
Wildly Curious is a comedy podcast where science, nature, and curiosity collide. Hosted by Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole, two wildlife experts with a combined 25+ years of conservation education experience, the show dives into wild animal behaviors, unexpected scientific discoveries, and bizarre natural phenomena. With a knack for breaking down complex topics into fun and digestible insights, ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 188 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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What if dragons were real?
In this minisode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole explore one of the strangest reptiles on Earth: the Armad... more
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What happens when your DNA makes a typo?
In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the strange, fascinating world of ... more
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Most birds are harmless.
This one is poisonous.
In this minisode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into one of the strangest birds on Earth: the pitohui, a brightly colored songbird from New Guinea that car... more
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What if “zombies” weren’t just fiction?
In this Season 14 kickoff episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the real science ... more
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The new song in the intro (the lyrics are nice btw :] ) kiiinda sounds like it was made by ai? The voice just seems kinda off to me… I’m not upset or anything I’m just wondering and if you see this could you answer it in the next episode?
CONGRATULATIONS ON A FULL 5 STARS!!!! YOUR PODCAST IS SO FUNNY AND EDUCATIONAL! YOUR DOING SO WELL! <3
They really matched the new album art to the hosts’ personalities! How did they do it? Podcast magic.
It’s like I’m chatting with my best friends about nature, animals, science, the environment, etc! The topics are informative, the hosts are hilarious, what more could you want?! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’m glad they are back after a break! I missed listening to their antics and I can learn without it being boring
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Two wildlife experts bring science to life with humor, covering a wide range of natural phenomena, biology, and animal behavior. Episodes balance accessible explanations with entertaining anecdotes, making topics from genetics and parasites to birds and marine life engaging for curious listeners who want practical insights and real-world conservation context. The show stands out for its blend of lighthearted banter and solid educational content, helping both science newcomers and enthusiasts feel connected to the natural world while showcasing practical conservation perspectives.
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Wildly Curious launched 5 years ago and published 188 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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