Best Tropical Fish Podcasts (2024)

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(S5Ep5) Halloween Surprise! 1:47:32

40m ago1:47:32

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Yay, Halloween is here, a sad Fart Attack, and the LERPISS FAMILY!! We learn what the real Halloween movie name that's shown at the Parks Dept (it's called Blood Hook from the 80's), Tom invents Rent-A-Swag, and Ron, Leslie and Ben all take steps in their relationships! IT'S SO WONDERFUL AND EMOTIONAL!!!! Plus, Jerry has some super insightful, wise…

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S6.E4 Matt Moore, Fish Passage 25:03

3h ago25:03

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Fisheries ecologist Matt Moore from Catchment Solutions talks about why fish habitat connectivity within waterways is so important and how decisions made to fix fish barriers such as weirs and dams.By Wet Tropics Waterways

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Ep. 112 - Charles Clapsaddle on Texas Snakes and Goliad Farms 1:12:52

16m ago1:12:52

1:12:52

Pick up your 6-plant mystery bundle and save money with Aquarium Co-Op: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/live-plants/products/mystery-box Check out what Charles and Goliad Farms has for sale: https://goliadfarms.com/ Subscribe to the Goliad Farms YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@goliadfarms7029…

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(S5Ep4) Sex Education! 1:45:30

1h ago1:45:30

1:45:30

"Great news! Lots of old people have chlamydia." This week, we discuss abstinence-only vs Leslie's sex education! (Where for some reason we have bananas, a cucumber, a pineapple AND a watermelon?) Also, this story line was based on a real discussion at this time - STD's were spreading everywhere through old folks homes. Thank you Alan Yang and Crai…

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S6.E3 Sam Bastounas, Using Seaweed to Strip Nutrients from Water 19:49

2h ago19:49

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Sam Bastounas is the CEO of Pacific Bio, an Australian company that develops green technology to address water quality and food security issues. In this podcast, Sam discusses the challenge of purifying water and the development of RegenAqua, a new technology developed with JCU that uses seaweed to strip nutrients from water before it enters waterw…

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Freebie: Focus Vs Manifesting? 22:30

20d ago22:30

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Hi I saw a video on Tik Tok (Surprise, surprise) about a focus wheel and I wanted to share my exercise with you! I've always found manifesting difficult to wrap my head around, because I'd like to experience peace and contentment now, not when "X" thing happens. This seemed like a good balance, but maybe I'm just delusional and isn't that really th…

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(S5Ep3) How A Bill Becomes A Law! 1:22:54

15d ago1:22:54

1:22:54

THE PERM. MUST. WAIT. We start this episode discussing the Olympics (GO USA AND BEYONCE AND CELINE AND SIMONE AND EVERYONE!) then we dive into how a bill becomes a law!!! What a great episode to set up some wonderful characters for the Parks gang to add to their crew! And we don't know about you, but seeing Ron start a healthy relationship is so em…

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S6.E2 Heidi Tait, Cleaning Up Marine Debris 23:44

29d ago23:44

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Heidi Tait is the founder and Managing Director of Tangaroa Blue, a not for profit organisation focused on removing and preventing marine debris. In this podcast, Heidi talks about the problem of litter in our oceans and the importance of going beyond beach clean ups to tackle debris at its source.By Wet Tropics Waterways

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Freebie: I Declare a New Year (HBD to me) 36:02

1M ago36:02

36:02

Hi everyone! I'm back! And it's free! And I don't think I cursed once... wtf? I talk about what's been happening this year of 2024 - job searches, how acting/singing/podcasting might not be the money-making career for me ever and that could be okay, grief, cultivating relationships and just life transitions all around. My goal for the years to come…

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S6.E1 Phil Laycock, Results of the 2024 Wet Tropics Waterway Health Report Card 17:41

28d ago17:41

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This is the 9th annual Wet Tropics Waterway Health Report Card to be released by Wet Tropics Waterways to assess the health and condition of freshwater basins, estuaries, inshore and offshore areas of the Wet Tropics in Far North Queensland. Independent Chair Phil Laycock explains some of the key findings in 2024.…

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(S5Ep2) Soda Tax! 2:17:28

1M ago2:17:28

2:17:28

SO MANY GUEST STAR VOICE MEMOS! So many incredible visuals and government tax opinions!!!! And Madi is here! For the first hour, we hear from 3 guest stars that were in our Season 5 premiere of Ms. Knope Goes to Washington. First, *Jenny Anne Hochberg* @jenny.anne.hochberg incredible BTS of shooting in DC, giving Leslie a fist "pound", telling Prat…

