Best Kenia Podcasts (2024)

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Voting accessibly with Dessa Cosma and Kenia Flores 35:54

10d ago35:54

35:54

With just two weeks until the US election, access to the ballot has never been more important. But disabled people continue to face accessibility barriers when attempting to vote. This episode dives deep into the realm of voting access with Dessa Cosma and Kenia Flores of Detroit Disability Power. Dessa and Kenia walk Qudsiya through the process of…

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On blindness and justice with David Tatel 20:11

6h ago20:11

20:11

Qudsiya sits down with retired DC Circuit Court Judge, David Tatel. Judge Tatel's recently released Book, Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice, chronicles his experiences as a civil rights lawyer, a champion for access to justice, and a jurist on our nation's second highest court. In this conversation he discusses his book and his journey with…

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An accessible camping adventure with Qudsiya 29:30

22d ago29:30

29:30

In this episode, Qudsiya will take you on a journey with one of her favorite adaptive sports organizations that prioritizes giving blind people access to the natural world. She joined the Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes, affectionately known as MWABA, for a bike camping adventure along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Washington DC. …

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When driving is not an option with Anna Zivarts 23:24

1M ago23:24

23:24

Welcome to season 9 of Down to the Struts! To kick off this season, Qudsiya sits down with Anna Zivarts, the author of When Driving Is Not An Option: Steering Away From Car Dependency. Anna shares how she has helped to build a coalition of non-drivers to create more accessible communities where disabled people, older adults, children, and so many o…

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Trailer: Season 9 coming soon 2:56

2M ago2:56

2:56

Down to the Struts is back September 24th! Listen to the trailer for a sneak peek at the questions Qudsiya will explore with our guests in season 9: Why is disabled humor so important? What would it look like to travel in a world that isn't designed with cars at the center? How can we ensure that disabled people have what they need to participate i…

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Recast: Making voting accessible (Season 3) 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

Over the next few weeks, we'll be bringing back some early episodes of Down to the Struts to get ready for season 9. This episode was first broadcast in July 2021, but with a key election just months away, it couldn't be more timely now. Qudsiya sits down with Lisa Schur and Doug Kruse, both professors at Rutgers University. They discuss their rese…

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Recast: Let's play goalball! (Season 1) 48:59

3M ago48:59

48:59

Over the next few weeks, we'll be bringing back some early episodes of Down to the Struts to get ready for season 9. This episode, originally broadcast in November 2020, dives into the world of adaptive sports, and specifically looks at Goalball, a sport designed for blind and visually impaired people. Qudsiya is an athlete herself, and in this epi…

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Ep. 66. Baile, ejercicio y movimientos corporales. Vocabulario 11:34

3M ago11:34

11:34

Send us a text ¡Hola! Te saludamos con gusto, esperamos que te encuentres bien. En el episodio de hoy describimos algunos movimientos físicos, pensamos que a veces es poco común entrar en detalles de como se baila o que ejercicios se hacen, así que con este episodio esperamos ayudarte con la descripción de algunos movimientos corporales. ¿Te ha pas…

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Ep. 65. Deportes extremos. 18:11

3M ago18:11

18:11

Send us a text ¡Hola! Te saludamos gustosos y esperamos que estés bien. En el episodio de hoy, hablamos sobre deportes extremos, te contamos que opinamos del deporte, en que consiste y si nos interesaría practicarlo o no. Pero, cuéntanos que piensas de estos deportes, ¿te gustan, te llaman la atención, los practicarías o te dan miedo, por qué sí o …

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Ep. 64. ¿Qué comida no nos gusta? 14:17

4M ago14:17

14:17

Send us a text Hola ¿Cómo estás? Nos fuimos una semana de descanso, a veces la vida se llena de actividades. Esperamos que estés bien. Te saludamos con mucho gusto Y en el episodio de hoy, te contamos un poco sobre nuestros gustos o preferencias en comida, tal vez el episodio parece un poco negativo, pero creemos que muchas personas pueden ser part…

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Ep. 63. Día del padre. 16:47

