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Artificial intelligence is moving faster than almost anyone expected, and it seems like every week another headline makes us wonder if we're witnessing the beginning of a technological utopia—or the end of humanity as we know it. This week the guys dive into how AI has become part of their everyday lives. Dave talks about using AI in his college courses and how it's changing education. Brent explains how AI has become his go-to computer repair assistant... and occasional debate partner. Brad shares how AI has completely transformed the production of the Sofa King Podcast, from research and writing to creating original music for every episode. From there, things get weird. The conversation explores the many possible futures of artificial intelligence, including the twelve potential outcomes for humanity. Could AI solve disease, hunger, and poverty? Could it become humanity's greatest partner? Or are we building something that eventually decides we're no longer necessary? The guys discuss everything from AI assistants and autonomous agents to the possibility of humans living in a comfortable "utopian zoo," where superintelligent machines take care of our every need. Is that paradise... or the ultimate loss of freedom? As always, expect plenty of laughs, philosophical rabbit holes, ridiculous hypotheticals, and the kind of conversations that make you question whether your phone is already listening.
WSTR Galactic Public Access — Episode 436: Rodians In this episode of WSTR Galactic Public Access, Todd Hoffman returns to the show to continue the Rishi's Species segment, this time focusing on the Rodians—the reptilian, swamp-dwelling species best known for Greedo, the iconic bounty hunter from Star Wars: A New Hope. Todd explores what makes Rodians so recognizable, from their bug-like eyes and suction-cup fingers to their rough, pebbly skin and reputation as cunning hunters. The conversation looks at how their species is portrayed across Star Wars lore, including appearances in the Cantina, the Clone Wars, Return of the Jedi, Rebels, and the Bad Batch, and asks whether Greedo has unfairly become the defining Rodian in fan memory. The episode also digs into the broader cultural and storytelling potential of Rodians, comparing them to Mandalorians, discussing their possible role in bounty hunting and crime dramas, and imagining what kind of Star Wars series could center a Rodian lead. Along the way, Todd touches on behind-the-scenes trivia, including the evolution of Greedo's name, production notes, and the voice work that helped shape the character. News of the Week Todd covers three Star Wars headlines: "May the Force Be With You" was ranked the best Star Wars quote of all time in a recent Parade article Hasbro revealed a Jaina and Jacen Solo Black Series two-pack Reports suggest Star Wars: Starfighter footage may have been shown at a Disney cinema event Cantina Chat The episode closes with a personal catch-up: Carla is traveling for wedding shower celebrations Heather has officially embraced her cat-lady era Todd shares family updates, Father's Day gifts, and recent gaming talk, including Red Dead Redemption, Fortnite, and anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI Call to Action WSTR invites listeners to share their thoughts on Rodians, Greedo, and underrated Star Wars species via social media, voicemail, or email. The show also teases next week's topic: the 40th anniversary of Labyrinth. Mentioned links and handles: Socials: @wstrmedia Podcast archive: podcast.wstrmedia.com Merch store: store.wstrmedia.com Live stream: livestream.wstrmedia.com Email: mailbox@wstrmedia.com
Ekin Tilic isn't just Senckenberg's resident worm expert, but a science communicator as well: As "spinelessguy," he shares beautiful pictures of all kinds of deep sea invertebrates with his Instagram followers. In this episode of "Weird Species," we talk to him about his love for these kinds of animals that not many people find particularly appealing – and especially one intriguing worm nicknamed "Charlie Chaplin".Check out Ekin's Instagram account for jaw-dropping pictures of deep sea creatures. ...and his website as well! Go on a deep sea dive with The Schmidt Ocean Institute during their amazing livestreams. We need to protect marine biodiversity: Find out more about the Senckenberg Ocean Species Alliance (SOSA).Follow Senckenberg onFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInYouTube
Adrian Woolfson, the CEO and co-founder of the biotech company Genyro, joins the Futurists to chat about the audacious vision that animates his book On The Future of Species. Woolfson conceives of a Artificial Biological Intelligence that will unify diverse fields of genomic research into a new system that enables humans to design and create new species of life. According to Woofson, this marks an unprecedented moment on earth. For the first time ever, natural selection is no longer the only means for species to evolve. Humans can generate new life from first principles. This is true authorship of living organisms. Woolfson unpacks his grand concepts for host Robert Tercek in a lively discussion that spans synthetic biology, ethics, physics and the economics of food, medicine, health care and more.
Greg Anderson spider expert and Emeritus Fellow at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research.
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Happy Croc Month! Most living crocodilian species look pretty similar overall – that's why there are so many tips for telling alligators from crocodiles – but one group really stands out with their bulging eyes and remarkably slender snouts. This episode, we explore the various features and habits that make gharials unique among crocs, and which have caused no end of confusion for scientists trying to sort out their evolutionary history. And, of course, we'll take a trip into the fossil record to visit some of the most extraordinary long-snouted crocs of the distant past. In the news: hagfish eyes, dinosaur arms, fungal spores, and fishing dinosaurs. Time markers: Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00 News: 00:06:45 Main discussion, Part 1: 00:40:30 Main discussion, Part 2: 01:09:35 Patron question: 02:12:00 With the help of our Patrons, we'll be donating this year to: The Crocodile Research Coalition https://crocodileresearchcoalition.org/ Save the Snakes https://savethesnakes.org/ The Natural Resources Defense Council https://www.nrdc.org/ Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast Check out our website for this episode's blog post and more: http://commondescentpodcast.com/ Got a topic you want to hear about? Submit your episode request here: https://commondescentpodcast.com/request-a-topic/ Lots more ways to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/common_descent The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org Musical Interludes are "Professor Umlaut" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Recent research suggests that humans had sex with other members of the hominin group. These ancient homo sapiens had intercourse with a “ghost species” of “proto-human.” The idea is probably more complex than just having aliens plucking our hominid mothers out of Eden and mating with them; however, it most certainly has us wondering about exactly which side of the family our humanity sprang from. On this intriguing episode of Ground Zero, Clyde Lewis reveals GHOST SPECIES: THE LAST APE STANDING. The original broadcast was on July 26, 2017.
