Frass Happens
Join Casey and Katie, a couple of entomologists, educators, and best friends, as they explore the planet’s largest group of animals – invertebrates! In each biweekly episode of Frass Happens, the two share wild facts and stories about the “little things that run the world” and hope to turn their listeners into lovers of ALL animals (not just the furry ones).🐝 ----- Instagram: @frasshappenspodcast Website: https://frasshappenspodcast.com ----- 🐛Logo artwork by Alyssa Carvara 🪲Intro music by Maxwell Burns
Episodes
Did you know that there are approximately 20,000 species of bees?! In this episode, Casey & Katie take us into the wonderful, diverse world of native bees, and help to dispel some myths surrounding bees at the same time! They discuss native bee diversity, the pros and cons of bee hotels, why you shouldn't get a honey bee hive to "save the bees," and how you can support your local pollinators in your own backyard!
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Welcome to Part Two of our episode on the Endangered Species Act! In Part Two, Casey and Katie share the stories of three endangered insects: The American Burying Beetle, the Karner Blue Butterfly, and the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee. At the end, we discuss what folks can do to protect endangered and otherwise threatened species. And, luckily, there’s a lot we can do! Including a little bit of mischief-making…
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Well… it turns out we had a lot to say in this episode! Welcome to the podcast’s first two-parter! In Part 1, Katie and Casey provide a brief(ish) history of the Endangered Species Act and discuss the recent, disturbing changes to this US law (July 2026). Knowledge is one of the best weapons we have to fight injustice, so let’s get informed so we can protect our non-human neighbors!
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What makes an invertebrate an invertebrate? What makes an insect an insect? And what the HECK is a bug?! In this episode of Frass Happens, Katie and Casey provide an “Intro to Entomology” crash course, in which they discuss invertebrate taxonomy and insect anatomy! This episode not only serves as a great jumping off point for new insect enthusiasts, but also provides a good refresher for those who are already familiar w...
Meet Casey and Katie, the hosts of Frass Happens! We are so excited to introduce you to the secret, wonderful world of insects and other invertebrates. Before we begin this journey with you beautiful creatures, we think that it’s important (especially in a world filled with misinformation and greenwashing) that you know who we are and why you can trust us to give you good information on these deeply misunderstood animals. Ple...
Join Casey and Katie, entomologists, educators, and best friends, as they explore the planet’s largest group of animals – invertebrates! Bonded by a love of insects and queer dance parties, your hosts have made it their life’s work to advocate for and conserve the strange and wonderful creatures that so often go unnoticed. In each biweekly episode, the two share wild facts and stories about the “little thing...
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