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The Zooquarium Podcast

Mike Bennett Studios

35 episodes · in order

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.

Episodes

  1. Introducing The Zooquarium Podcast

    · 1:53 · Trailer

    Art and Science collide on The Zooquarium Podcast! Meet Mike Bennett - he's an artist and educator originally from Pennsylvania. After moving to Portland, OR, Mike began creating large-scale cartoon characters cut out…

  2. Why Do Sloths Poop on the Ground?

    · 11 min · Episode 1

    Fitz asks: WHY DO SLOTHS POOP ON THE GROUND? Hosts Mike Bennett and Chanel Hason answer Fitz’s question, share some other cool sloth facts, and discuss Mike’s iconic sloth Slow Down signs. Visit…

  3. BONUS: Sloth Talk - Our exclusive interview with Sloth Conservationist, Dr. Rebecca Cliffe

    · 22 min · Bonus

    This BONUS video features Dr. Rebecca Cliffe, a conservationist specializing in sloths in Costa Rica. The Zooquarium Podcast's Mike and Chanel chat with Dr. Cliffe about her work with sloths and get her take on Fitz's…

  4. How Long Can Sea Otters Hold Their Breath?

    · 17 min · Episode 2

    Calvin asks: How long can sea otters hold their breath? Great question, Calvin! Hosts Mike Bennett and Chanel Hason answer Calvin’s question, share some other cool sea otter facts, and invite guest Moddy Himmel to…

  5. BONUS: Puppets Talk: More on Sea Otters, Puppets, and MORE with Moddy Himmel

    · 6:34 · Bonus

    This BONUS video features more of Mike and Chanel’s conversation with Moddy Himmel, an educator and puppeteer using their craft to engage with students through the arts. For more of their conversation, be sure to check…

  6. What Are Those Giant Beaks on Toucans About?

    · 10 min · Episode 3

    Izzy asks: What Are Those Giant Beaks on Toucans About? Yeah, what ARE they about?! Luckily, Mike and Chanel are friends with Aimee Owen, the Cincinnati Zoo's Aviculture Senior Keeper (bird keeper), to tell us ALL…

  7. BONUS: TOUCAN TALK - More from Aimee Owen's interview from The Zooquarium Podcast

    · 11 min · Bonus

    This BONUS video features more of Mike and Chanel’s conversation with Aimee Owen, the Cincinnati Zoo's Aviculture Senior Keeper (bird keeper). For more of their conversation, be sure to check out Episode 3 of The…

  8. Why Do Centipedes Have So Many Legs?

    · 12 min · Episode 4

    Sloane asks: Why Do Centipedes Have So Many Legs? Seriously, there's SO MANY! Mike and Chanel get down to the bottom of Sloane's question, explain the difference between centipedes and millipedes, and invite special…

  9. BONUS: Centipedes & Stop-Motion with Chuck Duke!

    · 9:12 · Bonus

    This bonus episode features more of Mike and Chanel’s conversation with legendary animator Chuck Duke, who helped bring Mr. Centipede to life in James and the Giant Peach(1996). They also talk about Chuck's experience…

  10. Do Sharks Sleep With Their Eyes Open or Closed?

    · 15 min · Episode 5

    Griffin asks: Do Sharks Sleep With Their Eyes Open or Closed? What a great question! Mike and Chanel get down to the bottom of Griffin's question with the help of shark expert, Alex McInturf from Oregon State…

  11. BONUS: Deep Dive on SHARKS with Alex McInturf!

    · 6:48 · Bonus

    This bonus episode features more of Mike and Chanel’s conversation with Alex McInturf all about SHARKS! They continue their conversation about shark sleeping habits and talk more about sharks in pop culture…

  12. Why Are Moray Eels' Faces So Long?

    · 19 min · Episode 6

    Agatha asks: Why Are Moray Eels' Faces So Long? Seriously - they're SO LONG! But why? Mike and Chanel answer Agatha's question with the help of actor Derrick Baskin, who played Jetsam in Disney's The Little Mermaid on…

  13. BONUS: Act Like an Animal - More with actor Derrick Baskin from Disney's The Little Mermaid on Broadway

    · 17 min · Bonus

    This bonus episode features more of Mike and Chanel’s conversation with Derrick Baskin all about EELS! They continue their conversation about eels, the experience of performing on stage for kids, and embodying all…

  14. How Can Chameleons Change Color?

    · 11 min · Episode 7

    Bianca asks: How Can Chameleons Change Color? What an amazing question! It's pretty well known that they can change color, but how they do it is definitely a mystery. Luckily hosts Mike and Chanel know a lizard expert,…

  15. BONUS: In Living Color - The Wild World of Chameleons with Jenna Lamping

    · 6:28 · Bonus

    This bonus episode features more of Mike and Chanel’s conversation with Jenna Lamping all about CHAMELEONS! They continue their conversation about these fascinating reptiles, including their unique eyes and hands.…

  16. Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?

