Lil Dudes Insect Academy

Bradon Coy

Dive into the fascinating and often overlooked field of Entomology (the study of Insects)! Bradon, an Undergraduate Entomology Student, talks with Entomologists and other experts from across the globe. He has covered exciting research in pest management, gene editing, disease control, agricultural entomology, and even forensic entomology!

  1. 10/15/2025

    126. Arachnology, Neurobiology, Science Communication! (feat. Dr. Anthony Auletta)

    In this episode, I speak with one of my professors here at the University of Florida! Dr. Auletta has a diverse research background in social spider group dynamics, spider neurobiology, and even the beloved Embiopterans! Now, Dr. A is an Assistant Instructional Professor here at the UF Entomology & Nematology Dept! Hope you all enjoy this one! Join our community on Patreon! https://patreon.com/Lildudes?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online content! We have a free, family-friendly Podcast where Bradon talks with Entomologists, and we also have a Bug of the Week Series on YouTube! Website: lildudesinsectacademy.com Donate to the Academy: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/donate.html Find our free Podcast here: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/media/podcast.html ✌️Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lildudesinsectacademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lil.dudes.insect.academy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lildudesacademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDJx_th0guulNsJPE_75sDg Lil Dudes Insect Academy is proud to be registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to educate anyone and everyone about the amazing world of Entomology, which is the gateway to all the sciences. Contributions to Lil Dudes Insect Academy are tax deductible, to the extent permitted by law. Our Tax ID is: 86-1976172 entomology podcast, spider biology, arachnology, spider neurobiology, social spiders, animal behavior, insect research, arthropod science, evolutionary biology, field biology, neurobiology of spiders, sensory systems in invertebrates, animal cognition, brain and behavior, biological research, lab research stories, neuroscience podcast, science communication, being a professor, life in academia, academic research, higher education insights, university teaching, science education, professor interviews, research mentorship, academic career advice, AI in the classroom, artificial intelligence in education, technology in teaching, AI and learning, digital tools for scientists, future of education, AI ethics in academia, science podcast, biology podcast, educational podcast, STEM podcast, interviews with scientists, behind the research, stories from scientists, science communication podcast, exploring nature and science

    1h 32m

  2. 07/25/2025

    125. About Bradon (feat. Bugs Need Heroes Podcast)

    On this episode, the roles are reversed and Bradon is the guest! Our friends over at the bugs need heroes podcast had Bradon on their show a few months back, and this is the conversation they had! This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about our host. Hope you all enjoy. Join our community on Patreon! https://patreon.com/Lildudes?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online content! We have a free, family-friendly Podcast where Bradon talks with Entomologists, and we also have a Bug of the Week Series on YouTube! Website: lildudesinsectacademy.com Donate to the Academy: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/donate.html Find our free Podcast here: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/media/podcast.html ✌️Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lildudesinsectacademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lil.dudes.insect.academy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lildudesacademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDJx_th0guulNsJPE_75sDg Lil Dudes Insect Academy is proud to be registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to educate anyone and everyone about the amazing world of Entomology, which is the gateway to all the sciences. Contributions to Lil Dudes Insect Academy are tax deductible, to the extent permitted by law. Our Tax ID is: 86-1976172

    1h 22m

  3. 07/07/2025

    124. Life of a Bug Detective (feat. Dr. Wayne Ohnesorg)

    learn more about Wayne here: https://epd.unl.edu/profile/wohnesorg2 In this episode I chat with Dr. Wayne Ohnesorg, an entomologist and extension educator at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. We discuss the role of extension services in pest management, the common pests found in urban and agricultural settings, and the impact of the soybean aphid. Dr. Ohnesorg shares his journey into entomology, including his education and career path, as well as some bizarre cases he has encountered in pest management. Join our community on Patreon! https://patreon.com/Lildudes?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online content! We have a free, family-friendly Podcast where Bradon talks with Entomologists, and we also have a Bug of the Week Series on YouTube! Website: lildudesinsectacademy.com Donate to the Academy: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/donate.html Find our free Podcast here: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/media/podcast.html ✌️Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lildudesinsectacademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lil.dudes.insect.academy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lildudesacademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDJx_th0guulNsJPE_75sDg entomology, pest management, extension services, soybean aphid, urban pests, agricultural pests, Nebraska, insect identification, entomologist career, 3D printing in education Lil Dudes Insect Academy is proud to be registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to educate anyone and everyone about the amazing world of Entomology, which is the gateway to all the sciences. Contributions to Lil Dudes Insect Academy are tax deductible, to the extent permitted by law. Our Tax ID is: 86-1976172

