Zoboomafoolish
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA podcast about how animals think, feel and behave, with a focus on urban wildlife.
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Episodes
Tearing Darwin's Singlet - Patreon Exclusive
January 01, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 13 MBLet's tear down old white men together 🔥 Source: Evolution's Rainbow by Joan Roughgarden
Nairobi is better than Vancouver
July 31, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIt's the season Finale y'all. Don't worry I lay out the full tea for our eventual reunion, this is just bye for now. Show notes available at Patreon.com/jauntingjay. Theme Song by KAMAUU, cover art by Andie (@Funkle420). Get you wildlife stories sent to me @ zoboomafoolish.com
Zombie Frogs, Glowing Salamanders & Coyote Attacks
July 24, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIn this episode, we talk about the newly discovered frog making the rounds in the press. Yet, I add the nuance about how naming animals while white and masc can be problematic. I introduce the bioflouresence of amphibians before jumping right back into the coyote conflict still unfolding here in Vancouver's Stanley Park. Show notes over at patreon.com/jauntingjay
Can Animals Be Drag Performers?
July 17, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBThis episode is about the wonderful world of drag, through queer wildlife. How animals can play with gender to find success. I also unpack a scientific paper about Cuttlefish mating patterns and color changing skills before delving into the drama that is Vancouver's Stanley park coyote witch hunt. Show notes and extra content available at patreon.com/jauntingjay. Catch y'all laterz.
Aquatic Gender Role Reversal
July 10, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBThis is an intro to animal sex-role reversals, parenting while polyamorous and all things queer marine life. Extra content and show notes are available @ Patreon.com/jauntingjay. And remember, do NOT dm me about RuPaul. Themesong by: KAMAUU, cover art by: Andie (@funkle420).
I got 99 problems and they're all white men
July 03, 2021 02:00 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBThis thrilling episode introduces bi-directional sex-changing fish, gay math, how to set up your own queer ecology experiment and the story of Etienne the white man who ruined the nation. This episode is sponsored by Dr. Martin Bunzl and his new book " Thinking While Walking: Reflections on the Pacific Crest Trail " available here -https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0949J8939/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0
Intro to Queer Ecology
June 19, 2021 00:30 - 52 minutes - 50 MBThis episode I highlight how multiple genders exists within bird species. I introduce asexual reproduction and the story of lesbian lizards, before we end on urban encounter with a Karen.
Despite What You heard, WE OUT HERE.
June 12, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBThis episode is solely the interview with the phenomenal educator, scientist and naturalist, Nicole Jackson! Show notes & extra content available on Patreon.com/jauntingjay.
Do Foxes Eat Babies for Brunch?
June 05, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 53.2 MBHappy pride y'all! Polyamorous murderous queer foxes are the topic of this week's episode. Hope you enjoy! Next week I will have Nicole Joining us to discuss #blackbirdersweek and her experience as a biologist. Extra content available for each episode on patreon.com/jauntingjay.
Faith Morgan Interview & An intro to owl monogamy
May 29, 2021 02:30 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MBShort episode about owls before I jumo into the real grits of the episode. I interview the incredible Faith Morgan. Also know publicly as THE hot girl scientist. You can connect with faith via Instagram @hotgirlscientist or email her [email protected]. You can (and should) PayPal her for the amazing work she does and for the space she continues to so boldly take up. Her PayPal name is Faith Morgan and is attached to her email account mentioned above. As always, extra content, and sources a...
Karen Calls the Manager & The Ferret Group of Seven
May 22, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIts is endangered species day! Both here in Canada and in the U.S. so I spend this week talking about endangered species examples from Canada - we look at failures, successes and I give y'all a brief PSA to remind you who TF I am and who this podcast is for. That being said, take some time after the episode to learn more about endangered species management at naturecanada.ca/discover-nature/endangered-species/
Capybara Escape Artists and the Delusion of White Men
May 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBTw: mention of rape and sexual assault This episode is a lesson in accountability, a practice in holding space for myself and acknowledging that we are all "dickheads in recovery" - Kelechi Okafor. I read a letter from a listener, talk about Toronto's subway riding raccoons and escape artist Capybaras before jumping into a discussion about my research here in Vancouver. I end the episode by unpacking of an incredibly violent and delusional email from someone who felt entitled to my time, spac...
