Beyond Blathers
The podcast where we dive deeper into the insects, fish, and fossils you can find in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game! @beyondblathers on Instagram and Twitter, email: beyondblathers@gmail.com.
Episodes
172 episodes
Rays
This week we're talking about rays! From manta rays to stingrays to sawfish and more, we're diving deep into this amazing group of animals! If you'd like to support the show please check out our
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Episode 172
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44:52
Ground Sloth
For our four year anniversary (!!!!) we're talking about the ground sloth, as well as making a bittersweet announcement. Listen to learn more about the many species of ground sloth that existed not so long ago, and to hear an important update. ...
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Episode 171
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39:35
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Sabertooth Tiger
This week we're talking about an amazing (and terrifying!) Ice Age animal, the sabertooth tiger! Listen to learn more about their iconic saber teeth, the environment they lived in, and why they went extinct! If you'd like to support the...
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Episode 170
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29:40
Hammerhead Shark
This week we're finally talking about another shark: the hammerhead! Listen to learn more about their iconic head shape, how they're doing in the wild, and much more! If you'd like to support the show please check out our
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Episode 169
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34:31
Ladybug with Dr. Jessica Ware
This week we're so excited to be joined by entomologist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Jessica Ware to talk about the ladybug, or ladybird beetle! We also got to talk to Dr. Ware about her PBS show, Insectarium; her experience as a curator; her...
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Episode 168
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54:58
Pelican
This week we're talking about the pelicans, a genus of eight species of large waterbirds with iconic long beaks and throat pouches! Listen to learn more about their size, distribution, gular pouches, and how they're doing in the wild. I...
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Episode 167
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22:30
Pike
This week we're talking about a fish that's popular with anglers — the pike! Listen to learn more about their habitats, impressive cold tolerance, and how big they can actually get! If you'd like to support the show please check out our...
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Episode 166
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27:12
Moths and Light
To celebrate Valentine's Day, we're talking about one of the greatest love stories of all time: moths and light. Why are moths so attracted to light? Listen to find out! This week we're talking about the weird-looking but loveable soft-...
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Episode 165
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34:35
Grizzly Bear
This week, we're talking about the grizzly bear! Listen to learn more about this iconic subspecies of brown bear, where they're found, and how they're doing in the wild. This week we're talking about the weird-looking but loveable soft-...
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Episode 164
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38:34
Soft-shelled Turtle
This week we're talking about the weird-looking but loveable soft-shelled turtle! Listen to learn more about their long noses, soft shells, and how they're doing in the wild. If you'd like to support the show please check out our
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Episode 163
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27:12
Sea Cucumber
This week we're talking about the sea cucumber! Listen to learn more about this sea creature that is decidedly not actually a vegetable. If you'd like to support the show please check out our
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Episode 162
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27:25
Parasaurolophus
This week, we're talking about one of Olivia's favourite dinosaurs: the parasaurolophus! Listen to learn more about their iconic cranial crest and what they used it for! If you'd like to support the show please check out our
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Episode 161
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29:28
Firefly
This week we're talking about the luminous, glowy, adorable, romantic firefly! Listen to learn more about this beetle, its larvae, how it glows, and more! If you'd like to support the show please check out our
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Episode 160
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37:12
Mahi-mahi
This week we're talking about the mahi-mahi! Listen to learn more about this fast, tasty, and colourful ocean fish! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to m...
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Episode 159
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25:01
Zebra Turkeyfish
This week we're talking about the zebra turkeyfish, or more commonly known as the lionfish — a popular aquarium fish and rampant invasive species. Listen to learn more! If you'd like to support the show please check out our
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Episode 158
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17:26
Spider (Part 2): No Way Home
This week we're continuing our chat about spiders! Listen to learn about spider reproduction and to find out which spiders won Olivia's coveted spider awards! If you'd like to support the show please check out our
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Episode 157
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35:43
Spider (Part 1)
This week we're celebrating the start of spooky season and finally talking about spiders! Listen to learn more about their fangs, venom, senses, webs, and hunting strategy. If you'd like to support the show please check out our
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Episode 156
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48:04
Sea Snail
This week we're following up our episode on whelks by talking about five really cool species of sea snail! From herbivores to carnivores to snails that don't even seem to eat at all, listen to learn more about the diversity of these marine gast...
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Episode 155
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21:00
Whelks
This week we're talking about the whelks, a large family of sea snails that can be found all over the world and also make pretty yummy sushi!If you'd like to support the show please check out our
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Episode 154
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16:52
Drone Beetle
This week we're talking about the big, loud drone beetle (and chafer beetles in general)! Listen to hear about their sticky feet and shiny elytra, and some of Olivia's stories from the field! If you'd like to support the show please che...
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Episode 153
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21:03
T. rex: The Story Continues
This week we're back with the conclusion to our T. rex series! Listen to hear the rest of the story surrounding Sue the T. rex, and to learn more about tyrannosaurus rex as animals! If you'd like to support the show please check out our...
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Episode 152
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39:46
Re-Release: Brachiosaurus
If you listened to last week’s episode on the T. rex, we’re sorry to leave you on a gigantic dinosaur sized cliffhanger for another week, but Olivia got unexpectedly swamped out in the field and we thought we’d take this opportunity to celebrat...
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Episode 151
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35:22
T. rex
This week we're celebrating our 150th episode (!!!!) with a big creature: the tyrannosaurus rex! Listen to learn about the T. rex, its relatives, and discovery story.If you'd like to support the show please check out our
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Episode 150
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31:22
