Bug Talk
This podcast is created by the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University. Its hosted by multiple co-hosts and its goal is to introduce the person behind the scientist. You will hear conversations with entomologists and scientists to learn more about their lives, what inspires them and what interests them outside of work. Follow the podcast on Twitter or Instagram @bugtalkpodcast. You can direct message us on Twitter if you'd like to reach out to us. You can also follow us on YouTube on the Bug Talk channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYJf8hS87OdcxZT9K1BqKhQ/videos. Artwork illustrated by Elisabeth Darling.
Podcasting since 2025 • 73 episodes
Bug Talk
Latest Episodes
Dr. Jen Roedel & Karma Thomas
In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Jen Roedel and Karma Thomas about the Bee Urban Growers (BUG) Project, a North Central Region SARE-funded initiative focused on supporting pollinators and small-scale urban farmers. The project centers on cucu...
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Dr. Zsofia Szendrei
In this episode, we spoke to Dr. Zsofia Szendrei, a professor of entomology at Michigan State University, and the original host of Bug Talk! Her research and extension program focuses on the ecology and management of arthropod pests in vegetabl...
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Dr. Andrea Glassmire
In this episode, Alyssa, a MSU sophomore, chatted with Dr. Andrea Glassmire, an Assistant Professor of Chemical Ecology at Michigan State University. Andrea’s work spans a broad variety of topics, including community ecology, plant chemistry, e...
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