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(S5Ep1) Ms. Knope Goes to Washington! 1:26:04

2M ago1:26:04

1:26:04

Season 5 premiere baby! We're going to DC! Join me (Holly) as I take us through new camera operators for this season, where scenes in DC were shot and more commentary about how Ron can't just kill a pig in front of kids. Love that we get to see some history from Washington (why is it called a National Mall, why does the color of the Washington Monu…

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(S4Ep22) Win, Lose or Draw PART 2! (FINALE!) 1:04:46

3M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

CITY COUNCIL B*TCHES! ...Jerry didn't vote. It's all coming to a close, and yet it's all beginning! Aubyn Philabaum, who plays Dana the bartender, joins us by sending in an amazing voice memo! Thank you for sending this to us after a 12 hour day on set in line for your burrito, you deserve it! (Check out Aubyn's work including a new movie below!!) …

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Lakes: Carbonated Death Traps and the Freshwater Sharks of Lake Nicaragua 49:38

3M ago49:38

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Lakes! Rustin opens with the tale of Lake Nyos. Learn about the folklore and science behind this carbonated lake, along with the disaster caused by the lake's eruption. Aaron follows with Lake Nicaragua, a freshwater lake that many sharks call home. Learn about the freshwater habits of bull sharks, and how they ended up in this freshwater ecosystem…

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Ants: Cannibal Nuclear Bunkers and Lazy Parasitic Coworkers 52:14

3M ago52:14

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We got ants! Aaron starts with the cannibal ants found living in an abandoned nuclear bunker. Learn more about how this ant "colony" adapted to these unique conditions and what researchers learned about ant behavior. Rustin follows with an overview of social parasite ants. Learn about all different types of social parasites, from kidnapping raiders…

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Aquariumania - Episode 97 Going Back to the Future of Fish Medicine with Aquarium Fish Medicine Pioneer, Award-Winning Veterinarian, and Author, Dr. Greg Lewbart 51:14

3M ago51:14

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Fish medicine, now mainstream, became a recognized veterinary specialty through the American Veterinary Medical Association in 2023. But many decades ago, few vets treated pet fish and hobbyists were on their own. My guest today, Dr. Greg Lewbart was one of those vets. A foremost pioneer of aquarium fish medicine and both an award-winning veterinar…

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Ep. 111 - Ethan Dickinson from Kid Fish Breeder to Store Owner 1:00:23

3M ago1:00:23

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(S4Ep22) Win, Lose or Draw Part 1! (Madi's Back!) 1:08:38

3M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

Welcome back Madi!!!! And welcome back Park Pals to the SEASON FINALE!!!! I'm calling this the Deleted Scenes extravaganza because there were so many juicy cut moments! (Ron bringing his own whiskey and taking a shrimp plate, a lot of amazing guest stars, why Chris thinks it's okay to ask Ann if he can sleep with Jen again - gross) First, we catch …

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Ep. 110 - Zenzo Tazawa on African Cichlids and Escargot 58:35

3M ago58:35

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Feed out nutritious Aquarium Co-Op Baby Brine Shrimp to your fish! https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-brine-shrimp-eggs Subscribe to Zenzo's YouTube channel Tazawa Tanks: www.youtube.com/@TazawaTanksBy Aquarist Podcast

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Top Gun's Reject Bugs: Stinkfly Lacewings and the Fecal Shielding Tortoise Beetles 39:38

3M ago39:38

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Bugs! Rustin starts off with the lacewing. Learn about this bug's usage by farmers, antipredator behaviors, and habit of wearing insect corpses. Aaron follows with the biology of tortoise beetle larvae and their....unique methods for dealing with predators.

