Podcasts by Lil Dudes Insect Academy

80. Harvester Ants and the Bug Community (Feat. Lance Fountain) from 2023-12-10T18:00

Follow Lance on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/l.c_fountain/ Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do th...

79. Do you have bugs in your skin? (Feat. Grace Kolb) from 2023-12-03T18:00

Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online co...

78. The world of Praying Mantises (Feat. Lohit Garikipati) from 2023-11-26T18:00

Follow Lohit on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mantodeology/?hl=en Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We...

77. Gotta Catch em all! (Feat. Erik Ostrum) from 2023-11-19T18:00

On this episode, I chatted with Entomologist Erik Ostrum all about his fantastic adventures in the world of Entomology over the years. Enjoy! Follow Erik: https://www.instagram.com/dailyentomol...

76. From Vector Borne Diseases, to Ticks! (Feat. Ashley Dombrowski) from 2022-09-11T11:00:20

Follow Ashley on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/entomologybarbie/

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75. Social Insects and Gut Bacteria (Feat. Cassie Vernier) from 2022-08-28T11:00:33

Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online co...

74. Cotton Pests (Feat. John Schepis) from 2022-08-14T11:00:37

Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online co...

73. Parasites and Pesticides (Feat. Grace Sward) from 2022-07-31T11:00:43

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Check out Fear Not Tarantulas: https://fearnottarantulas.com

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72. Invasive Pests and Glowing Fungi! (Feat. Sara Lalk and Meredith Bean) from 2022-07-17T11:00:54

Follow APSAF: https://www.facebook.com/appalachiansaf

Follow Meredith: https://www.instagram.com/me_red_bean/

CU Forest Health: https://cuforesthealth.weebly.com

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Help send a kid to Bug Camp! from 2022-07-07T20:09:24

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71. Flies and Fungus (Feat. Frances Nagle) from 2022-07-03T11:00:04

Learn more about The University of North Florida: https://www.unf.edu/coas/biology/faculty/Rossi,_Anthony_M.aspx

Check out Tarantula Cribs: https://www.tarantulacribs.com

70. Aquatic Beetles (Feat. Rachel Neff) from 2022-06-05T11:00:12

Follow along with Rachel's twitter here: https://twitter.com/Rachel_n_19

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69. A Life Full of Critters (Feat. Dr. Dennis Bartow) from 2022-05-15T11:00:15

Check out the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays here: https://www.inlandbays.org

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68. Honeybees and Hormones (Feat. Dr. Sarai Stuart) from 2022-05-01T11:00:10

Follow along with Sarai on Twitter: https://twitter.com/saraihstuart?lang=en

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67. Modern Beekeeping (Feat. Courtney & Sheldon Brummel) from 2022-04-03T11:00

Great Plains Master Beekeeping: https://gpmb.unl.edu

Now Vertakking: https://nowvertakking.com/about/

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66. Outreach and Insect Influence (Feat. Dr. Doug Golick) from 2022-03-17T04:45:35

Learn more about Doug via his profile here: https://entomology.unl.edu/faculty/dr-doug-golick

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65. From Mammals to Fruit flies (Feat. Shelley Linder) from 2022-02-27T12:00

Follow Shelley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelleykaylinder/?hl=en

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64. What's New with The Bug Chicks? from 2022-01-30T12:00

The Bug Chicks's Website: https://thebugchicks.com

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63. The Entomology Community (Feat. Josiah Kilburn) from 2022-01-18T00:44:48

Follow Josiah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/armyofinsects

Visit his website: https://www.armyofinsects.com

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62. The success of Invasive Species (Feat. Dr. Anne Johnson) from 2021-12-19T12:00

Here is where you can find Anne's work: https://www.facebook.com/BirdsBitingBadBugs/

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61. Dr. Angela Coco from 2021-12-05T12:00

Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Po...

