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Restoration Home with Jennifer PepitoA Place to Belong with Amber O'Neal JohnstonAmber O'Neal Johnston is the creator of Soul School, author, friend, and inspiration, and we are so excited to have her on the podcast. She quit a successful job in the corporate world, and with her husband and four children, embarked on a Charlotte Mason Education. However, early on, she took ownership of it to find and curate beautiful living books that more closely resonated with her family's cultural heritage.
In episode 146, Jennifer and Amber talk about the heart of Charlotte Mason, and why it's not only about old books, the importance of protecting young children from...2025-08-0527 min
Front Parking Spot- Praying Moms, Raising Christian Families, in Today’s World90- Lessons from 1,500 Students on How to Raise Faithful, Emotionally Healthy Kids with Guest Amber Ginter JohnsonIn this episode of the Front Parking Spot podcast, host Jennifer Bosma welcomes Amber Ginter Johnson, a former teacher turned author, who shares her invaluable insights drawn from teaching over 1,500 high school students. Amber discusses the profound impact this experience had on her understanding of raising faithful and emotionally healthy children. She elaborates on the pressing mental and emotional needs of today's generation, sharing practical advice for parents and educators on how to support children's mental health and spiritual growth.
Amber also provides a personal account of her transformation from a teacher to a full-time author and...2025-07-2237 min
Wholesome TV Picks'Amber’s Story' ('06) Is The Movie Behind Every Amber Alert – Watch It TonightShe vanished in broad daylight—and changed the world. This powerful family-friendly TV drama tells the true story of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, whose tragic abduction led to the creation of the AMBER Alert system that continues to protect children today. It’s emotional, respectful, and rooted in real-world impact—making it a rare clean entertainment choice that informs as much as it inspires.📌 Episode Highlights:The real Amber behind the alert — How one mom’s heartbreak turned into a national child safety movement.Why this made-for-TV movie matters — What sets Amber’s Story apart from typical true-crime dramas...2025-05-2110 min
The Divorce Revolution362. Dancing Through Divorce: Jennifer Joy Jimenez on Reconnecting with Your Body After Major Life ChangesDo you ever feel like joy, confidence, and feeling good in your body are just out of reach, especially after divorce? In this episode of The Wellness Revolution Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer Joy Jimenez to talk about how to silence the inner critic, reconnect with your body, and embrace joy at any stage of life. Jennifer shares her powerful journey from body dysmorphia and burnout to discovering conscious dance—a movement practice that unlocked her confidence and transformed her life. We also dive into the impact of cultural standards on wo...2025-03-2054 min
Science of StunningAmber Milt on Beauty: Expert Tips on Makeup, Beauty Influencers, and TikTok Beauty TrendsMakeup can transform your beauty and boost your confidence. But, as we age, the makeup techniques we did in the past don’t work quite like they used to. So how can our makeup techniques evolve? Host Jennifer Hanway has brought on Laura Gellar’s Director of Education, Amber Milt, to give you tips on how to evolve your makeup techniques with your changing skin. They discuss Amber's extensive 20-year background in beauty, her transition from being a New Beauty editor to working with Laura Gellar, and her passion for products designed for women over 40. You will get genuine, trie...2024-12-0225 min
Tech in the Right DirectionConversation with Amber IveyJoin Jennifer Didier as she speaks with Amber Ivey. Amber has a unique career path that eventually lead her from the private sector to the government sector. Listen as she shares her journey and educates us on the positive work that is going on.
More about Amber Ivey:
Amber Ivey “AI” is currently a Vice President at a non-profit where she leads a team that helps governments drive impact. In her prior role, as the Senior Director for the Bloomberg Philanthropies Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University, she led a team that assisted governm...2024-07-3030 min
Moving Sucks: Real Talk, Real Solutions for Every MoveFrom Debt to Homeownership: Tips from Amber DuncanCurious about tackling credit card debt and navigating homeownership? In this episode of the MillenniUP Podcast, hosts Seth and Jennifer sit down with debt coach and entrepreneur Amber Duncan.Amber shares her journey from mortgage brokerage to helping millions overcome post-2008 financial challenges. They discuss the emotional and financial hurdles of debt, the importance of financial transparency in relationships, and offer tips on managing credit and achieving homeownership. Tune in for a holistic view on financial well-being and setting realistic goals.In this episode:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:25 Amber's Journey to...2024-07-1032 min
Got It From My MommaAMBER SMITH, WIFE OF GRANGER SMITH | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 65Send us a textJoin us as we delve into an inspiring conversation with Amber Smith, wife of Granger Smith, who shares their journey of faith, hope, and resilience. After the couple faced an unimaginable tragedy: the loss of their three-year-old son in a drowning accident, Granger made the decision to step away from country music to pursue full-time ministry. Both Amber and her husband have used this tragedy to inspire countless families.Amber shares how their faith has been a guiding light through the darkest moments, offering insights into overcoming grief and finding purpose...2024-06-1842 minThe Divorce RevolutionTWR 281: How to Live a Bigger, Better, Bolder Life & Teach Your Kids to Live Authentically with Jennifer Cohen Are you living a bold, authentic life? Are you modeling that for your kids? If the answer isn’t a resounding YES, no judgment! Let’s take action RIGHT NOW and take a step towards a bigger, better, bolder life. In this episode of The Wellness Revolution, I’m joined by Jennifer Cohen, NYT Best-Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, Host of the Habits and Hustle podcast, and International Keynote Speaker. Today, Jennifer is sharing insights from her newest book, Bigger, Better, Bolder: Live the Life You Want, Not the Life You Get. This bo...2024-06-0649 min
The Tension of Emergence: Thriving in a world that remakes, not breaksBeyond Traditional Activism: The Medicine of Our Ancestors with Amber McZealAre you feeling the limits of activism- specifically in the way we seem to become more polarized and exhausted?In this episode Jennifer talks with sacred scholar, vocalist and activist Amber McZeal to unpack how to move into deeper psychic layers that can yield healing and interconnection. Talking about spiritual activism and ancestral healing they also share—Why DEI policies can’t heal the illusion of separationThe medicine offered by ancestral lineage healingWhy the performativity of allyship gets us into troubleThe practice of radical optimismTune in for genuine and heart-felt exploration of how to decol...2024-06-041h 05
TIQUE Talks64. How To Speak The Language Of Luxury with Amber Frankhuizen (Part 2)Jennifer and Amber Frankhuizen continue their discussion on the language of luxury and how to effectively communicate with high net worth individuals. In this episode, they cover the importance of boundaries, the value of collaborations, and the impact of surprise and delight to further enhance the overall client experience. Learn how to craft a luxury brand that encompasses consistency, high quality, and exclusivity, as well as the do's and don'ts for successful marketing communication. Hit play to gain strategies and tactics that will help you elevate your marketing efforts and attract a loyal luxury clientele!