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(S4Ep21) Bus Tour 2! (With Kris Carr!) 55:30

4M ago55:30

55:30

We're jumping in right where left off, with a cut scene from the classroom reading at Groffle the Awful Waffle AND the tea on how exactly Groffle crossed the syrup river!!!! There's also tea on who owns the Newport Mansion in real life (OMG), more cut scenes, in fact a whole tag, with Donna (JUSTICE FOR DONNA!) and a Jury Duty rant! Thanks SO MUCH …

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Ep. 109 - Dustin Ward: From Hobbyist to Store Owner 43:13

3M ago43:13

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Pick up the best brine shrimp eggs on the market. As Master Breeder Dean calls them, "Liquid Gold". Aquarium Co-Op Brine Shrimp Eggs. https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-brine-shrimp-eggs Follow Dustin's store The Fish Room in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/TheFishRoomABQ…

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Ep. 108 - Cory McElroy on Favorite Aquariums and Big Tank Maintenance 1:11:06

3M ago1:11:06

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Be prepared for power outages with the Aquarium Co-Op Battery Back-up Air Pumps: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-air-pump Cory's new African tetras - Alestopetersius brichardi "Red" https://dansfish.com/product.detail/4742/Alestopetersius-brichardi-%22Red%22-(Alestopetersius-brichardi) Learn about a legend in our hobby. Here is…

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(S4Ep21) Bus Tour Part 1! (With Kris Carr) 1:17:28

4M ago1:17:28

1:17:28

We had so many juicy details for this one, we had to split it into 2 parts!!!! And our favorite and only Kris Carr is here! The best!!! - THE Brad Leland aka Fester Trimm from the Debate episode and from Friday Night Lights fame stops by to share his amazing stories and BTS of someone the crew who was actually named Fester! - Norm Hiscock emails us…

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Weird Diets: The Frog Eating Epomis Beetles too Angry to Die and the Many Malpractice Suits of the Labroides Cleaner Wrasse 43:17

4M ago43:17

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Weird Diets and Niches! Aaron starts off with the Epomis beetles, a group of carabid beetles that have evolved to feed on frogs many times their size. learn about how these grubs manage to subdue their amphibian prey, and the unique environmental conditions that lead to its evolution. Rustin follows with the various species of cleaner wrasse fish. …

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(S4Ep20) The Debate! (With Bryon Goff) 2:25:52

4M ago2:25:52

2:25:52

First and foremost, Holly doesn't know the difference between Rocky and Rambo. Secondly: FIERCE, POWER, DO IT, PUMP IT UP! I love you and I like you. SO many incredible iconic moments! First, we hear from Billy Merritt (Mr. Hamster Penis himself from Live Ammo!) and Sarah Gaboury (a political pundit on the Campaign Shake Up episode!) Thank you both…

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Aquariumania - Episode 96 Going Native with Brian Torreano of BTDarters 29:25

4M ago29:25

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Most common freshwater tropical fish are farmed, but originated from Asia, South America, Africa and Australia. But what about the native fishes here in the U.S.? Join us as Brian Torreano ichthyologist and owner of BTDarters explains why US native fishes truly are another great option for aquarium hobbyists. EPISODE NOTES: Going Native with Brian …

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🔒 BP6. Old Dating Messages & WELCOME MOLLY! 50:40

4M ago50:40

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Subscriber-only episode WELOME MOLLY!!!! Thank you for being here as part of the Bonus Pod Club! We are so grateful to have you! and by we, I mean me! (Probably K too) Join me as I talk about my old dating text messages that I'm going back to delete, a wild set story, and a new job adventure! I also talk about the pop culture topics of late - Beyon…

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Our Conversation with Yvans Jordain! (aka Councilman Howser!) 1:43:02

4M ago1:43:02

1:43:02

AH! Yvans Jordain, aka Councilman Howser, is here as our newest Park Pal! What a spiritual, kind, easy conversation! We jump right in with talking about how sometimes you need to take a break from acting (or just in general), and how everything works out the way it's supposed to (even though it's HARD to remember that). He's currently in a Paxlovid…

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Sights and Sounds of Springtime: Waterdancing Alligators and the Blue Ghost Fireflies of Appalachia 46:32

4M ago46:32

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Spring is here! Join Rustin and Aaron as they discuss some of the sights and sounds of springtime. Rustin begins with the mating calls of alligators (and a brief history of how they influenced a certain iconic dinosaur roar). Aaron follows with the biology of the elusive blue ghost firefly and the impacts of firefly-based tourism.…

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Our Conversation with Danielle Bisutti (aka Professor Linda!) 1:00:08

4M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Omg what an exciting day! The Queen, BAFTA nominated Danielle Bisutti who plays Professor Linda stopped by and we talked all about the direction she got from Nick Offerman, the amazing fan interactions (one bought her flowers and wine), and how the pheromones from Nick Offerman are basically impossible to ignore. 😏 Plus, we dive into all her other …

