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The Carola Frequency
The Carola Frequency56| Intim! Quantenheilung - wie alles begann......und wie mein Freund damals auf meine spirituelle Entwicklung reagiert hat Bereit für eine intime Reise in die spirituelle Wildnis? 🌟 In dieser Podcast-Folge packe ich aus über meinen Beginn mit Quantenheilung und die emotionale Achterbahnfahrt vom spirituellem Underdog zur vollen Manifestationsmacht! Picture this: Ich hab grad "Ein neues Ich" von Joe Dispenza gelesen, komme frisch aus dem Quantenheilungsseminar und bin so on fire und bereit, die Welt der spirituellen Heilung zu erobern. Dann mache ich einen Scherz übers Handauflegen und mein Freund reagiert wie ein wildgewordener Stier…💥 Das hat gesessen, meine Witches. Ich fühlte mich verletzt bis...
2026-02-1427 minKapitalverbrechen
Kapitalverbrechen#20: Neue Heimat - Wie man 400.000 Sozialwohnungen für 1 Mark verkauft400.000 Wohnungen für eine D-Mark. Das klingt wie ein schlechter Scherz, war aber das bittere Ende des einst größten gemeinnützigen Baukonzerns Europas.   In dieser Folge von "Kapitalverbrechen" blicken wir auf den Fall Neue Heimat. Was als soziales Vorzeigeprojekt der Gewerkschaften begann, endete in einem Sumpf aus Korruption, verdeckten Geschäften und purem Größenwahn. Wir zeigen, wie sich die Führungsetage um "King Albert" Vietor bereicherte, während sie Wasser predigte und Wein trank.   Doch dieser Wirtschaftskrimi ist mehr als Geschichte. Er ist der Ursprung der heutigen Wohnungsnot. Wir analysieren, wie...
2026-01-0530 minThe C Word (M4A Feed)
The C Word (M4A Feed)Natural History Museum Denmark Takeover SWe are delighted to present this takeover from the Conservation team at the Natural History Museum in Denmark, join them for this first instalment! CHAPTERS: 00.20- Welcome to the Natural History Museum! and Introduction 04.40- Meet the team 05.37- Natural History Conservation training opportunities 12.26- What makes our collections different to other collection types 17.20- Objects or Specimens?? 19.57- Fresh Preparations 22.40- Natural History Conservation as a speciality 26.30- A different approach to treatments and museum culture 30.00- Welcome to curator Dr Mark Scherz and his lovely leatherback turtle! LINKS: The Leatherback Turtle story: https://www.s...
2025-11-1442 minDas Geheimnis – Musikalische Rätsel und Krimis zum Mitraten
Das Geheimnis – Musikalische Rätsel und Krimis zum MitratenKater Vivaldi: die Rettung der KätzchenDiesmal gerät Kater Vivaldi in eine nervenaufreibende Rettungsaktion: drei kleine Kätzchen auf einem instabilen Müll-Floß treiben auf einen gefährlichen Wasserfall zu! Ob Vivaldi sie retten kann? Eine Geschichte von Cee NeudertDieses Geheimnis-Rätsel rund um und mit Kater Vivaldi hat dir gefallen? Klick hier - da gibt's noch mehr. In unserem Podcast "Das Geheimnis - Musikalische Rätsel und Krimis zum Mitraten" findest du auch Rosas Dorfgeschichten, Elfenzauber, die Fälle von Rocko, Frau Krüger, Berta Knurr, La Banda Capelli oder Remus und Oda. Lauter spannende Musikkrimigeschichten. Außerdem...
2025-11-0726 minSquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 36: Is this a mosasaur?Happy World Lizard Day! Today we talk about the biggest lizards that ever roamed the Earth: mosasaurs! These giant aquatic lizards are often forgotten when we talk about shape diversity in squamates, but they were some of the most specialised and remarkable lizards ever. We dive into their diversity, history, origins, and extinction in this special episode. We also talk about the incredible Mirasaurus, the weird new reptile with bizarre integument structures that recently made the cover of Nature with an illustration by co-host Gabriel! Remember that you can watch the full episode with video at youtube...
