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Wild Thing

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Bigfoot
Sasquatch
Harry & the Hendersons
Erotica
Literature
Publishing
Colorado
Cryptozoology
Amazon
Astrobiology
Nuclear Energy
Extraterrestrial Life
SETI
NASA
Mars
Ufos
Patterson-Gimlin Film
Anthropology
Gorilla
Venus

Wild Thing is a long-form, narrative podcast about the obsessions that capture our imaginations. This sound-rich and deeply reported show examines the relationship between science and society—that point where scientific inquiry collides with our very human desire to find answers, even when there are none. Whether it's seeking out Sasquatch, looking skyward for extraterrestrial life, or probing the... more

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Most people consider Three Mile Island to be American’s worst nuclear accident. But the actual legacy of that incident is much more complex than than many of us realize, as historian Natasha Zaretsky, author of Radiation Nation, points out.

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In this bonus episode, we hear from author Richard Rhodes. His best known book, The Making of the Atomic Bomb, won a Pulitzer Prize. It's about the Manhattan Project, but as Rhodes explains, there's a lot of history leading up to that moment, startin... more

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Transparency has always been something of a gray area in the history of nuclear fission. It made sense to keep this knowledge a secret during World War II. But afterwards, it seemed that citizens should have had the right to know what their country w... more

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This week, we're sharing an episode of AAA's Via podcast, in which Laura spoke to them about Bigfoot. Via is kind of the ultimate road trip podcast and their new season explores the Western United States.

And in this episode, we talked about Sasquat... more

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Recent Guests

Natasha Zaretsky
Professor of history at the University of Alabama at Birmingham; author of Radiation Nation
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Episode: The Legacy of Three Mile Island with Natasha Zaretsky—S3 Bonus Interview
Richard Rhodes
Author, The Making of the Atomic Bomb
Author/Historian
Episode: Atomic History with Richard Rhodes—S3 Bonus Interview
Sarah Robey
Assistant Professor of History at Idaho State University; author of Atomic Americans, Citizens in a Nuclear State
Idaho State University
Episode: Transparency and Trust with Sarah Robey—S3 Bonus Interview
Laura Krantz
Journalist and author specializing in the unknown and unexplained; host of Wild Thing
Wild Thing (podcast)
Episode: Introducing AAA's Via
Ramzi Fawaz
Associate Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin–Madison; author of The New Mutants, Superheroes and the Radical Imagination of American Comics
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Mutants—S3 Bonus Episode
Jeremy Dauber
Professor at Columbia University; author and scholar referenced on the history of American comics
Columbia University
Episode: Mutants—S3 Bonus Episode
David Baron
Author of The Martians: A True Story of an Alien Craze that Captured Turn of the Century America
Author
Episode: David Baron Discusses Mars Madness—S2 Bonus Interview
Arik Kershenbaum
Zoologist at University of Cambridge; author of The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy
University of Cambridge
Episode: Arik Kershenbaum on the Evolution of Aliens—S2 Bonus Interview
Seth Shostak
Senior astronomer, SETI Institute
SETI Institute
Episode: Seth Shostak and SETI—S2 Bonus Interview

Host

Laura Krantz
Host and creator of the show; leads long-form, investigative discussions across science, culture, and mystery topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.6k ratings
  • Great podcast!

    I have been listening to the podcast since its inception, and recently re-listened to all three seasons. Very interesting and enjoyable 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Btown Bill
    United States3 days ago
  • Would recommend

    Season 1 is still one of my favorite things ever ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    look.to.the.future
    Switzerland4 months ago
  • Sasquatch

    Heard you on Sasquatch chronicles and wish I’d I’d have known about you a lot earlier. Great show been binge listening ever since!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Given- up
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Heard you on Sasquatch Chronicles, enjoyed the podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    myHoney5
    United States4 months ago
  • Great

    Sasquatch chronicles introduced me to Wild Things.

    Great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    28473637
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners praise the show's storytelling, depth, and accessible science communication.
Some listeners desire more rigorous skepticism and critical analysis of controversial claims.
Audience notes high production quality and engaging guests, with strong cultural context.

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#184
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Apple Podcasts
#234
India/Science

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The Legacy of Three Mile Island with Natasha Zaretsky—S3 Bonus Interview
Q: Do you view Three Mile Island as a turning point for the industry or more of a turning point in energy culture and political discourse?
I don't see it as the sole turning point for licensing, but it significantly reshaped energy culture and political discourse in the late 1970s and 1980s, influencing how people think about risk, trust, and the role of government and industry in energy policy.
The Legacy of Three Mile Island with Natasha Zaretsky—S3 Bonus Interview
Q: I've got one more question and then I will let you go. So at the very end of your book, you have this quote about the Faustian choice between intergenerational poison and action. Do you think nuclear energy is a solution?
I am undecided; while there are compelling pro-environmental arguments and notable advocates for using nuclear energy as part of a transition, I also recognize serious concerns about safety, costs, and long-term sustainability, so I don't endorse a simple yes or no but see a nuanced role for nuclear alongside broader lifestyle and policy changes.
Seth Shostak and SETI—S2 Bonus Interview
Q: Are we listening for that on the dial?
We are listening for a signal that would indicate a transmitter, using wide-ranging receivers and computer analysis to detect narrowband signals that would stand out from natural noise.
Sara Seager Explains Exoplanets—S2 Bonus Interview
Q: How did the Kepler mission change our understanding of planetary systems?
Kepler showed that planets are abundant and diverse, with giant planets less common in certain regimes and many Earth-sized or smaller planets in other configurations, which broadened our sense of what a planetary system can look like.
Sara Seager Explains Exoplanets—S2 Bonus Interview
Q: What made you interested in exoplanets and how did you get started in the field?
The field was brand new and offered a chance to explore; a driver was the idea of learning something fundamentally new and developing skills that could lead to a future in science.

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1. Sasquatch Chronicles
2. Sasquatch Odyssey
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4. Bigfoot Eyewitness Radio
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1. Natasha Zaretsky
2. Richard Rhodes
3. Sarah Robey
4. Laura Krantz
5. Ramzi Fawaz
6. Jeremy Dauber
7. David Baron
8. Arik Kershenbaum

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