Who's the dad with the longest legs? The Harvest men! Harvestman? I'm confused! 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, 2023•29 min•Ep. 24
Is it a bug? By our definition, yes. It might, however, also be an alien! These are the most interesting and bizarre creature we have covered thus far with out contest. 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, 2023•38 min•Ep. 23
Thank you, Kathy Jo, for your request! Come learn about a beautiful and docile spider whose name come from a dark and mysterious origin! 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, 2023•41 min•Ep. 22
An explosive insect? No way! Believe it or not this buggo doesn’t take no nothin from nobody. Armed with a highly efficient chemical weapon, this beetle is able to evade almost all potential predators. 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 21, 2023•29 min•Ep. 21
This beautiful, rare butterfly has an extremely unique way of raising its young! As close as an insect can get to adoption. Not the baby these unsuspecting parents were expecting! 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, 2023•32 min•Ep. 20
A large buggo with many names and backstories, the Jerusalem cricket is a night owl who isn’t picky at the dinner table. Neither are the owls who eat them! 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, 2023•37 min•Ep. 19
We discuss all things aphids! From their sweet “honeydew” to their relationships with plants and ants, we cover everything you need to know about the aphids in your gardens! Thank you for your request, Sam York! 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, 2023•37 min•Ep. 18
On this chaotically energized episode, we discuss an avid hunter and everyone’s favorite lakeside friend, the dragonflies! Exclusively covering the Aeshnidae family. Come learn all of their unique quirks! 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 24, 2023•40 min•Ep. 17
A cute and unassuming aquatic buggo turns out to be a vicious predator. Don’t fall in the water, invertebrate friends! 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 17, 2023•31 min•Ep. 16
Tanzanian Giant Tailless Whip Scorpion! What a mouthful! This special Amblypygi love a dark cave and looks like the thing of nightmares (to Matt, of course.) Come learn about a very unique critter! 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 10, 2023•37 min•Ep. 15
We cover a well loved critter, the pill bug aka the Roly-Poly. A cherished character of our childhoods, the rolling isopod. Do you share our appreciate for these terrestrial crustaceans? 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 03, 2023•37 min•Ep. 14
The smartest spider in the world with the most adorable face. This jumping spider is a versatile hunter with the eye sight like a cat and tactics like a lion. Listen in to learn about a fascinating arachnid! Thank you to Vani C. 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...
Dec 27, 2022•36 min•Ep. 13
Happy Holidays from Just Bugs! This week we cover the a very festive scarab beetle! We home this cold loving beetle bring you a warm and wonderful holiday. 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 20, 2022•30 min•Ep. 12
We discuss reddit’s favorite bug which may be the cutest insect on this planet. 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 13, 2022•25 min•Ep. 11
Shiny land swimmers with cute mating rituals, silly butt antenna, and an appetite for starches? Sign me up! 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 06, 2022•34 min•Ep. 10
Lady bug? Ladybird? Lady beetle? Whatever you choose to call it, this invasive species is not much of a lady. Learn about the many variants, names, and nasty habits of the Asian Lady beetle. 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 29, 2022•32 min•Ep. 9
Our first listener request! The American Pelecinid Wasp is one very interesting insect. Not a lot is know on them but you’ll be amazed by the things that are. Special thanks to the Listerner who requested this episode: Sierra Rowan If you would like to submit a listener request, please reach out to us at our email. ([email protected]) Please include whether or not you would like your name stated or bug stories told. Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email jus...
Nov 22, 2022•20 min•Ep. 8
Join us for the story that started it all and a cute tiny arachnid. We talk about bright red babies and a whole population of ladies who don’t need no man! 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 15, 2022•25 min•Ep. 7
Buzzz Buz BBuzz Buzzzz Buuuuzzz. This weeks episode we cover the Humble Bumble. Long live the Queen. 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 08, 2022•43 min•Ep. 6
We review what makes an insect an insect and what makes an arachnid and arachnid. We also cover some handy definitions when discussing 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 01, 2022•31 min•Ep. 5
Happy Halloweek! For a spooky time we covered our first venomous bug! The western black widow spider. We clear up some myths and tell you all about what makes the black widow so special. 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 25, 2022•38 min•Ep. 4
Is it a moth, a hummingbird, or a hawk? Find out more on this interesting creature on this weeks episode! Update: We apologize for the poor audio quality, we have attempted to resolve the issue but have been unable due to misplacement of the original audio file. We have since upgraded our recording equipment and virtual filing cabinet. Thank you for listening and understanding. Support the show Thank you for listening! To contact us please email [email protected] Follow us on social medi...
Oct 18, 2022•29 min•Ep. 3
On todays episode we talk about the Praying mantis, a childhood favorite of ours! We discuss the special place they have in our heart and how viscous they are in reality. Thank you for joining us to learn about the tiny world of bugs. If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love if you could rate, review it and tell a friend! Have questions or want to get in contact? [email protected] Visit our Instagram for more bug content and episode related posts: https://www.instagram.com/justbugspodc...
Oct 08, 2022•31 min•Ep. 2
On this pilot episode, we discuss periodical and annual cicadas! We share personal experiences we've had with these exceptionally loud buggos and discuss what makes them tick, or buzz. Thank you for joining us to learn about the tiny world of bugs. If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love if you could rate, review it and tell a friend! Have questions or want to get in contact? [email protected] Visit our instagram for more bug content and episode related posts: https://www.instagr...
Oct 08, 2022•27 min•Ep. 1