The only podcast dedicated to discussing Scotland's oldest and finest team, Queen's Park Football Club
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The original jumping spider podcast hosted by two dedicated breeders! Laena is a licensed social worker, and Lauren is Nevada & NorCal’s spood ambassador who makes amazing spider homes. Together they explore the connections between the spider world and their own experiences, chatting about mental health, sharing personal stories, and throwing in some laughs along the way. So, if you’re into spiders, mental wellness, and a good dose of irreverent fun, you’re in the right place! :)
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מבוכים ודרקונים Cover art photo provided by Annie Spratt on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@anniespratt
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Welcome to Pet Spiders, where amazing things happen.
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A podcast devoted to the proper care and upkeep of tarantulas and other inverts. After keeping a G. porteri for over 16 years, I decided that I wanted to add another tarantula to my collection. Several years later, I now keep over 100 specimens and 90+ different species. It’s safe to say that I am now completely addicted to the hobby.I’m NOT an expert, and I’m currently still learning about keeping these fascinating creatures. In fact, there are so many species, that I suspect that I’ll stil ...
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Spider is acclaimed as one of the greatest interpreters of the Great American Songbook
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This podcast is about whether spiders are good or bad. Cover art photo provided by Brandi Redd on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@brandi1
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This podcast is organized on behalf of SPIDERS, the Seoul Platform for Initiating Discourses on Equitable and Resilient Society, and funded by the Seoul Institute. The talks complement a series of original papers published on the SPIDERS platform, dedicated to outlining the building blocks of post-capitalist political economies and societies, not oriented around growth and profit, but rather autonomy, interdependence, good lives and a flourishing web of life in times of profound planetary ch ...
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Whether you find spiders fearful or fascinating, they are to be admired for their web-spinning and prey-catching techniques, and the remarkable methods they use to move from one place to another. In this album, researchers in Denmark and the United States use an 8-legged robot and a virtual spider, high-speed photography, a hot air balloon and a rowing boat to explore the biophysics of spiders. In the audio track, Dr David Robinson of The Open University explains how advances in technology a ...
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Whether you find spiders fearful or fascinating, they are to be admired for their web-spinning and prey-catching techniques, and the remarkable methods they use to move from one place to another. In this album, researchers in Denmark and the United States use an 8-legged robot and a virtual spider, high-speed photography, a hot air balloon and a rowing boat to explore the biophysics of spiders. In the audio track, Dr David Robinson of The Open University explains how advances in technology a ...
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9 - Exploring Exotic Pets with Victor of Vexotic Me
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In this captivating episode of Spoodcast, join your hosts Lauren and Laena with special guest Victor, an exotic pet proprietor and respected expositor. Victor shares his intriguing journey from a dinosaur admirer to becoming a specialist in tarantula breeding and management, while also revealing his broad experiences from attending various expos wo…
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Episode 72 - Two Going On Ten
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A comfortable win over Ayr United is the main topic of conversation this week, a massive win for the league table and one where the score more than flattered the opponent. A quick news round-up following up on points raised last week, before looking ahead to this coming Saturday and previewing Morton away, and surely it will be eighth time lucky?…
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The Goliath Birdeaters - Theraphosa Genus Review
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In this episode, I talk about my experiences with the three Theraphosa species: Theraphosa stirmi (the Burgundy Goliath Birdeater), Theraphosa blondi (the Goliath Birdeater), and Theraphosa apophysis (Pinkfoot Goliath Birdeater).Av Tom Moran
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Episode 71 - Drawing A Blank
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David, Enzo and Calum are back again to discuss a nail-biting 0-0 draw against Raith, the latest news from around the club, and our thoughts on the (huge) upcoming game against Ayr.