    54 min

  4. 06/21/2025

    123. Mosquito Senescence (feat. Dr. Jordyn Barr)

    Follow Jordyn on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordynbarr_/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet In this episode, Dr. Jordyn Barr shares her journey from undergraduate research with Drosophila to her PhD work on mosquito physiology at Vanderbilt University. She discusses the impact of climate change on mosquito aging and disease transmission, highlighting her research findings and future directions. Dr. Barr emphasizes the importance of mentorship and teaching in her career, as well as her excitement for her upcoming postdoc at the University of Florida. Join our community on Patreon! https://patreon.com/Lildudes?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online content! We have a free, family-friendly Podcast where Bradon talks with Entomologists, and we also have a Bug of the Week Series on YouTube! Website: lildudesinsectacademy.com Donate to the Academy: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/donate.html Find our free Podcast here: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/media/podcast.html ✌️Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lildudesinsectacademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lil.dudes.insect.academy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lildudesacademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDJx_th0guulNsJPE_75sDg Lil Dudes Insect Academy is proud to be registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to educate anyone and everyone about the amazing world of Entomology, which is the gateway to all the sciences. Contributions to Lil Dudes Insect Academy are tax deductible, to the extent permitted by law. Our Tax ID is: 86-1976172 mosquito research, climate change, Drosophila, aging, disease transmission, entomology, graduate school, postdoc, scientific communication, mentorship

    54 min

  5. 06/04/2025

    122. Parasitoid Wasps & Forestry (Feat. Dr. Véronique Martel)

    In this episode, I chat with Dr. Véronique Martel, a research scientist at the Canadian Forest Service, about her work on invasive insect species, particularly the Emerald Ash Borer and Spruce Budworm. We discuss the challenges of biological control, the importance of community involvement in research, and the complexities of insect population dynamics. Dr. Martel shares her academic journey, current research projects, and personal interests, emphasizing the significance of pursuing one's passion in science. Join our community on Patreon! https://patreon.com/Lildudes?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online content! We have a free, family-friendly Podcast where Bradon talks with Entomologists, and we also have a Bug of the Week Series on YouTube! Website: lildudesinsectacademy.com Donate to the Academy: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/donate.html Find our free Podcast here: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/media/podcast.html ✌️Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lildudesinsectacademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lil.dudes.insect.academy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lildudesacademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDJx_th0guulNsJPE_75sDg Lil Dudes Insect Academy is proud to be registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to educate anyone and everyone about the amazing world of Entomology, which is the gateway to all the sciences. Contributions to Lil Dudes Insect Academy are tax deductible, to the extent permitted by law. Our Tax ID is: 86-1976172 insect research, invasive species, emerald ash borer, biological control, spruce budworm, entomology, parasitoids, community science, forestry, environmental science

    53 min

  6. 05/21/2025

    121. Why Mosquitoes are super cool (feat. Dr. Kelly Zimmerman)

    Follow Kelly on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fillsyourniche/?hl=en Find bugs need heroes podcast: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/ Join our community on Patreon! https://patreon.com/Lildudes?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online content! We have a free, family-friendly Podcast where Bradon talks with Entomologists, and we also have a Bug of the Week Series on YouTube! Website: lildudesinsectacademy.com Donate to the Academy: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/donate.html Find our free Podcast here: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/media/podcast.html ✌️Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lildudesinsectacademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lil.dudes.insect.academy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lildudesacademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDJx_th0guulNsJPE_75sDg Lil Dudes Insect Academy is proud to be registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to educate anyone and everyone about the amazing world of Entomology, which is the gateway to all the sciences. Contributions to Lil Dudes Insect Academy are tax deductible, to the extent permitted by law. Our Tax ID is: 86-1976172 entomology, mosquitoes, PhD, research, climate change, podcast, insect behavior, mosquito eradication, academic journey, insect ecology

