SquaMates
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsA totally serious herpetological podcast
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SquaMates Ep. 25: Micrurus brings all the boys to the yard
May 09, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBIn this episode we talk about a really cool predation observation, the importance of publishing behavioural or observational notes, and some follow-up on the anaconda mess from Episode 24. Remember that you can watch the full episode with video at youtube.com/@squamatespod! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 25: Micrurus brings all the boys to the yard first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 24: Green Anaconda don’t want none
April 18, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBIn this episode we talk about the breaking news that caecilians produce milk‽, and get into some recent taxonomic works on anacondas and eyelash palm-pitvipers. Content warning: this episode contains several Hot Takes™. Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full (extensive) notes (and references), go to http://www.squamatespod.com… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 24: Green Anaconda don’t want none first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 22: Neil Caiman and Crew
February 12, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 191 MBThe Mates are back after two and a half years of hiatus! They talk about all that’s happened in the intervening time, and where we are going from here! Episode notes can get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full (extensive) notes (and references and beautiful pictures), go to http://www.squamatespod.com Get… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 22: Neil Caiman and Crew first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 21: Bachia to the Future
June 07, 2021 18:58 - 1 hour - 90 MBThe Mates get into the evolution of Ambystoma, whether or not to use subspecies, and the fantastically diverse and oft maligned gymnophthalmids (gymmies!). Episode notes can get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full (extensive) notes (and references and beautiful pictures), go to http://www.squamatespod.com Episode Citations Boccia, C.K., Swierk, L., Ayala-Varela, F.P.,… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 21: Bachia to the Future first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 20: Lerista Explains It All
May 12, 2021 16:17 - 2 hours - 144 MBThe Mates are joined this month by Hiral Naik, a snake ecologist from South Africa! We talk turtles, skinks, crocodiles, neocolonialism in science, and Lamprophiidae! Episode notes can get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full (extensive) notes (and references and beautiful pictures), go to http://www.squamatespod.com Episode Citations Thomson, R.C., Spinks,… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 20: Lerista Explains It All first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 19: Nobody Expects the Lacey Imposition
April 12, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBAfter a corona-induced hiatus, the Mates are back with a looser format and some deep dives on tiny chameleons, glowing geckos, and the much debated Lacey act! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full (extensive) notes (and references and beautiful pictures), go to http://www.squamatespod.com Works in Froggress… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 19: Nobody Expects the Lacey Imposition first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 18: Amici manere domi!
June 20, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBHere’s episode 18, a Works in Froggress episode, featuring the Mates, Dr Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, talking about what’s going on in their new lives stuck inside—Ethan’s setting off on a freelancing lifestyle, Gabriel has been tweaking the same illustration forever, and Mark is working on FIIIIIIIIIISH! The Mates then dive into… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 18: Amici manere domi! first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 17: Malayopython and the Glowing Tail
June 01, 2020 21:29 - 1 hour - 143 MBWe’re back with Episode 17! In this Breaking Newts episode, the Mates, Dr Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, talk about the coolest new research in herpetology and Gabriel’s extremely squeaky chair! Featuring a few controversial new bits of science, some amazing turtles, diverse salamanders, and glowing, bony amphibians! Episode notes sometimes get… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 17: Malayopython and the Glowing Tail first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 16: Sex-bias in herpetology
April 12, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBEpisode 16 is here, in this episode we—Dr Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak—feature an interview with Professor Emily Taylor of Cal Poly, and two of her students, Isabelle Barnes and Katie Rock, talking about their amazing dataset about sex biases in publishing in herpetology, recorded at the 9th World Congress of Herpetology… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 16: Sex-bias in herpetology first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 15: And now for something completely different
March 08, 2020 20:07 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe’re back with Episode 15! In this Works in Froggress and Discussion episode, the Mates, Dr Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, talk about what they’ve been up to since October 2019, and discuss the event of the year, the 9th World Congress of Herpetology in Dunedin, New Zealand. Episode notes sometimes get… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 15: And now for something completely different first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 14: And Another Thing…
February 20, 2020 14:00 - 57 minutes - 79.9 MBDr Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak are back for a new start in 2020 and a small change to our episode format! In this Breaking Newts episode, we highlight important herpetological papers published since October 2019! Episode Citations Post, Y., Puschhof, J., Beumer, J., Kerkkamp, H.M., de Bakker, M.A.G., Slagboom, J., de… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 14: And Another Thing… first appeared on SquaMates.
Squamates Ep. 13: Mostly Humbugs
November 15, 2019 21:06 - 1 hour - 121 MBWe are the worst, but at least we have an Episode 13, unlike a certain podcast we know. In this long-delayed episode, it’s just two of your normal co-hosts, Dr Mark D. Scherz and Gabriel Ugueto, in a more laid-back, chatty format than the usual! In this thirteenth episode, the structure of the show is a… Read more The post Squamates Ep. 13: Mostly Humbugs first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 12: So Long, and Tanks for all our Frogs
August 08, 2019 15:21 - 2 hours - 175 MBHere it is, Episode 12! In this episode, the Mates, Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, have some hot takes on wasp taxonomy (wtf?) and lizard functional groups! In this twelfth episode, we talk sailing frogs, how fast you have to walk to find the most snakes, lizard skulls, and flying geckos, and… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 12: So Long, and Tanks for all our Frogs first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 11: Life, the Sphaerodactylidae, and Everything
July 09, 2019 21:46 - 2 hours - 174 MBWe’re back for our belated anniversary episode, episode 11! In this episode, the Mates, Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, talk about the hottest new research in herpetology since April 2019! In this eleventh episode, we talk about salamander feet, burrowing lizard eyes, and the incredible gecko family Sphaerodactylidae. Episode notes sometimes get… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 11: Life, the Sphaerodactylidae, and Everything first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 10: The Rhacodactylus at the End of the Universe
May 09, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBBelated and disorganised, but it is finally here! Episode ten, with the Mates, Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, talking about the hottest new research in herpetology since March 2019! In this tenth episode, we talk about glowing frogs, diving snakes, twitter’s greatest HERpetologists, and New Caledonian geckos! Episode notes sometimes get clipped… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 10: The Rhacodactylus at the End of the Universe first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 9: The Herpetologist’s Guide to the Galaxy
March 25, 2019 14:00 - 2 hours - 191 MBWhat? Another episode? So soon after the last? yes indeed! Episode nine is here, with the Mates, Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, talking about the hottest new research in herpetology since December 2018! In this ninth episode, we talk about Eleutherodactylus, yellow anacondas, painting with snake pee, and blind snakes in a… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 9: The Herpetologist’s Guide to the Galaxy first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 8: The Last Anole
March 15, 2019 13:00 - 2 hours - 166 MBAfter a work-frenzied hiatus, the SquaMates are back with an eighth episode! And it’s a special episode devoted to discussing the recent Anolis Newsletter! The show is hosted by Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, and we are joined by a special guest host, Dr. James T. Stroud! In this eighth episode, we… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 8: The Last Anole first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 7: The Frog Awakens
December 22, 2018 14:00 - 2 hours - 194 MBThe seventh episode of the SquaMates podcast—more amazing news, including five new herp genomes and a new siren, and a discussion that focusses on taxonomy! The show is hosted by Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak. In this seventh episode, we talk about a selection of new and newsworthy papers, including a new… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 7: The Frog Awakens first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 6: Return of the ‘Anoli’
November 22, 2018 14:00 - 2 hours - 229 MBThe sixth episode of the SquaMates podcast—featuring some amazing new stories, including new iguanas and crocodiles, high-elevation herps, and some spectacular sea serpents! The show is hosted by Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak. In this sixth episode, we talk about the many newsworthy papers published in the last month, from complex genomic… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 6: Return of the ‘Anoli’ first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 5: The Pythons Strike Back
October 22, 2018 14:00 - 2 hours - 260 MBThe fifth episode of the SquaMates podcast—with cool new papers, and a special surprise. The show is hosted by Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, and this week we’re joined by guest host, #HERper Helen Plylar! In this fifth episode, we talk about amphibian genome size evolution, the speciation of dusky salamanders (Desmognathus),… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 5: The Pythons Strike Back first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 4: A Newt Hope
September 22, 2018 14:00 - 2 hours - 233 MBThe fourth episode of the SquaMates podcast! You wanted more snake genomes? You got them! You wanted more controversy? Double dose! This show is rife with bad puns and brilliant science, hosted by Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak! In this fourth episode, we revisit the Toxicofera, whinge about how busy we all… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 4: A Newt Hope first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 3: Revenge of the Toxicofera
August 22, 2018 14:00 - 2 hours - 319 MBThe third episode of the SquaMates podcast—bigger, better, and much, much longer than ever before! The show is rife with bad puns and brilliant science, and hosted by Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak! In this third episode, an unplanned drinking game is introduced, as well as a new section title! We talk… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 3: Revenge of the Toxicofera first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 2: Attack of the Genomes
July 22, 2018 14:00 - 2 hours - 251 MBThe much-anticipated second episode of the SquaMates podcast, hosted by Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak, here for your ears at last! The this second episode, we give an overview of some of the biggest new research in herpetology since the start of 2018, and the topic of the week is axolotls and… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 2: Attack of the Genomes first appeared on SquaMates.
SquaMates Ep. 1: The Fishopod Menace
June 22, 2018 12:34 - 2 hours - 193 MBIt’s finally here! The first episode of SquaMates, the totally serious herpetology podcast, hosted by Mark D. Scherz, Gabriel Ugueto, and Ethan Kocak! In this first episode, we introduce you to the show and its format, then cover all of herpetological history, and then discuss all reptiles and amphibians ever. Show References: Caruso, N. &… Read more The post SquaMates Ep. 1: The Fishopod Menace first appeared on SquaMates.