2025-08-141h 16SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 35: The Elephant Trunk Snake in the RoomHappy World Snake Day! Today, we talk about snake ecosystem services, human-snake conflicts, and opine on various snake-related outreach personalities you probably know from television or youtube. Be prepared for some hot takes as we finally address the elephant trunk snake in the room! Remember that you can watch the full episode with video at youtube.com/@squamatespod! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full notes and references, go to squamatespod.com Links, Citations, and Other Resources Check out other things going on...
2025-07-161h 56SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 34: M-m-m-my Pogona!We dive into one of the most popular pet reptiles in the trade: Pogona vitticeps, the bearded dragon—its relatives, origins in the trade, and popularity. Remember that you can watch the full episode with video at youtube.com/@squamatespod! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full notes and references, go to squamatespod.com Episode Citations ExoTerra website on Pogona vitticeps, including discussion of their origins in the trade Episode shout-outs: Bill Strand – Chameleon Academy Podcast Follow the s...
2025-07-081h 29SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 33: Chameleon Day Bonanza!What is this‽ Two episodes in one week‽ That’s right! It’s May 9th, International Chameleon Day! In this episode, we give a deep dive into chameleon diversity, ecology, and evolution, and chameleon analogues across the world! Remember that you can watch the full episode with video at youtube.com/@squamatespod! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full notes and references, go to squamatespod.com Works in Frogress: Get Ethan’s Skink Zine! Also in physical format! See more awesome illustrations like this one:
2025-05-091h 53SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 32: It was only a (cloacal) kiss, how did it end up like this?Hiral is a Doctor of Science now, Mark is about to become an Associate Professor, and the art world continues to be mad and heavily affected by changes to the social media landscape! In this episode, we talk about art and scientific illustration, hemipenes, ectothermy, snake and salamander courtship and reproduction, and what you can do to help your local amphibians. Remember that you can watch the full episode with video at youtube.com/@squamatespod! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full notes and references, go to...
2025-05-071h 16Just the Zoo of Us
Just the Zoo of Us286: A Review of the Animal Kingdom in Miniature w/ Dr. Mark D. Scherz!Join Ellen & special guest, evolutionary biologist and herpetologist Dr. Mark D. Scherz, for a look through the magnifying glass at miniaturized animals. Our guest studies species who have shrunk down to incredibly small sizes, like frogs and chameleons who could gather on the tip of your finger, and he has some fascinating insights into why and how animals get so darn itty bitty and what could be stopping them from getting any itty bittier. We discuss silliness in scientific names, assuming a spherical frog in a vacuum, chameleons called B. nana, whether jawbones spark joy, how many brain cells...
2025-05-011h 22SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 30: Nolite te serpentes biteyouonyourbumIn this episode we talk about how many people are getting bitten by venomous snakes in South Africa, and how reporting encounters like this can help to reduce morbidity and mortality from snakebite: all the topic of a new paper by co-host Hiral Naik! Remember that you can watch the full episode with video at youtube.com/@squamatespod! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full notes and references, go to squamatespod.com Episode Citations Seneci, L., Hall, A.S., Glaw, F. & Scherz, M...
2025-02-101h 30Agathas Memories
Agathas Memories143 - Miss Marple Tells a Story / Miss Marple erzählt eine Geschichte (Radio-Geschichte, 1934)Miss Marple erzählt selbst - und glänzt Miss Marple Tells a Story, zuerst ausgestrahlt von der BBC am 11. Mai 1934 um 21.20 Uhr, gelesen von der der Schauspielerin Glady Young. Im Druck zuerst im Magazin Home Journal am 25 May 1935 unter dem Titel Behind Closed Doors. In Buchform im UK erst 1979 in „Miss Marples Final Cases and Two Other Stories“ veröffentlicht. Im Deutschen zuerst erschienen 1981 in „Es riecht nach Mord, Miss Marple“ (Scherz Verlag) - aktuell zu finden in „Das große Miss-Marple-Buch“, erschienen im Atlantik-Verlag, unter dem Titel „Miss Marple erzählt eine Geschichte“. Links https://en.wik...