4M ago16:47

16:47

Send us a text Hola ¿Cómo estás? Que gusto que estás bien y que nos escuchas una semana más. En el episodio de hoy te compartimos algunas cosas y datos sobre la celebración del día del padre. Hoy nos acompaña Avi, quién siempre está del otro lado del podcast en la edición de muchos de nuestros episodios. Y nos cuenta como celebran a los papás en su…

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Ep. 62. ¿Qué onda o qué pedo? 7:20

5M ago7:20

7:20

Send us a text Hola ¿Cómo estás? ¡Qué gusto que estás bien! En el episodio de hoy te compartimos otra palabra en español que tiene muchos usos que dependen de la frase y la entonación que le des a la frase. Esperamos que te guste y como te mencionamos, la palabra no es necesariamente vulgar pero no es una palabra que usamos en el trabajo. Como siem…

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Ep. 61. Las elecciones en México 11:36

5M ago11:36

11:36

Send us a text ¡Hola! Feliz miércoles. Esperamos que se encuentren bien. Nos da mucho gusto saludarlos, como de costumbre. Y te contamos que en el episodio de hoy hablamos un poco sobre las elecciones en México. El domingo pasado elegimos al nuevo presidente, que en este caso, es presidenta y te contamos algunos datos interesantes sobre el proceso,…

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17 - So you wanna breed jumping spiders? 42:57

5M ago42:57

42:57

Join Amy (@amykeepsarachnids) and Laena (@mfspood) as we dive into a hot topic: breeding jumping spiders. We've had a lot of questions about it, and while we won't give a step-by-step guide, we're here to share what you need to think about before diving in. Breeding isn't just fun and games; it takes a lot of time, money, and space. Plus, it can be…

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No.8 - Kodiak Island Expeditions 37:53

5M ago37:53

37:53

Learn more about Kodiak Bear excursions on Kodiak Island and throughout Katmai National Park from guide Jennifer Culbertson. Fascinating stories and tour details found throughout this episode!

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Ep. 60. Ir o irse, parecer o parecerse y otros cambios con se 10:27

5M ago10:27

10:27

Send us a text ¡Hola!!! Feliz ombligo de semana. Te saludamos con mucho gusto como siempre. En el episodio de hoy les compartimos algunos verbos que cambian de significado por el contexto o por el uso de se. Como siempre muchas gracias por escucharnos una semana más. No olvides suscribirte, dar me gusta, asi nos ayudas a que más personas nos escuch…

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Ep. 59. Programas de televisión 11:50

5M ago11:50

11:50

Send us a text ¡Hola!!! ¿Cómo estás? ¿Qué tal tu día? Esperamos que te encuentres bien. En el episodio de hoy te queremos compartir algunos programas de la tv mexicana que consideramos son parte de la cultura mexicana. Claramente hay más series, programas, cortos que nos encantan, esperamos tener la oportunidad de alargar esta lista pronto . Como s…

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Ep. 58. Creencias sobre los eclipses 8:20

6M ago8:20

8:20

Send us a text Hola ¿Cómo estás? Esperamos que muy bien. Como sabes, hace un mes aproximadamente, en algunas partes de México y Estados Unidos pudimos ver un eclipse a eso del medio día y bueno, fue una experiencia interesante, lo cual, nos hizo recordar que en México se tienen algunas creencias al respecto. Así que te las compartimos... Como siemp…

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16 - Surprise jumping spider slings, tarantula updates and Zo's pairing woes 36:56

6M ago36:56

36:56

Welcome to Spoodcast, the jumping spider podcast with Amy (@amykeepsarachnids) and Laena (@mfspood)! The episode kicks off with Laena's unexpected discovery of baby spiders hatched on her desk, then transitions into the exciting report on the largest funnel web spider found in Australia. Amy offers a unique perspective on the behavior of young tara…

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Ep. 57. Polisemia: misma palabra, diferente uso. 9:51

6M ago9:51

9:51

Send us a text Hola ¡Buenos días! Esperamos que te encuentres superbién. Este viernes 10 de mayo celebramos a las mamás en México, aunque el episodio de hoy no tiene relación con la celebración no queríamos olvidar mandar una felicitación a todas las mamás que nos escuchan y a las mamás de quienes nos escuchan, de hecho es que tenemos un episodio d…

