Bugs Need Heroes
By BugsNeedHeroes
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Episodes: 53
Description
On each episode of Bugs Need Heroes, an ecologist and an illustrator team-up to create a new insect-inspired super hero. The finished characters are posted to our social media pages and at BugsNeedHeroes.com
Email us questions about bugs at BugsNeedHeroes@gmail.com
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman.
Edited by Derek Conrad.
Character artwork by Amanda Niday.
”Ladybug Castle” by Rolemusic is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.
| Episode | Date |
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The Underground Musician (MOLE CRICKETS)
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Sweater-Eater Lad (CARPET BEETLES and other DERMESTIDS)
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Cicadapocalypse with Roger McMullan (PERIODICAL CICADAS)
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Dr. M Grampus (VINEGAROONS aka WHIP SCORPIONS)
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Bearded Bobby the Brigand (ROBBER FLIES)
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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The Good Katy (KATYDIDS)
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Roller Girls (TERRESTRIAL ISOPODS) with Dr Scott Kight
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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All Bugs Go To Kevin (bonus)
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Jan 14, 2024 |
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All Bugs Go To Kevin
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Jan 07, 2024 |
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Sol de Janeiro Delícia Drench Body Butter (SPIDER LOTION?)
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Dec 31, 2023 |
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Ms Johnson discovers the meaning of CHRISTMAS BEETLES
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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The Doodlebug (ANTLIONS)
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Kelly’s Spidersona (WOLF SPIDERS)
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Bug Type Need Heroes (POKEMON with Just The Zoo of Us)
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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ENCORE: Bats Need Heroes (DC’s BATMAN Special)
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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The Harbinger (MOTHMAN)
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Lightfast! (SHELLAC, CARMINE, BEESWAX, TYRIAN PURPLE, IRON GALL INK)
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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September Diapause
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Sep 10, 2023 |
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The Trash-Man with Arthro-Pod (COCKROACHES)
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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The Brown Beetle (DUNG BEETLES)
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Throw Dirt at Bees with Dr Mathias Nordvig (NORDIC MYTHOLOGY)
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Team Jacobaea (CINNABAR MOTH)
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Jul 16, 2023 |
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The Bouncing Brute (SPOTTED LANTERNFLY)
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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The Harvestman as portrayed by Pedro Pascal (DADDY LONG LEGS)
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Jun 18, 2023 |
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Bug Hero: Kaitlyn O’Donnell (WINTER MOTHS, BIOCONTROL, CATTAIL MOSQUITOES)
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Across the Spider-People (MILES MORALES, JESSICA DREW, MIGUEL O’HARA)
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May 22, 2023 |
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The Super Mom (EARWIGS)
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May 08, 2023 |
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The Basic Bug (SILVERFISH)
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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The Goth Moth (DEATH’S-HEAD HAWKMOTH)
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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The Killer Queen (CICADA KILLER)
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Mar 26, 2023 |
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The Cottagecore Queen (MASON BEES)
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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The Last of Ants (CORDYCEPS)
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Feb 26, 2023 |
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The Anti-hero (PAVEMENT ANTS)
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Feb 26, 2023 |
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Part Two: Plants Need Bugs (DC’s POISON IVY/SWAMP THING, Marvel’s GROOT)
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Feb 19, 2023 |
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Part One: Plants Need Bugs (DC’s POISON IVY/SWAMP THING, Marvel’s GROOT)
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Feb 12, 2023 |
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Explodey Joe (BOMBARDIER BEETLES)
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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The Fuzzy Friend (BUMBLEBEES)
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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A Boxing Day Delay (BUGJOKES)
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Dec 26, 2022 |
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The Bean Bosses (CHOCOLATE MIDGE)
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Holiday Special (Marvel’s MANTIS/Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special)
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Nov 26, 2022 |
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Ms. Buzz (YELLOWJACKETS)
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Nov 13, 2022 |
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Bats Need Heroes (DC’s BATMAN Special)
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Oct 30, 2022 |
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The Burning Bee (JAPANESE HONEY BEES)
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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The Big Boys (RHINOCEROS BEETLE/STAG BEETLE)
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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A Friendly Neighborhood Hero (Marvel’s SPIDER-MAN)
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Kelly’s Nemesis (MOSQUITOES)
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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Mini Episode: Bonus Bits
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Listener Questions Mini Episode: Black Widow, John Cena, Antz vs Bugs Life
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Aug 06, 2022 |
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The Dashing Duo (DAMSELFLIES AND DRAGONFLIES)
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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The Viridian Villain (EMERALD ASH BORER)
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Jul 24, 2022 |
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The Hungry, Hairy Heroes (WOOLLY BEAR/ISABELLA TIGER MOTH)
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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The Yellow-Blooded Hero (LADYBUGS)
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Jun 26, 2022 |
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Welcome to Bugs Need Heroes!
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Jun 25, 2022 |