2024-11-2512 minRadiowissen
RadiowissenRussland und seine Geheimdienste - Der lange Schatten des KGBPutin ist ehemaliger KGB-Agent. Das beeinflusst seine Politik und sein Weltbild. Doch wie einflussreich sind die russischen Geheimdienste bis heute? Haben sie den russischen Staat gekapert? Ein ehemaliger Spion kannte Putin persönlich und berichtet über den langen Schatten des KGB. Von Jerzy SobottaCredits Autor dieser Folge: Jerzy Sobotta Regie: Frank Halbach Es sprachen: Hemma Michel, Andreas Neumann Technik: Monika Gsaenger Redaktion: Thomas Morawetz Im Interview:Sergei Jirnov, ehem. KGB-AgentMark Galeotti, britischer Geheimdienst- und Russland-Experte† Andreas Hilger, Historiker und ehem. Leiter der Max-Weber-Stiftung in Tbilissi, Geor...
2024-09-2623 minSquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 28: All day and all of the night (feat. Herpetological Highlights!)An unexpected crossover is afoot! Hiral and Mark met up with Dr Tom Major and Benjamin M. Marshall of the Herpetological Hightlights Podcast while they were at the 10th World Congress of Herpetology in Kuching, Malaysia. We sat down together and talked about the amazing conference, podcasts, and the herpetological community at large. We had such a great time! Remember that you can watch the full episode with video at youtube.com/@squamatespod! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full notes and references, go to squamatespod.com.
2024-09-1141 minHerpetological Highlights
Herpetological Highlights205 SquaMates Podcast CrossoverAt the World Congress of Herpetology in Borneo we had the pleasure of meeting Mark and Hiral from the SquaMates Podcast, and took the opportunity to record an episode together. You can watch the video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ptXlOtEzivs  Check out Mark D. Scherz, Ethan Kocak, Gabriel Ugueto, and Hiral Naik in the SquaMates Podcast: http://squamatespod.com/  Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlights Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/herphighlights/shop Full reference list available here: http://www.herphighlights.podbean.com ...
2024-09-1144 minSquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 26: Let’s talk about snakes, babyIn this episode we gently debate subspecies, and then dive into several snake papers, from their anomalously extensive and rapid diversification, to a recent taxonomic change. Regrettably the audio on this episode was affected by a technical error, so it is far less than our usual quality (Ethan and Hiral are a little quiet, sorry!). Hopefully it doesn’t affect the listening experience too badly! Remember that you can watch the full episode with video at youtube.com/@squamatespod! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full notes an...
2024-07-291h 46SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 25: Micrurus brings all the boys to the yardIn this episode we talk about a really cool predation observation, the importance of publishing behavioural or observational notes, and some follow-up on the anaconda mess from Episode 24. Remember that you can watch the full episode with video at youtube.com/@squamatespod! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full notes and references, go to squamatespod.com Episode Citations Bringsøe, H. & Dreyer, N.P. (2024) Kleptoparasitism in Micrurus mipartitus (Squamata, Elapidae) competing for the same Caecilia sp. (Gymnophiona, Caeciliidae) in western Colombia. Herpetozoa, 37:77–84. DOI: 10.3897/her...
2024-05-091h 15SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 24: Green Anaconda don’t want noneIn this episode we talk about the breaking news that caecilians produce milk‽, and get into some recent taxonomic works on anacondas and eyelash palm-pitvipers. Content warning: this episode contains several Hot Takes. Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full (extensive) notes (and references), go to http://www.squamatespod.com Episode Citations Wake, M.H. (2024) Amphibian hatchlings find mother’s milk. Science, 383(6687):1060–1061. DOI: 10.1126/science.ado2094 Mailho-Fontana, P.L., Antoniazzi, M.M., Coelho, G.R., Pimenta, D.C., Fernandes, L.P., Kupfer, A., Brodie, E.D...
2024-04-181h 22SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 22: Neil Caiman and CrewThe Mates are back after two and a half years of hiatus! They talk about all that’s happened in the intervening time, and where we are going from here! Episode notes can get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full (extensive) notes (and references and beautiful pictures), go to http://www.squamatespod.com Get yourself a copy of Ethan’s book, Moistly Harmless! Hiral is featured in this phenomenal book on Women in Herpetology! Go check out the Global Women in Herpetology project, over at https://www...