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This episode covers everything you need to know about the Dragonborn Species in the 2024 Player's Handbook for Dungeons & Dragons. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme & Intro 6:14 Themes & Lore 7:38 Stats 14:53 Changes 19:55 Inspirations 33:22 Outro & Closing Theme 52:21 Post Credits (incl. Dracataurs) 54:49 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Threads at https://www.threads.net/@itsamimicpodcast Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Find Us On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Dungeon Master 1: Adam Nason Dungeon Master 2: Megan Lengle Dungeon Master 3: Kasi Just Kasi Narrator: Stephen Golding Script By: Adam Nason, Kasi Just Kasi, and Megan Lengle Produced By: Megan Lengle Director: Adam Nason Editor: Adam Nason Executive Producer: Adam Nason Main Theme: Cory Wiebe Musical Scores: Tyler Gibson Logo by: Megan Lengle Other Artwork is owned by Wizards of the Coast. This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general. It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products.
Welcome to The Thrill of The Hill. Today we're talking about one of Scotland's most iconic groups of farmland birds – our waders. Species such as lapwing, curlew, redshank and snipe have long been part of the Scottish farming landscape. Their calls and displays are synonymous with springtime on farms and crofts across the country, yet many of these species have experienced significant declines over recent decades. Toby Wilson from RSPB Scotland joins us to discuss what is driving these changes, what practical management can help reverse them, and how current funding schemes can support farmers and crofters who want to make space for nature alongside productive agriculture. Timestamps01.17 Introducing Toby Wilson (RSPB Senior Conservation Officer) 02.43 How agricultural landscapes fit into wider wildlife conservation 04.23 The importance of farmers and crofters for delivering nature conservation outcomes 06.44 Farm Wildlife Walks 10.02 The Forth Estuary 15.18 Habitat value of coastal marshland for waders 16.55 The importance of a supporting mosaic of habitats 19.24 Wader numbers in Scotland and some of the main pressures affecting waders 25.55 Habitat connectivity specifically for waders 29.22 What gives Toby hope 33.51 Nature Scot – Nature Restoration Fund 41.50 The future for waders in Scotland 44.34 Toby's take home messages ResourcesRSPB Scotland Working for Waders Making a difference for waders in the Cairngorms Scottish Government Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) | NatureScot New strongholds for wader recovery proposed | NatureScot Agri-Environment Climate Scheme Farm Wildlife Walks 2026 | Helping farmers in Scotland toby.wilson@rspb.co.uk For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot
Welcome to The Thrill of The Hill. Today we're talking about one of Scotland's most iconic groups of farmland birds – our waders. Species such as lapwing, curlew, redshank and snipe have long been part of the Scottish farming landscape. Their calls and displays are synonymous with springtime on farms and crofts across the country, yet many of these species have experienced significant declines over recent decades. Toby Wilson from RSPB Scotland joins us to discuss what is driving these changes, what practical management can help reverse them, and how current funding schemes can support farmers and crofters who want to make space for nature alongside productive agriculture. Timestamps01.17 Introducing Toby Wilson (RSPB Senior Conservation Officer) 02.43 How agricultural landscapes fit into wider wildlife conservation 04.23 The importance of farmers and crofters for delivering nature conservation outcomes 06.44 Farm Wildlife Walks 10.02 The Forth Estuary 15.18 Habitat value of coastal marshland for waders 16.55 The importance of a supporting mosaic of habitats 19.24 Wader numbers in Scotland and some of the main pressures affecting waders 25.55 Habitat connectivity specifically for waders 29.22 What gives Toby hope 33.51 Nature Scot – Nature Restoration Fund 41.50 The future for waders in Scotland 44.34 Toby's take home messages ResourcesRSPB Scotland Working for Waders Making a difference for waders in the Cairngorms Scottish Government Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) | NatureScot New strongholds for wader recovery proposed | NatureScot Agri-Environment Climate Scheme Farm Wildlife Walks 2026 | Helping farmers in Scotland toby.wilson@rspb.co.uk For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot
Happy Croc Month! In this bonus episode, we're joined by friend of the podcast Maddie Turala to talk about her research on estimating body size in fossil alligators! This month only! Join the Crocs & Snakes Tier on our Patreon to receive a Croc Month sticker and to contribute to charitable donations toward reptile and other wildlife conservation! www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast This year, our donations are going toward: The Crocodile Research Coalition https://crocodileresearchcoalition.org/ Save the Snakes https://savethesnakes.org/ The Natural Resources Defense Council https://www.nrdc.org/ Lots more ways to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/common_descent The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org
Before there were relationships, there was adaptation. Before there were marriages, there was adaptation. Before there were families, civilizations, languages, philosophies, religions, identities, cultures, nations, and histories, there was adaptation. Existence itself rests upon a single uncompromising principle: Everything that lives must continuously adjust to what is. Nothing receives exemption. Stars adapt to gravitational forces. Forests adapt to seasons. Species adapt to environments. Consciousness adapts to experience. Life itself survives through perpetual negotiation with reality. Only the human ego attempts a different strategy. It attempts permanence. It attempts certainty. It attempts preservation. It attempts to freeze living things into familiar forms and then calls that stability. This may explain one of the greatest tragedies in intimate relationships. Many people do not fall in love with a person. They fall in love with a version. A snapshot. A moment. A psychological photograph taken during a particular season of someone's