Episodes
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We depart from the normal guest type on this weeks episode of Wild & Unprotected. As everyone knows media is an incredibly important part of conservation. Telling a story in a way that captivates is often what drives people to get involved. In this weeks episode we talk with Ivey Kennedy a photographer who has a passion for wildlife.
We discuss the impact of social media in conservation, Ivey's trip to Alaska (along with seeing her favorite animal, a wild bear segment, and the introduction of a new Wildscape team member!
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In this episode we talk with Jessica Carroll from the Cassowary Conservancy. After this episode it's easy to see how Florida is home to some of the wildest birds on the planet.
Ethan & Jessica talk about the nicknames the cassowary have (like murder bird), having to do a swab on a bird, and a very special announcement!
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In this episode we are headed to Rincón Puerto Rico to talk with Evan Tuohy the Co-Founder of Isla Mar Research Expeditions.
Ethan & Evan talk about their student marine biology programs, turning beer bottles into concrete for coral reef restoration, diving 160 feet down into the ocean, and how it was to stumble upon manatees mating.
Buckle up because it's a WILD episode.Support the Show.
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Season 2 kicks off with a species we never expected to be a part of the show! In this episode our hoss Ethan Leaman meets with Terrance Lee the Deputy Director of the Red Panda Network
In this episode we talk about mistaking red pandas for children, Disney's Turning Red and the impact on conservation of the species, women in conservation, and how its important to take a community based conservation approach.Support the Show.
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It's the season finale! In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Javier Fabrega from Marsh Sessions.
In an episode that's a little different than most this episode dives deep into outdoors and fishing culture. Tune in to learn about fishing culture in Florida, the recent Marsh Fest event, and how we can work together with the fishing industry to make an impact in conservation.Support the Show.
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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Andres Sáenz and Tesa Blowey of from Toucan Rescue Ranch.
Andres is the Vet Supervisor and Tesa is the Release Site Supervisor for Toucan Rescue Ranch. Tune in to hear about the new Howler Money program TRR has just recently launched, a surprise special guest, and what an animal medical emergency is like during the middle of the show.To support Toucan Rescue Ranch please visit https://toucanrescueranch.org/get-involved/
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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dr. Larry Wood from the National Sea Turtle Foundation.
Learn all about Dr. Wood, his journey to leading the program, and how animals can make an impact on everyone.To support Dr. Wood and National Save the Sea Turtle Foundation please visit https://savetheseaturtle.org/
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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Jordan Lerma of Cascadia Research Collective.
This episode is jam packed. Talking about whether or not college educations should still be a thing in 15 years to boat yoga…and everything in between. This episode has it all.The “wild” stories part of the show will make you smile, shed a tear, and say what is this show…all in one segment.
To support Jordan and Cascadia Research Collective please visit https://nene.org/ and https://cascadiaresearch.org/Support the Show.
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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dení Ramírez of Whale Shark Mexico.
Thank goodness for Starlink.
Recording from a boat off the coast of Solomon Islands makes for one of the crazier locations a guest has recorded from. Learn about starting an NGO, Ultrasounds on whale sharks, and what life is like after 20 years in conservation.
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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Susan Inman from 100 Miles.
Politicians having their pockets lined, lemur poop, and a conservation journey that goes across the U.S make this episode one not to miss. This conversation goes up the Georgia Coast to really learn what 100 Miles (an advocacy group in Georgia) does to preserve the beautiful hundred miles of coastline.
To support 100 Miles please visit : https://onehundredmiles.org/everyday-ways-to-help/Support the Show.
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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Becca Bryan from Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge.
Anyone ever feel like their personal journey could never lead them to conservation work? Our conversation with Becca proves that no matter what your route is...if you are passionate then you can be a part of conservation programs for a living. We go over the journey Becca took to get to Friends of the Florida Panther refuge, early Florida conservation efforts, and how to keep it real in the industry.Support the Show.
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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dr. Guy Stevens of Manta Trust.
Anyone want to learn about Mantas...and talk about butt stuff? Guy is the CEO and Co-Founder of Manta Trust. We talk about his journey to becoming the CEO of Manta Trust, all of the dives he has gone on with mantas, and what comes out of a mantas butt?Support the Show.
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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dominica Mack and Josey Sharrad from IFAW Australia.
Get ready to laugh you're a** off in this episode. This episode is a rollercoaster ride from start to finish as we discuss the current state of koalas in Australia. IFAW is incredibly involved in conserving the population of the koala species and in this episode we talk about political action, chlamydia, and dressing up as animals?! It's our wildest episode to date!Support the Show.
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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Peter Clark of Tampa Bay Watch.
Peter is the Founder of Tampa Bay Watch in Florida. In this episode we go over the programs that Peter and Tampa Bay Watch have put in place to make an impact in the local community. We also discuss the new discovery center that TBW has opened and the impact that has on exposure on education.Support the Show.
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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Encar Garcia of the Jaguar Rescue Center.
Encar is the Founder of the Jaguar Rescue Center in Costa Rica. In this episode we have alot of fun with our first international episode. We talk about naming the rescue center JRC (even though there are no jaguars there now), the three R's that the rescue centers goals are based around, and the danger of new construction to the animals of the area.Support the Show.
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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Denise Peterson of Utah Mountain Lion Conservation.
Denise is the founder and director of UMLC and Explore Wild Media. In this episode we go through all things trail cams. We talk about current legislation that is a potential threat to mountain lions, Denise's current projects, and catching pigs doing...something on camera.Support the Show.
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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Julia "Jules" Hartl from the Hawai'i Institute for Marine Biology.
We officially go off the rails in this episode.
Jules is a PHD student at HIMB. You might recognize her from Maui Shark Mystery on Disney+. She is focusing on the impacts of shark eco-tourism on sharks in the Hawaiian islands. In this episode we talk about being a mom in conservation, an army of sharks, and jumping inside a whale carcass. This episode is truly WILD!!!Support the Show.
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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Will Gough from the Marine Mammal Research Program of the University of Hawai'i.
He is a post doc at MMRP and is in charge of tagging large marine animals. We talk about deploying data tags with a big a$$ stick, dog urination behavior (yep...you read that right), and remote controlled whales. It's a wild one.Support the Show.
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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Shelby Thomas from Ocean Rescue Alliance.
She is the CEO and Director of research for the organization. We talk about deploying artificial reefs, Ocean Rescue Alliance most recent project in Florida, and a mayor that got bit by a territorial fish.Support the Show.
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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Misty Niemeyer and Stacey Hedman from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).
Misty Niemeyer is the Stranding Coordinator for the Marine Mammal Rescue and Research Program and Stacey Hedman is the Director of Communications for the organizations. We talk about how dolphins get trapped in the Cape Cod area consistently, getting stuck in the mud, and what IFAW is up to as an organization.Support the Show.
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