2024-02-121h 43LIMA CHARLIE - Loud and Clear
LIMA CHARLIE - Loud and Clear#19. Podcast - Update und meine 5 Lieblingsbücher#19. Podcast - Update und meine 5 Lieblingsbücher Nicholas Taleb – Skin In The Game von 2018 --> ⁠https://amzn.to/3KmT1z6⁠ Intelligente freie Menschen, Macher mit einem gesunden Ego sind mir die Liebsten. Die Schriften und teilweise die Ansichten von Taleb haben schlichtweg mein Denken und somit auch meine Art und Weise zu leben verändert! Das ist weder ein Scherz noch übertrieben. Demnach, lest seine Werke! Peter Thiel – ZERO TO ONE (Wie Innovation unsere Gesellschaft rettet) von 2014 --> https://amzn.to/3Igktf7 Knappe 200 Seiten die mein Denken verändert haben! Peter Thiel ist einer der Gründer von PayPal und Palantir, sowi...
2023-06-251h 13New Species
New Species20 New Species of Frogs with Mark ScherzThe frogs are back! In a year of episodes rich in amphibians, New Species rounds out 2022 with Dr. Mark Scherz and his paper describing 20 new species of frogs from Madagascar. This paper has everything! Barcode fishing, large-scale scientific collaboration, and plenty of fascinating frog facts. The real question I should have asked Mark is how he became an expert in Brygoomantis calls - as you’ll hear in this episode, he’s very accomplished. Do you want to share your thoughts on the podcast? Please do so here: https://forms.gle/fnXUuiNknRFadXWj6 Mark Scherz’s paper...
2022-12-2728 minDarwin\'s Deviations
Darwin's DeviationsRemastered EP1: Skin-Shedding CringefestPLEASE SKIP THIS EPISODE!!!...unless you want to experience cringe so bad it will make YOU crawl out of your own skin! But really....this episode is NOT an accurate representation of what the rest of my podcast is like...the only thing it accurately depicts...is how dishonest portrayal of politeness, decency and what you perceive as "mass appeal" (and using Audacity for the first time EVER) are a recipe for failure! This episode exists just to be mocked by my future self...cuuz at least I cannot sue myself for slander and harassment! :D ======================
2022-10-0814 minDarwin\'s Deviations
Darwin's DeviationsRemastered EP1: Fish-Scaled Gecko: Skin-Shedding CringefestPLEASE SKIP THIS EPISODE!!!...unless you want to experience cringe so bad it will make YOU crawl out of your own skin! But really....this episode is NOT an accurate representation of what the rest of my podcast is like...the only thing it accurately depicts...is how dishonest portrayal of politeness, decency and what you perceive as "mass appeal" (and using Audacity for the first time EVER) are a recipe for failure! This episode exists just to be mocked by my future self...cuuz at least I cannot sue myself for slander and harassment! :D ======================
2022-08-0731 minA1A.Productions
A1A.ProductionsIsland Time Radio Show- 03-21-223-21-22 show- Cindy Muir interview with Aaron Scherz @ Lonestar Lua, DK interview with Kirstie Kraus @ Music on the Bay. Mark Woods "Tiki Tender drink recipes". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a1a-media-network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-232h 00Chuzpe – jung und irgendwie jüdisch
Chuzpe – jung und irgendwie jüdischCHUZPE mit Noodnik (Victoria Borochov & Mark Napadenski)Noodnik ist die Zeitschrift der Jüdischen österreichischen Hochschüler:innen (JÖH) und wurde im Juni 2021 nach 20 Jahren Stillstand neu gegründet. In dieser Podcastfolge ist Chefin vom Dienst – und Vorstandsmitglied der JÖH – Victoria Borochov, sowie Noodnik-Redakteur und Kunststudent Mark Napadenski zu Gast. Gemeinsam reden wir über das Bedürfnis, sich selbst ein Sprachrohr zu schaffen, über die Kulturteile des Noodniks und über (ACHTUNG: SCHERZ) dystopische Zukunftsvisionen.
