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Wild ConnectionListening to Rivers with Robert MacfarlaneWhat if a river is alive? What would it say about our world today? About the way we treat water, land, and each other? This question is at the heart of Robert Macfarlane’s latest book, Is a River Alive? On this episode Robert invites us to reimagine rivers not as background scenery or mere water channels, but as living entities, storytellers, and deserving of rights. To keep up with Robert check out his website: https://www.robertmacfarlane.com or connect with him on X: @RobGMacfarlane or Instagram: @RobGMacfarlane If you want to pu...2025-07-2048 min

Wild ConnectionSy Montgomery on Wonder, Animals and What the Chicken KnowsWhat can animals teach us about empathy, intelligence, and connection? In this episode of Wild Connection, bestselling author Sy Montgomery shares her journey and explores what chickens (and other animals) really know. With over 30 books to her name, from The Soul of an Octopus to How to Be a Good Creature, Sy invites us to see the world through the eyes of others You can keep up with Sy and check out all of her books by heading to her website: https://symontgomery.com/ or on Instagram @Sytheauthor If you want to host...2025-06-2252 min

Wild ConnectionFrom Dian Fossey to Ecoflix: Ian Redmond’s Journey to Protect the WildJoin me in conversation with conservation legend Ian Redmond, whose groundbreaking work with Dian Fossey and lifelong advocacy for great apes and elephants has shaped global conservation. We talk about his early days in the forest, his current work with Ecoflix, and the power of storytelling in saving species. Recorded in September 2024, this episode offers a rare window into the past, present, and future of wildlife protection. Learn more about Ecoflix: www.ecoflix.com Follow Ian on X @4Apes Don't miss the next episode featuring Sy Montgomery! #IanRedmond #W...2025-06-081h 29

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Immerse Yourself In: This Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.Reconnect with Nature: Lessons from the Natural World by Jennifer Verdolin, The Great CoursesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/24572to listen full audiobooks. Title: Reconnect with Nature: Lessons from the Natural World Author: Jennifer Verdolin, The Great Courses Narrator: Jennifer Verdolin Format: mp3 Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins Release date: 04-17-25 Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 22 ratings Genres: Psychology & Mental Health Publisher's Summary: Across the six lessons of Reconnect with Nature: Lessons from the Natural World, author and conservationist Jennifer Verdolin draws on Indigenous traditions and contemporary science to inspire you to integrate more of the natural world into your life, no matter where you live. You’ll learn about our deep biological need fo...2025-04-172h 56

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Wild ConnectionThe Chimpanzees of Kibale with Dr. Richard WranghamThis episode is a special one as I got to interview a personal scientific hero of mine, and fellow great ape researcher, Dr. Richard Wrangham. He shares his findings and heartwarming stories of some of the chimpanzees he's gotten to know over the years. He's also a prolific write and champion of chimps and communities. Check out the links below to find out more about the important work he and his colleagues are doing in Uganda. Richard Wrangham Great Apes Survival Partnership (GRASP) https://kasiisiproject.org/ 2025-03-021h 01

Wild ConnectionWhispers of the Wild with Dr. Susan B EirichThis episode features Dr. Susan B Eirich— author of Whispers from the Wild: An Invitation Stories from the Rescued Wild Animals of Earthfire institute. Susan’s work in Reconnection Ecology invites us to see animals not as ‘other,’ but as beings with whom we share this planet in a profound and reciprocal way. Check out the incredible work of the Earthfire Institute here and learn more about Susan on her website If you are digging the show subscribe and share it so others can enjoy it too. You can follow the show on Itunes, Spotify...2025-02-161h 03

Wild ConnectionXenophobia with George MakariGeorge Makari is the author of a recent book titled Of Fear and Strangers: A History of Xenophobia. He is also a psychiatrist and historian, who is the Director of the DeWitt Wallace Institute of Psychiatry: History, Policy, and the Arts,Weill Cornell Medical College, where he has a clinical practice. 2025-02-0355 min

Wild ConnectionWild Souls with Emma MarrisToday we have science writer and author Emma Marris here, and we’re going to be talking about her amazing experience and her book, Wild Souls: Freedom and Flourishing in the Non-Human World. You can keep up with Emma by visiting her website If you are digging the show subscribe and share it so others can enjoy it too. You can follow the show on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also follow the show on X: @WildConnectPod You can also follow me on X: @realdrjen Instagram: @read...2025-01-1954 min

Wild ConnectionHaving Hope with Ami VitaleToday I am lucky enough to talk to award winning photojournalist and filmmaker Ami Vitale who’s works will move you and compel you to reconsider your relationship to nature. Most recently her not for profit Vital Impacts collaborated with the Jane Goodall Institute to celebrate women photographers, specifically, 90 of them in honor of Jane Goodall turning 90 last year. It was launched on April 1st 2024 and ran for 90 days. Vital Impacts is just one of the incredible concrete actions Ami has taken to create change and I’m thrilled to have her on the show hoping she will also insp...2025-01-0554 min

Wild ConnectionWho is Dr. Jen with Guest Host LoganThis episode the interviewer becomes the interviewee as I am interviewed by my very talented intern Logan. We cover everything from how I got started to where I am headed. Please join us as we kick off Season! 2024-12-2241 min

Wild ConnectionKiller Whales_Throwback with Hanne StragerA throwback to an episode from July 2023 where I talked with orca biologist and author Hanne Strager. As you may have heard Orca's off the coast of Spain have been "misbehaving" and scientists are struggling to find a good answer to why they are attacking boats. A New York Times article that was published on August 27th, 2024 proposes a new theory. I don't really agree. Do you? Feel free to leave a comment. 2024-09-011h 01

Wild ConnectionA Land Ethic with Stan TempleAs we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of A Sand County Almanac and the 100th Anniversary of the designation of the Gila Wilderness Area, I talk with Dr. Stan Temple, Senior Fellow at the Aldo Leopold Foundation and Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison about the evolution of Leopold's perspective and his lasting contribution to the modern conservation philosophy of the United States. You can connect with the foundation in several ways https://www.aldoleopold.org/ https://twitter.com/AldoLeopoldFdn https://www.linkedin.com/company/aldo-leopold-foundation/ And of co...2024-06-021h 01

