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.