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The Cricket Man hosts Ento Nation, the audio home of Ento Nation Magazine. Whether it's Entomophagy (eating bugs), Entomology, Ento Farming, Ento News & Info, Ento Photo, Ento Blogs, Ento-tainment... Ento Nation, fulfilling all of your Ento-Info needs.

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    Bug Wagon/Ento Nation Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 8:20


    Bug Wagon and Ento Nation podcast update.

    Cricket Farming 101: Humidity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 3:14


    The Golden Egg

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 14:54


    The Golden Egg.

    "Insects Did It First" co-Author Dr. Gregory Paulson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 55:25


    Our guest this week is Dr. Gregory Paulson co-author of the book Insects did it first (co-authored by entomologist Eric Eaton), Dr. Paulson Shares with us all kinds of mind blowing insects did it first facts. Dr. Paulson tells us stories of how insects were first to do things like bungee jumping, chemical warfare, parasailing, home air conditioning systems, SCUBA, Vampires and more. A mind-blowing interview full of awesome insect facts.

    Cricket Farming 101: Chirping

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 4:16


    Crickets have very specific reasons for chirping...

    Full Metal Cricket

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 2:59


    "As the Crickets Chirp" The Zombie Cricketpocalypse Season. s.7 ep.3 "Full Metal Cricket" Click to support the Bug Wagon.

    #72 Gaia Girls!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 36:46


    Our guests today are Claudia & Lindsay, co-founders of Gaia protein, providing delicious and nutritious products made from crickets farmed up in Canada. Our Bug Wagon crowdfunder continues. Over in the Bugible Kitchen Aly Moore brings us a wonderful new dish “Spicy Mealworm Mac”. "Cricket Farming 101" covers chirping. And on “As the Crickets Chirp” Gunnery Sergeant Stinger brings Full Metal Cricket to the Zombie Cricketpocalypse.

    Bug Wagon Indiegogo Crowdfunder Launched!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 15:40


    The Bug Wagon crowdfunding campaign at Indiegogo is now live...we need your support. Please click on the link and help out today! Then spread the word to all of your friends on social media. And if you wanted to be real nice, you could also mail the link out with a few kind words to your mailing list if you have one. :) Link to the Bug Wagon Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign:  bit.ly/BugWagon  

    Cricket Farming 101: Excess Moisture = Farm Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 4:57


    Today's topic: Excess Moisture = Farm Killer.

    Just Say Yes, Baby! ~ Joe Shouldice of Yes Crickets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 62:20


    Our guest today is Joe Shouldice of Yes Crickets in Toronto, Ontario! Joe talks about the many transitions he has gone through, from a graphic design office in New York City, to life on the road with his family for a year, to running a cricket farm full time. A fascinating interview. We also have a new "Cricket Farming 101" segment, and on "As the Crickets Chirp" a mysterious signal reaches the survivors of the zombie cricketpocalypse.

    Cricket Farming 101: Temperature

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 2:54


    Cricket Man kicks off his limited cricket farming tips series “Cricket Farming 101” by discussing the importance of proper temperature, and revealing the ideal temperature range for farming crickets successfully.

    #69 "3 Bug Sisters Interview Cricket Man"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 61:45


    In this week’s season premiere of “Season 7: Bug Wagon Season”, Cricket Man is interviewed by a few of his bug sisters (Mic, Javon, Joy) who start out asking him questions about the Bug Wagon, but then the whole conversation takes a few turns and we ended up having a very interesting chat aboput all kinds of things. We also debut a new segment called “Cricket Farming 101”, and on “As the Crickets Chirp” the Zombie Cricketpocalypse has begun.

    The Ento Nation Cookbook Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 40:01


    Nobody can buy it, but everybody can get it. The greatest cookbook in the history of edible insects is about to come alive. In this episode we interview a few of the bug cooking experts who have contributed to one of the most unique cookbooks ever published.

    Marianne Shockley Remembered by Nancy Miorelli & Cricket Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 46:44


    Nancy Miorelli, an entomologist and protoge of Dr. Marianne Shockley sits down in the cafe and shares memories of Marianne with Cricket Man.  