A...2024-02-2741 min
The Script Mistress PodcastScene 48: Behind the Scenes and Between the Lines: Jennifer Manocherian on Screenwriting.Welcome to The Script Mistress, where we dive into the world of screenwriting. I'm your host, Amber Bosworth. In this episode, we have an exclusive interview with Jennifer Manocherian. Jennifer is a Tony-winning producer (awards for War Horse, La Cage Aux Folles revival, August: Osage County, Spring Awakening, The Norman Conquests revival, Thoroughly Modern Millie; and she's also been on 24 other Broadway shows), film writer/producer (Family Blues, formerly Hudson River Blues; in production Boundary Waters), screenwriting teacher, playwright-librettist (Marry Harry, Cockroaches & Cologne).To keep yourself informed about podcasts, events, and challenges, make sure to join my...2023-12-0152 min
The Glam Reaper PodcastDying, Dining: Amber the Mortician's Kitchen TalesWelcome to another episode of the Glam Reaper Podcast! This time, Jennifer sits down with Amber Carvaly, who you probably know as the 'Mortician in the Kitchen'. Curious how she got that name? Tune in as Amber shares her life story and everything that led her to this special title.But there is more to this conversation than just Amber’s story, as she and Jennifer also chat about topics that some find hard to talk about death, dying, and yes, even food. So if you’ve ever thought of turning feelings of loss into something tasty, you’...2023-08-1039 min
Crime, Wine & ChaosEpisode 135 - The Survival of Jennifer Schuett & The Survival of Juliane KoepckeThis week, Amber tells the incredible survival story of Jennifer Schuett who was just 8 years old at the time of her abduction.Amber pulled her sources from:The Vile Files – A True Crime Podcast Episode 2348 Hours Live to Tell: Jennifer Schuetthttps://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/stories/2009/october/shuett_101309https://www.thesnaponline.com/2022/05/16/sexual-assault-survivor-shares-her-story-during-child-abuse-prevention-breakfast/Then Naomi covers Juliane Koepcke’s incredible story of surviving a plane crash in the jungle.Naomi pulled her sources from:https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17476615https://en.w...2023-05-1458 min
Asked and Answered By SoulAre You Ready To Be A Legend? With Amber GriffithsOn this episode of Asked and Answered by Soul, Jennifer Urezzio and Amber Griffiths, brand strategist and maker of legends, share an exciting and inspirational discussion about claiming your voice, crafting your message, and creating your legend. Your legend, just like your brand, is a living entity - it breathes, grows, and transforms with you.Listen now as Jennifer and Amber talk about how everything you need and can possibly desire to create the impact you want is already within you - you have an open invitation to come and play. Everyone is called to be a...2023-01-0813 min
Mom Inspired Show with Amber SandbergHow to manage your feelings: Jennifer Rurka : 319Do you find that you want to just run away from your feelings hoping they will go away?
Today, we have author Jennifer Rurka on the show to talk about mental chatter and how it can feel so overwhelming. Do you find that you feel exhausted with all that talk that happens in your mind, and wanting to push those feelings away? Jennifer shares with us her story on how she healed herself from past traumas and how transformation is possible. One topic that really stood out to me is when she shared with us that it is good for us...2022-12-2035 min
Soul Journeys®Releasing 2022 and Stepping Into 2023 Energy with Amber Lee LyonsAmber-Lee Lyons is the founder of Chakra Girl Co., and the Rituals by Chakra Girl App, your daily dose of spiritual rituals for the modern woman.
Amber-Lee's video library of on-demand rituals, bridging you to higher consciousness one activated chakra at a time and drawing parallels between spirituality, luxury, abundance, soul-purpose, and multidimensionality in a digestible way.
Amber-Lee is the host of the podcast, Chakra Girl Radio, where she interviews top experts and spiritual celebrities alike to share the insights, rituals and energy hacks that have led to their ascension.
She is also...2022-12-1444 min
The Amber Weitzer Podcast | Silhouettes of SuccessThe Amber Weitzer Podcast | Silhouettes of Success | Jennifer Sey | Episode 93Introducing our V.I.P. Featured Guest Jennifer Sey: Jennifer spent close to 23 years at Levi Strauss & Co., holding a variety of leadership positions. She began in 1999 as an entry level marketing assistant and became the Global Brand President in 2020, the first woman to hold this post. As a child, Jen led an intense life of dedication, challenge and competition. She won the U.S. National Gymnastics Championship title in 1986, less than one year after having suffered a devastating injury at the 1985 World Championships. In 2008, Sey released a memoir, “Chalked Up,” a New York Times E-Book Best Sell...2022-12-1336 min
Better Than HumanThe History and Science of the Potato; Boil 'em, Mash 'em, Stick 'em in a StewIn this episode, Jennifer and Amber explore the history of the potatoes. Or as a hobbit would say, "Po-tay-toes! Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew." However you like them, potatoes have changed the world. Jennifer insists potatoes are not roots or stems, but they’re tubers. Amber insists they are technically a specialized stem called a stolon. These tubers evolved to store food for potato plants when resources were scarce. The Native Americans living in what is now Peru quickly realized this benefit and began cultivating them. In the Western World, Potatoes were slow to catch on...2022-09-161h 02
The Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsHow to Rise From the Ashes After Burnout with Jennifer VeyreDo you feel like you are still mentally stretched even when you aren't doing anything? Maybe you feel stuck and can't seem to make yourself present for your family or work. If you feel like you are experiencing or in the trenches of burnout, this episode is for you!In this episode, Jennifer shares how she went through burnout with entrepreneurship and how she rebounded from that. Let's dig right in!Jennifer works with moms who want the lifestyle that a nine-to-five corporate job won't allow. She helps them get started, grow their business from...2022-09-0534 minMom Inspired Show with Amber SandbergI used to be a better friend part 2: Jennifer Thompson: 295Are you in a season of life that it's hard to be the friend that you used to be?
