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CueLess

Science EN ↓ 7 episodes

With a cumulative 60+ years of professional animal training experience, Deane, Ryan and Steve can’t help but get nerdy on the science of learning when they get together. One day, Ryan had an incredible, original thought: ”We should make a podcast!”Deane loves dolphins, Ryan is obsessed with a guy called Premack and Steve is whimsical about a time when you could buy a lion cub at a department store. Join us as we dive into the wonderful world behaviour in these unfiltered, barely structured conversations.

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CueLess Ep 7 - Siegfried, Roy and Ryan 28.12.2025 1:07:32

Ryan wants a pet tiger. Is anthropomorphism beneficial to your animal? Is it ok to train for fun? Deane talks concept training. What makes a good marker? This is the season finale, but we will be back soon, particularly if you show us some love! Ways of showing love: - Subscribe to the podcast - Share the podcast with a friend - Connect with us on Instagram and YouTube! www.youtube.com/@cueles...

CueLess Ep 6 - "I Hate Enrichment!" 21.12.2025 55:14

Deane hates enrichment. Or does he? Listen on to find out! Additionally, Ryan lets Deane talk dolphins, we dive into connotations of working animals, whether your dog can really read your mind, and what kind of trainer your animal might hope for you to be. Watch us (as always!) at www.youtube.com/@cueless_podcast

CueLess Ep 5 - How Would You Train A...? 14.12.2025 1:03:33

We go back to basics discussing animals we'd like to train, how we'd approach specific behaviours, and great advice we've received. Steve also dives into the incredible life of Dr Bob Bailey and what makes him a great trainer and teacher. CueLess is available on: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Cueless_Podcast Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cueless/id1853421833...

CueLess Ep 4 - Social Media Dopamine Labs 07.12.2025 59:22

We are joined by Ryan's old mate Dr Brad Marshall, AKA: "The Unplugged Psychologist" to discuss how apps and games impact developing minds. It is wild. Ryan also takes us through the wild experiments of BF Skinner, Steve investigates the Lion Whisperer and Deane talks about a dolphin (for a change). Watch the episode at www.youtube.com/@Cueless_Podcast Subscribe so you never miss an episode and te...

CueLess Ep 3 - Killer Whale Caused Capsize 30.11.2025 58:33

Managing expectations is always important, but this is a good one! We’re back unpacking dog genetics and behaviour with input from a world-renowned special guest. We let Deane talk about killer whales and, you’ll be shocked to hear Ryan has used Premack’s Principle on his kids. In full: Stone Cold unleashes on dog breeds. Dogs and doo doo: why do they roll in stanky stuff? Why Animals Attack: Kill...

CueLess Ep 2 - Watson's Firm Handshake 23.11.2025 58:38

We're back talking all things behaviour and animals training! In this episode: Ryan asks, "What could you train a croc?" A Land Before Ethics: The Wacky World of Watson Generalised fallout from unintended aversives when weighing an elephant. When Animals Attack (also an elephant). When is behaviour voluntary? Big conclusions from a small study (rats and addiction). *Click!* for calm! Phone a frien...

CueLess Ep 1 - Premack, Play and a Pest of a Porpoise 16.11.2025 1:01:49

In this episode, Deane talks about dolphins (get used to that) and Ryan talks Premack (get used to that, too.) We discuss planning sessions and getting the balance right for your animal. Steve talks about conquering fear through empowerment. We talk eRATications and cephalopod patience. Finally, are you playing with your animal? And are you getting it right? Like what you hear? You can see our smi...