2021-12-0243 minHerpetological Highlights
Herpetological Highlights089 Flummoxed by FluorescenceFluorescing frogs (toadlets) and glowing geckos are topics of discussion this episode. We dig into the whys and ecological context of glowing, but really there remains a lot to learn. Carrying over from last episode is a wonderful Bungarus for the Species of the Bi-week. Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlights FULL REFERENCE LIST AVAILABLE AT: herphighlights.podbean.com Main Paper References: Prötzel D, Heß M, Schwager M, Glaw F, Scherz MD. 2021. Neon-green fluorescence in the desert gecko Pachydactylus rangei caused by iridophores. Scientific Reports 11:297. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-7...
2021-05-2547 minSquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 19: Nobody Expects the Lacey ImpositionAfter a corona-induced hiatus, the Mates are back with a looser format and some deep dives on tiny chameleons, glowing geckos, and the much debated Lacey act! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full (extensive) notes (and references and beautiful pictures), go to http://www.squamatespod.com Works in Froggress National Geographic Article featuring Gabriel’s illustrations Get ready for the superstars of the story of life The first three books in @Ben_garrod‘s #Extinct series are out on 13th May...
2021-04-122h 04New Species
New SpeciesEpisode 1: New Species-- or new genus? Tiny frogs from Southeast Asia!Our guest for this episode, Dr. Mark Scherz, is one of the authors of a recent paper about a new genus (!!) of tiny frogs, Nanohyla, from Southeast Asia, the "pygmy narrow-mouthed frogs."  We learn about these amazing frogs that are 10 - 15 millimeters (about a half inch) long, get to listen to the call of a possibly new species of frog, and talk with Dr. Scherz about how to decide that a new genus is needed for this group of frogs.  Additionally, Dr. Scherz discusses why it's important for people to know about these frogs, and some possible applications of th...
2021-01-2034 minInto The Wilderness with Byron Pace
Into The Wilderness with Byron PaceDr Mark Scherz: The importance of species in conservation. Madagascar / herpetology / frogs / evolution / DNA / barcodingFor the first show of 2021 we are joined by herpetologist and evolutionary biologist, Dr Mark Scherz. We dive into the reasons why naming species is important for conservation, the idea of taxonomic inflation, the problem with habitat fragmentation, the concept of ecosystem functionality and what the hell we mean by DNA barcoding. That's just for the warm-up. For all the links on Dr Mark Scherz, visit: www.markscherz.com To support the show visit: www.byronpace.com or www.patreon.com/byronpace For more in Modern Huntsman visit: www.modernhuntsman.com
2021-01-131h 51Darwin\'s Deviations
Darwin's Deviations17. Voeltzkow's Chameleon: Lost & FoundWe bring you our first (and only!) clean, non-explicit episode ever! NO...it is NOT a Christmas episode!  Furcifer voeltzkowi are sneaky little guys that are not afraid to... die young :( Actually, their survival depends  on it! Join us as we delve into the life of a lizard species which is not new....but was lost to science....so we rediscovered it.....because we destroy so many species each year we are running out of new ones to discover, so science needs to rely on remakes just like Hollywood! But heeey....this one also loooves to pull a...
2020-12-2311 minDarwin\'s Deviations
Darwin's Deviations1. Fish-Scaled Gecko: Skin-Shedding CringefestPLEASE SKIP THIS EPISODE!!!...unless you want to experience cringe so bad it will make YOU crawl out of your own skin! But really....this episode is NOT an accurate representation of what the rest of my podcast is like...the only thing it accurately depicts...is how dishonest portrayal of politeness, decency and what you perceive as "mass appeal" (and using Audacity for the first time EVER) are a recipe for failure! This episode exists just to be mocked by my future self...cuuz at least I cannot sue myself for slander and harassment! :D ======================
2020-10-0212 minSquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 18: Amici manere domi!Here’s episode 18, a Works in Froggress episode, featuring the Mates, Dr Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, talking about what’s going on in their new lives stuck inside—Ethan’s setting off on a freelancing lifestyle, Gabriel has been tweaking the same illustration forever, and Mark is working on FIIIIIIIIIISH! The Mates then dive into a discussion about Uroplatus geckos! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full (extensive) notes (and references and beautiful pictures), go to http://www.squamatespod.com A note: this episode w...
