Beyond Blathers

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Venus Flower Basket Jun 30, 2021

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This week we're talking about the venus flower basket, a species of glass sponge that can tell us a lot about engineering, and even romance! Listen to learn more about this living work of art.
If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell stickers, postcards, keychains, and hand-made needle-felted ornaments.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game.

Mammoth (Part 2) Jun 23, 2021

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And we're back with the final instalment of our special on the mammoth! This week, we're talking about how mammoth fossils are discovered, the controversy around mammoth ivory, and whether mammoths can be brought back from the dead.
For more information on mammoths, check out PBS Eons and The Brain Scoop on YouTube! You can also find Sofia's full episode on de-extinction here.
If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell stickers, postcards, keychains, and hand-made needle-felted ornaments.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game.

Mammoth (Part 1) Jun 16, 2021

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We're celebrating our fiftieth episode and one year anniversary (!!!) by sharing a special two-part episode on the mammoth! Check out the first part here and make sure to tune in next week to hear part two.
If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell stickers, postcards, keychains, and hand-made needle-felted ornaments.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game.

Anomalocaris Jun 02, 2021

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This week we're going far far back in time to talk about the anomalocaris, a strange looking arthropod from the Cambrian Period. They may look straight out of Star Wars, but they're actually an example of one of the first ever apex predators. Listen to learn more!
If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell stickers, postcards, keychains, and hand-made needle-felted ornaments.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game!

Umbrella Octopus May 26, 2021

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This week we're talking about one of the cutest creatures in existence, the umbrella octopus! This deep-sea dwelling octopus has big eyes, ear-like fins, and no ink! Listen to learn more about their habitat, reproduction, and how much we love them.
If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store where we sell stickers and postcards featuring Olivia's illustrations.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game!

Common Bluebottle May 19, 2021

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This week we're talking about the common bluebottle, a beautiful blue and black butterfly that is a lot more interesting than its name suggests! Listen to find out more about this butterfly's blue pigment and amazing ability to see colour, and to hear Olivia and Sofia chat about cake.
Thanks to Acey for the suggestion for this week's episode! If you have an animal you'd like to see us cover, don't hesitate to reach out on Instagram or Twitter.
If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store where we sell stickers and postcards featuring Olivia's illustrations.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game!

Amber with Adele Pentland May 12, 2021

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This week we're joined by Adele Pentland, a PhD Candidate at Swinburne University of Technology and Research Associate at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History, to talk about amber! Tune in to learn more about how amber is formed, how palaeontologists use amber, and why there is controversy around the use of Burmese amber. Adele also shared so many great stories about being a palaeontologist in the Australian outback!
Make sure to take a look at Adele's Etsy shop for amazing jewelry, and follow her on Instagram @strangemagicshop!
If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store where we sell stickers and postcards featuring Olivia's illustrations.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game!

Re-Release: King Salmon May 05, 2021

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This week we're re-releasing our King Salmon episode from September 23! Buckle in for a talk about the importance of salmon to coastal ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest. And we'll be back next week with a new episode that we're really excited about!
To learn more about Chinook salmon conservation, take a look at Raincoast's great wild salmon program.
If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store where we sell stickers and postcards featuring Olivia's illustrations.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game!

Ask Us Anything! Apr 28, 2021

Show notes

This week we're answering listener questions! Listen to hear Olivia's lemur stories and Sofia's whale adventures, get music recommendations, and find out what the hosts have been up to lately.
If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store where we sell stickers and postcards featuring Olivia's illustrations.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game!

Barreleye Apr 21, 2021

Show notes

This week we're talking about the barreleye, a deep sea fish with a transparent head and huge green eyes! Why is its head transparent??? Listen to find out!
If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store where we sell stickers and postcards featuring Olivia's illustrations.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game!

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