Here we go: SIX more raccoon experts, because one episode is not enough for the wonders of these terrific trash bandits. Revel in the raccoon love and hear about presidential pets, neuronal density, why raccoonologists walk out on the job, their fabled intelligence, how Aesop's Fables factor into raccoonology, and the comfort of the male gaze?
Oct 9
Horror Neurobiology (WATCHING SCARY STUFF) with Austin Lim
Thrills. Chills. Hiding behind your hands. It’s officially SPOOKTOBER month with a huge, fascinating (and I promise, mellow) episode on why humans watch horror, and what’s happening in your brain. Not only do we have the author of “Horror on the Brain: the Neuroscience Behind Sci ... Show More
2h 17m
May 2024
Screaming Frogs, "Talking" Mushrooms, Nonbinary Birds
Sociolinguist Erica Brozovsky joins the show to discuss talkative fungi, Amanda Reed chats about nonbinary birds, and Rachel gets into animal sounds—especially the ones we can't hear. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest fact ... Show More
49m 54s
Feb 2021
No Such Thing As A Sneaky Badger Swapsie
Dan, James, Anna and Andrew discuss badgers, bombers, bees and books ...of the audio varietyVisit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes.
52m 36s
Jul 2024
Surgery For Ants, Hot Sharks, Too Many Galaxies
Astrophysicist and folklorist Moiya McTier rejoins the show to talk about how there are too many galaxies out there. Plus, Sara Kiley talks about sharks of yore and Rachel explains how ants are becoming little mini surgeons. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by ... Show More
53m 46s
Aug 2019
Creature Feature: Go Home Nature, You're Drunk
Join the guys as they make a return appearance on Creature Feature, the podcast that takes a critter’s eye view to explore how animal behavior parallels the behavior of humans. In this episode, Katie Goldin and the guys explore some of the strangest quirks of animal anatomy... an ... Show More
1h 32m
Oct 2024
BONUS: Strange Theft & Feeding Raccoons
On today's Bonus ep: How do you say raccoon?! Plus, robbing vehicles, Spen's cement mixer ride, James Blunt/Blunty McBluntFace changes his name, Vogue was right about cows and a parenting AITA.
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18m 33s