Best Rachel & Ante Podcasts (2024)

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[S3E7] Bees Know Everything 43:45

5d ago43:45

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Bees know more than you. Okay, that may be a slight exaggeration, but they definitely know more than you realize! From complex problem solving to tool use to wing-sparkle navigation, bees illuminate our understanding of insect cognition. In this episode, Nicole invites us to perceive the world as our buzzy, bumbly friends might, in beautifully smoo…

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Episode 15 - Surviving Japanese Summers 45:49

7d ago45:49

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ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀɴᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴀᴄʜᴇʟ Episode 15: Surviving Japanese Summers Blistering heat and sweltering humidity all set to the soundtrack of screaming cicadas. Ah, summer in Japan. Ante and Rachel’s (mostly) helpful tips for surviving the most brutal season Japan has to offer. —————————————————— #podcast #japan #hiroshima #news#summer …

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Episode 14: Japanese News Segment Special 3 57:46

1M ago57:46

57:46

ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀɴᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴀᴄʜᴇʟ Episode 14: Japanese News Segment Special 3 Join Ante and Rachel for a Japanese news roundup including going to extreme measures to fix a problem (and having it backfire magnificently), the REAL reason for the falling birth rate, “This is fine” meme personified (with ramen), and some heartwarming news t…

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[S3E6] Sandyland Groupies 50:23

1M ago50:23

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Desertification is a major threat to many grasslands, so let's study the best real-world example: The Horqin Grassland, aka the Horqin Sandy Lands. How has this landscape changed over time, what can it teach us about the future of arid grasslands, and which approaches by Inner Mongolia and China to fight desertification give us hope? We love a hope…

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Furiosa - A Mad Max Saga - You Can (Not) Review 48:20

2M ago48:20

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ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ: ʏᴏᴜ ᴄᴀɴ(ɴᴏᴛ) ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ Welcome to You Can(not) Review, where we look at full-length feature films and give our two cents. Today’s film: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Join diehard Mad Max fan Ante and Mad Max novice Rachel as they dive into George Miller’s newest, most high octane addition to the Mad Max universe! Or is it? 🤔 In a dramatic,…

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Episode 13 - Weird foods (part 2) 1:01:47

2M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀɴᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴀᴄʜᴇʟ Episode 13: Weird Foods (Part 2) This week, we’re talking weird Japanese foods from well-known oddities nattō and red bean paste, to lesser known (but even more bizarre) fish sperm sacs, bee larvae, and much, much more. Be sure to let us know your favorite weird Japanese food in the comments! ——————————…

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[S3E5] Better National Symbols 1:09:50

2M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

We get patriotic (kinda) in this special episode where all three hosts work together to petition for new national symbols for the US of A. New floral emblem, new national symbol, and a brand new category all-together. Why do we love non-native national symbols? Who knows. Do better, America. Photos and more are at our site. Primary Sources: As if t…

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Episode 12 - Weird Foods (Part 1) 57:59

3M ago57:59

57:59

ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀɴᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴀᴄʜᴇʟ Episode 12: Weird Foods (Part 1) This week, we’re talking food that is considered pretty normal in Australia and the US, but really weird in Japan in our two-part weird food episode! Did your favorite foods make the list? Rise up, Cold Pizza Nation, and join us on a nostalgic trip down food memory lane …

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[S3E4] Goat Antelope Knife Fight 58:27

4M ago58:27

58:27

The fastest land animal in North America, second fastest in the world: the graceful, wonderful, pronghorn. Nicole shares all the reasons these icons of the American prairie are truly the best from their evolutionary history to their epic stare battles between each other and rump flashes to warn of predators. Primary Sources: Kitchen, D. 1974. Socia…

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Episode 11 - Interview with Paul Walsh 57:42

4M ago57:42

57:42

In this very special on location episode, we talk to a pillar of the Hiroshima community, co-founder of Get Hiroshima and Jizo Hat, Paul Walsh! Join us as we discuss marathons, never underestimating nine-year-olds, hitting the wall, 𝘫𝘶𝘯 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘢, and the importance of continuing to move forward. Big thanks to Shūji for letting us film at Hallelujah an…

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Dune Part 2 - You Can (Not) Review 35:14

4M ago35:14

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ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ: ʏᴏᴜ ᴄᴀɴ(ɴᴏᴛ) ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ Welcome to You Can(not) Review, where we look at full-length feature films and give our two cents. Today’s film: Dune (Part 2) The highly anticipated second installment in the sci-fi epic, Dune! Join us as we gush over Miss Austintina Butler and Rebeca Ferguson’s performances, the jaw-dropping visual effects, a…

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Episode 10 - Japanese News Segment Special 2 43:42

