Fieldnotes and Folklore

Bekah Simon
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Fieldnotes And Folklore is a naturalist's view of science, nature, and culture. Naturalist Bekah Simon takes listeners outdoors to learn about what is out there and how different types of people have used or thought about each topic.

  1. 07/22/2025

    Episode 22: Pigeons

    Send us a text After a long break, Fieldnotes and Folklore is back! Join in on this episode to learn what pigeon milk is and why pigeons aren't actually flying rats. Join the community Discord! Make sure to read all the rules before participating. https://discord.gg/VtABEzUCpG Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com Social media: - Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/ - Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore - TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore Support the show

    57 min

  2. 11/05/2024

    Episode 21: Fresno Nightcrawlers

    Send us a text You asked for it, and now it's finally here! The special cryptid episode on the Fresno Nightcrawlers. This episode, Bekah dives into these seemingly benign creatures, what they might be, and their cultural impact.  Fresno Nightcrawler Videos Presentation from the UFO conference in 2008: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_cjmy_ehiIShort video containing three different sets of footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnCuPHAW1I8Poland footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLcDscJoOfQOriginal Montana 2020 footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGrFierzwT4Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com Social media: - Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/ - Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore - TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore Support the show

    34 min

  3. 10/22/2024

    Episode 20: Reflections (Part 2)

    Send us a text Content warning beginning at 55 minutes 30 seconds: Domestic abuse, homelessness, mental health (does not go into detail) Continuing through the second half of her road trip, Naturalist Bekah Simon continues reflecting on her travels and experiences. She wraps up the reflections episodes by passing on knowledge from Robin Wall Kimmerer, an indigenous author and scientist, and sharing her own life changes. *Again, I am aware that the sound quality needs improvements. I am working to find a solution, as I did not realize how bad the wind would be in this recording. Website for Robin Wall Kimmerer: https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ Potawatomi word for "An Earthly Being": “Aakibmaadiziiwin” KINcentric world view and the need for new pronouns, Article written by Robin Wall Kimmerer: https://orionmagazine.org/article/speaking-of-nature/ October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month If you believe that yourself or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence/abuse, please reach out for help. Seeking professional mental health is also highly encouraged. YOU ARE WORTHY. Domestic Abuse Hotline Website: https://www.thehotline.org/ Suicide Prevention Hotline: https://988lifeline.org/ **Interview with Crystalina Mae to be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 12pm eastern time in the Fieldnotes and Folklore Facebook group page as a Facebook Live. Crystalina Mae's Podcast, The Witchy Historian: https://thewitchyhistorian.podbean.com/ Want to support a local indigenous organization? Here is a great one in the state of Ohio to support! https://www.naicco.com/ Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com Social media: - Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/ - Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore - TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore Support the show

    1h 5m

  4. 10/08/2024

    Episode 19: Reflections (Part 1)

    Send us a text Naturalist, Bekah Simon, describes what she has been doing while the podcast has been on pause. Join her as she reflects on her adventures across the country. *Unfortunately, the audio quality in this episode is not what I normally like it to be. I am hoping to have this fixed by the next time I record. **Interview with Crystalina Mae to be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 12pm eastern time in the Fieldnotes and Folklore Facebook group page as a Facebook Live.  Crystalina Mae's Podcast, The Witchy Historian: https://thewitchyhistorian.podbean.com/ Want to support a local indigenous organization? Here is a great one in the state of Ohio to support! https://www.naicco.com/ Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com Social media: - Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/ - Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore - TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore Support the show

    1h 2m

  5. 02/07/2024

    Episode 18: Snow

    Send us a text Naturalist Bekah Simon covers a topic that some people love and some people dread, that four letter 'S' word - snow. Focusing on the conditions for snow to develop and snowflakes, Bekah goes into the science of snow. Weather is deeply tied to folklore around the world, and a few stories are told in the second half of the episode.  Special thanks to Billie Jo, daughter of Crystalina Peterson, for being my first guest on the show! Crystalina is also known as the Witchy Historian and is the host and producer of The Witchy Historian podcast. You can find her podcast here: https://thewitchyhistorian.podbean.com/ **Note on bird calls: I incorrectly identified a bird call! Oops! The bird that was making sounds like "peter-peter-peter-peter" is a Tufted Titmouse, not a cardinal. Though there was a cardinal nearby, the loud call that can be heard in the section talking about graupel is a tufted titmouse. Sorry for the misidentification!  Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com Social media: - Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/ - Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore - TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore Support the show

    46 min

  6. 01/23/2024

    Episode 17: Color in Nature - Green

    Send us a text What represents both health and sickness? The color green! In this episode, Naturalist Bekah Simon continues the Color in Nature series with the color green. Green is abundant in nature and has just as much folklore and history surrounding the color! Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com Social media: - Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/ - Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore - TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore Support the show

    41 min

  7. 01/12/2024

    Episode 16: Blue Jays (Part 2)

    Send us a text In this episode, Naturalist Bekah Simon finishes talking about Blue Jays, including a variety of different folklore on this special bird species. Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com Social media: - Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/ - Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore - TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore Support the show

    31 min

  8. 12/26/2023

    Episode 15: Rowan Tree

    Send us a text How are we already to our second Patron picked episode??? This topic was sent in by a listener and picked by the Patrons. Naturalist Bekah Simon covers the scientific aspects of the rowan tree and gives an overview of the vast folklore surrounding this magical tree.  Blue Jays Part 2 will be Episode 16 and will be released on Tuesday, January 9. Want to email the show? Send your questions, comments, and ideas to FieldnotesAndFolklore@gmail.com Social media: - Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/fieldnotesandfolklore/ - Instagram: @FieldnotesAndFolklore - TikTok: @FieldnotesAndFolklore Want to support the show and get exclusive content? Join the Patreon! Go to https://patreon.com/fieldnotesandfolklore Support the show

    37 min
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Fieldnotes And Folklore is a naturalist's view of science, nature, and culture. Naturalist Bekah Simon takes listeners outdoors to learn about what is out there and how different types of people have used or thought about each topic.

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  • Creator
    Bekah Simon
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Fieldnotes and Folklore
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