Wild ConnectionCicada Invasions with Dr. Floyd ShockleyRight here in the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Southern portion an invasion is coming. Not of aliens, of cicadas. Brood 19 and 13 have begun emerging and they haven't come out of the ground together in 221 years! Even though I recorded this episode in 2021 during Brood 10's emergence, it's worth rebooting because periodical cicadas are unique to the U.S. The guest is entomologist Dr. Floyd Shockley, who is the Collections Manager for the Department of Entomology at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Him and I talked all about these true bugs and the i...2024-05-051h 11

Wild ConnectionWe Loved it All with Lydia MilletThis week rounds out Earth Month and I am talking with writer and conservationist Lydia Millet. Her new book, We Loved it All, takes you on a journey through her childhood and yours at the same time. It's more than a memoir though. It's a gift, a gift full of stories about how other animals are part of the fabric of our lives. We talk about many things in this episode, from her work at the Center for Biological Diversity and the attention needed on rapid loss of biodiversity to how stories connect us to each other a...2024-04-2859 min

Wild ConnectionEarth and Soul with Leah RampyAs we continue to celebrate Earth month, tune in to my conversation with author Leah Rampy. In this episode, we talk about her new book, Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos. Not only is it a heartfelt discussion, but I hope it will invite you to reconsider how you interact with the natural world and inspire you to make that a bigger part of your life (if it isn't already!) If you want to keep up with Leah and purchase your copy you can visit her website: https://www.leahmoranrampy.com/ If you want...2024-04-2156 min

Wild ConnectionEarth Month with Nathaniel PopkinI'm calling April Earth month because, well, doesn't our planet deserve at least 1 month of appreciation? Last time we re-booted Caren Cooper and this week we are revisiting a powerful conversation I had with Nathaniel Popkin, author of To Reach the Spring. I would like to ask that you subscribe to the Wild Connection podcast and share it with your friends and family. By spreading the word, you're helping to amplify our message of conservation and appreciation for the natural world. Together, we can make a difference in protecting our planet for future generations. If y...2024-04-141h 16

Wild ConnectionParticipatory Science Reboot withCaren CooperI enjoyed my chat with Dr Caren Cooper so much we are bringing it back. Dr. Caren Cooper is part of NCSU’s Leadership in Public Science Program and the F&W Conservation Biology Program. She is passionate about the social side of science, getting people involved in a variety of ways, and looking at what it means for laypersons to participate in science. She’s also an ornithologist and outstanding mentor to the next generation of scientists. Collective science and including non experts in science can lead to major discoveries and even policies. If you are digg...2024-03-3149 min

Wild ConnectionFrom One Cell with Ben StangerOn this episode I talk to Dr. Ben Stanger, a distinguished author and expert in cellular biology. Dr. Stanger's latest book, From One Cell: A Journey Into Life’s Origins and the Future of Medicine explains the mysteries of cellular development and its profound implications for understanding life itself. In his book, Dr. Stanger masterfully navigates through the intricate landscape of cellular biology, tracing the historical milestones that have shaped our current understanding. From the groundbreaking discoveries of cell division to the modern insights into cellular differentiation, Dr. Stanger illuminates the awe-inspiring complexity of life at it...2024-03-191h 07

Wild ConnectionExploring the Final Frontier with Mohamed NoorToday, we're venturing into the fascinating world of science communication, with a sneak peak into how evolutionary genetics can go mainstream. Who better to join us on this intergalactic adventure than, Dr. Mohamed Noor, a true visionary crossing the boundaries of science and science fiction. He's an evolutionary geneticist based at Duke University and a Darwin Wallace medal recipient. Not only does he unravel the mysteries of life here on Earth, but he also consults for none other than Star Trek, where science meets the final frontier. As if that wasn’t cool enough, he is author of...2024-02-1148 min

Wild ConnectionTalking Plastics with Peter OkwokoPicture a world drowning in plastic waste, from the vast oceans to the remotest corners of the Earth. That's our world. It's a challenge that demands our immediate attention and collective action. In this episode, I talk with entrepreneur Peter Okwoko. He's also the co-founder of TakaTaka Plastics a company at the forefront of taking layers of plastic and creating usable construction products. He’s inspiring his community and others to explore the incredible possibilities within the realm of plastic recycling. From innovative technologies to the grassroots initiatives, Takataka Plastics is working tirelessly to turn the tide on...2024-01-2143 min

Wild ConnectionThe Formula with László BarabásiIt’s a new year. Maybe you’ve made some resolutions, come up with your next big idea, or are busy fine-tuning your strategy for the year ahead. Success is on everyone's mind, so what better time than now to talk to someone who has cracked the code. That would be none other than best-selling author, network scientist, and visionary, Albert László Barabási, the brilliant mind behind the groundbreaking book, "The Formula: The Universal Laws of Success"? We learn at a very early age that if you perform well, even the best, you will succeed...2024-01-0756 min

Wild ConnectionThe End of the World with David GessnerIn this episode I have a not so ordinary conversation about climate with best selling author David Gessner and we invite you to think about how to talk through what climate change really means from a new point of view, one that connects us instead of divides us. David Gessner has written many books but we are talking about his latest one: A Traveller's Guide to the End of the World: Tales of Fire Wind and Water You can follow David on Twitter @DavidGessner and on Instagram @davidmgessner If you are d...2023-12-2453 min

Wild ConnectionHormones with Randi Hutter EpsteinLet’s talk about hormones. Hormones are so much more than time packages that influence the major events in our lives. We are still learning about some of these major events though in ourselves and other animals. Just a few months again scientists confirmed that chimpanzees go through menopause Here is the NY Times article about the discovery. I was also keen to see the study on chimpanzees since it was research conducted in Kibale National Park in Uganda. Now I want to know if mountain gorillas go through menopause, I have been to Kibale many times and have fo...2023-12-101h 10

