How Dolphins Work!

You might be familiar with the outlaw Johnny Ringo from the movie Tombstone. He was indeed a real-life black hat gunslinger, and a tragic figure at that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

There was a time less than 100 years ago when you could exchange your paper currency at the bank for actual gold. Gave folks a sense of stability, it did. Depending on your view, we either ruined or built our economies when money became just paper.See omnystudio.com/listener for ... Show More

Dopamine is perhaps the most talked-about, most misunderstood biochemical in our bodies. It’s linked to not only addiction and depravity, but also focus, motivation, and living a productive life. How can one molecule be so many things to so many people? Find out all about it in t ... Show More

<p>Today we visit SeaWorld to watch the dolphin and penguin performances. Listen in as this family discusses the show times. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2666</p> 

In this episode, we’ll explore these intelligent, playful marine mammals known for their friendliness and incredible behaviours. Learn how dolphins, part of the “toothed whale” family alongside orcas, differ from their close relatives and porpoises, and discover what makes them s ... Show More

In order to protect the planet, we have to care about it. And pop culture can sometimes help make nature more relatable and accessible. With that in mind, Sara and our amazing new guest co-host, Kristen, have some fun discussing the real-world counterparts to the sidekicks in the ... Show More

Chantal Braganza, a former On Docs producer and a senior editor at Chatelaine, joins host Colin Ellis to discuss the Netflix documentary "My Octopus Teacher." They explore the unusual bond between filmmaker Craig Foster and an octopus he discovers in a kelp forest off the coast o ... Show More

Join Floozeville's factory manager Mr. Shnews as he hosts Floozemania, the fun-filled flooze challenge show for kids! Today's challenge is a trivia bowl about sea creatures. Let's find out what you REALLY know about whales, sea horses, and starfish! 

We are partnering with Greenpeace and Crowd Network, so that we can continue to bring our listeners brilliant investigations. You can join Tortoise as a member to get early and ad-free access to new series and support our investigations at www.tortoisemedia.com/inviteWhat does it ... Show More

<p>In this Bonus Episode Sebastian takes questions about his recent exploration of mermaid mythology. He gets into the difference between Selkies and Mermaids, and wades into the murky waters of Scottish oral tradition. There is also some discussion of the 2012 hoax documentary M ... Show More

We cover a lot of conversation stories about the Amazon at Fix The News, but it’s not often that we get the chance to talk with someone who is driving these efforts. Meet Fernando Trujillo, a marine scientist who is fighting to save the Pink River Dolphins of the Amazon River. Ov ... Show More

ShortHand is available exclusively for Amazon Music and Wondery+ subscribers.Rumours about NASA scientists trying to teach dolphins to talk and getting frisky in the process have long been internet lore. But what really happened when Margaret Howe took on the task of training a s ... Show More

Bottlenose dolphins simplify and raise the pitch of their whistles to be heard above underwater shipping noise. Christopher Intagliata reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices