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Weird Bugs

Weird Bugs

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From parasitic puppet-masters to glow-in-the-dark assassins, Bugged Out dives deep into the strange, surprising, and downright unbelievable world of insects. Hosted by Harvard graduate Peter Monroe, this podcast brings you 100 incredible stories—one bug at a time.

Each episode uncovers a bizarre insect with jaw-dropping abilities, freaky behavior, or mind-blowing biology. You'll meet zombie-making wasps, beetles that explode on command, and bugs that shape ecosystems—and even human history. Whether you're a curious science nerd, nature lover, or just fascinated by the weirdness of the world, this podcast will change the way you see bugs forever.

Discover. Cringe. Marvel. Bug out.

New episodes every week. Follow now and never miss a crawl.Copyright Weird Bugs
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Episodes
  • The Planthopper Nymph – Mechanical Gears in the Wild
    1 hr and 21 mins
  • The Hercules Beetle – Nature’s Strongman
    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Bombardier Beetle – Exploding Defenses
    1 hr and 38 mins
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