Raccoon logistical mysticals
May 08, 2021 06:30 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBThis episode I talk about those sneaky urban geniuses, raccoons. From their representation in media to their intelligence to how YOU can help raccoons in your neighbourhood. As always, extra content, sources and show notes available at patreon.com/jauntingjay.
Echidnas are from Narnia
May 01, 2021 05:30 - 37 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week is all about fire adapted species, landscapes and indigenous management practices. Fire fire fire. You can connect with this week's guest via Instagram and Twitter (@tsolosiam), or email [email protected]. Extra content as always on Patreon.com/jauntingjay. Catch y'all next week!
Work this Pussy FT. Thomas O'malley
April 24, 2021 00:30 - 44 minutes - 42.4 MBAll things pussy from house cats in antarctica to the presence of leopards in densely populated human modified landscapes. This week I was feeling a little heavy so there is a slight change with What's the Sitch segment. As always, extra content + sources over on the patreon - patreon.com/jauntingjay. Music by KAMAUU and art by Andie (@Funkle420)
Gay Orca Blowjobs
April 17, 2021 03:00 - 45 minutes - 43.3 MBBlowhole? More like THE HOLE, in this episode, I unpack homosexual behaviour observed in Orcas. I unpack the ways they socialize, interact and play (sexually) before diving deeper into the ways we humans conflict with them. Be it shipping containers or salmon fisheries, this episode unpacks it all. Extra content & Sources available at patreon.com/jauntingjay. Daily posts and facts on instagram @jaunting.jay. Music by Kamauu and Art by Andie (@funkle420)
What's the BUZZ (Honeybees & Honey Consumption)
April 10, 2021 00:08 - 43 minutes - 40 MBNew-season same old chaos, but I did want to start us off with a bit of a sting. In this episode, I talk about honeybee management, consumption, and ethicS. Sources, citations, facts and figures are all available in the extra content on Patreon.com/jauntingjay. It is SEASON 2 so the start of each episode (video) will also be up on Youtube, but full episodes will be available through Patreon. Theme song & Outro Music - KAMAUU (Kamau Mbonisi Kwame Agyeman) Cover art: @FUNKLE420 (Andie)
Season Finale - The Hermit
April 02, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 47.9 MBThe hermit in tarot represents self-isolation. This card speaks to the power of rest and individual reflection. After an isolating couple of weeks, I have been able to reflect on HOW I want this podcast to be perceived and WHO this podcast/this space is for. After 12 episodes, I am excited to end this first chapter and start a new one with a greater focus on building community through this podcast. See y'all in Season 2!
Octopuses Octopi Octopodes
March 26, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 43.8 MBSpecial shout out to Jahmilla from @thesoulfullveganista for this week's animal of the week suggestion. If you like tentacles, ink sacs, and super-smart animals you are in for a treat this week! The theme of this episode is octopuses with honorable mention of "Inky", New Zealand's most famous 8-legged escape artist. This episode talks about octopuses, the theories for the evolution of intelligence in animals and the dangers of animals escaping enclosures. SOUNDS FUN RIGHT? Have a listen, leav...
Cassowaries, Gay Bats & Elephants OH MY
March 19, 2021 17:15 - 49 minutes - 46.3 MBThis week I start off talking about one of the best single fathers around (the cassowary) before jumping fully into same-sex behaviour displayed by gay bats, and I wrap up the episode by discussing Namibia's new wildlife-conflict stratefy for elephants! Extra content and sources curated just for you over on patreon.com/jauntingjay Instagram.com/jaunting.jay/
Kids don't listen to podcasts
March 12, 2021 20:00 - 51 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode, I talk about hybrid animals (different from mythical chimeras), the role of spatial memory, and the ethics of certain scientific industry standards that are harmful to individuals. I think I want to dedicate an entire episode to exploring veganism and scientific experiments, I just struggle with both being central to my identity and want to commit time to unpack this. If you have your own experiences with being vegan and aspects of your identity that conflict with veganism, ...
