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deep in the bowels of the ancient wild that was 2017, there arose a new source of endless forms most beautiful: Wild Green Memes. this is the (seed) pod for the meme group, talking about memery and wildlife, and saving the world! Every week that the modmins don't have crazy grad school or Real Adu…

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    Conserving Insects ft. Dr. Jaret Daniels

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 18:57


    Dr. Jaret Daniels of the Florida Museum of Natural History stops by to talk about his work, which we are fundraising for RIGHT NOW in the Wild Green Charity Battle! To donate: http://wildgreencharitybattle.org To learn more about the Charity Battle and Wild Green Future: http://wildgreenfuture.org To learn more about the Daniels lab: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/daniels-lab/ Thanks to Rx Fire for the great music! Listen to them here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SDbkVb4QmUvWGzkjc0XOd

    The Florida Man and Other Animals ft. Craig Pittman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 39:34


    Rhett and Io talk to Florida journalist and writer Craig Pittman about the state and it wildlife Craig's column: https://floridaphoenix.com/author/craig-pittman/ Dr. David Shiffman's links: Signups for May 9th: https://fieldschool.regfox.com/shark-tagging-with-david-shiffman-and-field-school-may-9 Signups for May 10th: https://fieldschool.regfox.com/shark-tagging-with-david-shiffman-and-field-school-may-10 Learn more on David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whysharksmatter Note that this isn't a Wild Green Future-related project or a paid ad, we just thought it was a good opportunity to learn about shark research while supporting a great cause! Power the pod and get cool merch at: https://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Our music is by Rx Fire and editing is by Richard Barker.

    Ten Days of Meme-mas Day 10: The Secret History of the Toucan War (for real this time!!!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 8:03


    The secret history revealed (for real this time!) Power the pod and get cool merch at https://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Check out the great Rx Fire, who made our theme music, at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SDbkVb4QmUvWGzkjc0XOd?si=bC16SWlQTd25pjfMNnIiPQ

    10 Days of Meme-mas: The Secret History of the Toucan Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 2:05


    the secrets will finally be revealed!!! Power the pod and get cool merch at https://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Our theme music is by the great Rx Fire. Listen to them here! https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SDbkVb4QmUvWGzkjc0XOd?si=wh0pG199QIebvQu04GiYjg

    10 Days of Meme-mas Day 8: The Trends Megasode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 4:33


    We go through the backstory for lots of trends that have blown through the group over the years Power the pod and get cool merch at https://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Check out the great Rx Fire, who made our theme music, at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SDbkVb4QmUvWGzkjc0XOd?si=bC16SWlQTd25pjfMNnIiPQ

    10 Days of Meme-mas Day 7: Why are Dolphins Olives?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 4:45


    How one of the weirdest crossovers in Wild Green History was made Power the pod and get cool merch at https://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Our theme music is by the great Rx Fire - go listen to them! https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SDbkVb4QmUvWGzkjc0XOd?si=M8HkescLQzCRw7flDBtkEw

    10 Days of Meme-mas Day 6: It Is A Day, My Dudes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 4:10


    The story of the Wednesday Frog and Flat F*ck Friday! Power the pod and get cool merch at: https://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Song by Pigdeons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5U8ypHq3BU Our theme music is by the great Rx Fire: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SDbkVb4QmUvWGzkjc0XOd

    10 Days of Meme-mas Day 5: But Can They Why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 4:24


    The typo that started it all Power the pod and get cool stuff every month by becoming a patron at: https://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Our theme music is by Rx Fire. Go listen to them! https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SDbkVb4QmUvWGzkjc0XOd?si=5FdcmrUUT2C01qZrxOUfBw

    10 Days of Meme-mas Day 4: At Least 74 Practicing Shark Researchers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 7:22


    The origins of one of the group's longest-lasting trends. Power the pod and get cool stuff by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Go listen to Rx Fire's music! They do our theme, and also did the 74 shark researchers song included in this episode! https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SDbkVb4QmUvWGzkjc0XOd?si=0_2sLCvOSni-vZxYfgu2vQ

    10 Days of Meme-mas Day 3: How we became fiends

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 5:56


    How Wild Green Memes for Ecological Fiends got its name. Power the pod and get cool merch on our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Our theme music is by Rx Fire

    10 Days of Meme-mas Day 1: The Not-Very-Secret Origin of Wild Green Memes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 11:06


    We are dropping lore every midnight EST or so this week. Up next: the origins of the Charity Battle. Get cool stuff and power this pod at: patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Our theme music is by Rx Fire.

    10 Days of Meme-mas Day 2: The First Charity Battle and the Wild Green Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 7:45


    Up next: The history of wild green name changes!