    #62 "That Rug Really Tied the Room Together, Man."

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 20:25


    Today we give you more details on the edible insect event "Swarm to Table" taking place up in Wisconsin this week. In the Bugible Kitchen, Aly Moore puts together a Cold Soba "Salad" with Mealworms, and on "As the Crickets Chirp" Chip/Chet is disturbed by the violation of a certain floor rug.

    "As the Crickets Chirp" s5e5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 4:46


    Here's looking at you, kid.

    Bug Wagon Ads #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 1:14


    Redneck & Valley Girls.

    #61 "Eat Bugs Here"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 24:14


    Today we discuss Eat Bugs Here and the Bug Wagon. IN the Bugible Kitchen Aly Moore makes a wonderful dish with black ants, and on "As the Crickets Chirp" it's a real tear-jerker.

    #60 "Woman Bites Bug" ~NY Post's Hannah Sparks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 56:49


    Our guest is New York Post Features Reporter Hannah Sparks, who was bitten by the entomophagy bug. In the Bugible Kitchen, Aly Moore brings us a delicious shield bug recipe: “Shield Bug Toasted Baguette”. Cricket Man talks Bug Lovers and Wildest Dreams, and on “As the Crickets Chirp” Chip helps out Mr. Crypto (if that’s his real name), and Dung Beetle Corleone finds himself in deep dung.

    #59 "Mighty MIGHTi" ~Dr. Valerie Stull

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 35:45


    Today we chat with Dr. Valerie Stull, Director of MIGHTi about the awesome work they are doing over at the Mission to Improve Global Health Through Insects. In the Bugible Kitchen, Aly Moore prepares something wonderful with chapulines and we talk Bug Wagon and Ento Nation Cookbook.

    #58 "Iowa Cricket Lady" ~Shelby Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 42:34


    Our guest is Shelby Smith, founder of Gym-n-Eats. Shelby farms her own crickets, then makes her own powder, protein bars, and other cricket goodies. Aly Moore prepares some Ant-Garnished Sushi for your dining pleasure, and something is up on "As the Crickets Chirp".

    #57 "Chirps Cricket Powder & Their Entomologist" ~Jenna Florio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 38:18


    Our guest today is Chirps sales manager and entomologist Jenna Florio. We talk about Chirps new cricket protein powder, tarantulas, ants, and all kinds of other buggie stuff. Over in the Bugible Kitchen, Aly Moore prepares Queen Weaver Ant Stuffed Bok Choy.

    #56 "Cricket Man vs Cancer"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 26:01


    It changes your life...

    #54 "Cricket Farming in Panama" ~Julie Sirois

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 37:00


    We talk cricket farming in Panama with the folks at Cricket Market Farm. In the Bugible Kitchen Aly Moore makes Cricket Stuffed Peppers, and we get the latest edible insect news from across the pond on the European Buzz.

    Cooking with Critters: "Critter Caviar"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 4:13


    Aly Moore prepares Critter Caviar on the latest edition of "Cooking with Critters".

    As the Crickets Chirp s.5e.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 4:04


    Cristal vs Dom

    #53 "The Happy Entomologist" ~ Isa Betancourt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 57:03


    Our guest this week is Isa Betancourt, she's an amazing entomologist and also the host of Bugscope, a weekly Periscope live streaming broadcast all about bugs. Aly Moore creates Critter Caviar in the Bugible Kitchen, our friend from France Florian Nock brings us the latest bug news from Europe, and we get a new episode of "As the Crickets Chirp".

    Cooking with Critters: Silkworm Pupae Fudge Mallows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 4:19


    Aly Moore shows us how to make this wonderfully sweet recipe straight from the Bugible Kitchen!

    #52 "This Podcast Saved Her Life"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 29:32


    Our guest today is someone who says that the Ento Nation podcast saved her life. We'll meet her and hear her story. In the Bugible Kitchen, Aly Moore creates a wonderful Entomo Lentil Salad, and our friend Florian from France brings us all the latest edible insect news from Europe in the European Buzz.

