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Fantastical Field Guide

Blair is "the Zoologist" and sitting animal expert who co-hosts the weekly science news podcast, This Week in Science. Her husband Brian is a nursing student and avid gamer of all types (video, board, card, role-playing, etc), and their friend Jesse is a podcast host, writer, and "your favorite teacher's favorite teacher" who is also a games enthusiast. Together, we will explore the worlds of Pokemon, Zelda, Horizon, Dune, Lord of the Rings, Dungeons and Dragons, and whatever else we fancy to discuss the real world inspiration for the fantastical creatures you can find in your favorite fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. 6

    It's a Rock, Paper, Scissors Situation

    The trio discuss what's like a caecilian but without the weird milk, how it turns out Tyranataur isn't a dinosaur but actually some sort of giant bug, and what parts of Owlbears are owl, bear, or something else entirely. Plus, do owlbears cough up giant owl pellets? Only these three can tell! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 5

    Born Cute, Die Cute

    What is cute, and is there an evolutionary advantage to being a merchandising opportunity? This week we discuss what Mimicyu is hiding and why you don't want to see it, the trouble with Tribbles, and caecilian milk. Starring Blair, Jesse, Brian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 4

    I'm Sick of Not Talking About Godzilla

    Our buddies discuss Curt Conners, Death Dogs, what Diglet is hiding underground, and how baby Godzillas are made. Perhaps it's parthenogenesis with a touch of atomic bomb?Starring Blair, Jesse, Brian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 3

    Two Cute Red Boots

    What parts of pokemon are edible, in canon? Was grandpa right about tumbleweeds? Can mogwais truly be immortal? And what are real dragons like? Listen now to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Sunglasses Make Everyone Look Cool

    Who has cubed poop? Where does squirtle's water come from? And why did they have to put human fingernails on there? Find out this week as we explore wombats, squirtle, and face huggersStarring: Blair, Brian, Jesse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Cube-a-palooza!

    Blair is "the Zoologist" and sitting animal expert who co-hosts the weekly science news podcast, This Week in Science. Her husband Brian is a nurse and avid gamer of all types (video, board, card, role-playing, etc), and their friend Jesse is a podcast host, writer, and "your favorite teacher's favorite teacher" who is also a games enthusiast. Together, we will explore the worlds of Pokemon, Zelda, Horizon, Dune, Lord of the Rings, Dungeons and Dragons, and whatever else we fancy to discuss the real world inspiration for the fantastical creatures you can find in your favorite fiction!Starring Blair Bazdarich, Jesse McGrath, Brian Pagano Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Blair is "the Zoologist" and sitting animal expert who co-hosts the weekly science news podcast, This Week in Science. Her husband Brian is a nursing student and avid gamer of all types (video, board, card, role-playing, etc), and their friend Jesse is a podcast host, writer, and "your favorite teacher's favorite teacher" who is also a games enthusiast. Together, we will explore the worlds of Pokemon, Zelda, Horizon, Dune, Lord of the Rings, Dungeons and Dragons, and whatever else we fancy to discuss the real world inspiration for the fantastical creatures you can find in your favorite fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTED BY

Blair Bazdarich

Produced by Subrilliant

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Blair is "the Zoologist" and sitting animal expert who co-hosts the weekly science news podcast, This Week in Science. Her husband Brian is a nursing student and avid gamer of all types (video, board, card, role-playing, etc), and their friend Jesse is a podcast host, writer, and "your favorite...

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Fantastical Field Guide is created and hosted by Blair Bazdarich.
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