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Do you like bugs? Do you maybe not like bugs but want to learn to love them? Then this informational podcast is for you! Every week, bug enthusiast Savana and her partner Matt discuss the intricacies of a new insect or arachnid. Join them for a playful look into the lives of creepy crawlies everywhere.

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    • May 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 85 EPISODES

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    The Just Bugs podcast is a hidden gem that bug enthusiasts will absolutely adore. As someone who has a deep love for bugs, I was ecstatic to stumble upon this podcast and have been hooked ever since. The hosts, Savana and Matt, bring a delightful sense of humor and levity to the show, making it both educational and entertaining. Their interactions with each other are a joy to listen to, leaving me feeling more knowledgeable about bugs and in a happy mood after each episode.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its focus on the "bug world" specifically. While there are many podcasts out there about science or arthropods in general, Just Bugs caters directly to those who are solely interested in bugs. This niche approach allows for a deeper exploration of the subject matter and ensures that listeners with an affinity for bugs can truly connect with the content. Additionally, Savana's expertise and passion for bugs shines through in each episode, providing valuable insights into their behavior, life cycles, and scientific names.

    In terms of drawbacks, it would be great if the episodes were longer. There are short 5-7 minute kid bug podcasts available as well, but some listeners may crave more depth and information like my son who is obsessed with all bugs. A longer format would allow for more detailed discussions about different insects and their fascinating characteristics. Furthermore, while the humor is enjoyable overall, some listeners may find certain jokes or segments less relatable or funny depending on their personal taste.

    In conclusion, The Just Bugs podcast is an absolute delight for bug enthusiasts of all ages. It brings together education and entertainment seamlessly through its informative content and humorous banter between hosts Savana and Matt. Whether you're already fascinated by bugs or just starting to develop an interest in them, this podcast provides an engaging listening experience that will leave you wanting more bug-related knowledge. Give it a listen; you won't be disappointed!



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    Latest episodes from Just Bugs

    Emerald Cockroach Wasps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 30:12


    This fine gem has some sharp edges! But her taste in nurseries? Yuck! Thank you to Ansle and Anri for your listener requests! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Hercules Beetles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 33:39


    They're big. They're strong. They're named after the mythological greek guy! Thank you, David, for the listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Foodie Bugs: The Thanksgiving Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 55:42


    Ever wondered what bugs could be hangin out in your pantry? It's time to give thanks for bugs! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    American Cockroaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 53:53


    DUN DUN DUNNNN. Everyone's least favorite bugs finally has its own episode! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Botflies Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 47:57


    Warning: This episode is gross and contains subject matter that may not be appropriate for our young listeners! Specifically, vivid descriptions of bodily harm to animals, including humans. Listener discretion  is advised. Botflies are bad for other animals too? Yikes!! Thank you, Abel for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Botflies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 47:54


    Happy Halloweeeeeeeen! In the spooky spirit we bring you a yucky but very interesting bug! The Botfly! Thank you, Abel, for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Giant Water Bugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 35:50


    The cutest bug you might mistake for a cockroaches ever!! Thank you, Liz Dukes, for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Antlions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 52:27


    Destroyer of the ant! Master of the pit! It's the glorious Antlion!!! A very special thank you to Visnyei Jozsef for your listener request and support! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Leafhoppers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 39:41


    Hippty hoppity, Leafhoppers on their way! Thank you to Leanne, Atreyu, and Ondine for you listener request! Support the Show.Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Fleas: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 42:20


    Have no fear! Fleas part two is here!No fear that is unless bug-borne illnesses scare you that is! Thank you to our Patreon for participating in this months Poll! Support the Show.Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Fleas: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 34:29


    Tiny jumper with a hankering for tasty blood snack! Anyone else feeling itchy? Thank you to the folks on Patreon for the Patreon Polls Pick! Support the Show.Thank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Argentine Ants

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 42:18


    Small, normal, unassuming, brown ants. But they keep a nasty secret! They're invasive!!!! Thank you, Lucas, for your listener request!Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Giant Peacock Moth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 39:04


    The fuzziest giant in the game, the Emperor is its name! …Well one of them! Thank you, Emma, for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Tubifex Worms

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 46:56


    Straight out of our nightmares and into an episode, it's Tubifex Worms!Writhing mass of sewage monster, anyone? Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Grasshoppers: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 52:23


    The dramatic series comes to its end with Grasshoppers Part 2: Sea Of Locust! Thank you again to Lauren Godfrey for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Grasshoppers Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 45:29


    Ooh, buddy. This one was a doozy for Savana. We discuss all the ins and outs of what these leaping lads and ladies look like, function, and eat. Thank you Lauren Godfrey for your listener request!Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Lovebugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 44:38


    Happy Valentine's Day from us at Just Bugs! We hope you spend the day with a bug you love!  Thank you to Uncle Scott for the listener request!Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Crab Spiders

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 34:17


    A spider that looks and walks like a crab?! What could be cuter? Thank you, Megan Carter, for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Velvet Ants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 40:23


    Large fuzzy ants or heavily armor wingless wasps? I think you know! You'll never get passed these defenses! Patreon poll winner! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

    Mole Crickets (Listener Request)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 47:17


    We're back!!! These loud underground dwellers are quite the charmers! Thank you guys for your patience while we adjusted to parental life.Thank you to the child of Dani Childers for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Monarch Butterfly Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 44:15


    Learn all about why these beautiful butterflies are disappearing and what we humans are doing to try to fix it! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Monarch Butterflies Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 37:21


