S2B1: Interview with Anna Phillips
After hearing about Dr. Phillips’s journey into leech research (1:31), the guys learn more about her leech experiences in the field (8:52), life lessons gleaned from leeches (16:06), and her favorite leeches (22:50). From there, they turn toward the movies, learning about Dr. Phillips’s leechiest films (27:49) and sharing a bit about the pod’s origin story (37:06). They close with some “spoilers” from Dr. Phillips’s upcoming research (42:50) and some shout-outs to sea trench leeches with “tentacles” on their faces (45:44).
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Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com
Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com
Social Media:
- @leechpodcast on Twitter
- theleechpodcast on IG
Anna’s Leechiest Films:
- The African Queen
- Frogs
- In Her Shoes
- The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
External Links:
- Research Experiences for Undergraduates [link]
- Anna J. Phillips, et al., “Leeches in the extreme: Morphological, physiological, and behavioral adaptations to inhospitable habitats” [link]
- Anna J. Phillips, “What Five Hollywood Horror Sensations Have in Common With Real Parasites” [link]
Credits:
- Hosted by Evan Cate, Banks Clark, and Aaron Jones
- Editing by Evan Cate
- Graphic design by Banks Clark
- Original music by Justin Klump of Podcast Sound and Music
- Equipment help from Topher Thomas