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Birds of a Feather Talk Together122: Flamingos with Ellen WeatherfordThis week we’ve got a seriously fun one for you. We are joined by the wonderful Ellen Weatherford from the podcast Just the Zoo of Us.John and Shannon are guests on her show later this month, so we asked Ellen to come chat with us about the bird of her choice. She came back with flamingos—and boy, were we thrilled.It turned into such a bright, lively, surprisingly deep conversation about one of the most iconic birds out there. From their wild social lives to their unbelievable color and...
2025-12-081h 09
Spellbound and Gagged13: Dark Patterns in Video Games w/ Jared RuskHave you spent an embarrassing amount of money on microtransactions? Did you suffer through hours of a game that you hated just to get a virtual trophy? Are you setting alarms to log on at ungodly hours of the morning to make it to an in-game event? If so, this episode might be for you.Links:Jared recommends Crossplay, "a newsletter at the intersection of parenting and video games" by Patrick Klepek: https://www.crossplay.news/Hear more from Jared on Debaser: A Film Podcast! Follow Jared on BlueSky!Follow Ellen on Instagram or BlueSky!Follow t...
2025-10-201h 48
Let's Learn Everything!93: Unsolved Math Problems & Video Game Controllers w/ Ellen WeatherfordWait... ELLA is doing a math topic?? Not only that but she finds the beauty in searching for answers among the toughest math problems. Then, friend of the show Ellen Weatherford takes us through a tour of video game controllers. My favorite is the- wait how did we end up talking about World War 2??Images we Talk About:Tesseract GifTennis for Two ControllersMagnavox OdysseyGame.comTimestamps:(00:00:00) Intro(00:03:05) Unsolved Math Problems(00:54:47) Video Game Controllers(01:46:42) OutroSupport us with a Max Fun Membership!
2025-09-251h 53Spellbound and Gagged12: Terror-tomas w/ Dr. Ella HubberGet ready to sink your teeth into this week’s topic: teratomas. What is a tumor, and how do they sometimes grow structures like teeth and hair? What is it really like to work in a research lab? Who would we cast in a teratoma puppet duet musical? Find out with us.Links:Hear more from Ella on Let's Learn Everything!Follow Ellen on Instagram or BlueSky!Follow the show on Instagram!Credits:Editing by Jared RuskMusic from #Uppbeat, https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/snake-oil License code: 34AJY50U4F8EF7VF
2025-09-0554 minSpellbound and Gagged11: Freaks with Beaks w/ Ralph CreweWho is the absolute worst mom in the animal kingdom? Why is there an ominous population of black vultures haunting Pennsylvania? In your relationship, are you the crab or the raptor? Explore these questions and more with Ellen and special guest, science communicator Ralph Crewe, as we bob for viscera with some of nature's gnarliest bird facts.Special thanks to Jared Rusk for editing help on this episode!Links:Follow Ralph on Instagram and check out his work on the Practical Engineering Channel!Follow Ellen on Instagram or BlueSky!...
2025-07-041h 11
Asshole Animals, with AliceEpisode 38 - Gators, with Ellen WeatherfordIf you're a Millenial, then chances are you grew up watching The Rescuers, so are somewhat traumatised by Gators, having watched young orphan Penny be tormented by Madame Medusa and her two, thicc pet alligators. But, this is reality, so we have important questions to address, the most pertinent being: "Are Gators actually assholes?", and to help Alice answer that question, we brought in native Floridian and the host of "Just the Zoo of Us" podcast: Ellen Weatherford! They’ll be diving into all the facts: their prehistoric backstory, their sneaky hunting strategies, their surprisingly te...
2025-04-291h 13
Just the Zoo of UsEllen joins MFD Spring BreakIt’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Hal Lublin, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay.Eurovision Dance Party Playlist on Spo...
2025-03-171h 18
That's Absurd Please ElaborateFreaky Mermaids, "REAL" Dragons, and Trace's Evil Twin| feat Ellen Weatherford (Just the Zoo of Us)Description🎶 Game of Thrones theme 🎶DRA-GONS. WHAT ARE DRAG-ONS? LET US KNOWWWWWWOR MER-MAIDS. FRICKIN’ MER-MAIDS… HOW THEY GOOOOO?PLUS JUUUU-LIAN WANTS TO CHECK ON MIRROR TRAAAACEHE THINKS, THIS MIRROR TRACE MIGHT BE EVIL TRAAAAAACE!👏👏👏👏👏👏Today in Pod 48 Ellen Weatherford from “Just The Zoo of Us” (family friendly) and “Spellbound and Gagged” (NSFW) joins us to talk out about dragons, scientifically correct mermaids and a possible Mirror-Universe Trace! 🤫QUESTIONSTrace: "How would you taxaonomically classify a dragon" from EllenEllen: “If mermaids exist, what would...
2024-08-292h 17Spellbound and Gagged10: The Funcanny Valley w/ Tom LumWhy do we feel so weird when robots look a little too much like humans? How have artists navigated the uncanny valley - whether narrowly avoiding it or intentionally plunging into the psychological trench? Ellen & guest, science communicator Tom Lum, ride the zombie train right into the uncanny valley.Links:Follow Tom on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!Follow Ellen on TikTok!Follow Spellbound and Gagged on Instagram!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/snake-oilLicense code: P8DTLVUL1FZUMREF
2024-07-261h 09Spellbound and Gagged9: Sex, Drugs, and Rocket FuelWho is the mysteriously unnamed "rocket enthusiast" behind the founding of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory? Ashley uncovers the story of rocket engineer Jack Parsons and his relationship to space, occultism, sex rituals, L. Ron Hubbard, and more.Links:Follow Ashley on Threads and check out her podcast Taboo Science!Follow Ellen on TikTok!Follow Spellbound and Gagged on Instagram and Facebook!Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/snake-oilLicense code: O018QFJ6T1Y1703L
2024-06-2839 min
Just the Zoo of UsGo Fact Yourself #MaxFunDrive Kick-off Spectacular featuring Ellen and Christian Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, and Katie GoldinThis special network wide event is a celebration of the MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join. We’re kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts!J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong from “Go Fact Yourself” are joined by:Ellen & Christian Weatherford - “Just the Zoo of Us” Alex Schmidt & Katie Goldin - “Secretly Incredi...
2024-03-1815 min
One Bad MotherGhostly Husk with Ellen WeatherfordThis week on One Bad Mother: I've given you everything, and you still want more?! MaxFun's own Ellen Weatherford joins Biz to talk about animals that eat their parents after being born!Listen to Just The Zoo Of Us with Ellen and Christian Weatherford right here on Maximum Fun! You can also listen to Ellen's podcast, Spellbound and Gagged, about all things that fascinate, unsettle and disgust.Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun.org. Go to MaximumFun.org/join to become a member!Share...
2023-12-021h 07
Just the Zoo of Us217: Loggerhead Shrike & Five-lined SkinkEllen gets hooked on the loggerhead shrike & Christian makes a clean getaway with the five-lined skink. We discuss tomial teeth, impalement, dropping tails, and regeneration.Links:Check out Sparkbird and listen to their music on Spotify!For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-11-3049 minJust the Zoo of Us216: Sturgeon w/ Brenda Pracheil!Join Ellen & special guest, fish biologist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Brenda Pracheil, for a review of the gentle giants that have been swimming up and down our rivers since the dinosaur age: sturgeon. We discuss being a fish lawyer, ancient genetics, scales, whiskers, caviar, woosh tubes, and more.Links:World Fish Migration DayThe North American Sturgeon & Paddlefish SocietyPacific Northwest National LaboratoryFor more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-11-2347 minJust the Zoo of Us215: Bark Scorpion & PūteketekeChristian leaves a glowing review for the bark scorpion & Ellen casts a vote for the pūteketeke. We discuss neurotoxin, biofluorescence, the ghostly penguin dance, and John Oliver's impact on the Bird of the Century.Links:For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-11-1755 min
Podcasting for HumansMaking Peace With Your Podcast's Routine, with Ellen WeatherfordAfter 200 episodes, Ellen Weatherford, finds herself itching to shake up her successful animal review podcast, Just the Zoo Of Us. How could she keep things fresh without disappointing loyal fans? We dive into the psychology behind her distaste for routine, exploring how to balance audience expectations with personal creative needs.We explore: Navigating the desire for change within an established podcast formatMaking peace with routine when your brain craves varietyBringing your audience along when experimenting with structureBuilding in refreshing “rule breaks” that don’t derail your core conceptCheck out Ellen Weatherford's podcast, Just The Zo...
2023-11-1529 minJust the Zoo of Us214: Pigs w/ Kendall Long!Ellen & special guest, Bachelor star turned science communicator Kendall Long, review pigs! In this episode, we discuss pigs and their achievements in some surprising endeavors, from digging up truffles and thriving in the wilderness to playing video games and basking on the beaches of the Bahamas.Links:Check out Kendall's podcast, Little Curiosities!Follow Kendall on Instagram and TikTok!For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-11-0946 minJust the Zoo of Us213: Stoat & BarreleyeEllen falls down a rabbit hole with the stoat & Christian looks up to the barreleye. We discuss the weasel war dance, rabbit assassins, paradoxical eyes, and deep sea body horror.Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-11-0244 minJust the Zoo of Us212: Crowned Lemur w/ Ben Freed!In celebration of World Lemur Day, Ellen is joined by anthropology professor Ben Freed for a look up into the treetops of northern Madagascar to review crowned lemurs. Our guest brings his insight from experience studying these charismatic primates to discuss topics like the rainforest dress code, what your cell phone has in common with lemur cognition, and the unbreakable interspecies bonds between primates that remind us humans of our own place in nature. Links:Learn more about the community-based conservation & ecotourism programs at Bobaomby Nature Conservation.Ben also recommends checking out the Lemur Conservation Foundation t...
2023-10-2652 minJust the Zoo of Us211: Mosquitoes w/ Kelly Zimmerman!Ellen & special guest, ecologist and entomologist Kelly Zimmerman, review one of the world’s deadliest creatures. This killer could fit in a teaspoon, and yet humans just can’t seem to get rid of the darn things. In this episode, we discuss the humble mosquito’s formidable resilience, defend their often underestimated role in their ecosystems, and dish up a serving of girl dinner.Links:Check out Kelly's podcast, Bugs Need Heroes!Check out Kelly's YouTube channel, Nerdy Naturalists!Follow Kelly on Instagram! For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just th...
2023-10-1952 minJust the Zoo of Us210: Snowy Owl & Polar BearChristian turns heads with the snowy owl & Ellen lands a slam dunk with the polar bear. In this arctic-themed episode, we discuss why owls turn their head so much, feather acoustics, irruptions, fur fiber optics, and polar bear basketball.Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-10-1157 minJust the Zoo of Us209: Roadrunner w/ Alana Baliga!Ellen and special guest, science communicator and educator Alana Baliga, review the iconic little birds zooming around the cactuses and tumbleweeds: roadrunners! We discuss things like the glamorous highlights of working for a science museum, what Looney Tunes got right and wrong about Mr. Runner, and how these fascinating animals are able to thrive in the extreme climates of the American southwest. Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-10-0558 min
Spooky Science SistersMothman: The Cozy Cryptid, Featuring Ellen WeatherfordMeagan is joined by Substitute Sister and host of the Just the Zoo of Us and Spellbound & Gagged podcasts, Ellen Weatherford, to discuss the man, the moth!?, the legend - Mothman! Join us to hear all about the history and science behind one of America's coziest cryptids, and get our thoughts on important questions such as "Is Richard Gere actually Mothman," and, "is Florida the Carboniferous Period 2.0?"**You can find Ellen on TikTok @ellen.weatherford, or on her podcasts, Just the Zoo of Us and Spellbound & Gagged.**Want to listen without...
2023-09-291h 26Just the Zoo of Us208: Coati & GharialEllen joins the band of coatis & Christian gives us the buzz on gharials. We discuss Star Wars names, banana wars, animal influences on computer science, problematic age gaps, and the funkiest crocodilian snout.Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-09-2754 minJust the Zoo of Us207: African Lion w/ Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant!Join Ellen & wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant for a review of savannah royalty: African lions! We discuss what it’s like to be an ecologist working in the field alongside truly awe-inspiring wildlife, what makes lions such iconic big cats from their impressive mane all the way down to their surprisingly tactical tail, and why their relationship to us is so important for inspiring passion for conservation and learning to live peacefully with our wild neighbors.Links:Learn more about Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and her work on her website!Check out our guest's podcast, Going Wild wi...
