Just the Zoo of Us
251 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsJoin 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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Got a species you want us to review? Submit your animal friend to us at [email protected] and when we review your animal we'll give you a shoutout! 😊
Cover art by Mrs. Brainbow (Taylor Gordon-Wood). Theme music by Louie Zong.
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Episodes
48: Southern Flannel Moth & Chambered Nautilus
April 15, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen warns you not to touch the deceptively fuzzy caterpillar of the southern flannel moth & Christian waxes poetic about the chambered nautilus.
47: Tiger w/ Tyus Williams!
April 08, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBJoin Ellen and special guest Tyus Williams for a review of the strikingly striped tiger! In this episode, we basically just gush about how amazing tigers are for an hour. It's wonderful.
46: The Doomerang w/ Isaac!
April 01, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBJoin Ellen and a special guest for a very serious and definitely completely true review of an incredible animal so rare that only one person on Earth has ever studied it: 6-year-old Isaac.
46: The Doomerang w/ Isaac
April 01, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 55.8 MBJoin Ellen and a special guest for a very serious and definitely completely true review of an incredible animal so rare that only one person on Earth has ever studied it: 6-year-old Isaac.
45: Hippopotamus & Northern Mockingbird
March 25, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian treats us to some delightfully absurd hippo facts and stories & Ellen sings praises for the northern mockingbird.
44: Green Anole w/ Emily Bell!
March 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBJoin Ellen and special guest Emily Bell for a Florida native wildlife review! In this week's episode, Emily deepens our appreciation for a Florida icon, the green anole, as well as the native ecosystem, impacts of invasive species, adaptability in the face of competition, and the beauty dwelling in even the most ordinary, everyday little lizard: in the words of Rev. S. Lockwood, "everything that is commendable, clean, inoffensive, pretty, and wonderfully entertaining, provoking harmless mirt...
43: Roseate Spoonbill & Tree Kangaroo
March 11, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen clacks her beak over roseate spoonbills & Christian climbs to new heights with Matschie's tree kangaroo.
42: Tuatara w/ Thomas Rillstone!
March 04, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBJoin the Weatherfords and special guest Thomas Rillstone from the History of Aotearoa New Zealand podcast for a review of the tuatara! In this episode we get educated on what makes this ancient reptile and other New Zealand wildlife so special, with a few fun surprises along the way.
42: Tuatara w/ Thomas Rillstone
March 04, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBJoin the Weatherfords and special guest Thomas Rillstone from the History of Aotearoa New Zealand podcast for a review of the tuatara! In this episode we get educated on what makes this ancient reptile and other New Zealand wildlife so special, with a few fun surprises along the way.
41: Red Velvet "Ant" & Solomon Islands Skink
February 26, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian hypes up the showstopping fashion sense of the red velvet ant and Ellen recounts what makes the Solomon Islands skink a very unique friend.
40: Harris's Hawk w/ Corina Newsome!
February 19, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 26.8 MBJoin Ellen and special guest Corina Newsome for an animal review! In this week's episode, Corina shares her insight on Harris's hawk, with sharp talons and even sharper minds, as well as birding, wildlife education and science communication.
39: Fennec Fox & Horseshoe Crab
February 12, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen explains the special ears of the fennec fox & Christian gives us the story about the Atlantic horseshoe crab's blue blood.
38: Rothschild's Giraffe w/ Kattie Stoneman!
February 05, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBJoin the Weatherfords and special guest Kattie Stoneman for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Kattie shares insight into the giraffe world from her experience working with these very tall friends.
37: Common Cuttlefish & Giant African Land Snail
January 29, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's mollusc mania, Christian hypnotizes us with cuttlefish wisdom and Ellen confronts some biases against snail intelligence.
36: Burmese Python w/ Corbin Maxey!
January 22, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBJoin the Weatherfords and special guest Corbin Maxey from Animals to the Max for an animal review! In this week's episode, we get to know our wildlife expert friend and Corbin takes the reigns to rate and review the Burmese python.
35: Dik Dik & Bobbit Worm
January 15, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen whistles a tune about the antelope fairy, Kirk's dik dik, and Christian brings us back to the abyss of horrors with the Bobbitt worm!
35: Dik Dik & Bobbitt Worm
January 15, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen whistles a tune about the antelope fairy, Kirk's dik dik, and Christian brings us back to the abyss of horrors with the Bobbitt worm! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
34: Anglerfish & Desert Kangaroo Rat
January 08, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian lights the way with the humpback anglerfish & Ellen kicks back with the desert kangaroo rat.
33: Luna Moth & Koala
January 01, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen reviews the spectacular real-life fairy, the luna moth, and Christian rates the grey bag bear, the koala.
32: Inca Tern & European Eel
December 11, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian gives us a lesson on the role of the Inca tern's droppings in United States history & Ellen tells the story of the European eel doing the absolute most.
31: Sudan Plated Lizard & Orca (LIVE)
December 04, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's special live episode at Cultivate in Jacksonville Florida, Ellen meets a Sudan plated lizard face-to-face and Christian tells us why we would not want to meet an orca face-to-face.
30: Blue Footed Booby & Dingo
November 27, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian explains where the supremely elegant blue-footed booby gets its very serious and dignified name and Ellen howls about the controversial dingo.