evolution. Years later they discover the photograph has changed. The ambitions changed. The fears changed. The values changed. The body changed. The dreams changed. The identity changed. And suddenly what should have been expected feels like betrayal. Not because transformation occurred. Because transformation was never included in the original agreement. The relationship begins suffering from a silent disease. Not incompatibility. Not conflict. Not communication problems. The disease is the expectation that life should stop moving. Yet life never agreed to such a contract. Every intimate relationship eventually becomes a confrontation with the most fundamental law of existence: Nothing living remains the same. The deepest form of love may therefore have very little to do with possession, agreement, compatibility, romance, chemistry, or even commitment. It may involve something far more difficult. Participation. The willingness to remain present while another human being becomes. Not who you expected. Not who you prefer. Not who you originally chose. But who life is continuously revealing. This is where rigidity enters the story. Most people misunderstand rigidity. Rigidity is not strength. Rigidity is fear attempting to negotiate with impermanence. A boundary protects what is essential. Rigidity protects what is familiar. A boundary serves growth. Rigidity resists growth. A boundary preserves integrity. Rigidity preserves certainty. One creates intimacy. The other slowly suffocates it. The irony feels almost unbearable. Many people spend years defending what they call standards, principles, values, self-respect, masculinity, femininity, tradition, or boundaries. Underneath the language often sits something much older. Fear. The fear that adaptation will require grief. Because adaptation always demands the death of something. A belief. An expectation. A certainty. An identity. A story. A version of ourselves. A version of our partner. Love therefore asks for a sacrifice few people anticipate. Not the sacrifice of self. The sacrifice of illusion. The illusion that the person beside you can remain unchanged while everything else in existence continues evolving. This becomes even more complicated when childhood wounds enter the relationship. An abandoned child becomes an adult demanding certainty. A neglected child becomes an adult demanding emotional guarantees. A rejected child becomes an adult demanding constant validation. The wound incurs the debt. The partner receives the invoice. What began as pain becomes expectation. Expectation becomes entitlement. Entitlement becomes rigidity. Rigidity becomes relational gravity. The relationship slowly bends around old injuries rather than present reality. Two people stop meeting each other. They begin negotiating with ghosts. One partner speaks from today. The other responds from twenty years ago. One partner changes. The other interprets the change as abandonment. One partner evolves. The other experiences evolution as betrayal. Neither understands the actual conflict. The argument appears relational. The conflict is ontological. Reality keeps moving. Someone is trying to stop it. Daoist philosophy recognized this thousands of years ago. Water never argues with the riverbed. Water never demands permanence. Water never mistakes form for essence. It changes continuously while remaining completely itself. Rain. Mist. Ice. River. Ocean. Different expressions. Same nature. Healthy love functions the same way. Its essence remains while its expression evolves. The couples who survive decades together may not possess superior communication skills. They may not possess superior compatibility. They may simply understand a truth that many never discover: Love is not measured by how tightly you hold on. Love is measured by how truthfully you participate in another person's becoming. Can you update your understanding as quickly as life updates the person you love? Can you release outdated versions of them before resentment builds a shrine around them? Can you remain curious where others become certain? Can you remain present where others become controlling? Can you bless evolution where others call it betrayal? Because eventually every intimate relationship arrives at the same doorway. On one side stands certainty. On the other stands life. You cannot hold both. The person who chooses certainty eventually loses intimacy. The person who chooses life discovers that adaptation was never the enemy. Adaptation was love's highest form of intelligence. And perhaps its most sacred expression.
Gray whales have long been considered one of conservation's greatest success stories, recovering from the brink of extinction after commercial whaling. But today, the species is facing new challenges. In this episode, we sit down with marine mammal researcher John Calambokidis, co-founder of Cascadia Research Collective, to explore the fascinating world of gray whales and discuss the troubling decline currently affecting the eastern North Pacific population. John shares insights from more than four decades of whale research, including the remarkable story of the "Sounders"—a unique group of gray whales that have learned to feed in the Salish Sea — and what their behavior may teach us about resilience and adaptation in a changing ocean. We discuss: What makes gray whales unique among baleen whales The history and discovery of the Sounders gray whales in Puget Sound How researchers identify and track individual gray whales over decades The surprising connections between eastern and western North Pacific gray whales The ongoing decline in gray whale numbers and calf production How climate-driven changes in Arctic feeding grounds are impacting whales today Ship strikes, entanglements, and other human-caused threats Reasons for hope and what people can do to help protect whales Learn more about Cascadia Research Collective and their work: https://cascadiaresearch.org If you are enjoying listening to our podcast, please share this with your friends, follow/subscribe, and leave us feedback/reviews wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you'd like to join Jeff and Sara on a whale watching tour in 2026, please check out to Maya's Legacy Whale Watching to book! You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube. Please send feedback or questions to afterthebreachpodcast@gmail.com. And remember, stay safe out there.
