Episode 68: Superorganisms
Nature Boy: The Podcast
Large groups of related organisms occasionally behave in ways similar to single multicellular organisms. This phenomenon is especially prevalent in insects, especially in the order Hymenoptera. If this order is ever split it will be unable to wear white at its wedding. The fearsome threesome of Michael, Marschal and Jon tackle this phenomenon as well as some current science news. Link to video podcast:
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Episode 67: Fad Diets
Nature Boy: The Podcast
Nothing tastes as good as being fit feels, except for candy, ice cream, butter, steak, onion rings, french fries, beer, bacon, pie, cake, bagels with cream cheese, empanadas, tortas, grilled cheese sandwiches, french toast, pancakes, marmalade, chili, cheesecake, lard, milk, etc. The Nature Boy crew tackles some popular methods for dropping that quarantine weight and generally has a lovely time together in this thrilling episode! Video podcast can be found here:
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Episode 66: Genomics
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The Nature Boy crew assembles sans-Marschal for a discussion of genomics. Not to be confused with gnomics, or the study of gnomes. Link to video version of podcast:
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Episode 65: Insects (Pollinators)
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Jess misses this one as she completes her PhD program and officially becomes Dr. Toth! Please send all gifts to Jonathan Montgomery, cash is preferred. Michael, Marschal and Jon lead you through a discussion of the phylum Arthropoda in general with a focus on the class Insecta, specifically focusing on the role they play in pollination. Fun is had, things are learned, and haters are consistently dabbed on. Video podcast can be found here:
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Episode 64: Vaccines
Nature Boy: The Podcast
Following a string of episodes relating to current events, the Nature Boy crew snatches at the low-hanging fruit that is 'vaccines' for this episode's topic. In their longest episode to date the dream team diverts down various tangential paths, but as a great poet once said, "What's wrong with taking the back streets?". You never know if you don't go, so go ahead and listen in! Link to video:
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Episode 63: Death
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The Nature Boy crew keeps it light with a discussion of death. Everyone does it, but what makes it so popular? Tune in and find out! Link to video:
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Episode 62: 2020 Wrap-up
Nature Boy: The Podcast
The Nature Boy crew assembles once again to discuss a real bummer of a year. Science news is reviewed, hearts are broken, and as always, hair and teeth look flawless. Sit back with your old chums and enjoy the review of the latest year of Nature Boy's podcast dominance! Link to YouTube video of episode:
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Episode 61: Competition
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The Nature Boy crew goes head to head to head in this one! Who will win the ultimate showdown of current science news and peer-reviewed articles? Whoever wins, so do you as a listener! Link to video:
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Episode 60: Video Games
Nature Boy: The Podcast
What's up you epic gamers out there! This week the Nature Boy crew discusses video games, their impact on cognition, and has a wonderful time in general! That along with a roundup of science news makes this an episode you don't want to miss. So snag a mushroom, stomp a goomba and join us! A video recording of this episode is available here:
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Episode 59: New Plant Science
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Three plant biologists finally speak about plant biology! Video of this podcast can be found at this YouTube link:
info_outlineThis episode was originally recorded in March, as individuals began taking the Coronavirus seriously. As such, a large portion of the show is dedicated to no longer topical subjects. But stick around for this time capsule of a simpler age and enjoy some spooky subjects as well!