264: Orcas w/ Fred the Orca Man!
In this week’s episode, we are joined by science communicator Fred the Orca Man for a review of the iconic wolves of the sea. We discuss whale taxonomy, menopause and motherhood, hunting strategies us...
21 Nov 20241h 2min
263: American Lobster
Christian gets snippy with the American lobster. We discuss New England, split colors, immortality, flirting with pee, big meaty claws, grocery store tanks, and so much more.Links:For more informatio...
13 Nov 202448min
97: Sea Otter & Blue-Ringed Octopus (REPLAY)
In this week's re-broadcast of an episode from May of 2021, Ellen reviews the ocean's most adorable monsters, sea otters, & Christian rates the dazzling blue-ringed octopus.Links:For more information ...
6 Nov 202448min
262: Jumping Slugs w/ Meaghan Wetherell!
Ellen is joined by biologist/paleontologist Meaghan Wetherell for a review of the slimiest breakdancers in the world: jumping slugs. We discuss science communication through video games, how slugs fli...
1 Nov 202455min
Bonus Episode Preview: A Review of Vampires
A free sample of October's bonus episode: a review of vampires! Head over to https://maximumfun.org/join/ to sign up and get ALL of our bonus content!
31 Okt 202411min
261: Ogre-Faced Spider & Honduran White Bat
Ellen gets a really good look at the ogre-faced spider & Christian gets cozy with Honduran white bats. In this festively themed episode, we discuss ephemeral eyes, hearing with legs, casting nets, row...
23 Okt 202455min
260: Ross Seal w/ Griffin McElroy!
In this week’s episode, we are joined by comedy podcasting and tabletop roleplaying legend Griffin McElroy for a review of the squishy pugs of the Antarctic seas: Ross seals. We discuss which ninja tu...
16 Okt 202447min
259: Strawberry Poison Dart Frog & Clownfish
Christian gets toxic with strawberry poison dart frogs & Ellen just keeps swimming with clownfish. We discuss the final evolution of oof, extreme motherhood, matching blue jeans, the conservation sta...
9 Okt 202455min
