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The Zooquarium Podcast

Mike Bennett Studios
Animals
Chameleons
Sloths
Toucan
James and the Giant Peach
Sea Otters
Moray Eels
Red-Eyed Tree Frog
Puppetry
Chicken Run
Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio
Marine Biology
Squid
Centipede
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Sharks
Nightmare Before Christmas
Chicken Egg Question
Big Fish Lab
Orcas

The Zooquarium Podcast is a deep dive into all of the questions YOU want answered about the animals and habitats of the land, sea, and air. On each episode, artist Mike Bennett and biologist Chanel Hason use their background as educators to answer YOUR questions and invite guests from the wildlife and creative worlds to explore the convergence of science and art. The Zooquarium Podcast explores th... more

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Latest Episodes

In the Season 1 Finale Bonus, Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with squid expert/muralist, Dr. Sarah McAnulty. They talk more about squid ink art, squid with built-in puppets, Skype A Scientist, and MORE!

Sarah McAnulty is a squid biologi... more

Patrick asks: How Much Ink Can A Squid Hold? What a GREAT question for our SEASON ONE FINALE EPISODE! Luckily, Mike and Chanel are joined by Sarah McAnulty, an artist/squid expert to answer Patrick's question.

Sarah McAnulty is a squid biologist and... more

Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with Chris Ballew, the brains behind Caspar Babypants and lead singer of The Presidents of the United States of America. They go deeper into Chris's music, inspiration, influence, and close things out with ... more

Gabriella asks: Why Do Bookworms Eat Books? That's such a fascinating question. It also makes us wonder, what isa bookworm?? Mike and Chanel get to the bottom of Gabriella's question with iconic musician Chris Ballew.

Chris sings about bookworms and... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Sarah McAnulty
American squid biologist, artist and science communicator; founder of Skype a Scientist
Skype a Scientist
Episode: How Much Ink Can A Squid Hold?
Chris Ballew
American children's musical artist known as Caspar Babypants
Caspar Babypants / The Presidents
Episode: Why Do Bookworms Eat Books?
Dr. Jann Vendetti
Associate Curator of Malacology at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Episode: How Do Snails Make Slime?
Gretchen Lohse
Member of Carol Cleveland Sings
Carol Cleveland Sings
Episode: Carol Cleveland MEOWS! More on Cats & Creativity with Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes!
Thomas Hughes
Member of Carol Cleveland Sings
Carol Cleveland Sings
Episode: Carol Cleveland MEOWS! More on Cats & Creativity with Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes!
Tim Eppley
Chief Conservation Officer for Wildlife Madagascar
Wildlife Madagascar
Episode: Why Are the Middle Fingers of Aye-Ayes So Long?
John Sazaklis
Author of My Life as a Red-Eyed Tree Frog (guest)
Capstone Pub
Episode: Why Do Red-Eyed Tree Frogs Have Multiple Eyelids?
Megan Hagedorn
Keeper at the Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo
Episode: Why Do Tigers Have Stripes?
Chuck Duke
Animator known for Sebastian J. Crab? and Sebastian J. Pinocchio project
Animator (Sebastian J. Pinocchio)
Episode: Where Are Crickets' Ears Located?

Hosts

Mike Bennett
Host of The Zooquarium Podcast; Studio founder at Mike Bennett Studios; regular host guiding educational and creative conversations
Chanel Hason
Co-host and biologist; dedicated to explaining animal biology and coordinating conversations

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • 🐺🦉🐯🦁🦊🐰🐻🐼🐶🐱🐭🐹

    Love it keep up the good work mate

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CHEEEEEEESE!!!!!!
    United Kingdom15 days ago
  • Good

    Just good 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stargazing-magic man
    United States19 days ago
  • So close

    It starts off strong and then inevitably ends up disappointing my kids and making them feel bored and impatient 😬 They end up just asking me to skip to the next episode once the main animal facts are over 🤷🏻‍♀️

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    X-Boxer
    Canadaa month ago
  • Love it

    Love all the fun facts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dylan A. Neal
    Australiaa month ago
  • Love it a few problems tho

    I really like it. It’s a good podcast. It just has a problem tho no.1 dial tone. I was listening to it and then there’s this random dial tone that’s never happened before and it scared me pretty bad I thought my phone was like breaking or something so that kind of freaked me out ummm ya so actually, that was my only complaint good podcast though (WHERE DO I KNOW MIKE BENNETT FROM THE NAME IS FAMILIAR AND THE LOOK IS FAMILIAR) byeeee (❛ω❛✿)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ♤˚✧₊⁎Toast⁎⁺˳✧༚♤
    United Statesa month ago

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Promotes curiosity and creativity through science and art.
Kids especially enjoy the host's approach and guest experts.
Some listeners wish for more energetic delivery, but topics are consistently informative.
Shows energy and warmth, great for families seeking science and fun.
Content is educational and engaging for kids and adults alike.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Put A Squid On It with Dr. Sarah McAnulty!
Q: Give us the elevator pitch of why squid are some of the coolest animals on the earth. What are your favorite fun facts about squids?
Squid exhibit extreme diversity in size, coloration, depth range, and behavior, from tiny juveniles to squid the size of a school bus, with roles as keystones in marine food webs and remarkable ink-based and bioluminescent adaptations.
Put A Squid On It with Dr. Sarah McAnulty!
Q: Has there ever been an attempt, ethically, responsibly, maybe with a washed up creature of an artist using squid ink as a medium?
The guest confirms that squid ink has long been used as a pigment in art, with sepia historically deriving from cuttlefish ink, and notes that different cephalopods have varying ink colors, which can be explored artistically.
Why Do Bookworms Eat Books?
Q: What was the process of writing the song about bookworms like for you?
The process was influenced by a mix of personal memories and research done by the artist's collaborator, ensuring a balance between factual details—like what bookworms eat and how books were made—and imaginative storytelling that fits the Caspar Babypants style.
Why Do Bookworms Eat Books?
Q: Gabriella, why do bookworms eat books?
Bookworms are not actually worms; they are insect larvae that chew through organic materials in books, especially old paper, bindings, and starch used in bindings. In the past, books contained more of these materials, making them appealing to the larvae, but modern books are less vulnerable due to changes in materials and storage.
Slime Time! More with Dr. Jann Vendetti
Q: What is the difference between a snail and a slug?
The difference hinges on shell presence and location: slugs lack a prominent external shell and have a mantle and internal structures that snails retain with their external shell; some slugs may have vestigial shells embedded inside the mantle, while snails keep the shell attached to their body.

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What is The Zooquarium Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A family-friendly show that blends science, wildlife, and art through conversations with guest experts and creators. Hosts Mike Bennett and Chanel Hason explore animals, habitats, and ecosystems, often tying in creative angles like animation, music, and storytelling to make complex biology accessible for kids and their caregivers. The format frequently features expert guests—from zookeepers and museum scientists to artists—plus behind-the-scenes content and merch plugs, creating a lively mix of education and imagination that appeals to families and educators seeking engaging, kid-appropriate science content.

Noteworthy moments include hands-on biology discussions, fieldwork anecdotes, and collaborations with artists to produce kid-friendly... more

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Recent guests on The Zooquarium Podcast include:

1. Dr. Sarah McAnulty
2. Chris Ballew
3. Dr. Jann Vendetti
4. Gretchen Lohse
5. Thomas Hughes
6. Tim Eppley
7. John Sazaklis
8. Megan Hagedorn

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