    · 12 min · Episode 8

    Maggie asks: Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? Ah yes, the age old question! Hosts Mike Bennett and Chanel Hason can certainly handle that one, along with a special guest - Adam Taylor, a stop motion animator…

  17. BONUS: Animating Animals - More With Stop Motion Animator, Adam Taylor

    · 8:54 · Bonus

    This bonus episode features more of Mike and Chanel’s conversation with Adam Taylor all about his experience as an animator! They continue their conversation about chickens, but also discuss octopuses, monkeys, and…

  18. Why Are Orcas So Deadly?

    · 25 min · Episode 9

    Eva asks: Why Are Orcas So Deadly? Great question, Eva. Are killer whales truly KILLER WHALES? Luckily, Mike and Chanel are joined by Orca conservationist, Kendra Nelson. Kendra Nelson is a marine conservationist…

  19. BONUS: Chanel in the Wild - Animal conversations with kids!

    · 6:18 · Bonus

    Chanel interviews kids at Mike Bennett Studios in Portland, OR about their favorite animals & animal facts! A big thanks goes out to all of the kids who participated, as well as their families. And shout out to Goat It…

  20. Where Are Crickets' Ears Located?

    · 15 min · Episode 10

    Willa asks: Where Are Crickets' Ears Located? Are the on their heads? Their wings? Someplace else?? Chanel answers Willa's question and tells Mike more cricket information than he ever though he'd need to know. Then,…

  21. BONUS: Crickets, Clay, and the City of Roses with Chuck Duke

    · 8:43 · Bonus

    Mike and Chanel chat with legendary animator Chuck Duke about his background with Will Vinton Studios, observing actual dogs for Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs, animating special characters for Star Wars: The Force…

  22. Why Do Tigers Have Stripes?

    · 15 min · Episode 11

    Henley asks: Why Do Tigers Have Stripes? Tigers do have such a distinct look, so let's find out why! Mike and Chanel welcome tiger expert Megan Hagedorn to the Podcast to answer Henley's question and tell us all even…

  23. BONUS: Talkin' Tigers with Megan Hagedorn

    · 11 min · Bonus

    Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with Zoologist Megan Hagedorn about tigers, what inspired her to study animals, and how she blends the classics with animals as an artist! Megan Hagedorn is a zookeeper at…

  24. Why Do Red-Eyed Tree Frogs Have Multiple Eyelids?

    · 12 min · Episode 12

    Maybellene asks: Why Do Red-Eyed Tree Frogs Have Multiple Eyelids?That's such a great question. It's a good thing that Chanel has the answer, plus a few extra red-eyed tree frog facts for Maybellene, Mike, and special…

  25. BONUS: Books Are Magic with John Sazaklis

    · 15 min · Bonus

    Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with author John Sazaklis about red-eyed tree frogs, Mad Magazine, the joy of animal education, and how John became a best selling children's book author! John Sazaklis is…

  26. Why Are the Middle Fingers of Aye-Ayes So Long?

    · 14 min · Episode 13

    Milo asks: Why Are the Middle Fingers of Aye-Ayes So Long? What a fascinating question about a fascinating animal! Mike and Chanel are joined by ecologist Tim Eppley, the Chief Conservation Officer for Wildlife…

  27. BONUS: Leapin' Lemurs with Dr. Tim Eppley

    · 17 min · Bonus

    Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with ecologist Tim Eppley about aye-ayes, all other lemurs, what it's like to study animal and plant-life in Madagascar, and they learn about his journey from animal-lover to…

  28. Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?

    · 11 min · Episode 14

    Leta 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 Leta's question and talk all about cat whiskers with Gretchen Lohse and…

  29. Carol Cleveland MEOWS! More on Cats & Creativity with Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes!

    · 11 min · Bonus

    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…

  30. How Do Snails Make Slime?

    · 18 min · Episode 15

    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…

  31. Slime Time! More with Dr. Jann Vendetti

    · 19 min · Bonus

    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…

  32. Why Do Bookworms Eat Books?

    · 14 min · Episode 16

    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.…

  33. Buggies, Chickies, Froggies, and MORE with Chris Ballew!

    · 12 min · Bonus

    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,…

  34. How Much Ink Can A Squid Hold?

    · 16 min · Episode 17

    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…

  35. Put A Squid On It with Dr. Sarah McAnulty!

    · 13 min · Bonus

    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!…

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