Global Guardians is a new podcast hosted by Wildlife Biologist Mario Aldecoa and Nature Cinematographer Trent Underwood. Produced by Brave Wilderness, this series explores the people and ideas shaping the future of wildlife through conservation and innovation.
Join Mario and Trent as they interview scientists, ecologists, filmmakers, and tech pioneers in incredible outdoor locations like jungles, deserts, and swamps. They also host studio sessions, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, travel reflections, and insights on the evolving world of wildlife storytelling and conservation.
If you’re passionate about nature and the power of individuals to create change, subscribe to Global Guardians today!
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Global Guardians is a new podcast hosted by Wildlife Biologist Mario Aldecoa and Nature Cinematographer Trent Underwood. Produced by Brave Wilderness, this series explores the people and ideas shaping the future of wildlife through conservation and innovation.
Join Mario and Trent as they interview scientists, ecologists, filmmakers, and tech pioneers in incredible outdoor locations like jungles, deserts, and swamps. They also host studio sessions, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, travel reflections, and insights on the evolving world of wildlife storytelling and conservation.
If you’re passionate about nature and the power of individuals to create change, subscribe to Global Guardians today!
In this episode, Mario sits down with cryptozoologist and marine biologist Pat Spain for a fascinating dive into the world of legendary creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster.
Pat brings a grounded yet open-minded approach to cryptozoology—balancing scientific inquiry with cultural respect. Together, they explore how stories of mysterious creatures hold deep meaning for indigenous communities and why the field, often dismissed as pseudoscience, deserves both serious attention and a sense of wonder.
FOLLOW Pat Spain on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patspain/?hl=en
To learn more about Pat's work check out https://www.patspain.com/
To purchase Pat's book series:
https://www.patspain.com/books
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BP66JN6Q
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FOLLOW Trent Underwood on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetrentunderwood/
FOLLOW Global Guardians on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@global.guardians/
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro to Location, Hagfish & Tide-Pooling
00:04:35 Intro to Cryptozoology & Pat's Approach to the Controversial Topic
00:26:04 Bigfoot and other Hominids
00:47:59 Extraterrestrial Life
00:57:25 Which Cryptid does Pat believe in?
01:08:21 Pat’s Book Series and Conclusion
CREDITS:
HOST - Mario Aldecoa
HOST - Trent Underwood
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Trent Underwood
CAMERA OPERATOR & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST - Mario Aldecoa
EDITOR - Trent Underwood
MARKETING - Matt Fujita
GRAPHIC DESIGN - Chance Ross
PRODUCER - Suzanne Zonner
PRODUCER - Beau Sedivy
EP - Coyote Peterson
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REENACT OR RECREATE ANY EVENTS OR SCENES FROM OUR VIDEOS. THE ANIMALS, INSECTS, PLANT LIFE, AND TERRAIN FEATURED IN OUR VIDEOS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. The Global Guardians hosts and crew are professionally trained and routinely receive assistance from wildlife experts, guides, and safety personnel when filming to ensure the safety of our crew and all wildlife. No animals were harmed or removed from their natural habitat while making this video. Global Guardians has obtained permission to film in each location featured in this video.
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Global Guardians
Global Guardians is a new podcast hosted by Wildlife Biologist Mario Aldecoa and Nature Cinematographer Trent Underwood. Produced by Brave Wilderness, this series explores the people and ideas shaping the future of wildlife through conservation and innovation.
Join Mario and Trent as they interview scientists, ecologists, filmmakers, and tech pioneers in incredible outdoor locations like jungles, deserts, and swamps. They also host studio sessions, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, travel reflections, and insights on the evolving world of wildlife storytelling and conservation.
If you’re passionate about nature and the power of individuals to create change, subscribe to Global Guardians today!
