In this episode of the Wild X podcast, we have a long awaited catch up in person, recording in the same room for the first time in a year!
We discuss our recent adventures and experiences in wildlife photography. Adam updates us on his amazing tour with T across the UK, we delve into the importance of wildlife hides, share emotional encounters with animals, and highlight conservation success stories.
We talk about the value of patience, creativity, and storytelling in photography, while also exploring the unique behaviours and diets of various animals in Andy's Weird World and reflect on our journeys as wildlife photographers and the lessons learned along the way, encouraging you to appreciate the beauty of nature and the effort behind capturing it.
So sit back and enjoy a brilliant episode of The WildX Podcast.
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In this episode, we have the joy of discussing the journey of Jack Lodge, an award-winning landscape genius, wildlife photographer and all round great guy, who transitioned from a career in architecture to pursue his passion for photography full-time.
We explore the importance of building a community, diversifying income streams, and the role of personality and positivity in attracting clients, essentially what you need to become pro!
We talk on the realities of wildlife photography and the significance of networking within the photography community and of authenticity in personal branding, the sacrifices made in pursuing a career in photography, and the accidental journey that led to a passion for capturing landscapes and wildlife for Jack.
We talk reptiles in this week's Weird World and end the show with an hilarious Snapshot Shenanigans!
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In today's episode we have the absolute pleasure of chatting to the brilliant zoologist and TV presenter Megan McCubbin, who shares powerful insights on nature’s interconnectedness and how the urgency of action, politics, and youth engagement all shape conservation today.
Megan also opens up about her personal journey, overcoming dyslexia, finding her voice in science communication, and the adrenaline of live TV on shows like BBC's Springwatch. From the comeback of seagrass to the mental health benefits of reconnecting with the wild, this episode is packed with inspiration, authenticity, and a call to rediscover and protect the natural world.
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Today we are delighted to chat with the absolutely amazing Megan James, a wildlife photography and social media sensation who has wowed us all sharing her incredible experiences with Puffins, Pelicans and so much more, all via her incredible photos and unique Insta360 setup!
We talk WWT Welney, Arboriculture and Forestry, GoPro Awards and the Weird World of Dalmatian Pelicans. We have a great Topic of the Week discussing Content Creation vs Photography vs Videography- the pros, cons and strong opinions and finish with some uplifting news.
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Today's episode is a special one not to be missed...
Global Birdfair was a massive success and this year we are extremely proud to say we were there live!
We talk about Andy's disappointment in missing the fair due to illness, but in contrast the positivity and community spirit that was evident across the whole weekend for those that attended.
In our intro all three of us discuss this positivity and how important it is, particularly in a world where social media can be a hard thing to navigate.
There's a very special interactive live Weird World, Topic of the Week and Snapshot Shenanigans!
So sit back and enjoy a brilliant episode of The WildX Podcast.
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Today we are joined by the fantastic wildlife cameraman and filmmaker Richard Hopkins whose footage is featured in an extensive list of TV series and documentaries, including Springwatch, Winterwatch, Wales, Land of the Wild and also the highly acclaimed BBC documentary, The Earthshot Prize, Repairing Our Planet.
We talk about badgers and pumas, kingfishers and otters, not to mention the Bone Collector Caterpillar in this weeks gruesome Weird World, whilst researching and understanding a species before you try to photograph it in Topic of the Week!
So sit back and enjoy a brilliant episode of The WildX Podcast.
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Our schedules sometimes get super hectic so instead of missing a week, we have been delving into the archives to bring you the most heart warming and interesting moments over the last 29 episodes from our stars of shows like Spring Watch, Wild Isles, BBC Mammals, Nat Geo's Billy and Molly as well as Emmy award winning Amazon Original documentary 'WildCat'.
We’ll be back with an amazing guest next time but for now, sit back, relax and listen to the WildX Podcast TV & Documentary special!
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Today's episode is very special and the absolutely brilliant Sean Jones is here to share it with us.
We are so excited to announce the launch of "Friends of WildX", a series of special episodes where a friend of ours, and the show, joins as a co-host.
Sean is not only a close friend but a massive supporter of WildX and all we stand for. A brilliant guy and awesome wildlife photographer who sends positive vibes out into the world as well as producing beautiful work and most recently alongside Yorkshire Wildlife Trust!
We talk pro golfing in the US, what happens when illness knocks you back, the power of self development and campervans!!!!!
On top of all of that we have a super special Weird World you won't want to miss!
Sit back and enjoy an emotional and brilliant episode of The WildX Podcast.
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In today's very special episode we have the privilege of chatting with wildlife photography and youtube legend Trond Westby all the way from Norway.
We talk Musk Oxen in Andy's Weird World, Pygmy Owls and Woodpeckers, producing creative b-roll for youtube videos and the importance of getting out on in nature for improving your mental health in Adam's Topic of Week. We end the episode with Mike's WildX New's and the little known legacy of Ethel Haythornthwaite!!!!
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Today we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Lancashire Wildlife Trust's first ever ambassador Simon Owen!
From film making to photography to conservation Simon reveals the ups and downs of the last 5 years as well as his early life, vlogging around the world and what inspired his love for the great outdoors and its healing powers.