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Succulents: The World's only Walking Cactus (The Creeping Devil) and Light Refracting Living Rock Lithops 41:57

5M ago41:57

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Succulents! Aaron Starts off with the biology of the creeping Devil cactus, Stenocereus Eurca. Learn about the the unique adaptions this cactus has to allow it to crawl, and the unique conditions that lead it its evolution, Rustin follows with Lithops plants. Learn about how these plants survive the harsh South African deserts through the usage of …

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(S4Ep19) Live Ammo! (with Bryon Goff of Citizens of Pawnee Podcast) 1:55:48

5M ago1:55:48

1:55:48

AMAZING EPISODE ALERT! This week is extra special because we have not one but two special guests! First we have Leslie Thurston who played the waitress at the bar where Andy celebrates passing his college course THEN we have Bryon Goff of Citizens of Pawnee Podcast! Bryon and I dive deep and get nerdy about all things Parks and it was very fun to h…

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🔒 BP5. Uber Eats Driving and Ode To Katherine 32:32

5M ago32:32

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Subscriber-only episode Bonus Pod 6 everyone! There are a lot of things you might not know about Uber Eats/delivery services so I'm here to tell you bc that's all I can do right now to make money! Uber Eats is BETTER, DoorDash sucks - listen in to find out why, but for the love of God, TIP YOUR DRIVERS/DELIVERY PEOPLE. I drove out to the holler and…

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(S4Ep18) Lucky! (LIVE ON IG WITH HOLLY!) 1:44:08

5M ago1:44:08

1:44:08

We went rogue and live and lucky people! This week, Holly goes live on IG to review Lucky! Sean Hayes plays the lovely, condescending reporter PLUS Ervin Ross (the hot tub limo driver), and Chris Regan (the political Pawnee pundit from Campaign Shake Up) stop by to give funny and informative voice memos! Plus, don't miss Ron's sexy Tiger Woods shir…

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(S4Ep17) Campaign Shake Up! (With Molly Lins) 1:48:33

5M ago1:48:33

1:48:33

JEN BARKLEY AND NED JONES ARE HERE! Make way!!! (We love you Kathryn Hahn and Carl Reiner!) This week, Leslie and Ben go head to head with Jen Barkley (who we get incredible info from, on her Wikipedia page!!), Bobby's new campaign manager (who isn't even here!!), Molly finds some amazing background catches with the signs at the senior center and R…

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Acquaintanceships: How the Honey Guide guides us to honey (and occasionally eat our Candles) and the 8 Mighty Mussels that help Protect Poland's Water Supply 50:18

5M ago50:18

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Human-Animal Coworkers! Rustin Discusses the mind-boggling Honey Guide. Learn how this bird has co-evolved alongside humans to aid in wild honey gathering. Aaron follows with how 8 mussels help protect an entire city's water supply,

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(S4Ep16) Sweet Sixteen! (With Kris Carr) 2:07:04

6M ago2:07:04

2:07:04

This week we start off the podcast with amazing voice memos from Dani Fish (Pawnee Rangers - Lauren), Jeff Holman (Smallest Park - Joe), Eric Pierpoint (Dave Returns - Chief Trumple), and Kelly Washington (The Treaty- Allison)!!!!!!! There were SUCH incredible stories and I'm so excited and honored that you shared your experiences with us! Please f…

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🔒 BP4. The Beach and Golden Girls Saves Me 36:32

6M ago36:32

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Subscriber-only episode Hello! Welcome back! Today I'm talking about how job searching is like dating (seriously, the metaphor works), thoughts on the Oscars and how I WILL live at the beach when I retire if not sooner. (I went to the OBX with my mom and it was great) Also, let me know if you ever want to try boxing sometime because it's the best! …

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Back from the Brink: The Black footed Ferret and Kirtland's Warbler. How a Ranch Dog named Shep and Michigan Wild Fires saved two species. 56:57

6M ago56:57

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Back from the brink! Aaron and Rustin both cover two different conservation success stories. Aaron starts with the black-footed ferret, discussing the key reasons for their decline, their rediscovery, and the challenges they still face today. Rustin follows with the habitat restoration of the Kirtland warbler. Learn about how studying habitats infl…

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(S4Ep15) Dave Returns! (with Molly Lins) 1:34:40