60. The mysterious lives of Ants (Feat. Terry McGlynn) from 2021-11-21T13:00

Follow Terry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hormiga?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

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59. Army Entomology (Feat. Dave Denlinger) from 2021-07-11T11:00

Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my...

58. Mosquitos and Birds! (Feat. Sean McCann) from 2021-05-16T11:00

Follow Sean on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ibycter

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We are now a Non-Profit!!! (Feat. a very special guest) from 2021-04-22T11:00

🎉Donate!🎉 https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com

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57. From Bug Hater to Bug Lover! (Feat. Dr. Ronda Hamm from 2021-04-18T11:00

Follow Ronda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/insectdoc?lang=en

Bug Teaching Resources: https://www.corteva.com/our-impact/enrichinglivestogether/communities/corteva-grows-science-outreach...

56. Pest Management and Education (Feat. Jody Green) from 2021-03-28T11:00

Follow Jody on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodybugsmeunl?lang=en

Follow the Arthro-Pod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Arthro_Podshow

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55. The amazing life of Jumping Spiders! Pt.2 (Feat. Dr. Sebastian Echeverri) from 2021-03-09T04:30

Follow Sebastian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiderdayNight?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Sebastian's Website: https://www.spiderdaynightlive.com

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54. The amazing life of Jumping Spiders! Pt.1 (Feat. Dr. Sebastian Echeverri) from 2021-02-28T12:00

Follow Sebastian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiderdaynight?lang=en

Visit his Website here: https://www.spiderdaynightlive.com

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53. Life in the "Bee Lab" (Feat. Elaine Evans) from 2021-02-21T12:00

Check out Elaine here:

Elaine on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fuzzybumblebee?lang=en

The Bee Lab: https://www.beelab.umn.edu

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52. A Life of Learning (Feat. Dr. Morgan Jackson) from 2021-01-31T23:05:28

Follow Morgan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bioinfocus?lang=en

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51. The Mysterious life of Millipedes (Feat. Derek Hennen) from 2021-01-17T12:00

If you would like to follow Derek, here are some links :)

Derek on Twitter: https://twitter.com/derekhennen?lang=en

Dear Millipede on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DearMillipede

50. A Lifelong Passion (Feat. Mark Coakley) from 2020-12-06T12:00

Follow Mark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/markcoakleybugs

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49. The mysteries of Bugs! (Feat. Nancy Miorelli from Sci Bugs) from 2020-11-22T12:00

You can check out Sci Bugs here: https://www.scibugs.info/about

Nancy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SciBugs/

Nancy on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sci.bugs/?hl=en

48. Insect Indexing (Feat. Isa Betancourt) from 2020-11-08T12:00

In this episode, Isa and I chat all about insect indexing, Entomology in childhood, and her future as an Insect researcher all over the world!

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47. How Entomology Relates to Everything (Feat. The Bug Chicks) from 2020-10-25T11:00

In this episode, I have two guests on the show, Jessica and Kristie from The Bug Chicks!

Check them out here: 

https://thebugchicks.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/the...

46. Flies and Taxonomy (Feat. Stephen Luk) from 2020-10-11T11:00

In this episode, Stephen and I have a great conversation about his various experiences with flies, taxonomy, and Immigrating all the way from Hong Kong to Canada and how that effected his life a...

45. The life of an Aphid (Feat. Yonathan Uriel) from 2020-09-27T11:00

What do you know about aphids? I learned so much recording this episode with Yonathan, it was a great time!

Follow Yonathan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Snoozriel?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogl...

44. Pseudoscorpions and Fungi (Feat. Andrés Better) from 2020-09-13T11:00

Andy and I chat about all kinds of cool things! From Pseudoscorpions to velvet worms, we discuss all the obscure and weird animals! 

Follow Andy on Insta: https://www.ins...

43. Bumblebees of Canada! (Feat. Sarah Johnson) from 2020-08-30T11:00

In this episode, Sarah and I chat all about the amazing little fuzzy boys that are Bumblebees!

