
The home for Arthro-Pod,the podcast that teaches you about the weird and wonderful world of insects!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 45 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceEducationNatural Sciences | |||

Happy 2025, Arthro-Pod listeners. We hope this year has treated you as well as it could have and that 2026 is better. During this cold wintery season, Michael and Jonathan say down to talk about ice crawlers, otherwise known as grylloblattids, those ... more
Hey there bug lovers! On today's episode, Jody, Michael, and Jonathan sit down and talk about the many wonder products that we can harvest from insects. This isn't just about eating insects, seasoned or not, but about the insects that make something ... more
Hello bug lovers! Apologies for the delay but we hope you will enjoy this dive into insects and mythology. Jonathan takes us through the meaning of myth and religion before the while crew shares a story from a mythology that involves insects and they... more
Welcome back Arthro-Pod listeners! Chagas disease has been in the news this year after a recent paper stated that it should be considered endemic to the United States. But what does that mean, and what evidence is there for the claim? This week Micha... more
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I’m currently listening to old episodes on the website — specifically the Entomology Society Awakens! from the ESA meeting in 2015. I laughed out loud (literally) when one of the scientists talked about dreaming about counting aphids, because I have had that experience while I was working in a biological control lab. Love the show!
I took an interest in insects after I retired and got involved with the local Master Naturalist program. The Arthro-Pod episodes have taught me a lot about the diversity of insects and their wide ranging roles and impacts on human history. I learn something from every episode, even from those topics that at first glance seem esoteric, whimsical, or not of interest—they always turn out to have a nugget I needed to know and most turn out to be totally engaging. Great science communicators and ex... more
It is refreshing to listen to an insect podcast that isn’t just “Wow, insects are cool!” I have been listening for years and enjoyed every episode (except, maybe, the video game one).
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I really like the Purdue lecture series but the audio is terrible. Since you were at Purdue, could you put in a word with them?
Thanks and keep the episodes coming.
So glad I stumbled across this podcast. It has become one of my favourite science podcasts. Love learning about various critters from knowledgeable and passionate hosts!
Episodes come in several flavors and you’ll learn a lot no matter which format or topic
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This podcast focuses on the diverse and often misunderstood world of insects, providing valuable insights into their roles in ecosystems, agriculture, and human history. Episodes cover a wide range of topics including entomology, pest management, mythology involving insects, and the intersection of science with popular culture. The hosts engage with expert guests to explore scientific research while making the content accessible and engaging for a variety of listeners, from casual enthusiasts to professionals in the field.
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Recent guests on Arthro-Pod include:
1. Siavash Taravati
2. Samuel Bolton
3. Gary Brewer
4. Louis Nastasi
5. Skalla Resco
6. Judy Wu-Smart
7. David Fluker
8. Jeff Holland
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