In this episode, Dr. Chris Looney, an entomologist from the Washington state Dept. of Agriculture debunk the common fears and misconceptions behind the recent Asian Giant Hornet introduction to Washington State. Website to learn more: www.agr.wa .gov/hornets Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything b...
May 31, 2020•29 min•Ep. 36
This is the second part to the last episode, where Phil Flips the script and asked me some awesome questions about our trip to Panama together in 2015. Follow Phil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil_torres/?hl=en Phil's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClaC4xkueyTnrJQ6IvdMlgg Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my P...
May 24, 2020•14 min•Ep. 35
In this episode, me and Phil Torres visit about his new tv show, his exciting adventures as an Entomologist, and the Mysterious Silkhenge... Follow Phil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil_torres/?hl=en Phil's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClaC4xkueyTnrJQ6IvdMlgg Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we ...
May 17, 2020•32 min•Ep. 34
We dive deeper into the vast topic of forensic entomology with Dr. Gail Anderson Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entomologists! Hope you stick around! I...
May 03, 2020•18 min•Ep. 33
Make sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date on my first season as a beekeeper! Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entomologists! Ho...
Apr 19, 2020•6 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, I attempt to cure you of your Entomology Itch. Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entomologists! Hope you stick around! If you would like ...
Apr 05, 2020•9 min•Ep. 31
You know that little bit of crunch you have when biting into a fig? Well, lets just say, its not from the seeds... Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entom...
Mar 22, 2020•8 min•Ep. 30
What would happen if all the bugs.. just... disappeared? Today we talk about what would happen. Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entomologists! Hope you ...
Mar 08, 2020•13 min•Ep. 29
This is a different episode as I ask what you guys want from me, and the future of this podcast. Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entomologists! Hope you...
Feb 23, 2020•6 min•Ep. 28
I answer the question "How can bugs see things, if at all?" Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entomologists! Hope you stick around! If you would like to s...
Feb 09, 2020•19 min•Ep. 27
We discover all the secrets of the honey bee kingdom, along with some FAQ! Check out my blog post to learn more: https://boylovesbugs.wordpress.com Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be int...
Jan 26, 2020•24 min•Ep. 26
Here in this episode, I tell you all about my Plans for Lil Dude's in 2020. Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entomologists! Hope you stick around! If you...
Jan 12, 2020•10 min•Ep. 25
In this Episode, We talk to Texas A&M University Phd, Student Joanie King. I met her at the Entomology conference in 2018. We discuss Parasites, outreach, teaching, and possible career paths for Biology students! Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to p...
Dec 29, 2019•17 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, we dive into the very vast topic that is Macro Photography. Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entomologists! Hope you stick around! If yo...
Dec 15, 2019•13 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, we discuss why I think that using common names when referring to a species is absolutely useless. Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entom...
Dec 01, 2019•9 min•Ep. 22
We dive into why doing your research and knowing you stuff is so important, not only for your enjoyment when on a trip but also for your safety. Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interv...
Nov 17, 2019•11 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, I talk about a spooky experience that I had in Panama. Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entomologists! Hope you stick around! If you wou...
Nov 03, 2019•12 min•Ep. 20
Go check Homesciencetools out! https://www.homesciencetools.com Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entomologists! Hope you stick around! If you would like ...
Oct 20, 2019•10 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, I talk about how to do field work, what it means, and what you'll need. Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entomologists! Hope you stick a...
Sep 29, 2019•14 min•Ep. 18
We dive deep into the science behind stick bugs and Parthenogenesis. Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entomologists! Hope you stick around! If you would ...
Sep 15, 2019•9 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, I reminisce about my unforgettable trip to Panama. If you would like to learn more about Make-A-Wish, heres the link: https://wish.org Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be...
Sep 01, 2019•19 min•Ep. 16
Go get some exotic Specimens! -> https://www.thebutterflycompany.com In this episode, we talk about how and where to get your insect specimens for your impressive collection. Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just...
Aug 18, 2019•9 min•Ep. 15
In a previous episode, we talked about why not to be afraid of spiders. In this episode, we dive into why most people are. Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some profession...
Aug 04, 2019•9 min•Ep. 14
We break down the Ophiocordyceps Fungi and why it is like the Zombie of the Insect Kingdom! Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entomologists! Hope you stic...
Jul 21, 2019•7 min•Ep. 13
In this Episode, we dive in to how Insects (Of all kinds) react to Natural disasters such as earthquakes, Forest Fires, Hurricanes, and Local Flooding. Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be...
Jul 08, 2019•8 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, me and a friend I met in Panama, Max, catchup and talk about the Natural history of Los Angeles, Climbing 140ft trees, and how he originally got interested in Entomology. Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we...
Jun 16, 2019•23 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, we go more in depth with the topic of Forensic Entomology. (By request from a Patron) Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entomologists! Ho...
May 31, 2019•7 min•Ep. 10
We discuss an exciting thing in the insect world! A species of bee thought to be extinct, rediscovered by a team of biologists on an expedition to Indonesia. Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will a...
May 26, 2019•9 min•Ep. 9
This week, I talk about everything Tarantula. From where their from, even to eating them! Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to putting them in your salad, we will just talk bugs! I will also be interviewing some professional Entomologists! Hope you stick ...
May 19, 2019•15 min•Ep. 8
In this short episode, we discuss the bugging question I have always had. Why is everyone so afraid of Insects and Spiders? If you would like to support me financially, Join the academy! https://www.patreon.com/Lildude Lil Dudes Insect Academy was created by me and is ran by me! If you don’t know who I am, “Nice to meet you! I’m Bradon”. My passion is to learn more about bugs and teach others about them! In my Podcasts we will be talking about everything bug-related! From best places to visit to...
May 12, 2019•5 min•Ep. 7
