Bugs Need Heroes

By BugsNeedHeroes

On each episode of Bugs Need Heroes, an ecologist and an illustrator team-up to create a new insect-inspired super hero. The finished characters are posted to our social media pages and at BugsNeedHe... more

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How many episodes does Bugs Need Heroes have?

The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.

Bugs Need Heroes episodes:

September 05, 2022 Kelly’s Nemesis (MOSQUITOES)
Is she good? She is bad? This episode features the focal species of Kelly's PhD research and Amanda learns some startling facts about what mosquitoes are up to when they aren't biting her ankles.
Kelly's field notes and Amanda's artwork for this character: https://bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/kellys-nemesis

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Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman.
Artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music by Rolemusic.
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1h 11min
August 22, 2022 Mini Episode: Bonus Bits
CONTENT WARNING: Amanda tells a gross story about eating spoiled food in this collection of cut bits.

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Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman.
Artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music by Rolemusic.
...more
15min
August 06, 2022 Listener Questions Mini Episode: Black Widow, John Cena, Antz vs Bugs Life
Some cut discussion from previous episodes about Marvel's Black Widow, John Cena and wrestling, and whether Antz or A Bugs Life is more accurate.

Send us questions! [email protected]
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Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman.
Artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music by Rolemusic.
...more
12min
August 01, 2022 The Dashing Duo (DAMSELFLIES AND DRAGONFLIES)
Amanda and Kelly discuss the order Odonata which includes dragonflies and damselflies with a fantasy twist.
Kelly's field notes and Amanda's artwork for these characters: https://bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-dashing-duo
See the heroes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bugsneedheroes/
Join us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bugsneedheroes
Join us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BugsNeedHeroes
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman.
Artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music by Rolemusic.
...more
52min
July 24, 2022 The Viridian Villain (EMERALD ASH BORER)
The first villain for the show is an invasive wood beetle that threatens to decimate forests.
Kelly's field notes and Amanda's artwork for this character: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-viridian-villain
See the heroes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bugsneedheroes/
Join us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bugsneedheroes
Join us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BugsNeedHeroes
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman.
Artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music by Rolemusic.
...more
40min
July 01, 2022 The Hungry, Hairy Heroes (WOOLLY BEAR/ISABELLA TIGER MOTH)
This episode Amanda and Kelly discuss WOOLLY BEAR CATERPILLARS (Pyrrharctia isabella) and their adult moth form.
Kelly's field notes and Amanda's artwork for this character: https://bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-hungry-hairy-heroes
See the heroes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfdQlDjLmyb/
Join us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bugsneedheroes
Join us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BugsNeedHeroes
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman.
Artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music by Rolemusic.
...more
36min
June 26, 2022 The Yellow-Blooded Hero (LADYBUGS)
This episode Amanda and Kelly discuss LADYBUGS. What do they do? Why are they red? Are any of them blue? All of these questions and more are answered!
Kelly's field notes and Amanda's artwork for this character: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-yellow-blooded-hero
Join us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bugsneedheroes
Join us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BugsNeedHeroes
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman.
Artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music by Rolemusic.
...more
33min
June 25, 2022 Welcome to Bugs Need Heroes!
This is just the teaser! We hope you'll listen to us soon!

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1min

FAQs about Bugs Need Heroes:

How many episodes does Bugs Need Heroes have?

The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.

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