Creature Classic® The Bird Pee Technique

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Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

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Katie is hiding under her bed from the fireworks, so here's one of her favorite summer episodes: Top ways animals stay cool in the heat, your results may vary! From gular fluttering to a stinky cool down method, bee fans and mucus cocoons, there are all sorts of ways to stay chill in the summer heat!

Guests: Ella Hubber, Tom Lum, and Caroline Roper

Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/197ka55555R0ejpocBcPs4je_ZKXen1aDLbwqcwfw9rY/edit?usp=sharing

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Creature Classic® The Bird Pee Technique

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Guests: Ella Hubber, Tom Lum, and Caroline Roper

Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/197ka55555R0ejpocBcPs4je_ZKXen1aDLbwqcwfw9rY/edit?usp=sharing

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310 episodes

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Gila Monster Heal Thyself 1:29:41

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Today on the show, animals in medicine! This time we're not talking about mice, but the way amazing animal adaptations have inspired or directly contributed to medicine. From gila monster venom to the absurdity of giraffes, animals have a lot to teach us about medical science. I'm joined by real life gastroenterologist, and host of the medical podcast House of Pod, Kaveh Hodah! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Freaky Fads 52:06

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Today's show has some mature themes, like frank discussions of sex and bodily fluids, so if you have kids, maybe give it a listen before having them listen with you. Freaky animal fads! Animals can have culture, but sometimes, that culture is uncultured. From dolphin pee to a macaque on your back, these animals are definitely going to ruin your fancy dinner party. Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: are cockatoos learning to be delinquents? I'm joined by segment director for the Daily Show, Carmen Angelica! Sources: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/dolphin-aerial-urine-behavior https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/macaque-monkey-deer-mate-sex-ride https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-07-23/cockatoos-open-wheelie-bin-lid-social-learning-suburbs/100306786 Last week's mystery animal sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56O8pp-x8Zg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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National Park Hidden Gems 59:19

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Today on the show I'm joined by Pallavi Gunalan to talk about some of the coolest animals you can find in U.S. National Parks! Our national parks are home to some of the most stunning species on the planet, and are incredibly important reserves that protect the biological jewels of America. From adorable little cat-like critters that look like they came straight out of a fantasy, to the GOAT of horns, to a spiky little guy with biological weaponry, these are just three examples of the amazing animals found in National Parks. Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: When is a cat not a cat and a toad not a toad? Episode Images See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Big Baby Mayhem 59:53

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Today on the show, big, adorable, playful babies who get into mischief! Baby elk, baby elephants, and the biggest baby on earth (insert your preferred joke person here). We're having mega-fun with these megafauna babies! I'm joined by proprietress of the website How To Eat LA, and host of the Smart Mouth podcast Katherine Spiers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Listener Q's: A Giant Voltron of Babies 30:09

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It's a listener questions episode! I answer your questions, from whether it's good to be a mutant, why dogs do little kickies after potties, to the difference between colonial organisms and multicellular organisms. What's the deal with zooids!?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hot Fuzz 1:09:09

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Today on the show, HOT FUZZ! We're taking about fluffy animals who manage hairdoos without *hair* persay, that's right, these are furries without the fur, critters that look really pettable (but you probably shouldn't). How do you get fuzzy without being mammalian? Joining me today is friend of the show, friend to all animals and host of Just the Zoo of Us, Ellen Weatherford! Footnotes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Listener Q's: Bee Meat Slurry 48:59

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Today on the show, more listener questions! Why are crow and raven beaks covered in feathers? What the heck is up with carrion bees? Dog sneeze democracy, tales of curly hair, and a ramble about animal neurodivergence! If you have a question you can write to me at creaturefeaturepod@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Listener Q's: Ear Mite Poetry 23:16

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Today I answer your questions, about everything from the weirdest self-inflicted ear mite study, to starfish parasite piñatas! If you have a question you'd like to ask, you can email me at creaturefeaturepod@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Feed Drop: Turkeys Are Secretly Incredibly Fascinating! 53:53