    Space Colonies are Really Interesting (and probably miserable) ft. SMBC's Zach Weinersmith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 60:04


    Rhett and Brian talked to Zach Weinersmith about his webcomic series, SMBC, closed loop/space colony ecology, and why a space colony would probably be a miserable place to live. The space topics listed are focuses of his latest book, A City on Mars! Get cool stuff and power this pod at: patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Read SMBC Comics: https://www.smbc-comics.com/ Read A City on Mars: https://www.amazon.com/City-Mars-settle-thought-through-ebook/dp/B0BWH5YYTR/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hiRPkoAEps9PEifuWZqI0uya36d94AtXo8_ZTEQELjsxT2q9LfPgv9QIkVTwtfg8.37XwbYAfkjayYxuLH1_IuDvc0314ANqvZzllyCQDYZ8&dib_tag=se&hvadid=680586948383&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9011613&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8766784600124822654&hvtargid=kwd-2190723940798&hydadcr=22595_13531227&keywords=a+city+on+mars+can+we+settle+space&qid=1734626464&sr=8-1 Our theme music is by Rx Fire

    Go outside! Ft. Beau Miles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 40:40


    Rhett, Brian, and Io talk to man-of-many job descriptions Beau Miles about his adventures and films. Get cool stuff and power this pod at: patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Watch Beau's films here: https://www.youtube.com/@BeauMiles Get his book here: https://beaumiles.com/the-backyard-adventurer/

    Crime Pays but Botany Doesn't

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 53:26


    Rhett an Io talked to Joey Santore of the Crime Pays but Botany Doesn't YouTube show and podcast! Get cool stuff and power this pod at: https://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Find everything Joey makes here: https://www.crimepaysbutbotanydoesnt.com/ Our theme music is by Rx Fire!

    It's Always Wednesday in our Hearts / It's Getting Easier to be Green ft. Dr. Anthony Waddle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 49:11


    Maybe something as simple as a black-painted brick can curb the destruction of chytrid for some frogs. We spoke with Anthony Waddle, a researcher working to fight the deadly chytrid fungus frog pandemic, about ways to combat the downward trend of global amphibian populations. Get cool stuff and power this pod at: https://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Read Anthony's Nature article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07582-y

    We (helped) map (part of) Borneo! ft Jayden Engert

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 12:07


    Jayden Engert drops by to talk about the results of his research into undocumented road networks on the island of Borneo. The Wild Green Community helped crowdsource the data for it, and is mentioned in the acknowledgements of the paper, published in Nature! Get this podcast early along with some bonus merch on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Link to the paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07303-5 Our theme music is by Rx Fire.

    What are fungi DOING down there? Ft. Justin Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 38:48


    Rhett talks with fungi researcher Justin Stewart about mapping the underground networks that (might) run the world. Support the show and get merch on Patreon: http://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Check out SPUN: https://spun.earth Follow Justin on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecrobe.bsky.social Our theme music is by Rx Fire

    Field Episode: Botanizing with Britt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 24:47


    Rhett and Britt Brown go looking for rare plants in one of the most biodiverse areas of the United States! Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Britt's IG: https://www.instagram.com/britt.goes.wild/ Theme music by Rx Fire. Thumbnail photo by Britt Brown

    Fastest Known Time with Tara Dower

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 33:07


    We spoke with ultra-ultramarathoner Tara Dower about her career and recent achievement: She ran the entire Appalachian Trail in under 41 days, making her run the fastest known time in the history! Follow us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Tara's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@taratreks The Fastest Known Time website: https://fastestknowntime.com/route/appalachian-trail Our theme music is by Rx Fire! Thanks to memebers Kimberly, Meredith, Tali, Medussa, and Haley for your great questions!

    Homegrown National Park ft. Dr. Doug Tallamy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 32:08


    Rhett and Io talk to entomologist Dr. Doug Tallamy about insects, native plants, conservation, and his organization, Homegrown National Park The pod is supported by listeners through our Patreon: https://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes You can join the Homegrown National Park movement here: https://homegrownnationalpark.org The ostrich dance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfYEce3lRbk Our theme music is by Rx Fire!

    Are Sharks Really Older than the North Star?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 11:40


    it's more likely than you think Support the show and get monthly stickers at http://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Music by Rx Fire!

    WE KNOW WHY BUGS FLY TO LIGHTS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ft. Mikie Green!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 31:21


    We do! Also we had a great time talking about all kinds of cool critters with Mikie Green, host of the CoolCritters YouTube channel! Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Watch CoolCritters: https://www.youtube.com/@CoolCrittersYT Why flying insects gather at artificial light: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-44785-3

    Can you guess the animal before we do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 28:39


    Rhett and Io play Animal, Animal, or Animal?

    WE KNOW WHERE EELS REPRODUCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 21:26


    Rhett and Io talk about an exciting new discovery thousands of years in the making Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Music by Rx Fire. This episode edited by Richard Barker.

