S2B1: Interview with Anna Phillips

After hearing about Dr. Phillips’s journey into leech research (1:31), the guys learn more about her leech experiences in the field (8:52), life lessons gleaned from leeches (16:06), and her favorite leeches (22:50). From there, they turn toward the movies, learning about Dr. Phillips’s leechiest films (27:49) and sharing a bit about the pod’s origin story (37:06). They close with some “spoilers” from Dr. Phillips’s upcoming research (42:50) and some shout-outs to sea trench leeches with “tentacles” on their faces (45:44).

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Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com

Public email contact: [e-mail]

Social Media:

• @leechpodcast on Twitter
• theleechpodcast on IG

Anna’s Leechiest Films:

• The African Queen
• Frogs
• In Her Shoes
• The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

External Links:

• Research Experiences for Undergraduates [link]
• Anna J. Phillips, et al., “Leeches in the extreme: Morphological, physiological, and behavioral adaptations to inhospitable habitats” [link]
• Anna J. Phillips, “What Five Hollywood Horror Sensations Have in Common With Real Parasites” [link]

Credits:

• Hosted by Evan Cate, Banks Clark, and Aaron Jones
• Editing by Evan Cate
• Graphic design by Banks Clark
• Original music by Justin Klump of Podcast Sound and Music
• Equipment help from Topher Thomas