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Being in your 20s is all about self discovery, wild experiences, and making mistakes, but how do you manage all that when you’re a student? Join Blythe and Cassie as these two friends navigate life as graduate students. Tune in to hear their shenanigans, sound advice, and elite coffee orders, and to reveal what they don’t tell you after being accepted! Check out our socials @thechatterbugs <3
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Join Blythe and Cassie over Starbucks as they say goodbye to 2023! They talk about their recent night out for NYE and who they kissed, and dive into their academic and personal resolutions! They also discuss why different alcohols affect people differently! Follow us on instagram and tik tok @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterb…
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Happy Holidays! Join Blythe and Cassie for Merry Bugmas part 2! Listen to hear new insect facts from your two favorite entomologists! How many muscles does a caterpillar have? What do humans, ants, and crows have in common? Do you eat before sex? Check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com and our instagam and tik tok @thechatterbugs DM us any que…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a glass of red wine as they discuss their latest conference! They dive into how their talks went, why they flew in a day early, and Blythe teaches us about van der waals forces. Listen to hear about our near abduction, and Cassie's dress?! Follow us on instagram and tik tok @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.t…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of Starbucks as they dive deep into their dating pasts! Listen to hear about Blythe dating twins, Cassie's first boyfriend, and their experience with terrible kissers. Check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com and our instagram and tik tok @thechatterbugs DM us any questions about grad school, subscribe, and tel…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a pumpkin spice latte as they return from their brief hiatus to debunk common grad school myths! They discuss their recent candidacy exams, and Blythe gives two fun facts. Do you have time to socialize in grad school? What's the financial situation really like? Is it worth it? They answer these questions and more! Check …
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Join Blythe and Cassie as they play never have I ever grad school edition! Have you ever messed up dilution math? Spilled chemicals on the floor? Reused gloves? Or questioned your decision to go to grad school? They get into all of these and more! Check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com and our tik tok and instagram @thechatterbugs DM us any q…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a glass of white wine as they break down how to write a manuscript! They discuss their recent publications, manuscript sections, and tips on how to write them. They also talk about freezing Cassie's head, getting married, and the calendar! DM us any questions about grad school, subscribe, and tell your friends! Check out…
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Join Blythe and Cassie as they play would you rather graduate student edition! They discuss sinister chirality, Bloom helping Cassie's digestive health, and Blythe's old boyfriend wearing a thong. Listen to hear if they prefer hot vs cold labs, lab work or field work, and would you rather have a crush on a lab mate or mentor? Check out our website …
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Join Blythe and Cassie as they discuss making friends in grad school and your 20s! They start the episode off with a friendship quiz to see how well they know each other before diving in to ways to make new friends and juggling friends while dating. Listen to hear how well they know each other! Check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com and follo…
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Join Blythe and Cassie as they talk about grant writing! They catch up after Cassie has been gone for 900 days, and Blythe is preparing for her upcoming qualifying exams. They discuss the different types of grants, tips to apply, and if they've ever won one. Hear about soft ticks looking like raisins, and Cassie falling asleep on someone (on a plan…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over iced coffee as they play red flag vs green flag Ph.D. student edition! Listen to learn more about sterile insect technique, shared lab etiquette, and sharing locations. Blythe reveals her BIGGEST pet peeve, and Cassie names a few crimson flags! Follow us on instagram and tik tok @thechatterbugs and check out our website …
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a glass of water as they discuss their last two weeks! Listen to a candid discussion about their research projects, Cassie's hunt for liquor, and why Blythe's experiments have been failing. They talk about their next steps, Dolly Parton, and Bill Clinton's hometown! Follow us on instagram and tik tok @thechatterbugs and …
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Join Blythe and Cassie as they talk about health and wellness! They catch up on being tik tok grandmas, Blythe's new pilates routine, and Cassie's recent vacation. Hear them discuss the important of mid-day strolls, portion control, and their most recent facebook stalking! Follow us on instagram and tik tok @thechatterbugs and check out our website…
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Join Blybear and Cassie and learn about their summer research plans! Hear about Blythe's plans in Miami, Cassie's new relationship, and why summer break is valuable time for graduate students. They hash out their manuscript competition, and debate being too old for tik tok! Follow us on instagram and tik tok @thechatterbugs and check out our websit…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of matcha as they discuss the similarities and differences between humans and insects! Hear about deranged squirrels, spiders in the club, and what would happen if a human molted. Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com DM us any questions about grad school, subscribe…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of matcha as they discuss their approach to spring cleaning! They talk about their plans for spring, what they've done so far, and push to start a new calendar year. Hear about Cassie's gorilla feet, Blythe's decision to cut out coffee, and why ticks make great vectors! Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and ch…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of coffee and matcha as they discuss outreach and communicating science with the public! They talk about the importance and benefits of participating in outreach events! They also delve into the idea of eating insects, Cassie's dating life, and Blythe's pending patent. Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and che…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a glass of water as they delve into their dating lives! They discuss dating in your grad school cohort, labels, and dating apps. Blythe talks about her long-term relationship, and Cassie digs in to her tinder dating history. Hear why love at first sight is BS, and why kissing bugs poop on your face! Follow us on instagra…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a glass of red wine as they get candid about teaching! They discuss their thoughts on cheating, teaching responsibilities, and having favorites. Learn if Cassie is strict or a push-over, and why Blythe used to teach in a blazer! Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com DM us…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of tea as they talk about qualifying exams! They discuss strategies on how to study, why you shouldn't cram, and how to figure out where to start. Cassie also confesses she was born in the wrong time period, and Blythe comes up with the dating app of the future (hint it's about pheromones and smelling armpits!) Fol…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of coffee as they get candid about group projects! Hear why Cassie hates group projects, the importance of communication, and why grammar is key. Blythe plays devils advocate and tells us there are beetle glands in red velvet cake!? Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of coffee as they discuss roommate etiquette! They talk about the roommate honeymoon stage, how to lay out roommate expectations, and Cassie's plans to screen all future roomies! Also hear about their love for Mark Cuban, carnivorous insects, and splitting the bill. Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check …
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of coffee as they get real and raw talking about imposter syndrome! They discuss their struggles with imposter syndrome and ways to combat these negative feelings. They want to remind everyone to be proud of their accomplishments! Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.c…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a glass of water as they discuss the start of the spring semester! Hear about why the spring semester feels less chaotic, Blythe's coronation day, and Cassie's planned teaching style. We also learn that Blythe is on a first name basis with Ralph Waldo Emerson and Cassie is the only person that can rock yellow pants! Foll…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of coffee as they share their opinions on some classic and unusual hot takes! Should pineapple be on pizza? Does water have a taste? Double texting etiquette? Is Nickelback actually good? Hear why Cassie is going to be a scientologist and why Blythe should rock some crocs! Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of coffee as they finally discuss their research! Learn all about Culicoides, Cassie's field work, and Blythe's top secret studies. They also talk about Cassie's rollercoaster week, the break down of dissertation chapters, and why bugs don't bleed out! Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our websit…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of coffee as they share their tips and tricks to manuscript writing! Hear about Cassie's NYE, Blythe's January goal, and how being a scientist means being good at math. They share advice on writing, how to manage references, and air pod etiquette, as well as Blythe's second journey into the field! They also answer …
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a glass of wine as they discuss their recent holiday travels and plans for the new year! Cassie vents about her recent adventures with travel and TSA, and Blythe reveals her favorite type of music. They talk about Cassie's golden birthday, their professional goals, decluttering for 2023, and their joint new years resolut…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of coffee for their holiday special! They discuss cool bug facts, such as how wasps get drunk, why you should never swim again, and grave digging beetles. Listen to hear why bugs hate Blythe, how the flea started the plague, and that lacewings are the trashiest bug! Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check …
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of coffee as they vent about finals! They discuss study tips, winter break plans, and why the theme of the week is stress and poo. Listen to hear how Blythe propositioned someone in Canada and why Cassie would join a cult! Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com DM us…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a glass of red wine as they recap their conference in Vancouver, Canada! They discuss their successful presentations, hectic schedules, and exploring the city! Listen to hear why Blythe owes Cassie $1000 and question if shackets are in. Follow us on instragram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of coffee as they prep for their first international conference! They discuss their presentation plan of attack, networking opportunities, and invitation to an exclusive lunch. Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com DM us any questions about grad school, subscribe, a…
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Welcome! Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of coffee for their first episode as they discuss how they met, their entomology experience, and how they might have leprosy! Follow us on Instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com DM us for questions, subscribe, and tell your friends! Love, Blythe and Cassie…
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Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of coffee as they reminisce the highs and lows of grad school year 1! They discuss their expectations, meeting fellow bug people, and deciding whether to quit or continue. Follow us on Instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com DM us any questions about grad school, subscribe, and te…
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