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Every book Diane K. Boyd recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Diane K. Boyd has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of October 15, 2024.
  • Diane K. Boyd has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of October 15, 2024.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of October 15, 2024.
  • The 2 books Diane K. Boyd has mentioned in the most episodes, as of October 15, 2024: A World on the Wing and How to Tame a Fox.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Diane K. Boyd aired on October 15, 2024.

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Guest on The Joe Rogan Experience · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Diane K. Boyd appeared as a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience in October 2024 to discuss her insights and experiences on the podcast episode #2213. During the conversation, Boyd shared recommendations for books that explored the wonders of the natural world, animal behavior, and scientific discovery for general audiences. She recommended A World on the Wing by Scott Weidensaul, describing it as a fascinating book about the global phenomenon of bird migration. Boyd noted that the text was written in an accessible way so that anyone who enjoyed nature and science could easily enjoy it without needing a scientific background. Additionally, she discussed How to Tame a Fox and Create a Dog by Lee Alan Dugatkin and Lyudmila Trut, which she highlighted as one of the most interesting books she had ever read regarding the scientific domestication of foxes in Russia. Through these recommendations, Boyd demonstrated a strong enthusiasm for literature that bridges complex scientific research with engaging storytelling, making niche ecological and evolutionary topics approachable and captivating for listeners looking to expand their understanding of the natural world.

Books recommended by Diane K. Boyd

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  1. A World on the Wing

    Scott Weidensaul · Recommended · 1 episode

    A World on the Wing is a captivating exploration of avian biology and the global phenomenon of bird migration, written for a general audience.

    Recommended
    “So have you ever heard of the book called World on the Wing by Paul I think last name is Weeden How something it's about the world of migration it it is mind B if you like to read nature stuff and science it's it's written so anybody can enjoy You don't have to be a scientist But it's fascinating”
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  2. How to Tame a Fox

    Lee Alan Dugatkin; Lyudmila Trut · Recommended · 1 episode

    How to Tame a Fox and Create a Dog by Lee Alan Dugatkin and Lyudmila Trut is a fascinating scientific account of the Soviet-era farm-fox experiment, which successfully domesticated silver foxes over decades through selective breeding.

    Recommended
    “book title is how to tame a fox and create a dog One of the most interesting books I've ever read”
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Books Diane K. Boyd wrote

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#2213 - Diane K. BoydThe Joe Rogan Experience2024-10-152
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged Woman among Wolves
“So no in my book I've got a chapter called slaying the superwolf and so people call these wolves superwolves cuz they say that they're”
Plugged Woman among Wolves
“I have a chapter in my book early in the book where I describe an event that I'm basically been a real private person all my life until this book came out And once I wrote this book I had to bring up stories that are very personal to me”
Plugged Woman among Wolves
“this is my debut book a woman Among Wolves I've not written a book I've published scores of scientific articles but not a book”