Worst Guest Ever

Samantha Messier
  • 5.0 (22)
  • LIFE SCIENCES

“Worst Guest Ever” is a podcast dedicated to parasites and their hosts. I’ve been with my partner, Ann, since 1998, and she has one rule for me while socializing with friends and family – no talking about parasites while people are eating. This podcast is my excuse to break the rules. Each episode, I’ll discuss a parasitic organism with one or more special guests, who will be feasting on a meal that I’ve designed to represent the featured parasite in some way.

Episodes

  1. Toxoplasma gondii

    11/29/2025

    Toxoplasma gondii

    With guests Ben Messier, Tonya Messier and Dawn Stafford

    45 min
  2. Botfly

    11/04/2025

    Botfly

    With guests Kristin Swihart and Ann Scarritt

    43 min
  3. Witchweed

    10/13/2025

    Witchweed

    With guests Katherine Scarritt and Sophie Low

    45 min
  4. Parasitoid Wasps

    10/04/2025

    Parasitoid Wasps

    With guests Ann Scarritt, Julia Willis and Tara Tull.

    39 min
  5. Corn Smut

    09/28/2025

    Corn Smut

    With guests Angel Stobaugh, Hannah Stobaugh, Lauren Stobaugh and Steve Stobaugh

    27 min
  6. Tapeworm

    09/28/2025

    Tapeworm

    With guests Dr. Tammy Maldonado and Dr. Kristin Swihart.

    35 min
  • 6 Episodes

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About

“Worst Guest Ever” is a podcast dedicated to parasites and their hosts. I’ve been with my partner, Ann, since 1998, and she has one rule for me while socializing with friends and family – no talking about parasites while people are eating. This podcast is my excuse to break the rules. Each episode, I’ll discuss a parasitic organism with one or more special guests, who will be feasting on a meal that I’ve designed to represent the featured parasite in some way.

Information

  • Creator
    Samantha Messier
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Samantha Messier
  • Show Website
    Worst Guest Ever