Fieldnotes And Folklore is a naturalist's view of science, nature, and culture. Naturalist Bekah Simon takes listeners outdoors to learn about what is out there and how different types of people have used or thought about each topic.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFieldnotes And Folklore is a naturalist's view of science, nature, and culture. Naturalist Bekah Simon takes listeners outdoors to learn about what is out there and how different types of people have used or thought about each topic.
Fieldnotes and Folklore is hosted by Bekah Simon. The show has published 23 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 23: Cicadas" (19 February 2026, 68 minutes), "Episode 22: Pigeons" (22 July 2025, 57 minutes), and "Episode 21: Fresno Nightcrawlers" (5 November 2024, 34 minutes).
Fieldnotes and Folklore publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 23 episodes.
Booking probability for Fieldnotes and Folklore is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Fieldnotes and Folklore requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Fieldnotes and Folklore's contact route on record: verified email.
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Bekah Simon hosts Fieldnotes and Folklore, a science podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Episode #23
<p>Send a text</p><p>After another long break, Fieldnotes and Folklore is back! This episode dives into the mysterious insect, cicadas. Just the reminder the Northern Hemisphere needs that summer will be here before we...
Episode #22
<p>Send us a text</p><p>After a long break, Fieldnotes and Folklore is back! Join in on this episode to learn what pigeon milk is and why pigeons aren't actually flying rats.</p><p>Join the community Discord! Make sure...
Episode #21
<p>Send a text</p><p>You asked for it, and now it's finally here! The special cryptid episode on the Fresno Nightcrawlers. This episode, Bekah dives into these seemingly benign creatures, what they might be, and their...
Episode #20
<p>Send a text</p><p>Content warning beginning at 55 minutes 30 seconds: Domestic abuse, homelessness, mental health (does not go into detail)<br/><br/>Continuing through the second half of her road trip, Naturalist...
Episode #19
<p>Send a text</p><p>Naturalist, Bekah Simon, describes what she has been doing while the podcast has been on pause. Join her as she reflects on her adventures across the country.<br/><br/>*Unfortunately, the audio...
Episode #18
<p>Send a text</p><p>Naturalist Bekah Simon covers a topic that some people love and some people dread, that four letter 'S' word - snow. Focusing on the conditions for snow to develop and snowflakes, Bekah goes into...
Episode #17
<p>Send a text</p><p>What represents both health and sickness? The color green! In this episode, Naturalist Bekah Simon continues the Color in Nature series with the color green. Green is abundant in nature and has just...
Episode #16
<p>Send a text</p><p>In this episode, Naturalist Bekah Simon finishes talking about Blue Jays, including a variety of different folklore on this special bird species.<br/><br/>Want to email the show? Send your...
Episode #15
<p>Send a text</p><p>How are we already to our second Patron picked episode??? This topic was sent in by a listener and picked by the Patrons. Naturalist Bekah Simon covers the scientific aspects of the rowan tree and...
Episode #14
<p>Send a text</p><p>Join Naturalist Bekah Simon as she begins talking about the Blue Jays. In this episode she covers how to identify these colorful and noisy birds, where to find them, gives information on their...
Episode #13
<p>Send a text</p><p>This week we are continuing the Color in Nature series with the color yellow! Bekah discusses the "color of happiness," its many occurrences in nature, and how it's been used and/or...
Episode #12
<p>Send a text</p><p>Happy Halloween and Blessed Samhain! For this special episode, Bekah dives into the topic of cryptozoology. She covers the many difference aspects of this field of study, and then describes a few...
Episode #11
<p>Send a text</p><p>To many, poison ivy is a plant to be avoided, but it hasn't always been that way. This episode, Bekah goes into the biology of what causes the irritating skin rash, positive aspects of the plant...
Episode #10
<p>Send a text</p><p>Grab some marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers and pull up a seat around the campfire for the first cryptozoology episode! This episode covers the cryptid, Mothman, and the cultural...
Episode #9
<p>Send a text</p><p>Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) is a tree native to the Midwestern United States. This week dives into what little is known about this under-researched unique plant.<br/><br/>Mothman is coming...
Episode #8
<p>Send a text</p><p>Exciting announcement this episode! Find out what the episodes on the 0's (10, 20, 30, etc.) will be about, learn about this past week's blue super moon, and focus in on the color orange in nature...
Episode #7
<p>Send a text</p><p>Carrots are a staple crop for much of the world. But did you know that the plant the domesticated carrot comes from can often be found in your backyard? On this episode, Bekah discusses Daucus...
Episode #6
<p>Send a text</p><p>Fireflies (also known as lightning bugs) are found all around the world. They are incredibly fascinating beetles, both scientifically and from a cultural standpoint. Join Bekah Simon as she tells...
Fieldnotes and Folklore
<p>Send a text</p><p>Color in Nature - Red is the first Patron picked episode! Thank you to The Rusted Rabbit for this great topic suggestion! In this episode, Bekah discusses what color is, what causes it in plants and...
Episode #4
<p>Send a text</p><p>This week naturalist, Bekah Simon, explores the topic of the Eastern Gray Squirrel. Learn all about these high energy mammals, and some fascinating cultural stories of squirrels. <br/><br/>Want to...
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