Wild ConnectionKeeping up with Koalas with Danielle CloseThis week I talk with natural history writer Danielle Clode about her new book Koalas: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future As famous as koalas are they are still a bit of a mystery. Danielle shares her love, fascination, and a ton of wonderful knowledge about koalas with us. If you want to get a copy of the book or keep up with Danielle visit her website https://danielleclode.com.au/ and follow her on Instagram or Twitter If you are digging the show subscribe and sh...2023-11-1249 min

Wild ConnectionUnder A Rock with David ScheelI know I am not alone in my fascination of octopuses. They seem a little out of this world and they have so many unusual traits. My guest today is scientist and author David Scheel. And We are going to talk about his new book Many Things Under a Rock: The Mystery of Octopuses One of the things that came up in the podcast was the octopus nurseries. They have always been a mystery to scientists and just this past week we finally have an answer. In the deep waters off the coast of California i...2023-09-0352 min

Wild ConnectionKiller Whales with Hanne StragerThis is the first episode of Season 4 and I am excited to talk to marine biologist and author Hanne Strager about her new book The Killer Whale Journals: Our Love and Fear of Orcas. She’s from Denmark but has been working with and studying killer whales in Norway for and leading the way in the conservation and education space. She’s also the Director of Content for a project called The Whale, a new museum in Norway. And naturally, she passionate about killer whales. If you want to connect with Hanne and get a copy of her...2023-07-161h 00

Wild ConnectionKingha Coffee with Kingsely GriffinCoffee, the thing that so many of us love and crave. That is the topic of today’s show. Today coffee is grown all over the world but it originates in Ethiopia and its history is recounted the mythology of a goat herder who noticed goats became energetic after eating the fruits. If you don’t know anything about goats, they are pretty energetic already so they must have really changed their behavior. We too can get the jitters from coffee and soon coffee was being cultivated. It is now a billion dollar industry but few people are connected to w...2023-07-0941 min

Wild ConnectionTackling Poaching with Alex NgabianoUganda has made great strides in conservation of its wildlife, notably mountain gorillas, but also the captive breeding and ultimate goal of reintroduction of rhinos back into the system. Uganda has also developed a model of profit sharing and others, like my guest Alex Ngabirano founder and CEO of Bwindi Development Network, an anti poaching organization, are taking the lead to create economic alternatives and education programs through community led decisions. To follow Alex and the work of the Bwindi Development Network you can connect with them on their website: https://bwindidevelopmentnetwork.org/...2023-07-0241 min

Wild ConnectionSitting with the BatwaLast week climate refugees came up and this week it’s time to talk about conservation refugees. Many Indigenous communities are losing their ancestral lands for conservation. This week's guest is one of the Indigenous Batwa clan leaders currently living in Buhoma in a settlement at the edge of his former home, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It was an honor and a privilege to sit with him and his community to talk about who they are as a people, what life used to be like, and what they are hoping for in their future. During our in...2023-06-2552 min

Wild ConnectionClimate Policy with John Kasiita SsemulemaThis episode continues my Voices of Uganda series that is part of my Fulbright, since I am well, in Uganda. Back home in the US this week there is a climate change trial unfolding in the unlikeliest of places- Montana. What does this mean, a climate change trial? In this case it is 16 young people that have sued the State of Montana over their reckless endangerment of their future. The case, Held v. Montana, is grounded in Montana’s constitution. You see, Montana guarantees its citizens the right to a clean and healthful environment You can check out a link...2023-06-181h 03

Wild ConnectionCommunity Led Development with Paul MuhweziVoices of Uganda continues this week with Paul Muhwezi. Last episode featured Apophia Asiimwe, a local bird guide. Paul is someone that has worked on behalf of the Buhoma community, has seen the community grow and change, and seen how it has benefitted from tourism. He is on the board of the Buhoma Community Development Association and he is the general manager for lodges, the Rest Camp and Haven Lodge. One of the many goals is economic empowerment of the community. If you want to learn more about the Buhoma Community Development Association and stay at Haven L...2023-06-0439 min

Wild ConnectionBirding in Bwindi with ApophiaToday's guest, Apophia Asiimwe, is a local bird guide sharing the wonders of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and all the birds it has to offer. You can find her on Facebook and book directly with her. If you are digging the show, give it a like and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening and you can follow me on Twitter and Instagram @RealdrJen and the show @wildconnectpod 2023-05-2137 min

Wild ConnectionTourism with Gerard IgaWelcome back to Wild Connection the Podcast. My Fulbright series Voices of Uganda continues this week with Mandela Washington Fellow, business owner and entrepreneur Gerard Iga. One thing that folks may not recognize about Uganda is its diversity of natural spaces, wildlife, and culture. Perhaps that is why it’s called the Pearl of Africa. Gerard specializes in giving visitors a rich and diverse experience of Uganda, sharing his love of his country with others. He is passionate about tourism and community development and is the owner of Lado Tours specializing in connecting natural resources and cultural res...2023-04-2348 min

Wild ConnectionProtecting Bwindi with Nelson GumaThis week we are continuing our species series Voices of Uganda with none other than the Chief Warden of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Nelson Guma. We will be talking about what’s so special about Bwindi, what is threatening this UNESCO World Heritage Site, and what it’s like to be in charge of a biodiversity hotspot that is now on CNNs top 20 places to visit. You can follow Nelson on Twitter @NelsonGuma and connect with the Uganda Wildlife Authority @ugwildlife If you are digging the show, give it a like and share it with...2023-04-1651 min

Wild ConnectionWildlife Divas with Lisa RandolphHi everyone and welcome back to Wild Connection the Podcast. As many of you know I am coming to you live from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda where I am currently a Fulbright Scholar. Part of my Fulbright was creating a special series voices of Uganda. My guest today is Lisa Randolph, author of a marvelous book, The Wildlife Divas Adventure Team: Saving the Endangered Mountain Gorilla. You can keep up with Lisa and the Wildlife Divas on her website and purchase a coy on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. You can also connect with her on Fa...2023-04-0937 min