    Sweet Summer Sounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 1:15


    The sound of insects and green tree frogs outside my house. Subscribe at: https://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes

    Devils Hole Pupfish Are Weird

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 8:00


    Rhett and Io talk about Devils hole pupfish! Subscribe on http://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Music by Rx Fire. Edited by Richard Barker

    Polar Bears Do Not Scream While They Poop.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 18:22


    It's another fact check episode! Support the show at: http://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes This episode edited by Richard Barker. Music by Rx Fire.

    A gif of a very large person riding a whale (they look small by comparison)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 23:15


    Curtis interviews Preston, the whale from @AWhaleFact! Note about the title: We asked the Wild Green Memes Facebook group to name this episode, and are giving everyone a turn. We will be renaming this episode daily for the next month and a half! Join our Patreon! https://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes You can find A Whale Fact here: https://linktr.ee/awhalefact This episode edited by Richard Barker. Music by Rx Fire.

    When the moon hits the sun and you have lots of fun that's an eclipse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 29:25


    Rhett, Io, and Curtis all watched the eclipse, then watched each other watching the eclipse. You can watch them watching each other watching the eclipse here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/WildGreenMemesForEcologicalFiends/permalink/3809196795976209/ Support the pod at https://www.patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Music by Rx Fire. Editing by Richard Barker

    Newt and Improv'd

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 30:25


    Curtis and Io talk about whatever topics the group tells them to Support the pod at https://www.patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Music by Rx Fire. Editing by Richard Barker.

    Finding the Porpoise of Orca Behavior with Sarah Teman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 19:13


    Rhett and Curtis interview researcher Sarah Teman about strange behavior in the north Pacific's resident killer whales. The paper: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/mms.13073 Music by Rx Fire: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SDbkVb4QmUvWGzkjc0XOd This podcast was edited by Kathryn DeCreny and Richard Barker.

    Ant that the truth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 28:23


    Rhett, Io, and Curtis play two truths and a lie. Support the pod at: https://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Check out our good news contributor's art here: https://www.chacgallery.org/events/reflections-of-culture-artist-talk Our theme muic is by Brian Barker. This episode was edited by Rhett Barker.

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    Last time we had a common ancestor with an octopus everybody was a tube!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 47:02


    The gang talks cephalopods with Sy Montgomery and Warren Carlyle Support the pod: http://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Sy and Warren's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Octopus-Sy-Montgomery/dp/1426223722 Octonation: https://octonation.com/ Our theme music is by Brian Barker. This episode was edited by Richard Barker.

    Source? It was revealed to me in a meme

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 15:43


    Rhett and Curtis hear some good news from a group member and then talk about what's not quite right in a viral of puffin meme. Support the pod on Patreon: patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Theme music by Brian Barker, editing by Richard Barker

    Animal, Animal, or Animal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 14:09


    Rhett, Io, and Curtis play 20 questions. Support the pod on Patreon: https://patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Learn more about archaeopteryx: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeopteryx Theme music by Brian Barker, editing by Richard Barker.

    You never know what you are going to discover (With Dr. Bruce Means!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 44:13


    Rhett and Io talk with Dr. Bruce Means about his adventures studying biodiversity in the tepuis of South America and the southeastern United States. Watch his documentaries, read about his research, and check out his books here: https://www.brucemeans.com/ Our theme music is by Brian Barker and our editing is by Kathryn DeCreny and Richard Barker.

    Plants to the Rescue! with Dr. Vikram Baliga

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 28:47


    The gang talks to Plant Prof Dr. Vikram Baliga about the ways plants are helping us work towards a hopeful future. Also, this is the origin moment of the "Stop Using Anti-Wetland Language!" meme. Go buy Vikram's book, it's great: https://www.amazon.com/Plants-Rescue-Solving-Biggest-Problems/dp/1684493293/ Listen to his podcast and follow across social media:https://linktr.ee/theplantprof Our theme music is by Brian Barker and our editing is by Kathryn DeCreny and Richard Barker.

    Treemendously Relevant with Completely Arbortrary

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 53:59


    The Wild Green peeps talk with Alex Crowson and Casey Clapp, hosts of the Completely Arbortrary podcast, about apples, quince, Brazil nuts, donkey kong, and superlative trees! Support the show at patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Check out Alex and Casey's work at: Website: https://arbortrarypod.com/ Alex's music: https://alexcrowson.com and by searching "Completely Arbortrary" wherever you get your podcasts. Our theme music is by Brian Barker and our editing is by Kathryn DeCreny and Richard Barker.

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    HA HA! I remembered to turn off the "add options" button this time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 24:24


    The mods talk about times they were almost in danger but not quite, as well as their favorite nature facts and the time that Rhett was tricked into thinking he liked corned beef hash. Support the show and receive monthly gifts in the mail on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Thanks to Brian Barker for our intro and outro music. This episode was edited by Kathryn DeCreny and Richard Barker.