29: Delacour's Langur & Komodo Dragon
November 20, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen reviews Vietnam's best-dressed citizens, Delacour's langur, and Christian backs up the Komodo dragon's swagger.
28: Great Potoo & African Giant Pouched Rat
November 13, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian does a spot-on impression of a potoo & Ellen drops some knowledge bombs about the African giant pouched rat.
27: Sentry Dragonfly & Leafy Sea Dragon
November 06, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's dragon-themed episode, Ellen focuses her complete attention on the sentry dragonfly and Christian spotlights the decorated diva of the sea, the leafy.
26: Black Widow & Vampire Squid
October 30, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's very special very spooky episode, Christian debunks some myths about the black widow spider & Ellen illuminates the mysterious vampire squid.
25: Capybara & Gaboon Viper
October 23, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen chills out in the capybara language & Christian begs you not to touch the Gaboon viper.
24: Tardigrade & Platypus
October 16, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian zooms in on the tardigrades & Ellen demystifies the unique platypus.
23: Roly Poly & Keel-billed Toucan
October 09, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this episode, Ellen conglobates with the roly poly and Christian revels in the fabulous keel-billed toucan.
22: Mata Mata & Emperor Penguin
October 02, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian educates us on the mata mata turtle and Ellen praises the world's most dedicated dad bod, the emperor penguin.
21: Coquí & Bombardier Beetle
September 25, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen sings the song of the coquí and Christian blasts us with some hot & spicy knowledge on the bombardier beetle.
20: Jaguar & Bearded Vulture
September 18, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBJoin the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Christian spots South America's greatest overachiever, the jaguar, and Ellen "falls" in love with the clever bearded vulture.
19: Quokka & Peacock Mantis Shrimp
September 11, 2019 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen poses for a selfie with the world's worst mom, the quokka, and Christian sees the true colors of the peacock mantis shrimp.
18: Giant Manta Ray & Red Panda
September 04, 2019 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode inspired by the Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta, Christian reviews the alien spaceship of the sea, the giant manta ray, and Ellen gushes over the "original" panda.
17: Veiled Chameleon & Kea
August 28, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen explains how and why the chameleon changes its colors and Christian educates us on the Punk Rock Icon of New Zealand, the kea.
16: Blobfish & Three-Toed Sloth
August 21, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode all about dismantling unfair animal prejudices, Christian caves to peer pressure and sets the record straight on the blobfish, and Ellen shifts the narrative on the three-toed sloth.
15: Flying Fox & Honey Bee
August 14, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBJoin the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Ellen cuddles up to the fluffy Malayan sky puppies and Christian gives us the buzz about western honey bees.
14: Botfly & Cownose Ray
August 07, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBJoin the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Christian profoundly disturbs literally everyone by talking about the human botfly, and Ellen lightens the mood with some adorable sea puppies, the cownose rays.
13: Aye-aye & Raven
July 31, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBJoin the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's very superstitious 13th episode, Ellen demystifies Madagascar's tree goblin the aye-aye, submitted by Dustin Barnett, and Christian sings some praises for our spooky bird friend, the raven.
12: Golden Poison Frog & Tamandua
July 24, 2019 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBJoin the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Christian gives us a cellular biology lesson about the golden poison frog & Ellen tells youexactly why you do not want to come at the tamandua, bro.
11: Meerkat & Warthog
July 17, 2019 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBJoin the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen & Christian review the problem-free philosophies of the famous meerkat and warthog.
10: Atlantic Puffin & Aardwolf
July 10, 2019 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBJoin the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Christian gushes over the Atlantic puffin & Ellen sheds a little light on the mysterious aardwolf.
9: Axolotl & Goblin Shark
June 26, 2019 12:58 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBJoin the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen illuminates the axolotl's superpowers and Christian trashes the nightmarish horror of the deep, the goblin shark.
8: Florida Panther & Red Lionfish
June 19, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBJoin the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Christian teaches us about the Florida panther and Ellen publicly calls out the lionfish for its egregious crimes.
7: Asian Elephant & Immortal Jellyfish
June 11, 2019 17:33 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBJoin the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Ellen fawns over the Asian elephant and Christian introduces us to a true hero, Mr. Immortal Jellyfish Man.
6: Canada Lynx & Shoebill
May 31, 2019 12:23 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBJoin the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Christian respects the lynx's magnificent beard & Ellen has a few hot takes for the world's spiciest bird.
5: Blue Dragon Sea Slug & Water Moccasin
May 24, 2019 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBJoin the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Ellen warns us not to touch the blue dragon sea slug & Christian defends our plump pals, the water moccasins.
4: Osprey & Arabian Camel
May 17, 2019 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBJoin the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Christian teaches us all the osprey swoop & Ellen projectile vomits her very strong feelings about the Arabian camel.
3: Praying Mantis & Giant Panda
May 14, 2019 14:25 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBJoin the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Ellen kinkshames praying mantises and Christian exposes the truly limitless laziness of the giant panda. LISTENER DISCRETION: We talk about reproduction in this episode.
2: Electric Eel & Okapi
May 14, 2019 14:24 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBJoin the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Christian lays down some eelectrifying knowledge and Ellen talks about the mysterious, secretive okapi.