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Libraries transform communities with ALA president Emily Drabinski 16:16

6M ago16:16

16:16

Qudsiya shared her love of libraries with Emily Drabinski, the president of the American Library Association. They chatted about ALA's innovative Libraries Transforming Communities program, which is dedicated to providing libraries with the tools and resources they need to be more accessible for people with disabilities, and to enhancing the capaci…

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15 - The world's oldest spider, Amy's first Old World tarantula, rehoming chaos, & caring for elderly jumping spiders 47:51

6M ago47:51

47:51

On this episode, Amy from Amy Keeps Arachnids keeps us company! Laena and Amy discuss the world's oldest spider, and Amy's first Old World tarantula. From rehousing anxiety, the bittersweet experience of caring for elderly jumping spiders, and dealing with unwanted grain mites in fruit fly cultures, this episode of Spoodcast is a silly ride for spi…

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Ep. 56. El día del niño 10:58

6M ago10:58

10:58

Send us a text ¡Hola! ¿Cómo están? ¡Felíz día del trabajo! Bueno, en México hoy se conmemora /celebra el día del trabajo, es un día de descanso obligatorio así que muchas personas no trabajaron hoy. Y ayer, 30 de abril, se celebró el día del niño. En este episodio del podcast te contamos como lo celebramos en México, nuestras anécdotas de la infanc…

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14 - Jumping spiders and kittens(!!!) with Kenia @terra_n_fern 25:22

7M ago25:22

25:22

This week we talk arthropods and felines with our guest, Kenia - a passionate advocate for spiders and a loving foster parent for kittens. Kenia tells us about how she helps individuals overcome their arachnophobia, places sibling spiders into homes, and stories of nurturing kittens from the local Humane Society. We discuss Kenia’s childhood filled…

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Ep. 55. Canciones para practicar presente, pasado, subjuntivo y más. 10:19

6M ago10:19

10:19

Send us a text ¡Hola!! ¿Cómo están? Este miércoles, los saludamos un poco más tarde que de costumbre, aunque, como decimos en México: tardes pero seguros. Ya saben que nos da mucho gusto saludarlos; continuando con el tema de la música y canciones, pensamos en hacerles un listado de ellas en las que pueden practicar algún tiempo verbal. Las cancion…

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13 - Roaches, spiders and bad jokes with Juice’s Arthropods 1:18:38

7M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

In the latest episode of Spoodcast, Lauren and Laena welcome Juice from Juices Arthropods to delve into the fascinating world of arthropods, particularly roaches. From post-apocalyptic survival to peculiar incidents at the Jersey shore, the episode offers a unique blend of humor, enlightenment, and offbeat imagination. Juice shares his journey as a…

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Navigating crisis with Justice Shorter 28:35

7M ago28:35

28:35

Justice Shorter is a skilled organizer and facilitator, disability justice amplifier, and senior advisor on issues at the intersection of race, disability, gender, climate, and crisis. She is a national expert on disability inclusive, disaster protections, and emergency management. And, she is a rare return guest on Down to the Struts. Justice join…

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Ep. 54. Nuestra música favorita 12:46

7M ago12:46

12:46

Send us a text ¡Hola! ¡Que gusto saludarte! Esperamos que te encuentres bien y que tengas una bonita semana. En este episodio queremos compartirte algunos grupos o cantantes que consideramos importantes o infaltables en la cultura mexicana o hablante del español; sí, esos grupos que escuchamos en la calle, en las escuelas, con los amigos, en las fi…

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No.7 - Girdwood Brewing 29:19

7M ago29:19

29:19

The best brewery in Alaska?!? Listen to learn about all the great beverages, food, merch and views! https://www.girdwoodbrewing.comThis video is sponsored by https://www.bearcoveretreat.com and https://www.storyfilmproductions.com . We donate the manpower to produce these videos, but are not affiliated with the guests on our podcast or any aspect o…

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12 - Raising baby regal jumping spiders with Zo @Zovariums 30:51

7M ago30:51

30:51

In this episode of Spoodcast, your hosts Lauren (@spiderstuff.co) and Laena (@mfspood) have a chat with a very special guest, Zo (@zoevariums). A nature lover and wildlife education and conservation specialist, Zo recounts how she transformed her son's fear of spiders into a love for these fascinating creatures through hands-on learning! Zo's first…

