revisit the various arthropods you could catch there. This one has some cultural explorations of video games and gamer identities as well as conversation about why Pokémon might appeal specifically to the entomologists of the world.   Show Notes https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/ckenhi/a_barely_scientific_cladogram_of_arthropod_pokemon/#lightbox  https://academic.oup.com/ae/article/64/3/159/5098346 Entomology Today interview on last article https://entomologytoday.org/2018/10/22/how-pokemon-opens-door-entomology-education/ The Entomological Diversity of Pokemon https://jgeekstudies.org/2018/10/12/entomological-diversity-of-pokemon/ The Phylogeny of Pokemon https://www.improbable.com/airchives/paperair/volume18/v18i4/Phylogeny-Pokemon.pdf   Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review! Thank you so much for listening!

    1h 6m

  2. JAN 20

    Arthro-Pod EP 195: Insect News Roundup

    Happy New Year, Arthro-Pod Listeners! In this episode, each of the hosts choose an intriguing and slightly bizarre insect-related news story to dissect. Among the stories include 1) the controversial topic of cyborg cockroaches being developed for military applications, 2) a disturbing lawsuit involving bed bugs on a plane, and 3) the implications of granting legal rights to stingless bees in Peru. Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review! Thank you so much for listening!

    1h 2m

  3. JAN 1

    Arthro-Pod EP 194: Ice crawlers

    Happy 2025, Arthro-Pod listeners. We hope this year has treated you as well as it could have and that 2026 is better. During this cold wintery season, Michael and Jonathan say down to talk about ice crawlers, otherwise known as grylloblattids, those enigmatic insects that are associated with glaciers and high mountain environments. Or are they? Listen to the episode to find out why these insects are so cool, and how they deal with the cold.     Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!

    1h 11m

  4. 12/19/2025

    Arthro-Pod EP 193: Insects as Producers

    Hey there bug lovers! On today's episode, Jody, Michael, and Jonathan sit down and talk about the many wonder products that we can harvest from insects. This isn't just about eating insects, seasoned or not, but about the insects that make something for their own use that we have been able to figure out ways of harvesting and using as well. We talk honey, carmine, and more!   In addition, today we honor Bradon Coy of Lil' Dudes Insect Academy. Bradon has sadly left us, but his impact and dreams remain. If you have the means, you can honor his legacy by visiting https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/memorial and making a donation.

    1h 28m

  5. 12/17/2025

    Arthro-Pod EP 192: Insects and Mythology

    Hello bug lovers! Apologies for the delay but we hope you will enjoy this dive into insects and mythology. Jonathan takes us through the meaning of myth and religion before the while crew shares a story from a mythology that involves insects and they all dissect it. You can find a lot of different publications on this topic and it is a fruitful discussion to consider all the wats that insects and their relatives have affected religion.    Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!

    1h 15m

  6. 11/11/2025

    Arthro-Pod Episode 191: Chagas disease

    Welcome back Arthro-Pod listeners! Chagas disease has been in the news this year after a recent paper stated that it should be considered endemic to the United States. But what does that mean, and what evidence is there for the claim? This week Michael leads the crew in a discussion about Chagas disease and the kissing bugs that vector the pathogen that causes it. We talk about where the disease is primarily found, potential evolutionary history of the pathogen and kissing bugs, non-bug transmission routes, and whether we should be concerned that it is endemic to North America north of Mexico.   ----------------------------------------------- Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!

    1h 26m

  7. 11/01/2025

    Arthro-Pod Episode 190: Mimic (1997) for the Halloween Spectacular

    Two episodes in one week?! We wanted to make sure to drop this little treat off before the Halloween season officially passes. We hope you will tune in as Jody, Mike, and Jonathan discuss the 1997 cockroach horror film "Mimic". You'll never look at a Blattodean the same way again!   Show notes:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119675/  https://kickseat.com/written-reviews/2011/10/5/mimic-1997.html https://insessionfilm.com/film-at-25-mimic-a-rare-misfire-in-guillermo-del-toros-remarkable-career/   Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!

    1h 17m

  8. 10/29/2025

    Arthro-Pod Episode 189: New World Screwworm

    In this episode of Arthropod, hosts Jody and Michael delve into the unsettling topic of the New World Screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, a pest that has made headlines due to its potential impact on livestock and human health. They explore the biology and life cycle of the screwworm, the implications of myiasis, and the historical context of eradication efforts. The discussion highlights the innovative sterile insect technique that has been pivotal in controlling this pest, as well as the recent outbreaks and the importance of ongoing monitoring and vigilance to prevent its return. The episode concludes with a call for awareness and resources for those in affected areas. Resources: Panama-United States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworm (COPEG) USDA APHIS New World Screwworm National Cattlemen’s Beef Association New World Screwworm Resources CDC Clinical Overview of New World Screwworm US FDA Information for Veterinarians Texas A&M New World Screwworm Factsheets   Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!

    1h 1m
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The home for Arthro-Pod,the podcast that teaches you about the weird and wonderful world of insects!

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Larson
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyrighted under the Creative Commons Liscense
  • Show Website
    Arthro-Pod

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