Wild ConnectionWalking with Gorillas with Dr. Gladys Kalema-ZikusokaThis week’s guest is Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka. She is the founder of Conservation Through Public Health, the author of a new book, Walking With Gorillas: The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet, and currently a finalist for the Indianapolis Prize. In this episode we talk about her work with the endangered mountain gorillas, her book, which details her journey, and what the future holds for this species. For more information on book events check out the latest newsletter. If you are digging the show subscribe and share it so others can...2023-03-2644 min

Wild ConnectionListening to Salmon with Ken WhelanMy guest this week is Ken Whelan, the Research Director for the Atlantic Salmon Trust. Not only is the work he and others doing revealing just how special salmon are, but his love of fish and commitment to reconnecting communities with the nature all around them is work that we need more of. As you’ll hear, we met at COP26 under a sea of salmon. Enjoy! If you want to keep up with Ken you can follow him @kenwhelan0451 You can check out his website and all the courses he is...2022-08-151h 00

Wild ConnectionThe Mind of a Bee with Lars ChittkaBees are having a heyday at the moment. I think many of us spent part of our time fascinated by bees and the other part terrified of getting stung. We definitely love the products that bees make, from honey and propolis to many of the fruits and vegetables you find in the supermarket. But bees are so much more than that. My guest this week is Lars Chittka, a Professor in Sensory and Behavioral Ecology, Queen Mary University of London. And he’s written a marvelous book, The Mind of a Bee, detailing the complex and intricate inner lives of...2022-07-311h 04

Wild ConnectionMolecules and Madness with Sara Manning PeskinNot too long ago actor Bruce Willis was in the news. He is suffering from aphasia. Generally this is a loss of language due to some kind of injury to the brain. But there are many different types of aphasia. For example, in wernicke’s aphasia people can produce language but have an impairment in understanding words spoken to them. The types of injuries that cause aphasias can be strok, traumatic injury to the brain, infection, tumors, and of course proteins that attack the brain. This week's guest Dr. Sara Manning Peskin, neurologist and author of A Molecule Away fro...2022-07-1751 min

Wild ConnectionAll Creatures Weird and Dangerous with Timm OttersonMy guest this week is all about the enchanted. Today I am talking to author and veterinarian Timm Otterson with an interest in wildlife conservation. He’s on today to tell us about his new book All Creatures Weird and Dangerous. It’s an autobiography of sorts that brings to life some of the animals that have remained in the shadows as legends and myths. Our conversation goes deeper than that though and reminds us that our past was far more enchanted and connected than our present. If you want to keep up with Timm's adventures and orde...2022-07-0349 min

Wild ConnectionThe Animal Crisis with Alice Crary and Lori GruenIn March of this year The UK government declared that lobsters, crabs, octopuses and related species will be included under the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill. This means that they can finally get legal protection that protects them from practices like being boiled alive and having the tendons of their pincers cut. All I can say is if you need a law to stop you from engaging in such horrific practices….shame on you. Today my guests are two renowned philosophers, Alice Crary and Lori Gruen who have published a new book called Animal Crisis: A New Critical Theo...2022-06-2655 min

Wild ConnectionInto the Wild with Brooke WilliamsHi Everyone, welcome back to a new episode of Wild Connection. You may have noticed there was a short break and that is because I had some traveling to do. I also have some big news that is going to impact the podcast. I will be going to Uganda, to a place called Bwindi Impenetrable Forest soon and I am hoping to bring you new episodes from there. If people in the communities are willing to share their stories and experiences then you will get to hear them. So please support the podcast and spread the word if you...2022-06-191h 05

Wild ConnectionWarming Up with Dr. Hans Rocha IJzermanSummer is starting and things are heating up. And in some places temperature is exceeding human capacity for existence. What you may not realize is it is a lot harder to cool down than to warm up. And warming up is something that gets at the heart of human social behavior. Here to explain more about what this means is Dr. Hans Ijzerman. He is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Universitét Grenoble Alpes and a junior member of the The Institut Universitaire de France. And he wrote a fascinating book, Heartwarming: How Our Inner Thermostat M...2022-05-0151 min

Wild ConnectionEarth Day 2022To celebrate Earth Day 2022 I am replaying my interview with author Nathaniel Popkin. We talk about his book, To Reach the Spring: From Complicity to Consciousness in the Age of the Eco-Crisis, that was released in 2021. In our conversation we talk about environmental advocacy, the inequality of influence, decolonization, and integration of the messiness of nature back into our lives. If you want to cnnect with Nathaniel check out his website, reach out on twitter @NathanielPopkin and get a copy of his new book, To Reach the Spring If you are digging the sh...2022-04-241h 17

Wild ConnectionOf Mice, Humans, and Tails with Dr. Jason OrganIf you’ve been listening for a while you know I have a fascination with bones. I have a rabbit cooking in a bush as we speak. But the truth is that I know so little about bones. That’s about to change because this week’s guest is in the know about bones, muscles, how they work and how they shape what we and other animals can do. Jason Organ is an Associate Professor of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine, where his research examines how the structure of bone and muscle i...2022-04-171h 00

Wild ConnectionIn the Barn with Dr. Marty EdwardsThis week we are celebrating National Farm Animal Day and it's going to be a party. We are talking horses, pigs, cows, goats, and even sheep. Joining us for this celebration is the incredible Dr. Marty Edwards. You may recall from last week’s episode she promised us some stories from her time learning about farm animals. So hang on, it's going to be a wild ride. To follow us on social media visit @wildconnectpod and @realDrJen for Twitter & @RealDrJen and www.jenniferverdolin.com for more. Love the show or simply enjoyed this episode? Give us a l...2022-04-1052 min

Wild ConnectionOn the Road with Dr. Marty EdwardsThis weeks episode features someone near and dear to me. She was my vet who helped me take care of my beloved Senor Antonio Buttones in his final weeks. In fact I am dedicating this episode to him. As you will hear in the Show veterinarians have one of the highest suicide rates by profession so be sure to check out the show notes for links to help support veterinarians. Dr. Marty Edwards is more than just a veterinarian, shes also a humanitarian as far as I’m concerned. She also is a veterinarian that comes to yo...2022-04-031h 20