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Ep. 53. Mucho, poco, un chingo y otras formas de expresar cantidad. 7:53

7M ago7:53

7:53

Send us a text Hola ¿Cómo estás? Esperamos que super bien. Esta te compartimos algunas otras formas de expresar cantidad, en una de tantas pláticas notamos que además de las expresiones comunes, compartimos otras formas locales, del mismo modo descubrimos las diferencias. Así que esperamos que cuando las escuches, en tus viajes a México o Colombia,…

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11 - Jumping into (jumping) spiders and tarantulas with Emily @nevermore_gbb 41:39

7M ago41:39

41:39

Join Laena (@mfspood) and Lauren (@spiderstuff.co), hosts of the Spoodcast, in this episode with guest Emily, @nevermore_gbb! Emily shares their journey from severe arachnophobia to being a spider enthusiast - both tarantulas and jumping spiders! Follow Emily's awesome journey across the country from Denver to Alaska, and learn how a chance encount…

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Disabled entrepreneurs with Diego Mariscal 18:04

7M ago18:04

18:04

Diego Mariscal is the founder, CEO and Chief Disabled Officer of 2Gether-International (2GI), the leading nonprofit startup accelerator run by and for disabled entrepreneurs.A trailblazer at the intersection of advocacy and entrepreneurship, Diego joins Qudsiya to discuss his entrepreneurial origin story, how he started 2GI, and his advice for aspi…

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No.6 - Kenia River Drift Fishing 50:55

7M ago50:55

50:55

The Upper Kenai River is the most scenic fishing river in the world! https://www.alaskariveradventures.com Watch this week's episode to learn about this life changing drift! This video is sponsored by https://www.bearcoveretreat.com and https://www.storyfilmproductions.com . We donate the manpower to produce these videos, but are not affiliated wit…

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No.5 - Otto Kilcher 30:06

8M ago30:06

30:06

Otto Kilcher joins us to talk about his thoughts on how to embrace an Alaskan vacation, his close encounter with a pile of bears and his new YouTube channel: “Otto Kilcher”. Like most conversations with Otto, you will hear more than one good piece of advice and be shocked by a tale from the backcountry. Otto's new YouTube Channel: https://www.youtu…

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Ep. 52. Expresiones con las partes del cuerpo. 9:48

7M ago9:48

9:48

Send us a text ¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás? Esperamos que muy bien, como de costumbre . En el episodio de esta semana, quisimos compartirte alguna frases idiomáticas en las que usamos algunas partes del cuerpo, como cuando queremos decir que te pondremos atención: soy toda (o) oídos. ¿Las habías escuchado antes? Como es costumbre, si te gustó el episodio, n…

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9 - Tarantulas, scorpions and other exotic pets with Victor of Vexotic Me 43:42

8M ago43:42

43:42

In this captivating episode of Spoodcast, join your hosts Lauren and Laena with special guest Victor, an exotic pet proprietor and respected expositor. Victor shares his intriguing journey from a dinosaur admirer to becoming a specialist in tarantula breeding and management, while also revealing his broad experiences from attending various expos wo…

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Disability data justice with Bonnie Swenor 25:19

8M ago25:19

25:19

Down to the Struts welcomes disability equity researcher Bonnie Swenor for a conversation about one of Qudsiya's favorite topics: advancing data and research on the disability experience. They dive into the early experiences that spurred Bonnie's love of science, how her disability journey impacted her pursuit of a career in public health, and usin…

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Ep. 51. Funerales pt 2. 7:22

8M ago7:22

7:22

Send us a text Hola ¿Cómo estás? Esperamos que muy bien. Te saludamos con mucho gusto como de costumbre y te compartimos la segunda parte y final sobre el tema de los funerales. Como te compartimos en el episodio anterior, los funerales son un proceso un poco largo y acompañado... Te repetimos que no es nuestra intención ser irrespetuosos con un te…

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No.4 - Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival 20:47

