Brood X: The Cicada Podcast

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Latest Episodes:

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.

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.

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?

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.

Episode VII: The Loud Buzz of Love Jun 08, 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.

Episode VI: Cultural Connections Jun 01, 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.

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?

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?

Episode III: Impacting Planet Earth May 11, 2021

If you look closely, cicadas do look prehistoric, so how long have they been around and how have they survived so long on our ever-changing planet?

Episode II: Going Back in Time May 04, 2021

Before Brood X makes its appearance, Dr. Gene Kritsky shares some of the history of cicada brood emergences in what we now know as the eastern United States. What did indigenous peoples and colonizers think of the bugs? And you'll even hear a bit about how they taste.

Episode I: Cicadas 101 Apr 27, 2021

As we begin our 10-week journey of the 2021 Brood X emergence, Dr. Kritsky and Cory Sharber discuss the very basics of cicadas – what are they, what do they look like, are they dangerous, when will they show up, and how can you prepare for their appearance?

Brood X: The Trailer Apr 20, 2021

This will be the summer of Brood X , the emergence of the 17-year cicadas in trees throughout our area and many parts of the country.