This Friday's episode is HUGE! Literally! And powerful, too. Join us as we learn all about the incredible billfish! These are the marlins, sailfish, and swordfish! Did you know in addition to being amazing athletes, some of these fish are deep sea divers, too? All this and more on Friday!

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This generic acetaminophen had an Amtrak ACS-64, four Amfleet 1 cars, a Conrail EMD GP15-1, and some Conrail rolling stock in it. The problem is more serious than I thought.

Be sure to check out our co-host Josh's new photography account as he learns aquarium photography!

Nothing quite like being at work at 3am to ride out a bunch of power cuts and keep an eye on the life support systems. Animal care never stops :)

Hey there, here is your direct link to opt out of LinkedIn's new AI Bullshit! www.linkedin.com/mypreference... #noai #linkedin #pigeons

Quick #shark for this #SundayFishSketch!! #sciart #wildlifeart

For Reef, an older piece of a Sheepshead Pareotfish from a lab get together (because I miss them 🥲) and because I am drowning in chores today #SundayFishSketch #SciArtSeptember

For #SundayFishSketch and #SciArtSeptember #reef theme, here's my completed epaulette shark tile from my first ever ceramic paining and glazing attempt! Hard to photograph because it's sooo glossy!

Looks like the sweat bees like my sunflowers a lot this year. Support native pollinators!

Maybe it's just me, but I feel like running a real bison out on the field at CU games seems like a not super humane thing. And kind of offensive to indigenous Americans? I get that we have "domesticated" bison but still...

Boo to @pocketcasts.com for adding ads and a subscription model ($40-100/yr). Everyone hated that.

Episode 62 is live today! We are joined by Dr. Kory Evans of Rice University, to learn all about fish evolution through the lens of fish skulls! What can skulls teach us about the diversity of fishes throughout time? Check out the episode to find out!

Can I offer you a tamandua named Winnie getting a lil' avocado treat during a health exam and ultrasound at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance in these trying times?

The only thing I could think of when I saw the Robert Irwin DWTS clip was whether it was appropriate to depict Uluru in that way for such a purpose. Idk though.

At least I got some nice dwarf tiger eye hybrid sunflowers this year. The property finally trimming the Manitoba maple in front of my place means we get some sun again. But the squirrels still ruined almost everything else.

I'm still doing a podcast with two friends and colleagues, all about fish! 60+ eps now. We even had a live pod at PAX East, where we were able to cross over our love for all things fish with gaming! I'm proud of the diverse guests we've had over the last couple years. www.gettinfishywithit.com

Absolutely obsessed with @vinnythomas.bsky.social dropping random biology facts on #GMM with every appearance. Makes my day every time.

Episode 62 launches this Friday! Join us as we chat with @sternarchella.bsky.social, Ichthyologist and professor of biosciences at Rice University. Dr. Evans chats with us about fish evolution, particularly through the lens of fish skulls. A fascinating discussion, fresh in your podcatcher Friday!

Had my 2nd carpal tunnel surgery on Wednesday. Left hand this time. It went *way* worse than my right (dominant) hand! Even the operating room vibes were off.

New Dan Brown today. You know what that means: jimmyakin.com/2024/03/dont...

RIP to Maru, the best celebrity cat. Probably humping pillows in the sky now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_Ab...

Hit 1000 miles on my lil' e-bike this morning. This is my "commuter" bike, and the one I'm limited to right now between carpal tunnel surgeries. Two flats and one new tire, lots of minor maintenance things, too. Fun lightweight lil' folding bike, and perfect for work commuting and short trips.

Everything is horrific these days. If you want to consume some joy, I suggest watching some Bananaball, or finding Bike Bus videos. Literally teared up watching a bunch of kids biking to school together.

Learn about some of my fave fish, the episode is out now! 🐠

Highest fecundity of all fishes. Overwhelm them with numbers!

I can't be alone in this. I'm not a crazy picky eater but oof, experiencing an unexpected texture (i.e. gristle, something "squishier" than I expected), and my meal is done and I can't eat any more 🤮

The ambassador animal dept was giving away books so I grabbed one that seemed fun.

Episode 61 is live this week! This time, @nerdrvt.bsky.social will be telling us all about one of her favorite fish, the freshwater angelfish! Join us on Friday as we discuss their biology, care, and biblically accurate angelfish?!

Something Awful posters in 2025

My first time with #SundayFishSketch! My fish team went to a fundraiser pottery painting night this week, and I painted a couple ceramic tiles in #shark theme! Can't wait to see them glazed. My first attempt at any sort of art in a long time. Thankful I got carpal tunnel surgery finally.

It's still technically International Whale Shark Day where I live! Here's a closeup of a ceramic tile I painted at a pottery painting fundraiser event! Can't wait to see the finished, glazed product soon!

Got to check out an early screening of Thursday Murder Club last night! It was fun! My main comment is #JusticeForBogdan

One of the raid bosses in @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com this season is basically a giant alien silkmoth. I have prepared a document *full* of silkworm facts to share with my raid team before each pull of this boss, whether they like it or not. I'm sure they like it...

Zebrafish:

The year I was born. we basically had no idea why cancers happened and now we understand the underlying force behind it with 100% clarity and the molecular forces behind it with many orders of magnitude more resolution. We were entirely in the dark, and now the room is lit.

Be sure to check out our most recent episode! A new format for us!

Want to learn a bit more about the complexities of freshwater chemistry? Be sure to check out our two part series on freshwater water chemistry, wherever you find your podcasts!

Thank you to our friends at AALSO for reminding us that August is Water Quality Month! We are so thankful to the folks out there working hard every day in water quality, ensuring that our animals in the lab and the aquarium are in a safe and healthy environment!

Our 60th episode is live today! How wild is that?! Join us to reflect on the first ever summer blockbuster movie: Jaws! It's a movie club and you are invited! Find us on your podcasting platform of choice. #Jaws50 #shark

I think my favorite thing (derogatory) about a vast chunk of current AI art is that it’s been so poisoned on Studio Ghibli + Norman Rockwell prompts that it has an instantly identifiable sheen of slightly brown baby shit, an uncanny valley endlessly filling itself with half-formed diarrhea.

I hope whoever runs this account knows they are one of the greatest shitposters of this generation and I can't wait to see what they put their talent to next (and also they should do a Nerd Nite DC talk sometime)

From a writer group post someone sent me: "...the attitude now is so exclusive and unwelcoming for those of us who are either pro-AI or use AI" GOOD JOB, EVERYONE, KEEP MAKING THEM FEEL UNWELCOMED, YOUR SHAME IS WORKING. 🥰

apple's weirdest app has to be their Texas Holdem game that has human fmv actors in costumes and primitive prerendered backgrounds. it also has an awful ui. it feels like some 1997 mad dog mccree type shit but it's still on the app store right now

New episode week! We are launching a new episode format this week: Movie Club! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary film #Jaws, we'll be discussing our thoughts on the prototypical summer blockbuster! You still have time to re-watch before our episode launches this Friday!

HAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE ALL-TIME BANGER THEY'RE TAKING THE HOBBITS TO ISENGARD m.youtube.com/watch?v=2X-A...

Heiko Bleher has passed away. A controversial but undoubtedly important name in the ornamental fish trade. I definitely recommend this book which features him. www.goodreads.com/en/book/show...

Denver Zoo's lion cub cam! Araali is a first time mom, and these are the 4th gen of this family at the zoo. Araali's mom and grandmom are still a part of the zoo pride. A great way to celebrate the kick off of the new DCZA Uganda lion field conservation program! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaOH...

Day 1 :) Class of 2026.