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8 - Tarantula talk with Amy Keeps Arachnids
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This week we are joined by Amy (@amykeepsarachnids) who explains how she transformed her fear of spiders into a passion for jumping spiders and tarantulas. Amy schools us on basic tarantula care as well as the differences between old world and new world tarantulas. This is a pretty silly episode and we hope you enjoy! :)…
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Dos and Don'ts When Ordering Tarantulas Online
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To start this one off, I share some of the feedback I got from last week's episode and respond to a couple comments. Then, at 21:25, it's been five years to the day when I last covered some tips for ordering tarantulas online. In this episode, we will review the dos and don't as well as discuss some new issues that have presented themselves over th…
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Episode 70 - I Was Saying Boo-ing Boo-ing
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Calum, David, and Enzo discuss whether Saturday's draw against Partick Thistle should be considered a point gained or two dropped. We also recap all the news around the club, as well as a couple of upcoming events worth attending, before looking forward to another massive game at Hampden this week when Raith Rovers come to visit.…
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7 - Guest: Melissa/Loki the Spooderclops
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This week on Spoodcast, Laena and Lauren are joined by Melissa from @loki_the_spooderclops. Melissa recounts her experiences with Loki, her visually impaired jumping spider. This insightful segment not only delves into Melissa's unique challenges and heartwarming moments with Loki but also provides an educative discourse on peculiar spider traits. …
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The "Domestication" of Tarantulas - Why our Pets Are Not Quite Wild Animals
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A couple of years ago, I stumbled on an article about the "inadvertent domestication" of animals raised for the sole purpose of being released back into the wild. This is when, despite our best efforts, captive animals were becoming inadvertently domesticated by temporarily or even permanently adapting to a captive environment , which was making th…
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In this episode, we talk about the importance of giving your spider friends awesome enclosures - and NOT TOO BIG! We discuss the surprising issues that can arise if spiders feel insecure or aren't able to hunt efficiently. We also touch on hydration and providing physically and mentally stimulating environments for our arachnid pals.…
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Another week, another podcast and Calum is back with David & Enzo after a week off to move to the other side of the world! Thankfully though he was able to stream the 1-1 draw away to Airdrie and is able to give us his take on the game. In an otherwise relatively quiet week, we discuss QP Women's latest point in SWPL2 which sees them get even close…
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Why Bother Asking? When Keepers Ask Questions and Ignore the Answers
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I've been doing this a while now, and there is one occurrence that I will never understand...when keepers ask for advice and then ignore it. Luckily, it doesn't happen often, but when it does, the results can be quite tragic. In this episode, we'll discuss a few of the more egregious experiences I've had with this type of behavior.…
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David and Enzo are joined by guest pundit Gregor, filling in for big brother Calum, to discuss a positive performance despite defeat away to Dundee United before enjoying a recap of the 6-0 pumping of Arbroath. We also round up the latest news around the club, including another big win for QP Women, and Gregor gives us some insight into his work wi…
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5 - Spoodcast goes off topic & our favorite parts of keeping pet spiders
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In this tangential (heh!) episode of the Spoodcast we discuss the best parts of keeping pet jumping spiders and tarantulas. Topics also include the important things in life, such as battling depression in grad school, boogers, head lice, and komodo dragons.Av Laena & Lauren
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Tarantula Substrate - Some Inexpensive Mixes
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Over the years, I've continued to constantly switch up what I use for substrate when it comes to housing my tarantulas. In this episode, I review what I've used in the past and share an inexpensive "recipe" I'm currently using that yields a LOT of substrate for very little money.Av Tom Moran
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4 - Beginner talk part 2 (and other silly stories)
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Join hosts Lauren and Laena on Spoodcast as they delve into the captivating world of spiders, offering insights into spider care and potential pitfalls. Hear about Lauren's spider party experiences and Laena's advice on spider enclosures. Discover Laena's unique feeding approach and their adventures with mealworm colonies. Gain advice on watering s…
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Episode 67 - The Dark Arts & The Dark Rum
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Calum, David, and Enzo sit down for an in-person episode (with a fair few drinks) to discuss the goalless draw against Morton at Hampden, while begrudgingly admitting that they're good at what they do, as well as looking forward to Queen's Park's upcoming visit to Tannadice.
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In this episode, we discuss some instances where folks have lost large parts or all of their collection due to mishap or an overlooked environmental hazard.Av Tom Moran
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The guys are back to discuss a triumphant week for all things Queen's Park. We cover the 3-0 win away to Dunfermline, QP Women winning by 12 (TWELVE), alongside our usual match preview and news round up. It's looking ominously optimistic all of a sudden...
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3 - Beginner jumping spider keeping part 1 - what we wish we knew before we started!
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In this episode, the Spoodcast hosts Lauren and Laena discuss their personal journeys and insights about owning jumping spiders as pets. Lauren and Laena share critical advice on purchasing spiders online, emphasizing transparency about the spider's age and origins. They also provide vital recommendations on sourcing reliable information and joinin…
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I Want a Tarantula - Where Do I Start?