Wild ConnectionShifting Seas with Lela SchlenkerMarch is Women’s History Month, at least in the United States so I am continuing to feature women scientists on the podcast all month. I thought I would start off with a little history about women in Stem. We women have a way of persisting and despite continuing to face barriers to professional advancement, we just will not stop. What lengths have we gone to? Like Rosalind, of Shakepeare’s As You Like It, who disguised herself as a young man in an effort to travel through the forest without fear of harm, Women have altered their appearance and b...2022-04-031h 00

Wild ConnectionCommunity Led Conservation with Samantha FarquharThis week’s guest is Samantha Farquhar. She is a dynamic interdisciplinary researcher with a focus on coastal systems in the Integrated Coastal Science Program at East Carolina University working on her doctorate. I got to talk to her about her past and present work and the importance of community led conservation initiatives. Here are links to some of Samantha's work that we cover on the podcast https://www.unh.edu/unhtoday/2021/12/industrial-fishing-distant-waters Nepal Aquaculture Madagascar Octopus Project In this episode we are also celebrating International Day of Women and...2022-02-1351 min

Wild ConnectionIn the Bone Room With Dr. Ann RossIn another life I would have been a forensic anthropologist. I devoured books by Iris Johanson and her main character forensic specialist Eve Duncan. The truth is I like to solve puzzles and becoming a police detective or forensic anthropologist was high on my list. I still love crime/mystery novels and as you’ll here, who knows maybe there is a career change in my future. It is this love of forensics and solving of mysteries that drove this week’s guest to become a Forensic anthropologist. Dr. Ann Ross. She is a Professor at NC State University and...2022-01-3055 min

Wild ConnectionParticipating in Science with Dr. Caren CooperToday’s episode is part of the special WIS series. You may have heard me talking about this on other episodes and that is because I got a small grant from the AGU’s Sharing Science program to highlight some incredible women scientists. This week it's all about what does it mean to get involved with science for the layperson or nonexpert. What does it look like, why is it important, and what are the contributions that people make to science? My guest is Dr. Caren Cooper. She’s part of NCSU’s Leadership in Public Scie...2022-01-1650 min

Expanding Reality102 - Jennifer Verdolin - Wild Connections - Discovering ourselves through the behavior of animalsThank you for listening! On this episode we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Jennifer Verdolin. She is a widely regarded animal behavior scientist, author, and science communicator, Jennifer has been a featured guest on BBC Earth Podcast, National Public Radio, and many others. From 2014-2018 she had a recurring role as a radio personality on the nationally syndicated D.L Hughley Show, hosted by American Peabody award-winning comedian, D.L. Hughley. After the publication of her two nonfiction popular science books, Wild Connection and Raised by Animals, Jennifer has been using her expertise to cont...2022-01-0758 min

Wild ConnectionThe Joy of Sweat with Sarah EvertsThis week’s episode is all about sweat, smelling it, hiding it, and people whose job it is to decide what the nature of yours is like. Never let them see you sweat right? Not this week. And before I forget, this is the second in our special WIS series sponsored by the American Geophysical Union’s Sharing Science grant. Sarah Everts is the author of The Joy of Sweat: The Strange Science of Perspiration and she is also a science journalism professor and chair of digital science journalism at Carleton University in Ottawa. To keep u...2022-01-021h 07

Wild ConnectionInto Space with Dr.Katie Mack It is post holiday and before New Years and this episode starts the launch of a special Women in Science Series. I want to acknowledge the sponsor of this series, the American Geophysical Union. Wild Connection was the recipient of their Sharing Science grant and I couldn’t be more thrilled. The James Webb infrared telescope successfully launched this week. You might be wondering why this is a big deal. It’s a big deal because this powerful, well the most powerful, telescope ever built will let astronomers and astrophysicists like my guest, Dr. Katie Mack looks deep in...2021-12-2646 min

Wild ConnectionAnimal Magnetism with Dr. Andres Vidal-GadeaThis episode is a fun one for me because, well, I have ummm navigational difficulties. I should be more precise. I can navigate perfectly well in exactly the opposite direction I should be going. That means if I was a snow goose that was supposed to end up on Pea Island from Alaska I would end up somewhere near the Philippines instead. I have what I call directional dyslexia and I found out that I am not the only one. Dr. Andres Vidal-Gadea is an Associate Professor of Molecular Neuroethology at Illinois State University studying the molecular and cellular...2021-12-191h 14

Science NightA Wild Connection With Dr. Jen VerdolinThis week we talk to Dr. Jen Verdolin, the host of the Wild Connection podcast, about her work studying prairie dogs and her recent visit to Glasgow in an attempt to...SAVE THE WORLD. In the news, we talk about delayed launches, solar satellites, forgotten freezer DNA, and we tease a future interview about our favorite paleo pathway. Our Guest Widely regarded animal behavior scientist, author, and science communicator, Dr. Jennifer Verdolin has been a featured guest on BBC Earth Podcast, National Public Radio, and many others. From 2014-2018 she had a recurring role as a...2021-12-1752 min

Wild ConnectionThe Water Tree Way with Ruth MendelsonMy guest this week is composer, instrumentalist, producer, arranger, editor, and author Ruth Mendelson. She has written award-winning scores for film and television. She teaches at the Berklee College of music and she has written a fantastical, multi-dimensional, treasure hunt fairy tale for children of all ages called The Water Tree Way that will positively alter your trajectory through the world, pointing you towards joy, success and love. We talk about her book, relationships, and how to find joy. To follow Ruth and get your copy of The Water Tree Way you can visit her website. ...2021-12-0659 min

Wild ConnectionEco-Distress and Social Prescribing with Dr. Katherine KennetThis week we are continuing the conversation around some of the issues that came up and din't come up at COP26. My guest is Dr. Katherine Kennet, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and is who is also the social prescribing lead at the Royal College of Psychiatrists Her and I talk about the psychological traumas associated with climate disasters and what we can expect in the future. We also chatted about what the UK is doing to pay attention to mental well-being, including social prescribing. To learn more about the position the Royal College of Psychiatrists is t...2021-11-2859 min

