Jann Vendetti

Crazy dongs! Gardening tips! Snail-based beauty products! Weather the LA heatwave and slug along with Dr. Jann Vendetti of the Natural History Museum of LA County as she gossips with Alie about some sensual slug lovemaking, Gold Rush lore, urban snails, beer bingeing and why you should stop and high five (high one?) a gastropod for evolving into such an interesting critter. Also: should you adopt a rabbit-sized pet snail?Watch Dr. Vendetti on the The Curiosity ShowS.L.I.M.E project at the NHM.org"The Snail Song" ending lullaby by Maple Leaf LearningMore episode sources & linksBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter and InstagramSound editing by Steven Ray MorrisTheme song by Nick Thorburn

Join Dr. Jann Vendetti, a curator at the Natural History Museum of LA County, as she dives into the slippery world of snails and slugs! Discover the surprising beauty benefits of snail slime, the unique evolution from marine to land life, and culinary delights like escargot. Jann shares insights on community science projects that enhance biodiversity and takes on rapid-fire questions about these fascinating gastropods. Plus, ever thought about adopting a rabbit-sized pet snail? Get ready for some charmingly slimy vibes!