2023-09-2145 minJust the Zoo of Us206: Daddy Long Legs & VaquitaChristian does the spider shake with daddies long leg & Ellen tells the story of the imperiled panda of the sea, the vaquita. We discuss spider myths, web design, porpoises, and what happens when wildlife conservation meets organized crime.Links:Learn more about Earth League International & their efforts to save and protect the vaquita at their website.For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-09-1349 minJust the Zoo of Us24: Tardigrade & Platypus (REPLAY)In this week's re-broadcast of an episode from October of 2019, Christian zooms in on the tardigrades & Ellen demystifies the unique platypus.Links:For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-09-0853 minJust the Zoo of Us205: Aardvark w/ Kailey Hart!Ellen & special guest, zookeeper Kailey Hart, review the humble earth pig. We discuss their evolutionary loneliness, unique hodge-podge of surprising traits, tube-teeth, Pokemon, the PBS cartoon Arthur, and pro tips for planning your next zoo trip.Follow Kailey on TikTok!For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-08-3052 minJust the Zoo of Us204: Leaf Sheep & BasiliskEllen soaks up the sun with the leaf sheep & Christian gets biblical with the miraculous basilisk. We discuss photosynthesis, losing your head over parasites, outrunning physics, and mythology.To learn more about the All for Animals walk at the Woodland Park Zoo, visit their website & join our team if you're able!For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-08-2353 minJust the Zoo of Us203: Cuttlefish w/ Meg Mindlin!Ellen & special guest, marine biologist and artist Meg Mindlin, review the mind-blowing rogues of the sea: cuttlefish! We discuss RNA editing, cephalopod brains, how cuttlefish are able to change their skin in the blink of an eye, use deception and disguise to win over mates, and how connecting with nature inspires art and innovation that makes the whole world a better place.Links:See Meg's art and science at their website!Follow Meg on TikTok and Instagram!For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on F...
2023-08-1646 minJust the Zoo of Us202: Basking Shark & Glass FrogChristian basks in the glory of the basking shark & Ellen sees right through the glass frog. We discuss the origins of gills, livers full of oil AND blood, and making little gelatin frogs for science.To learn more about protecting rainforests and the wonderful frogs that live in them, check out the Rainforest Alliance!For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-08-1052 minJust the Zoo of Us201: Hoary Bats w/ Sophiane Nacer!Ellen & special guest, ecologist Sophiane Nacer, review the powdered donuts of the skies: hoary bats. We discuss frosted tips, tree roosters, bat memes and why you should care about bats all year long and not just for Halloween. If you haven’t fallen in love with bats yet, I think you will by the time we’re done.Follow Sophiane on Twitter or Instagram!For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-08-031h 07Just the Zoo of Us200: Sockeye Salmon & Grizzly BearEllen brings it home with the sockeye salmon & Christian looks for the bear necessities with the grizzly bear. We discuss our recent relocation to the Pacific Northwest, how fish use magnets to navigate over thousands of miles, and bear safety tips to keep you - and the bears - safe while you enjoy nature.Links:For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-07-271h 05Just the Zoo of Us133: Slow Loris & Cassowary (REPLAY)In this week's re-broadcast of an episode from February of 2022, Ellen hangs out with the slow loris & Christian observes leg day with the southern cassowary. We discuss armpit alchemy, the pitfalls of cute animal videos, rumbles in the jungle, and real life dinosaurs.Links:For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-07-121h 00Just the Zoo of Us199: Satin Bowerbird w/ Dr. Seth Coleman!Join Ellen & special guest, evolutionary biologist Dr. Seth Coleman, for a review of the little birds with the ultimate rizz: satin bowerbirds! Anyone who’s ever tried to impress a crush can take some notes from this episode as we discuss building and decorating the ultimate bachelor pad, the value of a little practice courtship with the fellas, learning the delicate art of choosing the right mate, and so much more. One man’s trash does in fact become one bird’s treasure, and by “trash” I mean “toothbrush.”Links:Follow along with Seth's science content on TikTok and...
2023-07-0558 minJust the Zoo of Us198: California CondorEllen takes off with the story of the California condor and their miraculous return to the southwestern skies. We discuss how their bodies are adapted to scavenging, their unwavering dedication to parenthood, their plummet towards extinction, and triumphant recovery with a little help from their friends on the ground.Links:Article: "Inside the Race to Save a Single Condor Egg After Avian Flu Killed Its Mother"Video: "Yurok Tribe Song in Honor of Prey-go-neesh (Condor)"Yurok Tribe's YouTube channel Learn more about the Yurok Condor Restoration Program & how you can helpFor more information about us & our p...
2023-06-2156 minJust the Zoo of Us197: Pterosaurs w/ Adele Pentland!Ellen & special guest, paleontologist Adele Pentland, review the reptiles who once ruled our planet’s skies: pterosaurs! Even though they’ve been gone for millions of years, the fossils they left behind can tell fascinating stories about how they lived. We discuss what life was like for the largest creatures to ever fly, where Pokemon got paleontology right and wrong, and how knowledge of the present can inform theories about the past. We also get some insight into what it’s like to study fossils in Australia and use snapshots of the past to bring these bizarre and fascinating animal...
2023-06-161h 16
Grubbing In The Filth: An Invertebrate PodcastLearning About Invertebrates with Ellen WeatherfordIn this episode, we look at how our attitudes towards invertebrates can change. Tom is joined by podcaster Ellen Weatherford from Just The Zoo Of Us to examine what it means to learn about invertebrate life, and how that process of learning changes our outlook on the world at large. What does it take to become an invertebrate fan in adulthood? And what changes in your parenting as your feelings our scuttling pals changes? All this, plus Tom mentions Army Men for the PS1 as part of a broader discussion around our relationships with the natural world.
2023-06-121h 05Just the Zoo of Us196: Grasshopper Mouse & Freshwater MusselsEllen howls at the moon with the grasshopper mouse & Christian lures us in with freshwater mussels. We discuss brain chemistry, an evolutionary uno reverse card, lion software on mouse hardware, tongue-feet, pretty boogers, and the worst day of a poor unsuspecting fish's life.Links:For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-06-0951 minJust the Zoo of Us195: Gray Wolf w/ Danielle LaRock!Ellen & special guest, podcaster and wildlife educator Danielle LaRock, review one of our world’s most misunderstood, maligned, and magical creatures: gray wolves. We’re not just talking teeth and claws and fluffy coats - we’re also discussing alliances with crows, howls that rattle your very soul, the irreplaceable ecological role of wolves, their conflicts with humans, and how we can all make peace with our wild neighbors.Links:YouTube video: "How Wolves Change Rivers"YouTube video of Danielle & Kekoa the wolf at the Colorado Wolf & Wildlife CenterCheck out Danielle's podcast, National Park After Dark, and fo...
2023-05-3159 minJust the Zoo of Us194: Antlions & Trap-jaw AntsChristian explains the pitfalls of antlions & Ellen snaps back with the trap-jaw ant. We discuss metamorphosis, structural engineering, sand doodles, the Sarlacc, Darwin's thoughts on Australia, Pokémon, sticky babies, and a literal scientific arena. Links:For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-05-2448 minJust the Zoo of Us193: Asian Water Monitor w/ Ivan Kwan!Join Ellen & special guest, naturalist Ivan Kwan, for a review of the scaly friends with the world’s most chaotic energy: Asian water monitors! We talked about the history and landscape of Singapore, smelling in stereo, Krakatoa, and the giant lizards showing up where you least expect them, from treetops to shipwrecks, racetracks and even toilets. It’s their world, we’re just living in it.Links:The photo Ivan mentioned of the water monitor in the shipwreck can be found on photographer Kriss Sieniawski's Instagram. Follow Ivan on Twitter and Instagram!Check out Ivan's podcast, Wild Re...
2023-05-181h 20Spellbound and Gagged8: Live, Laugh, Lava w/ Meagan AnkneyWhat makes volcanic eruptions get so catastrophically massive? What's going on below the Earth's surface? Should we be worried about Yellowstone? Ellen & guest, geochemist and science communicator Meagan Ankney, explore all the most burning questions about supervolcanoes. Links:Check out Meagan's podcast, Spooky Science Sisters!Follow Spooky Science Sisters on Tiktok, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/snake-oilLicense code: 0GF0ZHRLVQAZWWVI
2023-05-121h 10Just the Zoo of Us192: Proboscis Monkey & Sarcastic FringeheadEllen nose what's up with the proboscis monkey & Christian sizes up the sarcastic fringehead. We discuss the form and function of a uniquely bizarre nose, the impact memes can have on conservation, and why you might want to think twice before reaching into a hole in the sea floor.Links:The Borneo Nature FoundationFor more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-05-1044 minJust the Zoo of Us191: Fireflies w/ Dr. Sarah Lower!Join Ellen & special guest, biology professor and researcher Sarah Lower, for a review of nature’s very own glimmering fairy lights: fireflies! We discuss how to do the beetle dance, tips for packing a bioluminescent picnic, and the shockingly diabolical world of fireflies - from friendly fire to catfishing, thievery, and snailshakes.Links:The Lower Lab website Dr. Lower's Twitter Mass Audubon's Firefly Watch Community Science Project iNaturalist The Xerces Society's Firefly Atlas Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-05-0353 minLet's Learn Everything!38: Ellen Weatherford, Can Fish Drown, and Real PokemonSpecial guest Ellen Weatherford joins us to ask: just how interesting can water and fish be? And are there any pokemon inspired by strange but real animals? Check out Ellen's podcasts "Just the Zoo of Us" and "Spellbound and Gagged"Support us with a Max Fun Membership!Join our Discord!We also learn about: defining fish, “just be cool about it”, defining drowning, Ellen and Caroline teach Tom and Ella about where water oxygen comes from, history of breathing, where we’re going we don’t need bones, christmas tree worm, osmoregula...
2023-04-271h 21Just the Zoo of Us190: Pom-Pom Crab & Mourning DoveChristian cheers for pom-pom crabs & Ellen explains what makes mourning doves so coo-l. We discuss how crabs clone their own pets, what type of milk pigeons order in their lattes, and a suspicious pattern of criminal activity.For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-04-2653 minJust the Zoo of Us189: Freshwater Megafish w/ Zeb Hogan!Join Ellen & special guest, biologist and host of Nat Geo WILD’s TV series “Monster Fish” Zeb Hogan, for a review of the giants lurking in the waters of the world’s rivers and lakes: freshwater megafish. We discuss how and why fish are able to reach massive sizes, what it’s like to research and work alongside these enormous creatures in their own homes, and how we can help protect and conserve the natural habitats we all rely on to thrive.Links:Check out Zeb's book, "Chasing Giants: In Search of the World's Largest Freshwater Fish"Keep u...
2023-04-1939 minSpellbound and Gagged7: Striking a CordycepsUnderstanding a fungus isn't brain surgery... unless you're an ant. Ellen & Ashley discuss how and why the "zombie-ant fungus" takes control over its insect host, compare reality with the way it's portrayed in pop culture, and look ahead into our own fungal future.Links:Follow Spellbound and Gagged on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!
2023-04-1444 minJust the Zoo of Us188: Brown Pelican & Przewalski's HorseEllen dives into the brown pelican & Christian goes wild with Przewalski's horse. We discuss gular pouches, aerodynamics, stud piles, and conservation success stories.Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!Cover photos: David Baileys (pelican) & Irén Udvarházi (Przewalski's horses), via Getty images
2023-04-121h 08Just the Zoo of Us187: Mangrove Rivulus w/ Brooke Fitzwater (AKA "Oceanfilly")!Join Ellen & special guest, biologist and science communicator Brooke Fitzwater, for a review of the tiny indestructible ogres of the swamp: the mangrove rivulus! We discuss parasites and their role in courtship and reproduction, what fish would put on their tinder profiles, and life as a fish who isn’t quite sure about this whole “being a fish” thing.Links:Learn more about Brooke's research and follow her on Twitter, TikTok or Instagram!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!Cover photo credit: Cardet co6cs CC4.0, via phys...
2023-04-0547 minJust the Zoo of Us185: Megalodon & ThylacineIt's a special trip in the time machine for the MaxFunDrive! Christian chomps on the megalodon & Ellen laments for the thylacine. We ask the important questions: What were they like? Are they really gone? Should we bring them back? Links:Learn more about the MaxFunDrive and be a part of supporting our show!Colorized footage of the thylacine, via the National Film and Sound Archive of AustraliaPaper: "Resolving when (and where) the Thylacine went extinct"Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!Cover photos via the Smithsonian Ins...
