Pokescience

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Studying the intersection of video games and science, this is PikaScience.

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11.29.2023

Jared and Maddison sit down and discuss the basis for Alola, Hawaii. The pair talks about endemic species and how unique island ecosystems truly are. Come see us Saturday December 2nd at GalaxyCon Columbus! https://galaxycon.com/pages/galaxycon-columbus? Come join us on discord: ...

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11.29.2023 "Through the Ultra Wormhole"- Alola to Endemic Species Jared and Maddison sit down and discuss the basis for Alola, Hawaii. The pair talks about endemic species and how unique island ecosystems truly are. Come see us Saturday December 2nd at GalaxyCon Columbus! https://galaxycon.com/pages/galaxycon-columbus? Come join us on discord: ...
11.27.2023 "Lyla's Lessons"- Ribbit, Ribbit, a Tympole Exhibit Who knew that Bulbasaur was a frog? Who knew the Hairy Frog was like Wolverine? Who knew which eyes were Bellibolt's real eyes? Apparently Lyla did. Maddison and Lyla sit down on a very tired Thanksgiving morning and discuss her ...
11.23.2023 Happy Thanksgiving!- Maddison is Thankful I wanted to do something special this Thanksgiving. I wanted to take some time to give thanks to everyone on cast here. I could do this without you. My life is better because of you.
11.22.2023 "BenRichten's Guide to Monsters and Lore"- I Dream of Jinn Welcome to the second episode of "BenRichten's Guide to Monsters and Lore"! Join hosts Ben and Maddison as each episode they take a deep dive into some of our favorite monsters from the ever popular tabletop role playing game. We'll ...
11.20.2023 "PokeScience"(Remix)- Spidops-man! Brittany, Maddison, Jillian, and Lyla sit down and talk all about arachnids. Finally one of them has eight arms! Finally! Spidops-man, Spidops-man, does whatever a Spidops can. Sneaking by in the grass, it moves oh so fast. Look out, here ...
11.15.2023 "PokEnomics"- Sunk Cost Fallacy: Running From Wild Pokemon Do you wonder why companies continue to invest in products despite them being clearly not worth it? Or why do you stay in the theatre despite the movie clearly not being any good? Why do I continue to throw my ...
11.13.2023 "EcologyXP"- League of Legends: Ecology of the Rift Jillian talks with Austin Evans about the ecology of Summoner's Rift from the worst video game of all time, League of Legends. PikaScience Discord: https://discord.gg/vTakuWKkS2
11.06.2023 "PokeScience"- A Nectar of Different Color Dr. Ray sits down with biologist Dr. Rahul Roy, Professor at St. Catherine University to discuss the nuances of nectar. They discuss how nectar is more than just sugar water, if its edible and potential consumption risks, and where we ...
10.25.2023 "Through the Ultra Wormhole"- Nickit Hunt Jared and Maddison take a look at Nickit and the Fox Hunt and how it lead to foxes spreading across Australia. They will dive into population management attempts and why they did or didn't work. So how did this fox ...
10.23.2023 "Lyla's Lessons"- Zoroark Zoomies On this Month's "Lyla's Lessons" we are looking at foxes. Lyla's favorite animals, the cute, not always cuddly, and definitely messy foxes. We'll look at how climate change threatens them, how Kitsunes influenced many of the Pokemon, and why you ...
10.18.2023 "BenRichten's Guide to Monsters and Lore"- Celtic Cautionary Chronicles Welcome to the very first episode of "BenRichten's Guide to Monsters and Lore"! Join hosts Ben and Maddison as each episode they take a deep dive into some of our favorite monsters from the ever popular tabletop role playing game. ...
10.16.2023 "PokeScience" (Remix)-The Mummy 2: The Skorupi King In this Remix episode Brittany, Ben, Jared, and Maddison take a look at Pokemon with ties to ancient Egypt and Egyptian Mythos. We'll revisit some of our favorite mons while looking at some we may have missed the first time. ...
10.11.2023 "PokEnomics"- UBI (Universal Basic Inkay) How can all of the people you meet in the Pokemon world afford to be a trainer? How do they afford to pay for their hobbies? Why don't we see more people working? On this episode of PokEnomics Anirudh is ...
10.09.2023 "EcologyXP" - Pokemon: Viridian Forrest Welcome to EcologyXP! A brand new show here at PikaScience. Each episode Jillian Suh-Kurovski leads us through the ecology of a new environment in a different video game. On this episode Jillian takes us to the start of every Pokemon ...
10.04.2023 PikaScience Show Guide Do you want to know what each show on our feed is about? Then take a listen and found out. Our Schedule is: 1st Monday is PokeScience 2nd Monday Ecology XP Wednesday following Ecology XP is PokEnomics 3rd Monday is ...