2020-06-201h 42SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 17: Malayopython and the Glowing TailWe’re back with Episode 17! In this Breaking Newts episode, the Mates, Dr Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, talk about the coolest new research in herpetology and Gabriel’s extremely squeaky chair! Featuring a few controversial new bits of science, some amazing turtles, diverse salamanders, and glowing, bony amphibians! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full (extensive) notes (and references), go to http://www.squamatespod.com A note: this episode was recorded on the 24th of April 2020, a time when most of humanity seemed unit...
2020-06-011h 43Chameleon Academy Podcast
Chameleon Academy PodcastThe Panther Chameleon Species with Dr. Mark ScherzDr. Mark Scherz joins me to discuss the different colors of Furcifer pardalis. Are they species? morphs? locales? The answers may not be ours yet, but Mark gives us discussion points to think about.
2020-05-1541 minSquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 16: Sex-bias in herpetologyEpisode 16 is here, in this episode we—Dr Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak—feature an interview with Professor Emily Taylor of Cal Poly, and two of her students, Isabelle Barnes and Katie Rock, talking about their amazing dataset about sex biases in publishing in herpetology, recorded at the 9th World Congress of Herpetology in Dunedin, New Zealand. Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full (extensive) notes (and references), go to http://www.squamatespod.com For more information about the dataset we talk about, check out P...
2020-04-1241 minChameleon Academy Podcast
Chameleon Academy PodcastThree New Calumma Species with Dr. Mark ScherzWelcome back to part two of my conversation with Mark Scherz as we get deep into the three newly described species that a team of scientists just described. Mark was part of that team and is giving us an insight into their findings. I invite you to sit back and get a guided tour of these species from one of the paper's authors.
2020-04-0332 minChameleon Academy Podcast
Chameleon Academy PodcastSpecies Talk with Dr. Mark ScherzDr. Mark Scherz joins me today for the first of a two part series on species and a paper describing three newly described species of Madagascar Chameleon. Today we talk about what a species is and why that matters to us chameleon keepers.
2020-03-2745 minSquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 15: And now for something completely differentWe’re back with Episode 15! In this Works in Froggress and Discussion episode, the Mates, Dr Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, talk about what they’ve been up to since October 2019, and discuss the event of the year, the 9th World Congress of Herpetology in Dunedin, New Zealand. Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full (extensive) notes (and references), go to http://www.squamatespod.com Episode Citations Ratsoavina, F.M., Scherz, M.D., Tolley, K.A., Raselimanana, A.P., Glaw, F. & Vences, M...
2020-03-081h 13SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 14: And Another Thing…Dr Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak are back for a new start in 2020 and a small change to our episode format! In this Breaking Newts episode, we highlight important herpetological papers published since October 2019! Episode Citations Post, Y., Puschhof, J., Beumer, J., Kerkkamp, H.M., de Bakker, M.A.G., Slagboom, J., de Barbanson, B., Wevers, N.R., Spijkers, X.M., Olivier, T., Kazandjian, T.D., Ainsworth, S., Iglesias, C.L., van de Wetering, W.J., Heinz, M.C., van Ineveld, R.L., van Kleef, R.G.D.M., Begthel, H., Korving...
2020-02-2057 minSquaMates
SquaMatesSquamates Ep. 13: Mostly HumbugsWe are the worst, but at least we have an Episode 13, unlike a certain podcast we know. In this long-delayed episode, it’s just two of your normal co-hosts, Dr Mark D. Scherz and Gabriel Ugueto, in a more laid-back, chatty format than the usual! In this thirteenth episode, the structure of the show is a bit different, but we do talk about biogeography and conservation of some geckos and frogs from Madagascar, how exciting we find turtles, and some really cool new science. Works in Frogress Mohan, A.V., Gehring, P.-S., Sch...
2019-11-151h 27SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 12: So Long, and Tanks for all our FrogsHere it is, Episode 12! In this episode, the Mates, Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, have some hot takes on wasp taxonomy (wtf?) and lizard functional groups! In this twelfth episode, we talk sailing frogs, how fast you have to walk to find the most snakes, lizard skulls, and flying geckos, and have a somewhat impassioned discussion of wasp taxonomy and a reductionist approach to lizard functional grouping! Our #HERper is Dr. Meg Stewart, and our main discussion is about squamate cognition! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your...