Today I have Jennifer Thompson back on the show to talk about friendship in this 2 part episode, so make sure to check last week's if you haven't listened to that one yet. Jennifer is sharing with us her personal story on how she is feeling like she isn't the friend she once was. We talk about how different seasons of life as a mom can make it challenging to be the friend that we hope to be. Jennifer shares with us t...2022-06-2128 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsFinding Clarity with Jennifer JakobsenHave you ever felt as if you were viewing your next business decision from behind a fogged up window? What if you could get crystal clear on your business purpose, mission and goals? How could that change the trajectory of your success?This week I am joined by certified Life Coach and Clarity Coach Jennifer Jakobsen. Jennifer helps her clients create clarity and confidence so they can generate more cash and have a business they love.Join us as we uncover what you should really look for when hiring a coach, and learn from Jennifer's...2022-06-1340 minBetter Than HumanRats: Intelligent, Clean, Social, and ResourcefulThis week's episode is a re-run that is all about rats, the long-tailed rodents that tend to be looked down upon within our society. Rats, however, are intelligent, clean, social, and resourceful animals that can survive almost anywhere.Listen as we delve into the history of rats. What makes a rat, a rat? How are rats used in scientific research? (Spoiler alert, rats are used for a lot of research that impacts your daily life without you probably even realizing it.) How are rats perceived in culture? Listen to our latest episode to find out more.2022-06-0851 minBetter Than HumanVillisca Axe Murder House Recorded Live On Location, RerunThis episode on the Villisca Axe Murder House, was recorded live inside the Villisca House, back in September of 2021. And guess what? Host Amber knew nothing about the history of the Villisca house before we started recording. Listen as Jennifer tells Amber the history of the house, from inside the house's living room. And, not only did Amber and Jennifer record an episode in the house, we spent the night there, recording the next morning and documented if anything occurred during the night. The Villisca axe murders occurred between June 9, 1912, and June 10, 1912, in the...2022-05-2555 minBetter Than HumanNarwhals: The Non-Mythical Unicorn of the Arctic OceansHumanity might be the worst thing in the known universe, so why not take a break from that and learn about the non-mythical Unicorn of the Ocean, aka Narwhals. The first thing that comes up when you Google search Narwhals is “Do Narwhals still exist?” proving Amber isn’t the only one that thought they were a made up animal, and that there is a lot of confusion when it comes to this whale.Narwhals are not technically endangered. However, narwhals are especially threatened by climate change. Like most arctic predators they need sea ice to survive, and as...2022-05-1158 min
Ascending ChangeHow to Cultivate a Psychologically Safe Work EnvironmentDo your employees feel psychologically safe at work? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, join host Jennifer Ayres as she chats with Dr. Amber Tichenor, CEO of TO BE Coaching + Consulting. With over 20 years in organizational strategy and consulting, Amber is well versed in helping leaders cultivate a healthy work environment. She has also done extensive research on rivalry between women in the workplace.With her background and research, Amber discusses how to identify and navigate this rivalry, as well as how to approach the organization about it. She breaks down how work cultures can...2022-03-2930 minBetter Than HumanWolverines: The Ferocious Predator and Trickster of the NorthWolverines are solitary animals that have a reputation for being ferocious and containing a strength out of proportion to their size. For example, though wolverines are the size of a medium dog, they have no problem taking on much larger animals, like a moose. Yes, Logan, from the X-Men is named after this animal, and if you know anything about this character, this is a good super hero name for him. (Well, Jennifer, that's because he was specifically designed with a wolverine animal in mind.) Known as a trickster God in various Native American tribes, the wolverine is...2022-03-2353 minMom Inspired Show with Amber SandbergThe season of waiting : Jennifer Thompson: 277Do you feel like you are in a season of waiting?
Today we have Jennifer Thompson back on the show and she shares with us her journey on waiting. We talk about how it can be really hard when we are in a season of waiting whatever you might be waiting on. From having babies, getting married, career changes, medical diagnosis and the list goes on. Jennifer shares with us her story from when she first started blogging as a mom with young kids, to where she is today and how God has answered her prayer. One topic that stood...2022-02-1541 minBetter Than HumanKrampus: He Knows If You've Been BadKrampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure in Alpine folklore. On Christmas, he terrifies children who have misbehaved. Krampus has recently been introduced into North American culture, but has a rich history in Eastern European cultures, including pre-Christian pagan traditions where he has long been a companion of Saint Nicholas. Jennifer’s good and bad news: Quantum entanglement is complicated, but we try to explain it in the most basic terms. Why? Because researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have quantum entangled a Tardigrade. This is the first multicellular organism to be quantum entangled. Amber’s bad...2021-12-2255 minBetter Than HumanAmerican Crow: The Trickster of the Bird WorldThe American crow is a large passerine bird (song bird) of the family Corvidae. American crows are highly cunning and inquisitive, which makes them tricksters spirits. Crows both use and make tools, which is one of the reasons why crows are considered to be among the world's most intelligent animals. They’re probably smarter than a five-year-old child. Caw CawThe BadThe Norwegian wolf is extinct, and it’s 100% humans' fault. Marjorie Taylor Greene is an idiot, and anyone who supports her is a moron. The GoodPeople who are fully vaccinated again...2021-12-081h 03Better Than HumanPlant Mimicry in Nature: The Mimic, The Model and The FoolIn biology, plant mimicry occurs when a plant has evolved to resemble another organism, increasing the mimic's Darwinian fitness. Mimicry may provide the mimic certain benefits including protection against being eaten, trick pollinators into provide them a service without offering a reward (food) in return, or may even do something we haven't figured out yet.In The Good The Bad The NewsAmber hates snow, Jennifer thinks it is beautiful, but you know what Jennifer hates? Nurdles. Those tiny plastic pellets that are spilled into the ocean, just like oil, and cause just as much...2021-12-0159 minBetter Than HumanHamsters: Pets, Wild Animals, Lab Animals and CannibalsHamsters are rodents commonly kept as pets. Do you know what Hamster means? Hoard. Do you know what a group of Hamsters is called? Horde. You know what that means? Bring out the horde of hoarders! If you’ve ever had a pet hamster, then you probably know, they're solitary animals that dislike changes in temperature, and may resort to cannibalism if stressed. Amber isn’t a fan of hamsters as pets, but we can agree that they are an interesting species in the wild, as a pet, and in laboratories. In The Good, The Bad, The News2021-11-1758 min