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Within the past couple weeks, I spoke with two teenagers who were interested in getting their first tarantula. Both had many questions about where they should start and what they should prepare for. In this episode, I lay out several things anyone thinking about getting a tarantula should do...and some things that they shouldn't.…
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2 - Weird spider mating rituals, Lauren's test of Tiktok's viral spider-attracting lotion & other silly stories
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This week, we discuss the enigmatic pheromones that male spiders use to track down females ready for mating. We also learn about the courtship strategies by orb-weavers and wolf spiders, known for their gazelle-like drumming patterns and wave-like rhythm during courtship. We also discuss Lauren's test of Tiktok's viral spider-attracting lotion on h…
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Episode 65 - Pint of Big Dunc Tears Please Barman
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The Spiders return from Inverness with another win over the Highland side, in a game that will go down in history as one that took place, so there's not too much for the boys to get into apart from the usual good feeling a win brings. Instead, we take a look at the January transfer window incomings and outgoings, and we hear from Matt from the Hold…
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How I've Tweaked My Fossorial Tarantula Setups
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First, we discuss the "controversy" a recent episode caused. Then, I field a question from a long-time YouTube subscriber about changes that I've made in how I set up fossorial tarantula enclosures.Av Tom Moran
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Laena and Lauren introduce themselves, discuss behavior of wild-caught versus captive-bred jumping spiders, common misconceptions, reptile expos, bad ideas to get over arachnophobia and other silly things in a rerecording of Spoodcast episode 1!Av Laena & Lauren
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Episode 64 - Snap Back To Reality
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David, Enzo and Calum are back after a short break due to the Dunfermline game falling foul to the weather. Unfortunately it's not a happy return as we have to review the 2-1 defeat to Ayr United from last Saturday. We briefly manage to talk about some better things, like the latest QP Womens result, before it's back to worrying as we have our tran…
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Pamphobeteus vs. Phormictopus! The Battle of Two Giant Tarantula Genera
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Well, it had to be done! In this episode, two popular genera of giant tarantulas will duke it out for hobby superiority! Okay, that's a bit dramatic; in reality, we will compare the two genera and talk about the similarities and differences.Av Tom Moran
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Episode 63 - The Davolution Has Begun
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Join us for a misery free episode (well, nearly) as we happily reflect on the start of the 'Davolution' with a comeback win vs Raith, all the latest news and gossip around the club, alongside previewing our next match against a depleted Dunfermline side.
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The One Issue in the Tarantula Hobby I Will Never Overcome
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To start this one off, we'll discuss some feedback to last week's episode. Then, after reflecting on 10 years of doing the TBS stuff, I realized that there is one major issue that I will never overcome.Av Tom Moran
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Episode 62 - New Manager Bounce
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There has been plenty going on around Queen's Park recently, and we sit down this week to discuss it all! From the defeat at Firhill to finally winning a game on Friday night against Dunfermline, to Leanne Dempster's departure from the club and Callum Davidson being announced as new head coach, we've got you covered.…
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Tarantula Feeding Schedules and Fat Ts
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Recently, I've received some comments on my YouTube videos with folks saying that my tarantulas are "skinny" or "underfed", which left me a bit confused. However, after speaking with a hobby friend, I realized that, through social media, many folks new to the hobby may be exposed to photos of chubby Ts. For many, a spider with a bloated abdomen is …
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Do Tarantulas Have "Personalities"?
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Happy New Year! In this episode, I give my take on whether or not it's appropriate to say that tarantulas have "personalities." We will also discuss whether tarantulas need enrichment to avoid boredom.Av Tom Moran
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Episode 61 - Seasons Bleatings
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The boys are back after a break over Christmas, the day after a brutal injury-time winner for Airdrie in the latest Championship match, which may have had an effect on our morale going into this one. Plenty of games to talk about, a look at 2023 as a whole for the mens team, but finally a little bit of good news as we also discuss QP Women's season…
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The A. geniculata vs. The N. chromatus - Two Classic Tarantulas
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In this episode, we compare two very similar species: the A. geniculata or "Brazilian Black and White" and the N. chromatus or "Brazilian Red and White." Both are awesome species and, in my opinion, hobby staples. But which has more to offer?Av Tom Moran
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Episode 60 - The Veldman Era Ends
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Calum, David and Enzo are back with a bumper episode. We briefly skim through the loss to Inverness before delving into the exciting, and quite frankly scary, potential managerial appointments that might be possible after Veldman's departure. We also preview this coming Saturday's massive game away to Morton.…
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The GBB vs. The Brazilian Blue Beauty
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First, I have an important message from the US Tarantula Sustainment Project. Then, we're going to have a little fun. In this episode, we'll compare and break down two species that are often confused for each other, the C. cyaneopubescens (GBB) and the D. diamantinensis (Brazilian Blue Beauty). Which spider is the "best"? Who knows! But we will att…
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There may have been no game last week, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to discuss. David, Enzo and Calum are back to cover the big talking point of Director of Football Marijn Beuker leaving to take up a similar role at Dutch giants Ajax. They also discuss long time QP man Gardner Speirs leaving the club, before turning their attention to a p…
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Tarantula Species That Need it Drier As Slings
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In this episode, I'll talk a bit about the tarantula species that I've raised that buck the old "keep 'em moist" rule for slings.Av Tom Moran
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Calum, David, and Enzo reflect on yet another disappointing afternoon at Firhill as Queen's Park exit the Scottish Cup. We also "look forward" to our upcoming trip to Dunfermline as Championship action returns, as well as taking a look at all the news and updates from around the club.
