Christian & Ellen Weatherford
Just the Zoo of Us
Join us, Ellen and Christian Weatherford, while we review your favorite species of animals and rate them out of ten in the categories of effectiveness, ingenuity and aesthetics.
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Episode One: 1: American Alligator & Florida Manatee
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Created by: Christian & Ellen Weatherford
Started: May 14th, 2019
Status: Active, 287 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
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Episodes
180: Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle & Indian Muntjac
00:59:16 | Episode: 180 | February 10th, 2023
Christian throws down with the Japanese rhinoceros beetle & Ellen goes on a journey through evolutionary history with the Indian muntjac. We discuss the toxic masculinity of beetles and why the Indian muntjac’s bark is just as bad as their bite.
179: Spider Monkey w/ Dr. Michelle Rodrigues!
00:48:00 | Episode: 179 | February 1st, 2023
Ellen & special guest, primatologist and biological anthropologist Dr. Michelle Rodrigues, review the ballerinas of the Central and South American rain forests: spider monkeys. We discuss what life in the treetops looks like through a spider monkey’s big beautiful eyes, the latest innovations in butt-scratching technology, and the power of friendship.
178: Vicuña & Cookie Cutter Shark
00:50:13 | Episode: 178 | January 25th, 2023
Ellen luxuriates in the vicuña & Christian takes a bite out of crime with the cookie cutter shark. We discuss adaptations to life in the Andes, vicuña wool as political bribery, suctorial lips, and how to play an Uno Reverse card on some of the ocean’s top predators.
177: American Crocodile w/ Alec Baines!
00:53:07 | Episode: 177 | January 18th, 2023
Join Ellen & paleontology researcher and fellow Floridian Alec Baines for a review of the saltwater guardians, American crocodiles. We discuss the archosaur family tree, flower-picking and other crocodilian leisure activities, what to do if you find yourself in the chompin’ zone, and falling in love at a punk croc concert.
176: Rio Cauca Caecilian & Rubber Boa
00:45:45 | Episode: 176 | January 11th, 2023
Christian attends the caecilian cotillion & Ellen gets friendly with the rubber boa. We discuss life as a humble amphibian wiggling around in the mud and explain how even limbless creatures can still throw hands.
175: Cane Toad w/ Bethany Brookshire!
00:54:34 | Episode: 175 | January 5th, 2023
Join Ellen & science journalist Bethany Brookshire for a review of the lumpy little tide pods disrupting ecosystems all over the globe: cane toads. We discuss toxic shoulder pads, retro nature documentary excellence, poison butts and teacher toads, ugly animals, and the complicated relationships humans have with the wildlife around us.
174: Narwhal & Snow Monkey
01:01:13 | Episode: 174 | December 29th, 2022
Ellen dives into the magical world of narwhals & Christian warms up to Japanese macaques. We discuss inside-out teeth, hot tub parties, and how misunderstandings and scams shaped unicorn mythology.
79: Reindeer w/ Olivia deBourcier! (REPLAY)
00:51:08 | December 21st, 2022
This episode originally aired on December 25, 2020. This version of the episode includes minor updates and audio edits.
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Created by: Christian & Ellen Weatherford
Started:
May 14th, 2019
Status: Active, 287 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
