Beyond Blathers

This week we're talking about a pesky parasite with long legs and a big death count, the flea! How did fleas evolve? How do they bite? How do they jump so high? Listen to find out!

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Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game.

This week we're talking about a gentle giant — the spider crab! This amazing crustacean is the longest arthropod in the world, and while some might find them a bit creepy, we think they're pretty fascinating. Listen to learn more!

If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell stickers, sticker sheets, and postcards.

Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter. And don't forget to check out our TikTok!

Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game.

This week we're travelling back in time to the Devonian oceans to meet the Dunkleosteus! These armoured fish once ruled the seas with their self-sharpening teeth and incredibly strong jaws. Listen to learn more!

If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell stickers, sticker sheets, and postcards.

Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter. And don't forget to check out our TikTok!

Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game.

This week we're talking about the spotted garden eel! You've probably seen garden eels in nature documentaries, but how much do you really know about these burrowing fish? Listen to learn more about their habitat, how they feed, and who eats them!

If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell stickers, sticker sheets, and postcards.

Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter. And don't forget to check out our TikTok!

Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game.

This week we're recapping our busy summers, including Olivia's entomology field work, Sofia's thesis first draft, and our trip together to the Royal Tyrrell Museum! And we're also telling you all about our big shop update, which is out NOW! Check it out at our Etsy shop :)

If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell stickers, sticker sheets, and postcards.

Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter. And don't forget to check out our TikTok!

Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game.

This week we're talking about crawfish, AKA crayfish, crawdads, and much more! Listen to learn more about these fascinating arthropods.

Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter. And don't forget to check out our TikTok!

Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game! 

This week we're sharing even more amazing facts about wasps! There's so much to appreciate about these extremely under-appreciated insects. Listen to learn more!

Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter. And don't forget to check out our TikTok!

Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game!

This week we're bringing you part one of our two-parter on what may be the most maligned group of insects in the world: the wasps! In this episode we explain the basics of wasps and try to prove to you why they're actually extremely important and deserving of our respect. So make sure to give this one a listen!

Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter. And don't forget to check out our TikTok!

Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game.

This week we're talking about fur seals! From seal evolution to the intricate hierarchies of their rookeries, we're diving deep into this marine mammal's world!

Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter. And don't forget to check out our TikTok!

Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game.

This week we're talking about the beautiful jewel beetle! What causes its iridescent sheen? And how does it help them camouflage? Listen to find out!

Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter. And don't forget to check out our TikTok!

Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game.