10.02.2023 "PokeScience"- Grim Grinning Ghost Types Chelsea, Brittany, Ben, and Maddison are sitting down and looking at ghosts. Where do ghosts come from? Where do ghost type Pokemon come from? The group also takes a look at some of the newest ghost type Pokemon and the ...
09.26.2023 "Who's That Podcast Host?"- Kirsten Maddison sits down with Kirsten giving us all an insight into this Stanford post Doc. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
09.25.2023 September 25 Special Announcement and Updates Hey everyone just wanted to update you all on a few things. A new episode is coming your way tomorrow and October is going to bring lots of new content. Thank you everyone for your support. We love you all.
09.18.2023 "PokeScience"- Buggin Out (Remix) Maddison, Kirsten, Chelsea, and Jillian sit down and discuss bugs. We're revisiting an old topic in this Remix episode. We'll look at what kind of creatures inspire bug Pokémon, why do Pokémon have the weaknesses they do, and what are ...
09.11.2023 "PokeScience" - Everyone Loves Birthday Cake Happy Birthday to us! We are six years old. How crazy is that? Look at how time flies. Thank you to “Topaz” from our Discord Server for their suggestion that led to this topic. “what is an animal you'd like ...
09.04.2023 "Lyla's Lessons" - A Great Big Rat-atata Race: Part II Lyla and Maddison are back for the second part of this Rodent episode. This time they look at some of the larger rodent Pokemon and one of the most fragile rodents out there. How do these real creatures survive in ...
08.29.2023 "PokEnomics"- Video "Game Theory" and the Prisoner's Delimma Anirudh is back with another episode of PokEnomics. This time he's going to teach us all about Game Theory, no not Video Game Theory. What is this economic and psychological concept? How does it work? How does it play on ...
08.28.2023 Episode Delayed- Tomorrow Hopefully We had an issue in post production this weekend and the episode should be here tomorrow. Sorry for the delay.
08.21.2023 "Through the Ultra Wormhole"- The Pheromones of Buggy Ultra Beasts Jared and Maddison are back talking a bugs. We have mosquitos and cockroaches. It might get a little messy in there, maybe a poop joke or two. Only way to find out, is to go through the wormhole. Come join ...
08.14.2023 "PokeScience"- PokEcology Dr. Ray sits down with ecologist Jillian Suh-Kurovski to find out what exactly is ecology. They discuss the value of the field, what research looks like, and what you can do at home. Jillian also visits video games an ecology ...
07.31.2023 "Lyla's Lessons" - Little Cheesers: Pika! Pika! It's a two part episode! It's a cliffhanger! Lyla wanted to discuss rodents so her and Maddison dive into the first half of all of the rodent Pokémon we got. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not ...
07.24.2023 "PokEnomics"- Absolute Advantage of Pokémon Trading Anirudh is back and ready to explain to us what is absolute and comparative advantage. We also get to understand the cost of opportunity, the opportunity cost. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed ...
07.10.2023 "Through the Ultra Wormhole"- Aloha to Alola and Nihilego Grab your chopsticks and ginger sauce, we're talking jellyfish and Nihilego. Jared and Maddison sit down and look at jellyfish and their blooms and journeys around the globe. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or ...
07.03.2023 "PokeScience"- Regigigas's Landscaping Services On this episode Anirudh, Jared, and Maddison sit down with the famous Rock Man Ethan. We talk all about landforms, how they change, a whole rundown of geomorphology. How accurate are the Pokemon games at representing landforms? Well listen to ...
06.26.2023 "PokeScience"- It's All Latin to Me- Part 1 In this episode Maddison, Kirsten, and newcomer Ben sit down and look at Paldea. The cast looks at the food, history, and culture behind the newest Pokemon region. From the grand scale down to the specifics, they look for some ...
06.19.2023 "PokEnomics"- The Exchange Rate of the Poké-Dollar This time on "PokEnomics" Anirudh looks at the Pokédollar or as he lovingly dubs it, the Poké. We look at, why does every game use the same currency, why are items always priced so similarly, and how does that work? ...
06.12.2023 "PokeScience"- Parasites of the Apes Maddison, Dr. Ray, and Chelsea sit down with Joi Spears who works in Veterinary Parasitology. She studies parasites and most recently studied parasites in primate poop. We'll be talking to her about the implications of parasites in the Pokemon games, ...
06.05.2023 "Through the Ultra Wormhole"- Rat-A-Tat-A-Touille Welcome to "Through the Ultra Wormhole"! This new miniseries is all about non-native species. We're going to learn all about them, how they arrived in their new homes, what kinds of conflicts can arise, and what each of us can ...
