Episode 126 - Chuck Testa

Episode 126 of the Love Is The Author podcast, hosted by Jaymee Carpenter, titled "Episode 126 - Chuck Testa" was published on November 9, 2025 and runs 78 minutes.

November 9, 2025 ·78m · Love Is The Author

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Summary

Chuck Testa is owner/operator of Ojai Valley Taxidermy and easily the most recognizable taxidermist in the world, due largely to his viral internet commercial created by YouTubers Rhett and Link for their docu-series Commercial Kings. Besides a healthy exploration of the origins and ethics of taxidermy, Jaymee and Chuck engage in a meaningful conversation about the importance of engaging in open-minded conversation with people you don’t agree with. LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, edited and music by Jaymee Carpenter. Interested in Trauma Counseling/Mentorship with Jaymee?email: [email protected] to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: TOTALLY BLOWN (⁠⁠⁠www.totallyblown.us⁠⁠⁠)RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) YERBA MADRE (www.guayaki.com)THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastFAN CONTACT: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @ojai_valley_taxidermy / @unconventionalgardener

Episode Description

Chuck Testa is owner/operator of Ojai Valley Taxidermy and easily the most recognizable taxidermist in the world, due largely to his viral internet commercial created by YouTubers Rhett and Link for their docu-series Commercial Kings. Besides a healthy exploration of the origins and ethics of taxidermy, Jaymee and Chuck engage in a meaningful conversation about the importance of engaging in open-minded conversation with people you don’t agree with.

LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, edited and music by Jaymee Carpenter.

Interested in Trauma Counseling/Mentorship with Jaymee?

email: [email protected] to set up a free consultation,

or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship

SPONSORS:

TOTALLY BLOWN (⁠⁠⁠www.totallyblown.us⁠⁠⁠)

RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)

INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com)

YERBA MADRE (www.guayaki.com)

THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT:

www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcast

FAN CONTACT: [email protected]

ON INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @ojai_valley_taxidermy / @unconventionalgardener

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