Cross Pollinated

Looking for ways to pull yourself out of the dull, monotonous feeling of living in screen-obsessed, capitalist hellscape? Turns out dramatic weather and visceral paintings are two things we can engage with to feel more alive- who doesn’t want more of that?! Painting and meteorology have more in common than you might think, and we cover it all in this playful conversation between host Kristen Orr,...

There are a lof of bug tattoos out in the world, have you ever wondered why? What could an abstract insect tattoo look like? What do humans and insects have in common when it comes to the patterns they decorate their bodies with? If you've ever considered these types of questions (or even if you just like bugs or tattoos), this episode is for you. In this episode of Cross Pollinated , a tatto...

Did you know playful brainstorming could improve your mood? Or that your nervous system is basically a work of fiber art? In this conversation, neurons bundle, threads weave, and patterns emerge. If you have a brain and are interested in exploring the connections between and within the worlds of art and science, this one’s for you. In this episode of Cross Pollinated , a fiber artist (one who crea...

Have you ever thought that this world could use more bird or bird scientist-representation in film and TV? Or thought that it could be cool to watch content created BY birds? Maybe you're just wanting to think a little more creatively about writing and biology in general—if so, you'll want to listen to this one. In this episode of Cross Pollinated , a screenwriter (someone who writes sto...

Have you ever wished there was more frog-inspired music in the world? Or thought that alligator vocals deserved their time in the spotlight? Maybe you're just into expanding the way you think about music and biology—if so, this one's for you. In this episode of Cross Pollinated , a pianist is paired with a herpetologist (that's someone who studies reptiles and amphibians). Host Kris...

Introducing 'Cross Pollinated'! In this trailer episode, host and trained designer/biologist Kristen Orr explains what you can expect from this art and science podcast and why she was motivated to start it.