Biology for Bastards
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Life Update: I'm Still Alive
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Definitely not a normal episode. Filling you all in on where I've been the last forever. Recorded in my car so audio kind of sucks. TW: Talk of depres...
S2: Chapter 10 - All About Sex
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The title says it all. SEX! Join the Patreon party at patreon.com/bioforbastards or visit biologyforbastards.com
S2: Chapter 9 - Species and Speciation
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WHERE DO NEW THINGS COME FROM!?!? Join the party at patreon.com/bioforbastards Visit biologyforbastards.com for more info!
Biology for BISCUITS: FORK Koalas!
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A CENSORED(!) episode where I rant about Koalas. Vote for the show to win People's Choice HERE An uncensored version is available on Patreon.com...
S2: Chapter 8 - Evolution in Space
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Evolutioooon innnn spaaaaaaace!!!! Just kidding, its a geographic space, not outer space. Don't forget to join the party on Patreon at patreon.c...
Patreon Sneak Peek - Dinosaurs
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of the newly formed Patreon page, I present to you the first 5 minutes of the Patreon-exclusive bonus episode on DINOSAURS!! Want to hear the...
S2: Chapter 7 - Genetic Drift
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Genetic drift aka NOT selection. ALSO: a special announcement about our new Patreon page at patreon.com/bioforbastards Don't forget to check out...
Introducing - Biology for Bastards Patreon!
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're launching a Biology for Bastards Patreon page to try to make the show bigger and better! Considering becoming a patron at patreon.com/biof...
S2: Chapter 6 - Phenotypic Evolution
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how Natural selection makes phenotypes evolve? Look no further than this episode!
Remediation: Chapter 56 - Conservation Biology and Global Change
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Humans suck. That's it, that's the description
S2: Chapter 5 - The Genetical Theory of Natural Selection
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How does natural selection affect the genetics of a population? Listen to find out! Find detailed show notes at biologyforbastards.com
Remediation: Chapter 55 - Ecosystems
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tying together all the ecology to this point, this episode we discuss ecosystems
S2: Chapter 4 - Mutation and Variation
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How the F*** does all the variation in the world come about? For detailed show notes (PowerPoints), visit biologyforbastards.com
Remediation: Chapter 54 - Community Ecology
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's bigger than a population but not quite an ecosystem? That's right, a community
S2: Chapter 3 - Natural Selection and Adaptation
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another introductory chapter, this one all about what the f*** natural selection actually is
Remediation: Chapter 53 - Population Ecology
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The ecology of populations, what more do you want?
S2: Chapter 2 - The Tree of Life
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Tree of Motha' Fuckin' Life! How everything is connected and how we show that shit!
Remediation: Chapter 52 - Introduction to Ecology
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jumping ahead, we start going over the super straightforward s*** that is ecology
S2: Chapter 1 - Evolutionary Biology
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of season 2!!! Basic introduction to evolutionary biology. For detailed notes, visit biologyforbastards.com
Bonus: Coronavirus and COVID-19
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All about the global pandemic that is COVID-19 A special thank you to my research assistant Keeley for conducting research for this episode. So...
Remediation: Chapter 26 - Phylogeny and the Tree of Life
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All about classification and "the tree of motha f***in life!"
Remediation: Chapter 25 - The History of Life on Earth
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reviewing Life in all its various aspects that have existed over 4 billion years
Bonus: The Silver Screen Podcast - Contagion
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A very special crossover episode where I go on my friends' show (The Silver Screen Podcast) and we review the movie Contagion and discuss all things c...
Remediation: Chapter 24 - The Origin of Species
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Throwback to talking about speciation, not the 1859 book
Remediation: Chapter 23 - The Evolution of Populations
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another long one that happens to be one of my favorites
Remediation: Chapter 22 - Descent with Modification
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A replay of one of the longest episodes of the season where I get to finally rant about evolution
BONUS: Episode 1 of The Origin of Species for Bastards
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A sneak peak of my new show "The Origin of Species for Bastards"
Remediation: Chapter 21 - Genomes and Their Evolution
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Throwback to another short episode all about genomes
Remediation: Chapter 20 - Biotechnology
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember this one? I don't... perhaps its good we're going back to it then.
Remediation: Chapter 19 - Viruses
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's review is all about the scary shits known as Viruses
BONUS: Chapter 40 - Animal Form and Function
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A very special BY REQUEST episode for a listener in Ohio. Hopefully this helps
Chapter 56 - Conservation Biology and Global Change
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how humans are ruining everything and really finish season 1 on a happy note
Remediation: Chapter 18 - The Regulation of Gene Expression
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I don't even remember recording this original episode but let's review how we regulate genes, shall we?
Chapter 55 - Ecosystems
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our penultimate episode of Season 1, we talk the (sarcasm/) SUPER complex (/sarcasm) ideas of energy flow and chemical cycling within ecosystems
Remediation: Chapter 17 - From Gene To Protein
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Transcription! Translation! Mutations! Review!
Chapter 54 - Community Ecology
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week is all about interactions happening at the community level, as the name implies
Remediation: Chapter 16 - Molecular Basis of Inheritance
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reviewing everything DNA-related For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Chapter 53 - Population Ecology
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Population growth, survivorship curves, and a rant about life expectancy Detailed notes (PowerPoints) available at www.biologyforbastards.com
Remediation: Chapter 15 - Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we get to review Non-Mendelian genetics For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Chapter 52 - An Introduction to Ecology
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What else is there to say? Its an introduction to interactions... For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Remediation: Chapter 14 - Mendel and the Gene
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Relearning about everyone's favorite Austrian Monk, Gregor Mendel For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Chapter 26 - Phylogeny and the Tree of Life
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A short one about all the categories we put life into. For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Remediation: Chapter 13 - Meiosis
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we review everyone's favorite part of sex: Meiosis For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Chapter 25 - The History of Life on Earth
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
3.8 billion years covered in just about 20 minutes. Because I'm awesome like that For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Remediation: Chapter 12 - The Cell Cycle
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Reviewing the cell cycle, interphase, mitosis, all that fun shit For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Chapter 24 - The Origin of Species
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not THAT The Origin of Species but the other one, the one that includes Ps not fitting into Vs. For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForB...
