Best Feathers And Horns Podcasts (2025)

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Ant Yogurt, Bunny Horns, Deadly Feather Fashion 57:10

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Liz Clayton Fuller joins the show to talk about the deadly feather trade. Plus, Jess hops in to explain the strange virus causing bunnies to sprout horns, and Rachel gets into the way some folks are using ants to make yogurt. (It's actually kinda good...) Check out all of Liz's art: https://lizclaytonfuller.com/ The Weirdest Thing I Learned This We…

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Check out: On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti from WBUR! 39:22

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We're sharing an episode of On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti. On Point is a rare public space where you hear nuanced explorations of complex topics live and in real time. Host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world, with urgency, timeliness and depth. In this episode: If you feel like car headlights hav…

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Drunk Monkeys, Heroic Rats, Forehead Teeth 45:39

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Skateboard Archeology, Dire Wolf Bones, The Great Fear 54:44

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Airborne Butt Cam, Snake Panic, Oops! All Cloacas 1:02:04

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Sarah Gailey joins the show to discuss why one scientist put the cutest little monocles on a bunch of chameleons. (And also to talk about their new book, Spread Me, out now wherever you buy books!) Plus, Rachel talks about the great Missouri snake panic, and Lauren talks about an accidental butt cam that lead to some very useful science. The Weirde…

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Thank Your Local Horse, OG Canners, Busting Bird Gender Norms 1:01:34

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Nathan H. Lents joins the show to discuss why some birds are extra loud in bed, along with his new book: The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender and Mating Shape Modern Relationships. Plus, Sara Kiley explains how horses are used to create snake anti-venom, and Rachel talks about how Napoleon played a part in instigating the art …

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Medical Butt Chugging, Ancient Ice Cream Pyramids, "The Thing" but Midwestern 56:01

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Mary Roach RETURNS to Weirdest Thing to share her new book, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy! From this phenomenal new read, she discusses a section on breathing through your butt, a thing not only turtles can do, but also apparently humans. Plus, Rachel talks about the ancient (and DEADLY) origins of ice cream, and Lauren explains a st…

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Bette Midler and the Salamander, How Marathon Swimmers Pee, D+D is Good for Your Brain 1:05:48

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The wonderful Ryan Mandelbaum is BACK to discuss their latest animalian interest: salamanders in New York City! Laura also explains how peeing while swimming a marathon is shockingly complicated, and Rachel gets into why Dungeons and Dragons is therapeutic for your noggin. Go check out Ryan's newsletter! https://ryanmandelbirder.substack.com/ The W…

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The Bone Collector, Threads of God, Cloacal Chamber 49:46

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Scientific illustrator and Twitch streamer Liz Clayton Fuller (ipaintbirbs) joins the show once more to talk all things cloaca -- and why some birds lack them. Plus, Jess hops behind the mic to talk about the world's rarest pasta, and Rachel dives into carnivorous caterpillars that sound like WWE wrestlers. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is…

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A New Green, THIS IS MY EVEREST, Chickens Influencing Cats 55:59

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Actor and creator of the Brat Apple Dance, Kelley Heyer, joins the show! The squad talks about a BRAND NEW green color, cheating at climbing Mt. Everest, and a sneaky trick to make cats less allergenic. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠…

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Horny Bugs, Women are Stronger Than Men, Evil Monkey Backpack Trends 48:35

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Casey Johnston joins the show this week to talk about how women are truly and actually stronger than men (all of which she details in her new book!). Plus, Laura talks about promiscuous fruit flies, and Rachel talks about capuchin monkey's version of a Labubu. Get Casey's book here! https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/casey-johnston/a-physical…

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Masochistic Trees, Lean Mean Sex Machines, Ancient Doodles 52:10

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Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian joins the show to talk about horny eels. Plus, Sara Kiley explains the tree that loves getting struck by lightning, and Rachel goes into detail about kids passing notes in ancient times. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our ⁠⁠⁠Facebook …

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The Piss Current, Mucking Up Space, a Cocky Legend 57:07

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Divya Anantharaman aka Gotham Taxidermy joins the show to talk about a bird with a very big personality. Plus, Rachel talks about a whale conveyor belt, and Lauren dishes dirt on the ISS (literally). The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our ⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠t…

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Time Balls, Bug Culture, Traffic Mimes 46:46

6M ago46:46

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Balint Kacsoh of SciAnts_Streams joins the show today to talk about how flies have their own sort of culture. Plus, Jess hops behind the mic to discuss mimes mocking traffic offenders, and Rachel divulges the story of London's legendary timekeepers. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts an…

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Rat Sommeliers, Pneumatic Tube Flirting, Why Periods Hurt 51:37

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Kate Downey joins the show to explain how little we actually know about why periods hurt so dang bad. Plus, Rachel divulges how to flirt using tubes, and Laura talks about the cutest, sweetest little rat sommeliers. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook …

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The Poison King, the Seismic DONK, Contagious Peeing 52:18

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Trace Dominguez joins the show to explain just how inconceivable building up an immunity to iocane powder (or other poisons) is. Sara Kiley also discusses unidentified seismic objects, and Rachel talks about how peeing together transcends species. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and …

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Space Squirrels, the Most Beautiful Youth, Glass Brains 1:04:44

