Welcome to The Ruckus, a Podcast where the filter is off and no topic is shunned! No theme. No rules. Just good ol fashioned discussion. If you are looking for a specific genre you’ve come to the wrong place. I talk about all the things and foul language is almost a certainty. Thx for stopping by and if you want to share this with all the people I’ll be grateful until the next episode ✌🏼-JoRo
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Breaking news on the environment, climate change, pollution, and endangered species. Also featuring Climate Connections, a special series on climate change co-produced by NPR and National Geographic.
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Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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Your home for analysis of and commentary on the news with Jesse Dollemore and Brittany Page!
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Nature’s Archive explores and reveals nature in all of its forms through interviews with ecologists, naturalists, educators, authors, and researchers. You'll be inspired by each guest's unique journey and the amazing nuance of nature, which never ceases to challenge conventional wisdom. Nature's Archive is part of Jumpstart Nature, an organization that seeks to empower everyone to support nature and the environment. Join me on this journey!
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On each episode of Bugs Need Heroes, an ecologist and an illustrator team-up to create a new insect-inspired super hero. The finished characters are posted to our social media pages and at BugsNeedHeroes.com Email us questions about bugs at BugsNeedHeroes@gmail.com Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman. Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman. Edited by Derek Conrad. Character artwork by Amanda Niday. ”Ladybug Castle” by Rolemusic is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International Li ...
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Each week three best friends sit down with a beer and talk about exotic animals.
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A podcast devoted to the proper care and upkeep of tarantulas and other inverts. After keeping a G. porteri for over 16 years, I decided that I wanted to add another tarantula to my collection. Several years later, I now keep over 100 specimens and 90+ different species. It’s safe to say that I am now completely addicted to the hobby. I’m NOT an expert, and I’m currently still learning about keeping these fascinating creatures. In fact, there are so many species, that I suspect that I’ll sti ...
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Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Paul Treadwell highlights the impact that CCE has on the daily lives of New Yorkers through engaging interviews with researchers, educators, and practitioners. These wide-ranging conversations explore agriculture, food systems, nutrition, sustainable energy, youth development and more.
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Tarantulas with Undeserved Bad Reputations (and Jorō Spider News!)
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First off, we'll discuss a new study on the "Jorō spider" that explains why it is doing so well in urban environments (and why it shouldn't be feared). Then, we'll discuss a comment I got about a tarantula park that perpetuates negative stereotypes about these animals. Then, for our main topic, I'll discuss 6 species or genera of tarantulas that ge…
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BONUS: Top 10 Favorite Species with Griff Griffith, Michelle Fullner, and Michael Hawk
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What do parasitic plants, 600 year old oak trees, salmon, and hoverflies have in common? Well, they are some of Griff's, Michelle Fullner’s and my favorite wild organisms! Today’s episode is a fun conversation with Michelle Fullner, Griff Griffith, and myself, Michael Hawk, where we advocate for our 10 favorite animals and plants. We each bring thr…
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Andrew Smith's Tarantula Documentaries and Why We Love Fossorial Tarantulas
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So, after mentioning Andrew Smith's AMAZING documentary Theraphosa & Ephebopus: Suriname's Giant Forest Floor Tarantulas, it became clear that many folks weren't familiar with Andrew and his incredible work. In this episode, I discuss why folks should be drooling over these DVDs and how we can help crowdfund the next video in the series. Then, we s…
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#924 - "High T Alphas, Trump's Terrible Week, NAF Fundraiser, and Jesse Watters is Afraid of Straws!"
