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BugsNeedHeroes
Bugs Need Heroes
On each episode of Bugs Need Heroes, an ecologist and an illustrator team-up to create a new insect-inspired super hero. The finished characters are posted to our social media pages and at BugsNeedHeroes.com
Email us questions about bugs at [email protected]
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman.
Edited by Derek Conrad.
Character artwork by Amanda Niday.
”Ladybug Castle” by Rolemusic is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
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4.9 stars from 18 ratings
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“Could you do the tomato hornworm or the tobacco hornworm ( I think you should make them look like a cowboy if you do them)”
LelandRene via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/30/24
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“Could you do the tomato hornworm or the praying mantis or the tobacco hornworm ( make them look like a redneck/ cowboy”
LelandRene via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/20/24
Lovely, Fun, And Educational!
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“I learn so much while enjoying this podcast! Amanda and Kelly are delightful, and I love the bug talk plus all of their fun tangents. I love listening while I'm painting with watercolors or doing dishes. Thank you for adding an amusing and smart soundtrack to my art projects and chores!”Read full review »
InspirationExists via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/23
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Content Warning for the episode: discussion of adult topics, including sexual assault and BDSM.
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Published 05/27/24
Published 05/27/24
While this moth itself isn't very impressive, it has had an interesting story coinciding with the industrial revolution and the theory of evolution. Kelly discusses genetics and industrial melanism. Amanda discusses dinosaurs and dancing.
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Published 05/12/24
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