Wild ConnectionNature, Beauty, and Conservation with John de GraafBack from Glasgow after attending COP26. It was intense which is why I am devoting 2 weeks to talk about some of the things that came out of it. I also made a few key observations while there and one of them was that Glasgow needs to clean up it's act. Literally. Pick up your trash. My guest, filmmaker, community organizer and author John de Graaf and I talk about a few more things people can and should do. He’s been a passionate advocate for the environment, written books and made films like Affluenza that highlight how its...2021-11-211h 04

Wild ConnectionThe Call of the Trail with Claire EckardThis week’s episode is all about horses. If we had to give a relationship status on horses, it might likely be “It’s complicated”. Using advanced genetic techniques and analyses, Scientists found a signature genetic event 4000 years ago that revealed that the ancestors of all modern horses were domesticated in what is now southern Russia. Scientists had been on this trail for a while and in 2016 a project known as Pegasus was launched to get to the bottom of it. What they have now pieced together is that humans started artificially breeding this horse and it was genet...2021-11-071h 07

Wild ConnectionThe Spectacular Not Spooky Aye-Aye with Drs. Tim Sefczek and Ed LouisHappy Halloween. After speaking with cultural and conservation ornithologist, J Drew Lanham about the how certain birds are abused and targeted because of the way they look, in our conversation starlings and cormorants specifically, it occurred to me that halloween was the perfect opportunity to talk about this more and give some animals a re-brand. And since Friday the 29th was World Lemur Day, I have two, yes two special guest this week to help us better appreciate one special lemur. The lemur that needs a makeover is the aye-aye. nomis-simon, CC BY 2.0 M...2021-10-311h 28

Wild ConnectionIn the Thicket with J Drew LanhamThis week I’m thrilled to introduce you to a spectacular scientist, author, poet, and well...human. J Drew Lanham is a professor of cultural and conservation ornithology at Clemsen University, he’s a poet laureate of his home county Edgefield, and the author of two books The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man's Love Affair with Nature and Sparrow Envy: Field Guide to Birds and Lesser Beasts Check out this link to order his books and to read some of his poetry. To keep up with Drew on Twitter follow him @wildandincolor Drew g...2021-10-241h 25

Wild ConnectionChange Makers with Rono ChonginioThe Queen of England on a hot mic uttered the words many of us who care about this planet, the lives of others, including other species, feel: It’s really irritating when they talk and don’t do. I would suggest it is more than irritating. ThenPrince William admonished the uber billionaires selling tickets to the edge of space for throwing their money up in the air instead of putting it to use on the ground. Prince William is putting his money where his mouth is. With the Earthshot prize 5 winners announced later today Sunday Oct 17th he is focu...2021-10-171h 01

Wild ConnectionOde to the ExtinctLast week the USFWS released the list of 22 extinct US species and for a minute it was all everyone talked about. The ivory billed woodpecker was on the list having worked its way through the laborious US system of classifying a species as extinct after last being seen and filmed in 1935. Here is link to a video of what it looked like. In total 23 species were on that list. It included 11 birds, eight freshwater mussels, two fish, a bat and a plant. Yes, plants go extinct too. Here is the official list. It takes a l...2021-10-1027 min

Wild ConnectionTruth Lies and Consequences with Lee McIntyreI don’t know if you’ve noticed but there is a lot going on in the world and a lot of misinformation being spread. This past week YouTube committed to removing anything containing anti vaccine misinformation. That includes anything related to vaccines causing autism, which they don’t, cancer, which they don't, microchips, which they don’t have, and so on. In an unprecedented step they also committed to terminating the accounts of anti-vaccine influencers that spread this type of false information. It is timely because Youtube came up in this week’s episode. In a time of mistrust...2021-10-031h 15

Wild ConnectionFor the Love of K9s with John-Tyler BinfetHi Everyone and welcome back to Wild Connection: The Podcast. This week’s episode is pretty special because we are talking about how service animals not only improve well-being but sometimes they save our lives by the love, kindness, compassion, and attentiveness they give us. One thing that came up in the episode that I have not spoken about is the loss of my support, my family, my beloved companion, best friend, my joy and my breath for 18 years, Senor Antonio Buttones. I’m not ready to talk a whole bunch about him or the loss, but I do want...2021-09-2652 min

Wild ConnectionWhat‘s All the Phallus About?Hi Everyone! Welcome back. We’ve been on a bit of a break here at Wild Connection: The Podcast but we are back and this is the start of Season 2. And to kick things off we are talking penises, personality, and well maybe even penises with personality. This week's guest guiding us through these fascinating topics is Associate Professor J Matt Hoch of Nova Southeastern University. I was recently in Iceland, a place I love for the nature, the people, and the cultural history. When in Iceland something you might notice is that there are a lot of...2021-09-1938 min

Wild ConnectionSubterranean: Fracking and its consequences with Colin JerolmackHi everyone and welcome to another great episode of Wild Connection: The Podcast. We were off for two weeks working on a few projects so more on that in the coming weeks. This week I talk with Colin Jerolmack, Associate Professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies at NYU about his book Up To Heaven And Down To Hell: Fracking Freedom And Community In An American Town I recorded this before the monster heat wave that hit the pacific NW and British Columbia. Why is this relevant? Methane is probably the most consequential greenhouse gas and that is...2021-07-181h 10

Wild ConnectionOptimistic Conservation with Craig BruceWelcome back everyone for another great episode of Wild Connection the Podcast. One of the many reasons I love doing this podcast is getting to highlight some of the people I have known or worked with in the area of conservation. I have been so fortunate to connect with some incredible people over the years and my guest this week, international wildlife conservation expert Craig Bruce, is one of them. As you will hear Craig has dedicated his life to conservation, sustainable utilization, and community engagement. Although the latter two are rather trendy right now, he has been practicing...2021-06-271h 14