2019-08-082h 06SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 11: Life, the Sphaerodactylidae, and EverythingWe’re back for our belated anniversary episode, episode 11! In this episode, the Mates, Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, talk about the hottest new research in herpetology since April 2019! In this eleventh episode, we talk about salamander feet, burrowing lizard eyes, and the incredible gecko family Sphaerodactylidae. Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full (extensive) notes (and references), go to http://www.squamatespod.com Works in Froggress Mark’s three new papers: Scherz, M.D., Köhler, J., Vences...
2019-07-092h 06SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 10: The Rhacodactylus at the End of the UniverseBelated and disorganised, but it is finally here! Episode ten, with the Mates, Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, talking about the hottest new research in herpetology since March 2019! In this tenth episode, we talk about glowing frogs, diving snakes, twitter’s greatest HERpetologists, and New Caledonian geckos! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full (extensive) notes (and references), go to http://www.squamatespod.com Works in Frogress: Mark’s new paper on Mini mum, Mini scule, and Mini ature came out!
2019-05-091h 59Chameleon Academy Podcast
Chameleon Academy PodcastExpedition to Madagascar, Pt 2 with Mark ScherzMark Scherz is a scientist who studies the chameleons, frogs, and other reptiles and amphibians of Madagascar. Today he brings us with him on his latest expedition through interviews and audio journals recorded while he was in the forest. We learn what his team does and what daily work is like in the field. This expedition explores Montagne d'Ambre, a mountain in the northern tip of Madagascar. Although it is a popular tourist destination, only the entrance to the national park has been well studied. The peaks and other side of the mountain are new to herpetological...
2019-04-191h 02Chameleon Academy Podcast
Chameleon Academy PodcastExpedition to Madagascar, part 1In 2017, scientist Mark Scherz led a research team to Montagne d'Ambre in the northern tip of the island to study the difference elevation makes on speciation in chameleons and other reptiles and amphibians. During that expedition, he took an audio journal so that we on the podcast could go along with him and experience what a scientific expedition was like.
2019-04-1243 minSquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 9: The Herpetologist’s Guide to the GalaxyWhat? Another episode? So soon after the last? yes indeed! Episode nine is here, with the Mates, Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, talking about the hottest new research in herpetology since December 2018! In this ninth episode, we talk about Eleutherodactylus, yellow anacondas, painting with snake pee, and blind snakes in a great deal of detail! Our featured #HERper is Joan Beauchamp Procter, a visionary woman of the early 20th century! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full (extensive) notes (and references), go to http://w...
2019-03-252h 18SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 8: The Last AnoleAfter a work-frenzied hiatus, the SquaMates are back with an eighth episode! And it’s a special episode devoted to discussing the recent Anolis Newsletter! The show is hosted by Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, and we are joined by a special guest host, Dr. James T. Stroud! In this eighth episode, we fail to talk about anything but the newsletter, but it is packed with fun anecdotes and amazing observations—there should be enough entertainment for everyone! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full...
2019-03-152h 00SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 7: The Frog AwakensThe seventh episode of the SquaMates podcast—more amazing news, including five new herp genomes and a new siren, and a discussion that focusses on taxonomy! The show is hosted by Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak. In this seventh episode, we talk about a selection of new and newsworthy papers, including a new siren, five new reptile genomes (Lonesome George and the high-quality tegu genome!), and lizards in the Andes. Our main discussion is all about taxonomy, which we have a lot of strong opinions about. Our #HERper is the amazing Dr. Helen Beulah Tho...
2018-12-222h 21SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 6: Return of the ‘Anoli’The sixth episode of the SquaMates podcast—featuring some amazing new stories, including new iguanas and crocodiles, high-elevation herps, and some spectacular sea serpents! The show is hosted by Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak. In this sixth episode, we talk about the many newsworthy papers published in the last month, from complex genomic modelling to some really amazing new species, including one crocodile that is new, and one that is not! Our main discussion is about sea snakes, their diversity and specialisations. Our #HERper is Grace Olive Wiley, a controversial but amazing herper of hi...
