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Science, music and psychology for the end of the world. Although we, humanity, as a whole surely understands that we are in the sixth mass extinction I am fascinated by how people's perception and response to this existential phenomenon varies. I have had hundreds, no thousands, of conversations around this topic over the last few years online and in person and it turns out the possible root cause may be even harder to grasp than we could have anticipated. This podcast will cover all of the ...
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Strangest Species

Mike and Ethney Davis

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Exploring bizarre and unusual dealings of the strangest species, namely, us, humans. Each episode is a ride into the details surrounding some of the most bizarre incidents in human history. Join us as Mike reveals an unusual story or event, and Eth (through many laughs and terrible hypotheses) learns along with the audience about the strange and unusual.
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Hosted by Lake Pickle and Jordan Blissett, the Speak The Language Podcast presented by onX hunt is made with the goal to put out content that centered around Hunting, fishing, conservation, and all other things involving the natural world. Join us as we swap stories from our favorite times spent in the woods, discuss current events, seek out answers, and take the occasional dive into history! This podcast is meant to engage, entertain, and equip outdoors men and women from all walks of life. ...
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How can we, humans, look at our relationship to nature differently? In season three of Going Wild, on top of stories about animals, we invite you to journey through the entire ecological web — from the tiniest of life forms to apex predators — alongside the scientists, activists and adventurers who study it. Wildlife biologist and host Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant has been studying wild animals in their natural habitats all over the world for years. Our award-winning podcast takes you inside the hidde ...
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Dig into the past and explore the greatest mysteries of natural history with the team behind the hit YouTube series PBS Eons. From the dawn of the dinosaurs to downtown Los Angeles, we’re covering what we know — and what we still don’t know — about the history of life on Earth.
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Ideas shouldn't get "lost in the struce": they should be put on a podcast! Explaining challenging concepts from economics, statistics, social science, data science/tech, philosophy and EA... without watering it down. You'll come away with real knowledge and insight that you didn't have before. - Reading and discussing articles and posts; mine & others - Short takes/short ideas, & some gripes and musings on language, society, & culture. - Findings & themes from behavioral science, carefully c ...
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Fish and Game Changers

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

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Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) is about so much more than fish + game, with leaders on every level changing the face of conservation and blazing new trails for a better Maine outdoors. This podcast takes you behind the scenes with Emily MacCabe exploring the unique and diverse work done by department staff across the state. Listen in to learn why these game changers love what they do, and what drives them to apply their time and talent to the Maine outdoors.
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Send us a Text Message. In 2013, the Carnival Triumph set off for a four-day cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. Things started off like any other cruise: great weather, food, and fun. But on the return home, a fire broke out in the engine room, causing the ship to lose both power and propulsion. The ship was left to drift aimlessly in the ocean, with no AC…
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Send us a Text Message. In the summer of 1974, a group of all-female mountaineers set off to summit Lenin Peak, a mountain that stretches over 23,000 feet into the sky. It was important to the group to perform the climb without any assistance from any of the nearby male teams. After a successful summit, the weather took a turn for the worst, and to…
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Send us a Text Message. In 1989, the Berlin Wall came down, and soon after, East and West Germany were reunified for the first time in about 30 years. But during that entire time of separation, many people tried their hands at creative and unique ways to overcome the formidable wall that separated the two sides. Join us today as we discuss outlandi…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the life of Ching Shih, exploring her rise to power, her ingenious tactics, and her indomitable spirit that led her to become a legend in maritime history. Discover how Ching Shih transformed a ragtag band of pirates into a disciplined and formidable force, enforced her strict code of laws, and…
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Send us a Text Message. In 1945, a group of former Jewish Partisan fighters banded together to seek revenge for the atrocities committed against their people. They planned to inflict massive casualties on the German people, to be sure that no one ever tried another Holocaust. They called themselves the Nokmim, or Avengers, so join us today to discu…
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Send us a Text Message. In the foothills of the majestic Canadian Rockies sits the small town of Frank, Alberta. At least it used to be there until a massive rock slide in 1903 covered the town in 145 feet of stone. Join us today as we celebrate our one-year anniversary by discussing the deadliest rockslide in Canadian history. The story takes plac…
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Send us a Text Message. During the 2020 lockdowns, Sandra Hughes needed a change in her life, so she sold her house and decided to take a long solo backpacking trip in the Sierra National Forest. Six days after she left, her campsite was discovered by a group of hikers. All of Sandra's gear and belongings were scattered about. A search team was cre…
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Send us a Text Message. On a hot summer day in Germany in 1518, a local woman began dancing in the streets of her hometown. Seems like an innocent enough story, right? But what happens when a few hundred other people join in on the dancing, but you can't stop? Some unseen force is compelling you to dance, even until some of those around you drop de…
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Send us a Text Message. Who is the worst neighbor you've ever had? What did they do that was so bad? We promise that whoever it was wasn't as bad as one neighbor in Japan, the infamous Mrs. Noisy. Today, we discuss the notorious Japanese woman who took her entire neighborhood by storm by terrorizing them with loud music. But why? What would cause s…
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Send us a Text Message. Some people love exploring caves; others find caving near the top of their list of greatest fears. However, for some people, mapping and exploring caves is their profession. In this episode, we discuss a team of cavers and two photographers who traveled to the bottom of the world's deepest cave. Let's just say the adventure …
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Send us a Text Message. This week, we explore not the one time, but the six times that the US government has admitted that they have lost nuclear warheads. Along with that, we go into a few of the thirty-two times that they have also had accidents with them, including accidentally dropping nukes on North Carolina and New Mexico.…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us today as we take our own time machine back to visit Victorian London and lament about how we wouldn't be tough enough to endure the most basic aspects of life. From the Two Penny Hangover to mummy revealing parties and Eth's favorite, living garden gnomes, come and explore some of the bizarre and unusual everyday par…
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Send us a Text Message. Spiritualism swept through the United States in the mid-1800s and early 1900s, bringing along its main star, the séance. Millions of average Americans flocked to mediums and huddled around dark tables in shadowy rooms for the chance to speak to their deceased loved ones, and unfortunately, many ill-meaning crooks took advant…
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Send us a Text Message. What would you do if you were stuck in Antarctica with no chance of being rescued when all of a sudden you developed Appendicitis? What if the doctor there said he had to operate to remove your Appendix, or you'd die? What if you were the doctor and had to remove your own Appendix? That's what happened in the true story of L…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we journey back in time to uncover the haunting story of the SS Princess Alice, a tragedy lost to the depths of history. In this gripping video, we explore the harrowing events surrounding the sinking of the SS Princess Alice and the devastating impact it had on those aboard. Set against the backdrop of Victorian …
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a riveting journey through time as we delve into the extraordinary life of Alexander Selkirk, the real-life inspiration behind Daniel Defoe's iconic character, Robinson Crusoe. In this captivating episode, we unravel the gripping tale of Selkirk's fateful decision to be marooned on an uninhabited island off the coa…
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Send us a Text Message. Dive into the bizarre and comical military campaign that pitted Australian soldiers against an unexpected foe - the emus! In this episode, we explore the infamous "Emu War" of 1932, where Australia's military was deployed to combat a population of emus wreaking havoc on farmlands. Join us as we uncover the peculiar events, t…
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