Let's Talk Wild

Shark Week is back, and the Sharks are biting! For this bonus episode, I'll discuss the schedule for each day of Shark Week 2023 and give my thoughts on the episodes.  SUBSCRIPTION: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1438006/support PODCAST WEBSITE: https://letstalkwild.buzzsprout.com/ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/letstalkwild YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@letstalkwild INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram...

Former Drug Kingpin Pablo Escobar's name will never fade away, and that's because his cocaine hippos continue to be a reminder of his legacy. For this episode, I'll discuss the history of Escobar's imported hippos, how the invasive animal's numbers have grown in Colombia, how the Colombian authorities and scientists want to move forward with the species, and what animal ac...

The Orcas have been in the news lately for good and bad things happening with the species. To celebrate World Orca Day, for this episode, The Rise Of The Orca Coalition, I'll discuss how they are fed up with humans, attacking boats and taking over the internet. I'll also give you the details about the future release of Toki, a.k.a. Lolita, an Orca that has lived at the Miami Seaquarium s...

Humans have a love-hate relationship with Pigeons; they poop on your cars, and they poop on you. Are they real? Are they cameras? So many doubts about the species. But despite all of that, they have expanded their wings and left their feathers in pop culture. For this episode, Pigeons In Pop Culture, I'll discuss how Pigeons transformed from being war spies and drug smugglers to cartoons, mem...

Juneteenth was a few days ago, and I'm still celebrating. For this episode, Juneteenth, The Black Experience With Animals, I'll discuss a range of different experiences Black People have had with animals. SUBSCRIPTION: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1438006/support PODCAST WEBSITE: https://letstalkwild.buzzsprout.com/ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/letstalkwild YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@let...

With the release of the new Transformers: Rise of the Beasts movie, I wanted to talk about a real-life animal that can transform in multiple ways. For this episode, Animal Transformers: The Shape-Shifting Punk Rock Frog, I'll discuss how a species of rainfrog can not only change from an egg to a tadpole living in water to an air-breathing frog but also has the ability to change the texture of...

With the successful release of the new Miles Morales Spider-Man movie, I wanted to spotlight a couple of species of spiders, some old, some new, some dangerous, and some the shyest. For this episode, Enter The Spider-Verse, I'll discuss research found about the Daddy Long Legs, Black Widow, Brown Recluse, and Joro Spiders. SUBSCRIPTION: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1438006/support PODCAST WEBSI...

Today marks the first day of Gay Pride Month, and to celebrate, I wanted to spotlight a species known to have female lesbian relationships. For this episode, Animal Gay Pride, The Lesbian Laysan Albatross Birds, I'll discuss how the Laysan Albatross lady birds enjoy the companionship of other ladies.  SUBSCRIPTION: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1438006/support PODCAST WEBSITE: https://letstalkwi...

Mosquitoes not only want to drink your blood; they want to smell you too. For this episode, Let's Talk Wild EP 30 - Body Odor and Mosquitoes, I'll discuss how researchers discovered that Malaria mosquitoes not only love our blood but are attracted to human body odor. SUBSCRIPTION: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1438006/support PODCAST WEBSITE: https://letstalkwild.buzzsprout.com/ LINKTREE: h...

Being in the service and protecting our waters may seem like an extreme job for many but for the Navy's Sea Lions, it's just another day on the job. But now they have more to look forward to when clocking in for work. For this episode, Let's Talk Wild EP 29 - The Call Of Duty, The U.S. Navy's Video Gaming Sea Lions, I'll discuss how the U.S. Navy has trained Sea Lions to p...

Happy Star Wars Day! To celebrate, for this episode, Let's Talk Wild EP 28 - May The 4th Be With You, The Creatures Of Star Wars Zoology, I'll discuss some of the newest creatures leaving their mark in the Star Wars Boba Fett and Mandalorian tv series. SUBSCRIPTION: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1438006/support PODCAST WEBSITE: https://letstalkwild.buzzsprout.com/ LINKTREE: https://linktr.e...

For this armored mammal, Latin America was just the beginning. From South America to Central America, Mexico, and Texas, the armadillos are on the rise. For this episode, Let's Talk Wild EP 27 - Armored Expansion, The Rise Of The Armadillo, I'll discuss how the Nine-Banded Armadillo has its armor on, is digging forward, and taking over several lands across the United States. SUBSCRIPTION...

