Podcasts by Bugs&Stuff
A podcast hosted by Caitlin & Cari, your friendly neighborhood ecologists trying to find their place in the world of science communication and outreach. We want to bring weird science to the general public, help researchers share their science, and simply explore the world around us. We're excited to bring you along on our journey every other Tuesday!
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Further podcasts by Cari&Caitlin
Podcast on the topic Wissenschaft
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Episode 66 - We're back! Post Prelim Exams from 2021-04-27T14:19:11
We're back! Sorry for yet another long break, but I had a lot of work to do to prepare for my PhD Preliminary exams. In this episode we'll explain what those are and why they deserved all of my att...
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Episode 65 - Going, Going, Gone - the American Burying Beetle from 2020-11-10T00:00
We're back with tragic news! The government has decided to remove the American Burying Beetle from the endangered species list, thus revoking its protection! The American Burying Beetle has reporte...
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Book club #5 - Fatal Invention from 2020-08-18T14:00:25
This week we're talking about Fatal Invention by Dorothy Roberts. It's a book all about how science has been perpetuating race as a biological construct when it is actually a social construct. This...
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Book club #4 - The Soul of an Octopus from 2020-07-14T14:00:06
Bug&Stuff Book Club! Number 4! This month we're talking about The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery. We really enjoyed this relaxing and lovely book. We hope you do too!
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Book Club #3 - If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? from 2020-06-09T20:22:34
Welcome to book number 3 in the Bugs&Stuff book club series! We're reading If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? By Alan Alda. I fangirl a lot about Alan Alda, Caitlin applies thi...
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Episode 64 - Murder Hornets! (aka Giant Asian Hornets) from 2020-06-02T15:22:35
Today we're talking about the newly famous Murder Hornets! The take home- they're not all over the US, they won't literally murder you human (unless you're allergic to bees), and the media did a re...
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Book Club #2 - The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating from 2020-05-12T14:00:24
Welcome to book club episode 2! Today we're talking about The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating! I very peaceful, short book that Caitlin absolutely adored. If you've read this book, share your thoughts...
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Episode 63 - Earth Month in Pandemic Mode from 2020-04-28T14:00:19
Happy Earth Month! Surprise! I know Caitlin and I said we were going to only upload episodes once a month, but we ended up finding a little extra time this week and recorded! This episode is about ...
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Book Club #1 - Lab Girl from 2020-04-14T14:00:35
Welcome to our first Bugs&Stuff book club! We're reading a lot while in Coronavirus quarantine, so we want to share these books with you! Read along if you'd like, or suggests some books for us! Re...
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Episode 62 - Mosquitos and Malaria from 2020-03-12T14:00:10
In a fascinating turn of events, today I'm using Bugs&Stuff as a platform to help me study for a medical entomology exam! Join us as I tell you all the things I know about mosquitos and the ways th...
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Episode 61 - Love Bugs from 2020-02-11T15:00:20
We're back! Sorry for the long break (explained in episode), but today we're coming back with informations about bugs that care for their babies, eat their boyfriends, spread disease, and ruin your...
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Episode 60 - Catching Up With Cari from 2019-09-03T14:00:26
On the flip side of the Bugs&Stuff team, this week we have an update on my time lately and my new start in the PhD program. Expect more updates from that end as well for our grad school listeners! ...
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Epsiode 59 - Catching Up With Cait from 2019-08-20T14:00:16
Welcome back! Today we're catching up with Caitlin and FINALLY learning all about her new job at RiseVT!
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Episode 58 - Dobsonflies from 2019-06-18T14:00:09
Welcome to the bug highlight! This time we're talking about Dobsonflies! Large, fascinating bugs that are in no way related to flies. They're crazy looking at all stages, but really important to th...
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Episode 57 - PhDecisions from 2019-05-28T14:00:17
In case you haven't guess already (by the numerous hints in our other episodes and quite a few tweets), I'm going back to school for my PhD! This was a decision I've been struggling with for about ...
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Episode 56 - Reconsidering your skills: An interview by Caitlin from 2019-05-07T14:00:09
In this episode Caitlin asks the tough questions that I struggle to answer. It involves self-reflection, advice, and a lot of thought. So, take a listen, share your career paths with us, and maybe ...
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Episode 55 - Grants from 2019-04-23T14:00:14
Hey! We're in the same room and bringing you an important episode talking about how to get grants and why you should always try for them. There's no shame in failing, and not every grant applicati...