Momentum Restart PodcastHEALTHY FAMILY LIFE: Connection at the Table with Jennifer SiseWhat’s for dinner?Did this question fill you with dread, fatigue, or perhaps annoyance? Despite living for however long you've lived, for some reason determining what to eat for dinner always is an uphill battle, when it should be simple in theory.Nowadays, raising a family is a whole entire job including the work you already do outside of the home. This stress of determining what to eat for dinner -or just planning meals, in general, can bring about a lot of disruption and anxiety.In today’s episode, I am talking to J...2021-11-1629 minBetter Than HumanLadybug, Ladybug Fly Away HomeLadybugs (Ladybirds or Coccinellidae) are a widespread family of small beetles. Regardless of their name, they are not bugs nor birds. We’re not sure where their name comes from but it might come from "Beetle of Our Lady" in reference to the Virgin Mary. Many cultures consider them good luck, this is probably because they sometimes eat unwanted pests which helps preserve crops.In The Good The Bad the NewsThis week it's complicated. Jennifer talks about the cocaine hippos from Colombia and how they have become the first animals recognized as “legal persons” in the...2021-11-1053 minBetter Than HumanAllosaurus: The Bone Wars Almost Ruin Our DiscoveryThis week is all about the Allosaurus, a large carnosaurian theropod dinosaur that lived 155 to 145 million years ago during the Jurassic period. Think what the Velociraptors in Jurassic Park look like, but bigger, and spoiler: probably no pack hunting. In the Good The Bad the NewsIn the Bad, Syphilis in on the rise in the U.S., a sign that our public health services are failing. (A few years ago we almost eliminated syphilis in America…)In the Good, Amber talks about the ‘penis plant' that just bloomed in the Netherlands that smell...2021-11-0359 minBetter Than HumanBigfoot: If You’re Going to make up a Cryptid, at least make it BelievableBigfoot, also commonly referred to as Sasquatch, (another word we’ve stolen from Native Americans), is a large bipedal ape-like creature, covered in hair. Bigfoot has become an icon of cryptozoology. You know what cryptozoology is? Fake science. There is no evidence that Bigfoot exists. Even animals that have gone extinct millions of years ago leave evidence of their existence.Giants (Larger than human beings) appear in the folklore of cultures worldwide and evoke terror and remind humans of our weakness and mortality. This may be the reason why there are so may 'bigfoot' tales in Native Am...2021-10-131h 01Better Than HumanVillisca Axe Murder House Recorded Live On LocationIt’s finally October, the best month of the year, and time for Better Than Human's spooky Halloween Episodes. We start the month off with a BOO and an episode on the Villisca Axe Murder House, recorded live in the Villisca House itself. Poor, poor Amber knew nothing about what happened in the house before recording. Not only did Amber and Jennifer record an episode in the house on the murders that happened there, we spent the night in the house. The Villisca axe murders occurred between June 9, 1912, and June 10, 1912, in the town of Villisca, Iowa...2021-10-0654 minBetter Than HumanBlack Holes: The Center of Every GalaxyWhat most people know about black holes, they’ve learned from sci-fi. In this genre, black holes (spacetime where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape) can often do some nifty things, like time travel. In real life, however, black holes are a whole lot more interesting. A compact mass of deformed spacetime with zero volume and infinite density? Sign us up to learn more.In the Good the Bad the NewsThe BadThe next solar storm could knock out the internet for months. Which will be a problem for most of us. 2021-09-0754 minBetter Than HumanEuropean Eels: The Fish Whose Life Cycle Scientists Still Don't UnderstandThe European eel (Anguilla anguilla) is a snake-like, migratory fish. Eels spend most of their adult lives as freshwater fish, but are born and die in the ocean. How they’re born and how they die scientists are still trying to figure out. And we better figure it out quickly because European eel are a critically endangered species. So no jellied eels for you. But first:Jennifer tells the story of her boomer encounter in the doctor's office. And by boomer, we mean, OK boomers, the group of boomers who don’t care how their behaviors affect...2021-08-2554 minBetter Than HumanAnimals Can Be Jerks, Too: Otters, Wasps, Bottlenose Dolphins and OrcasThis week in Better Than Human the Podcast we tackle the controversial topic of asshole animals. Guess what people? There are some animals that are straight up jerks! So much so that we had to add the following Trigger warning: This episode talks about forced copulation of animals by other animals, it isn’t recommended for all listeners.In The Good The Bad The NewsIn the Bad, there are actual idiots out there paying for fake covid vaccine cards when they can just go and get the vaccine for free. What is wrong with people? An...2021-08-101h 01Better Than HumanAmerican Bullfrog: The Not-Toad that Will Eat Almost AnythingDid you know that Jeremiah was a Bullfrog? And, yes, he was a good friend of mine. But, no, he was not a toad, so shut up Amber. All toads are frogs, but not all frogs are toads. This frog, the American bullfrog, is the largest frog in North America. The male American bullfrog is one of the world's loudest animals. The Good The Bad The News - Jen’s cat Marceline (the Vampire Queen) ate a mouse, which was her job, so Jen doesn’t get why Amber is so worked up over it. Then we talk a...2021-07-2850 min
The BreadwinnersBest of the Breadwinners: On Advocating for Trans Kids with Amber BriggleWhen Amber Briggle called her county sheriff out for his anti-transgender comments in 2016, little did she know it would lead to an invitation to the White House.What she did know, however, was the importance of learning, advocating and growing into her role as a breadwinning parent of a middle school son who is transgender — which he argues is the least interesting thing about him. (He can do triple back flip, after all!)In this episode, Amber joins Jennifer to talk about the research, fight and awareness that is growing for kids who are transgender....2021-07-2725 minBetter Than HumanThe "Mostly Harmless" Common Garter Snake and Their Odd Mating StrategyLike in the Hitchhikers Guild to the Galaxy, Garter Snakes are what one would call “Mostly Harmless”. Do they have venom? Sometimes. Will it hurt you? Probably not. Compared to how humans treat this planet, Garter Snakes are most definitely harmless. Also, host Jennifer thinks they are very cute. The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a group of snakes, which are indigenous to North America and found throughout the continent. On average, they grow a little less than 2 feet long (44cm) and can have patterns of different color stripes. First in The Good and The Bad News...2021-07-2155 minBetter Than HumanSaber-Toothed Cat (Not Tiger): An Apex Predator Of the AmericasThis week, Better Than Human tackles the Saber-Toothed Tiger which are most known for their large upper canine teeth. This animal is actually not closely related to a Tiger and