Blair Bazdarich

Fantastical Field Guide

Leisure EN ↓ 8 episodes

Blair is "the Zoologist" and sitting animal expert who co-hosts the weekly science news podcast,  This Week in Science . Her husband Brian is a nursing student and avid gamer of all types (video, board, card, role-playing, etc), and their friend Jesse is a podcast host, writer, and "your favorite teacher's favorite teacher" who is also a games enthusiast. Together, we will explore the worlds of Pokemon, Zelda, Horizon, Dune, Lord of the Rings, Dungeons and Dragons, and whatever else we fancy to discuss the real world inspiration for the fantastical creatures you can find in your favorite ficti...

Author

Blair Bazdarich

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

Hey Folks, Bandicoots are Real 25.06.2026

EPISODE #8: "Hey Folks, Bandicoots are Real" - In our season 1 finale, the gang discuss crows, what the heck it means to "expose" Eevee to a stone, and why Crash Bandicoot wears jorts. Warning for those who may be surprised by it, marsupial reproductive anatomy is a topic towards the end of this one. Proper names are used, no slang, just facts! Starring Blair, Jesse, Brian Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Where Are the Bones? 18.06.2026

If Jigglypuff is a balloon, where are her bones, which fans insist she has? Is eating popplers such a big deal, really? And, why are crows so smart? Muse along on the penultimate episode of season 1! Starring Blair, Jesse, Brian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Rock, Paper, Scissors Situation 11.06.2026

The trio discuss what's like a caecilian but without the weird milk, how it turns out Tyranataur isn't a dinosaur but actually some sort of giant bug, and what parts of Owlbears are owl, bear, or something else entirely. Plus, do owlbears cough up giant owl pellets? Only these three can tell! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born Cute, Die Cute 04.06.2026

What is cute, and is there an evolutionary advantage to being a merchandising opportunity? This week we discuss what Mimicyu is hiding and why you don't want to see it, the trouble with Tribbles, and caecilian milk.  Starring Blair, Jesse, Brian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm Sick of Not Talking About Godzilla 28.05.2026

Our buddies discuss Curt Conners, Death Dogs, what Diglet is hiding underground, and how baby Godzillas are made. Perhaps it's parthenogenesis with a touch of atomic bomb? Starring Blair, Jesse, Brian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Cute Red Boots 21.05.2026

What parts of pokemon are edible, in canon? Was grandpa right about tumbleweeds? Can mogwais truly be immortal? And what are real dragons like? Listen now to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunglasses Make Everyone Look Cool 14.05.2026

Who has cubed poop? Where does squirtle's water come from? And why did they have to put human fingernails on there? Find out this week as we explore wombats, squirtle, and face huggers Starring: Blair, Brian, Jesse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cube-a-palooza! 07.05.2026

Blair is "the Zoologist" and sitting animal expert who co-hosts the weekly science news podcast,  This Week in Science . Her husband Brian is a nurse and avid gamer of all types (video, board, card, role-playing, etc), and their friend Jesse is a podcast host, writer, and "your favorite teacher's favorite teacher" who is also a games enthusiast. Together, we will explore the worlds of Pokemon...

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