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, 275 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
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Episodes
24: Tardigrade & Platypus (REPLAY)
00:53:14 | September 8th, 2023
In this week’s re-broadcast of an episode from October of 2019, Christian zooms in on the tardigrades & Ellen demystifies the unique platypus.
205: Aardvark w/ Kailey Hart!
00:52:54 | Episode: 205 | August 30th, 2023
Ellen & special guest, zookeeper Kailey Hart, review the humble earth pig. We discuss their evolutionary loneliness, unique hodge-podge of surprising traits, tube-teeth, Pokemon, the PBS cartoon Arthur, and pro tips for planning your next zoo trip.
204: Leaf Sheep & Basilisk
00:53:22 | Episode: 204 | August 23rd, 2023
Ellen soaks up the sun with the leaf sheep & Christian gets biblical with the miraculous basilisk. We discuss photosynthesis, losing your head over parasites, outrunning physics, and mythology.
203: Cuttlefish w/ Meg Mindlin!
00:46:28 | Episode: 203 | August 16th, 2023
Ellen & special guest, marine biologist and artist Meg Mindlin, review the mind-blowing rogues of the sea: cuttlefish! We discuss RNA editing, cephalopod brains, how cuttlefish are able to change their skin in the blink of an eye, use deception and disguise to win over mates, and how connecting with nature inspires art and innovation that makes the whole world a better place.
202: Basking Shark & Glass Frog
00:52:49 | Episode: 202 | August 10th, 2023
Christian basks in the glory of the basking shark & Ellen sees right through the glass frog. We discuss the origins of gills, livers full of oil AND blood, and making little gelatin frogs for science.
201: Hoary Bats w/ Sophiane Nacer!
01:07:07 | Episode: 201 | August 3rd, 2023
Ellen & special guest, ecologist Sophiane Nacer, review the powdered donuts of the skies: hoary bats. We discuss frosted tips, tree roosters, bat memes and why you should care about bats all year long and not just for Halloween. If you haven’t fallen in love with bats yet, I think you will by the time we’re done.
200: Sockeye Salmon & Grizzly Bear
01:05:10 | Episode: 200 | July 27th, 2023
Ellen brings it home with the sockeye salmon & Christian looks for the bear necessities with the grizzly bear. We discuss our recent relocation to the Pacific Northwest, how fish use magnets to navigate over thousands of miles, and bear safety tips to keep you – and the bears – safe while you enjoy nature.
133: Slow Loris & Cassowary (REPLAY)
01:00:58 | July 12th, 2023
In this week’s re-broadcast of an episode from February of 2022, Ellen hangs out with the slow loris & Christian observes leg day with the southern cassowary. We discuss armpit alchemy, the pitfalls of cute animal videos, rumbles in the jungle, and real life dinosaurs.
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Created by: Christian & Ellen Weatherford
Started:
May 14th, 2019
Status: Active, 275 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