2023-03-221h 16
Just the Zoo of UsPlanthropology: Grass-Type Pokemon & the Plants that Inspired ThemWe're out traveling this week! In the meantime, please enjoy this episode of Planthropology, in which Ellen joined host Dr. Vikram Baliga for a conversation about grass-type Pokemon and the real-world plants that inspired them. Originally aired on the Planthropology podcast on March 1, 2022.Links:Check out Planthropology and follow on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or TikTok!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-03-151h 17Just the Zoo of Us184: D&D Classes w/ Eric Silver!Join Ellen & tabletop roleplaying game podcaster and expert game master Eric Silver for an exploration of Dungeons & Dragons character classes and the real-world animals that embody them. We discuss animals with maxed out dexterity, charisma and strength. If you’ve never played D&D, don’t worry! We give explanations of the basics along the way so that anybody can enjoy.Links:Follow Eric on Twitter and Instagram!Check out Eric's podcasts: Join the Party, Games and Feelings, Tell Me About It, and more over at his website!Follow Just the Zoo o...
2023-03-0855 minSpellbound and Gagged6: Pompeii and Circumstance w/ Alex SchmidtEllen takes Ashley and and guest Alex Schmidt on a journey through the history of Pompeii before, during, and after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius.Links:Follow Alex on Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok and check out his website for more!Check out Alex's podcast, Secretly Incredibly Fascinating!Follow Spellbound and Gagged on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!
2023-03-031h 14Just the Zoo of Us183: Octopuses w/ Chelsea Bennice, the OctoGirl!Join Ellen & special guest, marine biologist Chelsea Bennice, for a review of the multifunctional, multicolored, multi-armed aliens of the ocean: octopuses! We discuss octopus handshakes, donut brains, swiss army mouths, goat eyes, toxic friendships and Eiffel towers.Links:Follow Chelsea on Facebook or Instagram!Learn more about octopuses at OctoNation.com, where you can find educational resources, merch and connect with the octopus fan community! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-03-0156 min
Espooky TalesSolar Eclipses and Why They're Kind of Spooky with Ellen WeatherfordA solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, obscuring the view of the Sun from a small part of the Earth, totally or partially. They happen often, but rarely in very populated areas and have been experienced by humans, for the longest of times. Can you picture having no idea what an eclipse is, then suddenly, everything goes dark? Ellen Weatherford, host Just the Zoo of Us and Spellbound and Gagged joined Cristina on today's episode to talk about folklore, legends and the paranormal beliefs behind solar eclipses! She also talked about her own experience...
2023-02-2458 minJust the Zoo of Us182: Greater Sage Grouse & Pistol ShrimpEllen struts with the greater sage grouse & Christian pops off about the pistol shrimp. We discuss what happens at a lek, whether or not the sage grouse poses a threat to the United States military, what pistol shrimps can teach you about your pressure cooker, and the Shrimp of Theseus.Links:Vox: "This goofy bird vs. the fossil fuel industry"Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-02-2248 minSpellbound and Gagged5: The Fat is in the FireWe’ve got fire in our belly for this episode’s topic: the puzzling phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion. How does a person suddenly and mysteriously burst into flames, and what happens to the human body when it burns? Find out with us.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/snake-oilLicense code: E0XTG15DVOSBM1F3
2023-02-1850 minJust the Zoo of Us181: Loggerhead Turtles w/ Jesse Gilbert!Join Ellen and special guest, President and CEO of the Texas State Aquarium Jesse Gilbert, for a review of the living tanks of the sea: loggerhead turtles! We discuss the challenges faced by sea turtles in a changing world, the aquarium's work rescuing and rehabilitating loggerhead turtles and other marine life, and the magic of connecting with another species.Learn more about the Texas State Aquarium at their website and follow along with their work on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord! Follow Ellen on Ti...
2023-02-1543 minJust the Zoo of Us180: Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle & Indian MuntjacChristian throws down with the Japanese rhinoceros beetle & Ellen goes on a journey through evolutionary history with the Indian muntjac. We discuss the toxic masculinity of beetles and why the Indian muntjac's bark is just as bad as their bite.Links:The muntjac video shown to ChristianFollow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
2023-02-1059 minJust the Zoo of Us179: Spider Monkey w/ Dr. Michelle Rodrigues!Ellen & special guest, primatologist and biological anthropologist Dr. Michelle Rodrigues, review the ballerinas of the Central and South American rain forests: spider monkeys. We discuss what life in the treetops looks like through a spider monkey’s big beautiful eyes, the latest innovations in butt-scratching technology, and the power of friendship.Follow Michelle on Twitter and Instagram, and learn more about her work at her website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord! Follow Ellen on TikTok!Cover photo: jkraft5 via Getty images
2023-02-0148 minJust the Zoo of Us178: Vicuña & Cookie Cutter SharkEllen luxuriates in the vicuña & Christian takes a bite out of crime with the cookie cutter shark. We discuss adaptations to life in the Andes, vicuña wool as political bribery, suctorial lips, and how to play an Uno Reverse card on some of the ocean's top predators.Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!Cover photos: Tadas Jucys via Getty images & Paulo Oliveira via The Guardian
2023-01-2550 minSpellbound and Gagged4: A Parasite for Sore Eyes w/ Katie GoldinThe animal kingdom takes toxic relationships to a whole new level. Ellen & guest Katie Goldin discuss their favorite parasites, from snail eyestalk raves to big juicy butts to warm, cozy fish mouths. What’s the matter? Crab got your tongue?Follow Katie on Twitter & listen to her podcast Creature Feature for more!Extra credit:Video: "This Mind-Controlling Parasite Turns Snails Suicidal""The Mystery at the Base of One of Biology’s Strangest Relationships" by Katherine J. WuMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/snak...
2023-01-131h 01
Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast62. The Pangolin Holiday Spectacular! (with Ellen Weatherford of ‘Just the Zoo of Us’, Vikram Baliga of ‘Planthropology’, & Ashley Bray of ‘Get Out Alive’) [Part 2]Welcome back to the greatest podcast ever podcasted! Once again, Jack is joined by Ellen Weatherford, Vikram Baliga & Ashley Bray to celebrate the holiday season! This time, Jack and Ellen share their favourite conservation success stories of 2022 and everyone looks forward to 2023 with some New Year’s resolutions!
We begin with Ellen talking all about the Grasshopper Sparrow and a huge area of land which has just been protected in Florida. Then, Jack talks all about the Red Squirrels, Grey Squirrels and Pine Martens of Scotland. Finally, Vikram jumps in with a great story all about prairie do...
2022-12-261h 07
Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast61. The Pangolin Holiday Spectacular! (with Ellen Weatherford of ‘Just the Zoo of Us’, Vikram Baliga of ‘Planthropology’ & Ashley Bray of ‘Get Out Alive’) [Part 1]Let’s celebrate the holiday season with three wildlife podcasting legends! Today, Jack is joined by Ellen Weatherford of ‘Just the Zoo of Us’, Vikram Baliga of ‘Planthropology’, & Ashley Bray of ‘Get Out Alive’, to look back on their years, celebrate their favourite conservation success stories of 2022, and look forward to 2023 by making some New Year’s resolutions!
