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The Wildlife Experience
by Andrew Austin
The goal of this podcast is to have down-to-earth conversations with people interested in wildlife. This may include biologists, naturalists, conservationists, hobbyists, hunters, fishermen, and any other outdoors folks. With any luck, this will lead to meaningful discussions and a greater sense of unity among all the different wildlife and outdoors groups. Follow the Instagram page @the_wildlife_experience and my personal page @thetexasnaturalist for updates. Instagram is also a good way to reach me if you have comments or are interested in coming on to the podcast.
Episodes
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Marka Kiley - Naturalist and Artist
In this episode I interview my friend Marka Kiley. Marka is an artist who recently discovered her interest in herpetology especially as it relates to Amazonia. We discuss her journey and experiences we shared together on a recent trip to the Amazon.
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Loughran Cabe - Underwater Photographer and Naturalist
In this episode I interview Loughran Cabe (@lockcabe on Instagram). Loughran is an underwater photographer from Virginia with a passion for fish diversity. We discuss his interest in media-based conservation, fish diversity of the Appalachians, fisheries management, freshwater eco-tourism, fish...
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Keith Andringa - Birder and Ornithologist
Round 2 with Keith Andringa. We catch up on what he's been up to and explore various topics including his current research and various wildlife and conservation ramblings.
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Joe Richards - Photographer and Wildlife Biologist
In this episode I interview Joe Richards (@josephrichards on Instagram). Joe is an accomplished wildlife photographer and currently a Masters student at Texas Tech University studying turkeys. We talk about his experiences as a wildlife photographer, how he got into the outdoors, advice for...
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Todd Craighead - Mr. Outdoor Oklahoma
In this episode I interview Todd Craighead (@mr.outdoor.oklahoma on Instagram). Todd is an outdoorsman that has had a long and fruitful career in conservation as the host of "Outdoor Oklahoma" for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. We discuss his life growing up with a disability,...
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Kat Hunter - Women Hunt
In this episode I interview Kat Hunter (@shesliketexas.kat on Instagram) at the Hunt Fish Podcast Summit. Kat is a late on-set hunter that recently completed the Women Hunt Program, which is a program for women to learn all the knowledge and skills to be a successful hunter and conservationist.…
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Aidan Branney - Ocelot Biologist
In this episode I interview Aidan Branney (@captainblackburn on Instagram). Aidan is a carnivore ecologist that is currently working with ocelots in Texas. We discuss how he got into wildlife, his experiences working in various places including Australia, ocelots, bobcats, carnivore research, and...
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Turner Rowland - Hunter and Angler
In this episode I interview Turner Rowland (@turnerrrowland1 on Instagram). Turner grew up in the outdoor media world and now works for Waypoint TV, an outdoor streaming network that hosts over 100 hunting and fishing shows. We discuss his experiences growing up in the outdoor industry with his...
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Paul Fuzinski - Aptitude Outdoors
In this episode I interview Paul Fuzinski of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast (@aptitudeoutdoors on Instagram). Paul is an all around passionate outdoorsman and conservationist that uses his platforms to explore a wide range of topics related to wildlife conservation. We discuss a variety of...
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Rosie Moore - Geoscientist and Master Freediver
In this episode I interview Rosie Moore (@rosiekmoore on Instagram). Rosie is a geoscientist with a passion for sharks and freediving. We discuss her interest in sharks, her career as a wildlife researcher, free diving, using social media to educate and connect in the wildlife community, her...
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Lauren Chappell - Aquatic Biologist
In this episode I interview Lauren Chappell (@fish.and.chapps) on Instagram. Lauren is a Master's student at Texas State University studying aquatic biology and passionate conservationist. We discuss her interests in wildlife, aquatic biology, conservation, her experience getting into hunting…
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Kelsey Felio - Waterfowl Hunter and Conservationist
In this episode I interview Kelsey Felio (@kelfeliotexas on Instagram). Kelsey is a passionate hunter and conservationist from southeast Texas that rarely misses a weekend of hunting during duck season. We discuss her interest in hunting, what it's like being a woman in the hunting community, her...