Being one of the most intelligent marine animals can be rough, but dolphins have found a way to relax and take the edge off. In the spirit of the 420 Holiday, for this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 26 - Puff Puff Pass, The 420 Dolphin Cypher, I'll discuss how researchers found that Dolphins get high from the toxin found in Pufferfish.  SUBSCRIPTION: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1...

Many companies are thinking of different ways to help with climate change and reduce the risk of extinction for many species, including the human race. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 25 - Prehistoric Cuisine, The Mammoth Meatball, I'll discuss how one company is bringing the Woolly Mammoth back from extinction but in meat form, all in the name of Eating Our Way Out Of Ex...

With the upcoming Easter festivities, I wanted to show love to some of the rabbits that have left their mark on pop culture.  In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 24 - Down The Rabbit Hole, Relevant Rabbits In Pop Culture, I'll discuss how rabbits continue to be relevant in different spaces, whether it be in tv shows, movies, anime, video games, internet memes, and even hip ho...

Animals have been used as props for celebrities in their music performances and shows for years. But last week, singer CeeLo Green rode a horse into a birthday party, and the horse got spooked, and CeeLo fell off.  In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 23 - Animals, The Celebrity's Favorite Prop, I'll discuss how celebrities have used animals as props and why it's tim...

The Short Documentary Film, 'The Elephant Whisperers," won an Oscar at the 95th Academy Award ceremony. Like the animal films before it, they shine a light on humans' relationship with animals and the animal advocacy efforts to help and protect them. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 21 - The Importance Of Sharing Animal Stories In The Film Industry,  I'll di...

The East Palestine, Ohio community has suffered a train derailment and toxic spill that is being called the United State's worst environmental disaster in history. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP: 20.5 - East Palestine, Ohio's Animal & Wildlife Update, I'll discuss the new estimated number of animals and wildlife that have been casualties of the train derail...

The East Palestine, Ohio community has suffered a train derailment and toxic spill that is being called the United State's worst environmental disaster in history. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP: 20 - Ohio's Environmental Disaster, The Derailment Of Their Ecosystems, I'll discuss the timeline of the train derailment, the controlled burn of toxic chemicals in Ea...

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency reported that Detroit Metropolitan U.S. Customs & Protection specialist found a young dolphin skull in an unaccompanied luggage bag. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 19 - Border Control vs Animal Smugglers, I'll discuss how Border Control continues to fight against illegal animal smugglers. SUBSCRIPTION: https://www.buzzspr...

A new study published by NatureServe found that 40% of the United States animals are at risk of going extinct. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 18 - Extinction, 40% Of The U.S. Animals Are At Risk, I'll let you guys know what animals, plants, and ecosystems are most at risk and their threats.  SUBSCRIPTION: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1438006/support PODCAST WEBSITE: https:...

On January 1st, 2023, the State of California's Assembly Bill 44 officially kicked into effect. The new law prohibits the making and sale of new products made with animal fur. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 17 - California's 2023 Fur Ban - The Assembly Bill 44 Breakdown, I'll go into detail about the new law and what it means for fur lovers. SUBSCRIPTION: https...

President Biden has signed the new Shark Fin Ban bill into law. Animal activists are happy, but there is one species of shark the ban doesn't apply to. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 16 - Saving Sharks, The Shark Fin Ban, I'll break down the new law and let you know which shark isn't protected by it. SUBSCRIPTION: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1438006/support PODC...

So many things have happened in the animal kingdom, in the wild, and in captivity. In this episode, we'll discuss and wrap up some of the animal and wildlife news topics that happened in 2022. We have a Manatee named after singer Lizzo, a three-clawed Lobster named after the fictional character Edward Scissorhands, Thailand Chickens that have improved health after being fed cannabis, the Alas...

Animal activists and animal lovers are upset after Captive Dolphins were used to promote the Avatar 2 Movie: The Way of Water. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 14 - Dolphin Lovers vs Avatar The Way Of Water, I'll let you guys know what the founder of the Dolphin Project had to say to the Avatar cast and director James Cameron. I'll also give my thoughts on dolphins be...