is actually called the Saber-Toothed Cat, or Smilodon. The common house cat is more closely related to a Tiger than the Saber-Tooth Cat. Saber-Toothed Cats were specialized hunters, which may have made them wimpy or alpha predators (depending on how you look at it). First, in this week’s best and worst news, Jennifer talks about stupid jackasses swimming with sharks for attention, and the renaming of a m...2021-07-1354 minBetter Than HumanThe Cutest Animals You've Probably Never Heard OfThis week, Better Than Human asks what are some of the world's cutest animals that aren't well-known? Our answers? Some strange, but adorable, animals. And no, they aren't all fluffy. First, listen to our newest segment, the best and worst of the news of the week. The Olympics committee made some dumb choices this week, but at least both Jen and Amber found some good news this week, as well. Amber picks the Fennec Fox which is is 100% cute and fluffy, but have you ever seen the small antelope species Dik-Dik? Have you ever looked to t...2021-07-0757 minBetter Than HumanInchworms are Caterpillars, But They're Not Moths ... Yet: Inchworms, Parasitic Wasps, Peppered Moths, and Rosy Maple Moth.Guess what, Amber? Do you know what inchworms turn into because they’re caterpillars? They turn into butterflies or moths! Inchworms specifically turn into Geometer moths, which is a very large family of moths with over 23,000 species. A well-known Geometer moth is the peppered moth, which I bet you don’t remember the name, but remember learning about them in Biology class.Inchworms are cute, and you’ve probably seen them dangling from threads in the forest. If you’re lucky enough, you might have even found one on yourself. Inchworms however, are generally regarded...2021-06-1646 minBetter Than HumanPterosaur: It's a Bird? It's a Dinosaur? It's Neither!Pterosaurs, literally meaning “wing lizard," were flying reptiles that went extinct with the dinosaurs and were basically the birds of their time. Well, if birds could get up to the weight of a polar bear, have the wingspan of a small airplane, and the neck the size of a giraffe. Doesn't sound terrifying at all, right, Amber? Pterosaurs were the first flying animals with vertebrates and filled every niche birds currently fill. Including creatures similar to the wide mouth potoos, the wandering albatrosses, or even the carcass loving condor. The first fossils of Pterosaurs were discovered in the...2021-05-0553 minBetter Than HumanMeerkats: The Cutest, but Most Murderous, Species on the PlanetThis week we talk about Meerkats, which Amber picked. Why? Because she read an article about how Meerkats may be the most murderous mammal towards their own species known to science. Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) is a small mongoose found in southern Africa, that will straight up go to war with each other. But regardless of the headlines, Better Than Human still thinks humans are more murderous.Good news everyone! Amber isn’t having Satan’s baby or an Alien baby. (But is that really good news?) Also, don’t shame periods. Meerkats live in packs, with do...2021-04-1853 min
The Amber Weitzer Podcast | Silhouettes of SuccessTHE AMBER WEITZE PODCAST | SILHOUETTES OF SUCCESS | JENNIFER BARTKOWSKI | EPISODE 28She is a leader, fundraiser and builder, her skills include leadership and leadership development, fundraising, story-telling, account management, relationship building, entrepreneurial and creative thinking, staff management, executive volunteer management, public speaking, verbal and written communication, marketing and communications, facilitator, and trainer. Jennifer Bartkowski serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) since 2009. Jennifer is leading business transformation and organizational change at Girl Scouts to be the best organization to help girls thrive in the 21st century. She leads a team of 100+ staff and a volunteer Board of Directors to fulfill mission and v...2021-03-3137 minBetter Than HumanThe World's Most Venomous Creatures are Still Better Than HumanVenom is a toxic (sometimes deadly) substance produced by some animals, and this week Amber and Jen parley on some of the world’s most venomous creatures. Now, if you look at the stats, venomous creatures kill less humans a year than non-venomous creatures, but who wants to learn about a mosquito when you can learn about an animal with enough venom to kill 100 grown men? To start Anti-vaxxers (anti-vaccine people) must be some of the dumbest people on the planet. Their failure to use basic logic is akin to punching yourself in the face and then won...2021-03-2259 minBetter Than HumanThe Most Likely Extinct Ivory-Billed Woodpecker: The Bigfoot of the Birding WorldThe ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis) is a most likely extinct woodpecker native to the forests of the Southeastern United States and Cuba. We say most likely because sporadic reports of sightings of the ivory-billed woodpecker have continued into the 21st century. Some call this bird the Holy Grail of all bird. Why? Probably because finding either nowadays is a myth. First some good news, Happy Belated International Women’s day! Jennifer and Amber tell everyone their favorite female scientist. Hint: Amber’s went into space and Jennifer’s got no credit for helping for discovering the meaning of life...2021-03-1446 minBetter Than HumanLeafy Seadragons: Looks like Seaweed, But Named After Mythical DragonsThis week Amber and Jennifer travel to Southern Australia to learn about the Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques), also known as Glauert's seadragon or just Leafies. We didn’t literally travel there, you know cause there’s a pandemic going on, and Australia is really far away from us… The Leafy Seadragon is a marine fish much like the more well known Seahorse, and it derives it’s name from the mythical dragon. First, Potato head is a potato, and a plastic potato does not need to have a gender. So people, stop freaking out. Also, cancel culture has been us...2021-03-0746 minBetter Than HumanSundews: The Carnivorous Plant You Should Not TrustSundews (Drosera) are a family of carnivorous plants of which Charles Darwin once said, “I care more about (Drosera) than the origin of all the species in the world." Amber does not think we should trust this small plant for good reason. Drosera lures in its prey using a sweet sticky substance to capture and digest insects, and though just a plant, their movements are precise and deadly.Sundews have been known to live up to 50 years and grow on all continents except Antarctica. Sundews generally grow in moist habitats with acidic soils and high sunlight levels. Ma...2021-03-0347 minBetter Than HumanPangolin: The Most Trafficked Animal in the WorldPangolins, sometimes called scaly anteaters, (though they’re not closely related to anteaters), are the only mammals with their own body armor. There is a good chance you’ve never heard of this animal even though it is, sadly, the most trafficked animal in the world.First, Jennifer and Amber talk about cloning endangered animals. Is it a good idea? Cloning can be used to introduce new genes into a population, which is great, but will it lead to lax conservation or the introduction of animals that went extinct years ago, like the woolly mammoth?This...2021-02-2451 minBetter Than HumanThe Tiniest Turtle In Town: The Bog Turtle of North AmericaThe bog turtle is a critically endangered