In this episode, I speak with John Perlin, author of the renowned book A Forest Journey which he recently expanded updated for Patagonia Press. He explains how trees changed the world (pretty much started life) including the first one archaeopteryx, how trees and deforestation contribute to emerging and novel diseases like Lyme disease, corona-virus, and Ebola, and how trees are even more important to our past, present, and future than previously known.

In this episode, I interview Steven Hawley, author of author of Cracked: The Future of Dams in a Hot, Chaotic World. Steven talks to me about the real environmental impact of dams, how they actually aren't climate-friendly, and how people can help join the grassroots efforts across the world to get rid of them. 

In this podcast episode, I speak with Chris Yoko President & CEO of Yoko Co, and Founder of Carbon Off, a straightforward and easy way for employers to show their employees they care about the environment by offsetting their employee's personal carbon footprints. We discuss the wild and nuanced world of carbon offsets, and how employers can leverage Carbon Off, and being cautiously positive, but I also take the opportunity to get his thoughts on AI and its potential environmental impact. Quick plug for his agency Yoko Co, they develop digital marketing & creative for organizations who are driven by a purpose beyond profit.     

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been in the news a lot lately, and are a growing concern of water quality around the United States. In this podcast episode, Dr. Larry Cahoon, a professor at UNC Wilmington, speaks about the state of PFAs in the drinking water both locally as well as globally and discusses some of the successes he and the Cape Fear River Watch have seen after litigations with the Chemours facility near Fayetteville, which is responsible for releasing the PFA compounds into the Cape Fear River.

In this episode, I can speak with Justin Winters, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of One Earth, a non-profit working on solving the climate crisis through energy transition, nature conservation, and regenerative agriculture. We talk about the responsibilities of individual nations on the climate crisis, the biggest levers we have, and why we should all feel positive about our climate goals.    We also talk about One.Earth, the first-of-its-kind online database of vetted climate change projects currently seeking funding, an incredible tool to find and support on-going non-profits and initiatives.    Links One.earth Marketplace and GSN COP15 was Dec 7-19th, 2022

In this podcast episode, I speak with fly fisherman and author of the recent book Headwaters: The Adventures, Obsession and Evolution of a Fly Fisherman, Dylan Tomine.

In this podcast, I speak with photographer Dave Brosha where we talk about a lot of things personal and professional including almost dying of dehydration in Namibia, the less glamorous side of photography, and other stories in his recent book The Art of Misadventure: The Outtakes and Mistakes of an Adventurous Photographer. 

In this episode, I chat with bestselling author and naturalist Doug Peacock, about his most recent book Was It Worth It? We talk about a range of things, from his storied career in grizzly conservation, to grizzly population trends and their issues with genetic isolation, problems with states managing their bear populations (Montana in particular), as well as his work as the founder of the non-profit Save the Yellowstone Grizzly, not to mention that he also has some incredible Edward Abbey stories!  Thanks for listening, as always, please like, rate, review and subscribe.     

In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Kim Wheeler, the Executive Director of The Red Wolf Coalition. We speak about the last of the Red Wolves in existence, the struggle of getting people to not fear Red Wolves, and the dangers of her job as a wolf defender (she has been run off the road by another car, no kidding). Quick note, I asked Kim a few very specific questions about Red Wolf population trends, releases, and mortality, and she directed me to U.S Fish and Wildlife's great new website on Red Wolves. To see releases over time, scroll halfway down to the Summary of releases section.

Rick Ridgeway could be one of the most incredible people I have spoken with. He's the man The Rolling Stones called "the real Indiana Jones. He's the 2008 recipient of National Geographic’s “Lifetime Achievement in Adventure”. He's a lifelong adventurer, filmmaker of over 30 documentaries, has climbed virtually all of the world's highest peaks on all continents—including Everest. He had the third summit of K2, a climb more dangerous than Everest. He's the former VP of Public Engagement at Patagonia and author of six mountaineering classics, including most recently, his recent incredibly emotional, evocative, and incredibly inspiring memoir Life Lived Wild.     

In this interview, I chat with Douglas Chadwick, renowned biologist and author of Four Fifths a Grizzly. We spoke about how all species are connected, incredible environmental success stories, and the simple way we can protect 40% of endangered animals. To read the fascinating stories and see the incredible photos, Four Fifths a Grizzly: A New Perspective on Nature that Just Might Save Us All by Douglas Chadwick today. 

Dr. Paul O'Donoghue returns in this episode to update me on the status of the Scottish wildcat, their population updates, and a new threat that has emerged. 

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Rachel Nuwer author of the incredible book Poached: Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking. We talk about the nuances behind elephant tusks, trophy hunting, and how well-intentioned people can negatively—and unwittingly—impact conservation efforts. 

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Sam Sutaria of The WaterBear Network, the first interactive streaming platform dedicated to the future of our planet. Sam is great, and really does a great job talking about WaterBear's mission and values, and how users can both watch amazing content and support related initiatives.  Some of my favorite videos on WaterBear:  Camel Finds Water Fate of the Wild  Elephant Refugees Black Mamba Blood Island Yukon Kings Cold Stunned The End of the Line Protecting Kyambura Gorge Ocean Defenders Bahari Yetu Cheetah conservation fund Elemental The End of the Line Beautiful Waste The End of the Line Protecting Kyambura Gorge Ocean Defenders Bahari Yetu        

In this episode of the podcast, I interview Nicole Helgason of Ocean Gardener, who discusses the importance and threats to coral reefs, the state of coral restoration projects, and how she gardens corals to make sure these incredibly bio-diverse locations will be here for decades to come. 

"Part Indiana Jones, part Emily Dickinson", Sy has traveled around the world researching and writing stories on conservation and the natural world, including the tree kangaroos of Papua New Guinea, tigers in India, and orangutans in Indonesia.   We talk much about her book "The Soul of An Octopus", as well as her other books and her writing process, as well as the current state of the environment.    I would put Sy in the category of someone I never thought I'd interview, a staple in conservation writing for decades, and an inspiration to many aspiring conservationists, but she couldn't have been more gracious during the course of our conversation and was an incredible source of information, inspiration, and passion.   

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Leif Cocks of The Orangutan Project, and we talk about why more often than not highlands are protected for conservation areas and lowlands aren't, how orangutans are driven to extinction and we only have 10 years to protect them, and how people need to have both the heart and compassion as well as the knowledge and intelligence to create real meaningful change.  As always, please like, rate, and subscribe to the podcast, and to help Leif, head on over to Orangutan.org and see how you can become involved in Leif's incredible work.

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Louise de Waal of the documentary Blood Lions, which exposes the sadistic truth behind caged lions bred for the bullet in South Africa.   It's an incredibly compelling conversation about an incredibly compelling documentary, find out more by listening or viewing the links below—    • Blood Lions documentary • 800 voices • Take Action For Big Cats

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Yona Katembo, our tour guide when we went to Uganda a few months back. We touch base on how COVID has impacted the tourism industry, the recent poaching of the silverback gorilla Rafiki, and the punishment of his poachers.   

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Madeleine and Ben of Bracenet, the company that turns destructive ghost nets floating the oceans into fashionable bracelets and apparel.  I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with these two, the world needs more people like Madeleine and Ben, and on top of that, they frankly couldn't be cooler people.    Site: https://bracenet.net/