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Jesse and Brittany discuss COVID recovery and Elon Musk's view of democracy, listener emails and voicemails related to previous episodes and voting early, the reactions to the school shooting in Georgia, the National Abortion Federation fundraiser on YouTube, Trump's terrible week of media appearances and complete inability to describe his policy p…
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#102: Sophie Osborn - From the Brink: Reintroducing Endangered Birds
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring a species back from the brink of extinction? Today, we’re diving into the front lines of one of the most challenging and inspiring conservation efforts of our time, with Sophie Osborn as our guide. This episode unravels the incredible stories of the Peregrine Falcon, Hawaiian Crow, and California Condor…
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When Burrowing Tarantulas Don't Resurface
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Although I've addressed this topic before, it's an important one. I've received quite a few messages over the past year from folks who are concerned over their tarantulas who have seemingly been burrowed for way too long and who have asked for advice for what to do. In this episode, I'll discuss the species I've had this issue with and explain what…
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A Skit and a Caterpillar Cult: Tokoyo no Kami (Ep. 155)
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An old timey audio drama skit/book promo and the strange caterpillar cult called Tokoyo no Kami. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her books including The Book of Japanese Folklore…
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What does it mean to do the greatest good for the greatest number? When the Los Angeles Aqueduct opened in 1913, it rerouted the Owens River from its natural path through an Eastern California valley hundreds of miles south to LA, enabling a dusty town to grow into a global city. But of course, there was a price. Today on the show: Greed, glory, an…
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#923 - "DNC COVID Aftermath!, Project 2025 Hidden Camera Footage, A$$hole of Today feat. Judge Kenneth King, and Takin' Care of Biz feat. Jayne Arendt-Verhelst!"
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Jesse and Brittany discuss their trip to the DNC, Donald Trump's growing fear and inability to handle Vice President Kamala Harris, hidden video exposing the true intentions behind Project 2025 and its firm connection to Donald Trump, A$$hole of Today feat. Judge Kenneth King, and Takin' Care of Biz feat. Minnesota Bus Driver Jayne Arendt-Verhelst.…
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Why Arboreal Tarantulas Shouldn't Be Overlooked
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And, we're back on Sundays! First, we discuss a new species of Aphonopelma recently described. Then, I take some listener feedback. And, for the main topic, we'll discuss some reasons why hobbyists shouldn't overlook arboreal tarantula species.By Tom Moran
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#101: Connecting Climate, Carbon, Tree Leaf Phenology and Genetics with Dr. Hanna Makowski
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Have you ever wondered how biologists figure out how plants respond to drought, heat, cold, and other environmental factors? One way is to study phenology. That’s a fancy word that accounts for seasonal and cyclical growth patterns of plants and animals. Researchers can look at various attributes, like when a plant flowers, leafs out, drops leaves,…
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We'll be back in the fall!By BugsNeedHeroes
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Moshi Moshi! You're About to Meet Some Demons! (Ep. 154)
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Two fascinating phrases in Japanese that have very creepy origins. What are you really doing when you answer the phone "moshi moshi" anyway? [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her b…
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Phormictopus Genus Update with 16 "Species"
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Now that the last four Phormictopus species I acquired have put on some size and are showing some adult color, it's time to do an update on the 16 "species" that I keep. In this episode, I'll discuss age, colorations, and behaviors as I take you on a tour of my Phormictopus collection. For those interested, I'll also be posting up a video version o…
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#100: The Biggest Nature Lesson I've Learned from 100 Nature's Archive Episodes
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Nature's Archive has published 100 episodes now. Well, actually over 100, because I normally don't count solo episodes. This week, I wanted to share one of the most important lessons I've learned from these past four years and 100 episodes. Spoiler: it's an angle on how 'everything is connected', and a deeper, more profound understanding of ecosyst…
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This week we are joined once again by Kevin Wiener of All Bugs Go To Kevin. Kevin has a deep love for brown recluses and hopes to dispel some of the fear around this significant arachnid. Tangents include grief, voice notes, and cats. And a special life update from Kevin at the end of the episode. Kevin's spider heartbeat video: https://youtu.be/Bo…
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#922 - "DNC!, Sean Grayson's Past, Trump's Racist and Sexist Attacks, and We're Walz-Pilled!"