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Episode 54 - Jumping for Spiders from 2019-04-09T00:00
Welcome to our bug highlight! This the highly requested (by one Apple Podcast reviewer) the teddy bear of all spiders: THE JUMPING SPIDER!! This was a really fun episode, and exactly what we needed...
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Episode 53 - Bugs That Bite from 2019-03-12T14:00:28
In this episode, Caitlin shares some cool views on eradicating mosquitos! Is it a good idea? A bad idea? Who knows! Listen to form your own opinions!
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Episode 52 - Cari & Cait go to the movies from 2019-02-26T15:00:26
In this episode, Caitlin and I celebrate our birthdays by talking about bugs in the movies! We missed a lot of the giant bug horror movies growing up, but we still have a lot of children's bug movi...
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Episode 51 - Mental Health from 2019-02-12T15:00:25
We've got a short episode for you this week (to make up for our really long one last, and because our poor Caitlin is sick). We're talking about mental health again because it's an incredibly impor...
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Episode 50 - Glitter Party with Shannon from 2019-01-29T00:00
Welcome to episode 50! How wild and exciting! In this episode we're talking to the wonderful Dr. Shannon Pelini, our former advisor and all around wonderful person. We talk about her trip to tenure...
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Episode 49 - new year, new bugs- version 2019, we're still evolving! from 2019-01-15T00:00
Happy 2019, listeners! In this episode, Caitlin and I give you an update on our lives and talk about the things in our schooling that lead us on this path of science. Our first show back from the h...
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Episode 48 - Communication & Empathy from 2018-12-04T00:00
Welcome to my new favorite episode! I surprised Caitlin with a topic so that she had to think up her opinions on the spot, but it was a topic I knew she cared about, so it wasn't hard at all! Join ...
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Episode 47 - Fantastic beasts and how to save them from 2018-11-20T15:00:18
In this episode, we're talking some more about conservation. Caitlin saw Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them and it sparked a whole conversation in us about conservation in the main stream. We ...
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Episode 46 - Fuzzy Wuzzy Woolly Bears from 2018-11-06T00:00
Here in the Bugs&Stuff crew we try really hard to plan our episodes, but more often than not we end up recording something totally different than originally planned. But its all okay! Because that'...
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Episode 45 - Spooky Bug Facts from 2018-10-23T00:00
In this episode Caitlin and I prep for Halloween by talking about our least favorite bugs and a lot of neat folklore that surrounds arthropods. So, give it a listen! Then share with us you bug folk...
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Episode 44 - Millipede Palooza! from 2018-10-09T00:00
Here we are! Finally talking about our favorite bug! The Millipede! From their cute little faces to their cute little feet. We're talking about what they look like, how to take care of them, how le...
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Epsiode 43 - Interviewing for the Job you Deserve from 2018-09-25T14:00:29
In this episode, Caitlin and I are discussing interviews! We give tips to help land your next dream job and laugh a lot (the usual). Take a listen and feel free to share your tips and tricks with u...
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Episode 42 - Plastic and Kroger from 2018-09-11T00:00
In this episode, Caitlin and I talk about Krogers recent decision to eliminate plastic bags. We talk about why we think that is a good idea, how we can communicate the science behind why plastic ba...
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Episode 41 - Occasionally Missing Grad School from 2018-08-14T00:00
In this episode, Caitlin and I discuss what we do and do not miss about graduate school. It's a tough time, but we think now that it's not as bad as people think. Take a listen and feel free to sha...
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Episode 40 - Lawns: they suck grass from 2018-07-31T00:00
In this episode, Caitlin tells us all about why lawns are the worst and how people don't know how to take care of them. Take a listen and share it with a friend that always complains about brown gr...
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Episode 39 - Bumble Bees with Jessica Beckham from 2018-07-17T00:00
Disclaimer: Sorry about the weird audio in this episode. We had a few technical difficulties, but the interview was too awesome not to work around those issues. We do suggest this is an episode mor...
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Episode 38 - True facts about Lacewings from 2018-07-03T00:00
Today we bring you an episode about a bug we've been fascinated by for a little while now. They look a bit like an alien as an adult, lay pod like alien eggs, and as larva they roam around leaves l...
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Episode 37 - Ephemeral Feeding Frenzy from 2018-06-19T00:00
Welcome to our newest bug highlight! Today we're talking about Mayflies because they've started popping up around Lake Erie. We talk about their importance and explore their evolutionary history a ...
