Wildly Curious
Katy Reiss & Laura Fawks Lapole
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Wildly Curious is a comedy podcast where science, nature, and quirky facts collide! Hosted by Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole, two wildlife experts with 25+ years in conservation education, each episode blends humor with fascinating insights into nature, groundbreaking discoveries, and the brilliant minds behind them. From odd animal behaviors to bizarre mysteries of the natural world, this show guarantees laughs and learning. Perfect for science lovers, curious minds, and anyone who enjoys a good laugh—Wildly Curious is your go-to science and nature podcast!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Wildly Curious episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Wildly Curious for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Wildly Curious episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
09/10/24 • 10 min
Explore the hidden wonders of Movile Cave, a 5.5 million-year-old subterranean world cut off from sunlight and life as we know it. Join Laura and Katy as they dive into the mysteries of this unique ecosystem, where life thrives through chemosynthesis and over 51 species have adapted to an extreme environment. Discover the fascinating science behind this UNESCO World Heritage Site and the astonishing creatures that call it home. Tune in for this thrilling episode of 'For the Love of Nature.'
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Cryptozoology
Wildly Curious
04/26/22 • 74 min
Do you spend your free time wondering about life on other planets? Or is your ideal vacation scouring the shores of the Scottish Highlands for a glimpse of Nessie? If so, you’re in luck! This week, Katy and Laura are taking a look at cryptozoology—the study of and search for legendary creatures that may or may not exist.
Give it a listen, hear the history and evidence, and let us know what you think! Do these creatures really exist?
Wild Times: Wildlife EducationWildlife mysteries, crazy news, and daring animal stories—listen now!
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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09/17/24 • 36 min
In this feel-good episode of For the Love of Nature, Laura and Katy explore the unexpected friendships between animals that defy the laws of nature. From capybaras cuddling with all kinds of creatures to the famous bond between Koko the gorilla and her beloved kitten, All Ball, get ready for heartwarming tales of animals showing that friendship knows no species. Whether it’s a protective donkey guiding a blind cow or a giraffe and ostrich forming an unusual bond, these odd animal pairs will melt your heart. Tune in for some "chicken soup for the soul" nature stories!
Wild Times: Wildlife EducationWildlife mysteries, crazy news, and daring animal stories—listen now!
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Be sure to check us out and support us on Patreon!
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Just Squiddin' with Dr. Sarah McAnulty
Wildly Curious
11/15/22 • 56 min
What do cephalopods and science communication have in common? None other than this week’s special guest, Dr. Sarah McAnulty! Not only is she a squid biologist, science communicator, and street artist, she’s the founder of Skype a Scientist—a nonprofit organization that connects scientists and students (and lifelong learners) around the world through live video chats..
Join Laura, Katy, and Sarah as they dissect what makes squid (and other cephalopods) so incredible and why sharing science in a compelling and easily understood way is so important.
If you’d like to learn more about Sarah:
- https://www.skypeascientist.com/
- Twitter Insta, and tiktok @SarahMackAttack
- Support the squid facts hotline with our merch at Squidfacts.bigcartel.com
- https://linktr.ee/SarahMackAttack
Wildlife mysteries, crazy news, and daring animal stories—listen now!
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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Animals I Could Do Without
Wildly Curious
06/21/22 • 81 min
In this week’s episode, Laura and Katy spar on the worst of the worst, the creatures they love to hate—the animals they could do without. Some of these you definitely have heard before (*cough* pandas *cough*), but others may come as a surprise. Find out which host condemned a dog breed on her top five list, along with all the other creatures they’d like to forget exist, wherever you get your podcasts.
Wild Times: Wildlife EducationWildlife mysteries, crazy news, and daring animal stories—listen now!
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Be sure to check us out and support us on Patreon!
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Sustainable Living
Wildly Curious
07/05/22 • 69 min
Sustainability. We hear that (very important) buzzword all the time, but when it comes to making earth-friendly choices, it can be hard to know where to start. Join Laura and Katy as they talk about what they do and what they wish they could do on their quest to live a more sustainable life.
Wild Times: Wildlife EducationWildlife mysteries, crazy news, and daring animal stories—listen now!
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Be sure to check us out and support us on Patreon!
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Beastly Ballers - Week 3
Wildly Curious
09/16/23 • 12 min
Week 3 of the football mascot battle is here! This week in college football it’s Colorado State vs Colorado, and in the NFL, Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts. Mascot Chaos vs Actual Reason, is tied in the series, so let’s see who will come out victorious in today’s episode!
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Small Worlds: Tidal Pools
Wildly Curious
07/26/22 • 42 min
As the tide rises and falls each day, it leaves behind salty pools of ocean water in rock depressions near the shore. Though these tidal pools are quite small—and can be harsh habitats—they contain amazing, varied ecosystems. Join Katy Laura as they explore the four tidal zones and the incredible species that live there in this week’s episode.
Wild Times: Wildlife EducationWildlife mysteries, crazy news, and daring animal stories—listen now!
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Be sure to check us out and support us on Patreon!
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Beastly Ballers - Week 1
Wildly Curious
09/02/23 • 17 min
Join Laura and Katy, hosts of For the Love of Nature, for a fun miniseries: Beastly Ballers. They will be joined by a special guest Donnie "Baton Rouge Bruiser" Martin, a football analyst, as they dive into the quirky world of college football predictions based on mascots. In this episode, they dissect the showdown between North Carolina's Tar Heels and South Carolina's Gamecocks, followed by the clash between Penn State's Nittany Lion and West Virginia University's Mountaineer. Get ready for hilarious mascot battles and some football insights, with a touch of Southern charm and humor. Who will emerge victorious on the field and in the cage? Tune in to find out!
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Unicorns of the Ice Age: The Cave That Rewrote History
Wildly Curious
09/24/24 • 13 min
In this episode of For the Love of Nature, Katy and Laura continue their Cave Chronicles series, uncovering one of nature’s coolest and most unexpected secrets—the Siberian Unicorn! Found in a remote cave in Kazakhstan, this massive creature is more rhino than fairy tale, boasting an 8-foot-tall, 15-foot-long frame with a 6-10 foot keratin horn.
Join the duo as they dive into the science of this prehistoric beast, its Ice Age survival, and its mysterious extinction. Was it climate change, human interference, or something else? Discover how this find changed everything we thought we knew about the timeline of ancient megafauna. Plus, Katy hilariously attempts to pronounce its scientific name (and fails)! 🤣
If you love crazy cave discoveries and prehistoric animals, this episode is for you!
Be sure to check us out and support us on Patreon!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Wildly Curious have?
Wildly Curious currently has 125 episodes available.
What topics does Wildly Curious cover?
The podcast is about Curiosity, Animals, Comedy, Humor, Conservation, Environmental, Wildlife, Facts, Learning, Podcasts, Nature, Natural Sciences and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Wildly Curious?
The episode title 'Secrets of a Sunless World: Inside Earth's Most Isolated Cave' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Wildly Curious?
The average episode length on Wildly Curious is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Wildly Curious released?
Episodes of Wildly Curious are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Wildly Curious?
The first episode of Wildly Curious was released on Feb 4, 2021.
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@anonymous
Sep 9
This is such a funny podcast!!! I was not expecting such humor from a science podcast but I am so glad I found it!
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@HowtoEnglishPod
Apr 20
Great!
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@lfawkslapole
Apr 25
I'm probably biased
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@thatkatyreiss
Apr 23
I mean of COURSE I’m going to rate on our show! Let’s grow on this platform!!
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Apr 25
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