Best Jonathan Clemson Podcasts (2024)

It's what's inside that counts. A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. © 2024 Jonathan Clemson & Robin CrossmanBy Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman

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Ever and ever, forever and ever chemicals 27:55

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The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced new drinking water limits on a category of chemicals called polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. These chemicals are found in thousands of products that we use every day, such as plastics, Teflon, water proofing, fire retardant and others. But they are also known as “forever chemicals” because …

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Journey To The Centre Of Yourself 6:30

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Whew! It's dark in there. A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. © 2024 Jonathan Clemson & Robin CrossmanBy Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman

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Sing Y-our Song 7:13

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What's old is new again. A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. © 2024 Jonathan Clemson & Robin CrossmanBy Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman

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How To Live Your Livestream 6:53

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DING DONG! Who's there? A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. © 2024 Jonathan Clemson & Robin CrossmanBy Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman

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Highlights and lowlights from latest U.S. Census of Agriculture 24:48

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Since the days of George Washington, the United States has been surveying farmers about their farm operations to monitor the health of the nation’s agricultural industry and the security of the food supply. The effort started in 1791, when Washington wrote to farmers requesting information on land values, crop acreages, crop yields, livestock value…

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It's Not The Size Of Your Tentacle 6:35

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They say it's the thought that counts. A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. © 2024 Jonathan Clemson & Robin CrossmanBy Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman

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Cleaning Out History's Closet 6:44

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History - like Robin's closet - is a messy affair. A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. © 2024 Jonathan Clemson & Robin CrossmanBy Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman

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Augmenting A Better You 7:30

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I can see clearly now, in more ways than one. A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. © 2024 Jonathan Clemson & Robin CrossmanBy Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman

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Will Trade Pebbles For Sex 6:30

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Is that a pebble in your pocket? If you're a penguin, it might be. A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. © 2024 Jonathan Clemson & Robin CrossmanBy Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman

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Cats Win Everything! 6:55

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That's one small step for cats and one giant leap for interstellar felines everywhere. A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. © 2024 Jonathan Clemson & Robin CrossmanBy Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman

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Plant Breeding Just Might Save the World 35:24

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The world's population has quadrupled in the last century and is expected to surpass 8 billion by 2050. This means that in the next 25 years or so, the world will need to produce about 60% more food to feed its estimated population. Furthermore, we’ll need to produce that food sustainably in unseasonable temperatures, drought and flood conditions, …

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The Cast And Crew Of You 7:01

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Do you remember the time we did that thing? Maybe, but maybe not. A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. © 2024 Jonathan Clemson & Robin CrossmanBy Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman

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Thinking Like A Phoenix 7:13

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This episode gives new meaning to the phrase, "a nice light snack". A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. © 2024 Jonathan Clemson & Robin CrossmanBy Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman

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Capturing climate change through art 32:22

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Humans have forever turned to nature for artistic inspiration. The earliest cave paintings are at least 64,000 years old and depict images of wild animals, landscapes, and even the heavens. More recently, photographer Ansel Adams, poet Wendell Berry, sculptor Andy Goldsworthy, and movie director Werner Herzog have all produced great art by musing o…

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Turn On, Tune In, Be Love 6:24

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Our state of mind is indeed a trip. A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. © 2024 Jonathan Clemson & Robin CrossmanBy Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman

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All That Glitters 6:44

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All that glitters may not be gold, but it sure does make for illuminating conversation. A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. © 2024 Jonathan Clemson & Robin CrossmanBy Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman

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I See A Big Moon A-Risin' 6:53

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What you see is what you get, right? Not always. A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. © 2024 Jonathan Clemson & Robin CrossmanBy Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman

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Cicadas here! Cicadas there! Cicadas are gonna be everywhere! 21:41

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Every 13 years in the Southeast and parts of the Midwest, countless cicadas rise out of the ground and breed. The spring and summer of 2024 marks the thirteenth year since the cicada brood known as brood XIX’s last emergence, which means in a few months they’ll be everywhere. Jonathan talks with Clemson University entomologist Eric Benson about the…

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Trust Your Magical Gut 7:06

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This week's episode of The Full 360 is brought to you by the tiny tree frog, proving once again that Jon's gut was right - this is a great fact! A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. © 2024 Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman…