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Episode 36: Predators, why hating them is killing them from 2018-06-05T00:00
Humans fear predators, and unfortunately that has led to a large number of ecological issues. In this episode, we talk about the importance of predators in the ecosystem and what can happen when th...
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Episode 35 - Invasion of the buggy-snatchers! from 2018-05-22T00:00
In this episode Caitlin and I talk about alien bugs taking over the world! Just kidding, maybe one day though. We're actually talking about invasive bugs. We talk a lot about what they do in genera...
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Episode 34 - Life After Grad School from 2018-05-08T00:00
WE'RE BACK! And very excited about it! Today we're talking about how to get back into life after grad school and important things to consider about life after. We share out post-grad stories in hop...
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Episode 33 - Aquatic Insects from 2018-03-19T00:00
In this episode Caitlin brings us a super awesome interview with Meagan, who is a PhD student in Texas. She's using bugs to determine water quality at a local airport! Learn more by clicking play!<...
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Episode 32 - Birthday medals! from 2018-03-06T00:00
Today Caitlin and I celebrate our February birthdays with you by telling you about the people and experiences that made us want to be ecologists and science communicators. They're all very importan...
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Episode 31: Glow little Glow Worm, glow from 2018-02-20T00:00
In this episode, we're bring you bug facts! Specifically about the Glow Worm. This super cool bug has some incredible tricks to catch his prey! We also mention lighting bugs and the rainroad worm, ...
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Episode 30 - Endangered Bugs from 2018-02-06T00:00
Following up on our last episode, we're talking about endangered bugs today! Well... We're trying to. There isn't a whole lot of information out there on endangered bugs. We also ask ourselves abou...
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Episode 29 - Endangered Species from 2018-01-23T00:00
In this episode we talk about endangered species! Why don't we care about them as much as we should? Why do humans crave the rare? Should we bring back mammoths? All these questions answered and mo...
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Episode 28 - New year, new bugs! from 2018-01-09T00:00
Happy New Year! Here in 2018 we have a lot of plans! We're also going to start fundraising in many ways! We have so many new episode ideas! Also in this episode, we reflect on the resolutions we ma...
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Episode 27 - Super bugs 2! from 2017-12-25T00:00
In a continuation of our last episode, we're still talking loosely bug-themed superheroes! And we're still talking with our friends Nancy and Nicole! In this part of the episode, we mention a few m...
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Episode 26 - Super bugs! from 2017-12-12T00:00
In this episode, we talk about one of my favorite things: SUPERHEROES! And specifically bug themed superheroes. In part one we talk about the Arachnid heroes, the Hymenoptera heroes, and a mantis t...
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Episode 25 - Thankful for Bugs from 2017-11-14T00:00
What bugs are you thankful for? I bet you've never had to answer that question. Today we're bringing you a shorter episode about bugs we're thankful for in the spirit of Thanksgiving. We talk about...
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Episode 24 - Moldy Ghosts from 2017-10-31T00:00
Happy Halloween! Today we're talking ghosts and why you might see them! We talk about how different things affect the brain and how our brain affects us! Our special guest, Nancy, shares a really c...
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Episode 23 - Zombie Ants from 2017-10-16T00:00
Welcome to Halloween episode #1! We're talking about everyones favorite spooky monster: ZOMBIES! There are a number of cases where parasites make zombies out of their hosts by brain washing them! L...
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Episode 22 - Emerald Ash Borer from 2017-10-03T00:00
In this episode we're taking about the Emerald Ash Borer who is causing habitat destruction all over the United States. We'll talk about what this little bug is doing to cause so much harm to our a...
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Episode 21 - Ecology During an Eclipse from 2017-09-19T00:00
In this episode we give you a special sneak peak to a podcast we've started with two fellow podcasters and scientists, Dakota & Becky, called In The Elements! Today you'll listen to our segment on ...
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Episode 20 - Caitlin's Job from 2017-09-05T00:00
In this short episode we talk about Caitlin's job at the Morton Arboretum. She tells us what it's like to be a science communication intern in one of the best Arboretum's in the nation. We also tal...
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Episode 19 - What's the quality of your water? from 2017-08-22T00:00
In this episode, we talk to Andrew Lombardo who works with water filtration and water quality! He's talking to us about how we can pick the right filter, find out what's in our water, and how to fi...
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Episode 18 - The Junior Academy of AMAZING from 2017-08-08T00:00
In this episode we talk about our favorite thing: outreach! Specifically, we're talking about The Junior Academy of the Global STEM Alliance. This is a super cool program that connects students fro...
