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BONUS: Don't freak out about Joro Spiders
Bugs Need Heroes
06/12/24 • 15 min
Remain calm.
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Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman with editing by Derek Conrad with assistance from Chelsey Bawden
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Character artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music is Ladybug Castle by Rolemusic.
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All Bugs Go To Kevin (bonus)
Bugs Need Heroes
01/14/24 • 26 min
We talked to Kevin for quite a while so here's a bit more with him!
All Bugs Go To Kevin
Bugs Need Heroes
01/07/24 • 70 min
This week we talk to Kevin Wiener about the facebook group he created that has attracted 160k would-be bug enthusiasts. We talk about overcoming fear, holding spiders, the importance of insects and integrated pest management.
Check out the All Bugs Go To Kevin facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/allbugsgotokevin
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Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman with editing by Derek Conrad with assistance from Desdemona Conrad
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Character artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music is Ladybug Castle by Rolemusic.
And thank you to the Entomological Society of America for the Chrysalis Fund grant.
The Underground Musician (MOLE CRICKETS)
Bugs Need Heroes
04/22/24 • 69 min
Another cute bug this week! Mole crickets live in the soil and build musical instruments to augment their melodies. Tangents include Disney movies, exploding whales, marching band energy. And Kelly still hasn't seen A Bug's Life.
Kelly's field notes and Amanda's artwork: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/underground-musician
The KATU News footage of the exploding whale in Florence, Oregon 1970: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6CLumsir34
Listen to a recording of the Northern Mole Cricket (Neocurtilla hexadactyla) on the Singing Insects of North America (SINA) webpage: https://orthsoc.org/sina/351a.htm
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Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman with editing by Derek Conrad with assistance from Chelsey Bawden
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Character artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music is Ladybug Castle by Rolemusic.
The Harbinger (MOTHMAN)
Bugs Need Heroes
10/23/23 • 71 min
For a spooky treat/trick, this episode we give a recap of Kelly's visit to Portland and discuss some of our favorite cryptids with special focus on the mysterious appearance of the Homer Simpson of Cryptids in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Tangents include swooping, Richard Gere, and legitimate chili strategies.
Also Mentioned in the Episode:
- Eyeshine chart from a cryptid website
- The Chapman School Swifts in Portland
- The Entomological Society of America
View the artwork and Kelly's Field Notes on our website: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-harbingerhttps://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-brown-beetle
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Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman with editing by Derek Conrad with some assistance from Chelsey Bawden.
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Character artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music by Rolemusic.
The Doodlebug (ANTLIONS)
Bugs Need Heroes
12/04/23 • 63 min
Amanda says she's never heard of this bug, but I know she has because it was on an episode of Kratt's Creatures that we watched as kids. However, it is nothing like either ants or lions. This puny predator puts its prey in pits! Tangents include pigeons, anime, and Jurassic Park vs The Hunger Games. Somehow, we never even mentioned the Sarlacc Pit from Star Wars.
Check out the character art and Kelly's Field Notes here: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-doodlebug
We adore the Doodlebug Oracle on Antlionpit.com
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Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman with editing by Derek Conrad with assistance from Chelsey Bawden.
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Character artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music is Ladybug Castle by Rolemusic.
Pepper and the Pollution Solution (PEPPERED MOTHS)
Bugs Need Heroes
05/12/24 • 68 min
While this moth itself isn't very impressive, it has had an interesting story coinciding with the industrial revolution and the theory of evolution. Kelly discusses genetics and industrial melanism. Amanda discusses dinosaurs and dancing.
We recorded video for this episode and a portion of it is on youtube if you want to see pictures of the moths: https://youtu.be/c5pgfBdBCBk
Kelly's Field Notes: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/pepper-and-the-pollution-solution
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Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman with editing by Derek Conrad with assistance from Chelsey Bawden
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Character artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music is Ladybug Castle by Rolemusic.
ENCORE: Bats Need Heroes (DC’s BATMAN Special)
Bugs Need Heroes
10/31/23 • 76 min
This is a special encore for Halloween. This episode was originally released in October 2022. A few new bat species have been recognized since then according to Bat Conservation International and the Bat Species of the World: A taxonomic and geographic database.
In this episode, Kelly and Amanda invite Producer Derek on to talk about his heroes: the bats! What if Bruce Wayne had been bitten by a radioactive bat? Is Robin really the perfect partner for the caped crusader? Do bats really love a dark night? And most importantly, what is the cutest bat?
Some references on the episode page: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/bats-need-heroes
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Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman with editing by Derek Conrad.
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Character artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music is Ladybug Castle by Rolemusic.
The Big Boys (RHINOCEROS BEETLE/STAG BEETLE)
Bugs Need Heroes
10/03/22 • 75 min
Content Warning for this episode: There is a story about the loss of a pet and brief mention of suicide from minutes 9-14.
In this episode, Amanda flexes her art history degree and Kelly adds another item to her shopping list. An example of remarkable behavioral convergence and sexual dimorphism gives us a double episode of big boy beetles with feudal stylings.
Kelly's field notes and Amanda's artwork for these characters: https://bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-big-boys
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Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman with editing by Derek Conrad.
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Character artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music by Rolemusic.
The Harvestman as portrayed by Pedro Pascal (DADDY LONG LEGS)
Bugs Need Heroes
06/18/23 • 62 min
In this episode, we discuss the arachnid order Opiliones, also known as Harvestmen or Daddy longlegs. Easily confused with spiders, these detritivores have long had an urban legend about their mythical bite. But they are harmless and exhibit some impressive parental care. Also in this episode, Amanda talks about a car accident. Tangents include Bluey, Henry Cavill Sherlock, and a lot of talk about things dads enjoy (farts).
Kelly mentioned a video from Vine that showed the clumped up daddies. That has been rehosted here: https://youtu.be/JG3WXlykzhY
Kelly's Field Notes: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-harvestman-as-played-by-pedro-pascal
Send us questions and suggestions! [email protected]
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Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman
Editing by Derek Conrad with assistance from Chelsey Bawden.
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Character artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music by Rolemusic.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Bugs Need Heroes have?
Bugs Need Heroes currently has 73 episodes available.
What topics does Bugs Need Heroes cover?
The podcast is about Nature, Podcasts, Education and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Bugs Need Heroes?
The episode title 'BONUS: Don't freak out about Joro Spiders' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Bugs Need Heroes?
The average episode length on Bugs Need Heroes is 62 minutes.
How often are episodes of Bugs Need Heroes released?
Episodes of Bugs Need Heroes are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Bugs Need Heroes?
The first episode of Bugs Need Heroes was released on Jun 25, 2022.
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