What if the real keystone players are invisible, microscopic, and often overlooked? In this eye-opening episode, Mark deconstructs the narrative of large predators as the primary regulators of ecosystems. Using an ecological perspective, Mark reveals the species that hold the true power over habitat health, biodiversity, and resilience. You'll discover that ecosystems are complex networks, not simple pyramid hierarchies, and that prioritizing charismatic megafauna might obscure the real drivers of ecological stability. In this episode Mark breaks down: the origins of the apex predator and keystone species concepts, why Yellowstone's ecosystem hasn't been the dramatic wilderness transformation it's often made out to be and how scientific narratives are skewed by a mammal-centric bias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQN1-ZcfQ6ulG2hE41lIKw/joinMERCH: https://modernreptileshop.com/collections/reptile-merch-for-sale1 Subscribe & Hit the Bell to STAY INFORMED!It's Croc Week, and we're taking on one of the biggest debates in the reptile world: which crocodilian species is the best? In this episode of Reptiles With Podcast, we rank crocodiles, alligators, caimans, gharials, and more based on appearance, behavior, conservation significance, uniqueness, and overall cool factor. Along the way, we share surprising facts, personal opinions, and plenty of crocodilian discussion. Will the saltwater crocodile take the crown? Does the gharial deserve more respect? Watch and see if you agree with our rankings.HostsYoshii @modernreptileshop Chuckey @madbioreptilesEric @reptiverseSponsored by:MorphMarket: https://www.morphmarket.com/Dubia.com: https://dubiaroaches.com/The Reptiles With Podcast covers Repti-Culture with a comedic twist. We aim to give different perspectives on all topics, even the controversial ones.#CrocWeek #Alligators #Crocodiles #reptilenews #reptilehobby #reptileshow #herpetology #wildlife #reptileexpo #reptilebreeder #reptilekeeper #zookeepers #reptileeducation #reptileswithpodcast #reptilepodcast
This lecture discusses the 20th century Analytic philosopher, Thomas Nagel's essay "What Is It Like To Be A Bat", and focuses upon he portion of his article in which he begins to explore what subjective experience of other species would be and whether we have the capacity to imagine or understand what it is like to be to be that animal. He selects bats in particular since they are mammals but have a very different sensorium from us, in that they rely upon echolocation and have weak eyesight. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler or Buy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/a4quydwom If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO You can find over 4,000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Get Nagel's What Is It Like to Be a Bat? - https://amzn.to/3P8ihhk
Brianna Bruce of Livin' Life Adventures has guided Washington waters for 15 years and she fishes just about everything that swims. In this episode, she's back to share what makes Baker Lake sockeye one of the most unique and rewarding fisheries in the state, including the gear tweaks, troll speeds, and bait strategies that separate limits from empty coolers.In this episode:Why Baker Lake produces the biggest, brightest sockeye in Washington — and why the fish arrive in such good conditionThe troll speed mistake that kills most people's chances Why dodgers outperform flashers, and how leader length affects your hook-upsBait and scent strategies that are legal at Baker but not allowed at other sockeye lakesHow to fish the right depth Brianna's guiding philosophy: why the best trips aren't always about the fish countTimestamped Chapters:00:00 - Welcome and intro to Briana Bruce01:00 - Briana's background: a lifelong angler turned 15-year guide05:00 - Guide philosophy: making memories when the fish don't cooperate08:00 - Species and seasons: where Briana fishes year-round in Washington14:00 - Why Baker Lake is her favorite fishery in the state17:00 - 2025 season dates, limits, and run size forecast20:00 - The mistakes anglers make: troll speed, dodgers, leaders, and bait23:00 - Simulating a school and finding active fish25:00 - The one that got away storyKey Takeaways:Troll significantly slower than kokanee setupsShort leaders outperform long flasher-style leaders in this fisheryLive sand shrimp early season, cured coon shrimp mid-season, cured prawn chunks late seasonFish the 20–40 foot zone — deep marks are usually bull trout or inactive fishRun extra rods or dummy flashers to mimic a school and trigger more bitesBaker Lake opens July 11th tentatively this year with a starting limit of four fishThe run forecast Resources & Links:Briana Bruce / Livin' Life Adventures: livinlifeadventures.comBook a charter or connect: gofish@livinlifeadventures.com | Text: 206-714-2112Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / YouTube: search Livin' Life AdventuresReady to go deeper? Join the waitlist for Anglers Unlimited Gold membership at https://anglersunlimited.co/gold — get access to exclusive trainings like the full Baker Lake Sockeye session with Briana, plus expert seminars, step-by-step courses, fishing maps, and a community of 60+ anglers who want you to succeed.Fishing for a Reason is the Pacific Northwest saltwater fishing education podcast for new anglers and families who want to catch more salmon, halibut, lingcod, shrimp, and crab in Washington waters. Hosted by Jamie & Scott Propst from Anglers Unlimited, each episode delivers practical techniques, local knowledge, and expert insights to help you get off the couch and into the fish. Perfect for relocated professionals, military families, and boaters who are just getting into fishing.
Every year, the Milwaukee Public Museum teams up with a park or natural area to take a 24-hour survey of plants and animals found there. This year, scientists converged at Wehr Nature Center in Franklin.
