Phyla and Fandom

You sometimes find yourself on an unplanned path - sometimes this is for the worse, but often it can be for the better! In this episode, Doc and Velvet discuss how recent inspirations have led to their renewed energy for content creation as well as how animals sometimes find themselves in unexpected locations.

Velvet and Doc take a deep dive into their plans for their new year while also discussing what they have been up to over the last few months. 

SpoOoOoky season is hereeeee! And, Doc & Ento have A LOT to say about it! 

There are a lot of aspects of academic, zoological work, and even the furry fandom that are so normalized that people end up with more stress on their shoulders than they should. In this episode, Ento and Doc discuss these aspects and possible solutions while talking about experiences during their career. Oh, and, the panic they are currently feeling from running a 5K soon - uh oh! 

We have been going through some changes - from finalizing PhD projects, to getting treated for ADHD, and new science communication outreach efforts. Learn all about what we've been up to lately in this episode. 

It's been a while since we have been to busy conventions. Join Ento and Doc as they discuss their experiences at Furnal Equinox. 

In a bit more personal episode than normal, we discuss the worries of going back to conventions while also recognizing the work our fandom staff have done to help keep us as safe as possible for their return. 

One wouldn't naturally think space and music have much in common with each other but, as special guest Bagel Rabbit discusses with us, it absolutely can! 

Science... on Twitch? More likely than you might think! In this episode, we explore the everchanging world of streaming on Twitch with special guest Berry aka WeirdRomance! 

We're back after a long, long.... long... break. The pandemic has made these past two years feel like a millennia. Join us as we talk about how our personal lives have adapted to living in lockdown, how COVID-19 has affected the zoo & aquarium world, and what we are doing to remain positive. Recorded on January 17th, 2022. 

What happens when two science nerds meet up with an animation nerd? Find out in Episode 9 featuring special guest Rittsrotts. Originally published 18 April 2020.

When new science hits, the world relies on science writers to get that information to them. From articles to blogs and even books, it can take many forms. Join us as we discuss the science writing world with special guest, Riley Black. Originally published 21 March 2020.

Ever wondered what an arborist does? How do city planners take into account keeping nature intact while helping the city grow? Where do furries fit into all this? Join us as we discuss all of this in more with special guests, Clover! Originally published 5 April 2019. Originally published 6 March 2020.

Think we were gone for good? Think again! Phyla and and Fandom is back on track. Although the holidays prevented us from recording immediately after this one, we hope this episode gives you a little idea of what we have been up to over these past few months! Originally published 28 December 2019.

Whether traveling for field research or traveling for a fur con, there's certainly a lot to see and experience along the way! Join as we discuss our personal experiences with travel alongside special guests Moms of Furries. Originally published 14 June 2019.

The animal kingdom AND the furry fandom is full of amazing lights and sounds - from animals that produce their own bioluminescence to convention staffers who work long hours to make dances look their best. Join us as we dive into this world with Milo Husky, an A/V Guru! Originally published 20 May 2019.

This one is allllllllllllllllllllll about music - from animal vocalizations to musicians. The world is absolutely full of song and the better we listen the more we learn. Join us as we talk about it with Pepper Coyote! Originally published 5 April 2019.

Fraud is everywhere - not just in the scientific world but, in the furry fandom as well. In episode two we explore a handful of the most famous examples of fraud in these two sectors of the world with our first guest ever, Spawts. Originally published 5 April 2019.

Our first episode is all about introductions. Why are we doing this podcast? What is the podcast going to be about? How did we get into zoology and the furry fandom? Originally published 5 April 2019.