Beyond Blathers podcast logo: a drawing of a great horned owl.

The podcast where we dive deeper into the insects, fish and fossils you can find in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. (As seen on Polygon!)

You can find all of our episodes online here, and don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game!

About

Olivia and Sofia sitting on a rocky shoreline.

Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, two animal-loving science communicators who also like to play Animal Crossing in their spare time.

Olivia deBourcier sitting on rocks by the ocean wearing a blue sweatshirt.

Olivia deBourcier

Olivia deBourcier is an entomologist, illustrator, and science communicator based out of Edmonton, Alberta. She has a BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences from the University of Alberta where she currently works as an entomological research technician. Her work in environmental education has brought her to facilities including the Edmonton Valley Zoo, Royal Alberta Museum, Muttart Conservatory, and John Janzen Nature Centre. Olivia's love of all wildlife big and small fuels her projects and she's excited to share what she's learned about critters on this podcast.Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Sofia Osborne sitting on rocks by the ocean wearing a yellow sweater and glasses.

Sofia Osborne

Sofia is a freelance writer and MFA creative writing student based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her award-winning environmental journalism has appeared in The Narwhal, The Tyee, Passage, Terra Informa, and The Gateway, where she often writes about her favourite creatures: the ones you can find in the Salish Sea.Follow her on Twitter @sofia_osborne, and check out her website for more information.

Listen

You can find all of our episodes online here, and don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game!

Contact

Have a suggestion or want to reach out? We'd love to hear from you! Find us @beyondblathers on Instagram and Twitter, or email us at beyondblathers (at) gmail.com.