Ashley Holmes and Maggie Dewane

The Watering Hole

Science EN ↓ 60 episodes

A podcast hosted by two animal enthusiasts who are equally enthused by drinking. Each episode features new wildlife, rooted in science and conservation, with a tipsy twist.

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Ashley Holmes and Maggie Dewane

Episodes

33. Who Discovered This? 22.03.2023 31:30

We're headed into the ocean for this episode as we explore two exceptionally unique animals. The archerfish teaches us about the skills of gleeking, while the persian carpet flatworm teaches us about...penis fencing? David Attenborough narrates a penis fencing match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHOFQri1Tjw If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review wherever you're listenin...

32. That’s A Big Baby Fart 15.03.2023 34:36

This week we're twice the drunk as we learn about the OG Grumpy Cat, the Pallas's Cat, and a skinny tall nerdy guy slithering in the water, the Giant River Otter! If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening! Got questions? Want to hear about a specific animal? Think you can stump us? It won't be hard, so get in touch with us! We're on Instag...

31. It’s Been A While 08.03.2023 35:58

Welcome back! It's been a while, but we're ramping up a new era of your favorite tipsy wildlife podcast with a new YouTube channel and two fabulous birds. Tune in to hear about a bird who will take notes and schedule your appointments, the Secretary Bird, and a family of spindly fingered water walkers, Jacanidae. If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review wherever you're listening...

30. And That Is My Time 03.03.2021 58:18

In the long-awaited Season 3 finale, we're celebrating World Wildlife Day with a speed round of ten animals! In this episode we'll talk about two mammals, two reptiles, two fish, two amphibians, and two birds, in a raucous and rushed, round-robin style. So grab your drink and listen now! [Season 3, Episode 10] Until next time, connect with us! Instagram: @TheWateringHolePod Email: thewateringho...

29. Two Tails Has No Tails 18.11.2020 48:57

Check out this non-ground episode where we're moseying through the trees and flapping through tall grasses of South America. This week's animals are the three-toed sloth and the strange tailed tyrant! [Season 3, Episode 9] Until next time, connect with us! Instagram: @TheWateringHolePod Email: thewateringholepod@gmail.com Website: www.thewateringholepod.com

28. Take the Plate 04.11.2020 49:12

An adorable night monkey and a furry arachnid walk into a bar. But really, with a lot of fuzz to go around, today we're talking about the slow loris and Goliath birdeater tarantula. [Season 3, Episode 8] Until next time, connect with us! Instagram: @TheWateringHolePod Email: thewateringholepod@gmail.com Website: www.thewateringholepod.com

27. Quarter Mile South of a Mile 21.10.2020 45:28

Whoa! There's flying snakes in those trees and giant manta rays in those oceans! This episode features two unique and very beautiful animals. And only one is lightly venomous. [Season 3, Episode 7] Until next time, connect with us! Instagram: @TheWateringHolePod Email: thewateringholepod@gmail.com Website: www.thewateringholepod.com

26. Feather Knives 07.10.2020 52:37

Fly into this avian episode while Maggie gets super drunk and Ashley talks about sitting on butter. It's time to learn about the great horned owl and helmeted hornbill! [Season 3, Episode 6] Until next time, connect with us! Instagram: @TheWateringHolePod Email: thewateringholepod@gmail.com Website: www.thewateringholepod.com

25. At The Hump 30.09.2020 46:28

In Ashley's words, this episode's theme is, "animals, like, you know and can identify, but you probably don't know a lot about." So listen in to learn about the walrus and bactrian camel! [Season 3, Episode 5] Until next time, connect with us! Instagram: @TheWateringHolePod Email: thewateringholepod@gmail.com Website: www.thewateringholepod.com

24. Sarah’s Feet 23.09.2020 52:38

In this episode, we challenged each other to come up with animals neither of us had ever heard of. Will we stump each other? Will we stump you!? [Season 3, Episode 4] Until next time, connect with us! Instagram: @TheWateringHolePod Email: thewateringholepod@gmail.com Website: www.thewateringholepod.com

23. Sizzon 16.09.2020 45:11

What kind of monster lives in the US? And what kind of dolphin lives in freshwater? Tune in to this episode where we mix up our words and stumble over sentences while learning about the gila monster and the boto. [Season 3, Episode 3] Until next time, connect with us! Instagram: @TheWateringHolePod Email: thewateringholepod@gmail.com Website: www.thewateringholepod.com

22. That’s Food, Right? 09.09.2020 57:48

Are you ready for some of the most powerful jaws in the animal kingdom? How about two animals that often get a bad rap in movies? Get ready for the Great White Shark and Hyena! [Season 3, Episode 2] Until next time, connect with us! Instagram: @TheWateringHolePod Email: thewateringholepod@gmail.com Website: www.thewateringholepod.com

21. Get More Skin 02.09.2020 56:59

We're kicking off Season 3 from remote locations (thanks, COVID-19!) so if you're ready for some audio lag, one of the largest amphibians, and the bird with the largest wingspan, we've got you! Tune in to learn about hellbenders and wandering albatrosses! [Season 3, Episode 1] Until next time, connect with us! Instagram: @TheWateringHolePod Email: thewateringholepod@gmail.com Website: www.thewa...