Remediation: Chapter 11 - Cell Communication
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode on cell communication is still the most chaotic one to date. But have fun listening through it again For detailed notes (PowerPoints) vis...
Chapter 23 - The Evolution of Populations
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More evolution!! This time, we're talking about microevolution and changes in populations. For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastar...
Remediation: Chapter 10 - Photosynthesis
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Plants are either witches or unicorns for being able to photosynthesize. You be the judge For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastard...
Chapter 22 - Descent with Modification
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FINALLY we get to evolution, aka the best shit ever! All about the people who led up to Darwin and then some basic evidence supporting evolution For d...
Remediation: Chapter 9 - Respiration
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Forget how alcohol is born? This week we go back and learn all about energy processing For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.c...
Chapter 21 - Genomes and Their Evolution
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Super short episode about how genomes evolve. Obviously. For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Remediation: Chapter 8 An Introduction to Metabolism
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Reviewing energy and enzymes this week, everybody's favorite shit. For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Chapter 20 - Biotechnology
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Another quick one this week as we discuss various ways biotechnology benefits our lives For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards....
Remediation: Chapter 7 - Cell Membranes
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Throwback to when we talked about how cell membranes work For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Chapter 19 - Viruses
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our shortest actual episode is also about the smallest shit we've talked about: Viruses For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards....
Remediation: Chapter 6 - A Tour of the Cell
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Reviewing ALL the cell parts and everything they do For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Chapter 18 - Regulation of Gene Expression
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How the fuck do you control all those damn genes? With very special guests: my dogs, barking constantly throughout the episode For detailed note...
Remediation: Chapter 5 - The Biology of Large Molecules
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We go back and re-listen to episode 5 all about macromolecules For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Chapter 17 - From Gene To Protein
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mother F****** transcription and translation! MUTATIONS!!!!! For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Remediation - Chapter 4: Carbon
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we review carbon and all its magic For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Chapter 16 - Molecular Basis of Inheritance
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DNA! DNA! DEAD MICE! DNA! Also, other shit, like replication. For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Remediation - Chapter 3: Water
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's remediation, we go back and learn about all the wonderful witchcraft of water For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBas...
Chapter 15 - Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Flies and mutations and sex-linked genes, oh my! Different ways things get inherited that AREN'T like Mendel said For detailed notes (PowerPoints) vi...
Remediation - Chapter 2
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Throwback to Chapter 2 where we talk about chemistry! For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
BONUS: About The Host!
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of International Podcast Day, an episode all about your host! Ever wonder how you become a teacher who ends up hosting a swear word-filled po...
Chapter 14 - Mendel and the Gene
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FINALLY time to start talking interesting stuff. This week is everyone's second favorite Austrian and his ideas. Also, coffee. For detailed no...
Remediation - Chapter 1
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Replay of Chapter 1: An Introduction to Biology For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Chapter 13 - Meiosis
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lets (kind of) talk about sex! Meiosis: Its like Mitosis's slutty cousin. Also, the host was drinking when he made this episode so it may be extra fun...
Chapter 12 - The Cell Cycle
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What did one cell say to the other when it the first cell stepped on the second one's foot? MY TOE SIS!!!! ....We're talking cell cycle and mitosis th...
Chapter 11- Cell Communication
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING: This episode is a mess, but we're going with it All about how cells communicate, which is a hard thing to communicate via the podcast medium....
Bonus: ALIENS! aka The Drake Equation
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you going to raid Area 51? Do you like aliens? Then this special bonus episode is for you!
Chapter 10 - Photosynthesis
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The witchcraft that plants do where they eat rainbows and poop candy...aka photosynthesis For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastar...
Chapter 9 - Respiration
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whoa buddy, getting energy and shit from food in the presence of oxygen. Also, alcohol. For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBas...
Chapter 8: An Introduction to Metabolism
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All about energy and enzymes and shit. For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Chapter 7: Cell Membranes
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All about cell membranes and how they keep the good shit in and the bad shit out. For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards....
BONUS: Opossums!
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For reaching 200 downloads, a bonus episode all about the best fucking marsupial there is, the Virginia Opossum
Chapter 6: A Tour of the Cell
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
MICROSCOPES!!!! CELL PARTS!!!! THE MITOCHONDRIA IS THE POWERHOUSE OF THE CELL!!! For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Chapter 5: The Biology of Large Molecules
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss carbs, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, along with how to form polymers For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyFor...
Chapter 4 - Carbon
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The awesomeness of carbon - bonds, isomers, and functional groups For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Chapter 3 - Water
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All about water and magic powers it has over life For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Chapter 2 - The Chemical Context of Life
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chemistry - Atoms, elements, compounds, bonds, all that fun shit. For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.BiologyForBastards.com
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Biology
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Covers everything from characteristics of life, what is science, and why the scientific method is a joke. For detailed notes (PowerPoints) visit www.B...
Coming Soon - Biology For Bastards
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Coming Soon Biology for Bastards is a podcast based on the not-yet famous blog by the same name that teaches biological concepts using all the words y...
Biology for Bastards (Trailer)
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas