The Sharks of the Bug World: Ticks, Spiders, and Secret Agent Ants with Dr. Kateryn Rochon

Get ready to Join The Fray! In this unbelievable 11thepisode, Fraser takes a close-up look at nature’s ultimate adventure - and you won't even need a magnifying glass to see how cool it is! 🕵️‍♂️🐜Fraser’s guest today is a real-life explorer and professional insect detective: Dr. Kateryn Rochon! Kateryn is a world-class entomologist and university professor who spends her days investigating the secret, creepy-crawly world of insects, ticks and mites. But here is the craziest part: when Kateryn was nine yearsold, she was actually afraid of bugs and wanted to be a vet! In this episode, she shares the exact university science lesson about fleas and the plague that blew her mind and changed her life forever. In this episode, you’ll discover:The Sharks of the Arthropod World: Why ticks are like the ocean's apex predators and how they haven't changed in 100 million years. The ultimate TV show: Why watching an ant mound or a spider web outside your window is better than watching cartoons. Real-life Bug Jobs: From working in a museum or zoo conservation program to insect photography and border security. The Science Detective: What it's like to ask questions that nobody in the world knows the answer to yet, and how to prove you're right. The Sport of Bug Hunting: Meet the colorful Tiger Beetle - a super-fast predator with giant mandibles that is a massive challenge to catch! Whether you love ants, want to know how bugs keep our food supply safe, or are looking for your own future career path in science, Dr. Rochon shows us that curiosity is the ultimate superpower! Don’t forget to follow the journey! 📸 Instagram: @jointhefraypodcast ⭐ Plus – make sure to tell us your favorite insect in theSpotify comment section! #JoinTheFray #KidPodcaster #STEMKids #InsectsOfInstagram #BugsOfInstagram #DrKaterynRochon #Entomology #ScienceForKids #FutureScientist #CreepyCrawlies #NatureExplorers #OutdoorKids #PodcastFamilyWhether you’re into STEM, pro sports or moviemaking, Fraseris here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story, givefeedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at ⁠[email protected]⁠We’d love to hear from you! 🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  ⁠WorkBC.ca⁠[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. ⁠EducationPlannerBC.ca⁠[Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  ⁠SkillsReady.ca⁠[UK]National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a"Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  ⁠nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice⁠· [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. ⁠careeronestop.org/getmyfuture