205 Available Episodes (205 Total)Average duration: 00:35:03
Apr 24, 2023
April 24 Announcement
00:00:23
Hey everyone! We are taking this week and next week off! We'll be back in May. We have several episodes recorded already and a few more we are working on now. We just want to give everyone some time to catch up and give our cast and crew some R&R.
~Maddison
Apr 17, 2023
"PokeScience"- BioGeodude with Chemistry
00:50:04
Dr. Ray, (Dr.) Kirsten, and Maddison sit down with Austin Wadle of Duke University and talk all about biogeochemistry. What is this interesting field? How does it connect to our everyday lives? How might it explain mega evolution and dynamaxing? You'll have to listen to find out!
We are going to be off May 1st and will return May 8th with lots of surprises.
This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
Apr 10, 2023
"PokeScience"- It Belongs in a Museum! Not a PokeBall!
00:48:53
Chelsea, Maddison, and new cast member Kirsten join Maricela Abarca curatorial assistant in the dept. of invertebrate zoology & geology at the CA Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. We are going to talk fossils, prehistoric time periods, de-extinctions, and fossilized poop.
Please submit your evolutionary questions for our next Q&A!
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This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
Apr 03, 2023
"Lyla's Lessons"- Snakes on a Podcast
00:21:49
This month's "Lyla's Lessons" looks at the one animal Lyla wants most as a pet, snakes. We're going to find out how they are different from legless lizards, how they have a huge plethora of adaptations, and how gross Sandaconda is.
Please submit your evolutionary questions for our next Q&A!
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This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
Mar 27, 2023
"PokeCollege"- PokeBrews
00:47:51
Welcome to the first episode of PokeCollege the PikaScience episode made for those of us who are no longer a 10 year trainer!
This month we look at Alcohol: What is it, how does it tie to human cultures, why do animals enjoy it, where does it show up in Pokemon, and is Mr. Mime actually a drunk uncle.
Maddison sits down with Doug Carsen of Liquid Art Mixology with Brittany and Jared providing commentary.
Please submit your evolutionary questions for our next Q&A!
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This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
Mar 20, 2023
"PokeScience"- Converging Divergencies
00:46:09
Ceci, Dr. Ray, and Chelsea sit down with Max Reynolds of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and discuss evolutionary theory. What is convergent evolution? What is divergent evolution? How do these forces show up in the Pokemon games?
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Mar 13, 2023
"Lyla's Lessons"- Sharpedo are friends, Not food
00:26:17
Lyla and Maddison talk about sharks and rays. What makes them such great predators? What threats are they facing? How can we help them? Why is Maddison so obsessed with hugging them? All of that and more in this week's episode!
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Mar 06, 2023
"PokeScience"- 12 things Hera hates about Heracles
00:45:30
Brittany, Maddison, and Dr. Ray sit down and discuss the 12 Labors of Heracles and some of the Pokémon with connections to the stories.
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Feb 27, 2023
"PokeScience Q&A"- Getting To Anole You
00:42:53
Anirudh, Chelsea, and Brittany take a look at your Reptile and Anole questions in this episode.
his podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
Feb 20, 2023
"Lyla's Lessons"- Here Big Kitty Kitty
00:26:29
This month Lyla and Maddison sit down and discuss big cats, and not the ones who ate too much meow mix. How good of hunters are your favorite Pokémon? How can you help the real world big cats? We'll look at all of that and more.
This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK
Feb 13, 2023
PokeScience- Invasive Monsters and Beasts, Oh My!
00:46:24
Ceci, Ray, and Jared sit down with Dr. Olivier Morissette and discuss invasive species.
Please don't forget to send your anole and lizard questions:
https://forms.gle/AN3Sqg82JLtNPpMN9
This program is not affiliated with Nintendo of America inc. and holds no ownership over any characters, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights associated with Nintendo of America inc.
Feb 06, 2023
Brief Announcement
00:00:51
We're off this week. We want to give everyone a chance to catch up. In the meantime please fill out this link for our next Q&A episode:
Anole Q&A Link: https://forms.gle/bpVvRXSpjvuDsH656
Jan 30, 2023
"PokeScience Q&A"- Plantastic Curiosities
00:46:56
Maddison, Jared, and Anirudh sit down and answer your plant questions!
Jan 25, 2023
"Whos That Podcast Host?"- Brittany
00:09:18
Maddison sits down with Brittany
Jan 23, 2023
PokeScience- GMM (Genetically Modified Monsters)
00:50:41
On today's episode Maddison, Dr. Ray, and Brittany interview Dr. Dean Horton to discuss genetics, genomics, and genetic modification.
We dive into gene editing, genetic expression, and genetic mutations. Lots of microbes ahead!
Jan 18, 2023
Whos That Podcast Host- Ray
00:13:38
Time to meet Ray!
Maddison sits down with Dr. Ray for this episode.
Jan 16, 2023
Lyla's Lessons - Crocodilians for Millions
00:24:26
Welcome to the first Lyla's Lessons, all about Crocodilians that have been around for Millions (of years).
Please submit all of your plant-pokemon questions by January 18th:
https://forms.gle/UKeSW93vVdsGhsT59
Maddison, Ceci, and Chelsea sit down and discuss anoles. The three look at what makes these reptiles the perfect fit to be the rider Pokemon.
Don't forget to submit your Plant-based Pokemon questions before January 18th: https://forms.gle/uwagiDxkMHpq7sQf8
We have a birthday coming up and we want you to be a part of it. The link down below will give you all the details!
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