We talk itchy crows, David Attenborough's birthday and Simon's day with Nigel Marvin at Gigrin Farm after winning the Eden Shorts competition with his film "Effortless Beauty...
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Today we celebrate 1 year of the WildX Podcast and we couldn't be more proud!
We discuss 12 months of amazing interviews, incredible chats, fantastic "Topics of the Week", the strange goings on in the "Weird World", "Snapshot Shenanigans" and of course the "WildX News"!
What a year it has been and thank you all for coming on the journey with us!!!!
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Today we ask the question; could and should we learn to live with lynx, wolves and bears again in Britain and Ireland? This is the title of the absolutely brilliant book from Dr Jonny Hanson. Link to find it is below.
We talk to Jonny about rewilding, trophic cascades, apex predators and the moral, social, environmental and political arguments for and against reintroducing some amazing species back to the wilds of Britain and Ireland.
We also discuss Jonny's conservation efforts with Snow Leopards, Black Oil Beetles in this weeks Weird World and the pros and cons of Drones and Camera Traps in Topic of the Week with a dose of Mike's WildX News to finish!
What an episode!!!
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Today we have the privilege to talk to the fantastic Simon McCabe who we first met a year ago at Global Bird Fair. Simon has made a very successful career in both the creative space as well as videography and photography and it was amazing to catch up.
We chat workflow, fishing, the creative process, story telling and so much more. Somehow we even stumble across Haribo and dreaming of Peter Andre!
What an episode!!!
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In today's episode we talk to the absolutely brilliant Georgia Barker. Georgia has been an almost overnight hit on instagram with her fantastic wildlife photography and content creation. Her engaging, fun and informative posts, stories and reels have built a substantial and loyal fan base in well under a year and it was a privilege to talk to her about such her amazing and fast paced journey!!
We talk Goats, birds on sticks and plans for the future. There are some very strange happenings across Essex in this weeks Weird World and we discuss the pros and cons of Hide photography in Topic of the Week.
What an episode!!!
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Today we couldn't be more excited to chat with the absolute legend that is Morten Hilmer!!!! It was only a couple of episode's ago that Adam put him at the top of his dream guest list for 2025 and here he is!!!
This episode is a must listen for anyone interested in wildlife photography and adventure. With over 500K subscribers to his Youtube channel, Morten has become one of the all time greats in his field. We talk "The Impossible Shot" , Danish special forces, planning incredible photo trips, looking after your gear in sub zero conditions, the weird world of ospreys, living a simple life, connecting with nature and what it takes to produce incredible results in the world of wildlife photography.
What an episode!!!
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Watch Morten's amazing videos here https://www.youtube.com/@MortenHilmer
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Well today's episode is a real treat as we welcome the amazing Ruby Free onto The Wildx Podcast. At such a young age, Ruby has achieved more than most and is a Conservation Biologist, Author, Activist and Farmer! Not only that, she has also lived on a remote island working for the RSPB and documented her adventures in the amazing book "Rathlin, A Wild Life."
In this fantastic episode we talk all things conservation, following your dreams, community, rewilding a farm in Northern Ireland and Puffins!
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For our 20th episode we are delighted to welcome adventurer, award-winning photographer and best selling author David duChemin. David has been taking images since he was 14, but having studied theology, he turned his hand to professional comedy, something he did and loved, for over 12 years!
Having spent some time in Haiti, David was pulled back into photography and most notably Humanitarian photo journalism.
He is now renowned as one of the leading experts in the field of creativity and focuses predominantly on capturing our beautiful natural world as a wildlife photographer.
We talk creativity, throwing away the rulebook and Light, Space & Time, the latest in a brilliant series of books written by David.
You're not going to want to miss this one!
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In today's episode Andy, Mike and Adam look back at 2024 and some of their most amazing Wild moments.
From completing the challenge of photographing all 5 UK Owl species, to an epic trip to see Snow Leopards in Mongolia, Barn Owl experiences and incredible Otters!
They also discuss some brilliant photographers that need more praise on social media and each pick a dream guest for the future!
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Happy New Year to all our listeners!
To kick off 2025 we have the brilliant Liam Edwards on the show.
Liam has mastered the very technically demanding and hugely worthwhile art of wildlife monitoring and we wanted to know lots, lots more....
We talk about building Liam's non profit organisation, L & L Wildlife Monitoring, camera traps, a very healthy obsession with Little Owls, Wood Oaks Farm and appearing on BBC's Countryfile.
We have a very interesting owl related Weird World, we talk social media in Topic of the Week, there's a big announcement in the News that is not to be missed and we touch on mental health and the importance of supporting one another.
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This week we couldn't be more excited to chat to Billy and Susan from the smash hit National Geographic documentary "Billy & Molly - An Otter Story".
We discuss the emotional rollercoaster chance meeting of Billy and a starving, lost and alone otter and their subsequent journey through friendship, hardship, love and companionship.
We talk to Billy's wife Susan about her experience and what it was like living alongside this unlikely twosome, a film crew and ultimately falling in love with Molly too.
And of course we also have Andy's Weird World, (now sponsored by Chubby Mealworms!) Adam's Topic of the Week and Mike's WildX news!
We hope you enjoy this Christmas Episode as much a we did.
Have a wonderful festive season everyone!
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