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Fantastical Field Guide

Fantastical Field Guide

Written by: Blair Bazdarich
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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 fiction.

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Episodes
  • Hot Doggin' It

    Hot Doggin' It
    Oct 1 2026

    It's birds and bugs, part 1! The fam chat about Decidueye and their "dandy" relative, whether Starship Troopers is a comedy or not, which animals eat brains, and who might eat roadkill jerky…?


    Starring Blair, Brian, Jesse

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Cuteness Supervisor

    The Cuteness Supervisor
    Sep 17 2026

    What did Jesse and Brian come up with that's like a tuatara? Is Snorlax just a big cute soft sweetie? (Mostly yes) And... who even is Eugene Tooms?? We hope this one will tickle your liver!


    Starring Blair, Brian and Jesse

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    45 mins
  • Sorry if You're Eating

    Sorry if You're Eating
    Sep 3 2026

    What do you really know about sea cucumbers? How long would a trinary eclipse really last? Can hammerheads see very well? And what even is a tuatara? Join us, won't you?


    Starring Blair, Brian, Jesse

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    1 hr and 7 mins
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