Episodes

  • Bonus Episode: Q&A with Dr. K

    Bonus Episode: Q&A with Dr. K
    Jul 19 2021
    We received so many questions during the run of our Brood X podcast, that we had to invite Dr. Kritsky back for a live Q&A session with Cory Sharber. Listen above, wherever you pod, or check out the video below.
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    58 mins
  • Episode X: Thank You, Citizens!

    Episode X: Thank You, Citizens!
    Jun 29 2021
    As our podcast series concludes and our cicada friends begin their new 17-year cycle, Dr. Gene Kritsky from Mount St. Joseph University talks about the success of the Brood X crowd sourcing effort and the Cicada Safari app.
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    25 mins
  • Episode IX: The Silence Of The Cicadidae

    Episode IX: The Silence Of The Cicadidae
    Jun 22 2021
    What are our visitors doing when you don't hear their distinctive mating buzz? If you've noticed they get quiet at night or when it rains, do you know what they're up to?
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    18 mins
  • Episode VIII: Cold Brood

    Episode VIII: Cold Brood
    Jun 15 2021
    In this episode, Dr. Gene Kiritsky and Cory Sharber discuss how did our unseasonable April and May weather impact the Brood X emergence.
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    20 mins
  • Episode VII: The Loud Buzz of Love

    Episode VII: The Loud Buzz of Love
    Jun 8 2021
    Brood X , as you might be hearing, has emerged and they are looking to do the one thing they’ve been waiting 17 years to do – mate! The loud buzzing is the cicadas’ way of saying “what’s your sign” in a crowded bar, but it’s not all fun and games this year.
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    19 mins
  • Episode VI: Cultural Connections

    Episode VI: Cultural Connections
    Jun 1 2021
    Human beings have been fascinated with cicadas for generations. These visitors have spurred stories, symbols and artifacts because of their rare appearances, one-of-a-kind look, and their song of love.
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    20 mins
  • Episode V: How Cicadas Fit Into The Big Picture

    Episode V: How Cicadas Fit Into The Big Picture
    May 25 2021
    We’ve always been told about the importance of maintaining our ecosystems, but how do 17-year cicadas fit into that delicate balance?
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    18 mins
  • Episode IV: Those Who Came Before Gene

    Episode IV: Those Who Came Before Gene
    May 18 2021
    Our expert, Dr. Gene Kritsky, has devoted a great deal of his professional life to the study of cicadas. But who studied them before him? How did early scientists study these periodical emergences? And is crowd sourcing a new concept in cicada studies?
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    16 mins