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The Zooquarium Podcast is a deep dive into all of the questions YOU want answered about the animals and habitats of the land, sea, and air. On each episode, artist Mike Bennett and biologist Chanel Hason use their background as educators to answer YOUR questions and invite guests from the wildlife and creative worlds to explore the convergence of science and art. The Zooquarium Podcast explores the imagucational world of animals and ecosystems in a way that’s engaging and accessible to kids of all ages.
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In the Season 1 Finale Bonus, Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with squid expert/muralist, Dr. Sarah McAnulty. They talk more about squid ink art, squid with built-in puppets, Skype A Scientist, and MORE!Sarah McAnulty is a squid biologist and street artist working to connect people with wildlife through art. She collaborates with neighborhood groups and local artists to create murals on philly biodiversity, and hosts events that bring science and art together to encourage environmental action. Her "Squid facts" sticker and wheatpaste project has reached over 186,000 people with facts about squid and cuttlefish since 2018.Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!Learn more about SarahCheck out Skype a ScientistShop the Squid Facts online storeShop the Mike Bennett Studios storeShop the Mike Bennett Studios storeFollow us on Instagram: @thezooquariumFollow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettartFollow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettartSubscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube ChannelFollow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanelLearn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.orgThe Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and thezooquarium.com/podcastCreditsHosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel HasonGuest: Dr. Sarah McAnultyQuestion-Asker: PatrickProduced & Edited by: Jon RichardsonMusic by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland SingsIntro Animat
Patrick asks: How Much Ink Can A Squid Hold? What a GREAT question for our SEASON ONE FINALE EPISODE! Luckily, Mike and Chanel are joined by Sarah McAnulty, an artist/squid expert to answer Patrick's question.Sarah McAnulty is a squid biologist and street artist working to connect people with wildlife through art. She collaborates with neighborhood groups and local artists to create murals on philly biodiversity, and hosts events that bring science and art together to encourage environmental action. Her "Squid facts" sticker and wheatpaste project has reached over 186,000 people with facts about squid and cuttlefish since 2018.Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!Learn more about SarahCheck out Skype a ScientistShop the Squid Facts online storeShop the Mike Bennett Studios storeFollow us on Instagram: @thezooquariumFollow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettartFollow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettartSubscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube ChannelFollow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanelLearn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.orgThe Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and thezooquarium.com/podcastCreditsHosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel HasonGuest: Dr. Sarah McAnultyQuestion-Asker: PatrickProduced & Edited by: Jon RichardsonMusic by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland SingsIntro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle AnimationArtw
Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with Chris Ballew, the brains behind Caspar Babypants and lead singer of The Presidents of the United States of America. They go deeper into Chris's music, inspiration, influence, and close things out with a fun Weird Al story.Chris sings about the animal kingdom on his children's albums under the name Caspar Babypants and in his music for grown-ups with The Presidents of the United States of America. Chris also releases albums under his own name that can be found on all streaming platforms.Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!Visit Chris's websiteLearn about Chris on WikipediaListen to Caspar Babypants • Spotify | Apple MusicListen to The Presidents of the United States of America • Spotify | Apple Music | YouTubeListen to Chris Ballew's solo recordings • Spotify | Apple MusicFollow Chris/PUSA on Instagram: @pusabandShop the Mike Bennett Studios storeFollow us on Instagram: @thezooquariumFollow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettartFollow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettartSubscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube ChannelFollow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanelLearn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.orgThe Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zooquarium-podcast/id1838530932" rel="noopener noreferrer" t
Gabriella asks: Why Do Bookworms Eat Books? That's such a fascinating question. It also makes us wonder, what isa bookworm?? Mike and Chanel get to the bottom of Gabriella's question with iconic musician Chris Ballew.Chris sings about bookworms and the entire animal kingdom on his children's albums under the name Caspar Babypants and in his music for grown-ups with The Presidents of the United States of America. Chris also releases albums under his own name that can be found on all streaming platforms.Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!Visit Chris's websiteLearn about Chris on WikipediaListen to Caspar Babypants • Spotify | Apple MusicListen to The Presidents of the United States of America • Spotify | Apple Music | YouTubeListen to Chris Ballew's solo recordings • Spotify | Apple MusicFollow Chris/PUSA on Instagram: @pusabandShop the Mike Bennett Studios storeFollow us on Instagram: @thezooquariumFollow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettartFollow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettartSubscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube ChannelFollow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanelLearn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.orgThe Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3bIyyqiP0nZ1hYVqtE2VkK?si=6
Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with Dr. Jann Vendetti, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County's Associate Curator of Malacology (AKA Snail & Slug expert). They discuss the difference between snails and slugs, the fascinating world of mollusk teeth, and GIGANTIC members of the snail & slug family.Dr. Jann Vendetti is the Associate Curator of Malacology (Mollusks) and The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County's Twila Bratcher Chair in Malacological Research. She is a founding member of the Urban Nature Research Center. Jann's focus is on collections-based research and the Snails and slugs Living in Metropolitan Environments (SLIME) project, championing the important role of community science to understanding urban-living biodiversity.Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!Learn more about Jann VendettiFollow The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County on Instagram: @nhmlaShop the Mike Bennett Studios storeFollow us on Instagram: @thezooquariumFollow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettartFollow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettartSubscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube ChannelFollow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanelLearn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.orgThe Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and thezooquarium.com/podcastCreditsHosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel HasonGuest: Dr. Jann VendettiQuestion-Askers: Phoebe & ManaalProduced & Edited by: Jon RichardsonMusic by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland SingsIntro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle AnimationArtwork by: <a href="https://hellofuzzzbrain.mypor
Phoebe and Manaal ask: How Do Snails Make Slime? Not only is this an incredible question, but it's our first from the UK! It also gives Mike and Chanel an opportunity to chat with snail expert, Dr. Jann Vendetti!Jann is the Associate Curator of Malacology (Mollusks) and The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County's Twila Bratcher Chair in Malacological Research. She is a founding member of the Urban Nature Research Center. Jann's focus is on collections-based research and the Snails and slugs Living in Metropolitan Environments (SLIME) project, championing the important role of community science to understanding urban-living biodiversity.Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!Learn more about Jann VendettiFollow The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County on Instagram: @nhmlaShop the Mike Bennett Studios storeFollow us on Instagram: @thezooquariumFollow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettartFollow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettartSubscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube ChannelFollow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanelLearn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.orgThe Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and thezooquarium.com/podcastCreditsHosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel HasonGuest: Dr. Jann VendettiQuestion-Askers: Phoebe & ManaalProduced & Edited by: Jon RichardsonMusic by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland SingsIntro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle Animat
Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with Gretchen and Thomas of Carol Cleveland Sings! They talk about cats, their ideal animal collaborators, and writing podcast theme songs.RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!Gretchen Lohse and Thomas Hughes, collectively known as Carol Cleveland Sings, are a music, video, and art duo from Philadelphia, PA. Known for their clever toy instrument videos across social media, Carol Cleveland Sings combines their talents with curated backdrops and the occasional cat to capture the attention of their many online followers. Carol Cleveland Sings is also the creator of The Zooquarium Podcast's incredible theme song!Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!Check out Carol Cleveland Sings on BandCampFollow Carol Cleveland Sings on TikTok: @carolclevelandsingsFollow Carol Cleveland Sings on Instagram: @carolclevelandsingsWatch Carol Cleveland Sings' cat videos HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERELearn about the Portland AquariumShop the Mike Bennett Studios storeFollow us on Instagram: @thezooquariumFollow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettartFollow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettartSubscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube ChannelFollow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanelLearn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.orgThe Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zooquariu
Lita asks: Why Do Cats Have Whiskers? We've all seen them and they look so cool, but WHY are they there? Mike and Chanel are all set to answer Lita's question and talk all about cat whiskers with Gretchen Lohse and Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings!Gretchen Lohse and Thomas Hughes, collectively known as Carol Cleveland Sings, are a music, video, and art duo from Philadelphia, PA. Known for their clever toy instrument videos across social media, Carol Cleveland Sings combines their talents with curated backdrops and the occasional cat to capture the attention of their many online followers. Carol Cleveland Sings is also the creator of The Zooquarium Podcast's incredible theme song!Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!Check out Carol Cleveland Sings on BandCampFollow Carol Cleveland Sings on TikTok: @carolclevelandsingsFollow Carol Cleveland Sings on Instagram: @carolclevelandsingsWatch Carol Cleveland Sings' cat videos HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERELearn about the Portland AquariumShop the Mike Bennett Studios storeFollow us on Instagram: @thezooquariumFollow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettartFollow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettartSubscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube ChannelFollow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanelLearn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.orgThe Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and thezooquarium.com/podcastCreditsHosted by: <a href="https://mikebennettstudio
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The Zooquarium Podcast is a deep dive into all of the questions YOU want answered about the animals and habitats of the land, sea, and air. On each episode, artist Mike Bennett and biologist Chanel Hason use their background as educators to answer YOUR questions and invite guests from the wildlife and creative worlds to explore the convergence of science and art. The Zooquarium Podcast explores the imagucational world of animals and ecosystems in a way that’s engaging and accessible to kids of all ages.
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