Episodios

  • Go Towards the Light! (BIoluminescence)
    Jul 18 2024

    Join the MCP gang as we discuss different organisms that light up our world from the deepest trenches of the ocean to our night skies. In this episode, we cover topics from angler fish luring in prey, to fireflies finding love all by creating their own light. We hope you enjoy this episode and it brings a little 'light' to your day!

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    1 h y 4 m
  • Considerate Sloths and Poopy Moths
    May 29 2024

    We have our first guest host to help us discuss the relationship between sloths and a peculiar genus of moth. Is this relationship an example of commensalism or could it be mutualism? As always we get off track and discuss a number of other cool invertebrates, along with some good ole fashion bathroom humor.

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    39 m
  • Friends with Benefits: Mutualism
    Mar 30 2024

    Welcome to our TENTH episode! In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of mutualism, where symbiotic relationships shape the natural world. From the birds and the bees to lichen (?!), we uncover the remarkable ways in which different species collaborate. Please take a few seconds to fill out our first MCP survey. https://forms.gle/MTGKdsqNHkgiwZXh9

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    1 h y 3 m
  • "Don't Get That Trichy Dick!" - Exploring the World of Parasites
    Mar 1 2024

    Join the Megatherium Club as we kick off our mini-series on symbiotic relationships! Today, Sean, Spencer, and Zach explore the queasy, uneasy world of parasites and how they make a living off the back of other, hardworking organisms like you and me. Sit back, relax, and don't have too much fun because you definitely don't want that trichy dick!

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    1 h
  • From Slurpasaurs To Spinosaurus
    Feb 11 2024

    In this episode we take a look at a few prehistoric creatures that have had major overhauls on how they are depicted over the years. We discuss the dunkleosteus and how it has recently been nerfed. Next we take a look at the spinosaurus and how that dinosaur has changed over the last 100 years. We wrap it up by looking at the iguanadon, one of the first described dinosaurs and get to see how dinosaurs in general have changed as new research comes out.

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    1 h y 12 m
  • Cryptozoology 101
    Jan 29 2024

    Welcome to today's lecture from The Megatherium Club Podcast, where we embark on a journey into the realms of cryptids and the natural world's most intriguing mysteries. We'll attempt unravel the enigmatic tales surrounding three legendary creatures: the Thunderbird, a colossal avian of Native American legend; the Mapinguari, a fearsome giant sloth-like beast said to inhabit the depths of the Amazon rainforest; and the Megalodon, the monstrous prehistoric shark that still sends shivers down our spines.

    Questions and comments can be sent to megatheriumclubpodcast@gmail.com.

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    1 h y 18 m
  • It's the Little Things
    Jan 12 2024

    In this week's episode of the MCP we follow up with our previous episode of the largest organisms on the planet by talking about the little guys. The smallest organisms on our planet can make a big splash. Hang out with us as we talk about the smallest creatures our planet has to offer and as always if you have any ideas, comments, or questions please contact us at megatheriumclubpodcast@gmail.com

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    1 h y 8 m
  • Larger Than Life
    Jan 2 2024

    Theme of the episode is large creatures/ organisms. We start off discussing the blue whales and if they really are the largest creature ever. Next we move to the largest flyer to have ever existed, the quetzalcoatlus. Then we wrap it up with the quaking aspen, Pando, one of the largest organisms on the planet.

    Contact us at megatheriumclubpodcast@gmail.com

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    1 h y 5 m