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Amanda and Emily Gale - Gale Force Twins
In this episode I interview Amanda and Emily Gale (@galeforcetwins on Instagram). Amanda and Emily are passionate anglers from south Florida that make a living creating educational fishing content on various social media platforms. We talk about their experiences in the fishing industry, how they...
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Britt Perry - Biologist and Falconer
In this episode I interview Britt Perry (@winged_hunt on Instagram). Britt is a biologist currently working for the National Wild Turkey Federation and passionate falconer. We discuss her career as a biologist, field herping, turkey hunting, the longleaf pine ecosystem, falconry, and related topics.
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Andrew Austin - Updates
I suppose it's a good time to post a solo episode to reflect on the podcast and ramble a little on the mission here. I am thoroughly enjoying hosting this podcast and look forward to improving the experience for you guys. Thanks for listening!
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Sophie Morris - Wildlife Biology Student
In this episode I interview Sophie Morris (@sophiemorris_18 on Instagram). Sophie is a passionate outdoor enthusiast and wildlife biology student at Texas Tech University. We discuss her journey into wildlife biology, ins and outs of studying wildlife biology in college, the importance of…
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Matt Buckingham - Naturalist and Protected Species Biologist
In this episode I interview Matt Buckingham (@naturalistjourney on Instagram). Matt is a passionate naturalist and photographer that is currently working as a protected species biologist in Texas. We discuss his career in natural resources, what it means to be a naturalist, how certain species...
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Lark Heston - Bird Nerd and Ecologist
In this episode I interview Lark Heston (@lark_likethebird on Instagram). Lark is a passionate naturalist and ecologist that is currently working for NEON in Tennessee. We discuss various wildlife and conservation topics including her research experiences in undergrad and grad school, working and...
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Shan O'Gorman - Fisheries Biologist
In this episode I interview Shan O'Gorman (@aquatic_biologist on Instagram). Shan is a fisheries biologist that manages ponds for a living and a passionate fisherman. We discuss various aspects and misconceptions related to pond management, fish biomass and population dynamics, the importance of...
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Saunders Drukker - Herpetology Grad Student and Naturalist
In this episode I interview Saunders Drukker (@saundersdrukker on Instagram). Saunders is a PhD student studying rattlesnakes and an all around passionate naturalist. We cover a range of topics related to field herping, herp conservation, his research on rock rattlesnakes, current conservation...
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Matt McCall - Texas Waterfowl Hunter
In this episode I interview Matt McCall (@real_matt_mccall on Instagram). Matt is a passionate outdoorsman that spends much of his time outdoors chasing ducks in southeast Texas and beyond. We discuss all manner of duck hunting including duck hunting strategies, public land vs private land,...
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Dr. Marisa Tellez - Crocodilian Biologist
In this episode I interview Dr. Marisa Tellez (@crocparasites13 on Instagram). Marisa is the founder of the Crocodile Research Coalition in Belize and the Vice Regional Chair of Latin America for the IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group. We discuss her career working with crocodilians, Steve Irwin's...
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Romey Swanson - Conservation Biologist and Naturalist
In this episode I interview Romey Swanson (@romeyswanson.wildlife on Instagram). Romey is the Director of Conservation at Audubon Texas and a passionate naturalist. We discuss a variety of topics including wildlife tax valuation, climate change mitigation, the decline of North American birds, his...
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Chester Moore - Wildlife Journalist and Conservationist
In this episode I interview Chester Moore (@thechestermoore on Instagram). Chester is an award-winning wildlife journalist and currently the Editor-in-Chief at Texas Fish and Game Magazine. We discuss various aspects of his exciting and impactful wildlife journalism career, current Texas...
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AnnMarie Young - Landscape Artist and Nature Enthusiast
In this episode I interview AnnMarie Young (@annmyoung.arts on Instagram). AnnMarie is a landscape artist and nature lover that finds inspiration for her work through getting out and experiencing the natural world. We discuss some aspects of her art career, including how she once used her artwork...