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Jesse and Brittany discuss their upcoming trip to the DNC in Chicago, a listener email regarding conflicting feelings about President Biden stepping aside, a follow-up related to Officer Sean Grayson's extensive misconduct history, Donald Trump's various media appearances over the past week showing his firm adherence to racism and sexism as a prima…
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The Sunday Story: The Promise of America's Natural Gas
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The U.S. is the largest exporter of natural gas in the world. And Louisiana's Gulf Coast is where much of America's natural gas is piped in to be liquified for export. Over the last twenty years, liquified natural gas (LNG) has been heralded as a clean and efficient "bridge fuel" for nations transitioning away from coal and oil, towards a future of…
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The Tragic (or not?) Tale of Anchin and Kiyohime (Ep. 153)
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The Tale of Anchin and Kiyohime is an epic story of love, betrayal, and transformation into a serpent dragon, but there are several versions of this classic. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura…
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Skeleton Tarantulas! Ephebopus Genus Review ft. 4 Species
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Well, it's been over two years since I got my Ephebopus slings, and it's finally time for a proper genus review! In this episode, I'll talk about the care and set up of E. murinus (The Skeleton Tarantula), E. uatuman (The Emerald Skeleton Tarantula), E. refescens (The Red Skeleton Tarantula), and E. cyanognathus (The Blue Fang…Skeleton Tarantula)!…
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We Hate To Tell You This, But Some Leeches Can Jump
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Generally, we at Short Wave are open-minded to the creepies and the crawlies, but even we must admit that leeches are already the stuff of nightmares. They lurk in water. They drink blood. There are over 800 different species of them. And now, as scientists have confirmed ... at least some of them can jump! Interested in more critter science? Email…
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Jesse and Brittany discuss an update on Brett #1 and the POSITIVE aspects of their Scotland trip, the recent police killing of Sonya Massey and the subsequent arrest and firing of Officer Sean Grayson, the aftermath of President Biden stepping down, and Vice President Kamala Harris taking over including the failures of JD Vance to be charismatic, t…
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First, we'll discuss some listener comments from last week's episode. Then, we've all been there. You're at work or having company over, and suddenly you find yourself giving an impromptu presentation about tarantulas to folks who may be terrified of them. Or, perhaps you're someone who is planning to present about spiders at a school or library. I…
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The Model Organism (HORNWORMS aka HAWKMOTHS)
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It's NATIONAL MOTH WEEK! We are celebrating by discussing a really hefty bug. A real chonker. There are over 1400 species of Sphingidae moths, and they start as juicy, mouthwatering caterpillars. It is a bug that Amanda has met and you may find in your garden on your tomatoes! We discuss some of their impressive adaptations as we create a character…
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Join Bob, Mark and George as they delve into an animal that made headlines. They look into the fascinating world of the Kinkajou and why one should never have been found at a reststop outside of Yakima, Washington.By Bob, Mark, and George
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How An Ambitious River Rerouting Plan Could Change India's Weather
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More than a hundred years ago, a British engineer proposed linking two rivers in India to better irrigate the area and cheaply move goods. The link never happened, but the idea survived. Today, due to extreme flooding in some parts of the country mirrored by debilitating drought in others, India's National Water Development Agency plans to dig thir…
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The Magic — And Science — Of Synchronous Firefly Displays
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Every year for two weeks between mid-May and mid-June, Congaree National Park in South Carolina is home to a fairy-tale-like display of flashing lights. These rhythmic performances happen all because of thousands of fireflies, flashing their belly lanterns at exactly the same time. According to the National Park Service, there are just three types …
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Hokkaido Yōkai and Mythical Creatures (Ep. 152)
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The northernmost island of Japan, Hokkaido, also has its own brand of yōkai and mythical creatures. Here I talk about seven of them. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her books inc…
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#920 - "Road to Recovery, Trump Shooting, Media Failures, and Spotlight on Joe Biden."
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Thank you to the sponsor for a portion of today's episode: Uplift Desk! Get 5% off with code IDOUBTIT at https://upliftdesk.com/idoubtit Brett #1's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-lisa-and-brett-during-this-challenging-time Jesse and Brittany discuss the aftermath of the Scotland vacation, including the most recent update on Brett …
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#99: Into the Wild: Snow Leopards and Wildlife Photography with Jake Davis
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Have you ever watched Planet Earth and wondered how they get that amazing footage of elusive and wild animals? Get ready to learn about that and much more. Wildlife photographer Jake Davis shares his incredible journey from a 10-year-old with a disposable camera to capturing stunning footage for Planet Earth. Jake dives into the challenges and triu…
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Not What I Expected - 7 Tarantula Species That Defied Expectation
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In this episode, I will talk about seven tarantula species that defied the expectations that I had for them after I did my research.By Tom Moran
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Join the Drinking and Talking Animals crew as they sort out the facts and the fiction about the Joro Spider.
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Sharks Often Get A Bad Rap, But Oceans Need Them
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It's that time of the year again: Shark Week. The TV program is so long-running that if you're under 37, you've never known a life without it. In honor of this oft misunderstood critter, we revisit our conversation with shark scientist Melissa Christina Marquez. She explains just how important sharks are to keeping the oceans healthy, including the…
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