Wild ConnectionThe Way of the BoobyHappy Father’s Day Everyone and this week’s episode features one of the great dads that co-parents with mom. The Nazca Booby. I am talk to Dr. Dave Anderson, a biologist and professor at Wake forest University about these incredible birds, what they teach us about parenting, stress, and how we change the ways we cope after trauma. We also learn how important dads are to the success of a Nazca booby family. And not just in boobies, but also in albatrosses. His work, along with that of several colleagues is revealing how the lifestyle and needs...2021-06-201h 05

Wild ConnectionA JEDI's Heart with Dr. Thomas RaShad Easley (a.k.a. RaShad Eas)Welcome back everyone and this episode is really special. A few years ago I had the honor and privilege of meeting Dr. Thomas Rashad Easley aka RaShad Eas. He is a certified diversity consultant and the Assistant Dean of Community and Inclusion at the Yale School of the Environment but he is so much more. He’s also a passionate human being, a former campus pastor, a scientist, a forester, an author, a musician,and a fierce not holding back, I am here kind of man. And luckily for me, my friend. And wouldn’t you know it he agree...2021-06-141h 26

Wild ConnectionSong of the CicadaWelcome back everyone. This is episode 17 and this week I’ve got a special guest who is going to talk about something happening right now. You say cicada I say cicada and Dr Floyd Shockley says cover your ears because it's going to be LOUD. Right here in the United States, primarily along the eastern seaboard it was a magical time beginning around mid-May. Brood 10 was emerging and this only happens for this group every 17 years. That means this generation was laid in 2004! The next generation of brood 10 won’t happen until 2038! Even though I recorded this episo...2021-06-061h 06

Wild ConnectionThe Lost LocustWelcome back to Wild Connection: The Podcast. I’m your host Dr. Jen and this week I am back with Dr. Jeffrey Lockwood, Prof of Natural Sciences and Humanities at the University of Wyoming. He’s also a librettist and This week we are talking all about locusts. From the Pharaohs of Egypt to the cattle farmers of the present, locusts have a pretty bad reputation. We’re talking a plague of biblical proportion and its happening right now. If you want to eat some locusts here is a good recipe: https://www.greenprophet.com/2013/03/feastin...2021-05-3158 min

Wild ConnectionConscripted: Our unholy alliance with insects featuring author Dr. Jeffrey LockwoodToday's episode is all about insects and is a theme for the next 3 weeks. I discovered Dr. Jeff Lockwood, a Professor of Natural Science and the Humanities at the university of Wyoming, when I was doing research for episode 9, Love is a Battlefield, I came across his work sharing how insects have been used as weapons in human warfare. That stopped me in my tracks and I knew I had to dig deeper. After much digging and reading it was clear that I needed two episodes to cover this special topic. This is Part I. From direct attacks and...2021-05-231h 02

Wild ConnectionWhat's On Your Mind? Exploring cognition and consciousness in other animals with Dr. Kristy BiolsiToday's episode tackles a BIG question: What is cognition and consciousness and do other species have it? That's not all though, my guest Dr. Kristy Biolsi, Associate Professor of Psychology at St. Francis College (@SFCNY) in Brooklyn Heights NY and co-founder and Director of the Center for the Study of Pinniped Ecology and Cognition (C-SPEC) talks to us about what she's discovering about the cognitive abilities of seals as well as why seals are back in New York City waterways. During this podcast we also chat about safe ways to enjoy seals and what you can...2021-05-161h 07

Wild ConnectionEruptions: Volcanoes and SocietyThis week its all about volcanoes. And not just about eruptions, of which there have been two significant ones recently. There is so much interesting history surrounding how people cope and live around such a potentially dangerous natural phenomenon and the societal factors that shape who is impacted, who recovers and who doesn’t when there is an eruption. To tell us about all of that is a brilliant scientist, Dr. Jazmin Scarlett. You can keep up with all the amazing work Dr. Jazmin Scarlett is doing by following her on Twitter : @scarlett_jazmin Or by...2021-05-091h 11

Wild ConnectionMuddy Waters: Humans and Elephants Part IIWelcome back everyone. This week is Part 2 of my interview with geographer Dr. Jacob Shell. He specializes in human transportation networks that rely on animals. His book, Giants of the Monsoon forest: Living and Working with Elephants, is a thought provoking read. If you haven’t heard part one, please do listen as that’s where we talk about the history of humans using elephants, talk about why Asian elephants are still used while African elephants are not, and where he describes how new elephants are captured. We left off on the cusp of talking about how continued use of el...2021-05-021h 26

Wild ConnectionMuddy Waters: Humans and ElephantsHi everyone. This week is Part I of a 2 part interview I had with Dr. Jacob Shell is a geographer that specializes in transportation networks and the interface between humans and other animals when it comes to getting around. We talk about one of his books, Giants of the Monsoon Forest: Living and Working with Elephants. His work and this book really examines so many aspects of how connected we all are that we just couldn’t cover it all in one podcast. When we consider how we use other species to meet our needs, one has to ask, ar...2021-04-2549 min

Wild ConnectionPersons of the ForestIt is Earth Day tomorrow April 22, so this episode is coming out a little late. As a celebration of Earth Day, my guest Dr. Gary Shapiro and I talk about orangutans, the not for profit that he co-founded with his wife, and how becoming aware and researching the nuances of the difficult ecological problems we are facing is something we should all commit to this Earth Day 2021. To learn more about the organization, Orang Utan Republic visit their website at https://www.orangutanrepublik.org You can also follow them on Twitter @OURF and Fac...2021-04-211h 17

Wild ConnectionLove is a BattlefieldToday I am talking about insects, their weapons, how they are used in love and war, and how some scientists curious about why insects have elaborate weaponry use a bit of creativity to get some answers. One of those scientists, Dr. Zach Emberts is my guest today. He studies animal behavior and the evolution of anima weapons with a focus on insects. Dr. Emberts is a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona. The research we are talking about today was done in co...2021-04-1139 min

