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New Species

Booking Overview

This science interview podcast focuses on biodiversity, taxonomy, and the stories behind newly described species, typically featuring researchers and occasional practitioners connecting science with art and public engagement. Suitable pitches include taxonomists, zoologists, entomologists, conservation scientists, and science-art educators with distinctive fieldwork or accessible expertise; booking difficulty is low because guests are generally specialized researchers and professionals rather than major public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 124

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

newspeciespodcast@gmail.com

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Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Researchers, taxonomists, biologists, naturalists, conservation professionals, and science-art practitioners with specialized expertise, field experience, or a distinctive connection to biodiversity and species discovery.
Required Achievements:  
Authorship or co-authorship of scientific papers describing new species, Specialized research or fieldwork in taxonomy, zoology, entomology, or conservation, Books or other substantial public-facing work about natural history, Professional practice connecting art, education, and science communication

Recent Guest Discussions

Eduardo Gomyde - His Work And Dedication To Studying Adelopsis Beetles, Including The Beauty And Importance Of Taxonomic Research.

Ananda Serejo - Integrative Taxonomy, Catfish Phylogeny, Newly Described Whiptail Catfish Species, And Connecting Species Names With Local Culture To Support Conservation.

Lily Deeter - Scale Insect Biology, Morphology, Genetics, Field Discovery, And The Newly Described Species Acanthococcus Orzo.

Kathleen Baraan - Art Education, Nature Connection, And The Role Of Creative Practice In Communicating Science.

Nicole Parish - The Overlap Between Artistic Practice, Natural History, And Communicating Scientific Ideas.

Recent Topics

Science, Biodiversity, Taxonomy, Entomology, Conservation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
New Species
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A Genus and Two New Species of Staphylinids with Fang-Shuo Hu

September 29, 2026

There’s a new genus of Staphylinid beetle named after one of the most legendary Manga characters! Fang-Shuo Hu and his coauthor Alexey Solodovnikov have been working on teasing apart some complex beetle lineages, leading them to describe a new genus and two new species. The genus Luffy is named after One Piece’s infamous Monkey D. Luffy, and the species are L. nika (Luffy’s magical fruit) and L. schillhammeri in honor of Harald Schillhammer, a Staphylinologist whose mentorship helped Fang-Shu...

Re-release: Adelopsis Beetles with Eduardo Gomyde

September 20, 2026

Hi everyone,Today I’m re-releasing an old episode in honor of a friend. It was actually just under a year ago that this episode on Adelopsis Beetles with Eduardo Gomyde aired. With his passing this week, I wanted to take a moment to remember him. Eduardo was an incredible taxonomist, so dedicated to his “little brown beetles.” He appreciated the beauty in everything. I have also rarely met a kinder person. The time he spent on this earth was not nearly enough, and I know I’m one of many who w...

Two New Catfish with Ananda Serejo

September 09, 2026

What kind of catfish are in your local river? In Northeastern Brazil, catfish are so diverse and specialized that sometimes each river its own species. In fact, Ananda Serejo has been studying this group of catfish for 10 years, working hard to untangle their phylogeny. “The intraspecific variation, it's very, very, very hard to find” she says. “You need to have this integrative approach, use more than one line of evidence that you could be more sure about what you are proposing” Ananda i...

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Frequently asked questions

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New Species
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How do I get in touch with New Species?

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What is the email for New Species?

The publicly listed email for New Species: newspeciespodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does New Species have?

Podseeker estimates New Species reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for New Species?

New Species typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Researchers, taxonomists, biologists, naturalists, conservation professionals, and science-art practitioners with specialized expertise, field experience, or a distinctive connection to biodiversity and species discovery. Common among recent guests: Authorship or co-authorship of scientific papers describing new species; Specialized research or fieldwork in taxonomy, zoology, entomology, or conservation; Books or other substantial public-facing work about natural history. Recent guests include Eduardo Gomyde, Ananda Serejo, and Lily Deeter.

How hard is it to get booked on New Species?

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

What topics does New Species cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Biodiversity, Taxonomy, Entomology, and Conservation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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