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Ian Breland - Conservation Photographer and Filmmaker
In this episode I interview Ian Breland (@life.of.ian on Instagram). Ian is a herper and filmmaker that is currently working on a unique show about field herping and exploring the world with a strong message of wildlife conservation. We hit on a variety of neat topics including field herping from...
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Ramsey Russell - Waterfowl Hunter and World Traveler
In this episode I interview Ramsey Russell (@ramseyrussellgetducks on Instagram). Ramsey is a passionate waterfowl hunter that started his wildlife career as a biologist before starting a waterfowl hunting business that offers premier waterfowl hunts around the world from Pakistan to Peru. Some…
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Matthijs Hollanders - Dutch Herpetologist
In this episode I interview Matthijs Hollanders (@matthijs.hollanders on Instagram). Matthijs is a herpetologist from the Netherlands that is currently studying chytrid fungus for his PhD in New South Whales, Australia. We discuss his experiences field herping in various places including Texas,...
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Casey Shanaberger - Iowa Fisherman
In this episode Aan and I interview Casey Shanaberger (@cjsfishes on Instagram). Casey is a passionate multi-species angler that knows a lot about over-looked fishes, especially those in the sucker family. We cover some of the basics of fishing in Iowa, his experience getting into multi-species...
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Suzanne Simpson - Bayou City Biologist
In this episode I interview Suzanne Simpson (@wetlandsuzanne on Instagram). Suzanne is an ecologist based out of Houston that works for the Bayouland Conservancy and is currently working on a comprehensive wildlife book titled "Wild Houston". We cover some very important topics including…
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Kenzie Cherniak - Cheerleader to Conservation Professional
In this episode I interview Kenzie Cherniak (@kenziecherniak on Instagram). Kenzie is a passionate conservationist that works for Texan By Nature, a unique organization that unites conservation and business in the name of conserving wildlife and ecosystems in the Lone Star State. We touch on a…
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Viviana Ricardez - Texas Turtle Lady
In this episode I interview Viviana Ricardez (@first_lady_of_texasturtles on Instagram). Viviana is a serious turtle nerd and the vice president of a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the study and conservation of Texas turtles (texasturtles.org). We talk all about the natural history…
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Keith Andringa - Birder and Ornithologist
In this episode I interview my pal Keith Andringa. Keith is a PhD student at Texas A&M University studying ornithology with a deep passion for birds and science. We cover a lot of ground with birds including migration, basic bird biology, threats to birds, bird banding, his experience studying...
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Nate Truax - Ohio Herper
In this episode I interview my friend and host of the CrocKast Podcast Nate Truax. We talk about his experience working with crocs, Ohio wildlife, birding, and more.
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Jack Nailor - A Weekend Warrior
In this episode I chop it up with Jack Nailor (@roadtripmonster on Instagram) about wildlife, herping, and his perspective as a "regular dude" who is passionate about conservation and wildlife.
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Aanjaneya Chaturvedi - The Fish Guy
For Episode 1 I interview Aanjaneya Chaturvedi (@aan_an_adventure on Instagram). We discuss a variety of topics including his experience living and working in India, fish diversity, alligator gar biology, game fish management, and other wildlife ramblings.
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Andrew Austin - Host Introduction
Quick introduction and overview of my goals with this podcast.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The goal of this podcast is to have down-to-earth conversations with people interested in wildlife. This may include biologists, naturalists, conservationists, hobbyists, hunters, fishermen, and any other outdoors folks. With any luck, this will lead to meaningful discussions and a greater sense of unity among all the different wildlife and outdoors groups. Follow the Instagram page @the_wildlife_experience and my personal page @thetexasnaturalist for updates. Instagram is also a good way to reach me if you have comments or are interested in coming on to the podcast.
HOSTED BY
Andrew Austin
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The goal of this podcast is to have down-to-earth conversations with people interested in wildlife. This may include biologists, naturalists, conservationists, hobbyists, hunters, fishermen, and any other outdoors folks. With any luck, this will lead to meaningful discussions and a greater sense of...
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The Wildlife Experience is created and hosted by Andrew Austin.
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