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Eresus walckenaeri Care and the Velvet/Jumping Spider "Fad"
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Having just rehoused my juvenile Eresus walckenaeri (Velvet Spider), I figured that it was time to talk a bit about how I care for it. Also in this episode, is the current Jumping Spider and Velvet Spider social media fad and rampant anthropomorphization leading to decline in overall appropriate husbandry in the spider hobby? I'll discuss what I fe…
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After a week off that some may call a mental health check, David, Enzo and Calum are back to discuss the brutal defeat to Raith Rovers at Hampden that some of us couldn't even stick around to watch. In much happier news, we have fitness updates on two key players to discuss, and we also hear from Ellie Kane, captain of Queen's Park Women, on a fant…
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Tarantula Enclosure Blowout!
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In this episode, I'll go through all of the types of tarantula enclosures I've used, from cheap to pemium, and share my pros and cons of each.Av Tom Moran
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A History of Tom's Big Spiders and Why I Do This
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Last week, I had a few folks contact me a bit upset that there was no episode for Sunday. And, to be honest, this happens every time I miss a week. Although I completely understand that this podcast has become very important to folks for a myriad of reasons, I thought that it might be a good time to explain why I do the Tom's Big Spiders stuff . In…
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Episode 56 - The Late Late Show
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The guys are back again to discuss a dramatic comeback against Ayr, impressive achievements from the QP women's team, and a (un)surprisingly confident set of predictions for our next league game against Raith.
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Episode 55 - Paton Anytime Goalscorer
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Another week, another podcast, and thankfully another improving performance to discuss, this time the 2-2 draw with Partick Thistle at Hampden but it really should have been more for Queen's. Not much other news to discuss this week aside from a (relatively speaking) boring draw in the Scottish Cup 3rd Round, before looking ahead to a trip to Somer…
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The Fastest Spiders That I Have Kept
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I've been asked to do this one many times over the years, but there is honestly no way for me to scientifically prove which ones are faster. However, in this episode, I will share the ones that I think are fastest based on my own personal experience. What are YOUR fastest spiders?Av Tom Moran
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Episode 54 - Friday Football Boing Boing
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It feels a bit like 2022 again as David, Enzo and Calum bounce from one Friday game to another, reviewing the 1-1 draw against Airdrie before looking ahead (rather nervously) to this weeks Glasgow Derby with Partick Thistle at the home of Scottish football. And speaking of being nervous, they also take time to discuss the Marijn Beuker to Ajax move…
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Is Your Enclosure and Setup Killing Your Juvenile Arboreal Tarantula?
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First, I read a listener question and talk about last week's episode. Then, I get a lot of emails and comments from panicked keepers who are alarmed to discover that their arboreal slings and juveniles are actually burrowing. The fact is, MANY arboreal species will do some burrowing as slings and juveniles, and the correct setup should allow for an…
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Episode 53 - The Calum Ferrie Show
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The guys are back to discuss our dismal exit from the SPFL Trust Trophy to Falkirk, a miraculous performance from Calum Ferrie, as well as being joined by Colin form the Airdrie podcast, Only The Lonely, to preview our game at the Excelsior on Friday.
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Episode 52 - Can Everybody Please Get A Refund For That Game?
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Calum, David, and Enzo chat about this weekend's 0-0 draw with Morton for as little time as possible, before moving on to discuss everything else that's been going on at the club, and the upcoming SPFL Trust Trophy fixture away to Falkirk.
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