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Everything you wanted to know about evolution by natural selection in short, easy to digest, episodes. Hosted, and produced by writer Rick Coste.
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- Jul 20, 202610 min
What's So Random About Mutations?
Evolution by natural selection relies upon random mutations. But what does "random" even mean? Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy. Music in this Episode "Whimsical" by Paul Tyan "Time Squid" by Steven O'Brien "Dog Day Afternoon" by Steven O'Brien "Higher Consciousness" by State of Flux
- Jul 6, 20267 min
Beauty is Everywhere
I took a day off and just sat on the porch, watching finches, a hawk and the ordinary morning business of the woods. Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy. Music in this Episode "Frogs" by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com "Stars are Out" by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
- Sep 23, 20249 min
Mutation Celebration Day
Charles Darwin's revolutionary observations of Galapagos tortoises and finches, explored how natural selection allows species to adapt over time. From the discovery of the hawk moth in Madagascar, predicted by Darwin, to the groundbreaking discovery of DNA by Rosalind Franklin, Francis Crick, and James Watson, we look at how genetic changes drive evolution. Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episodes coming! Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy. Music in this Episode Bright White by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Stars are Out by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
- Sep 9, 202411 min
Deception
Challenging Mark Twain's assertion that "man is the only one that lies.", we discover that deception is a widespread evolutionary strategy employed by various species for survival and reproduction. Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episodes coming! Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy. Music in this Episode Floating by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Pretty Melody by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Denouement by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Mutinee by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
- Aug 26, 202411 min
Animal Communication
Let's enter the fascinating world of animal communication used by different species. We'll also touch on the evolutionary aspects of these communication systems Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episodes coming! Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy. Music in this Episode Frogs by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Odd Wand by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Klink Tale by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
- Aug 15, 20240 min
New Season - New Shows!
The new season is about to kick and I'm really excited about it. I'm always looking for ways to expand the show's reach and science education, and to do so, I'll need your help. I'd love to go back to a weekly show, be able to fully kick off a supplemental video channel, and provide materials for schools. I've also always wanted to bring the newsletter back. The show will always be free for all to enjoy. To find out how you can help the show achieve it's goals financially, please visit evolutiontalk.com/support.
- Aug 12, 202412 min
Island Laboratories
The wonderful thing about islands is they continue to provide insights into the processes that shape life on Earth, reminding us of the incredible adaptability of life and the importance of preserving these unique ecosystems. They demonstrate how isolation, limited resources, and unique environmental pressures can drive the evolution of extraordinary adaptations. Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episodes coming! Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy. Music in this Episode Ghost by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Firefly by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Kitten by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
- Jul 29, 20249 min
Symbiosis
Imagine a world where different species live in close partnerships, essential for their survival. Tune in for a journey through millions of years of evolutionary cooperation, proving that in nature, no species is an island. Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episodes coming! Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy. Music in this Episode Bright White by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Pink Gradient Hey by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Tra-la-la by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Wook by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
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