Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim Metzner | Science | Nature | Environment | Technology

Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim Metzner | Science | Nature | Environment | Technology

Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Planet Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.

Episodes

July 17, 2025 2 mins
When it comes to making butter, older methods may be better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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An old English folk tradition thrives on both sides of the Atlantic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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July 11, 2025 2 mins
A bullfrog's croak promises warm nights to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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July 7, 2025 2 mins
What's behind the summer's most famous flying light show? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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July 4, 2025 2 mins
Fireworks, marching bands, and words from some famous Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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July 3, 2025 2 mins
Migrating birds find Central Park an oasis amidst the metropolitan landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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July 1, 2025 2 mins
Correctly identifying bird sounds is like earning a second language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 30, 2025 2 mins
Some tips on finding birds from the famous author/illustrator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 25, 2025 2 mins
A group of women in Botswana offer a lesson in termite cuisine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 20, 2025 2 mins
Silkworm pupae, fried and served with onions, is a popular snack in some parts of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 17, 2025 2 mins
Insects are an important source of protein for many societies around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 14, 2025 2 mins
The Ohaloni Rumsin people proudly practice traditions of generations past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 12, 2025 2 mins
A grandmother's story inspires a young boy to seek knowledge and share wisdom about his Indian heritage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 26, 2025 2 mins
When the Tohono O'odham Native Americans dance to Waila, their traditional social music, the party lasts all night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Tohono O'odham Native Americans of southern Arizona believe that everything in the desert - humans, animals and plants - must be treated with reverence.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 12, 2025 2 mins
Meet the bird with the fastest wings in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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I spent a weeks asking friends, relatives and passers-by whether or not their mother ever sang to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 5, 2025 2 mins
It's mating season for sperm whales in the Indian Ocean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In Japanese culture, the blossoming of the Cherry Tree represents an ancient code of honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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April 24, 2025 2 mins
In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, Holy Week culminates on Easter Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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