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Episode 17 - Women in STEM from 2017-07-25T00:00
In this episode, we talk about something important to us: women in STEM. We talk a little about our own experience, an issue with a billboard, and some articles we've read recently. We share some s...
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Episode 16 - Updates, interviews, outreach, and more! from 2017-07-11T00:00
Join us for this multi-subject episode! We talk a little bit about what we've been doing lately, which includes interview advice, outreach advice, and a little bit about what its like being a lady ...
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Episode 15 - Career Perspectives Part 2 from 2017-06-27T00:00
Welcome to part 2! This is a really big, but really awesome double feature! Join us on this journey where we talk to others in the field of science. In part 2 one talk to Shannon MF Pelini, our fea...
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Episode 15 - Career Perspectives Part 1 from 2017-06-27T00:00
Welcome to part 1! This is a really big, but really awesome double feature! Join us on this journey where we talk to others in the field of science. In part 1 one talk to Greg, Julie, and Nicole! A...
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Episode 14 - Are you still a scientist? from 2017-05-30T00:00
In this episode we're actually a little serious! We're now moving on from our grad school life and trying to figure out what's next and how to get a job. We're also wrestling with this idea that we...
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Episode 13 - The magic of cricket powder from 2017-05-16T00:00
In this episode we talk with Dr. Aaron Dossey about the company he started to sell bug related food products: All things bugs LLC! We tried the cricket powder and we really loved it! Recipe coming ...
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Episode 12 - The Survival Guide to Thesis Defenses from 2017-05-02T14:34:37
We have finally finished our thesis defenses and now we want to share with you how were survived that time in our graduate career. We also talk a little about the importance of picking good committ...
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Episode 11 - Attention educators: Science Journal for Kids! from 2017-04-18T13:26:33
Calling all educators! This is a must listen for you especially! Also, for graduate students interested in science outreach and education. Today we are chatting with Tanya, the creator of Science J...
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Episode 10 - Cross Podication with Arthro-pod from 2017-04-03T00:00
Today we're talking with Jonathan Larson, an entomologist from the University of Nebraska! He hosts the Arthropods-pod, a wonderful podcast about entomology! We talk about podcasting, advice, entom...
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Episode 9 - The dumpster fire that is a Thesis from 2017-03-21T13:57:25
In this episode we talk about the thing that is constantly on our minds: our thesis. Caitlin has pretty much finished hers, so she talks a lot about her experiences. We also talk about using statis...
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Episode 8 - Weird things Scientists do from 2017-03-12T17:44:25
We asked you what you wanted to hear from us and you said "weird things scientists do," unfortunately it turned out that we told weird and wild stories from our science experiences instead! But it'...
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Episode 7 - Outreach from 2017-02-21T14:46:19
In this episode we discuss our love of outreach, how to get involved in outreach, and a little about what it's like to be a woman in STEM. If you want more information about the outreach we do or h...
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Episode 6 - Application pressure from 2017-02-06T00:00
In this episode, we discuss how to decided where to go to graduate and undergraduate school. We give advice and share stories about how we made our decisions. We also ask you to reach out to us! We...
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Episode 5 - Self Care from 2017-01-17T21:28:33
Hold on to your pants because this is a long one! As promised we came back to self care on our topic list, and we made it even more special by including our labmates, Audrey and Eric! This is a top...
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Episode 4 - An Ecofriendly New Year from 2017-01-03T00:00
Have you made your New Year’s resolution yet? We switched it up a little this week and decided to tell you all a little about our New Year’s resolutions. This year we have decided to protect our en...
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Episode 3 - Weird Animals from 2016-12-09T00:00
In this episode of Bugs&Stuff Caitlin and Cari talk about weird animals and why the look so strange. Join us as we talk about the Naked Mole Rat, Aye Aye, and more! Also, feel free to comment if yo...
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Bonus Episode 1 - Bill Nye The Science Guy from 2016-11-22T00:00
Today we have a surprise episode for you all. We went to Bill Nye this past weekend and it was amazing so we thought we would share our time. He was at the Stranahan Theater in Toledo, Ohio promoti...
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Episode 2 - Family Sharing from 2016-11-08T00:00
Here is the second installment of Bugs & Stuff Podcast. In this episode we introduce our families and put them on the spot to answer questions about what we both did for our research. We also give ...
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Episode 1 - ICE2016 from 2016-10-11T00:00
In our first episode of Bugs&Stuff, Caitlin and I are talking about our recent experiences at an international conference! We’re also giving a little bit of advice for you for your next conference!...
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