How to find Sarah: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/manysarahs?lang=en

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42. All of the Stings (Feat. Jack Schonhoff) Pt. 2 from 2020-08-23T11:00

In this Episode we talk all about the various bites and stings that Jack has experienced in the name of science and education. 

Find Jack here:

YouTube; https://ww...

41. Good vs. Bad Wildlife Influence (Feat. Jack Schonhoff) Pt. 1 from 2020-08-16T11:00

Jack and I have a great chat about the importance of shedding a positive light on wild animals as a whole.

Find Jack here:

YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe6...

40. What's the Buzz? (Feat. Dr. James Strange) from 2020-07-26T13:00

In this episode, I chat with Dr. James Strange from The Ohio State University dept. of Entomology about Bees and how COVID has changes the way he does his Job.

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39. Entomologist Middle-Man (Feat. Chris Stelzig from ESA) from 2020-07-12T13:00

Me and Chris chat about what it is like to work with Entomologists every day.

My new YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDJx_th0guulNsJPE_75sDg

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38. The Importance of Entomology (Feat. Lepidopterist Dr. Susan Finkbeiner) from 2020-06-28T13:00

In this episode, me and Susan catch up and talk all about Butterfly Genus's, butterfly behavior, and our personal hobbies (Other than bug catching).

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37. Two Bug-Nerds sharing their Bug-speriences (Feat. Gwen Erdosh) from 2020-06-14T13:00

ok, so this episode is Basically just me and Gwen fan-girl-ing over all kinds of stuff bug-related, Hope this is something that people actually enjoy... I hope ya'll are staying safe with all th...

36. Murder Hornets (Feat. Dr. Chris Looney) from 2020-05-31T13:00

In this episode, Dr. Chris Looney, an entomologist from the Washington state Dept. of Agriculture debunk the common fears and misconceptions behind the recent Asian Giant Hornet introduction to ...

35. 2015 Panama Trip (Feat. Phil Torres) from 2020-05-24T13:00

This is the second part to the last episode, where Phil Flips the script and asked me some awesome questions about our trip to Panama together in 2015.

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34. Silkhenge and Bugging (Feat. Phil Torres) from 2020-05-17T13:00

In this episode, me and Phil Torres visit about his new tv show, his exciting adventures as an Entomologist, and the Mysterious Silkhenge...

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33. Forensic Entomology (Feat. Forensic Entomologist Dr. Gail Anderson) from 2020-05-03T11:00

We dive deeper into the vast topic of forensic entomology with Dr. Gail Anderson

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32. Here Comes Spring! from 2020-04-19T13:00

Make sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date on my first season as a beekeeper!

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31. Entomology in Quarantine from 2020-04-05T13:00

In this episode, I attempt to cure you of your Entomology Itch.

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30. What do Figs and Wasps have in common? from 2020-03-22T13:00

You know that little bit of crunch you have when biting into a fig? Well, lets just say, its not from the seeds...

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29. A World Without Bugs from 2020-03-08T13:00

What would happen if all the bugs.. just... disappeared? Today we talk about what would happen.

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28. Update!! from 2020-02-23T14:00:50

This is a different episode as I ask what you guys want from me, and the future of this podcast. Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created ...

27. How do Bugs See? from 2020-02-09T14:00

I answer the question "How can bugs see things, if at all?"

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26. Species Spotlight: Honey Bees! from 2020-01-26T14:00

We discover all the secrets of the honey bee kingdom, along with some FAQ! Check out my blog post to learn more: https://boylovesbugs.wordpress.com

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25. Plans for 2020 from 2020-01-12T14:00

Here in this episode, I tell you all about my Plans for Lil Dude's in 2020.

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24. Ant Parasites and Bug Outreach (Feat. Phd. Student Joanie King) from 2019-12-29T14:00

In this Episode, We talk to Texas A&M University Phd, Student Joanie King. I met her at the Entomology conference in 2018. We discuss Parasites, outreach, teaching, and possible career paths...

