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Arthro-Pod Episode 203 Insects in Poetry with Tom Turpin
Hello bug lovers! In today's episode, Jody, Jonathan, and Michael are joined by entomology legend, Dr. Tom Turpin of Purdue University. Tom is an ESA fellow, an author (check out Flies in the Face of…
Arthro-Pod Episode 202: Hemlocks and Hemlock Wooly Adelgid with Calvin Norman
This week we chat with Calvin Norman, an extension forester with Penn State, about the importance of hemlock trees in eastern North America and the impact that hemlock woolly adelgid has had on…
Arthro-Pod Episode 201: Community Outreach Celebrating Monarchs and Milkweed with Nancy Crews
Join us as we dive into the vital role of milkweed for monarch butterfly survival, the community-driven efforts to plant and restore habitats. Our guest, Nancy Crews, director of Milkweed Matters,…
Arthro-Pod Episode 200: Interview with Meghan Sundermeier, an Urban Sawyer
Unlock the surprising art and science of transforming urban trees into one-of-a-kind lumber and discover why bugs are part of the story that makes every piece unique. In this episode, Meghan…
Arthro-Pod Episode 199: Multitrophic interactions with Jared Ali
Michael and the gang chat with Dr. Jared Ali about his unorthodox journey to becoming an entomologist, making unexpected connections, and exploring multitrophic interactions between plants,…
Arthro-Pod Episode 198: Understanding Harvester Ants with Dr. Joanie King
Michael and Jody speak with Dr. Joanie King to talk about her love of ants, particularly the harvester ants. Discover fascinating insights into harvester ants, their behavior, ecological roles, and…
Arthro-Pod Episode 197: Celebrating Passion and Pedagogy with Dr. Louise Lynch-O'Brien
Join us in this episode as we explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Louise Lynch-O'Brien, a dedicated entomologist, educator, and lifelong learner. From her early days in New York to her impactful…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Arthro-Pod Episode 188: Insects and Comic Books
Hello bug lovers! In today's pulse pounding episode, Jonathan unleashes his inner nerd to talk at Jody and Michael about the world of comic books and how insects have been used in this visual story…
Arthro-Pod Episode 187: Structural Arthropods of California with Dr. Siavash Taravati
In this episode, Siavash Taravati, an IPM advisor in Southern California, shares his expertise on managing structural pests, including termites, ants, and cockroaches. He discusses the challenges of…
Arthro-Pod Episode 186: Interview with Sam Bolton, curator of mites
Hey there fellow arthropod enthusiasts! In this episode, we talked with Sam Bolton, curator of mites at the Division of Plant Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.…
Arthro-Pod Episode 185: Introduction to Plant-Insect Interactions
Howdy bug lovers! On today's episode, Jody and Jonathan talk about the green world and how insects have helped to form it. There's lot of discussion on plant and insect evolution and how an…
Arthro-Pod EP 184: Salt Creek Tiger Beetle with Dr. Gary Brewer
In this episode of Arthro-pod, we explore the complex challenges of habitat restoration and species conservation through the lens of the endangered Salt Creek Tiger Beetle. Hosts are joined by…
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Arthro-Pod has published 54 episodes since December 2023, covering topics in Nature, Science.
Arthro-Pod is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 11m.
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