Arthro-Pod

Arthro-Pod is a podcast dedicated to examining insects through both a scientific and cultural lense

Arthro-Pod is a science podcast hosted by Jonathan Larson, with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jonathan Larson hosts Arthro-Pod, a science show with 58 episodes published.

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  Episode #207

  Arthro-Pod Episode 207: Teaching and research at a primarily undergraduate institution with Kevyn Juneau

  Jul 21, 20261h 34m

  Welcome back, Arthro-Pod listeners! This week we chat with Kevyn Juneau, Associate Professor at University of Wisconsin - River Falls, about teaching and research at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI). We take a deep dive into his habitat restoration work in the Bahamas and how teaching at a PUI is different from a larger (e.g., R1, land grant, state) university. Part of Kevyn's research has been conducted via collaborations made through the Ecological Research as Education Network , which helps connect folks at PUIs so they can conduct larger, more impactful work across broader geographic areas. __ Get the show through Apple Podcast , Spotify , or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org . If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!

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  Episode #206

  Arthro-Pod Episode 206: Apple IPM with Sally Raymond

  Jul 9, 20261h 7m

  Hey bug lovers! In today's show, the crew meets up with Sally Raymond to talk all about integrated pest management in apple orchards. Apple production is fascinating and the ways growers manage pests are also unique compared to other ag systems. Tune in to learn about apples as a system, how are pests dealt with in orchards, Sally's work specifically looking at hail netting to stop pests, and how IPM helps the beneficial organisms in the orchard. Show notes: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261219424000711#sec3 https://entomology.umn.edu/news/nelson-double-duty-nets https://academic.oup.com/jee/article/116/6/2104/7334101

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  Episode #205

  Arthro-Pod Episode 205: Insect Behavior and Conservation with Dr. Ted Burk

  Jun 24, 20261h 15m

  Get ready listeners, this episode is packed with so many things! Jody and Jonathan are joined by Dr. Ted Burk, who really didn't need any questions, prompts or an outline. It is an episode rich in stories about insects, scientific discovery, and conservation efforts—perfect for entomologists, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts alike. This interview with entomologist Dr. Burk follows his lifelong path from 4-H insect collecting to a decades-long career in behavior, ecology, and conservation at Creighton University. He shares stories from his research on American cockroaches, crickets, Caribbean fruit flies, conehead katydids, regal fritillaries, monarch butterflies, and fireflies, while highlighting how insect mating behavior, pollination, and prairie restoration reveal the deep ecological importance of even the smallest creatures. Note: If you want to hear Ted talk about the biologically interesting state of Nebraska pay attention to 37:23-39:39. More about Ted: Dr. Theodore Burk’s Faculty Profile at Creighton University Department of Biology Xerces Society 2024 article about Ted Burk and his work with insect conservation Glacier Creek Preserve Butterfly List , last updated 2020 Richard Dawkins and Theodore Burk in 1976 Photo Get the show through Apple Podcast , Spotify , or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org . If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review! Intro and Outro song: "There it is" by Kevin McLeod, Incomptech Music

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  Episode #204

  Arthro-Pod Episode 204: Leading the Charge in Entomology with Dr. Melissa Siebert

  Jun 12, 202658 min

  Join us as we dive into the career journey and leadership insights of Melissa Siebert, a renowned entomologist in industry and the 2026 President of the Entomological Society of America (ESA). Discover how her dedication, scientific expertise, and community-building efforts shape the future of entomology and agriculture. Topics Covered: Melissa's background and path into entomology and insecticide development The pipeline of insecticide research: from molecule design to market Leadership journey within ESA and the significance of community building The evolving landscape of industry and the skills needed for success Insights into ESA's organizational structure and upcoming initiatives The importance of collaboration between industry, academia, and society members Links: Melissa Siebert Corteva Entomological Society of America __ Get the show through Apple Podcast , Spotify , or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org . If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review! Intro and Outro song: "There it is" by Kevin McLeod, Incomptech Music

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  Episode #203

  Arthro-Pod Episode 203 Insects in Poetry with Tom Turpin

  May 29, 20261h 21mS0

  <p>Hello bug lovers! In today's episode, Jody, Jonathan, and Michael are joined by entomology legend, Dr. Tom Turpin of Purdue University. Tom is an ESA fellow, an author (check out Flies in the Face of Fashion, Mites Make Right, and other Bugdacious Tales and What’s Buggin’ You Now? Bee’s Knees, Bug Lites, and Beetles), and is most famous for his work in teaching and outreach. </p> <p>Today, he helps Arthro-Pod to examine the use of insects and their relatives in poetry. If you have every wanted to know why the cicada sings or the why the firefly gl...

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