4M ago43:42

43:42

ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀɴᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴀᴄʜᴇʟ Episode 10: Japanese News Segment Special 2 Our top stories tonight: schoolyard smack down, why we can’t have nice things in Kyoto, tourist taxes, gogo dancing for diversity, unconventional solution to a crappy problem, no more wire hangers, and in memory of a legend. —————————————————— Want to drop us …

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(Patas) Monkeying Around With Ants 53:51

5M ago53:51

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Patas Monkeys are weird little guys with fabulous mustaches and very intricate relationships with a special tree on the African savannah. We talk acacias, ants, and the Lorax as Allan tries to make Nicole love just a single primate. Photos and more are at our site. Primary Sources: Palmer, T., Stanton, M., Young T., Goheen, J., Pringle, R., and Kar…

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Bonus! Power of Fire: Kindred Podcast 1:04:53

5M ago1:04:53

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This is a special podcast swap episode where we host Kindred Podcast's Power of Fire episode. Learn about the history of fire, how it shapes the landscape and people that live there. Speakers:Tony Incashola Jr., forest manager for CSKT (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes), and Stephanie Gillin, information and education program manager and for…

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Episode 9 - Hanami (Cherry Blossom season) 45:45

5M ago45:45

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ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀɴᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴀᴄʜᴇʟ Episode 9: Hanami Ah, the ephemeral beauty of the cherry blossoms: everyone’s favorite excuse to day drink since days of yore 🌸 Grab your favorite tall boy beers and blue tarps and join us as we discuss hazy hanami memories and the best places in Hiroshima to take in Japan’s most beloved blossoms. —————…

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Episode 8 - Disaster Preparedness in Japan 32:10

5M ago32:10

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ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀɴᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴀᴄʜᴇʟ Episode 8: If you stay ready, ain’t got to get ready! Disaster preparedness in Japan A short 30-min chat about staying prepared for earthquakes and more in Japan, whether you’re just visiting or here for the long haul! Everyday Emergency Preparedness Checklist: https://www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/uploaded/…

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[S3E2] Sickle Claw Seriema 1:00:54

5M ago1:00:54

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The long-legged, sickle claw wielding seriema is a wonderful bird that provides insight into the extinct terror birds of old. Rachel explains the link between past and present and we ponder whether or not scientists ever bother actually looking at birds. Photos and more are at our site. Primary Sources: Oswald, T., Curtice, B., Bolander, M., Lopez,…

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Episode 7: Japanese News Segment Special 46:57

6M ago46:57

46:57

ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀɴᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴀᴄʜᴇʟ Episode 7: Japanese News Segment Special Join former pageant queen Ante and certified news anchor Rachel as they talk national and local news in Japan from coffee crime to capitalist grime. —————————————————— #podcast #japan #hiroshima #hiroshimanews Want to drop us a line or listen on your favorite pod…

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Episode 6 - The catch up chat episode 28:36

6M ago28:36

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ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀɴᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴀᴄʜᴇʟ We’re back! Join Ante and Rachel for a 30-minute quick catchup chat where we discuss what we’ve been up to during our absence and get back into the groove with a brand new 𝒸𝓁𝒶𝓅𝓅𝑒𝓇𝒷𝑜𝒶𝓇𝒹 ✨ —————————————————— Want to drop us a line or listen on your favorite podcast app? Hit the link below: https://linktr.…

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[S3E1] Embrace Winter (Wood Bison) 53:58

7M ago53:58

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The conservation story of Canada's polar-vortex-loving Wood Bison is one of colossal mistakes, stacked odds, and (to our gleeful surprise) hope and optimism. These animals have survived drowning, disease, and hybridization, and have gone on to... success? Allan explores this topic in today's episode. Primary Sources: 2018 Wood Bison Recovery Strate…

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1- Rebel Moon Review - You Can (Not) Review 29:50

7M ago29:50

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ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ: ʏᴏᴜ ᴄᴀɴ(ɴᴏᴛ) ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ Welcome to a new segment of The Waiting Room: You Can(not) Review, where we look at full-length feature films and give our two cents. Today’s film: Rebel Moon, Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) You saw how excited we were for this film based on the amazing trailer. But does it live up to the hype? Join us as we …

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Episode 5 - Christmas in Japan 1:09:56

8M ago1:09:56

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ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀɴᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴀᴄʜᴇʟ Happy holidays! This week we’re talking Christmas in Japan, Australia, and the US, including holiday food favorites, memories of Christmas past, and…crabs?! 🦀 Join us in the (very festive) Waiting Room! Wham!! —————————————————— Want to drop us a line or listen on your favorite podcast app? Hit the link…

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Episode 4 - Japanese Office Culture 1:19:05

9M ago1:19:05

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ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀɴᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴀᴄʜᴇʟ There are a lot of stereotypes when it comes to Japanese office culture, but are they stereotypes for a reason or complete fabrication? Find out in this week’s episode of the Waiting Room! Want to drop us a line or listen on your favorite podcast app? Hit the link below: https://linktr.ee/thewaitingroom…

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Episode 3 - Ante's 1st trip to Japan 48:13

9M ago48:13

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ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀɴᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴀᴄʜᴇʟ Do you remember your first time…in Japan? Well, we do (sort of, with the help of the Internet anyway). Find out about Ante and Rachel’s very different first visits to Japan in this two-part episode! Part Two: Ante’s first visit, including snowy adventures, hot sake, and ending up in a surprising bar…twi…

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Episode 2 - Rachel's 1st trip to Japan 59:10

9M ago59:10

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ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀɴᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴀᴄʜᴇʟ Do you remember your first time…in Japan? Well, we do (sort of, with the help of the Internet anyway). Find out about Ante and Rachel’s very different first visits to Japan in this two-part episode! Part One: Rachel’s first visit, including cringey Livejournal entries, a strange obsession with curry, an…

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[S2E23] Bundle Up and Bird! 1:02:30

9M ago1:02:30

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It's snowy and getting colder where we're at, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't go outside. Rachel gives a compelling argument as to why winter is the best time of year for birding and gives insight into the Christmas Bird Count: a citizen science project dating back over a hundred years. Learn more about the Christmas Bird Count here. Primary So…

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Episode 1 - Who are we? Why are we???... About the new Podcast 54:50

10M ago54:50

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Welcome to The Waiting Room!! From Hiroshima City Japan! Our first episode of many. A lay back chat with Rachel & Ante about who they are, how they met. Also about the podcast which will mainly centre around Japan & their lives in Japan but also sometimes of topic things they like. Be kind. we're still learning this podcast stuff & have a few thing…

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The Waiting Room ad 0:23

10M ago0:23

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A short ad for the upcoming podcast from Hiroshima City Japan. See you in The Waiting Room with Rachel & Ante. Want to drop us a line or listen on your favorite podcast app? Hit the link below: https://linktr.ee/thewaitingroomjpn —————————————————— ɪɴᴛʀᴏ ᴀɴᴅ ᴏᴜᴛʀᴏ ᴍᴜsɪᴄ City Lights by Octosound from Pixabay —————————————————— Find Ante and Rachel o…

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[S2E22] The Best Cryptid 56:22

10M ago56:22

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This episode is a little different. We celebrate spooky season with the haunting tales of feldgeist, Sinkhole Sam, and the Ohio Grassman. These stories haunt the minds of those who visit prairies and fields across the globe. Be weary, you never know what's lurking in the tall grass. Photos and more are at our site. Contact:Website Facebook Twitter …

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[S2E21] Grasshopper Mice: Small but Fierce 1:01:57

1y ago1:01:57

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Grasshopper mice are small but fierce. They howl like wolves, stalk their prey like cats, and finish up with a quick face clean. These solitary animals like to live life dangerously and enjoy even venomous meals. Photos and more are at our site. Primary Sources: Grasshopper Mouse Hunting and Howling [YouTube] Animal Diversity Web. Regents of the Un…

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[S2E20] Sneeze if You Love Painted Dogs 1:02:46

1y ago1:02:46

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Nicole talks painted dogs: a surprisingly wholesome and fun-loving animal. They are excellent hunters, take care of not just their pups but their elderly, and rarely squabble amongst themselves. Photos and more are at our site. Primary Sources: Painted Dog Conservation website. Painted Dog Research Trust website. Robert L. Robbins. (2000). Vocal Co…

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[S2E19] 1 Lie, 2 Truths, 3 Idiots 1:00:47

1y ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Enjoy this episode of very good facts and very good nonsense. We revisit a nice game of stump the podcast host, this time with more bug viscera and talking ourselves out of an obvious answer. Our Info:Website Facebook Twitterinfo@grasslandgroupies.org

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[S2E18] Paramo's Strongest: Hummingbirds 1:03:05

1y ago1:03:05

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In the Páramo grasslands of South America is a cloud covered land where a unique ecosystem thrives. Allan tells us all about a plant that drinks clouds plus the miraculous little hummingbirds that call this place home. Photos and more are at our site. Primary Sources: Luteyn, J. 1999. Páramos: A Checklist of Plant Diversity, Geographical Distributi…

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[S2E17] Murderous Meerkats 52:50

1y ago52:50

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Did you know meerkats are far more murderous than they seem or that their burrows can be as wide as a Purple Worm's? All this and more as we delve underground and find out why they can be so aggressive and who would win in a fight: 1000 meerkats or Nicole. Primary Sources: Gómez, J., Verdú, M., González-Megías, A., Méndez, M. 2016. The phylogenetic…

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[S2E16] Good Vibes Only 58:17

