Brews with Biologists

Aeris Odysseys

Brews with Biologists is a podcast produced by Aeris Odysseys, a non-profit dedicated to the conservation and research of aerial migrant species, as well as a proud supporter of career biologists. “Host-to-toast” Dr. Marla Steele gives listeners a chance to sit down with biologists and have a chat over a good brew. Tune in to get an in-depth look into the world of biology and the people dedicating their lives to the lab and field. If you’d like to support this podcast, Aeris Odysseys, and the guests, you can donate on our website at AerisOdysseys.org/donate. If you specify the episode number or the name of the guest on our donation form, fifty percent of the proceeds will go to the guest to support their scientific endeavors.

Episodes

Episode 4 - Rattlesnake Revelations

We’re back after a pandemic-sized pause, and this holiday season we’re thankful to bring you a new episode of Brews with Biologists! Join “Host-to-Toast” Dr. Marla Steele as she catches up with Doctoral Student and Falconer Neil Balchan about his work with rattlesnakes and their value to the world, ranging from medical innovation to rodent control. Along the way, Neil provides a sneak-peek into a passion that has taken him from breeding balls of Garter Snakes in Canada to elusive Middle American Rattlesnakes in Mexico. Cheers! To support the production of future episodes and early biologists visit AerisOdysseys.org/donate.

Dec 12, 2020

51 min

Episode 3 – Eagle Scout Endeavors

It’s time for a blast from the past as “Host-to-Toast” Dr. Marla Steele joins Coastal Raptors Executive Director Dr. Dan Varland. Join them to learn about a career that has spanned over forty years, despite quantitative quandaries and the occasional scuffle with “BO” the belligerent Bald Eagle. To support the production of future episodes and early biologist visit AerisOdysseys.org/donate. For more information on Dr. Varland’s work visit: www.coastalraptors.com

May 16, 2020

54 min

Episode 2 – Ambystoma Ambitions

Quarantined inside and need a break? No problem! Grab a cup of coffee and join our “Host-to-Toast” Dr. Marla Steele as she sits down with ecologist and Ph.D. candidate Brian Becker to learn about his endeavors to team up with private landowners in order to conserve mysterious mole salamanders while teaching the next generation, raising a family, and occasionally educating local law enforcement about his Ambystoma Ambitions…Cheers! To support the production of future episodes and early career biologists visit AerisOdysseys.org/donate For more information on Brian’s work visit https://www.facebook.com/brian.becker.75873

Apr 2, 2020

1 hr 22 min

Episope 1 - Raptors, Rappelling, and the Role of Conservation in a Changing World

Raise a glass to celebrate the premiere episode of Brews with Biologists with “Host-to-Toast” Dr. Marla Steele and guest Zachary Ormsby. Join us for a cup of joe and tales of raptor rappelling, brushes with boars, and the role of conservation in a rapidly changing world. Cheers! To support the production of future episodes and early career biologists aerisodysseys.org/donate For more information on Zachary’s work linkedin.com/in/zacharyormsby

Mar 1, 2020

44 min