Here's a good talk about other styles and other species, and how using a spinning rod or baitcaster can open up your fishing world to a more complete set of skills and a better understanding of . . . fishing.Most fly anglers can pick up and cast a spinning rod or baitcaster, but if you spend some real time to develop an intimate understanding of the strengths and the possibilities, you gain another base of knowledge.The same can be said for chasing other species: bass, carp, musky, redfish, permit, snook, striper. They're all different, all with unique challenges and solutions that transfer over to the trout world, given the right circumstance.The question is, can you learn everything -- that same, full skillset of presentations, of reading a river and more, by only fishing a fly rod? That's part of what we talk about in this podcast.My good friends Austin Dando and Bill Dell join me for this one.ResourcesPODCAST: Troutbitten | The Versatile Angler - S3, Ep15VIDEO: Troutbitten | Fish and Film - One Morning for VersatilityVisitTroutbitten WebsiteTroutbitten InstagramTroutbitten YouTubeTroutbitten FacebookThanks to TroutRoutes:Use the code TROUTBITTEN for 20% off your membership athttps://maps.troutroutes.com Thanks to SkwalaUse the code, TROUTBITTEN10 for 10% off your order athttps://skwalafishing.com/
Sacrilegious Sunday is back, and this one goes from Hollywood acting debates to full-blown current-events chaos.Chino, Homeboy, and the crew open with the eternal question: Denzel Washington vs. Will Smith, one-take greatness, Training Day, Malcolm X, Glory, After Earth, Mark Wahlberg, and why some actors have magic while others just memorize the damn script.Then the show swerves into the news: Charlie Kirk free-speech fallout, people getting fired or arrested over social media posts, First Amendment lawsuits, settlements, and why everyone suddenly remembers free speech when the consequences start costing real money.From there, the military-veteran segment kicks in hard: veteran mental health, DD-214 life, military trauma, civilian coworkers, social anxiety, sleep deprivation, CPAP survival, and the secret inner violence of trying to complete a grocery list without losing your soul.A brand-new blue fish gets discovered in Venezuela… and Chino & Homeboy immediately prove why the internet should not be allowed to name anything.This episode kicks off with the viral fish-naming chaos: Bonnie Blue, blue waffle jokes, “Finding Cleto,” Victoria's Secret, and a full David Attenborough-level breakdown of one of the most cursed marine biology conversations ever recorded. From there, the show goes completely off the rails into AI restrictions, Uncle Sam killing Chino's coding momentum, public car hookup laws, OnlyFans creator drama, police videos, military gym roasting, Filipino culture fights, earthquake stories, Jollibee damage, Deadpool, He-Man, World Cup immigration chaos, and more unfiltered podcast madness.If you like dark comedy, military humor, internet culture, AI rants, pop culture arguments, adult jokes, and two dudes turning every topic into a crime scene, this one is for you.In this episode:New blue fish discovery, viral fish name suggestions, AI model drama, government restrictions, car sex legality, OnlyFans entitlement, police misconduct, military fitness fails, Filipino food, Philippines earthquake, Jollibee collapse, Deadpool, He-Man, World Cup visas, immigration talk, soccer, and Chino & Homeboy being absolutely wrong for two hours.Like, subscribe, comment, and tell us what you would name the fish.#ChinoAndHomeboy #ComedyPodcast #FunnyPodcast #DarkHumor #PodcastClips #BlueFish #InternetCulture #AIPodcast #MilitaryHumor #FilipinoHumor #MexicanHumor #OnlyFansDrama #Deadpool #HeMan #WorldCup #UnfilteredComedyTimecodes00:00 Intro / Sacrilegious Sunday01:37 Uncle Sam, AI restrictions, and Chino's coding rage08:42 New blue fish discovered in Venezuela13:19 Fish sushi question sends everything downhill21:11 Pinot Grigio jail-smuggling story31:20 Historical medical devices and cursed internet research42:26 Trans dating debate46:18 Cop video and public hookup laws52:06 OnlyFans creator collab drama01:04:49 Secretary of War Crimes gym roast01:24:09 Body found in San Diego Bay01:31:11 Bonnie Blue pregnancy controversy01:38:03 Dean Cain, Supergirl, and Millie Alcock01:57:19 Philippines earthquake and Jollibee damage02:04:14 Deadpool02:10:17 He-Man / Masters of the Universe02:16:14 Bachelor party and soccer confusion02:18:50 USA vs Paraguay02:20:24 World Cup visas and immigration chaos02:23:13 Outro
On Sunday June 14th 2026, the Freedom of Species team had yet another nail-biting animal trivia show to raise donations for 3CR's Radiothon 2026! This year is special as it is 3CR's 50th birthday!! Listen along to our trivia show - Can you guess the answers before the listeners? CORRECTION: The animal sound played in the show was in fact a quail, not a bandicoot!! Trev apologises sincerely. Luckily no one guessed quail although we did lead listeners astray by saying the animal was not a bird... Donate to the 3CR Radiothon: We finished the show $200 under our Radiothon target! Thanks to all our amazing listeners!! Please support 3CR Community Radio so we can keep operating as a genuinely independent and non-commercial broadcast service. Donations are the best way to keep animal advocacy and other radical radio on the airwaves. You can donate via the GiveNow page: https://givenow.com.au/cr/freedomofspecies. Or call 3CR during business hours (+61 3 9419 8377) or donate via the 3CR website (https://www.3cr.org.au/donate) and nominate Freedom of Species. Help us reach our target by the end of July! Music: Animal Liberation by Los Fastidios: https://www.losfastidios.net/ MY VEGAN LIFE by IFEEL: https://ifeel.bandcamp.com/track/my-vegan-life butterfly!! by RAMdragon: https://ramdragon.bandcamp.com/track/butterfly Ditch the Party by Codefendants: https://soundcloud.com/codefendants-music/ditch-the-party Please send us any feedback via FOSradio@proton.me
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Oklahoma's natural world is the subject of a new book from author Priscilla Crawford.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags
How do you define a species? The question has been controversial since the days of Darwin. On this episode of The Quanta Podcast, host Samir Patel speaks with writer Marlowe Starling about how recent advances in genomics have both clarified and complicated the picture. This topic was covered in a recent story for Quanta Magazine. Each week on The Quanta Podcast, Quanta Magazine editor in chief Samir Patel speaks with the people behind the award-winning publication to navigate through some of the most important and mind-expanding questions in science and math.
