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Pokescience

Studying the intersection of video games and science, this is PikaScience. This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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00:23:46

"Through the Ultra Wormhole"- The Pheromones of Buggy...

Pokescience ·

2023/08/21

Jared and Maddison are back talking a bugs. We have mosquitos and cockroaches. It might get a little messy in there, maybe a poop joke or two. Only way to find out, is to go through the wormhole. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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00:49:45

"PokeScience"- PokEcology

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2023/08/14

Dr. Ray sits down with ecologist Jillian Suh-Kurovski to find out what exactly is ecology. They discuss the value of the field, what research looks like, and what you can do at home. Jillian also visits video games an ecology in this fun episode. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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00:26:12

"Lyla's Lessons" - Little Cheesers: Pika! Pika!

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2023/07/31

It's a two part episode! It's a cliffhanger! Lyla wanted to discuss rodents so her and Maddison dive into the first half of all of the rodent Pokémon we got. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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00:15:52

"PokEnomics"- Absolute Advantage of Pokémon Trading

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2023/07/24

Anirudh is back and ready to explain to us what is absolute and comparative advantage. We also get to understand the cost of opportunity, the opportunity cost. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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00:21:57

"Through the Ultra Wormhole"- Aloha to Alola and...

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2023/07/10

Grab your chopsticks and ginger sauce, we're talking jellyfish and Nihilego. Jared and Maddison sit down and look at jellyfish and their blooms and journeys around the globe. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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00:45:22

"PokeScience"- Regigigas's Landscaping Services

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2023/07/03

On this episode Anirudh, Jared, and Maddison sit down with the famous Rock Man Ethan. We talk all about landforms, how they change, a whole rundown of geomorphology. How accurate are the Pokemon games at representing landforms? Well listen to find out. You can find Ethan: https://linktr.ee/rockmanethan Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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00:52:20

"PokeScience"- It's All Latin to Me- Part 1

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2023/06/26

In this episode Maddison, Kirsten, and newcomer Ben sit down and look at Paldea. The cast looks at the food, history, and culture behind the newest Pokemon region. From the grand scale down to the specifics, they look for some connections we all might have missed. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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00:14:40

"PokEnomics"- The Exchange Rate of the Poké-Dollar

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2023/06/19

This time on "PokEnomics" Anirudh looks at the Pokédollar or as he lovingly dubs it, the Poké. We look at, why does every game use the same currency, why are items always priced so similarly, and how does that work? We've always said that Pokédollars are Yen, but maybe it's time we see them as the Euro instead. Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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00:42:46

"PokeScience"- Parasites of the Apes

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2023/06/12

Maddison, Dr. Ray, and Chelsea sit down with Joi Spears who works in Veterinary Parasitology. She studies parasites and most recently studied parasites in primate poop. We'll be talking to her about the implications of parasites in the Pokemon games, the importance in the real world, and just how mind breaking they can be. Our discord Link: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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00:19:50

"Through the Ultra Wormhole"- Rat-A-Tat-A-Touille

Pokescience ·

2023/06/05

Welcome to "Through the Ultra Wormhole"! This new miniseries is all about non-native species. We're going to learn all about them, how they arrived in their new homes, what kinds of conflicts can arise, and what each of us can do. One thing is for sure, they didn't get there through a wormhole. This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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01:02:39

"PokeCollege"- Where Did That Egg Come From?

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2023/05/29

Welcome back to PokeCollege the PikaScience episodes made for those of us who are no longer a 10 year trainer! This time Maddison, Brittany, and Kirsten reflect on several interviews looking at the complexities of both asexual and sexual reproduction. Ray and Ceci lend a hand with interviewing some of our esteemed guests. We're going to answer the most important question "Where did that Egg come from?" Thank you to: Maurine Neiman of University of Iowa Anthony Barley of Arizona State Rene Martin

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00:17:08

"PokEnomics"- Who's Paying for Pokemon Stadium(s)

Pokescience ·

2023/05/22

Welcome to the first episode of PokEnomics an entire miniseries on economics and the Pokemon world. Join PokEnomics host Anirudh as he helps us look at various economic issues in our world with through the Pokemon World. This time we are looking at Stadiums. Who pays for them in our world? How do they work in the Pokemon world? How are they funded in the Pokemon world? This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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00:24:36

"Lyla's Lessons" - Dewpider-Man

Pokescience ·

2023/05/15

This month Maddison and Lyla are looking at arachnids. Spiders, Scorpions, Ticks, and Mites (and maybe even Camel Spiders and Whip Scorpions). Which do you like better: The Happy or The Sad Spinarak This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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00:38:49

"PokeScience Q&A" Questioning Eeveelution

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2023/05/08

Ray, Chelsea, and Kirsten sit down again with Max Reynolds of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and discuss evolutionary theory. This time they are taking your questions and giving out their best answers. Let's find out how trading evolution works, why some Pokemon have baby forms and others don't, how blastoise makes water, and so much more. This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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00:50:04

"PokeScience"- BioGeodude with Chemistry

Pokescience ·

2023/04/17

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

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00:48:53

"PokeScience"- It Belongs in a Museum! Not a PokeBall!

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2023/04/10

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! https://forms.gle/KSF2rkzaejKs7Ux38 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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00:21:49

"Lyla's Lessons"- Snakes on a Podcast

Pokescience ·

2023/04/03

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! https://forms.gle/KSF2rkzaejKs7Ux38 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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00:47:51

"PokeCollege"- PokeBrews

Pokescience ·

2023/03/27

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

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00:46:09

"PokeScience"- Converging Divergencies

Pokescience ·

2023/03/20

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? This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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00:26:17

"Lyla's Lessons"- Sharpedo are friends, Not food

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2023/03/13

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! This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK

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