To kick things off, everyone suggests new holiday traditions! We all know that reindeer, pine trees and mistletoe nature-based things that play huge parts in festive traditions, but which other plants and animals should come to the party?
Then Ashley an...
2022-12-191h 07Spellbound and Gagged3: Let's Get Nuclear WastedThis podcast is a message... and part of a system of messages... pay attention to it! Ellen & Ashley discuss nuclear waste, from the Simpsons and ninja turtle ooze to the mysteries of the distant future and our best attempts to protect them from ourselves. Further reading:7 Things The Simpsons Got Wrong About NuclearExpert judgment on markers to deter inadvertent human intrusion into the Waste Isolation Pilot PlantCommunication Measures to Bridge Ten MillenniaMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/snake-oilLicense code: YGWGAODUHHVSJ3HC
2022-12-1658 min
Video Game FeelingsDISCOVERY (with Just the Zoo of Us' Ellen Weatherford)
Ellen Weatherford loves the feeling of finding a bird she's seen before doing something weird. Ellen Weatherford is the host of Just the Zoo of Us and Spellbound and Gagged. Video Game Feelings is an Area Code Audio production. Hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Mixed and Edited by Nettie Smith. Additional help from Ashley Whitehurst and Matthew Linder.
2022-12-021h 01Spellbound and Gagged2: Pick Your Poison w/ Vikram BaligaEllen & guest, the Plant Professor™ Dr. Vikram Baliga, discuss nightshade, hemlock, poisonous eggplants, medieval pranks, witchcraft, and the death of Socrates.Further reading:Why the Tomato Was Feared in Europe for More Than 200 Years“Hexing Herbs” in Ethnobotanical Perspective: A Historical Review of the Uses of Anticholinergic Solanaceae Plants in EuropeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/snake-oilLicense code: 37JORES40ZZEQIR...
2022-12-0249 minSpellbound and Gagged1: The Zero G SpotHooking up with your coworkers is awkward enough on Earth. Just imagine how astronauts feel. Ashley & Ellen discuss the "ins and outs" of off-planet sex, from the effects of radiation on reproduction to the troublesome issue of bodily fluid dynamics in microgravity. It's out of this world!Further reading:Newt gestation in space"100 Tampons" by Marcia BelskyMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/snake-oilLicense code: LCDPEOSVUVBYWEX4
2022-11-1148 min
Spellbound and GaggedSpellbound and Gagged TrailerGet a preview of Spellbound and Gagged, a podcast about all the weird, gross and unsettling stuff that keeps us up at night. The first episode will be up on Friday, November 11. Subscribe now so you don't miss it!Keep up with updates on the podcast by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/snake-oilLicense code: ENGEHAEPUCBEZWVF
2022-11-0700 min
Just the Zoo of Us157: Fleas w/ Tom Sharpe!Join Ellen & special guest, podcaster and invertebrate enthusiast Tom Sharpe, as we leap into the world of the tiny menace: fleas! We discuss the intersection of entomology and Pokemon, blind leaps of faith, tiny little cowboys riding their trusty steeds up cave walls, the history of fleas on leashes, and more.For more of Tom's invertebrate podcasting, check out Grubbing in the Filth: An Invertebrate Podcast! Follow along on Twitter & Instagram.Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord & join Ellen for weekly video game streams on Twitch!Cover photo: Ju...
2022-08-2459 min
Just the Zoo of Us156: California Sea Lion & Giant IsopodJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian barks about the loud wet dog of the Pacific coast, the California sea lion, and Ellen gets to know her bottomfeeding best friend, the giant isopod. In this episode, we discuss our recent trip to Monterey Bay, pinniped evolution, whale falls, and Hello Kitty Darth Vader. Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord & join Ellen for weekly video game streams on Twitch!Cover photos: cwinegarden via Getty images (sea lion), Monterey Bay Aquarium via Twitter post (giant isopod)
2022-08-1759 min
Just the Zoo of Us155: Dolphins w/ Drew Smith!Join Ellen & special guest, anthropologist & cetologist Drew Smith, for a review of the adorable little apex predators zipping through the waves: dolphins! We talked about animal charisma, dolphin culture and society and play, a West Side Story-style rivalry, a whale’s favorite ice cream flavor, and how these animals so different from us have flipped and whistled their way into our human hearts.Follow Drew on Twitter!Learn more about upcoming Paleolithic historical fiction novel Jih's Journey here!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord & join Ellen for weekly video...
2022-08-101h 06
Maximum Film!Episode 256: ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ with Ellen WeatherfordWe’re joined by a host of Maximum Fun’s own ‘Just the Zoo of Us’ to talk about a zoologically inspired film that still remains very much about humans, for better or worse. On top of that, she’s got an insider’s take on what it would really be like to make out in a coastal salt marsh. Then, the whole gang talks about their favorite courtroom drama movies (it’s related, we swear).What’s Good Alonso - I Love That For YouDrea - Janicza Bravo on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars
2022-07-291h 06
Just the Zoo of Us154: Hognose Snake & Cone SnailJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen brings a flair for drama with the hognose snake & Christian shatters expectations with the lightning-fast strike of the cone snail. We discuss feigning death, longleaf pine forests, and stealthy assassins of the reef.For more information on longleaf pine forest conservation, check out the Longleaf Alliance.Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord & join Ellen for weekly video game streams on Twitch!Cover photos: Mark Kostich (hognose snake) via Getty images, Richard Ling (cone snail) via Wi...
2022-07-2756 min
Just the Zoo of Us153: Sandhill Crane w/ Tommy Siegel!Join Ellen & special guest musician from Jukebox the Ghost, comic artist behind "Candy Hearts" and "I Hope This Helps," and birder Tommy Siegel for a review of the touring musicians of the North American skies: sandhill cranes. We talk about the mental health benefits of birding, how crane couples keep the romance alive, what a musical interpretation of their iconic call might sound like, and more.Follow Tommy on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Learn more about his work on his website. Calendars, prints and stickers of Extremely Accurate Birds can be ordered here!Learn more...
