Protect the Wild Podcast

During my 24 hour walk around Parliament a few days ago I had quite a lot of time to think and reflect on where Protect the Wild is at and where we’re going. Going into the challenge my colleague Charlie suggested I record a solo podcast and at quarter to 1 in the morning I decided it was a great idea! So this week’s podcast is a little different to our usual sit down interviews. It’s a very raw a...

For our sixth podcast, Charlie talked with Eduardo Goncalves, founder of the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting. Charlie describes Eduardo as one of the “most committed and eloquent campaigners” he has ever met, and in a fact-filled forty minutes Eduardo urges the government (a decade after promises were first made) to pass legislation banning the import of ‘trophies’ to the UK, the lobbying efforts o...

In this week’s podcast, I (Rob) sat down with the brilliantly talented Ben Sinclair , the creative force behind Protect the Wild’s stunning viral animations over the past few years. Across 45 minutes, we dive into everything from the ethics of AI and anthropomorphism, to how storytelling and entertainment can carry powerful messages. We also reflect on the lessons learned, why these animations hav...

In the third episode of this week’s Protect the Wild Podcast , I had the privilege of speaking with Kevin Newell, founder of Humane Wildlife Solutions — a vegan “pest” control company based in Scotland. We explored the grim realities of the pest control industry, how Kevin is pioneering a compassionate, animal-friendly alternative, and his newly launched campaign to save thousands of birds across...

For our second podcast, invertebrate-fan Charlie talked with Paul Hetherington, Buglife’s Director of Fundraising and Communications. They discussed why rapid declines in invertebrate populations should matter to all of us, the importance of brownfield sites and the concept of Important Insect Areas, B-Lines and corridors, the ‘bug splatter app’, and whether the Horrid Ground-weaver should be rena...

Last week, Charlie and I proudly introduced the launch of the Protect the Wild Podcast — and now I’m thrilled to share our very first full-length episode with you! For this debut conversation, I sat down with Zack Polanski, Deputy Leader of the Green Party and current leadership contender. We delved into a wide range of topics, from what he means by “eco-populism,” to why animal advocates should s...

So…this is a bit of a different one for us here at Protect the Wild. For years now we have used Substack as a place to send out our articles, everything from long rants and opinion pieces to short-form news and campaign updates. We’re incredibly proud and fortunate to have built up such an incredible following of wildlife lovers and supporters. We’ve been thinking about ways to bring you different...