The 1996 debut album Spiders by Liverpool's Space is an eclectic mix of trip-hop, Madchester, Britpop, and more, including the 60s lounge of single “Female of the Species.” But eclecticism can slip into inconsistency, and attempts at various genres results in uneven levels of quality. Songs In This Episode Intro - Female of the Species 15:51 - Dark Clouds 20:30 - Me And You Vs The World 28:50 - Major Pager 30:43 - Money Outro - Neighborhood Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.
fWotD Episode 3322: Rodent Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Tuesday, 9 June 2026, is Rodent.Rodents (from Latin rodens, 'gnawing') are a group of mammals belonging to the order Rodentia ( roh-DEN-shə or roh-DEN-chə) characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper and lower jaws. Rodents make up about 40% of all mammal species. They are native to all major landmasses except Antarctica and several oceanic islands, though they have subsequently been introduced to most of these landmasses by human activity. Most rodents are small animals with robust bodies, short limbs, and long tails. They use their sharp incisors to gnaw food, excavate burrows, and defend themselves. Most eat seeds or other plant material, but some have more varied diets.Rodents are extremely diverse in their ecology and lifestyles and can be found in almost every terrestrial habitat, including human-made environments. Species can be arboreal, fossorial (burrowing), saltatorial/ricochetal (leaping on their hind legs), or semiaquatic. They tend to be social animals, and many species live in societies with complex ways of communicating with each other. Mating among rodents can vary from monogamy, to polygyny, to promiscuity. Many have litters of underdeveloped, altricial young, while others are precocial (relatively well-developed) at birth. The rodent fossil record dates back to the Paleocene of Asia. Rodents greatly diversified in the Eocene, as they spread across continents, sometimes even crossing oceans. Rodents reached both South America and Madagascar from Africa and, until the arrival of Homo sapiens, were the only terrestrial placental mammals to reach and colonize Australia. Rodentia and Lagomorpha (rabbits, hares, and pikas) are sister groups, sharing a single common ancestor and forming the clade of Glires. Lagomorphs also have incisors that grow continuously, but are distinguished by an extra pair of incisors on the upper jaw.Rodents have been used as food, for clothing, as pets, and as laboratory animals in research. Some species, in particular the brown rat, the black rat, and the house mouse, are serious pests, eating and spoiling food stored by humans and spreading diseases. Accidentally introduced species of rodents are often considered to be invasive. Well-known rodents include mice, rats, squirrels, prairie dogs, porcupines, beavers, guinea pigs, and hamsters.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:11 UTC on Tuesday, 9 June 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Rodent on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Stephen.
This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we're revisiting one of our favorite interviews with legendary birder Peter Kaestner—the first person in history to see more than 10,000 bird species in the wild.While John continues his birding adventures in New Zealand and Australia, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit this incredible conversation. Peter recently came up on the podcast when Shannon recognized one of his recordings of a Rwenzori Turaco, reminding us just how remarkable his birding journey has been.Peter is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished birders in the world. Over decades of global travel, he has observed more bird species than anyone else in history, visiting remote corners of the planet in pursuit of rare birds, endemic species, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.Field Museum ornithologists and curators of birds John Bates and Shannon Hackett join RJ and Amanda Pole to talk with Peter about world birding, bird identification, rare birds, international birding travel, conservation, and the adventures that come with a lifetime spent exploring the natural world.From incredible sightings and close calls to lessons learned from thousands of birding expeditions, Peter shares fascinating stories, hard-earned wisdom, and a passion for birds that is impossible not to appreciate.If you love birding, birdwatching, rare birds, wildlife travel, ornithology, bird conservation, bird identification, and extraordinary birding stories from around the world, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:YouTube InstagramTikTokBlueSky
Cycads are cousins of conifers, and although they can be found throughout the modern tropics, they are often considered a visual indicator of prehistory. This episode, Aly joins us to explore what sets cycads apart from other plants, what we know of their deep history, and whether they truly deserve their reputation as dinosaur food. In the news: toothless crocs, Arctic mammals, turtle relations, and crater life. Time markers: Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00 News: 00:10:35 Main discussion, Part 1: 00:41:00 Main discussion, Part 2: 01:25:55 Patron question: 02:00:45 Check out our website for this episode's blog post and more: http://commondescentpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast Got a topic you want to hear about? Submit your episode request here: https://commondescentpodcast.com/request-a-topic/ Lots more ways to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/common_descent The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org Musical Interludes are "Professor Umlaut" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
On today's show we chat about songs with animal liberation themes that we have been listening to. Unfortunately due to copyright restrictions, we cannot include the songs in the podcast and have listed them below so you can check them out. Songs we played on the show:Good Boy by Paris Paloma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NfyIpE4zawThe Beast Within by EcotageMaking Do by Lake Street Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a60qqxm-BrQDominion by Vegan Queen V https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LlOz3tBC9gUs & Pigs by Sophia Isella https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciAsJ6TEpK4Cruelty to Animals by Frenzal Rhomb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpsB63888D4No Cars Go by Arcade Fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T703EHtdPwoEyes Wide Open by Goyte https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyVJsg0XIIkAmazonia by Gojira https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4CcX720DW4 Here are a couple of previous Freedom of Species shows on animal liberation music: https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode-202009131300/animal-liberation-and-vegan-songs-part-1 https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode-202011221300/animal-liberation-and-vegan-songs-part-2-heavy June is Radiothon month at 3CR Community Radio and this year is really special as 3CR, community owned and funded has been on-air since 1976 thanks to decades of community support and fundraising. The 3CR Radiothon is the main fundraising event for the year for the station. The 2026 target is $300,000 and the target for Freedom of Species is $1700. 3CR is a knowledge resource for all kinds of under-represented people and causes. Support the station that supports diversity and inclusion. If you would like to donate to 3CR and to the FoS campaign, please donate via https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/freedomofspecies Please tune in next week, Sunday June 14th between 1.00-2.00pm AEST for our Animal Trivia Radiothon show and text in your answers live on 0488 809 855 (save this number!). Please share any feedback with the FoS team via email at FOSradio@proton.me Thanks for listening and being part of the 3CR family.
