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Talkin' Wild with Dan

by Dan Schiffmacher

Dan can talk to animals. Each week, he'll sit down with a different animal and ask them questions that are on everybody's mind.

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  1. Toni the Tiger

    Toni is a tiger trying to get away from the shadow of a famous cereal icon. He has made a name for himself in a more adult part of the internet, though. Toni: Mike Paolozza Chet: Sam Beaver Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  2. Pamela, Corgi to the Queen

    Pamela is our biggest guest to date. She's the Queen's personal Corgi, and joins the podcast from her home in Buckingham Palace. She let's Dan and Chet know about Royal Secrets, her family lineage, and previous monarchs Pamela: Emma Stuart Chet: Sam Beaver Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  3. Chuck the Bear

    Chuck is a low key Bear from Chicago who has opinions about the 2015 film The Revenant. Chuck: Scott Goldstein Chet: Sam Beaver Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  4. Iggy the Iguana

    Iggy is a chill Iguana who likes to play the odds. He talks about his name and also the Iguana Casino community. Iggy: Jay Sukow Chet: Sam Beaver Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  5. Pancakes the Opossum

    Initially recorded in the summer, this episode brings on a local Maine Opposum. He talks about what its like living the woods, and how he got his name. Pancakes: Adam Schiffmacher Chet: Sam Beaver Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  6. Samantha the Fox

    Samantha is a local celebrity to Montreal, Quebec. She made headlines when she visited, and has an affinity for costco. Samantha: Samantha Kris Chet: Sam Beavers Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  7. Squiddy the Carribean Reef Squid

    Squiddy is a Carribean Reef Squid who gives us all the details of what it's like in the deep sea. He's also into board games. Cliff: Rich Calimucci Squiddy: Rudy Mendoza Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  8. Cliff the Manatee

    Cliff is a friendly Manatee, who has a lot to say about a lot of things. He was just a delight to talk to. Cliff: Rich Calimucci Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  9. Girard the Great White Shark

    Girard Willoughby is a Great White Shark who is actually pretty chill. He talks to us about his religious connections in Utah and how he inspired the movie Titanic. Girard: Frankie Weschler Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  10. Harriet the Harbor Seal

    Harriet is an adorable Seal from South Africa who talks to us about Shark Week, their relationships, and Climate Change. Harriet: Holly Lambert Girard: Frankie Weschler Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  11. 2020: A Louse-y Retrospective

    It's been a while since we've recorded an episode, but doesn't mean i've stopped talking to animals. My close friend Chet the Louse joins me to recap the past year and talk about the future of the podcast. Chet: Sam Beaver Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  12. Oswin the Rat

    Oswin is a rat from the streets of wrigleyville. I do detect a slight accent, though. Oswin: Devin Sanclemente Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  13. Rosa the Dalmation

    Somebody please adopt this adorable Dalmation! Rosa: Maria Konopken Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  14. 100 - Talent Agents

    To celebrate TW100, I decided to bring together all the talent agents that were mentioned over the past 100 episodes, and finally get their take on what the industry is like for them. Nick Blakos: Liz Anderson Sniffers: Di Billick Bill Cinton: Cameron Davis Chet/Trish: Sam Beaver Essex: Mike…

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  15. 99 - Kapito the Frog

    Kapito is a frog i met in Wrigleyville that may have had one too many Bourbon and Milk Drinks Kapito: Cesar Jaime Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  16. 98 - Belinda the Pigeon

    Belinda is a Chicago Pigeon with body image issues. We probably didn't help anything. Belinda: Vickie Eisenstein Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  17. 97 - Anastasia the Snow Leopard

    Anastasia is a dedicated Snow Leopard who traveled halfway around the world to tell us the true meaning of the term "avalanche" Essex: Mike Gospel Anastasia: Lexi Alioto Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  18. 96 - Hal the Horned Owl

    Hal sits above the city everyday, observing. He's the owl the city needs. Hal: David Audino Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  19. 95 - Norman the Service Dog

    Norman is an Emotional Service Dog, that may need some emotional support himself. Norman: Jon Colby Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  20. 94 - Holly the Hippo

    Never get on the wrong side of a Hippo. Luckily, I didn't! Holly: Jamie Lee Cortese Essex Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  21. 93 - Boomer the Police Dog

    Boomer starts 2018 off with a bang as he tells us what it was like to be on the Chicago Police Force. Boomer: Adam Pennington Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  22. 92- Year in Review 2017

    Essex and I decide to have another easy episode and talk about the years transgressions. Chet: Sam Beaver Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  23. 91 - Chet the Head Louse

    Little did I know, Chet has been living with me for the past 17 years. For a Louse, he's not a bad guy. Chet: Sam Beaver Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  24. 90 - Yellow the Praying Mantis

    Yellow returns to the show to talk about his day to day life, and "the time before the wind" as Essex tries to #normalizefruitcake Yellow: Joe Pisanzio Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  25. 89 - Chris the Mongoose

    Chris the Mongoose returns to meet Essex and let dan know how life has been for him on the streets of Chicago. Chris: Michael Brunleib Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  26. 88 - Q & A 3 w/ Essex the English Carrier Pigeon

    Essex and I sit back, have a beer, and take questions from facebook in our 3rd Q&A! Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  27. 87 - Gobbles the Turkey

    I'm thankful for this interview with soon to be pardoned Turkey, Gobbles. Essex and I try to keep the conversation away from what's cooking in the kitchen... Gobbles: Claudia Lao Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  28. 86 - Tilly the Sea Lion

    Tilly is an Australian Sea Lion, in Chicago to blog. She informs us in detail about the Sea Lion Harem.