species of semiaquatic turtle, and it is the smallest turtle of North America. The species is endemic to isolated areas in the eastern United States.But first, Amber didn't think a bog turtle was an animal because she didn't understand the definition of what an animal is. So again, Jennifer must explain that animals are all living organisms with nervous systems. Chemists, am I right?For todays episode, we’re channeling TMNT. Amber is Raphael and Jennifer is Michelangelo, so let's cowabunga. The Bog Turtle is similar in appe...2021-02-0944 minBetter Than HumanPotoo? What's a Potoo, Precious?Welcome back, everyone, to Better Than Human the Podcast Season 2!This week’s topic is the strange looking Potoo birds. These nocturnal insectivores’ spend their days perched on tree stumps, camouflaged like a stump. What’s noticeable about them, if you’re lucky enough to observe this mysterious bird, is their strange appearance. And trust us, Potoos are very strange, indeed.First we start with what Jennifer and Amber shouldn’t have to tell people: don’t believe everything you see or hear. Think about it first. Does it make sense? Is it logical? Maybe do a quick G...2021-01-0642 minBetter Than HumanThe Most Epic Cats vs Dogs Debate Ever: Part TwoIn Part 2 of Better Than Human’s special 50th episode, who will win this epic debate of Cats vs Dogs? Will it be cats, or will dogs reign supreme? Dogs are great at sniffing things out, and are very useful at helping humans find things. Cats have far fewer scent receptors than dogs, however, cats may be better at discerning different smells, so should we try training them to sniff things out for us? Or more importantly could we train a cat?Cats are more independent and less needy than dogs, is that a point for...2020-12-2354 minBetter Than HumanThe Most Epic Cats vs Dogs Debate: Part OneIn Better Than Human’s special 50th episode, throughout time it has been debated, with no clear winner, if cats are better than dogs. Who will win this epic debate of Cats vs Dogs?It's Amber vs Jennifer, sister vs sister, the battle that was always meant to be. Listen as the sisters use facts and evidence to prove, once and for all, which are better. Will it be cats, or will dogs reign supreme?Whose side are you on Team Amber in camp dog, or Team Jennifer in camp cat?Listen as we...2020-12-1648 minBetter Than HumanIt's the Most Horrible Time of the Year Says the GrinchThe Grinch is a fictional character created by Dr. Seuss. He is best known as the main character of the children's book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1957). Hairy, pear-shaped, and snub-nosed, the Grinch has spent the past 53 years living in seclusion on a cliff, overlooking the town of Whoville. The Grinch is mean-tempered, with the consensus among the Whos being that he was born with a heart "two sizes too small". He especially hates the Christmas season. While we can all agree with the Grinch's anti-consumerism message, are there other reasons to dislike the holiday season? Listen a...2020-12-0954 minBetter Than HumanLet It Snow: Pseudomonas Syringae, The Bacteria that Helps You Build a SnowmanPseudomonas syringae is a rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacterium with polar flagella. It is a plant pathogen that can infect a wide range of plants, which you probably don’t find interesting, but the fact that they may control the weather might peak your interest. Think walking in a winter wonderland.First though, Cat's won our Twitter poll, (Dogs vs. Cat's coming soon), but as Amber points out, Dog people might be more likely to go outdoors and less like to be shut-ins like Jennifer, which makes Cat people more likely to be on Twitter voting in our poll. Also...2020-12-0247 minBetter Than HumanAye-Aye, The Little-Known (Not Evil) Lemur of MadagascarThis week on Better Than Human, Jennifer and Amber explore the little-known lemur of Madagascar known as the Aye-Aye. But first, the co-hosts bitch about something all women are probably familiar with, and what most women probably find incredibly irritating: mansplaining. Women, you know what we’re talking about. Men, listen and learn. We also ask if growing your own cells in a petri dish, and then eating said cells, is cannibalism, or is it vegetarian? Back in the day, before Google (anyone else remember those days?), Amber did a project on Aye-Ayes, and recently was...2020-11-2553 minBetter Than HumanHellbender: The Sentinel Snot Otter, the largest salamanders of North AmericaThis week’s topic, Hellbenders Salamanders. Also called snot otter, lasagna lizard, devil dog, mud-devil, Allegheny alligator, and mud dog, Hellbenders are the largest salamanders of North America.But, first we talk about the stupidest things humans do, like laundry, and somehow the topic turns to cults, especially one of the most famous, called People Temple led by Jim Jones. The origin of the name "hellbender" is unclear, and probably derived from colonists who did not think these salamanders are as cute as Jennifer thinks they are. Despite misconceptions, Hellbenders are not poisonous; they just pro...2020-11-1848 minBetter Than HumanHooded Seals and Their Super Macho, Inflatable Bladder SeptumHow is everyone doing today? Amber assumes she'll spend all day crying, and if you're a decent American, you'll know why. Why not learn about the Hooded Seal as a distraction from this political nightmare? The hooded seal (Cystophora cristata) is a large true seal found only in the central and western North Atlantic. It is known for its uniquely elastic nasal cavity located at the top of its head, also known as a nose hood. But first we talk elections and Amber gives a PSA: Better Than Human believes and supports women, and any victim of se...2020-11-0450 minBetter Than HumanHalloween Part 4: Wendigos of Algonquin FolkloreIn this week's episode of Better Than Human, Amber and Jennifer dive right into our topic of the terrifying , blood-curdling Wendigo. The wendigo is a mythological creature born from the folklore of the First Nations Algonquin tribes located in the Great Lakes Region of Canada and Wisconsin. It is a monstrous malicious spirit that can possess a human being and turned them into a flesh-eating monster. Gaunt to the point of emaciation, with desiccated skin pulled tightly over its bones, skin colored ash-gray, and sunken coal like eyes, a wendigo invokes murder, insatiable greed, and uncontrolled hunger for human...2020-10-2856 minBetter Than HumanHalloween Part 3: The Origins of Vampires and How Modern Media Changed the FolkloreIn this week's episode of Better Than Human, Jennifer and Amber discuss the origins of vampires. In modern pop culture, vampires are generally pale, suave, sophisticated beings that feast on the blood of their victims in the dead of night. However, up until the 1800s, vampires were a far cry from how we see them today. Though they were not called vampires in ancient cultures, almost every European and Asian culture has their own vampiric folklore. Listen as Jennifer and Amber discuss the differences and learn how the modern interpretation evolved from these folklores. Also listen as t...2020-10-211h 00Better Than HumanBonus Halloween Part 2: The Amityville House and the Famous Tantallon Castle PhotographTime for a bonus episode, weird fam! Since Amber talked so much about Quantum Mechanics in last week's episode, Jennifer and Amber recorded a bonus episode on famous hauntings and/or famous ghost photos. We