Eels Alive!
Summary
Josh and Chuck explore the biology of eels, covering their unique swimming, metamorphosis, and the long-standing mystery of their reproduction in the Sargasso Sea. They discuss eels' historical role as food and currency, noting that European and American populations are now critically endangered due to overfishing of glass eels for aquaculture. The hosts also share personal anecdotes about David Byrne, Abel Ferrara films, and a listener’s recipe for natural deodorant.
Topics discussed
Intro and Advertisements
David Byrne, Cameron Crowe, and Abel Ferrara
Eel Biology: Anatomy, Slime, and Migration
Moray Eels: Jaws, Teeth, and Toxins
Conger Eels and Josh Clark Calculates
Mid-Roll Advertisements
Garden Eels and Gulper Eels
Eels as Food: History, Currency, and Unagi
Mid-Roll Advertisements
The Mystery of Eel Reproduction and the Sargasso Sea
Eel Conservation and Fishing Challenges
Listener Mail: Baking Soda Deodorant and Outro
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