05.29.2023 "PokeCollege"- Where Did That Egg Come From? Welcome back to PokeCollege the PikaScience episodes made for those of us who are no longer a 10 year trainer! This time Maddison, Brittany, and Kirsten reflect on several interviews looking at the complexities of both asexual and sexual reproduction. ...
05.22.2023 "PokEnomics"- Who's Paying for Pokemon Stadium(s) Welcome to the first episode of PokEnomics an entire miniseries on economics and the Pokemon world. Join PokEnomics host Anirudh as he helps us look at various economic issues in our world with through the Pokemon World. This time we ...
05.15.2023 "Lyla's Lessons" - Dewpider-Man This month Maddison and Lyla are looking at arachnids. Spiders, Scorpions, Ticks, and Mites (and maybe even Camel Spiders and Whip Scorpions). Which do you like better: The Happy or The Sad Spinarak This podcast is not licensed or endorsed ...
05.08.2023 "PokeScience Q&A" Questioning Eeveelution Ray, Chelsea, and Kirsten sit down again with Max Reynolds of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and discuss evolutionary theory. This time they are taking your questions and giving out their best answers. Let's find out how trading evolution works, why ...
04.24.2023 April 24 Announcement Hey everyone! We are taking this week and next week off! We'll be back in May. We have several episodes recorded already and a few more we are working on now. We just want to give everyone some time to ...
04.17.2023 "PokeScience"- BioGeodude with Chemistry Dr. Ray, (Dr.) Kirsten, and Maddison sit down with Austin Wadle of Duke University and talk all about biogeochemistry. What is this interesting field? How does it connect to our everyday lives? How might it explain mega evolution and dynamaxing? ...
04.10.2023 "PokeScience"- It Belongs in a Museum! Not a PokeBall! Chelsea, Maddison, and new cast member Kirsten join Maricela Abarca curatorial assistant in the dept. of invertebrate zoology & geology at the CA Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. We are going to talk fossils, prehistoric time periods, de-extinctions, and ...
04.03.2023 "Lyla's Lessons"- Snakes on a Podcast This month's "Lyla's Lessons" looks at the one animal Lyla wants most as a pet, snakes. We're going to find out how they are different from legless lizards, how they have a huge plethora of adaptations, and how gross Sandaconda ...
03.27.2023 "PokeCollege"- PokeBrews Welcome to the first episode of PokeCollege the PikaScience episode made for those of us who are no longer a 10 year trainer! This month we look at Alcohol: What is it, how does it tie to human cultures, why ...
03.20.2023 "PokeScience"- Converging Divergencies Ceci, Dr. Ray, and Chelsea sit down with Max Reynolds of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and discuss evolutionary theory. What is convergent evolution? What is divergent evolution? How do these forces show up in the Pokemon games? This podcast is ...
03.13.2023 "Lyla's Lessons"- Sharpedo are friends, Not food Lyla and Maddison talk about sharks and rays. What makes them such great predators? What threats are they facing? How can we help them? Why is Maddison so obsessed with hugging them? All of that and more in this week's ...
03.06.2023 "PokeScience"- 12 things Hera hates about Heracles Brittany, Maddison, and Dr. Ray sit down and discuss the 12 Labors of Heracles and some of the Pokémon with connections to the stories. This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
02.27.2023 "PokeScience Q&A"- Getting To Anole You Anirudh, Chelsea, and Brittany take a look at your Reptile and Anole questions in this episode. his podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
02.20.2023 "Lyla's Lessons"- Here Big Kitty Kitty This month Lyla and Maddison sit down and discuss big cats, and not the ones who ate too much meow mix. How good of hunters are your favorite Pokémon? How can you help the real world big cats? We'll look ...
02.13.2023 PokeScience- Invasive Monsters and Beasts, Oh My! Ceci, Ray, and Jared sit down with Dr. Olivier Morissette and discuss invasive species. Please don't forget to send your anole and lizard questions: https://forms.gle/AN3Sqg82JLtNPpMN9 This program is not affiliated with Nintendo of America inc. and holds no ownership over ...
02.06.2023 Brief Announcement We're off this week. We want to give everyone a chance to catch up. In the meantime please fill out this link for our next Q&A episode: Anole Q&A Link: https://forms.gle/bpVvRXSpjvuDsH656
01.30.2023 "PokeScience Q&A"- Plantastic Curiosities Maddison, Jared, and Anirudh sit down and answer your plant questions!

