True Powered Flight has only come about 4 times in evolution. Are our favorite flying times taking off or better off flightless?Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast@gmail.comIntro and Ou…

With enough lore and biology knowledge, we can take apart a classic movie monster and see what animals we have on Earth that share some of this alien's most horrifying adaptations. Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38…

With Palworld in some legal hot water, its time for the original "Pokémon with guns" to make a comeback. Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast@gmail.comIntro and Outro is “I’m Not Going t…

No irl bug has gone quite as far as beetles, so let's shout out some of our favorites, and Ledian too I guess....Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast@gmail.com…

Wild speculation can lead to some fun region building. With the next two World Tournaments being in California, what would a region in the Golden State be like? Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesof…

With the new movie out and its reception being a tad......terrible, we decided to have our own badass time and talk about what we love about this franchise and maybe teach some animal biology along the way! Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook…

Cats in our world are some of the top predators and companions for people around the world. How do their Pokémon counterparts compare to their purrrr-fect adaptations? Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: sp…

Sometimes you just have to go back and appreciate the classics. RuneScape has been working hard for decades and we think they are overdue for some credit on their work.Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: sp…

America's birthday is just around the corner, so why not make up our own plans to see which regions of this giant country would make an awesome edition to the franchise!Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: s…

What kind of world do we live in where the real, everyday plants we have are more intense than the fake plants that kill zombies? Thorns, chemical warfare, and ballistic seeds are just some of the amazing adaptations the plants have put together.Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube…

From feral packs roaming the snow, to our best buds! How did we get to have dogs in our lives and which ones are our personal best in show?Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast@gmail.comI…

Radioactive bugs, giant sloths, and a pyramid in Tennessee! The wasteland is as great a place to learn as it is to loot! Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast@gmail.comIntro and Outro is …

Crustaceans make up a larger portion of Pokémon than you might expect and we are here to explore just how close these monsters get to the real deal.Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast@g…

Why is it that Digimon fell off and Pokémon took off? These designs slap and Lucas is here to make sure everyone knows it! #gaming #digimon #podcast Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast@…

Kaiju movies are doing it big this year, so let's see how that influence has effected the Pokémon games!Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast@gmail.comIntro and Outro is “I’m Not Going to…

The best way to destroy filthy, freedom-hating bugs is to learn how they work. What better way to do that than to learn from the bugs we have on our own glorious Super Earth! Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEm…

A new Legends game is taking us back to Kalos in 2025, so what better time to speculate and discuss the many times the city of Paris has had to put itself back together into the city we know today!Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJFacebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesofli…

The guys discuss the beautiful and usually terrifying world of Subnautica, with screaming jellies, exploding fish, and the question of whether the game should have an even harder mode added.Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl…

Ice Types come in many a frozen shape and size. From caterpillars, to blocks of ice, and even Charlie Chaplin for some reason we cover how real world animals beat the cold enough to inspire some of our favorite chilly critters.Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.c…

What happens when Nintendo makes a kid friendly shooter? Turns out it gets rather dark and oddly scientific!Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast@gmail.comIntro and Outro is “I’m Not Goin…

We are back from vacation to talk about some of the greatest bears in gaming, from the woods of Red Dead, to the area of the King of Iron First Tournament! #gaming #bears #tekken #reddeadredemption #pokemon #eldenring #podcast Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.c…

A new DLC means not only new monster, but a whole new area to explore. How does this massive floating school compare to our own attempts to live at sea and why is an apple the best Pokémon added to the game?#pokemon #podcast #pokemondlc #indigodisk Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYout…

Why does no one bring up how many deer are in Pokémon? We couldn't even get to all them in this episode, but hey.....we tried and that's what counts!Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast@…

In Detective Pikachu, we get a chance to see Pokémon outside of battle and competition and that has us thinking about what other jobs these creatures could have in the world they live in.Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.co…

We head back to the savanna to finish what we started. African grasslands have developed some of the most well known and dangerous predators, so of course they would have Pokémon counterparts.Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyu…