Something Something Ocean
March 05, 2021 17:08 - 43 minutes - 41.1 MBAccidentally ended up using the whole episode to talk about corals. In this episode, I unpack what they do, where they live and how they are impacted. I also highligh Joan Owens Murrell, a Black woman and Marine Biologist who helped discover a new genus of coral and 2 new species. Her work serves as an example of how to conduct and succeed in research with a disability/condition that negatively impacts your ability to collect data. Even though Black history month just ended, I will NOT be sto...
BLACKITY BLACK BLACK
February 26, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 42.2 MBYou have to go out of your way to continue learning about black history (*every month for the rest of your life). Be sure to listen to my more conversational podcast this week with fellow Black Creative @zipporahthevegan over on @Goatsandoatspodcast. It was great to introduce Christopher Schell during experiment 626 this week. It was even more fun to inject some of my research and document my contributions to black history in the making. I want this podcast to serve as both a time capsule an...
Sloths and ADHD
February 19, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 39 MBMy ADHD brain forgot to connect the sloths of Brazil back to my history/culture, and black history BUT, you can still listen to my thoughts on the matter on @GOATSANDOATSPODCAST me and my roommate just made one called "The one about black history month" and WE GO OFF about brazil. Be sure to send in your reviews, comments, or animal stories to [email protected] I promise next week, no more sloths! Thank you for listening! Art by Andie aka @FUNKLE420 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
Rodents of Unusual Size (ROUSs)
February 12, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 34.9 MBThis week I connect a little more with my Jamaican heritage/ culture. It was a lot of fun for me to be able to research animals I have a bit more of a connection with. It was also so inspiring to come across a fellow Canadian-Jamaican ecologist! Such a fun episode for me but, I really went off in the extra content on Patreon. As always, like and review the podcast, and be sure to send in your stories to [email protected]. Until next week <3 (Cover art by Andie aka @Funkle420, show insp...
Its Black History Month
February 05, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBThis episode I talk about phenomenal black femmes, Nigerian animals you may have never heard of, and the problems with developing wildlife conservation strategies WITHOUT first consulting black indigenous communities. It is black history month so the next couple of episodes will be focusing on wildlife through the lens of black history and culture.
Queer Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride
January 29, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode, I push the LGBTQ agenda because I want to make clear that being queer is very natural, and observable in other species. I introduce the concept of an abstract, talk about finding nemo, non-binary birds, and worms that fight with their di*ks. Cover art by Andie aka @Funkle420
Have you tasted beaver butt juice?
January 22, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBIn this week's episode, we talk about beavers and how they are used to create artificial flavoring., I unpack the secrets of monkeys using mind-control to move machines and we wrap it up with the first gorillas to contract covid. As always, extra content will be unpacked on my Patreon (patreon.com/jauntingjay). Cover art by Andie aka Funkle420.
Dolphin Disaster
January 15, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBThis week I am talking about why foxes are amazing, the disaster with dolphins that happened in the 60's and Canada's very own Raccoon whisperer. I wanted to serve up something spicy for the first episode so brace yourself for this dolphin story. If you have never heard about James Blackwood, Margaret Howe or foxes before, don't worry, now is your chance to find out. Cover art by Andie aka Funkle420.
The Fool
January 11, 2021 23:47 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode, I introduce the podcast, myself, and all the things you can expect from Zoboomafoolish. I spend time explaining the meaning behind each of my reasons for setting up the show the way I have. This podcast is inspired by but not affiliated with the original Zoboomafoo PBS program.