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They're coming for us! How South Carolina is beating back invasive plants and insects 35:21

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Retirees and warm-weather seekers aren’t the only ones clamoring to move to the state of South Carolina. The Palmetto State is also under extreme pressure from invasive insects and plants that could devastate its agriculture industry and forests. In fact, a recent global report estimates that invasive species cause countries $423 billion a year in …

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The Perks Of Being A Hairy Frog Fish 5:58

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The Hairy Frog Fish! What more do you need to hear? PLENTY! Join us this week on The Full 360 when Robin brings a rare weird animal fact to the show, inspiring a conversation with Jon just as unexpected as the fish that inspired it. A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. …

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The Ultimate Wingman 6:55

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Jon brings us an unbelievably cool fact about a weird little fly this week, sparking a deeper talk about how we process the world. A 360-second podcast that's full of the weird, the wonderful, the profound and the hilarious facts of life on earth. © 2024 Jonathan Clemson & Robin CrossmanBy Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman

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The Awe-Inspiring Wasp Cowgirls 7:16

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The Full 360's first episode of 2024! We're kicking off our 4th season with a crazy fact that sounds more alien than insect.By Jonathan Clemson & Robin Crossman

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A Happy Old Year Round-Up + A Special Announcement 29:00

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Making Magic - Redux 6:53

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The Angel's Share 7:04

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The Mother Of Invention 6:30

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The majesty, demise, and restoration of the American Chestnut tree 29:26

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When Bob Wells and Mel Tormé penned “The Christmas Song” in 1945 and the Nat King Cole Trio recorded it in 1946, “Chestnuts Roasting on an open fire/Jack Frost nipping at your nose,” became a Christmas tradition. Now as our attention turns to the holidays, it's worth remembering that the American Chestnut tree that once dominated Southern Appalachi…

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The New New New Normal 6:36

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Duration Dilation And How To Take Your Time 7:39

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What the heck is a hellbender? 30:44

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The Eastern Hellbender is a mysterious creature. It has a scary name, slimy texture, lives a solitary life under rocks in remote Appalachian Mountain streams, and is mostly nocturnal. Yet it’s also increasingly threatened and important to maintaining stream health. On this episode of Earthly, Jonathan talks to Clemson associate professor Cathy Jach…

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Eyes Without A Face 6:45

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Take 2 Hippos 7:08

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The Pig War - Redux 12:37

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Researcher flies the skies collecting airborne genetic material 29:07

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Clemson faculty member Kimberly Metris is not just an academic but also a licensed commercial pilot. One day while piloting skydivers to their jump altitude, Metris could see the Saharan dust plume over Upstate South Carolina and had a research epiphany to see what genetic matter was flying around in the sky. In this episode of Earthly, I talk to M…

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It Was Six Years Ago Today 5:47

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A Halloween Six Pack - Redux 38:45

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"Ecological Zombies" are going hog wild on the southern landscape 23:04

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Referred to in some scientific literature as "ecological zombies," feral hogs cost millions of dollars of damage to farms, fields and forests, and they are breeding and spreading at a rate that outpaces the efforts of wildlife professionals to control them. In this Halloween edition of Earthly, Jonathan talks to Greg Yarrow and Andrew Jamison about…

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Still Can't Get You Out Of My Head 7:59

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Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Redux 7:39

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Why are radon rates higher in Upstate South Carolina Homes? 20:57

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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has produced a map showing that radon levels in upstate South Carolina homes are higher than other parts of the state. Nicole Martinez is an expert in radiological health sciences, and Lindsey Shuller-Nichols is a material scientist — both in Clemson's Department of Environmental Eng…

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The Play Doh Effect 6:34

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Cluck It 6:31

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South Carolina Earthquakes Explained 27:57

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There has been a flurry of geological activity in South Carolina lately, particularly around the Midlands and Upstate. In fact, the most recent was a 1.6 magnitude earthquake recorded April 4 near the town of Cross Anchor in Spartanburg County. In this episode of Earthly, Jonathan talks to Clemson assistant professor Brady Flinchum about South Caro…