The WildX Podcast

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 Coll...

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 amazin...

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 photograph...

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 W...

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 Simo...

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!!!! Spons...

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 bac...

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!...

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!!...

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 g...

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...

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...

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! Li...

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...

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...

This week are talking to macro and underwater photography legend, Jamie Hall. All the way from Australia we talk scuba diving, under water photography and the tiny, amazing world of macro. We delve into gear, perfect weather conditions and the weird world under the sea! Join us for this fantastic episode....

In today's episode Andy, Mike and Adam are very excited to chat to the amazing Verity Milligan about honing her craft as a multi award winning photographer, specialising in Landscapes and Cityscapes. We discuss 'that' poppy photo, her love of chasing light and capturing emotion, building atmosphere, drawing the viewer into her image and creativity in photography. Of course, as usual, we have some...

In today's episode Andy, Mike and Adam are delighted to chat to the brilliant Laura Dyer, a "South African-born wildlife photographer, with a love for Earth’s open and uninhabited places, from the plains and waterways of Africa to the ice of the Arctic." We talk about her incredible move from accountancy to full time professional photography, the important issue of enabling women to feel safe and...

Today Andy, Mike and Adam are delighted to be joined by the inspirational, award winning wildlife film-maker and photographer, David Plummer. In this frank, open and emotional episode, David talks about his journey since being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease aged 39, discussing his incredible career that has taken him all over the world working on incredible shows such the BBC's 'Strictly Birds...

In today's brilliant episode Andy, Adam and Mike catch up with the Rock'n Roll Birder himself, Matt Spracklen. Matt has taken the birding world by storm with a mix of his unique style alongside relatable, amusing and educational wildlife content. We discuss all aspects of Matt's 100mph life, his background in radio, presenting and music, balancing work life with a lovely new born baby and of cours...

In today's episode Mike, Adam and Andy have the absolute privilege of being joined by the brilliant Dan Willis. We chat about field craft, gear, YouTube channels and hide photography. Dan talks about his wonderful relationship with his Dad (Pops!) and we all discuss the importance of passion in teaching and how it can help shape young people for the better. Don't miss this weeks Weird World, Topic...

Today, for the first time, Andy, Mike and Adam are sat together and live from the Isle of Mull! Not only that, but they are joined by two guests, fellow wildlife photographers Sean Jones and Pete Cerpnjak! Over a couple of glasses of wine, we all discuss the amazing Scottish island of Mull, it's wonderful wildlife and incredible scenery. We talk Otters, Mull Charter White Tailed Eagles, ethics...

Today Andy, Mike and Adam have the absolute pleasure of chatting to the very talented and extremely accomplished Italian, living in Belgium, via Scotland, Chiara Talia! Chiara talks about her amazing journey into professional wildlife photography, how her struggles with mental health, coupled with a chance moment with a European Robin, changed her life forever! We also talk about the weird world o...

Have you been to Global Birdfair? Have you ever worried that you're doing too much and need to slow down? Do you ever consider whether 'going pro' in photography could spoil your passion? If any of these subjects resonate, this episode is for you! As well as those important subjects, Andy, Adam and Mike also discuss the importance of composition, the Weird World of Eels and introduce a...

Have you ever wondered how the BBC Springwatch and Winterwatch shows are made? Have you ever wondered how and why bird ringing happens? Well you're in luck! In today's episode, Mike, Andy & Adam have the absolute honour to sit down with BBC Wildlife Researcher, podcast host, author and all round bird legend, Jack Baddams. We chat about Jack's journey into wildlife and television, o...