Best Jesse Hurlbrut Podcasts (2025)

In Season 3, Episode 2 of "Pod Adventures Venture," Charleigh and I explore the fascinating world of the ant mimic wasp. This unique arthropod, which mimics ants and lacks wings, uses clever adaptations like pheromone mimicry to avoid predators. The hosts discuss its small size, ant-like appearance, and remarkable reproductive strategy as a hyper p…

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The Rusty Flyer 14:37

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In the first episode of Season 3 of "Arthropod Adventures," Jesse and Charleigh delve into the world of the rusty patched bumblebee (*Bombus affinis*), a species listed as federally endangered in 2017. They discusses its historical range, reasons for its decline, and physical characteristics. The episode highlights the importance of habitat preserv…

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The mitt that doesnt belong 11:55

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Brown venom 10:24

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The fake without a tail 12:32

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The sherbet flyer 13:45

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The sound beetle 12:12

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The world's most famous butterfly 14:06

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The ear pincher 13:52

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The fisherman of the woods 12:28

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The not so flying fish 12:05

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The winged moon 11:36

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The excavator 12:34

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The flying house 15:43

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The greenhouse with many legs 11:42

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The insect nobody wants 13:15

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The water walker 9:20

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The parasitic arachnid 12:58

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The spikey Spider 11:01

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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I'm excited to introduce you to the spined micro thena spider. This little critter has a truly unique appearance, and I can't wait to share all the fascinating details with you. During my own encounter with this spider, I was able to identify it using the Seek app, which was a real game-changer. Let me tel…

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The Patient Predator 14:18

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In this podcast episode, we discuss the European mantis, an insect that was brought to the United States to help control gypsy moth caterpillars. Let me tell you about its appearance, hunting skills, and the important role it plays in our environment. I also have a personal story to share about a mantis egg sac hatching in my home, which really lef…

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The Spider Hoarder 11:23

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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I will provide you with a detailed insight into the life of the black and yellow mud dauber, a fascinating solitary wasp species. Let's dive into their unique nesting habits, impressive hunting skills, and intriguing life cycle. Don't worry, these wasps are not a threat to us humans unless we provoke them.…

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Lightning Butt 12:16

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In this episode of "Arthropod Adventures," I will be delving into the world of fireflies, specifically focusing on the eastern firefly species. I will be explaining their physical characteristics, habitat, and their fascinating bioluminescent communication. Additionally, we will be highlighting the behavior of glow worms, particularly their predato…

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The Circular Spinner 11:55

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I hope you enjoy learning about the yellow garden spider!Must watch video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSyMV8hqFKwGreat view of the web-https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1686https://hgic.clemson.edu/beneficial-yellow-garden-spiders/https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/black-and-yellow-garden-spiderhttps://animalcorner.org/animals/orb-weaver-spiders/https://ent…

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Watch Out for Those Blue Claws! 11:32

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I hope you enjoy learning about the blue crab! https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/3615/Bluecrab.pdf?1414172883https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Callinectes_sapidus/https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/blue-crab?loggedin=truehttps://igotyourcrabs.com/crabblab/?p=34https://www.cabi.org/isc/datashe…

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Fuzzy Wuzzy Was A Bear 15:10

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I hope you enjoy learning about the woolly bearhttps://www.almanac.com/woolly-bear-caterpillars-and-weather-predictionhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/woolly-bear-caterpillars-use-clever-tricks-to-survive/2021/11/22/b71d5194-48d2-11ec-b05d-3cb9d96eb495_story.htmlhttp://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio210/s2013/clinton_kevi/classification.htm#:…

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