8M ago20:47

20:47

Today’s guest, Melanie Dufour is the coordinator of the Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival and the Program Director for the Friends of the Alaskan Wildlife Refuges. Melanie will provide an overview of the annual Shorebird Festival, important details for the 2024 festival occurring in May, as well as, general birding information for Kachemak Bay. Below…

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8 - Tarantula talk with Amy Keeps Arachnids 1:14:31

8M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

This week we are joined by Amy (@amykeepsarachnids) who explains how she transformed her fear of spiders into a passion for jumping spiders and tarantulas. Amy schools us on basic tarantula care as well as the differences between old world and new world tarantulas. This is a pretty silly episode and we hope you enjoy! :)…

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Ep. 50. Funerales en Oaxaca 14:34

8M ago14:34

14:34

Send us a text Hola ¿Cómo estás? Siempre esperamos que estés muy bien y bueno, te contamos que en el episodio de esta semana vamos a tocar un tema que en algunas culturas es un poco más privado,hablaremos sobre el proceso de un funeral, que puede ser un poco largo y no se limita a el entierro de la persona fallecida, no intentamos ser irrespetuosos…

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No.3 - Homer Chamber of Commerce 52:36

8M ago52:36

52:36

Mina and Silas are the Directors of Marketing and Membership respectively at the Homer Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, they will take you through all things Homer has to offer potential travelers including their annual calendar of events, must do excursions and where to find the hidden gems of Homer. Below are some of the links related to tod…

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7 - Guest: Melissa/Loki the Spooderclops 37:58

8M ago37:58

37:58

This week on Spoodcast, Laena and Lauren are joined by Melissa from @loki_the_spooderclops. Melissa recounts her experiences with Loki, her visually impaired jumping spider. This insightful segment not only delves into Melissa's unique challenges and heartwarming moments with Loki but also provides an educative discourse on peculiar spider traits. …

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Disability glam at the GRAMMYs with Lachi 29:32

8M ago29:32

29:32

Award-winning recording artist and social entrepreneur Lachi joins Down to the Struts to talk about her love of music, and her vision for how disability culture can transform the music industry. Lachi also tells Qudsiya about her experience hosting the pilot episode of Day Al-Mohamed's PBS Masters Series, Renegades. If you want to learn more about …

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Ep. 49. El viaje a Colombia 19:37

8M ago19:37

19:37

Send us a text ¡¡Hola!! ¿Cómo estás? Te saludamos con mucho gusto, esperamos que estés bien. Y bueno, te contamos que por causas de fuerza mayor nos tuvimos que ausentar un par de semanas, pero estamos de vuelta y aunque no es miércoles, te compartimos este episodio, en el que Sayuki nos cuenta cómo le fue en su viaje a Colombia... Esperamos que te…

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No.2 - Charlotte Kilcher 47:12

8M ago47:12

47:12

Did you know Charlotte Kilcher is a biologist? How about the fact that she once grew flowers for a former POTUS? I bet you did not know she loves to Kayak around the lagoons of Kachemak Bay.In addition to learning these interesting facts about Charlotte, she also provides an update on the future of their hit show: Alaska the Last Frontier!…

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6 - Jumping spider enclosure talk 33:44

8M ago33:44

33:44

In this episode, we talk about the importance of giving your spider friends awesome enclosures - and NOT TOO BIG! We discuss the surprising issues that can arise if spiders feel insecure or aren't able to hunt efficiently. We also touch on hydration and providing physically and mentally stimulating environments for our arachnid pals.…

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No.1 - Introduction 0:59

8M ago0:59

0:59

Are you dreaming of a trip to Alaska? Do you have a voyage booked to the Last Frontier? Are you interested in all things off-the-grid living, homesteading and back country exploring? If you said yes to any of these, our podcast “Discovering the Last Frontier” is for you.Each episode we will cover places you must visit, experiences that need to be o…

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5 - Spoodcast goes off topic & our favorite parts of keeping pet spiders 37:46

9M ago37:46

37:46

In this tangential (heh!) episode of the Spoodcast we discuss the best parts of keeping pet jumping spiders and tarantulas. Topics also include the important things in life, such as battling depression in grad school, boogers, head lice, and komodo dragons.By Laena & Lauren

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