Oct 20, 202644 minS1
The 1967 Patterson-Gimlin film has long been considered some of the best proof of Bigfoot's existence. But now, a new documentary provides evidence that the film might be a big fake. We hear from Marq Evans and Tamir...
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Wild Thing
Hosted by Foxtopus Ink · science · EN
About this Podcast:
Wild Thing is a long-form, narrative podcast about the obsessions that capture our imaginations. This sound-rich and deeply reported show examines the relationship between science and society—that point where scientific inquiry collides with our very human desire to find answers, even when there are none. Whether it's seeking out Sasquatch, looking skyward for extraterrestrial life, or probing the power of the atom, exploring the unknown helps us better understand ourselves. Every season, host Laura Krantz tackles a brand new topic, so be sure to start with the first episode for each one.
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What is Wild Thing about?
Wild Thing is a long-form, narrative podcast about the obsessions that capture our imaginations. This sound-rich and deeply reported show examines the relationship between science and society, that point where scientific inquiry collides with our very human desire to find answers, even when there are none.
Who hosts Wild Thing?
Wild Thing is hosted by Foxtopus Ink. The show has published 56 episodes to date.
What has Wild Thing covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Patterson-Gimlin Film: Bigfoot or Big Fake?, S1 Bonus Interview" (20 October 2026, 44 minutes), "Homemade Reactors with Ken Silverstein, S3 Bonus Interview" (22 September 2026, 27 minutes), and "The Legacy of Three Mile Island with Natasha Zaretsky, S3 Bonus Interview" (8 September 2026, 25 minutes).
How often does Wild Thing publish?
Wild Thing publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 56 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Wild Thing?
Booking probability for Wild Thing is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Wild Thing requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Wild Thing's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Wild Thing?
The strongest fits for Wild Thing are Scientific Research & Development. Wild Thing has a science audience.
About the host
Foxtopus Ink hosts Wild Thing, a science podcast with 56 episodes published.
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Sep 22, 202627 minS3In the 1990s, a teenager named David Hahn set out to earn his Atomic Energy Merit Badge. For a science whiz like him, the requirements were too easy, so he decided to make his own challenge: build a nuclear reactor in...
Sep 8, 202625 minS3Most people consider Three Mile Island to be American’s worst nuclear accident. But the actual legacy of that incident is much more complex than than many of us realize, as historian Natasha Zaretsky, author of...
Aug 25, 20261h 13mS3In this bonus episode, we hear from author Richard Rhodes. His best known book, The Making of the Atomic Bomb , won a Pulitzer Prize. It's about the Manhattan Project, but as Rhodes explains, there's a lot of history...
Aug 11, 202647 minS3Transparency has always been something of a gray area in the history of nuclear fission. It made sense to keep this knowledge a secret during World War II. But afterwards, it seemed that citizens should have had the...
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Introducing AAA's Via
Jul 28, 202640 minThis week, we're sharing an episode of AAA's Via podcast, in which Laura spoke to them about Bigfoot. Via is kind of the ultimate road trip podcast and their new season explores the Western United States. And in this...
Episode #10
Mutants—S3 Bonus Episode
Jul 7, 202626 minS3A faulty reactor overheats, melting through its containment unit and poisoning a nearby town with radioactive gas. A spacecraft pushes further into deep space, exploring new galaxies, powered by a small nuclear reactor...
Episode #10
Mutants—S3 Bonus Episode
Jul 7, 202626 minS3<p>A faulty reactor overheats, melting through its containment unit and poisoning a nearby town with radioactive gas. A spacecraft pushes further into deep space, exploring new galaxies, powered by a small nuclear...
Jun 23, 202641 minS2<p>A brand-new, never-before-aired Wild Thing episode! Earthlings are fascinated by our nearest neighbor. In recent years, we've sent probes and talked seriously about sending people. But even a century ago, we were...
- Jun 23, 202641 minS2
A brand-new, never-before-aired Wild Thing episode! Earthlings are fascinated by our nearest neighbor. In recent years, we've sent probes and talked seriously about sending people. But even a century ago, we were crazy...
Jun 9, 202638 minS2<p>Wild Thing is re-releasing its bonus interview! When we imagine life on other planets, it's often the stuff of science fiction. But in his book, zoologist Arik Kershenbaum makes the case for why what we already know...
Episode #21
Seth Shostak and SETI—S2 Bonus Interview
May 26, 202633 minS2<p>Wild Thing is re-releasing its bonus interviews! Seth Shostak is the chief astronomer at the SETI Institute and we’ll hear from him about SETI's mission: how they’re looking, what they're looking for, and how they...
Episode #20
Making Sense of MUFON—S2 Bonus Interview
May 12, 202623 minS2<p>Wild Thing is re-releasing its bonus interviews! Rob Swiatek introduces us to MUFON—the Mutual UFO Network—whose mission is to collect reports of and investigate UFO sightings all over the US and the world. Swiatek...
Apr 28, 202627 minS2<p>Wild Thing is re-releasing its bonus interviews! Silvano Colombano, a long-time NASA scientist, argues that the search for extraterrestrial life makes some erroneous assumptions. We talk to him about what those...
Apr 14, 202621 minS2<p>Wild Thing is re-releasing its bonus interviews! UFOs, aliens, other-worldly beings—all have appeared in art over the centuries (including, possibly, in Renaissance-era paintings). But some of the most recent...
Mar 31, 202628 minS2<p>Wild Thing is re-releasing its bonus interviews! While we hypothesized about exoplanets for years, it wasn't until recently that we could confirm their existence. Astrophysicist and MIT professor Sara Seager has been...
Mar 17, 202632 minS2<p>Wild Thing is re-releasing its bonus interviews! 2020 - already not a great year - was made worse for astronomers when the Arecibo Telescope collapsed in Puerto Rico. Abel Mendez, an astronomer who grew up in the...
Mar 3, 202631 minS2<p>Wild thing is re-releasing its bonus interviews! David Anderson likes the idea of aliens but he’s not a big fan of the TV show Ancient Aliens. The archeologist has real problems with how the show portrays his chosen...
Feb 17, 202633 minS2<p>Wild Thing is re-releasing its bonus interviews! Sarah Stewart Johnson is a planetary scientist who has worked on several Mars missions and is also the author of Sirens of Mars. She talks to us about the latest...
Feb 3, 202637 minS2<p>Wild Thing is re-releasing its bonus interviews! Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson gives his perspective on the rare earth hypothesis, the difficulty of wrapping one's head around the universe, and the problem with...
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