Just the Zoo of Us

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354: Shingleback Skink

October 08, 2026

This chunky lizard is living proof that two heads are better than one. We discuss BTS (disambiguation), secret signals encoded in lizard tongues, accidentally flirting with the wrong end of your true love, "roommates," and so much more.Works Cited:“Why is the tongue of blue-tongued skinks blue? Reflectance of lingual surface and its consequences for visual perception by conspecifics and predators” - Andran Abramjan et al., The Science of Nature, August 2015“Following trails of partners in the...

353: Pokémon Zoology w/ Christian Flores!

October 01, 2026

Join Ellen & returning guest wildlife educator Christian Flores for a conversation about the Zoology of Pokémon. What can we learn about the wildlife and ecology of our world through the fantastical creatures in the world of Pokémon? We are gonna talk about the convergent evolution of different species of Pokémon, like Tauros and Bouffalant, the mega evolution of salmon, why Komodo dragons might actually be steel-types, and of course we’re making teams. Which real animals would go on our ...

352: Spotted Garden Eel

September 24, 2026

Ellen and Christian get a feel for the garden eel. We discuss fortified butts, science's greatest unsolved mysteries, flirting techniques for the ultimate homebodies, video chatting with eels, and so much more.Works Cited:“Morphological specializations in heterocongrinae (Anguilliformes: Congridae) related to burrowing and feeding” - N. De Schepper et al., Journal of Morphology, March 2007“Spotted Garden Eel” - California Academy of Sciences“Peek-A-Boo with Hawaiian Garden Eels” - Nature on P...

Rookie Hunter · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Terrestrials · Medium booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Just the Zoo of Us?

Just the Zoo of Us is hosted by Ellen Weatherford and Christian Weatherford. Its publicly listed emails are hello@maximumfun.org and shows@maximumfun.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Just the Zoo of Us?

The publicly listed emails for Just the Zoo of Us: hello@maximumfun.org and shows@maximumfun.org.

How many listeners does Just the Zoo of Us have?

Podseeker estimates Just the Zoo of Us reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Just the Zoo of Us?

Just the Zoo of Us typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional experience in zoology, wildlife conservation, herpetology, zookeeping, animal care, or science communication, preferably with firsthand field or institutional expertise. Common among recent guests: Wildlife conservation or research experience; Professional zoo or animal-care experience; Public science or wildlife education. Recent guests include Harpreet Singh Sethi and Alice Vassallo.

How hard is it to get booked on Just the Zoo of Us?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Just the Zoo of Us cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Zoology, Animal Behavior, Wildlife Conservation, and Animal Welfare. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.