  29. 85 - Tag the Lab Rat

    Tag tells us what it's like being a free rat, and bonds with Essex over a shared love of Carmel Corn. Essex: Mike Gospel Tag: Aaron Matthews Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  30. 84 - Meeps the Parakeet

    For Essex's first ep back as co-host, I decided to bring on another Bird. Meeps talks about the tests and trials she must endure with her scientist owner, and reconnects with her roomate, Tag. Essex: Mike Gospel Meeps: Elizabeth Kordeluk Tag: Aaron Matthews

  31. 83 - A New Essex

    Essex finds his way back into the apartment as I'm recording my voiceover reel. Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  32. 82 - Live from Podslam 2017 w/ Mable & Suze

    I catch up with Mable the Mouse and Suze the Maned Wolf in front of a Live Audience at iO Chicago. This episode was recorded Live as part of the Podslam 2017. Suze: Layne Dixon Mable: Dana Anderson

  33. 81 - Marla the Black Widow Spider

    After almost 15 episodes of Izzy casually mentioning her, I decided to ask Marla the Black Widow Spider on and get down to root of their relationship. Marla: Charly Williams Izzy: Sam Bowers

  34. 80 - Q&A #2

    Izzy and I take your questions, this time sourced from facebook! Izzy: Sam Bowers Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  35. 79 - Greg the Catfish Returns

    Greg returns to promote his new book, and it's evident that there's still some tension between us. Izzy: Sam Bowers Greg: Jimmy Carrane Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  36. 78 - Lil Frisbee the Kangaroo

    Lil Frisbee returns to talk more about his life, as Izzy gets a deep dive into his stomach to get a look at his gallbladder. Izzy: Sam Bowers Lil Frisbee: Matthew Beard Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

  37. 77 - Ernie the Tough Shark

    Don't call him a Bull Shark. Ernie swims by the podcast to talk about Shark Culture, is reunited with a friend from his past. Izzy: Sam Bowers Ernie: Blair Britt Lil Frisbee: Matthew Beard

  38. 76 - Jumanji the Monkey

    Jumanji returns for a mini episode to talk more about his band and new album, and we all learn about Izzy's new business venture. Izzy: Sam Bowers Jumanji: Dillon Cassidy

  39. 75 - Fernanda the Harpy Eagle

    Fernanda has been through a lot to get where she is today. She joins me and Izzy on the show to talk about her hate for monkeys, and surviving in the Jungle. Izzy: Sam Bowers Fernanda: Ashley Victoria Jumanji: Dillon Cassidy

  40. 74 - Paul Müller the German Scientist

    Paul Müller (from ep12) returns to talk about his longevity secrets, and accidentally reveals a truth about Izzy's past. Izzy: Sam Bowers Paul: Pete Byrne

  41. 73 - Remy the Ram

    I didn't know it when I booked him, but Remy was the popular singer from the band, Rammerhead. Izzy and I talk to him about his past, and where he plans on taking his future as a performer. Izzy: Sam Bowers Remy: Griffin Griggs

  42. 72 - Q&A #1

    Izzy and I sit down and answer all the questions from our listeners, no matter how weird. Submit Questions to [email protected]! Izzy: Sam Bowers

  43. 71 - Fester the Rooster

    Fester's a city rooster who seems like he has some hidden secrets. Izzy: Sam Bowers Fester: Ian Geatz

  44. 70 - Steven the Honey Badger

    Steven returns to talk more about the Badger Tribune, and his new best friend, Izzy. Izzy: Sam Bowers Steven: Tommy Butaccio

  45. 69 - Sean the Puff Adder

    Sean's in town from Morocco to eat a world famous Chicago Hot Dog. He's young, innocent, and just wants to give you a hug with his mouth. Izzy: Sam Bowers Sean: Sal Winston Steven: Tommy Butaccio

  46. 68 - Kurt the Graphic Designer

    Kurt Returns to talk about SeeSo, and is polite enough to hear out Izzy's many pitches for new TV Shows. Izzy: Sam Bowers Kurt: Stephen James Hanthorne

  47. 67 - Izzy Returns

    What initially started as a fireside Chat ends with me catching up with an old friend, and potentially gaining a new co-host. Essex: Mike Gospel Izzy: Sam Bowers

  48. 66 - Cocoa the Chihuahua

    Cocoa joins me again to talk more about his aspirations to be "Best in Show", and be the best dog he can be. Cocoa: Daniel Ennion Essex: Mike Gospel

  49. 65 - Carter the Hedgehog

    Carter is a cute 4 year old Hedgehog who apparently lives down the street from me. He's turning 5 soon and would love you to come to his party! Carter: Allie Gospel Essex: Mike Gospel

  50. 64 - Dave the Bear

    Dave returns for this mini episode to discuss how he copes with the pain of missing his loved one. If you see him on the corner of Foster and Sheridan in Chicago, I'd recommend crossing the street. Dave: Logan Colclazier Essex: Mike Gospel

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Dan can talk to animals. Each week, he'll sit down with a different animal and ask them questions that are on everybody's mind.

HOSTED BY

Dan Schiffmacher

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