How to Talk about Bestiality on NPR

My exceptionally embarrassing interview with WNYC’s RadioLab has just been beamed around the world. The topic? The mysterious phenomenon of large lobster rescues. Here’s a sample from the conversation:

Robert Krulwich: “Was it its beauty?”

Trevor Corson: “I actually think that lobsters are very attractive.”

Robert Krulwich: “Do you always think that?”

Trevor Corson: “I have always thought a lobster is, ah, how can I say this appropriately for radio? They’re muscular and curvaceous, at the same time.”

Robert Kurlwich: [giggles]

Trevor Corson: “They’re like Popeye arms, those claws! And then there’s that nice curving tail.”

Robert Krulwich: “Do you like have a hunky lobster calendar? ‘Lobsters of 2008’?”

Trevor Corson: “I’m not talking about that on the radio.”

Jad Abumrad: “That’s just weird.”

I go on to wax somewhat more philosophical; the story also includes testimonials from lobster rescuers. Listen.