2018-11-222h 46SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 5: The Pythons Strike BackThe fifth episode of the SquaMates podcast—with cool new papers, and a special surprise. The show is hosted by Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, and this week we’re joined by guest host, #HERper Helen Plylar! In this fifth episode, we talk about amphibian genome size evolution, the speciation of dusky salamanders (Desmognathus), and the Great Anolis Debate. We talk with Helen about her experience as a #HERper, and our main topic of discussion is her research on heat ‘vision’ in snakes. Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your...
2018-10-222h 21SquaMates
SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 4: A Newt HopeThe fourth episode of the SquaMates podcast! You wanted more snake genomes? You got them! You wanted more controversy? Double dose! This show is rife with bad puns and brilliant science, hosted by Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak! In this fourth episode, we revisit the Toxicofera, whinge about how busy we all are, mourn the loss of priceless collections, and bring you some hot new science from the last month! These breaking newts include some new snake genomes, some shockingly complicated methods, and a strong message of STAHP SENDING SALAMANDERS OVERSEAS! Our main discussion...
2018-09-222h 07Herpetological Highlights
Herpetological Highlights005 Monsters and DragonsThis episode is focused on venomous lizards. The first half is all about the desert specialist and ultra-efficient Gila Monster. With the latter portion covering possibly the most charismatic lizard still roaming the earth – the iconic Komodo Dragon. We explore how these lizards interact with their environments and discuss the existence of their venoms. At the end we have the usual Species of the Bi-week who also harbours a dangerous toxin. FULL REFERENCE LIST AVAILABLE AT: herphighlights.podbean.com   Main Paper References: French, Robert, Daniel Brooks, Anne-Michelle Ruha, Farshad Shirazi, Peter Chase, Keith Boe...
2017-07-111h 25Herpetological Highlights
Herpetological Highlights004 Day Gecko InvasionEpisode four is all about day geckos. We get into the lifestyles of these handsome creatures – first exploring Mauritian lowland forest day gecko’s choice of home. Following on from that, we chat about some cheeky Malagasy geckos with some peculiar dietary requirements, and then discuss the startling spread of giant day geckos on Reunion Island. Our Species of the Bi-Week is a gecko with a bizarre adaption to help it evade its foes. FULL REFERENCE LIST AVAILABLE AT: herphighlights.podbean.com   Main Paper References: Buckland, Steeves, Nik C. Cole, Ben Godsall, Javier Rodríg...
2017-06-271h 22Chameleon Academy Podcast
Chameleon Academy PodcastField Science with Mark ScherzMark Scherz is back to give us some insight into what it is like being a scientist in the wilds of Madagascar!
2017-04-2841 minChameleon Academy Podcast
Chameleon Academy PodcastMadagascar Environments with Mark ScherzMark Scherz is back to talk about what he saw first hand regarding the differences between Furcifer habitat and Calumma habitat. Mark is a scientist whose life mission is to finish describing the reptile and amphibian species of Madagascar.
2017-03-1059 minChameleon Academy Podcast
Chameleon Academy PodcastChameleon Taxonomy wth Mark ScherzJoin me as I talk with Mark Scherz and we learn about how chameleon species are determined and how they get their names! Mark studies the herpetofauna in Madagascar and gives us a fascinating insight into the life and work of a scientist studying chameleons!
2017-02-031h 10wunschmaschinenklang
wunschmaschinenklangqrz067 - vladimir estragonauf vladimir estragon haben alle gewartet. glücklich das land, in dem diese sentenz als scherz, satire, ironie und tiefere bedeutung verstanden wird. naja: saulustig (hat übrigens nichts mit schweinen zu tun, sondern leitet sich tatsächlich von saulus und paulus ab), jedenfalls. 1989 gab es in gesamtdeutschland die den brechtschen v-effekt mit punk transzendierende und extrapolierende gruppe vladimir estragon. dabei waren ulrike haage (früher bei den rainbirds: sampler, sequenzer, keyboards, flügel), fm einheit (früher mufti bei abwärts, deren geigerin margitta ich einst küssen durfte; danach neubauten und so weiter: metall, steine, elektronik), phil minton (früher bei m...
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