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The Pondcast

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The Pondcast was created to tackle topics related to reptile conservation and the reptile trade. Hosted by our own crew of “turtle nerds”, The Pondcast brings you its own brand of hilarity interspersed between the educational and informative discussions that are the centerpiece of each episode. In addition to audio-only versions available on your favorite podcast sites, The Pondcast is broadcast LIVE on YouTube and Facebook each month. You can watch the video versions at https://youtube.com/theturtleroom.

Author

theTurtleRoom

Category

Science

Podcast website

theturtleroom.org

Latest episode

Sep 11, 2023

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Episodes

Of Time and Turtles 11.09.2023

In this episode, our hosts are joined by National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author, Sy Montgomery, and her long-time partner, artist Matt Patterson, who is also a close friend of theTurtleRoom. You won't want to miss this amazing episode!

Chelonian Propagation Program 07.08.2023

Cameron Lamb joins us in tonight's show to talk about his projects, including what he's doing with the TTPG and their Chelonian Propagation Program.

Eating Ice Cream and Rambling 10.07.2023

Join the Pondcast team for another great show, this time full of random ramblings all about turtles!.

A Very Special Episode 05.06.2023

Tune in for a very special episode as we celebrate the 100th episode of The Pondcast. We're excited to have a wide variety of personalities join us during the show as we reminisce and look to the future.

A Bonus Episode 15.05.2023

Anthony, EmmaLee and Steve are together for a bonus episode! Join them as they discuss their recent experiences almost dying during field research and swimming with Whale Sharks!

Conscientious Herpetoculture 01.05.2023

Tom Arbour brings a wealth of diverse experiences to Episode 98 and we're super excited to have him join our team of hosts for what should be another great episode of The Pondcast.

Animal Planet's Swamp Wars 03.04.2023

Jeffrey Fob joins the show to talk about a wide variety of efforts during his career with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, including the Venom One Response team, his time on Swamp Wars, and his herpetoculture hobby experiences.

The Many Talents of Miranda McCleaf 07.03.2023

Miranda McCleaf, theTurtleRoom's Assistant Director of Field Programs, joins our hosts to talk about her day job, her art, her work with theTurtleRoom, and more!

Ten Year Anniversary 07.02.2023

Join us as John Weir (Pondcast Creator) reunites with Anthony for a special 10th Anniversary episode!

Riverside Reptiles 10.01.2023

Join theTurtleRoom for another Pondcast! Tonight's special guest is Brian Kleinman from Riverside Reptile and Education Center. Brian is EmmaLee's boss, but she is his better half at work, being sure to keep him in line all the time. Getting these two together and seeing them in action is a wonderful thing to behold. The amount of young people these two will impact is immeasurable.

The Turtle Lover's Guidebook 06.12.2022

Join theTurtleRoom for another Pondcast! Tonight's special guest is Dr. Tony Monahan, author of the highly anticipated "Turtle Lover's Guidebook." Tony has been traveling the entire country, tirelessly, in an effort to document every zoo with a worthwhile turtle collection. This resource will be a game changer for turtle lovers around the world.

NyQuil Time 08.11.2022

Join Anthony, Steve and Kevin for another Pondcast! Anthony forgot after work that he had a Pondcast that night. Kevin struggles with timeliness again. This episode will go down in history as the low point against which all other bad episodes will be measured.

ESA... Oh My! 03.10.2022

Join Anthony, Kevin, and Steve for another Pondcast! Well, maybe Kevin will be there. No promises.

"Say 'Goodnight,' Kevin" 08.08.2022

Join Anthony, Kevin, and Steve for another Pondcast! Well, maybe Kevin will be there. No promises.

Just the Two of Us 11.07.2022

Join Anthony and Steve as they "talk turtles". Who knows where the show will go!

Daniel Parker of USARK Florida 13.06.2022

This month, Daniel Parker joins The Pondcast to discuss one of the biggest issues of concern to private keepers and conservationists - potential legal changes in Florida and beyond.

Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group with Dr. Craig Stanford 02.05.2022

This month, we are joined by Dr. Craig Stanford. Craig is Professor of Biological Sciences and Anthropology at University of Southern California, studying both primates and chelonians.

Ep. 86: The Best Listen in Reptile Podcasts - Dr. Zac Loughman 11.04.2022

Tonight, Anthony and Steve sit down with everyone's favorite reptile loving academic, Dr. Zac Loughman.

Ep. 85: The Changing Times 08.03.2022

This month, your hosts discuss reptile hobbyists, legislation, and their impact on each other.

Ep. 84: Those Who Wait 08.02.2022

This month, your hosts talk about an exciting first for Anthony and theTurtleRoom, following more than a decade of patience.

Ep. 83: Mystery Guest 04.01.2022

The team visits with their good friend Kevin Pollack - one of the most knowledgeable reptile people you've never heard of. For that reason, we joking call him the "mystery guest."

Ep. 82: Happy Holidays 2021 14.12.2021

The Pondcast Hosts gather "around the fire" to share stories and celebrate.

Ep. 81: Just Hanging Out 09.11.2021

Anthony and Steve go it on their own. There goes the neighborhood!

Ep. 79: Captive Animal Welfare 02.08.2021

In this episode, the team chats with Ryan Dumas, the Head Keeper of the Herpetology and Fish at the Cincinnati Zoo. Ryan is very experienced in reptiles and their care, and has a love and appreciation for turtles and tortoises.

Ep. 78: Horses and Turtles 07.06.2021

Charlie is a great friend of theTurtleRoom and a well respected animal expert who made his name in the equestrian world. His passion is endangered species and education and he has a strong focus on turtles and tortoises.

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