2022-07-2056 min
Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast53. Florida Woman Explores Threats to Local Wildlife! (with Ellen Weatherford of ‘Just the Zoo of Us’)Ellen Weatherford is back! This week she joins Jack to discuss some of the conservation issues facing her home state of Florida!
The duo discuss the destruction of natural habitats for human development, the division of nature by highways, and the huge invasive species issue… Iguanas, Burmese Pythons and Lion Fish, we are looking at you!
On top of that Ellen talks about how you can decide which American Zoos to support! She is an avid zoo fan, so talks about how to spot a great collection and the differences between the Association of Zoos and...
2022-07-1849 min
Just the Zoo of Us152: Rough-Skinned Newt & Pumpkin ToadletJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's poisonous amphibian showcase, Christian takes competition to a whole new level with the rough-skinned newt and Ellen takes a leap of faith with the pumpkin toadlet. We discuss an evolutionary grappling match, the drawbacks of being too tiny, and glowing bones.Learn more about how you can help the Atlantic Forest by visiting Copaíba's website.Check out Ellen's guest appearances this week:"Don’t Go in the Water: A Guide to the Wonderful & Wacky Animals of Florida" on Pangolin: The Conservation Pod...
2022-07-1356 minPangolin: The Conservation Podcast52. Don’t Go in the Water: A Guide to the Wonderful & Wacky Animals of Florida (with Ellen Weatherford of 'Just the Zoo of Us')On today's show Jack is joined by the fabulous Ellen Weatherford, who some of you may know from the incredible podcast 'Just the Zoo of Us'! She is here to celebrate the wonderful and wacky wildlife of her home state… Florida!
If anyone is concerned that one state may not contain enough interesting animals, do not panic! The extreme diversity of Florida’s landscape provides a wealth of bizarre species to discuss. To give you a little taste, throughout the course of the conversation the duo discuss topics including snapping turtles, bison, alligators, anoles, cotton mouths, spoonbills, scrub...
2022-07-111h 01
Just the Zoo of Us151: Nominating the National Bird w/ Nick Lund!Join Ellen & special guest, science writer Nick Lund, for a special episode nominating our very own top 3 candidates for the national bird of the United States of America! In addition to our bird selections, Nick gives us insight into the process that actually goes into designating official state birds, the history behind the bald eagle’s use as the country’s symbol and why the turkey was once famously suggested to be America’s Next Top Wattle.Follow The Birdist on Twitter!Check out our guest's books:The Ultimate Biography of Earth: From the Bi...
2022-07-061h 07
Just the Zoo of Us150: Saiga & Alligator GarJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! This week, Ellen steppes up to the plate with the saiga & Christian gar-ners support for the alligator gar. We discuss the inner workings of the saiga's bizarre nose, the funky antelope's conservation roller coaster ride, river monsters, and forbidden boba pearls.Learn more about saiga conservation & how you can support them with the Saiga Conservation Alliance!Hear about gars from Dr. Solomon David on his episode of Ologies from December of 2020: Garology (LONG CUTE ANCIENT PATIENT BOOPABLE NIGHTMARE FISH) with Solomon DavidFollow Just the...
2022-06-3059 min
Just the Zoo of Us149: Red-Tailed Hawk w/ Maya Higa!Join Ellen & conservationist, wildlife educator and streamer Maya Higa to talk about one of the toughest, bravest predators in the sky: red-tailed hawks! We talk about the joys of falconry and wildlife rehabilitation, the reckless raptor lifestyle, environmentally-friendly window decor, what to do if you find a baby bird on the ground, and what it’s like to work alongside these modern-day dinosaurs.Follow Maya on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram!Learn more about Alveus Sanctuary & follow along with their work on Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok and Twitch!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Fac...
2022-06-2245 min
Just the Zoo of Us148: Japanese Spider Crab & Saharan Silver AntJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian reads the manual to the Japanese spider crab & Ellen turns up the heat with the Saharan silver ant. We discuss optical physics, exoskeletons, and the highs and lows of arthropod life from the dunes of the Sahara desert to the bottom of the ocean. Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram & join Ellen for weekly animal-themed video game streams on Twitch!Cover photo: Arrlxx via Getty images (Japanese spider crab) & Bjørn Christian Tørrissen via Wikipedia (Saharan silver...
2022-06-1552 min
Just the Zoo of Us64: Emu & Whale Shark (REPLAY)Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's re-broadcast of an episode from August of 2020, Ellen explains why emus don't bother flying and Christian dives into the mysterious world of the cryptic whale shark. We discuss the evolution, de-evolution and re-evolution of flight, an actual military war between humans and birds resulting in a victory you might not expect, and eyeballs covered with teeth.Send in questions for our upcoming Q&A episode to ellen@justthezooofus.com or message us on social media! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
2022-04-2058 min
Just the Zoo of Us137: Babirusa & Greenland SharkJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen wallows in the unique charm of the babirusa & Christian gives us a look into the mysteries of the Greenland shark. We discuss teeth mutiny, Icelandic food, and life in the slow lane. If this podcast has had an impact on you or your life, we want to hear from you! Send in your story or just tell us what this show means to you by emailing memberstories@maximumfun.org OR leave a voice message at (323) 601-8719. We’re working on some special episodes coming up...
2022-03-2351 min
Planthropology74. Grass-Type Pokemon and the Plants that Inspired Them w/ Ellen WeatherfordSend us a textThe Pokemon franchise has a long history of coming up with some really ~wild~ grass-type creatures. With the recent release of Pokemon Legends: Arceus, this is the perfect time to dive into some of their designs and origins. Luckily, my dear friend Ellen Weatherford is an animal and Pokemon aficionado and was kind enough to come chat with me! Ellen is the host of the wildly popular Just the Zoo of Us podcast and one of my absolute favorite humans. This episode is a pretty long one, and you're welcome for that. Give...
2022-03-011h 24One Bad MotherEpisode 434: Sibling Rivalry, Animal-Style! with Ellen WeatherfordParenting has never been wilder! Ellen Weatherford of the Just the Zoo of Us podcast takes Biz on safari to see if animals are any better at parenting than we are. Plus, Biz has a gift for her kids: disappointment.Listen to Just the Zoo of Us on the Maximum Fun network or on the podcatcher of your choice. Follow Ellen on Twitter @elksneedle.Check out Theresa’s book! It Feels Good To Be Yourself is available now wherever books are sold.Our book You’re Doing A Great Job!: 100 Ways You’re Winnin...