1y ago58:17

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Conservation can be DEPRESSING, so for Mental Health Month we decided to share ONLY positive news and stories (after taking a little break for our brains). Rewire those neurons everybody, because it's not all bleak. Good news so far in May: Biden-Harris Administration announced $36 million for national forests and grasslands Dakota Prairie Grasslan…

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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL 3: HALLWAYS FOR ALWAYS! 1:07:21

1+ y ago1:07:21

1:07:21

It’s good to have friends on The Infinity Podcast! This week: Scott and Rachel break down James Gunn’s stunning GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL 3, going deep on Chukwudi Iwuji’s genius, comic book cinema’s toxic dating tendencies, and whether GOTG3 is the first Marvel movie for adults. It’s all here and more on GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL 3: HALLWAYS…

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[S2E15] The Best of Nest (A DEFINITIVE LIST) 1:22:54

1+ y ago1:22:54

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Wherein Rachel makes a definitive list of best bird nests in North American grasslands. Primary Sources: A Field Guide to Birds Nests by Hal Harrison The Birder's Handbook by Paul R. Ehrlich Madison Audubon's Into the Nest ContactWebsite Facebook Twitterinfo@grasslandgroupies.org

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MANDALORIAN SEASON FINALE: GEZELLIG! 1:06:51

1+ y ago1:06:51

1:06:51

We’re speaking the creed of The Infinity Podcast! This week: Scott and Rachel catch up on Ted Lasso and tackle The Mandalorian season finale, going deep on moves versus moments, Evil Dead Rise’s (accidental?) politics, and why Ted Lasso should have been a binge this season. It’s all here and more on MANDALORIAN SEASON FINALE: GEZELLIG!…

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[S2E14] Ostrich: Winner Takes All (of the Children) 1:01:26

1+ y ago1:01:26

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Ostriches are one of the strangest birds we've ever talked about. They are the world's biggest bird and toughest survivor. They nest together, have radiators for necks, and can drink saltwater. Photos and more are at our site. Primary Sources: "Strangest Bird Alive". 2016. National Geographic. Documentary. Schou, M.F., Bonato, M., Engelbrecht, A. e…

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THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE: DADS NAMED MICHAEL (JORDAN?) 1:13:00

1+ y ago1:13:00

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It’s a us, The Infinity Podcast! This week: Scott and Rachel tackle The Mandolorian and The Super Mario Brothers Movie, going deep on why Luigi is the film’s, real protagonist, the power of HBO third episodes, and why Chris Pratt actually understood the assignment. It’s all here and more on THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE: DADS NAMED MICHAEL (JORDAN?)…

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DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: ANNE HATHAWAY MOUNT RUSHMORE! 1:04:32

1+ y ago1:04:32

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It’s the great culture catch-up on The Infinity Podcast! This week: Scott and Rachel breakdown Dungeons & Dragons, John Wick Chapter 4, Thr Mandolorian and Ted Lasso, going deep on how each puts trust in their talent, the power of earnestness, and why the DM is mad at one Daddy Pedro Pascal. It’s all here and more on DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: ANNE HATH…

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[S2E13] Soil: The Best Microbiome 1:07:05

1+ y ago1:07:05

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Soils define habitats as much as the plantlife, so let's talk about that! How do you identify a soil species, and should grassland ecosystem restorations include soil microbe transplants? Photos and more are at our site. Primary Sources: Prairie: A Natural History of the Heart of North America by Candace Savage [Affiliate Bookshop Link] Current and…

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TED LASSO AND MANDO: DOGFIGHT!!! 58:16

1+ y ago58:16

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We’re here, we’re there, we’re every f**ingwhere on The Infinity Podcast! This week: Scott and Rachel tackle the premiere of Ted Lasso and the latest Mandolorian, going deep on whether the former’s gone too sitcom, the latter’s use of Lee Issac Chung, and why biscuits are the key to both. It’s all here and more on TED LASSO AND MANDO: DOGFIGHT!!!…

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[S2E12] Harris's Sparrow: They were here the whole time. 53:27

1+ y ago53:27

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Basic midwest feeder bird or mysterious exotic tundra sparrow? Actually, both! Harris's Sparrows, one of the most enigmatic North American sparrows, are about to travel well out of reach into the remote frigid north, so let's gossip about them before they're gone. Only a handful of studies have been done with this species, and to this day we lack p…

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THE LAST OF US FINALE: YOUR DUNGEON MASTER LOVES YOU! 1:02:24

1+ y ago1:02:24

1:02:24

We’re Team Giraffe on The Infinity Podcast! This week: Scott and Rachel break down the heartbreaking LAST OF US finale and the latest MANDOLORIAN, going deep on the latter doing its own version of Andor, if The Last of Us judges Joel, and if Din Djarin stopped rolling for perception. It’s all here and more on THE LAST OF US FINALE: YOUR DUNGEON MAS…

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