    These well known and well love beautiful love a good road trip! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Tardigrades (Listener Request)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 41:01


    Water bear,  Moss Piglet, little chunky boy? We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Thank you, Jamie M for you listener request!Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Camel Spiders (Solfugids)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 43:06


    These deserts dwellers have a bad reputation, is it for a good reason? Thank you to our Patrons for selecting these guys in our monthly Patreon poll! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Eating Bugs! The Holiday Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 54:33


    You know what people love to do for holidays?! Eat! You know what people love to eat?! Bugs! Wait….. Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Lone Star Tick: Part 2 (Listener Request)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 40:45


    The bad side of the bug world. WARNING: This episode talks about death and disease in detail. That is humans and in animals. Thank you, Jam, for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Lone Star Tick: Part 1 (Listener Request)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 38:45


    Also known as the turkey tick, these guys have no problem eating everything on their plate. Thank you, Jam, for your listener request!! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Brine Flies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 39:08


    The most interesting Brian you'll ever meet. This fly is one of the only animals that can live in the Great Salt Lake! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Gold-necked Carrion Beetle (Listener Request)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 40:13


    They eat the dead, eat maggots and have orange and black elytra. How much Halloween can you get? Thank you Audrey Kali for your listener request!! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Deathstalker Scorpion (listener request)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 41:48


    A real danger bug with a nasty sting who ambushes their prey? No wonder they have no friends! Special thank you to Kenzo for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Dracula Ant

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 32:46


    An ant that feeds on the “blood” of their young AND kills large arthropods with a lightning fast snap of their jaws?! Spooooooky. Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Death's Head Hawk Moth (Listener Request)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 34:54


    This stunning moth is an omen of death, but is it well deserved? Thank Sommer Williams for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Earwigs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 40:20


    What's dark and pointy and spooky all over!? Earwigs, of course! Just playing, they're not spooky, just odd! :) Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Golden Tortoise Beetles (Listener Request)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 30:36


    Gorgeous little golden nuggets! And the larvae carry a nugget of their own? Intriguing. Thank you Beatrice and Jeff for the listener request!  Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Giant Centipedes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 38:37


    Dozens of legs, painful sting, armored and ready for battle? AND it's a foot long?! This may be Matt's worst nightmare but this bug is one for the books! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Rosey Maple Moths (Listener Request)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 30:32


    The cutest little fuzz ball you ever did see, the Rosy maple moth. I only wish they lived a little longer. Hurray for episode 50!Thank you Helena for your listener request!! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Hammerhead Worms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 36:54


    These aliens are beautiful and dangerous. With toxins like a pufferfish, patterns and colors like a poison dart frog, and their immortality, these guys are not like your average buggo! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Assassin bug - Wheel bugs (Listener Request)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 32:32


    This quirky assassin is not to be messed with! It is however, quite interesting to look at. Thank you, Milo, for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Mud Dauber Wasps

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 35:37


    We discuss the creatures making those little mud huts on the corners of your patio, Mud Dauber wasps! They may look villainous but these sleek beauties are not black widows, they just eat them. Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Dung Beetle (Listener Request)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 37:12


    This one is a stinker! No no, these fascinating beetles just really love dung. But that's not all! They are super strong and unique in more ways than just their dietary plans. Thank you, Hunter, for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Two-striped Walkingstick

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 38:01


    Whether you call it a Devil rider, a Witch's Horse, or a Prairie Alligator, the two-striped walking is sure to surprise you. What they lack in speed they make up for in potent chemical defense that is severely irritating to the eyes AND the olfactory nerves. (It's very stinky.) Don't get too close to these fascinating critters! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Purple Pink Toe Tarantula (Listener Request)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 36:52


    A Big Purple Spider for a little girl. This stunning spider is one of Savana's favorite types of spiders, a tarantula! Their gorgeous velvet appearance and vivid colors make them a popular pet. Come learn why! Thank you to Amelia (and her mother) for the listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Prehistoric Giant Bugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 49:54


    We take a ride in the way way back machine to hundreds of millions of years ago to see what giant bugs were like and how they may have existed. Come learn about the giants we are glad do not roam around today but are happy to know once existed! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Atlas Moth (Listener Request)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 32:09


    This gorgeous moth is one of the largest insects in the world with such a wide array of defenses, it's a wonder they have predators at all! Thank you Atticus for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Antarctic Midge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 36:42


    Kids meet your Aunt Midge! She's a bit frigid. She's the only insect in the antarctic and the largest terrestrial animal that lives on Antarctica! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Jewel Beetle (Listener Request)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 40:34


    This beautiful bug is known for its metallic and vivid elytra! But did you also know they can cause mass destruction!? Thank you Jay for your listener request! :) Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Termites Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 37:22


    T(termites) 2: Judgment Day! This time we discuss the different castes and how much damage you can get from one colony. Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Termites Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 39:27


    This is episode 1 of our first two parter! We cover the woody villian in everyone's homes, termites! We discuss the problem with termites, what they eat, and how they differ from one another. Catch next weeks episode for the epic conclusion of Termites! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Trapdoor Spider (Listener Request)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 34:47


    An extremely cute hunter with a cool house! And the door is definitely not made of poop….! Thank you Evan for your request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Tarantula Hawk Wasp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 36:22


    Sleak and stunning with a cruel and clever reproductive routine. This interesting critter is not one to be messed with.Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

    Boxelder Bugs (Listener Request)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 35:56


    This bug from our childhoods can be a real nuisance when it's cold out. But, their mating sure is funny!Thank you Tatum for your request and for listening. Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

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