promise, no more Quantum Mechanics or theories drudged up from the depths of Amber's weird brain. Only true stories that prove (or if you are Jennifer, don't prove) that ghosts exists, including the tale Amityville and the famous Tantallon Castle ghost photograph. For more information on us, visit our website at betterthanhumanpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter @betterthanhuma1o...2020-10-2032 minBetter Than HumanHalloween Part 2: Inaccuracies of Ghost Hunting and Can Quantum Mechanics Prove Ghosts ExistDid you know that almost half of Americans believe in Ghosts? Are you one of those believers? Are you on the fence? Or do you need some scientific evidence to show that ghosts do, in fact, exist? First off, in coffee and complain, Amber proves she's been weird since childhood and Jennifer proves American idioms are strange. Then let us all agree that Wolverine Watchmen is a stupid name, and that the terrorists who plotted to kidnap Governor Whitmer were dangerous, but thankfully also idiots. On to this week’s topic: Ghosts. What is a ghos...2020-10-141h 09Better Than HumanHalloween Part 1: Zombies in Nature Are Scarier Than Those in Film and TelevisionIt’s the first week of October, so put on your weird hat and get ready for Better Than Human’s first Halloween themed episode on Zombies, in pop culture and in nature. (Yes, there are zombies in nature, according to Jennifer). First for Coffee and Complain: Designers, please make women’s clothing with pockets. And now for the main attraction: Zombies. The ideology of zombies were introduced to Western Culture from Haitian folklore, where the dead can be controlled by a malicious voodoo practitioner. Since then, Zombies have evolved drastically in pop culture, starting with the...2020-10-071h 03Better Than HumanThe Ancient Horseshoe Crab and Its Importance to Fighting Covid-19This week's topic is the Horseshoe Crab, which is one animal we wouldn't describe as cute, but they sure are a winner when it comes to evolution.But first for Coffee and Complain, Amber gives a PSA on why we shouldn’t make-up shame, and Jennifer’s PSA is to not drink poop. (Actually, it's don’t inhale tap water, because you could get a brain eating amoeba). Did you know that Horseshoe Crabs aren’t actually crabs, they’re more like water bugs, and that they evolved 450 million years ago? Horseshoe Crabs have way more eyes th...2020-09-3049 minBetter Than HumanThe Ultimate (And Cutest) Survivor: The Water Bear, Moss Piglet, TardigradeIn Coffee and Complain, we actually don’t complain this week, instead we talk Halloween and October, the best holiday and month, respectively, of the year. Do you believe in ghosts? Find out if Jennifer and Amber do. This week’s topic is the world’s ultimate survivor, Tardigrades, also called water bears or moss piglets (isn’t moss piglet the cutest name ever). Tardigrades are a phylum of over 1,000 water-dwelling, micro-animals that have been found everywhere on Earth, including Antarctica and the deepest parts of the world’s oceans. They can survive extreme heat and cold, extreme pre...2020-09-2355 minBetter Than HumanHeroes of the Animal Kingdom: Dogs, Giant Tortoises, Pigeons, and MoreAs a disclaimer, Better Than Humans does not condone animals sacrificing their lives for humans. We love animals. This whole podcast is about how animals are better than human. But this week we wanted to highlight and celebrate some heroic deeds by heroic animals that saved humans or their own species from extinction. Listen as Jennifer and Amber tell the amazing tales of animal heroes from of Trackr, a German shepherd dog who sniffed out survivors after 9/11, and the amazing messenger pigeon who saved two hundred soldiers during WWI to tales of beavers saving a young boy i...2020-09-1750 minBetter Than HumanThe African Black-Footed Cat, the Worlds Most Endearing and Ferocious HunterIn Water and Whine (we didn’t have coffee this week), Amber has perfect boobs. Isn’t she lucky? Disney canceled Christmas, because of Covid. The trump boat parade was sad, and like the rest of the Republican party, pathetic. The rich people’s boats caused the smaller boats to sink. And isn't that just the perfect metaphor for USA?Last week, Amber and Jennifer talked about a small cute mammal from Africa, this week we’re doing an adorable predator that hunts them, the Black-Footed Cat (Felis nigripes), also called the small-spotted cat, the smallest wild cat in Af...2020-09-1047 minBetter Than HumanThe 'Rediscovery' of the Somali Elephant ShrewIn Coffee and Complain: Amber is back in Ohio and heard about snakes slithering down unsuspecting human throats on the way down. We talk about how kink shaming is lame, and sometimes your parent's friends are ... not that bright. Also, white privilege DOES exist, even if you don't think so. You've heard of elephants, and you might have heard of a shrew, but you probably have not heard of the Elephant Shrew (actually called Sengis). It is the size of a rat, but actually closer related to an elephant than a rodent. Scientists recently rediscovered this species a...2020-09-0246 minBetter Than HumanIntelligent Design? I Don't Think So. Just ask Marine Mammals, the Spotted Hyenas, and Pandas.In this week's Coffee and Complain, we talk YouTube’s political ads, which you can’t turn off and are forced to watch, and are equivalent to watching fiction. The Golden State Killer was sentenced, thank you Michelle McNamara. An no one is surprised that all those racist people who donated to have a wall built got their money stolen. Despite what many think, evolution is not the survival of the fittest, but the survival of the just good enough. So sometimes evolution creates adaptations that decrease an organisms ability to survive but persists in the organism's popu...2020-08-2654 minBetter Than HumanQueen Alexandra's Birdwing, The Largest Butterfly (Not Bird) in the WorldOn coffee and complain, we talk Trump lacking basic human emotions, and how his attempt to destroy the Post Office could lead to an unstable government. Then onto this week’s topic, the big ass butterfly called Queen Alexandra's Birdwing, which is the largest butterfly in the World and is definitely not a bird.The interesting discovery of this Butterfly involved an English naturalist, a 2nd Baron, and was named after royalty. The Queen Alexandra's birdwing is an endangered animal which is restricted to approximately 40 square miles of coastal rainforest in Papua New Guin...2020-08-2054 minBetter Than HumanZ. Tholussum (The Beautiful Translucent Snail) and The Creatures of the Lukina Jama CaveIn Coffee and Complain, Amber discusses the 'joys' of the American Health Care System, and why we're recording this episode on zoom. Murder hornets are now definitely a thing in the USA. Good times. Good times. Jennifer talks zombie fungus in cicada and why Donald wants to ban TikTok in the US. (Follow Amber on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@l_a_mander)Then onto this weeks topic, Zospeum tholussum a cute, translucent snail that was recently discovered. They are a cave-dwelling species of air-breathing land snails found only in the Lukina Jama Cave, which is...2020-08-0546 minBetter Than HumanGMOs Continued: Genetically Modified Humans?In Coffee and Complain, Amber discusses an article about research that found people who refuse to social distance are not as intelligent as those who do. So if you want dump people to social distance