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Just Bugs

Savana and Mattwww.buzzsprout.com
Do you like bugs? Do you maybe not like bugs but want to learn to love them? Then this informational podcast is for you! Every week, bug enthusiast Savana and her partner Matt discuss the intricacies of a new insect or arachnid. Join them for a playful look into the lives of creepy crawlies everywhere.

Episodes

Hercules Beetles

They’re big. They’re strong. They’re named after the mythological greek guy! Thank you, David, for the listener request! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Feb 11, 202534 minEp. 84

Foodie Bugs: The Thanksgiving Special

Ever wondered what bugs could be hangin out in your pantry? It's time to give thanks for bugs! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Nov 27, 202456 minEp. 83

American Cockroaches

DUN DUN DUNNNN. Everyone's least favorite bugs finally has its own episode! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Nov 14, 202454 minEp. 82

Botflies Part 2

Warning: This episode is gross and contains subject matter that may not be appropriate for our young listeners! Specifically, vivid descriptions of bodily harm to animals, including humans. Listener discretion is advised. Botflies are bad for other animals too? Yikes!! Thank you, Abel for your listener request! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs...

Oct 31, 202448 minEp. 81

Botflies Part 1

Warning: This episode contains a small portion with subject matter that may not be appropriate for our young listeners! Specifically, vivid descriptions of bodily harm to animals, including humans. Listener discretion is advised. Happy Halloweeeeeeeen! In the spooky spirit we bring you a yucky but very interesting bug! The Botfly! Thank you, Abel, for your listener request! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at...

Oct 26, 202448 minEp. 80

Giant Water Bugs

The cutest bug you might mistake for a cockroaches ever!! Thank you, Liz Dukes, for your listener request! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Sep 24, 202436 minEp. 79

Antlions

Destroyer of the ant! Master of the pit! It’s the glorious Antlion!!! A very special thank you to Visnyei Jozsef for your listener request and support! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Sep 06, 202452 minEp. 78

Leafhoppers

Hippty hoppity, Leafhoppers on their way! Thank you to Leanne, Atreyu, and Ondine for you listener request! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Jun 27, 202440 minEp. 77

Fleas: Part 2

Have no fear! Fleas part two is here! No fear that is unless bug-borne illnesses scare you that is! Thank you to our Patreon for participating in this months Poll! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

May 30, 202442 minEp. 76

Fleas: Part 1

Tiny jumper with a hankering for tasty blood snack! Anyone else feeling itchy? Thank you to the folks on Patreon for the Patreon Polls Pick! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

May 21, 202434 minEp. 75

Argentine Ants

Small, normal, unassuming, brown ants. But they keep a nasty secret! They’re invasive!!!! Thank you, Lucas, for your listener request! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Apr 17, 202442 minEp. 74

Giant Peacock Moth

The fuzziest giant in the game, the Emperor is its name! …Well one of them! Thank you, Emma, for your listener request! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Mar 30, 202439 minEp. 73

Tubifex Worms

Straight out of our nightmares and into an episode, it's Tubifex Worms! Writhing mass of sewage monster, anyone? Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Mar 14, 202447 minEp. 72

Grasshoppers: Part 2

The dramatic series comes to its end with Grasshoppers Part 2: Sea Of Locust! Thank you again to Lauren Godfrey for your listener request! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Mar 07, 202452 minEp. 71

Grasshoppers Part 1

Ooh, buddy. This one was a doozy for Savana. We discuss all the ins and outs of what these leaping lads and ladies look like, function, and eat. Thank you Lauren Godfrey for your listener request! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs...

Feb 28, 202445 minEp. 70

Lovebugs

Happy Valentine's Day from us at Just Bugs! We hope you spend the day with a bug you love! Thank you to Uncle Scott for the listener request! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Feb 14, 202445 minEp. 69

Crab Spiders

A spider that looks and walks like a crab?! What could be cuter? Thank you, Megan Carter, for your listener request! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Feb 07, 202434 minEp. 68

Velvet Ants

Large fuzzy ants or heavily armor wingless wasps? I think you know! You’ll never get passed these defenses! Patreon poll winner! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Jan 31, 202440 minEp. 67

Mole Crickets

We’re back!!! These loud underground dwellers are quite the charmers! Thank you guys for your patience while we adjusted to parental life. Thank you to the child of Dani Childers for your listener request! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs...

Jan 23, 202447 minEp. 66

Monarch Butterfly Part 2

Learn all about why these beautiful butterflies are disappearing and what we humans are doing to try to fix it! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Dec 26, 202344 minEp. 65

Monarch Butterflies Part 1

These well known and well love beautiful love a good road trip! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Dec 19, 202337 minEp. 64

Tardigrades

Water bear, Moss Piglet, little chunky boy? We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Thank you, Jamie M for you listener request! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Dec 12, 202341 minEp. 63

Camel Spiders (Solfugids)

These deserts dwellers have a bad reputation, is it for a good reason? Thank you to our Patrons for selecting these guys in our monthly Patreon poll! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Dec 05, 202343 minEp. 62

Eating Bugs! The Holiday Special!

You know what people love to do for holidays?! Eat! You know what people love to eat?! Bugs! Wait….. Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Nov 28, 202355 minEp. 61

Lone Star Tick: Part 2

The bad side of the bug world. WARNING: This episode talks about death and disease in detail. That is humans and in animals. Thank you, Jam, for your listener request! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Nov 21, 202341 minEp. 60

Lone Star Tick: Part 1

Also known as the turkey tick, these guys have no problem eating everything on their plate. Thank you, Jam, for your listener request!! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Nov 14, 202339 minEp. 59

Brine Flies

The most interesting Brian you’ll ever meet. This fly is one of the only animals that can live in the Great Salt Lake! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Nov 07, 202339 minEp. 58

Gold-necked Carrion Beetle

They eat the dead, eat maggots and have orange and black elytra. How much Halloween can you get? Thank you Audrey Kali for your listener request!! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Oct 31, 202340 minEp. 57

Deathstalker Scorpion

A real danger bug with a nasty sting who ambushes their prey? No wonder they have no friends! Special thank you to Kenzo for your listener request! Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Oct 24, 202342 minEp. 56

Dracula Ant

An ant that feeds on the “blood” of their young AND kills large arthropods with a lightning fast snap of their jaws?! Spooooooky. Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

Oct 17, 202333 minEp. 55