Experience the vibrant sound symphony of nature awakening in early summer. Recorded by Nature Sound World, this high-quality soundscape transports you to a sunlit forest edge where light, greenery, and life are at their peak.Put on your headphones, close your eyes, and immerse yourself in the most beautiful bird concert of the Nordic summer. From the depths of the forest and the open meadows, you can hear the rich melody of the garden warbler, the bright chime of the yellowhammer, the gentle song of the robin, and the lively chatter of the fieldfare. From the nearby fields, the distinct call of the lapwing, the cries of gulls, and the peaceful mooing of cows on the pasture drift through the air.This authentic, carefully produced field recording captures the true, magnificent atmosphere of the countryside and the abundance of lush summer vegetation. It serves as the perfect natural background sound for deep relaxation, productive studying, focused work, or falling into a peaceful sleep.
This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard sits down with Ken Ramirez to dig into the science of positive reinforcement and what it really means to care for the animals in our lives.Meet the Guest: Ken Ramirez Ken Ramirez is one of the world's foremost animal trainers and a leading advocate for positive reinforcement-based training. With more than 50 years of experience spanning over 500 species, Ken has served as Executive Vice President of Animal Care and Training at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium and now teaches hands-on training courses at his own ranch. A self-described "crossover trainer," he brings a rare combination of scientific rigor, real-world experience, and a non-judgmental approach to how we train and care for the animals in our lives.In This Episode, Sinead and Ken Discuss:Why behavioral training is a necessity that ranks alongside vet care, nutrition, and environment in responsible animal careThe science behind positive and negative reinforcementWhy giving animals the choice to say "no" actually produces better performanceThe Zambia conservation project where Ken rerouted an entire elephant herd away from poachers, and why it earned him a price on his headEpisode SponsorConnaway & Associates The friendly and knowledgeable team at Connaway & Associates brings together more than 30 years of experience to offer a wide range of insurance services, including horse insurance, farm insurance, and liability insurance.Visit www.connaway.net or call 501-868-8084 to explore your options.In Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQRide iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches.Members also get:Weekly live Q&As with equestrian expertsExclusive podcast episodesDressage test prep resourcesA supportive learning communityStart your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com
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The fish you've been walking right past might be the most fun you'll have all summer. → Join other Ozarkers in our Patreon - The Holler → Get weekly updates, show notes, and stories in our NEWSLETTER Expert Ozark fly fishing guide Ben Levin joins the guys at Diamond State Fly Co. to break down a 4-species bucket list that skips the glamour fish entirely. This one's for every angler who's been chasing the same two species on repeat. Ben makes a convincing case that the Ozarks' most overlooked fish are secretly its most fun — and he tells you exactly how, where, and what to throw to catch all four. Together with... Vortex Optics - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Maverik - Adventure's first stop in the Ozarks 0:00 – Recording at Diamond State Fly Co. 5:00 – Species #1: The Ozark Bass 20:00 – Species #2: Common Carp 34:00 – Species #3: Spotted Bass (Kentucky Bass) 45:00 – Species #4: Green Sunfish What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett, and our producer is Daniel Matthews Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD Clayton Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook @theozarkpodcast PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 121 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.
