Episodes
Brittany, Lyla, and Maddison sit down and talk about caves. How do they form? What are their ecosystems like? Does Pokemon get anything right with caves? Well the answer is a little bit of yes and no. Stay tuned for video of this episode to be released at a later date. You can reach us at: [email protected] Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
Published 10/07/24
To all of our listeners who have stuck with us, thank you. We are going to regrow and focus on providing the highest quality of content possible. We are excited to move into video formats in addition to audio formats. We want your help and input here so that we can grow this into a more collaborative experience and process. I think this is the best thing we can do for a healthy community. You can email us at [email protected] with inquiries and interest. Record your intro...
Published 10/06/24
Published 10/06/24
We're back with new episodes. In the first Lyla's Lessons episode for the school year. This is a two part episode, we just had too much to talk about. You can reach us at: [email protected] Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
Published 09/30/24
We're Back!!! Happy Birthday to us and our gift to you all is this live episode from this summer when we presented at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve in PA. Join Jared, Chelsea, and Brittany as they talk about how pollination works, what roles animals play, and how it impacts our daily lives. Maddison pops in there too at the end. You can reach us at: [email protected] Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by...
Published 09/21/24
I'm sorry for not getting this out sooner. This past month has been quite a bit. We are back! New episodes are on the way! Many announcements to come!!!
Published 09/19/24
The gang's all here to talk about urbanization, deforestation, habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, economic incentives, and how this all is connected together for your local ecosystems. We're going to look at examples of Pokemon losing their homes, and how conservation has worked in the Pokemon world, and what you can do in ours. We will talk about policy and economic solutions to this massive problem and hopefully leave you with the tools you need to save the "Pokemon" in your own backyard....
Published 05/28/24
Lyla and Maddison are back with a look at horses, domesticated, feral, and wild. What's the difference? Well Lyla explains it all. We'll look at the U.S.'s efforts to disrupt indigenous cultures by targeted horses. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
Published 05/20/24
Maddison finally finds time to sit down with Jillian. They discuss mostly spiders but a little bit of centipedes too.
Published 05/13/24
*Not Suitable for Children* #Trigger Warning, Discussion of Rape in Greek Mythology# Ben and Maddison are back after a pause. This time they are looking at Greek mythology and all of the wonderful monsters in D&D that come from it. We'll look at Gorgons/Medusa, Minotaur, Lamia, eidolon, and Pegasus. Maddison will give some of her most unique tips for DMs wanting to run these creatures in their campaigns. Most importantly we will discuss why Zeus and his brothers are awful and why Hera...
Published 04/29/24
Anirudh sits down with Ben and Maddison and teaches us all about Hinduism and India and the connections to Pokemon. We'll look at the Galar connection, some of our favorite mons, and talk about just how diverse one of the world's largest religions truly is. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
Published 04/23/24
Lyla and Maddison are back to talk about wolves. Mostly just the three in the games, but a lot to talk about with conservation, definitions, and just understanding the amazing adaptations of the furriest predators. So grab your sword and shield and some dog biscuits for this episode.
Published 04/15/24
Maddison sits down and jokes around with Ben. Let's find out who the man behind the myth(os) truly is.
Published 04/10/24
Maddison finally sits down with Jared to shine a light on our favorite botanist.
Published 04/10/24
Jillian is joined by Brittany Hahn from the American Museum of Natural History to discuss the importance of museums. Link to Duke Herbaria Petition: https://chng.it/jwF4gzZvHL Discord Link: https://discord.gg/vGbDZMfYnd
Published 04/01/24
Jared, Jillian, and Maddison sit down and talk all about flowers. Which Pokemon make sense, which don't. Which ones could you eat, which ones should you not. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
Published 03/25/24
Maddison and Lyla return to talk all about bats. The pair has spent quite some time planning this episode and are ready to talk about the wonderful and unique adaptations that make a bat, a bat. Let's see how their Pokemon counterparts checkout. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
Published 03/20/24
Jillian, Ben, Anirudh, and Maddison sit down and answer your submitted questions on this special Pokemon Day celebration. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
Published 03/11/24
We at PikaScience unequivocally support the struggles of the indigenous people of Palestine and all oppressed people of the world. Many have said that the situation in Palestine is complex, and we reject that statement. There is simply the occupier and the occupied. We call for and support an immediate end to the genocide and ethnic cleansing of all people. While we consume and create media inspired by a beloved childhood game, like this podcast, the children of Palestine do not have the...
Published 03/09/24
Season 2 of Who's That Podcast Host is here with the rest of the cast. First up, it's Anirudh. Maddison sits down with Anirudh to shine light into what makes our favorite economist tick.
Published 03/08/24
The games are nice, in that we don't have to pay for medical insurance, disaster insurance, or any of the complicated things that could easily play a role in day-to-day life. What if we did? Join Anirudh and Maddison as we explain insurance in a (hopefully) exciting way!
Published 03/04/24
Jillian, Ben, Anirudh, and Maddison sit down and answer your submitted questions on this special Pokemon Day celebration. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
Published 02/28/24
Send in your questions! https://forms.gle/rNCX9cCKuPrGXrBp9 Watch us Live on Pokemon Day at 10pm Est! http://youtube.com/@pokesciencepod
Published 02/26/24
Ben, Maddison, and Anirudh are live at Ohayocon. They are taking a look at some familiar monsters from the podcast, as well as some new monsters. They'll talk about using them as a DM, some plot hooks, and of course the lore and inspirations behind your favorite tabletop RPG. Special Event Schedule: February 15th- Pictionary Night in our Discord February 18th- Through the Ultra Wormhole Live (on Youtube) February 23rd- Lyla's Lessons Live (on Youtube) February 27th- PokeScience Live Q&A...
Published 02/19/24
Following the Galarian Mass Extinction, Jillian and her guest Dr. Sebastian Echevreri discuss the unique bug types of the Galar Region and the importance of invertebrate conservation. Special Event Schedule: February 15th- Pictionary Night in our Discord February 18th- Through the Ultra Wormhole Live (on Youtube) February 23rd- Lyla's Lessons Live (on Youtube) February 27th- PokeScience Live Q&A (on Youtube) [send in questions] Send in your questions...
Published 02/15/24