BONUS: Tongue Sheath 18.03.2020 1:10:35

This week's special episode is brought to you in part by the 2020 DC Environmental Film Festival, which was postponed due to concerns over COVID-19. In place of the live recording event that would have occurred during the festival, we're bringing you three new animals and a special guest that are sure to entertain and lift your spirits. So join us as we learn about some furry, freaky, and scaly an...

20. Insecto Patronum 29.01.2020 1:06:44

To cap off Season 2, we're getting totally twirly with the markhor and down and dirty with the dung beetle. Note: we recommend not listening while eating. [Season 2, Episode 10] Follow us on Instagram @TheWateringHolePod Send us an email at thewateringholepod@gmail.com

19. Slightly Stressed Out Butler 22.01.2020 1:12:23

In this episode, we're welcoming our second guest and good friend Dan, who reminds us what good research of animals can actually sound like! Join us for an delightfully intoxicated bout of lessons on the Potoo, Kakapo, and Spotted Salamander. [Season 2, Episode 9] Follow us on Instagram @TheWateringHolePod Send us an email at thewateringholepod@gmail.com

18. I Think I Poked an Elephant 15.01.2020 47:10

It's our favorite kind of episode! The kind where we both chose to research weird ass animals. Join us as we learn about the platypus and the mola mola. [Season 2, Episode 8] Follow us on Instagram @TheWateringHolePod Send us an email at thewateringholepod@gmail.com

17. Army Crawl to the Teat 08.01.2020 1:07:08

In this episode, you'll learn everything you've wanted to know about kangaroos and then some! Plus a little bit about porcupines, the mythical Old and New World quill pig. [Season 2, Episode 7] Follow us on Instagram @TheWateringHolePod Send us an email at thewateringholepod@gmail.com

16. Adam, This One’s For You 18.12.2019 39:26

Our favorite howdy bird, the burrowing owl, and our favorite fuck turtle, the mata mata, make star appearances in this week's episode. [Season 2, Episode 6] Follow us on Instagram @TheWateringHolePod Send us an email at thewateringholepod@gmail.com

15. Drupe 11.12.2019 44:04

In our unofficial Beauty Episode, we're talking about some really really ridiculously good looking animals: the clouded leopard of Asia and lilac breasted roller of Africa. [Season 2, Episode 5] Follow us on Instagram @TheWateringHolePod Send us an email at thewateringholepod@gmail.com

14. Gateway Drug Animals 04.12.2019 51:37

This episode gets three times the drunk as we welcome our first guest! Join us as we talk about three extremely unique (and rare!) animals: the okapi, binturong, and aye aye! [Season 2, Episode 4] Follow us on Instagram @TheWateringHolePod Send us an email at thewateringholepod@gmail.com

13. Floatin’ in the Ocean 27.11.2019 37:41

This episode gets crusty and sticky as we learn about the Marine Iguanas of the Galapagos Islands and the Mountain Yellow Legged Frog of the Sierra Nevada. [Season 2, Episode 3] Follow us on Instagram @TheWateringHolePod Send us an email at thewateringholepod@gmail.com

12. Period Sharks 20.11.2019 49:56

Dive into this delightfully unintentional Under The Sea episode featuring sharks and manatees. Get to know the nearly 500 species of sharks and the gentle giants once believed to be mermaids. [Season 2, Episode 2] Follow us on Instagram @TheWateringHolePod Send us an email at thewateringholepod@gmail.com

11. Super Prepared with the Facts 13.11.2019 44:06

We’re kicking off Season 2 with more alcohol and more animals, starting with the world’s most dangerous bird, the cassowary, and the famed pig with a trunk, the tapir. [Season 2, Episode 1] Follow us on instagram @thewateringholepod Send us an email at thewateringholepod@gmail.com

BONUS: Puzzle Dicks 03.03.2019 45:14

In this bonus episode, Ashley and Maggie take listener suggestions to heart and get drunker. Listen in for some rapid fire* animal facts, including facts about sea lions, kangaroos, and cat penises to hold you over till Season 2. *Rapid when drinking is entirely subjective. [Season 1, Bonus Episode] Follow us on instagram @thewateringholepod Send us an email at thewateringholepod@gmail.com