    As the Crickets Chirp s.5 e.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 7:41


    And now, brought to you by Von's Cricket Emporium and Billy Bob's Cricket Extravaganzamart, it's time for "As the Crickets Chirp", the continuing saga of the sleepy little town of Bugton Hollow, population…unknown. Season 5 Episode 1: The Agency of Secret Secrets.

    #51 Legendary Entomophagist Dave Gracer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 48:29


    Season 5 kicks off with a fascinating and educational interview with one of the legendary founding fathers of modern entomophagy Dave Gracer. Aly Moore has a sweet recipe, and whips up a tasty treat in our new “Cooking with Critters” segment from the Bugible kitchen. Our friend from France Florian Nock brings us all the latest edible insect news from across the pond in the European Buzz, and a new season of “As the Crickets Chirp” premieres with Chip receiving a new identity.

    #50 "With a Little Help From My Friends"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 56:05


    Chatting with 3 Ento businesses that are running or have recently run a crowdfunding campaigns. Livin Farms, Cowboy Crickets, and Rocky Mountain Micro Ranch. Plus, updates on Season 5 of the podcast and what is in store for the rest of December.

    #49 "No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn!" ~Chef Joseph Yoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 40:06


    This is our last podcast before heading out the Brooklyn Bugs festival that is running from November 14-16 in Brooklyn!

    #48 "Say it with Krylon! Bug Farming Evolution" ~Tequila Ray Snorkel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 38:11


    Our guest today is Ovipost's Tequila Ray Snorkel who tells us about how he works to make the Ento Nation a better place by designing better cricket farming methods. Chef PV makes Bamboo Worm Crusted Apples in the kitchen, and our friend Florian from France has a huge announcement in the European Buzz segment.

    #47 "The Premiere Bug & Booze Pairing Person on the Planet" ~Aly Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 37:08


    Our guest this week is the founder of Bugible, Aly Moore. Aly chats with Cricket Man about all of the ways she reaches out to the public via bug cooking, and bug and wine pairing events. We also reveal a big piece of the Eat Bugs Here/Bug Wagon project, and Aly's role on the team. We celebrate 1 year of podcasting.

    #46 "The Wow Factor" ~ Cheryl Preyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 58:13


    Our guest this week is Cheryl Preyer of NACIA. Cheryl gave a talk at the Eating Insects Athens Conference back in August in which she spoke about “The Wow Factor”…you need to hear this. Over in the Café Chef PV makes us some Black Ant Orzo, and we get all the latest edible insect news from across the on the European Buzz with our friend Florian from France!

    #45 "Ento Ninja Warrior!" ~Eric Middleton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 38:50


    Our guest today is 3 time Ninja warrior contestant, entomologist, entomophagist, and bug lover Eric Middleton. In the cafe, Chef PV cooks with locusts, and we get the latest edible insect news from across the pond on the European Buzz.

    #44 "Bugatarian Delights" ~Nancy Chen & Charlotte Wei

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 35:59


    Our guests today are Nancy Chen and Charlotte Wei of Bugatarian. We'll talk all about the delicious ento recipes they are continuously perfecting, plus the new product line they are revealing. Chef PV is in the Cricketlicious Cafe, and we get the European Buzz from our friend from France, Florian.

    #43 "Better Living Through Bugs" ~Aaron Rodriques

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 46:13


    Our guest Aaron Rodriques has been called "The Bug Whisperer" by many, find out why this Ph.D candidate is going to make the world a better place through bugs. Marty from Entosense brings some Mopane Worms to the Cricketlicious cafe, and Chef PV makes a wonderful dish called Pesto con Bichos with them and some wonderful weaver ants. Our friend Florian from France brings us all the latest edible insect news from Europe on this week's European Buzz.

    #42 "Brooklyn Bugs/BugsGiving Festival Nov 14-16" ~Chefs David George Gordon & Joseph Yoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 51:23


    Chef Joseph Yoon and The Bug Chef, David George Gordon chat with Cricket Man about the upcoming Brooklyn Bugs Festival and the Bugsgiving feast coming up November 14-16 in Brooklyn.