6M ago1:34:40

1:34:40

When you two spoon, who spoons who? Donna <3 Welcome a new Park Pal, Molly Lins to the show! We talk about Dave returning, Catch Your Dreams, AND THE TOM BOO SONG?!?!? What an episode! Also, remember FB relationship statuses and how dramatic they got? Tom's is hilarious, because I paused it. 😂 And guess what? Chris Traeger is a human who can be sad…

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(S4Ep14) Operation Ann! (with Kris Carr) 1:56:17

6M ago1:56:17

1:56:17

Have you ever danced to Single Ladies by yourself at your exes wedding bc his new spouse told you to? Leslie has.... This week Madi comes on for the first half of the episode and we talk about what a pregnancy princess she is, how you cannot ask certain questions to pregnant people and to let us know this will be the last time in a while for her to…

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BONUS POD TRAILER!!!!!!! 34:07

6M ago34:07

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https://www.buzzsprout.com/1663456/supporters/new Here's a sneak peek on what you'd be in for if you signed up for Bonus Pods for $3 a month!!!!!!! I talk about fun stuff, hard stuff, award show gossip, dating, and I shout OUT YOUR NAMES!!!!!! My goal really is to make a community - as hard as it is - so I'd love to send you a sticker and make a de…

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Streams: Beaver's Environmental Engineering and The Gillbach, Germany's Coal Powered Tropical Ecosystem 1:00:12

6M ago1:00:12

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Streams! Rustin starts us with a discussion about beavers and their role in habitat creation and promoting biodiversity through the construction of their dams. Aaron follows with the Gillbach, a unique German stream kept at tropical temperatures year-round. Learn about all the tropical fish that have established themselves in this man-made ecosyste…

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🔒 BP3. Everything Is Annoying 26:56

6M ago26:56

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Subscriber-only episode TODAY WAS WILD. Canceled interviews, annoying stuff and how work is our whole culture, so let's just rant together. My heart and soul and activism and hopefully change goes out to the victims of the Kansas City shooting. It's so hard when your life and your world feels like a fight, but staying involved, as sad and hard as i…

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(S4Ep13) Bowling for Votes! (with Sean Trainor) 1:42:33

6M ago1:42:33

1:42:33

What's Leslie’s first least favorite word for a woman? Get ready to go intimately and weirdly bowling today! Join Holly and Sean as they discover so much about the guest stars (thank you everyone for sending in voice memos), how Holly is deeply connected to the specific bowling alley in Parks, and we see Ben punch someone for the first time in his …

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(S4Ep12) Campaign Ad! 1:35:27

7M ago1:35:27

1:35:27

What do Parks and Marvel have in common? Paul and Pratt, but that's not what this is about - this week is Leslie's campaign ad! Bobby is just a rich Andy, Andy has 800 medical problems and Leslie and Ben balance their extreme views to a middle ground. Also we learn who Mr Belvedere was, what Raclette the dog was named after and what Alsace Lorraine…

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🔒 BP2. 2024 Ins and Outs (Romantically, Personally and FOR KATHERINE!!!!) 59:36

7M ago59:36

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Subscriber-only episode This week is literally motivated by Katherine. Thank you for all of your amazing questions and topic suggestions!!!! We're discussing my ins and outs of 2024 some of which include wigs and middle fingers and sexy photoshoots. Plus I share my romantic must haves list!!! Also we talk about the Grammy's and I love Taylor and am…

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(S4Ep11) The Comeback Kid! (with Crystal Dockery) 1:56:52

7M ago1:56:52

1:56:52

🎶 GET ON YOUR FEET! 🎶 Calzones, chaos, Champion and campaigns!!! This week we welcome Crystal Dockery to the podcast to ride the adventure that is the relaunch of Leslie's campaign! We also welcome back Johnny Sneed to talk to us about his last episode, sad!!!!! Megan Grano also stops by to give us a look at what it was like being the head of the l…

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In 2 Deep: The Subterranean Sulphureous Lake of Movile Cave and a Tale of Two Fishes 43:53

7M ago43:53

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We return to the Deep! Aaron starts off with Movile Cave. This cave has been sealed off from the surface world for over 5 million years. Learn more about this incredible discovery and the rare wildlife that inhabits it. Rustin follows with a bit on a few of the deep sea's most fascinating fishes, the Whale fish and the Big Nose. Learn more about th…

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