then we need to dumb down how we explain the need for masks to them.Then onto this weeks topic, a continuation of last week's episode on genetically modified organisms. First we talk genetically modified bugs. Should we eradicate mosquitoes from the face of the Earth? We can make a good argument for GMO mosquitoes, but what about humans? Genetically modifying humans i...2020-07-2232 minBetter Than HumanThe Ultimate MimickerIn recent events, we lost a star. Not our star, obviously, but a star. Scientists aren't quite sure exactly what happened to it. Perhaps, the Dalek stole it. In other news, Alabama students hold Covid-19 parties. The hosts of this podcast cannot believe anyone needs to be told how dumb that truly is. Then Amber and Jennifer delve into why the Mimic Octopus is better than human. First discovered off the coast of Indonesia in 1998, this relatively small octopus has been observed mimicking numerous different sea animals. Unlike many other mimics in the animal kingdom, the mimic o...2020-07-0844 minBetter Than HumanEpisode 25: Unicorns, The Myths, The LegendsIt is believed that the first Unicorn image was recorded by the Indus Valley Civilization on the Unicorn Seal found at the archaeological site Mohenjo-daro, but it was the Greeks that popularized the creature. Greeks did not think that Unicorns were myths, they recorded them in their history books. Then they became popular during the middle ages, due to a poor translation of the bible, and from the rediscovery of Greek writings. But how did they go from a symbol of religion in the Middle Ages to our modern pop culture icon? And how did they become so ingrained...2020-06-2348 minBetter Than HumanGlorification of Stupidity Part One: What is Stupid?In this week's episode of Better Than Human, Amber shares some positive experiences of her day, and can't we all use some positivity these days. We talk about the Milgram experiments which showed that ordinary people are likely to follow orders given by an authority figure, or did it? Does absolute power corrupt? Probably. Should we let it? No.That leads to our topic this week, the Glorification of Stupidity. Why do praise stupid people? (Think reality TV shows). First we have to decide what we mean by stupidity? Is it some...2020-06-1035 minBetter Than HumanEnd Racism. Stay Angry For Change. And the Immortal Jellyfish And Its Implications for HumansFirst, a moment of silence for George Floyd and all the other Black lives lost to police brutality, racial injustice, and white supremacy. We need to stay angry, make change, and vote for people who will hold these murderers accountable. It is important that we do not forget.Better Than Human stands in solidarity with the Black community and the protesters who are challenging systemic racism and inequality. If you are as outraged by racism as we are, but not sure how to help, these are some good places to donate to: ACLU: https://action.a...2020-06-0350 minBetter Than HumanCaspian, The Ancient Mother of All HorsesWelcome back to Better Than Human, the Podcast. In this week's episodes, Jennifer recalls the harrowing tale of the time she fell off a horse. Humorous anecdote, or is it related to this week's topic?Speaking of our topic this week, it's the Caspian horse. Once prized by monarchs of the Persian empire, the Caspian were thought extinct until re-discovered by Louise Firouz in 1965 in Iran. Lost in time for centuries, the Caspian is believed to be the oldest domesticated horse species in the world and could have been lost to us again if not for the d...2020-05-1949 minBetter Than HumanThe Sensationalized Murder Hornet Is Not Trying to Murder *You*Welcome back to Better Than Human, the Podcast, this week Amber's weird hat is a full gas mask (think of the Dr. Who "Are You My Mummy" episode), because she is sick. We talk comics briefly, Amber and Jennifer agree they would both be antiheroes, and we touch on the X-Men's New 'New Warriors' which has a non binary character called Snowflake.Then onto "Murder Hornets" which are actually called the Asian Giant Hornet or scientifically named, Vespa mandarinia. Still waiting on the Entomological Society of America to decide on a common name, but they're l...2020-05-1255 minBetter Than HumanTyrannosaurus Rex, the Tyrant King of all KingsIn this week's episode, Amber is super grumpy because Jennifer hired plumbers who left without finishing their job, leaving us without water and plumbing for almost two days. Jennifer is NOT trying to kill Amber. Also, murder hornets are invading North America. This has been one Hell of a year.But I guess we can talk about Tyrannosaurus rex to distract us from life. Since it was first discovered in 1905, Tyrannosaurus Rex has become the most widely known dinosaur. It is the only dinosaur that is commonly known to the general public. Tyrannosaurus rex was o...2020-05-0651 minBetter Than HumanDon't Blame the Horseshoe BatIf a bat eats a different species of bat for dinner, is that considered bat-cannibalism? Amber and Jennifer are divided on the answer in this week's episode on the horeshoe bat, so it's up to you to be to the tie-breaker!In current events, we call out Mike Pence and Trump for refusing to wear face masks during a global pandemic. Speaking of Covid-19, scientists have traced the origin to ... the horesehoe bat. However, just because the horeshoe bat is the original host, does NOT mean that bats caused the pandemic. While bats may not...2020-04-2957 minBetter Than HumanTigers are Awesome, But Not Pets, and Joe Exotic is NOT the King of TigersIn 'current' events, we talk about Americans protesting the quarantine, and turns out, just like you can't fix stupid, you can't quarantine it either. Does America's Individualism, causes us to be selfish jerks?Amber rants about hunting, and Jennifer agrees that hunting does not make you manly unless you're hunting for food that you need. Then we're on to Amber's 2nd favorite animal, the magnificent tiger. The tiger (Panthera tigris) which is the largest cat species and is most recognizable for its dark vertical stripes on orange-brown fur. It is an apex predator with 9 subspecies, 6...2020-04-2258 minBetter Than HumanYear of the Rat-a-tat-tatHey, weird fam! It is the Year of the Rat, and this week's episode is all about these long-tailed rodents that tend to be looked down upon within our society. Rats, however, are intelligent, clean, social, and resourceful animals that can survive almost anywhere. During our current-ish news section, we discuss the CDC's new guidelines on masks and how Trump is a big, fat liar (though, what else is new in that regard). Then we delve into the history of rats. What makes a rat, a rat? How are rats used in scientific research? (Spoiler a...2020-04-1554 minBetter Than HumanEpisode 14: Lord Howe Island Stick Bug: The Not-So-Extinct Tree LobsterOn this week's episode of Better Than Human, Jennifer and Amber are probably even MORE amusing when they're PMSing and arguing with each other over an Invader Zim lunchbox. During our current-ish news section, we discuss how Tucker Carlson and Fox News think being 'woke' is a bad thing. The opposite would be asleep, I guess? Because going through life 'asleep' sounds awesome! (#sarcasm) And are Civil War Monuments participation trophies? Sorry racists (not sorry), yes they are. This week's topic is Dryococelus australis, known more familiarly as the Lord Howe Island Stick Bug. The large insect, t...2020-04-0550 min