23. Macro Photography 101 from 2019-12-15T14:00

In this episode, we dive into the very vast topic that is Macro Photography.

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22. Why Common Names are Dumb from 2019-12-01T14:00

In this episode, we discuss why I think that using common names when referring to a species is absolutely useless.

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21. The Importance of Research from 2019-11-17T14:00

We dive into why doing your research and knowing you stuff is so important, not only for your enjoyment when on a trip but also for your safety.

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20. "Night Bugging" *Halloween Special* from 2019-11-03T14:00

In this episode, I talk about a spooky experience that I had in Panama.

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19. What is "Lab Work"? from 2019-10-20T13:00

Go check Homesciencetools out! https://www.homesciencetools.com

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18. What is "Field Work"? from 2019-09-29T13:00

In this episode, I talk about how to do field work, what it means, and what you'll need.

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17. Phasmids and Parthenogenesis from 2019-09-15T13:00

We dive deep into the science behind stick bugs and Parthenogenesis.

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16. My Make-A-Wish Trip from 2019-09-01T13:00

In this episode, I reminisce about my unforgettable trip to Panama. If you would like to learn more about Make-A-Wish, heres the link: https://wish.org

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15. Bug Collections and The Insect Market from 2019-08-18T13:00

Go get some exotic Specimens! -> https://www.thebutterflycompany.com

In this episode, we talk about how and where to get your insect specimens for your impressive collection. 

14. Lets Talk A Little More About Fear from 2019-08-04T13:00

In a previous episode, we talked about why not to be afraid of spiders. In this episode, we dive into why most people are.

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13. The Real Life Zombie from 2019-07-21T13:00

We break down the Ophiocordyceps Fungi and why it is like the Zombie of the Insect Kingdom!

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12. Natural Disasters and how Insects React from 2019-07-08T01:00

In this Episode, we dive in to how Insects (Of all kinds) react to Natural disasters such as earthquakes, Forest Fires, Hurricanes, and Local Flooding.

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11. Insect Ecology (Feat. Insect Ecologist Max Adams) from 2019-06-16T13:00

In this episode, me and a friend I met in Panama, Max, catchup and talk about the Natural history of Los Angeles, Climbing 140ft trees, and how he originally got interested in Entomology.

10. Bugs that Catch Bad Guys from 2019-05-31T13:00

In this episode, we go more in depth with the topic of Forensic Entomology. (By request from a Patron)

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9. Extinct Bee Rediscovered In Indonesia! from 2019-05-26T13:00

We discuss an exciting thing in the insect world! A species of bee thought to be extinct, rediscovered by a team of biologists on an expedition to Indonesia.

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8. Tarantula Talk from 2019-05-19T13:00

This week, I talk about everything Tarantula. From where their from, even to eating them!

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7. The Fear Factor from 2019-05-12T13:00:25

In this short episode, we discuss the bugging question I have always had. Why is everyone so afraid of Insects and Spiders?

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6. Tools of the Trade from 2019-05-05T13:00

This week, I talk about everything you'll need to be a bug catching machine! (While being safe, of course) 

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5. From Butterflies to DNA editing (Feat. Dr. Owen McMillan) from 2019-04-28T13:00

In this episode, I catch up with a friend from Panama!

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4. How much will my passion in Entomology cost me? $$ from 2019-04-14T13:00

In this week's episode, we talk all about $$. What are the things that will cost me the most, and least?

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3. Foreign Exportation (Feat. Dr. Babu from India) from 2019-04-07T13:00

In this weeks episode, I talk to Dr. Babu from India about the exportation of Insects and other materials from foreign countries.

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2. What is Entomology? from 2019-03-26T02:26:09

For this episode, we are talking about what Entomology is and what it means to be an Entomologist.

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1. Let me introduce myself from 2019-03-12T23:57:24

In this Episode I just introduce myself and tell you about why I am doing this podcast!

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