Nature Boy: The Podcast

Nature Boy on KCHUNG 1630 AM

Nature Boy is a general science show hosted by four PhD graduate students studying plant biology at UC Riverside. Join Michael, Marschal, Jon, and Jess the first Sunday of each month as research from varied fields is discussed, made digestible, and often criticized. An irreverent look at the often over revered field of scientific research.

  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Episode 68: Superorganisms

    Large groups of related organisms occasionally behave in ways similar to single multicellular organisms. This phenomenon is especially prevalent in insects, especially in the order Hymenoptera. If this order is ever split it will be unable to wear white at its wedding.

    The fearsome threesome of Michael, Marschal and Jon tackle this phenomenon as well as some current science news.

    Link to video podcast: https://youtu.be/V2WzbwvpRDY

    12 August 2021, 9:28 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Episode 67: Fad Diets

    Nothing tastes as good as being fit feels, except for candy, ice cream, butter, steak, onion rings, french fries, beer, bacon, pie, cake, bagels with cream cheese, empanadas, tortas, grilled cheese sandwiches, french toast, pancakes, marmalade, chili, cheesecake, lard, milk, etc. 

    The Nature Boy crew tackles some popular methods for dropping that quarantine weight and generally has a lovely time together in this thrilling episode!

    Video podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/N1UDmKvoX90

    19 July 2021, 6:10 pm
  • 48 minutes 59 seconds
    Episode 66: Genomics

    The Nature Boy crew assembles sans-Marschal for a discussion of genomics. Not to be confused with gnomics, or the study of gnomes.

    Link to video version of podcast: https://youtu.be/Uc_ywmn40O4

    21 May 2021, 6:39 pm
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Episode 65: Insects (Pollinators)

    Jess misses this one as she completes her PhD program and officially becomes Dr. Toth! Please send all gifts to Jonathan Montgomery, cash is preferred.

    Michael, Marschal and Jon lead you through a discussion of the phylum Arthropoda in general with a focus on the class Insecta, specifically focusing on the role they play in pollination. Fun is had, things are learned, and haters are consistently dabbed on.

    Video podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/fsrUjQwyJoA

    5 April 2021, 7:21 pm
  • 1 hour 25 minutes
    Episode 64: Vaccines

    Following a string of episodes relating to current events, the Nature Boy crew snatches at the low-hanging fruit that is 'vaccines' for this episode's topic. In their longest episode to date the dream team diverts down various tangential paths, but as a great poet once said, "What's wrong with taking the back streets?". You never know if you don't go, so go ahead and listen in!

    Link to video: https://youtu.be/XY2Xve-wDp4

    16 February 2021, 12:27 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Episode 63: Death

    The Nature Boy crew keeps it light with a discussion of death. Everyone does it, but what makes it so popular? Tune in and find out!

    Link to video: https://youtu.be/E14_F82Xz6Y

    15 February 2021, 9:26 pm
  • 59 minutes 40 seconds
    Episode 62: 2020 Wrap-up

    The Nature Boy crew assembles once again to discuss a real bummer of a year. Science news is reviewed, hearts are broken, and as always, hair and teeth look flawless. Sit back with your old chums and enjoy the review of the latest year of Nature Boy's podcast dominance!

    Link to YouTube video of episode: https://youtu.be/72yqBmxxFe4

    8 December 2020, 11:33 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Episode 61: Competition

    The Nature Boy crew goes head to head to head in this one! Who will win the ultimate showdown of current science news and peer-reviewed articles? Whoever wins, so do you as a listener!

    Link to video: https://youtu.be/PugFldzRO1c

    16 November 2020, 3:47 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Episode 60: Video Games

    What's up you epic gamers out there! This week the Nature Boy crew discusses video games, their impact on cognition, and has a wonderful time in general! That along with a roundup of science news makes this an episode you don't want to miss. So snag a mushroom, stomp a goomba and join us!

    A video recording of this episode is available here: https://youtu.be/VlCPc3sKhI8

    6 October 2020, 6:14 pm
  • 57 minutes 15 seconds
    Episode 59: New Plant Science

    Three plant biologists finally speak about plant biology!

    Video of this podcast can be found at this YouTube link: https://youtu.be/D5e5yujYp_I

    15 September 2020, 9:33 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Episode 57: Virology

    In the first remote episode since closure of the KCHUNG studio, the Nature Boy crew sets up Zoom, catches up on good times, and even talks about virology occasionally. Join us, won't you?

    5 May 2020, 8:42 pm
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