Wild ConnectionIf the Bite FitsIn this episode I talk with Dr. Adam- Hartstone-Rose whose bustling functional morphology and comparative anatomy lab at NCSU is not just giving us insights into the relationship between jaws and diet but is a place of mentoring for the next generation of scientists. If you are digging the show subscribe and share it so others can enjoy it too. You can follow the show on Itunes, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also follow the show on Twitter: @WildConnectPod You can also follow me on Twitter: @realdrjen Instagram: @rea...2021-04-041h 09

Wild ConnectionEcological Grief- A Conversation with Nathaniel PopkinThis episode is about our relationship to nature, how no matter how passionately you care about the planet you are complicit in its destruction by merely existing, and what, in face of calamity can we actually do about it? Nathaniel Popkin, novelist, essayist, editor, documentary writer, and critic has released a new book called To Reach the Spring: From Complicity to Consciousness in the Age of the Eco-Crisis brings to the forefront all of these aspects. In our conversation we talk about environmental advocacy, the inequality of influence, decolonization, and integration of...2021-03-141h 18

Wild ConnectionButterflies: The Pandas of the SkyThis episode is all about butterflies, or the pandas of the sky. Check out this cool art I had my friend and artist extraordinaire, Kry Hookuh create. You can check out her work at kryshookuhdoodles.com and follow her on Instagram @kryhookuh With the release of two new papers looking at what is happening to butterflies as a consequence of climate change, Katy Prudic, Assistant Professor of Data and Citizen Science in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona and colleagues are revealing that big changes are happening for butterflies. One...2021-03-0756 min

Wild ConnectionLook Who's TalkingThis week's episode explores what we know about language, cognition and emotional intelligence in other animals. I talk with Con Slobodhcikoff, CEO of Zoolingua and author of Chasing Dr. Doolittle: Learning the Language of Animals. You can find out more about Dr. Con at his website https://www.conslobodchikoff.com and you can order a copy of his thoughtful and provocative book here. He is at the forefront of utilizing new technology like artificial intelligence to decode the language of other species. A lot of us already know that our companion animals communicate with us. Whether its do...2021-02-281h 03

Wild ConnectionAn Ape's Ethic- A Conversation With Gregory TagueWelcome to the fourth episode of Wild Connection The Podcast. In this episode I share a little about how I came to even study animal behavior, some of my early experiences with great apes, and talk with literary scholar Gregory Tague about what he calls an ape ethic. I got my start as a volunteer for the Center for Great Apes (https://www.centerforgreatapes.org), a sanctuary dedicated to providing a safe haven of life long care for chimpanzees and orangutans in need of a home. They are always in need of donations, so please consider giving. Y...2021-02-211h 15

Wild ConnectionThe Animal Pocket Guide to DatingHappy Valentine's Day! While other animals celebrate their unions more than once a year we humans have taken the single anniversary, single holiday, and otherwise infrequent approach. Our dating lives are filled with challenges and the same is true for other species. Like so many other species, we have to figure out how to date and mate successfully. As hard as that is, talking about it seems even more challenging. This is where other species can help. You just might find that discussing dancing prairie chickens, picky lionesses, or cheating swans makes the perfect segue into talking ab...2021-02-1419 min

Wild ConnectionWayTo Light Up A RoomThis episode is about bioluminescence, why animals have it, the recent discovery that loads of mammals might just glow, and how the idea for one human invention was sparked by a creature that glows. When the story broke recently that Tasmansian devils are bioluminescent they joined the ranks of the platypus, the puffin, and quite a few other species. I knew it was time to get to the bottom of why so many animals are unexpectedly glowing. To help I was lucky enough to talk to Dr. Kenny Travouillon the Curator of Mammals at the Western Museum of Australia i...2021-02-0739 min

Wild ConnectionMy What Big Eye Sockets You Have To start off the very first season I was able to snag an interview with Dr. Julie Meachen, vertebrate paleontologist specializing in Ice Age carnivores who is an Associate Professor of Anatomy at Des Moines University. Her and her collaborators have been in the news a lot lately. We’ll also get to talk about all the exciting discoveries she and her collaborators are making a little later in the episode. You can follow her on Instagram @sabercatwoman and @DesMoinesUniv A chance discovery of a deer skull while hiking was exciting because of my love of...2021-01-3152 min $Amy Alkon\'s HumanLab: The Science Between Us$ Amy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between UsFlirt Science: Amy Alkon & Dr. Jennifer Verdolin on how to flirt like a masterHumanLab: The Science Between Us, with Amy Alkon and Dr. Jennifer Verdolin.Science-based advice columnist and author Amy Alkon and animal behaviorist and author Dr. Jennifer Verdolin lay out science news you can use to solve your relationship problems or just improve your relationships and have a better life. Join us tonight for an enlightening show on flirting. It turns out that flirting is anything but frivolous. In fact, understanding the science of flirting and mastering the most powerful techniques is the way to both get love in your life and have it stick around. Tune in to f...2019-05-0631 min

Craft of CharismaSocial and Mating Behavior in Humans vs. Animals - with Dr. Jennifer VerdolinGuest Introduction: Dr. Jennifer Verdolin is an animal behavior researcher specializing in social and mating behavior. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Duke University. Jennifer is the author of two books: “Wild Connection: What Animal Courtship and Mating Tell Us About Human Relationships” and “Raised by Animals: The Surprising New Science of Animal Family Dynamics.” Jennifer was also a long-time featured guest on the popular DL Hughley Show, where she dished out relationship advice. Interview Summary: In this interview, Jennifer opens by talking about first impressions, and how humans a...2018-08-2200 min $Amy Alkon\'s HumanLab: The Science Between Us$ Amy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between UsFlirt Science: Amy Alkon & Dr. Jennifer Verdolin on how to flirt like a masterHumanLab: The Science Between Us, with Amy Alkon and Dr. Jennifer Verdolin.Science-based advice columnist and author Amy Alkon and animal behaviorist and author Dr. Jennifer Verdolin lay out science news you can use to solve your relationship problems or just improve your relationships and have a better life. Join us tonight for an enlightening show on flirting. It turns out that flirting is anything but frivolous. In fact, understanding the science of flirting and mastering the most powerful techniques is the way to both get love in your life and have it stick around. Tune in to f...2018-04-2331 min