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Pokescience episodes:

"Through the Ultra Wormhole"- Alola to Endemic Species

"Lyla's Lessons"- Ribbit, Ribbit, a Tympole Exhibit

Happy Thanksgiving!- Maddison is Thankful

"BenRichten's Guide to Monsters and Lore"- I Dream of Jinn

"PokeScience"(Remix)- Spidops-man!

"PokEnomics"- Sunk Cost Fallacy: Running From Wild Pokemon

"EcologyXP"- League of Legends: Ecology of the Rift

"PokeScience"- A Nectar of Different Color

"Through the Ultra Wormhole"- Nickit Hunt

"Lyla's Lessons"- Zoroark Zoomies

"BenRichten's Guide to Monsters and Lore"- Celtic Cautionary Chronicles

"PokeScience" (Remix)-The Mummy 2: The Skorupi King

"PokEnomics"- UBI (Universal Basic Inkay)

"EcologyXP" - Pokemon: Viridian Forrest

PikaScience Show Guide

"PokeScience"- Grim Grinning Ghost Types

"Who's That Podcast Host?"- Kirsten

September 25 Special Announcement and Updates

"PokeScience"- Buggin Out (Remix)

"PokeScience" - Everyone Loves Birthday Cake

"Lyla's Lessons" - A Great Big Rat-atata Race: Part II

"PokEnomics"- Video "Game Theory" and the Prisoner's Delimma

Episode Delayed- Tomorrow Hopefully

"Through the Ultra Wormhole"- The Pheromones of Buggy Ultra Beasts

"PokeScience"- PokEcology

"Lyla's Lessons" - Little Cheesers: Pika! Pika!

"PokEnomics"- Absolute Advantage of Pokémon Trading

"Through the Ultra Wormhole"- Aloha to Alola and Nihilego

"PokeScience"- Regigigas's Landscaping Services

"PokeScience"- It's All Latin to Me- Part 1

"PokEnomics"- The Exchange Rate of the Poké-Dollar

"PokeScience"- Parasites of the Apes

"Through the Ultra Wormhole"- Rat-A-Tat-A-Touille

"PokeCollege"- Where Did That Egg Come From?

"PokEnomics"- Who's Paying for Pokemon Stadium(s)

"Lyla's Lessons" - Dewpider-Man

"PokeScience Q&A" Questioning Eeveelution

April 24 Announcement

"PokeScience"- BioGeodude with Chemistry

"PokeScience"- It Belongs in a Museum! Not a PokeBall!

"Lyla's Lessons"- Snakes on a Podcast

"PokeCollege"- PokeBrews

"PokeScience"- Converging Divergencies

"Lyla's Lessons"- Sharpedo are friends, Not food

"PokeScience"- 12 things Hera hates about Heracles

"PokeScience Q&A"- Getting To Anole You

"Lyla's Lessons"- Here Big Kitty Kitty

PokeScience- Invasive Monsters and Beasts, Oh My!

Brief Announcement

"PokeScience Q&A"- Plantastic Curiosities