    Weekly Buzz #6 "The Bug Chef Goes to Italy!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 3:01


    I recently interviewed my two good friends David George Gordon (The Bug Chef) and Chef Joseph Yoon of Brooklyn Bugs to talk about the Upcoming Brooklyn Bugs Festival this November 14-16. During the interview we got to talking about David George heading over to Turin, Italy this week for a Slow Food conference at Salon del Gusto.

    #41 "The Superest, Awesomest Entomologist in Ecuador" ~Nancy Miorelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 37:59


    Today we chat with one cool entomologist. I was completely blown away by Nancy Miorelli, and I know you will be, too. Over in the Cricketlicious cafe ChefPV is making Superworm Toast, and our friend Florian from France brings us the European Buzz.

    Weekly Buzz #5 "Cricket Man Talks About Past Guests"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 6:22


    In this edition of The Weekly Buzz, we listen to an excerpt from a recent podcast in which the guest, entomophagist Joy Nemerson, gets Cricket Man talking about past guests.

    #40 "The Joy of Eating Bugs!" ~Joy Nemerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 41:28


    Our guest today is Joy Nemerson and what a story she has to tell. Eating bugs has literally changed her life, and she owes it all to a little cricket chip. We also have the European Buzz and a special guest in the Cricketlicious Cafe!

    Podcast: Weekly Buzz #4 ~Chef Joseph Yoon's Athens Closing Remarks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 14:54


    We're pretty sure this is how it went down...August 15, 2018.

    #39 "Muchos Bichos Mexico!" ~Chef PV Magical Mystery Tour!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2018 58:13


    On today's podcast we talk with our own resident Chef PV about how you can join him on an upcoming bug eating tour in Mexico! He recounts a trip he wants to take you on at a remote Mexican Agave farm where they practice the double harvest and drink wonderful concoctions while eating Gusanos! We also talk Willy Wonka, David Lynch, and Cricket Man sings "Happy Birthday" to Chef PV.

    Podcast: Weekly Buzz #3 Athens Afterglow Caution

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 4:17


    The weekly buzz for August 20, 2018

    #38 "Edible Insects and Human Evolution" ~Dr. Julie Lesnik

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2018 40:47


    In the Season 4 premiere, Cricket Man interviews Dr. Julie Lesnik, author of "Edible Insects and Human Evolution" and also gives his commentary on the recent Eating Insects Athens conference.

    Podcast Special: "The Food at Athens" ~Chef Joseph Yoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2018 18:40


    Podcast Special: “The Food at Athens” ~Chef Joseph Yoon On this between seasons, Eating Insects Athens podcast special, we go behind the scenes with the mastermind of the food portion of the Athens conference, Chef Joseph Yoon, who is the founder of his own bug festival up in New York City, The Brooklyn Bugs Festival. We chat with Joseph about all of the wonderful Ento dishes he has prepared for all of the guests to enjoy while at the conference this week at the University of Georgia in Athens. We also bring you Justin Butner’s wall question. Justin was on the Eating Insects Athens panel discussion podcast with us last week. But Cricket Man got to rambling on so much during that podcast, he forgot to finish asking Justin the wall question, so we bought Justin back in and made him tell us everything! Made for a very interesting few minutes. It’s not too late for you to head on over to Athens and get in on the conference, make sure you use code ENTONATION for that great discount, and for those of you already on the way, or getting ready to travel to Georgia…safe travels! Bon Voyage! Aloha oe! Look for the Zorro hat and mask while you’re there ;) Season 4 of the Ento Nation podcast debuts next week, August 17th when our guest will be Julie Lesnik, author of “Edible Insects and Human Evolution”. Julie is also one of the keynote speakers at the Athens conference this week.

    Podcast Special: "Sneak Peek Eating Insects Athens"~Organizers Panel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 18:34


    On today's podcast we talk with Dr. Marianne Shockley, University of Georgia, Dr. Valerie Stull, MIGHTi (The Mission to Improve Global Health Through Insects), and Justin Butner, media correspondent for Little Herds and Brooklyn Bugs and get a preview of what to expect at the upcoming conference.

    Special Short: Her Dad's Cowboy Boots

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 5:25


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