    You do not want to get hoof slapped by an elk (with Griff Griffith!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 48:05


    Griff Griffith joins us to talk about his work and adventures! You can find Griff's online projects here: Redwoods Rising: https://www.instagram.com/savetheredwoods/ Jumpstart Nature: https://jumpstartnature.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griffgriffith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GriffWild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenaturenut/ Thanks to Brian Barker for our intro and outro music. This episode was edited by Kathryn DeCreny and Richard Barker.

    Sturgeon Karaoke with Jennifer Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 24:02


    The gang sits down with documentary filmmaker Jennifer Brown to talk about her adventures and films. Check out Jennifer's work at: https://www.intonaturefilms.org/ Thanks to Brian Barker for our intro and outro music. This episode was edited by Kathryn DeCreny and Richard Barker.

    Dropping Creature Facts in the Club with Lindsay Nikole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 26:16


    The mods talk to biology educator Lindsay Nikole. You can find Lindsay's work here: https://linktr.ee/smbah Intro and extro music by Brian Barker. This episode was edited by Kathryn DeCreny and Richard Barker.

    1/74 Currently Practicing Shark Researchers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 60:33


    The squad hangs out with Dr. David "WhySharksMatter" Shiffman. Follow Dr. Shiffman on Twitter: twitter.com/WhySharksMatter Facebook: facebook.com/whysharksmatter Go buy his book here: www.amazon.com/Why-Sharks-Matter-Misunderstood-Predator/ Topics discussed: His new book: "Why Sharks Matter", why Sandbar Shark is best shark, which shark is like a cute great white, near-death vending machine experiences, being featured in a song about a meme you made, the need for greater equity in shark research, and the weirdest things a shark has eaten, including penguins and porcupines.

    Would you fight Charles Darwin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 55:22


    The mod squad hangs out with Ellen and Christian Weatherford of the Just the Zoo of Us podcast and Dr. Vikram Baliga of the Planthropology podcast! Check out the Planthropology podcast here: https://www.planthropologypod.com/ And Just the Zoo of Us here: www.justthezooofus.com Theme music by Brian Barker

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    Beware of Attack Pigeon with Rosemary Mosco

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 36:26


    We get to know the world's most misunderstood bird with author and webcomic artist Rosemary Mosco! Buy her book, A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching, anywhere books are sold! Read her comic and see everything she makes at rosemarymosco.com/ Support this podcast while getting monthly gifts in the mail and a shoutout in the credits at: www.patreon.com/wildgreenmemes

    Beware of Attack Pigeon! With Rosemary Mosco

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 36:26


    We get to know the world's most misunderstood bird with author and webcomic artist Rosemary Mosco! Buy her book, A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching, anywhere books are sold! Read her comic and see everything she makes at https://rosemarymosco.com/ Support this podcast while getting monthly gifts in the mail and a shoutout in the credits at: https://www.patreon.com/wildgreenmemes

    The Whoa Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 24:34


    Some real mind blowers in there! Read more about: Bacteria that cause hail: https://www.livescience.com/14299-bacteria-create-rain-snow-hail.html Beetles that swim through frog intestines: smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/when-beetle-gets-eaten-frog-it-forces-its-way-out-back-door-180975484 Birds that communicate from inside the egg: https://bou.org.uk/blog-jo-avian-embryos-react-to-predators/

    Becoming a Crab with Ned and Bertie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 43:00


    We hang out with Ned Suesat-Williams and Bertie Terilliams, two founders of the Crab Museum in Margate, England. Check them out here: https://www.crabmuseum.org/visit Support the pod at: https://www.patreon.com/wildgreenmemes

    Respecting the Puff with the Cryptonaturalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 46:05


    We talk cryptids, poetry, wildlife, and existence with poet and cryptonaturalist Jarod K. Anderson. Find Jarod's books, podcast, socials, and everything else he makes here: https://www.cryptonaturalist.com/ Support the pod and earn monthly gifts at https://www.patreon.com/wildgreenmemes

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    Let's Map Borneo!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 20:23


    The first ever Wild Green Mapathon is in full swing! Our nonprofit, Wild Green Future, is partnering with the Global Roadmap lab at James Cook University to build a database of undocumented roads on the island of Borneo, a vital step to conserving the region's ecosystems. Volunteers organize information by tracing undocumented roads visible on Google Earth. Researchers at Global Roadmap will use this information to understand the situation and predict where roads (and the ecological problems they facilitate) will go next. This is our interview with Jayden Engert, PhD candidate in the Global Roadmap lab and ecological mapper extraordinaire! To join in on the Wild Green Mapathon: wildgreenfuture.org/map To read more about Global Roadmap: global-roadmap.org

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