# WeWow on the Weekend Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/wewow-5485939/wewow-on-the-weekend-7 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/wewow-5485939/wewow-on-the-weekend-7.md Podcast: [WeWow](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wewow-5485939) Published: 2026-04-18T07:01:00+00:00 Episode link: https://rss.art19.com/episodes/62966737-bc06-4130-b36a-868c32b8001f.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0 Audio file: https://rss.art19.com/episodes/62966737-bc06-4130-b36a-868c32b8001f.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0 Processing state: processed JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wewow-5485939/episodes/wewow-on-the-weekend-7 Duration seconds: 1780 ## Resource Hosts Dennis and Reggie explore the science of fear, ranging from jellyfish biology to the predatory dynamics of the ocean. The episode features a deep dive into how orcas influence great white shark migration patterns. ## Highlights - Main idea: Fear in the animal kingdom can drive significant changes in migratory behavior - Scientific insight: Great white sharks actively avoid habitats where orcas have been sighted - Biological fact: The word 'phobia' originates from the Greek word 'phobos', meaning fear - Practical takeaway: Facing fears, much like the featured shark, can lead to ecological breakthroughs - Failure mode: Relying on instinctual avoidance can lead to long-term loss of hunting grounds ## Topics Marine Biology, Animal Behavior, Great White Sharks, Orcas, Ecology, Phobias, Deep Sea Creatures ## Chapters - 1:00 — Dreaming and Discoveries: Dennis and Reggie discuss recent dreams and dive into a listener's question about the mystery of 'old' geographic locations. - 3:10 — Jellyfish and Flow: A lighthearted look at jellyfish biology and why they navigate effectively without brains. - 7:40 — The Science of Fear: An exploration of how predators like orcas impact the movement of great white sharks in California waters. - 10:00 — The Anglerfish's Light: A look at Hilton the Anglerfish and how bioluminescence helps overcome the fear of the deep sea's darkness. - 23:10 — Facing the Apex Predator: A dramatic segment attempting to help a great white shark confront its fear of orcas. - 27:30 — Food Chains and Final Thoughts: Reflections on complex marine ecosystems and a wrap-up of the weekend's adventures. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wewow-5485939/episodes/wewow-on-the-weekend-7/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/wewow-5485939/wewow-on-the-weekend-7.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.