Bugs&Stuff

We've got a short episode for you this week (to make up for our really long one last, and because our poor Caitlin is sick). We're talking about mental health again because it's an incredibly important topic and we've learned a lot of new self care techniques since our last episode on the topic (episode 5) that we wanted to share! If you have a great technique that helps you take care of your brain space, share it with us through twitter/facebook (@bugsandstuffpod) or email us ([email protected]). Enjoy!

Welcome to episode 50! How wild and exciting! In this episode we're talking to the wonderful Dr. Shannon Pelini, our former advisor and all around wonderful person. We talk about her trip to tenure, some wonderful moment during field research, advice about how to live playfully, and we talk a lot about edible glitter that was sprinkled in wine. We hope you enjoy this extra long episode and help us celebrate!

Happy 2019, listeners! In this episode, Caitlin and I give you an update on our lives and talk about the things in our schooling that lead us on this path of science. Our first show back from the holidays is a little wild, but we hope you enjoy it anyway! We have a lot of hopes and goals for the podcast in 2019, and we couldn't do it with out you! Thanks for listening! (Also, I hilariously, unknowingly named this podcast the same as I did last year, sorry if that causes a little confusion! But since we mentioned the name in the show, I wanted to leave it and just added a little onto it!)

Welcome to my new favorite episode! I surprised Caitlin with a topic so that she had to think up her opinions on the spot, but it was a topic I knew she cared about, so it wasn't hard at all! Join us as we talk about writing styles, science writing (both professionally and for the general public), and how empathy plays a huge role in science communication. I also try my hand at asking Caitlin 6 quick questions to get 6 quick answers (modeled off of my hero Alan Alda's podcast Clear and Vivid, check it out if you haven't!). This episode was a lot of fun and a great conversation! If you love it and want more of us, check out our other episodes, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow us on social media (twitter/facebook @bugsandstuffpod), and definitely check out our blog for more fun (bugsandstuffpod.wordpress.com, I know I got the link wrong in the show- oops!). Please reach out to us with any thoughts, ideas, and requests at [email protected]! We look forward to hearing from you!

In this episode, we're talking some more about conservation. Caitlin saw Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them and it sparked a whole conversation in us about conservation in the main stream. We also talk a little about how to talk to others about conservation and what every person can do to help a little. Take a listen! Share with us a topic you'd like us to chat about in the future! Email us at [email protected]. Follow us @bugsandstuffpod (twitter and Facebook). Find more information and fun over on bugsandstuffpod.wordpress.com!

Here in the Bugs&Stuff crew we try really hard to plan our episodes, but more often than not we end up recording something totally different than originally planned. But its all okay! Because that's how we got here today highlighting the very fuzzy woolly bear! If you love fuzzy caterpillars, beautiful moths, and Caitlin's excitement as she talks about the new things she has learned- you're going to LOVE this episode. Take a listen! Share with us a bug you'd like us to highlight in the future! Email us at [email protected]. Follow us @bugsandstuffpod (twitter and Facebook). Find more information and fun over on bugsandstuffpod.wordpress.com!

In this episode Caitlin and I prep for Halloween by talking about our least favorite bugs and a lot of neat folklore that surrounds arthropods. So, give it a listen! Then share with us you bug folklore and halloween costume! Email us at [email protected]. Find more information and fun over on bugsandstuffpod.wordpress.com!

Here we are! Finally talking about our favorite bug! The Millipede! From their cute little faces to their cute little feet. We're talking about what they look like, how to take care of them, how lemurs use them to get high, and how they were once the largest invertebrate on earth! Enjoy and gain a little love for this adorable little arthropod!

Take a listen and feel free to email us at [email protected]! Check out the blog for more information, videos, and photos at bugsandstuffpod.wordpress.com. And if you enjoy us, consider donating us to on ko-fi.com/bugsandstuff

In this episode, Caitlin and I are discussing interviews! We give tips to help land your next dream job and laugh a lot (the usual). Take a listen and feel free to share your tips and tricks with us by emailing us at [email protected]! Check out the blog for more information at bugsandstuffpod.wordpress.com. And if you enjoy us, consider donating us to on ko-fi.com/bugsandstuff

In this episode, Caitlin and I talk about Krogers recent decision to eliminate plastic bags. We talk about why we think that is a good idea, how we can communicate the science behind why plastic bags are bad to others, and why reusable bags are just all around a better idea. Take a listen and feel free to share your own opinions with us by emailing us at [email protected]! Check out the blog for more information at bugsandstuffpod.wordpress.com. And if you enjoy us, consider donating us to on ko-fi.com/bugsandstuff