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Wildly Curious

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About this Podcast:

Wildly Curious is a comedy podcast where science , nature , and curiosity collide. Hosted by Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole, two wildlife experts with a combined 25+ years of conservation education experience, the show dives into wild animal behaviors , unexpected scientific discoveries , and bizarre natural phenomena . With a knack for breaking down complex topics into fun and digestible insights, Katy and Laura make science accessible for all —while still offering fresh perspectives for seasoned science enthusiasts. Each episode blends humor with real-world science , taking listeners on an engaging journey filled with quirky facts and surprising revelations . Whether you're a curious beginner or a lifelong science lover, this podcast offers a perfect mix of laughs, learning, and the unexpected wonders of the natural world .

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What is Wildly Curious about?

Wildly Curious is a comedy podcast where science, nature, and curiosity collide. Hosted by Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole, two wildlife experts with a combined 25+ years of conservation education experience, the show dives into wild animal behaviors, unexpected scientific discoveries, and bizarre natural phenomena.

What has Wildly Curious covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Good News! We Found New Species!" (29 October 2026, 15 minutes), "Nature's Worst Nightmares: The Creepiest Animals on Earth" (28 July 2026, 51 minutes), and "The Real-Life Dragon You've Never Heard Of" (14 July 2026, 10 minutes).

How often does Wildly Curious publish?

Wildly Curious publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 192 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Wildly Curious?

Booking probability for Wildly Curious is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Wildly Curious requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Wildly Curious's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Wildly Curious?

The strongest fits for Wildly Curious are Scientific Research & Development. Wildly Curious has a science audience.

About the host

Wildly Curious is a science podcast with 192 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #2

    Good News! We Found New Species!

    Oct 29, 202615 minS15

    Send us Fan Mail A new penguin species AND a tiny wildcat mistaken for a house kitten? Science is delivering some seriously good news and we need it! We're kicking off Season 15's Good News! minisodes with two...

  • Episode #7

    Nature's Worst Nightmares: The Creepiest Animals on Earth

    Jul 28, 202651 minS14

    Send us Fan Mail Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it. Some animals are majestic. Others... ...should probably stay very, very far away. In this hilariously horrifying episode of...

  • Episode #6

    The Real-Life Dragon You've Never Heard Of

    Jul 14, 202610 minS14

    Send us Fan Mail Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it. What if dragons were real... and they could run across water? In this minisode of Wildly Curious , Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks...

  • Episode #5

    How Scientists Track Wild Animals (Without Ever Seeing Them)

    Jul 7, 202649 minS14

    Send us Fan Mail Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it. How do scientists study animals that spend their lives hiding, migrating thousands of miles, or living deep underwater? In...

  • Episode #4

    The Real-Life Dragon You've Probably Never Heard Of

    Jun 9, 20269 minS14

    Send us Fan Mail Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it. What if dragons were real? In this minisode of Wildly Curious , Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole explore one of the strangest...

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  • Episode #3

    Mutations Explained: The Tiny DNA Changes That Can Change Everything

    May 21, 202658 minS14

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it.</b></p><p>What happens when your DNA makes a typo?</p><p>In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura...

  • Episode #2

    The Poisonous Bird You've Probably Never Heard Of

    May 12, 202612 minS14

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Most birds are harmless.</p><p>This one is poisonous.</p><p>In this minisode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into one of the strangest birds on Earth: the pitohui, a...

  • Episode #1

    Real Life Zombies: How Parasites and Fungi Control Animal Minds

    May 5, 202653 minS14

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it.</b></p><p>What if “zombies” weren’t just fiction?</p><p>In this Season 14 kickoff episode of Wildly Curious, Katy...

  • Wildly Curious

    Why Are They Called Crows and Ravens?

    Apr 21, 202611 minS0

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Why are crows called crows… and ravens called ravens?</p><p>In this mini episode of the Bird Name Game series from Wildly Curious, Laura explores the surprisingly simple—and fascinating—origins...

  • Wildly Curious

    Why Is It Called a Chickadee? The Surprising Story Behind Bird Names

    Apr 14, 20269 minS0

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Why do birds have such unusual names?</p><p>In this mini episode of the Bird Name Game series from <b>Wildly Curious</b>, Laura dives into the fascinating origins behind two of the most...

  • Wildly Curious

    Cassowary vs Emu: The Surprising Origins of Their Bird Names

    Mar 31, 20268 minS0

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Why are birds named what they’re named?</p><p>In this mini episode of the Bird Name Game series from Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss explores the fascinating naming history behind two giant...

  • Wildly Curious

    Why Is It Called an Albatross? The Surprising History of Bird Names

    Mar 17, 202610 minS0

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Why do birds have the names they do?</p><p>In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss kicks off a new mini-series called “Bird Name Game”, exploring the fascinating origins behind bird...

  • Episode #10

    Can Cats Talk? The Science Behind Meows, Purrs, and Human Manipulation

    Feb 10, 202615 minS13

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Subscribe and prepare to realize your cat has been training you this whole time.</b></p><p>In this Niche Scientists minisode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into...

  • Episode #9

    Echinoderms Explained: Sea Stars, Sea Urchins, and the Ocean’s Weirdest Hydraulics

    Feb 3, 202650 minS13

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it.</b></p><p>In this deep-dive episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole crack open the bizarre...

  • Episode #8

    Snail Racing Science: Why Studying Slime Is a Big Deal

    Jan 13, 202613 minS13

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Subscribe and prepare to root for the slowest athletes on Earth.</b></p><p>In this Niche Scientists minisode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the bizarre but...

  • Episode #7

    Natural Navigation: How Humans Find Direction Without GPS

    Jan 6, 202643 minS13

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Subscribe and rediscover a skill humans were never meant to lose.</b></p><p>In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole explore <b>natural navigation</b>—the ancient...

  • Episode #6

    The Scientists Who Studied Pee, Poop, and Won Prizes

    Dec 30, 202517 minS13

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Subscribe and prepare to learn something you will never un-know.</b></p><p>In this Niche Scientists minisode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole spotlight two researchers...

  • Episode #5

    DNA Explained: How Genetics Shape Who You Are (and Why It Matters)

    Dec 23, 202547 minS13

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it.</b></p><p>DNA isn’t magic—but it is one of the most powerful instruction systems in the universe.</p><p>In this...

  • Episode #4

    Whale Earwax Holds a Hidden History of the Ocean

    Dec 16, 202516 minS13

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Subscribe and prepare to learn something you absolutely did not know existed.</b></p><p>In this Niche Scientists minisode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss dives into one of the strangest—and...

  • Episode #3

    The Science of Swearing: Can Cursing Actually Help You?

    Dec 2, 202511 minS13

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Subscribe and let your curiosity swear a little. We won’t tell. 😉</b></p><p>In this Wildly Curious minisode, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole kick off their new Niche Scientists series...

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