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John Green joins the show to talk about how Everything is Tuberculosis -- which is coincidentally the name of his new book. Plus, Lauren talks about sending squirrels into space, and Rachel explains how brains can (very rarely) turn to glass. Check out John's new book: https://everythingistb.com/ The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast …

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Roman Water Fights, Pet Squirrels, Perpetual Pre-Singing 54:43

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Vinny Thomas joins the show to talk about Victorian-era pet squirrels. Jess hops behind the mic to discuss filling the Roman colosseum with water, and Rachel unravels how chewing gum can stop us from "pre-singing." The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook g…

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Surfing Bats, Deep Sea Bologna, Environmental Trolley Problem 56:05

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Lauren Leffer joins the show to explain how silver carp are creating an environmental trolley problem. Plus, Laura divulges the story of the surfing bat, and Rachel talks about scientists that ate an ancient bologna sandwich. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our…

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Hockey English, Lasagna Power, How to Find the Light 43:04

9M ago43:04

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Paleontologist and writer Riley Black joins the show to talk about a plant mystery. Plus, Amanda talks about turning your leftover lasagna into a power source, and Rachel discusses Letterkenny and "hockey English." The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook g…

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Poodle Sled Dogs, Why Orange Cats Are "Like That," Seal Nose Anatomy 47:35

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Welcome to SEASON 9!! MIT Technology Review science editor (and former Weirdest Thing champ) Mary Beth Griggs joins the show to talk about self-sealing seal noses. Plus, Laura jumps on to talk about poodles running the Iditarod, and Rachel explains why orange cats are... you know. Like that. Get tickets for our upcoming LIVE SHOW right here! https:…

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Catch Weirdest Thing LIVE on February 8 – Listen for a special promo code! 4:33

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Catch us LIVE in NYC or via livestream on February 8! Get your tickets now: https://caveat.nyc/events/the-weirdest-thing-i-learned-this-week-2-8-2025 Use code BUTTERFIRE for $5 off in-person and $10 off livestream tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Popular Science

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Orca Fashion, Cookie Cannibalism, BEAR ATTACK!! 43:42

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Alex Goldman of Hyperfixed and Reply All joins the show to talk about a historic bear attack incident in Japan. Plus, Amanda talks about why stuff tastes different at 30,000 feet, and Rachel explains the latest fashion trend among killer whales. Get tickets for our upcoming LIVE SHOW right here! https://caveat.nyc/events/the-weirdest-thing-i-learne…

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Elephant Pranks, Ghost Armies, Would You Still Love Me If I Was A Silkworm 44:56

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Sophie Bushwick and Claire Maldarelli join the show to talk about silkworms in tea and ghost armies (though not the kind from Lord of the Rings). Plus, Rachel talks about a prankster elephant. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us! C…

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Casting Smell Spells, the Quantum Slap, the Boniest Jigsaw Puzzle 40:58

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Twitch Partner Cheebs joins the show to talk about some mega weird quantum physics. Plus, Jess talks about real-life stinky witch magic, and Rachel lays out a jigsaw puzzle made of bones. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us! Click …

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Ant Yogurt, Bunny Horns, Deadly Feather Fashion 57:10

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Check out: On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti from WBUR! 39:22

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Drunk Monkeys, Heroic Rats, Forehead Teeth 45:39

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Skateboard Archeology, Dire Wolf Bones, The Great Fear 54:44

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Airborne Butt Cam, Snake Panic, Oops! All Cloacas 1:02:04

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Thank Your Local Horse, OG Canners, Busting Bird Gender Norms 1:01:34

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Medical Butt Chugging, Ancient Ice Cream Pyramids, "The Thing" but Midwestern 56:01

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Bette Midler and the Salamander, How Marathon Swimmers Pee, D+D is Good for Your Brain 1:05:48

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The Bone Collector, Threads of God, Cloacal Chamber 49:46

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A New Green, THIS IS MY EVEREST, Chickens Influencing Cats 55:59

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Horny Bugs, Women are Stronger Than Men, Evil Monkey Backpack Trends 48:35

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Masochistic Trees, Lean Mean Sex Machines, Ancient Doodles 52:10

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The Piss Current, Mucking Up Space, a Cocky Legend 57:07

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Time Balls, Bug Culture, Traffic Mimes 46:46

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Rat Sommeliers, Pneumatic Tube Flirting, Why Periods Hurt 51:37

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The Poison King, the Seismic DONK, Contagious Peeing 52:18

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Space Squirrels, the Most Beautiful Youth, Glass Brains 1:04:44

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Roman Water Fights, Pet Squirrels, Perpetual Pre-Singing 54:43

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Surfing Bats, Deep Sea Bologna, Environmental Trolley Problem 56:05

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Hockey English, Lasagna Power, How to Find the Light 43:04

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Poodle Sled Dogs, Why Orange Cats Are "Like That," Seal Nose Anatomy 47:35

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Catch Weirdest Thing LIVE on February 8 – Listen for a special promo code! 4:33

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Orca Fashion, Cookie Cannibalism, BEAR ATTACK!! 43:42

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Elephant Pranks, Ghost Armies, Would You Still Love Me If I Was A Silkworm 44:56

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Casting Smell Spells, the Quantum Slap, the Boniest Jigsaw Puzzle 40:58