240831 - Please, Cut The Pink Wire

Pennsylvanian Crossings with Russ Gleixner

Meet the critters you never knew were pollinators... 

Meet The Critters

(Intro)
i think i see you there (woah oh)
so lost in tragedy (oh oh)
it was never fair (woah oh)
to me it's agony (Romeo - o - o)

(pre-chorus)
without you, life is hell
without me, you'll never see
that we need us something to tell
that we were so meant to be

(bridge)
without you, it's torture
without me, you're locked away
inside this prison cell
without the light of day

(chorus)
you say "oh Romeo where art thou"
just know that i'll save you
remember i made a special vow 
that i would be with you through it all

Romeo

​Each year, Discovery Park of America’s Southern Artist Showcase highlights a unique artist with roots in the region. This year, metal sculptor Dave Dunn brings his Reelfoot Critters collection to life, blending movement, whimsy and storytelling through welded found, repurposed and new metal objects. Inspired by summers spent with family in Hickman, Kentucky—on the banks of the Mississippi River and at Reelfoot Lake—his work captures the essence of the wildlife and landscapes that shaped his childhood.​

In this episode, recorded during the opening reception on February 27, 2025, Discovery Park's senior director of exhibits and collections, Jennifer Wildes, conducts a brief interview and Q&A with Dunn. He shares the inspiration behind Reelfoot Critters, his creative process, and insights into his distinctive style. Listen in to discover how Dunn transforms metal into expressive sculptures, infusing a sense of place and nostalgia into each piece.

Ep. 191: Dave Dunn: Reelfoot Critters

4th District Classics
By Xavier Muniz (Greytoven) & N.E.🧙🏾‍♂️ AKA M.OD.S.T. Of The 4th (Money II)
Featuring kamikaze the 5th
Additional Production By Auroura https://soundcloud.com/the_prime_shock-12

Lyric Vids On YT
Critters: https://youtu.be/5sEWaotBr8I
Shibuya Arc: https://youtu.be/I_jGb_-D9Do
The Afterlife: https://youtu.be/6onv2A_1Gfk
My Nature: https://youtu.be/i4GzNbPxiZ4
DGAD: https://youtu.be/rcDZmtbTODE
Way That: https://youtu.be/MFQFdZwzSuA
Miss You: https://youtu.be/uCa85HqzhNk
Then I Danced: https://youtu.be/5Oy5Llvryms
Stray: https://youtu.be/vYB0V6q94nQ

Critters [Prod. Greytoven x Money II] (Audio)

Shibuya Arc [Prod. Greytoven x Money II] (Audio)

(The ballad of Colpocephalum)

Lyrics (Simon Goodman):

As the last of the condors flew over California
Brought to the brink by the hand of man,
We came to our senses and moved to save them,
Established a captive breeding program.

The birds were deloused, we didn’t think twice,
But that was the end of unique condor lice

Oh, Colpocephalum,
Why did you have to go?
You never hurt no one
The condors miss you you know.

Why should we value the louse so little?
It has a million evolution stories to tell.
Keeping ecosystems healthy, boosting your immunity,
It’s not like parasites all go to hell.

Don’t be lousy to lice—they’re very nice!
They help maintain biodiversity!

Oh, Colpocephalum,
Why did you have to go?
You never hurt no one
The condors miss you you know.

Oh, Colpocephalum,
You were so special
Come back, you never hurt no one,
The condors miss you you know.

Just think of the tick in a tortoise’s shell,
The little flea on a cheetah’s tail,
The mites that live on your loved one’s eyelashes,
The beautiful tapeworm inside a whale.

Equal rights for parasites, 
Let’s do our best to keep them around.
Without them ecosystems would collapse,
You may not know make the world go round.

So, learn to love the helminth in your cloaca,
It wants to be friends and would never forsake ya!

Don't be Lousy to Lice

Biological control efforts have been encouraged by experts and by now you’ve probably seen a lot of information telling the public to kill these insects when they’re spotted. So, other than humans squishing them when we occasionally see them, is there any other way to potentially counter these quickly reproducing-fast spreading bugs? There just might be!

Question Your World - Can nature help stop the spread of spotted lanternflies?

Part 2 of our "Ankle Biters" double feature - Size doesn't matter for these little creatures with a big bite! But can they be tamed?
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64. Ankle Biters Part 2 - Wee Beasties

Actor Stephen Macht (The Monster Squad) and Dee Wallace (ET, Cujo, Halloween) join us on this episode of The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell broadcast live from the W4CY studios on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.

Stephen Macht/ Dee Wallace

From The Playground

I'm just here for fun, not money or fame!

(Headphones suggested for full enjoyment!)

Throughout this podcast we will be exploring how fallen tree trunks create natural bridges across streams which help our furry friends in unexpected ways. We will be covering the history of large wood in river management, potential benefits for habitat connectivity, and the increased social media presence surrounding trail camera footage. Each episode will highlight a leading figure in the field, so stay tuned to learn all you need to know about stream crossing critters.

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my music junk drawer for tracks about science, my friends, and whatever I want
harpist producer etc, folky jazzy funky lo fi etc
just havin a nice time

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Discussions of horror faves and flops, breakdowns of what makes things scary, and arguments about which werewolf is best. Here in Hauntsville, the real horror is the friendships we made along the way.

We're here to bring fat shaming beyond just the human race.

New tracks tagged #critters