    55 min

  7. 05/09/2025

    120. The Global Entomology Coalition (feat. Jace Porter)

    Check out the global entomology coalition website: https://www.entomologycoalition.org/ In this episode, I chat with Jace Porter, founder of the Global Entomology Coalition. We discuss the organization's mission to bridge the gap between entomological science and the general public through innovative educational programs and field expeditions. Jace shares his passion for insects, the importance of conservation, and the need for entomological research. The conversation also covers current projects, including entomophagy initiatives and upcoming expeditions, as well as the future goals of the organization to foster a global community focused on insect appreciation and conservation. Join our community on Patreon! https://patreon.com/Lildudes?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online content! We have a free, family-friendly Podcast where Bradon talks with Entomologists, and we also have a Bug of the Week Series on YouTube! Website: lildudesinsectacademy.com Donate to the Academy: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/donate.html Find our free Podcast here: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/media/podcast.html ✌️Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lildudesinsectacademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lil.dudes.insect.academy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lildudesacademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDJx_th0guulNsJPE_75sDg Lil Dudes Insect Academy is proud to be registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to educate anyone and everyone about the amazing world of Entomology, which is the gateway to all the sciences. Contributions to Lil Dudes Insect Academy are tax deductible, to the extent permitted by law. Our Tax ID is: 86-1976172 entomology, insects, education, conservation, entomophagy, biodiversity, research, Global Entomology Coalition, ecological awareness, insect appreciation

    49 min

  8. 04/23/2025

    119. From Beekeeper to Bee Researcher! (feat. Shelby Memeti)

    Find Shelby here: https://entomology.unl.edu/person/shelby-memeti/ In this episode I speak with Shelby, a master's student at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, about her journey into the world of honeybees and entomology. Shelby shares her childhood fascination with insects, her experiences in beekeeping through the Future Farmers of America (FFA), and her transition into higher education. The conversation delves into her current research projects aimed at improving beekeeping practices, the significance of bee wax production, and the various products that bees create, including honey and propolis. She discusses her future aspirations in education and research, her upcoming community engagement through beekeeping tours, and her passion for insects and art. Join our community on Patreon! https://patreon.com/Lildudes?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online content! We have a free, family-friendly Podcast where Bradon talks with Entomologists, and we also have a Bug of the Week Series on YouTube! Website: lildudesinsectacademy.com Donate to the Academy: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/donate.html Find our free Podcast here: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/media/podcast.html ✌️Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lildudesinsectacademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lil.dudes.insect.academy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lildudesacademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDJx_th0guulNsJPE_75sDg Lil Dudes Insect Academy is proud to be registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to educate anyone and everyone about the amazing world of Entomology, which is the gateway to all the sciences. Contributions to Lil Dudes Insect Academy are tax deductible, to the extent permitted by law. Our Tax ID is: 86-1976172 honeybees, entomology, beekeeping, research, honey production, bee wax, FFA, education, pollinator conservation, insect academy, honey, beekeeping, raw honey, honey harvesting, bee education, bee research, honeycomb, bee tours, insect art, future of beekeeping

    46 min
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Dive into the fascinating and often overlooked field of Entomology (the study of Insects)! Bradon, an Undergraduate Entomology Student, talks with Entomologists and other experts from across the globe. He has covered exciting research in pest management, gene editing, disease control, agricultural entomology, and even forensic entomology!

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  • Creator
    Bradon Coy
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    128
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bradon Coy
  • Show Website
    Lil Dudes Insect Academy