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Nassology (TAXIDERMY) with Allis Markham
Episode 139
Glass eyes! Pelts! Antlers! Hides! Bones! Tanning! Hilarious, charming and globally celebrated taxidermist Allis Markham chats about her passion for …
5 years, 10 months ago
Penguinology (PENGUINS) with Tom Hart
Episode 138
Do penguins have flippers or wings? Why do they waddle? Do they really mate for life? What’s up with pebble gifts? Are they squishy or dense? And why…
5 years, 10 months ago
Gastroegyptology (BREAD BAKING) with Seamus Blackley
Episode 137
Sourdough starters! Ancient yeasts! Why we need/knead dough! And why you don't need to buy a starter to start. Polymath, particle physicist, inventor…
5 years, 10 months ago
Philematology (KISSING) with Robin Dunbar
Episode 136
Why do we kiss? What makes a good kiss or a bad kiss? How many microbes do we exchange? Is it good for us? One of the world’s most accomplished resea…
5 years, 11 months ago
Plumology (FEATHERS) with Allison Shultz
Episode 135
Plumage! Sexy dances! Feather heists! Possible holographic disco birds? Natural History Museum of LA ornithology curator Dr. Allison Shultz is a prof…
5 years, 11 months ago
Lepidopterology (BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS) — Encore Presentation with Phil Torres
Episode 134
Since we just put out the "All (Washed) Hands on Deck" episode on Sunday, we figured a happy Springtime encore about fluttery, colorful cuties was in…
5 years, 11 months ago
Coronasode: All (Washed) Hands on Deck -- How to Help Yourself & Others Right Now with Dr. Michael F. Wells
Episode 133
CALLING ALL OLOGISTS: If you’re a scientist who wants to help with the COVID-19 pandemic -- boy howdy have we got an episode for you. Dr. Mike Wells,…
5 years, 11 months ago
Veterinary Biology (CRITTER FIXING) with Dr. Vernard Hodges & Dr. Terrence Ferguson
Episode 132
At long last: an episode dedicated to veterinary medicine! Dr. Terrence Ferguson & Dr. Vernard Hodges have been friends for nearly 30 years and have …
5 years, 11 months ago
Coronasode: Virology (COVID-19) with Dr. Shannon Bennett + various ologists
Episode 131
Folks, it’s a megasode. Not one, but 4 ologists. “Coronavirus” is on everyone’s lips -- and some people’s hands -- but what is it? Where did it come …
6 years ago
Scatology (POOP) with Rachel Santymire
Episode 130
Yep. Here it is. Let’s dive right in ... to poop. Hippo poop. Ferret poop. Octopoop. Dogs. Cats. Yours. The charming and informative Dr. Rachel Santy…
6 years ago