FromSoftware has been putting out the highest quality suffering in gaming for over a decade. Where did they find the inspiration from some of their most rage inducing creatures? #eldenring #gaming #podcast Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook:…

With Logan the bee expert joining us, we start October with creepy crawlies found in Hollow Knight, seeing how close they compare to the real crittersFollow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast…

We welcome in the new DLC, which comes with a love letter to rural Japan and some excellent new legendary delinquents.Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast@gmail.comIntro and Outro is “I’…

We take our first look at the animals living in the African grasslands, how they compare to their Pokémon counterparts, and other creatures they can add from this ancient ecosystem.Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38…

All gamers know that a fishing mini-game is required for any 10/10 game! What can these games teach us about the history and science of reeling in the perfect catch?Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: sprit…

Throwing fists until until the other person goes down. You'd think that is all there is to a fighting type, but just like real life there is so much more to them than that. #pokemon #podcast #nintendo Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: http…

We asked Will to come back and tell us what is going on with the strange evolutionary turn that the animals have taken in our dive into Pikmin zoology#pikmin #nintendo #podcast Will's podcast: commondescentpodcast.com/Follow and Share!Twitter: twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJFacebook: tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifep…

There is nothing "final" about this franchise. Going on over 20 years, the games this series produces are diverse, but have some interesting connections to our world.Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spri…

We crack open a history book to learn about some of the most famous treasure hunting games and the organic origins of the Ruinous gifts of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spr…

A volcano researcher stops by and gives us the details on Legend of Zelda's most infamous volcano. How did it form, is it realistic, and can Lucas eat the rock bacon?Follow and Share!Ed's Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Volcano_Guy?s=20Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6…

There are plenty of poison types, each from very toxic origins. Are there some monsters that should have the poison type added on?Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast@gmail.comIntro and …

The guys take a look at the a world ravaged by evil for over a century and discuss whether Ganon is a monster, or a misunderstood environmentalist Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast@gm…

Turtles make up a surprisingly large number of Pokémon, each one representing a different species of some of the least hated animals on Earth.Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast@gmail.c…

Super Mario has changed the landscape of popular culture for decades, but does the actual ecosystem of the Mushroom Kingdom hold anything that can be learned from seeing its strange, temperamental organisms?Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook…

Will from The Common Descent Podcast joins the team for a day to go over the paradox Pokémon, where they could have come from, what could have caused their incredibly savage nature.Will's podcast: https://commondescentpodcast.com/Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyur…

Platforming games weren't always indie games, and Chris takes us on a trip back in time to remember the various creatures and moments found in the Banjo-Kazooie franchiseFollow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: …

The guys go over the shiny Pokémon they love, hate, and love to hate. How do real world animals cope when they are born with different colorations and how are their chances of survival changed?Follow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tiny…

No views Feb 20, 2023Lucas shares one of his favorite franchises and what makes it one of the best games to learn about ecosystem management and calorie counting!Follow and Share!Twitter: twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvkFacebook: tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast@gmail.comIntro and O…

Wrapping up our tour of the new Pokémon region is its history. Multiple invasions, bull fighting, and a surprising number of literal white elephant gifts are just a few things in store in our Pokémon Scarlet and Violet wrap up!Follow and Share!Twitter: twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvkFacebook: tin…

Paldea is packed full of not just wildlife, but references to cultural practices, foods, and dances from different Latin cultures too!Follow and Share!Twitter: twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvkFacebook: tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: spritesoflifepodcast@gmail.comIntro and Outro is “I’m Not Going to Lo…

A new Pokemon game means new wild animals to learn about and enjoy. What can the wild monsters of Scarlet and Violet teach us about the amazing animals in our own worldFollow and Share!Twitter: https://twitter.com/spritesoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/wAAJrw9PGJYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2hd6nfvk Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mr38ucbuEmail: sp…