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Happy New Year! Please enjoy this episode of my other podcast, Secretly Incredibly Fascinating, with Alex Schmidt. This time, we learn all about turkeys! Why are they called turkeys? Who does the best turkey gobble? All the questions you never thought to ask about turkeys answered. Check out more of the SIF podcast here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Creaturekringletimes: Staying Warm! 59:19

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Happy Creaturekringletimes! Today we're getting cozy and snuggly with animal tips on how to stay warm. From bee cuddles, to round fluffy birds, we're gettin' toasty with some cuties. Plus, what a frozen sabertooth cat-cicle can tell us about these ancient kitties! I'm joined by Kelly Weinersmith to warm ourselves by the fire of evolutionary biology facts! Footnotes: Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners Sabertooth kitten preserved in Siberia Last week's mystery animal sound source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Creature Classic: Tiny Penguin Naps 1:01:44

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Happy holidays! While I'm frantically making gingerbread apes, enjoy this Kringletimes special from last year! From hibernations to teeny naps, these wintery animals know how to catch a few z's! I'm joined by guest Jeff May. Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dEiKigGPXidNf5Jaa_LQ8HvJkP0h-9Tz6KNzC-OkFds/edit?usp=sharing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Life Uh Finds A Way?! (Evolution's Best Mistakes) 1:09:28

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Today on the show: They're not dinosaurs, they're from BEFORE the dinosaurs, and they're very, very, very strange. Giant apex predator shrimp thingies, centipedes you could ride on, the tully monster, evolution's most amazing mistakes! I'm joined by paleontologist and science educator Dane Pavitt. Check him out at www.theaveragescientist.co.uk and www.youtube.com/danepavitt Footnotes: Last week's mystery animal sound source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Creature Classic: Remember To Breathe Through Your Butt! 1:01:19

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A rerun classic about not freezing to death! Today we'll be talking about how animals prepare for winter! From hibernation, to magical wardrobe changes, to cryogenic freezing! Discover this and more as we answer the age old question: when, if ever, is the right time to breathe through your butt? With guest, Caitlin Durante! Ads: 19:42; 32:19 Footnotes: My frozen bear heart: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110207142625.htm Calendar cells: https://phys.org/news/2015-09-seasonal-body-clock-animals.html Arctic fox faceplanting into snow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EiV-ERKRRs Arctic fox's awkward wardrobe malfunctions: https://a-z-animals.com/media/animals/images/470x370/arctic_fox10.jpg Arctic fox shedding its coat: https://external-preview.redd.it/yFIfslfvQOZezp2EoX48ZArPc1B48xAh6IfRcZpT3k0.jpg?auto=webp&s=abaec6cc70925d3441a05b55f238ab6f5f114523 Ancient snow goggles: http://www.beyondbuckskin.com/2012/04/some-history-slick-inuit-shades.html Frozen wood frog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLPeehsXAr4 Siberian salamander: https://amphibiaweb.org/cgi/amphib_query?where-genus=Salamandrella&where-species=keyserlingii Painted turtles breathe through their butts: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/03/animals-winter-hibernation-turtles/ Wild Yakut horses: https://eaq.org.au//wp-content/uploads/2017/05/yacut-horses.jpg MORE. FLUFFY. HORSES: https://siberiantimes.com/PICTURES/OTHERS/Tipsy-deer-and-horses/2.jpg Kulning video by Jonna Jinton: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc7F_qv3eI8&t=0m40s See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Short and Sweet and Full of Poop 41:51

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It's a poopisode! I've got a serious case of poop brain, so let's learn about some fascinating evolutionary biology facts vis a vis poop! Penguin defensive poop turrets, snake poop acting, and the medicinal pooping of bees. Discover this and more as we answer the age old question: why hasn't there been a movie about vampires getting pooped on? I'm joined by comedian & actress Kimia Behpoornia! Footnotes: Penguin defensive poop Penguin poop diagram Snake poop paper Bee poop Last week's mystery animal sound source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Breakfast Club for Animals 59:40

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