2021-12-161h 00
IntoxecologyEpisode 15: Stop Manateasing Me (with Ellen Weatherford)This week, Ellie and Katie welcome a very special guest, Ellen Weatherford (Just the Zoo of Us), to Intoxecology. Ellen gives us a rundown of an animal close to her heart – the pangolin – before telling us about our animal of the week, the Florida manatee (... it has fingernails!!). True to form, there are lots of tangents and swear-words. Expect discussions of Disneyworld, nipples, and, somehow, Happy Feet (again).Listen to Ellen on her much better podcast Just the Zoo of Us!Website: www.intoxecology.comGmail: intoxecologypodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @intoxecologyTwitter: @into...
2021-06-241h 20
PlanthropologyJust the Zoo of Us, Farmer Animals, and Man Eating Plants w/ Ellen Weatherford- ReplaySend us a textHey everyone! It's finals time and I'm buried in grading papers and other end-of-semester shenanigans, so today's episode is a replay of another one of my favorites from the back catalogue! Ellen Weatherford is the host of the Just the Zoo of Us podcast and a dear friend who has been such a huge inspiration in my podcast journey. Check out this replay of Episode 10- Just the Zoo of Us, Farmer Animals, and Man Eating Plants!**************************************************What's up, Plant People! It's episode 10 and the Crossover event of the...
2021-05-0453 min
Hit Me One More TimeFinding Nemo w/ Ellen WeatherfordEpisode Notes
Subject: Finding Nemo
Guest: Ellen Weatherford
Ellen brings this early 2000's animated fish film to the podcast for discussion. Talking points include mouth flippy flaps, the transportation of a truckload, and much more.
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2021-03-301h 00
Just the Zoo of Us89: Vietnamese Mossy Frog w/ Gina Zwicky!Join Ellen & special guest, biologist & naturalist Gina Zwicky, for a review of the amphibian master of disguise, the Vietnamese mossy frog! In this episode, Gina makes the case for frogs as simple yet refined masterpieces, shares some tricks of the frog-finding trade, and geeks out with Ellen over science communication via anime.
Intro & outro music: "Adventuring", Louie Zong
2021-03-1937 min
Modern Medusa Reptile Podcast - Where we talk everything cold-blooded (Snake Podcast)Modern Medusa Episode 7: Ellen Weatherford of the Just the Zoo of Us Podcast!This week I got the chance to talk with Ellen Weatherford of the "Just the Zoo of Us" podcast! Though not a herp keeper, Ellen is an animal enthusiast who came prepped with some awesome research on a female herpetologist, Enrica Calabresi. I also spent some time and retell the story of herpetologist and activist Bertha Lutz. Join us as we recant these incredible stories of perseverance and advocacy and as we chat about Ellen's podcast, her relationship growing up with animals, and how everyone should keep house cats indoors!
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2021-03-181h 35
Beyond BlathersSnail with Ellen WeatherfordThis week we're joined by Just the Zoo of Us host Ellen Weatherford to talk all about snails! From escargot to love darts to volcano snails, there's a lot to discover about these slow, slimy friends. Make sure to check out Just the Zoo of Us wherever you listen to podcasts, and don't forget to follow them on Twitter for great science content. And if you want to check out our favourite podcasts, head to podyssey.fm/blathers! If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store where we...
2021-03-101h 00
I Like To Like ThingsShow A Little Backbone, Will Ya? (Ft. Ellen Weatherford)Ellen Weatherford (from Just the Zoo of Us) was an absolute delight to have on the show. She was as educational as she was entertaining. I know you'll enjoy this episode!Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/like2likethingsor on IG at https://www.instagram.com/like2likethings/Support us via Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/IliketolikethingsCall the LikeLine at (661)279-0130Thank you to Bensound.com for the use of our theme song
2020-11-0252 min
Field, Lab, EarthHalloween Special: Locusts with Ellen WeatherfordLocusts are one of the most damaging agricultural pests in the world, causing problems since ancient times all the way up until today. This episode, we talk with Ellen Weatherford of the Just the Zoo of Us podcast to learn more about these frightening insects for a special Halloween special. Tune in to learn: How Ellen would rate locusts on effectiveness, ingenuity, aesthetics, and spookiness on a 1-10 scale. What makes locusts such problematic animals. How humans have learned to fight back against these agricultural nemeses. What locusts would look like if they were an actual...
2020-10-3145 min
Geekoscopy 101: A Science, Story and Play Podcast.Rating Wildlife and Podcasting! GKSP101 #010: Ellen Weatherford | Just the Zoo of UsThe podcast show that explores the nexus between, science, story, wonder and philosophy is back! On this episode we explore reviewing and rating animal wildlife and podcasting about it with the lovely Ellen Weatherford, one half of Just the Zoo of Us.
2020-10-071h 05
The Wild Life#WormGate2020: An unimaginable can of worms with Ellen Weatherford!On July 18th, Just the Zoo of Us posted a harmless tweet asking "what is the most overhyped animal?"It started an all out war: #WormGate2020This is our attempt, along with Ellen Weatherford's, at a tracing explanation of what exactly went down.To see the original tweet and follow the breadcrumbs yourself, go here: https://twitter.com/JusttheZooofUs/status/1284598945377812481?s=20Support The Wild Life at patreon.com/thewildlife and paypal.me/thewildlife
2020-07-2543 min
Planthropology10. Just the Zoo of Us, Farmer Animals, and Man Eating Plants w/ Ellen WeatherfordSend us a textWhat's up, Plant People! It's episode 10 and the Crossover event of the Century! That's wht my guest, Ellen Weatherford and I decided anyway. Ellen is host of the Just the Zoo of Us podcast. It's a WONDERFUL show that teaches us the ins and outs of 2 animals per episode. Along with her husband, Christian, Ellen does such a great job of providing a fun, family-friendly journey through the Animal Kingdom. You could, and %1000 should, find Just the Zoo of Us at the links below. Thanks so much for going on this adventure with...
2020-03-1755 min
CausepodsUsing a Passion for Animals to Promote Awareness With Ellen Weatherford of Just the Zoo of Us PodcastJoining us on the show today, we have Ellen Weatherford, the creator of Just the Zoo of Us Podcast. Along with her husband, Christian, Ellen’s focus is to educate people on topics relating to wildlife, threats to endangered species and biodiversity, threats posed by invasive species, and what we can do to help.Ellen starts by recounting the story of how the amazing name for her podcast came about. From there she explains the layout of her creative show. Ellen and Christian research a different animal for each show and give them a rating out of 10 in...
2020-03-0526 min