We're surrounded by wildlife that tells us something about our ecosystem if we'll take just a moment to stop and smell the roses (or, in this case, take a gander at the kudzu). With our partners in the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, we're investigating so-called “signal species," starting with the lovable black bear. As their population has rebounded, so have human interactions – both positive and negative.Guests Caroline Eggers, WPLN environmental reporter John Boyle, deputy managing editor, Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom Janelle Musser, black bear support biologist, Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency Mark Thurman, director of conservation collaboratives in Tennessee, The Nature Conservancy
We're back with the man who just quit his career in the fly fishing industry to become Beaver Lake's only full-time fly fishing guide. → Join other Ozarkers in our Patreon - The Holler → Get weekly updates, show notes, and stories in our NEWSLETTER Part two with Dan Roberts gets tactical — and it doesn't disappoint. Dan walks through exactly how to fly fish for crappie using a game-changing indicator setup, breaks down the pre-spawn and post-spawn bass bite, and reveals why spotted bass might be the most underrated fly fishing target in the Ozarks. Whether you're a beginner wanting a confidence-building species or a seasoned angler ready to chase topwater strikes, there's something here for every skill level. Together with... Vortex Optics - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars Maverik - Adventure's first stop in the Ozarks 0:00 – Recap & What We're Covering: Species & Tactics on Beaver Lake 1:30 – Crappie on the Fly: The Easiest Entry Point Into Still Water Fishing 5:30 – Dan's Secret Indicator Setup 10:00 – Bass Season Breakdown: Pre-Spawn Streamers to Post-Spawn Topwater 14:00 – Spotted Bass, Smallmouth & the Four Bass Species in Beaver Lake 20:00 – Walleye, White Bass & Everything Else Worth Chasing on the Fly What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett, and our producer is Daniel Matthews Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by JD Clayton Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook @theozarkpodcast PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com
The Circus heads to Maelstrom to see where their adventure takes them next.Come join us on social media, and leave a 5 star review on PodchaserTwitterInstagramDweezil VanzaphirPodchaserKo-FiThe Dice and Desire podcast is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
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There's a buzz in Christchurch over an Aussie visitor that may prove an asset in local gardens and farms. A bee species from across the Tasman, Leioproctus Launcestonensis has been rediscovered in the garden city after decades. More than a dozen of the bees have been formally identified after being collected from community gardens, as part of a wider study. University of Canterbury PHD candidate Ava Taylor-Johnson spoke to Lisa Owen.
A "femme fatale" is assigned to get information from Captain Radnor, who will soon be leaving for France. - Originally aired August 15, 1944
Most modern turtles are pretty good in the water, but only some are truly ocean-dwellers. This episode, we explore the unique and diverse lifestyles and anatomy of modern sea turtles, then we take a tour of turtles through time, visiting the surprising number of ancient lineages that have taken to the seas and the surprising forms some of them have taken. In the news: twisted jaws, early centipedes, Ediacaran microbes, and Neanderthal teeth Time markers: Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00 News: 00:04:45 Main discussion, Part 1: 00:43:50 Main discussion, Part 2: 01:30:10 Patron question: 02:14:60 Happy World Turtle Day! https://worldturtleday.org/ Check out our website for this episode's blog post and more: http://commondescentpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast Got a topic you want to hear about? Submit your episode request here: https://commondescentpodcast.com/request-a-topic/ Lots more ways to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/common_descent The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org Musical Interludes are "Professor Umlaut" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Forage fish may be small, but they help hold the ocean food web together. Species like sardines, anchovies, herring, capelin, and sand lance feed whales, seabirds, salmon, cod, tuna, and many other predators. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin explains why fishing these small fish for fishmeal, fish oil, aquaculture feed, livestock feed, pet food, and supplements can create major ripple effects across marine ecosystems. The big question is not only whether forage fish populations can survive fishing pressure. It is whether the ocean can survive losing too much of the food that keeps predators alive. Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Need help with your ocean non-profit, company, or project? Get the help you need with Pisces Oceans Inc.: https://www.piscesoceans.ca Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube
This week on the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast Nate gets to talk with Dustin Williams from Habitat Works and discuss the challenges posed by invasive species in Missouri, particularly focusing on the differences between native and non-native plants. The discussion covers the ecological impact of invasive species, identification of common invasive plants, and effective management strategies, including the role of fire in controlling these species. The conversation aims to educate landowners on how to maintain healthy ecosystems and promote biodiversity. In this conversation, we discuss various invasive species prevalent in Missouri, their impacts on local ecosystems, and management strategies. We cover specific plants like bush honeysuckle, bradford pears, Sericea lespedeza, cedar trees, tree of heaven, multiflora rose, Japanese honeysuckle, wintercreeper, autumn olive, reed canary grass, phragmites, and Johnson grass, emphasizing the importance of identifying and managing these species to maintain healthy habitats for wildlife. Thanks for listening! Check out the MWW Website for our store, partner discounts, and more!!! Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel!!! HUXWRX Athlon Optics Midwest Gun Works Lucky Buck OnX Use code MWW20 for 20% off Alps Outdoorz: Use code 2026WOODSWATER for 30% off Jason Patterson Land Team - Whitetail Properties 816-824-6282 jason.patterson@whitetailproperties.com
In hour two, the Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight was a complete embarrassment for everyone involved. Learning what species of bird is actually the most intelligent. Plus, Vegas releases early lines for every Miami Dolphins game of next season.
Forage fish may be small, but they help power the entire ocean food web. Species like sardines, anchovies, herring, capelin, and sand lance feed whales, seabirds, tuna, salmon, and many other marine predators. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin explains why these overlooked fish matter so much, what happens when they decline, and why industrial fishing, climate change, and weak ecosystem-based fisheries decisions can put entire marine ecosystems at risk. Protecting the ocean is not only about saving the biggest animals. Sometimes, it starts with protecting the smallest fish. Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Need help with your ocean non-profit, company, or project? Get the help you need with Pisces Oceans Inc.: https://www.piscesoceans.ca Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube
One of the world's most biodiverse aquifers is full of strange, blind creatures that have evolved in isolation for millions of years. But one is missing. (Originally aired in 2022) Guests: Benji Jones, Vox senior correspondent; Andy Gluesenkamp, Conservation biologist and herpetologist (a reptiles and amphibians guy) For show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtranscripts For more, go to vox.com/unexplainable And please email us! unexplainable@vox.com We read every email. Support Unexplainable (and get ad-free episodes) by becoming a Vox Member today: vox.com/members Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices