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Into The Wild Nature News - Week 38 - Honey Bee Bullsh*t & A City of No AdsThis week on Nature News, Ryan starts with a story that Nadia ranks in the top 3 of "Most Pointless Stories" about honey bees being used to help people of the working world connect with nature BUT, it does spark a good conversation about nature connection. Nadia then follows up with a story from Amsterdam & how soon there will be no billboard advertising for climate harming goods! Show notes: Links to all stories: Honey Bees at Work / No Ads / Stopping Plastic Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help su...

2026-02-1126 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 37 - Seagrass, Climate Media & Heating with Indy Greene!Nerds, welcome to the first Nature News WITH A GUEST! Each month we will be bringing in a new voice to help Nadia & Ryan report on the latest nature, wildlife & conservation news. Week 37 is starting with Into The Wild's OG pal, Indy Greene! Show notes: Links to all stories: Seagrass / Climate Reporting / Heating Homes Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod Ch...

2026-01-2840 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 36 - A New National Park, Elephants in Africa & Stolen PeregrinesNerd this week's news takes some critical thinking so put your nuance hats on! A new national park in Chile has all the good feels on paper but when we struggle to hear how indigenous people of the area feel, it gives us a bit of an ick. Africa's Elephant populations are all over the place from Botswana to Sudan, so how do we manage their conservation? And finally a story that shocked both Ryan & Nadia, stolen Peregrine falcons end up in the UAE....WHAT?? Show notes: Links to all stories: Chile Nation Park / Elephants / Peregrines

2026-01-2136 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 35 - The First One of 2026!Nerds! We are BACK! 2026 is here & Ryan & Nadia are reporting on global news stories about the world of wildlife, conservation & nature. Policy, Elk & Stingless bees are the focus of week 35 so strap yourself in & LET's GO! Show notes: Links to all episodes mentioned: Elk / Stingless Bees Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSk...

2026-01-1430 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 34 - The Last One of 2025Nerds, it's the last Nature News of 2025 as we all prep our homes for Christmas & fill the fridges with an incredible amount of food & drink. For the last week, Nadia takes us back through 2 news stories through the year to give us some updates & Ryan closes with revisiting Into The Wild's mini series of 2025, Journey Back to Namibia. From the pod, we wish you the most happiest Christmas & we will see you in the new year! Show notes: Links to all episodes mentioned: Nature Room 101 Live / Journey Back to Namibia Ep1 / Ep2 / Ep3...

2025-12-1740 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 33 - Denmark Fueling Some Confusion & Columbia Fueling PositivityThis week on Nature News we are all about fuel......of the fossil kind. Nadia starts with a story from Demark, which is one of capturing carbon to store back where they found it but, is this truly the solution? Next Ryan shares some news from Columbia about some fossil fuel bans which sound a bit more of a way forward. Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Denmark Carbon Capture / Columbia Fossil Fuel Ban Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, y...

2025-12-1032 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 31 - Snail Hunt Is On & Absolute Cop Out!Nerds welcome to Week 31 of your nature news fix & after a beautiful little story about a hair snail, we move on to something harder to handle. Okay, after protests from indigenous communities, many debates & talks & constant news reporting, COP30 is finished & Nadia & Ryan do their best to give you an update on the event & agreements. Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Hairy Snail / Cop30 / More Cop Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off d...

2025-11-2636 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 30 - Can We Build It? & Bacteria Could Save The Day!Nerds, let's start by saying yes, Ryan & Nadia's nature highlights are becoming a bit desperate so why not get in touch on email (intothewildpod@gmail.com) or DM on Instagram (link below) so we can share YOUR nature highlight from the week! Onto Week 30 of Nature News, we start with a new way to deter those herring gulls from your chips & move on to an in-depth discussion about Labour's plan to build a lot of new homes but without looking after nature. Finishing with a new report on an ocean bacteria that can digest PET plastic!

2025-11-1933 min

Into The Wild Communicating Conservation with Ezz Miles & Ajay Tegala Recorded LIVE at Global Birdfair 2025Nerds Nature News is on hold this week while we step in to release a "round the table" chat recorded live at Global Birdfair back in July of this year. Nadia & Ryan were joined by conservationists Ajay Tegala & Ezz Miles to talk about the art (yes, we are using the word art) of communicating conservation in 2025. From how it's changed to what needs to change. Follow our guests: Ezz Miles / Ajay Tegala Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you c...

2025-11-1228 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 28 - COP30 & The AmazonOn this week's nature news, Nadia & Ryan have a big natter about COP30 in Belem, Brazil after Greenpeace report on a big oil extraction from The Amazon rainforest just weeks before the event. We are then joined by the wonderful Mary Colwell to give a quick update on the UK's Natural History GCSE! Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Oil Extraction in The Amazon / Pakayaku Protect Forest Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or...

2025-10-2929 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 27 - Ecocide See Ya & Tipping Points!On this weeks nature news Nadia kicks off with a potentially trailblazing bill from Scottish Parliament to criminalise actions that are defined as ecocide. Ryan shares an up beat story about re-wriggling a chalk stream in Hertfordshire before ending on some thoughts & feelings about the recent global temperatures causing natural tipping points. Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Ecocide / Rewiggling / Tipping Points Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a m...

2025-10-2237 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 24 - England is DRY & Ozone Layer Update!This week Ryan & Nadia responsibly crack open a beer as they learn how dry it has actually been in England so far in 2025 & what that means for autumn & winter. Then we are ducking back into 1990s science & learning about the ozone layer & how that old issue got resolved. Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Dry England / Ozone Layer / Feral Honey Bees! Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly t...

2025-09-2438 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 23 - Down with the Burn & Tourism Booms!Nerds, Into The Wild is back! We are back with weekly Nature News after our summer off & we are jumping straight into some juicy wildlife stories for you along with some exciting things for Into The Wild! On week 23 we have reintroduction stories, policy updates from deep peat burning & 30 by 30, tourism booms in Nepal AND Koala chlamydial (yeah, Ryan didn't see the last one coming either). Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Water Voles / Deep Peat Burning / Tourism Boom in Nepal / 30 x 30 / Koala's Support us: If you'd like to say "c...

2025-09-1737 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 22 - The Mid Year FinalNerds! Can you believe we've been sharing nature news for 6 months! Because we certainly can't. Week 22 will be our mid year final whilst Nadia & Ryan take summer off to recoup & prepare for exciting new things to come in September.....(seriously, some VERY, exciting new things to come). But on this mid year final, Ryan & Nadia both share some beautiful butterfly stories plus Nadia gives some insight to how much on an environmental impact the Gaza conflict has had & we both question, "why isn't this being called out by wildlife NGOs?". Show notes: Links to all...

2025-07-0930 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 21 - I Spy An Eco Activist & Tarantulas In The PostWeek 21 of Nature News is a race against time as Ryan sits in his London flat, in 32C, no air con or fan & old tepid water to survive. But back to reality, Nadia shares a story of how an activist who works to uncover the horrible story of salmon farming is suddenly a victim of intense surveillance by a private spy company, yeah, you read that right. And Ryan tells of a new study that uncovers the dark world of tarantulas & the illegal pet trade. Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Parrots Swearing / Orcas...

2025-07-0229 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 20 - Some Updates & A Budget RundownOn this week's Nature News, Ryan & Nadia revisit 2 stories from the last 6 months to give an update on their progress OR their complete u-turn. Nadia then gives us all a nature rundown of the Labour governments budget & what this could or couldn't mean for biodiversity in the UK. Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Labour's Budget on Nature Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko...

2025-06-2528 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 19 - That Land is My Land & Nuclear Waste of Time?Listener Note: We got some very handy feedback that our audio had been on the quieter side recently so we did some investigating & made some adaptations......basically, it should be louder now so be careful on those ears! Land reform isn't a new topic for us to cover on Into The Wild but celebrating some good news on the theme is! Ryan shares a story from California about the Yurok tribe & Nadia gives us the low down & some thoughts about a nuclear power plant in the south of England. Show notes: Links to...

2025-06-1824 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 16 - Brilliant Buzzing Bees & Vultures In NeedWeek 16 of Nature News is a packed one as Ryan & Nadia unpack stories from plants being able to detect the buzzing of bees to produce more pollen, to terrible news from South Africa regarding recent poaching of vultures PLUS a laughable story from TimeOut London warning us all of a terrifying increase of...*checks notes* adders. Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Adders in London / Vultures in SA / Buzzing Bees / Camping on Dartmoor Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you ca...

2025-05-2828 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 15 - Omega Block & DAM That's Some Good News!If you're in the UK, it's not secret that spring has sprung with some unusually hot & dry weather. Whilst we often blame this on the climate crisis, do we actually know what's causing it? Well, luckily Nadia wondered this & found the news explaining it. Ryan then shares some news about river blockages throughout Europe & how their numbers are, every so slightly, dwindling. Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Omega Block / Dams in Europe / Into The Wild - River Ep / NNR Bradford Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild t...

2025-05-2123 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 14 - Risky Wind Farm & Snow Leopard Head CountLook, we all want to head towards green energy.....right? But are we too quick to say yes before we've looked at the impact of producing it? Nadia unpacks a story about a huge wind farm that could likely be devastating for seabirds. Ryan then takes us over to Nepal to share some shocking facts about air pollution & a recent survey of snow leopards. Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Wind Farms / Air Pollution in Nepal / Snow Leopards / Tardigrade Tatts! Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & he...

2025-05-1425 min

Into The Wild Journey Back to Namibia: Climate Changes CommunityCommunity is a word that comes up a lot on our podcast, & it's certainly come up a lot during this mini series. On the final episode of Journey Back to Namibia, Ryan & Nadia talk with a farmer called Vicky & a conservancy committee member called Anna about how the climate crisis & the draught impact a community & what is needed to support it's people. Guest appearances: Vicky Festus - farmer in #Gaingu Conservancy. Annalize Streidwolf - conservancy committee member for #Gaingu Conservancy. Show notes: NACSO Website Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the...

2025-05-0657 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 13 - The People Want Action & Dragons Fly North!Sometimes we think it's just the people in our naturey bubble that want political action to tackle the climate crisis BUT Nadia runs down a story telling us how researchers have learned that the global population more than favour the side for change. Then it's White faced darters that are in the news when Ryan shares how a new potential hot spot for the rare species could be their new home up north in the UK. Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: People Want Action / OAP Oyster Catchers / White Faced Darters / Lynx Bred In UK

2025-04-3026 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 12 - Paw Patrol & Toby Wood-CarveryIf it's one thing that makes Ryan overjoyed, it's when his two worlds collide positively. Dogs & wildlife! Ryan shares the news of 2 two canines down under who are helping to find a critically endangered lizard. Nadia, beautifully, unpacks the recent news story of an ancient English oak that got chopped down in Enfield after a the restaurant chain, Toby Carvery, shared their concerns. Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Dogs Finding Lizards / Mini Colossal Squid / English Oak / Tree Protection Orders Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & he...

2025-04-2323 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 11 - Elephants Are Coming & Ban The BurnConflicts with wildlife isn't something Into The Wild shy's away from on the show & on Nature News this week, Ryan shares a new innovative way to create an early warning system for the people of Valparai in India. Nadia then jumps in to share some news, of course after sharing some recent wildlife click bait, on the proposal to complete ban the burning of deep peat on any land in the UK! Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Elephants in Valparai / Burning Peat Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into T...

2025-04-1621 min

Into The Wild Journey Back to Namibia: Food & FarmingNerds, let's jump in to episode 3 of Journey Back to Namibia. In episode 3, Ryan & Nadia jump into one of the most important topics for rural people in Namibia. Food & farming. They are joined by two farmers, Uaperendua & Joseph to hear about how farming has changed during the drought & what support they need to be able to provide food security for their community. Guest appearances: Uaperendua Muzuma & Joseph Muzuma - farmers in Ehi Rovipuka Conservancy. Siegfried Muzuma - conservancy committee member & our translator for this episode. Show notes: NACSO Website Support us: If...

2025-04-0744 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 10 - Pests Aside & A New New ForestThis week Ryan finds himself questioning whether he's being pest-imistic that a 10% reduction in harmful pesticides on UK farms isn't enough.....surely we can be doing better? After sharing some random news about a huge block of ice hanging around outside South Georgia, Nadia tells us all about the new plans for 20 millions trees being planted in the south of England! Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Whoppi Iceberg / Pesticides / New Trees! Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can m...

2025-04-0224 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 9 - Crying Wolf & You've Got WhaleFighting food waste is always on the agenda for many countries but how on earth does opening up the law to hunt wolves help with that? Spain recent took a vote & Ryan explains the thinking behind this......but would it work? Nadia shares some shocking statistics about whales & how new AI technology could help make them......less shocking. Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Wolves in Spain/Whales & Boats Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one o...

2025-03-2622 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 8 - Stateside Peregrine Falcons & A Risky RoadJust a few decades after peregrine falcons make a comeback in USA, a new threat appears as conservationists notice declines in breeding populations & Nadia dives into what the heck is going on! Ryan shares a story from the Amazon Rainforest as the city of Belem prepares for COP30 in Autumn this year but are the consequences too much to justify the preparations? Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Peregrine Falcons / Amazon Rainforest Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can m...

2025-03-1922 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 7 - Community Care & Polar Bear TradeIf it's one word you hear us mention a lot it's "community" & on this week's Nature News, Nadia once again shows the power it can have. A community in Sussex, UK, that have worked together & managed to get council agreed rights to the River Ouse. Ryan then tackles a tricky story of Polar Bear hunting & trade in Canada & a recent article calling out WWF for facilitating in both of these but......is it that simple? Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Woolly Mice / River Ouse / Polar Bear WWF Article / Polar Bear Official Hunting Regulations ...

2025-03-1221 min

Into The Wild Journey Back to Namibia: When The Rain StopsNerds, it's time for episode 2 of Journey Back to Namibia, When The Rain Stops. In this episode Ryan & Nadia share the human element to the climate crisis & explore the extreme weather event of droughts. What they look like, how they take shape & what challenges they can bring to people. Monaliza Siebes, a farmer from Houtini Farm in the #Gaingu conservancy also shares her story & experience from living in this region & witnessing the environmental & social change she has seen over the last 3 decades. Guest appearances: Monaliza Siebes. Farmer from Houtini Farm in the #Gaingu conservancy. Show n...

2025-03-0347 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 6 - Grade A Mistake & Pet PesticidesRyan & Nadia may be thinking just within their bubble but surely we all would have loved to study natural history at GCSE? This week Nadia gives updates on this old Tory policy to welcome the new school topic at GCSE level in the UK that seems to keep being shelved & Ryan gives a run down on a recent article about song birds being affected by dog flea & tick treatment. Show notes: Find all the links to news here: Natural History GCSE / Dog Flea & Tick Article / River Action Nando Campaign Support us: If you'd like to s...

2025-02-2624 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 5 - Who Let The Pigs Out & A Mountain with Rights!Ryan & Nadia find themselves, once again, asking the question "who is releasing these animals?" as they take a look at the recent news story of 9 feral pigs wondering freely around the Cairngorms National Park just a few miles away from where the illegally released lynx were found just 5 weeks ago. Nadia then follows up with some inspiring news of a new piece of legislation passed in New Zealand that could pave the way for nature protection in other countries. Show notes: Find all the links to news here: Pigs in Scotland / Taranaki Mounga Support us...

2025-02-1922 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 4 - Pesky Newts & Climate WIN!Some good & some frustrating on this week's Nature News. Nadia unpacks some rather silly words that the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Racheal Reeves said about housing & bats & newts (what a combo). Ryan then gives a rundown on a recent win for the anti fossil fuel campaign with the courts ruling in favour of Rosebank & Jackdaw being unlawful! Show notes: Find all the links to news here: Rosebank/Jackdaw & Rachel Reeves Comment Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you...

2025-02-1224 min

Into The Wild Journey Back to Namibia: The Story BeginsWelcome to Into The Wild's new mini series, Journey Back to Namibia. Across 4 episodes, Ryan & Nadia will explore the impacts of the climate crisis in rural Namibia & share words, experiences & stories from those most affected. We start at the beginning. Fires, floods, storms & hurricanes. Severe weather patterns & events, brought on or exacerbated by the climate crisis often make headline news, but there is one that is missed. It's subtle but intense. It impacts people hugely, but slower. Droughts. In episode 1, as the title suggests, Ryan & Nadia guide you through Namibia & give context to this incredible...

2025-02-0337 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 3 - Ergh Trump & Driven Me MadErgh, he's back & we WISH we meant Voldemort. This week's dose of Nature News, Ryan & Nadia unpack what Trumps first 48 hours in office has looked like & how we truly feel about it. Nadia also shares Labour's plan (or rather, no plan) on driven grouse shooting in the UK BUT it's not all bad news, the Marine Conservation Society announce the return of the deposit return scheme in England for 2026. Guest Appearance: Caroline Lucas Show notes: Find all links to news/petitions here: Wild Justice's Gov Petition & Deposit Return Scheme Support us: If...

2025-01-2923 min

Into The Wild Nature News - Week 1 - Rogue Lynx & City of FlamesNerds welcome to our first of many! It's our new weekly show, Nature News. Each week Ryan & Nadia will unpack some recent stories or events from around the world that impact the natural world. This week its the wildfires in LA that has been dominating the news. With lives lost & homes destroyed, the symptoms of the climate crisis are being felt hard in this US city. Jumping back to the UK & 4 cats have been all the talk in the nature community due to some lynx being illegally released in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park. Show notes...

2025-01-1524 min

Into The Wild S2E10: Into The Wild's Christmas Party: T'is The Season To Get Nerdy!Before the episode begins, Nadia & Ryan would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has listened, shared or been a part of Into The Wild in 2024. Secondly, a massive hug & thank you to the Royal Entomological Society, for supporting us this year! Nerds, grab a bottle, put the Christmas jumper on & order an Uber because you're all invited to Ryan & Nadia's for the annual Christmas party! Joining the festive fun this year is Megan McCubbin, Indy Greene, Sophie Pavelle & Emma Brisdion where, as well as a good 'ol merry catch up, they ar...

2024-12-161h 25

Into The Wild Bonus Episode: Nature Room 101 LIVE at Global BirdfairNerds, the vault is back! Our next live show that we recorded at Global Birdfair back in summer 2024 is now ready for your ears. Featuring Mya Bambrick, Nick Acheson & Elle Kaye, Ryan & Nadia return to the stage with the travel vault of Nature Room 101 to what things our guests & audience put forward to be locked away for good! If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia...

2024-12-1146 min

Into The Wild Bonus Episode: Raising Hare with Chloe DaltonNature books come in all kinds of different stories & sometimes, it's the ones of direct experience & unique life storytelling that get you hooked the most. This was certainly the case for us when we read Chloe Dalton's debut book, Raising Hare. For this bonus episode, Ryan was invited to interview Chloe at a wonderful independent bookshop, Word on the Street in Ashtead, Surrey, where he asked more about what life was like during the COVID pandemic for Chloe raising a hare whilst everyone else was raising banana bread. To grab a copy of this wonderful...

2024-11-2747 min

Into The Wild S2E9: Autumn: Get Cosy Round The Fire with Ryan & NadiaLight the fire (or put the YouTube fire TV on), grab a bowl of soup, put your slippers on & take a generic photo of you holding an orange oak leaf for the gram because IT'S AUTUMN! This episode, Ryan & Nadia jump into the pile of leaves of autumn to explore why leaves turn brown, ask "do insects hibernate?" & learn a bit about the world of bats! Guest appearances by Ash Whiffin & Mel Parker. RES Links: - Insects & Rhino Poaching - Large Blue Butterfly Research - Grasshopper Event 6...

2024-10-281h 01

Into The Wild S2E8: Nature Room 101 LIVE at Global Birdfair!Nerds get ready for some nature chaos with the first of 2 live shows recorded at 2024's Global Birdfair. Featuring Nick Baker, Lucy Lapwing & Hannah Bourne-Taylor, Ryan & Nadia return to the stage with the travel vault of Nature Room 101 to what things our guests & audience put forward to be locked away for good! This year Into The Wild is proudly supported by the Royal Entomological Society. A fabulous society dedicated to insect science. To read more about joining the RES's Associate Membership, click here If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The W...

2024-09-301h 01

Into The Wild S2E8: Nature Room 101 LIVE from Global Birdfair!Nerds get ready for some nature chaos with the first of 2 live shows recorded at 2024's Global Birdfair. Featuring Nick Baker, Lucy Lapwing & Hannah Bourne-Taylor, Ryan & Nadia return to the stage with the travel vault of Nature Room 101 to what things our guests & audience put forward to be locked away for good! This year Into The Wild is proudly supported by the Royal Entomological Society. A fabulous society dedicated to insect science. To read more about joining the RES's Associate Membership, click here If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The...

2024-09-301h 01

Into The Wild S2E6: UK's National Parks: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly"National Parks in the UK are the crumpets of the nature industry" - Ryan Dalton, 2024 It's a quote Ryan stands behind & claims it makes sense but those that don't follow let's explain. National Parks are celebrating their 75th anniversary this year in the UK & whilst we have all heard of the term, do many of us know what they are? How they were established? What was their purpose? And whether they are achieving their aim? Well nerds, don't worry, Into The Wild has your back! Strap yourselves in to learn all about the UK's National...

2024-07-2952 min

Into The Wild S2E5: Nature Room 101 with Isla Hodgson & Rory CrawfordRyan & Nadia have grabbed the keys, put their PPE on & told their guests to stand back as they carefully open the vault door of Nature Room 101 for a new round of applicants to be put forward to join ticks, pheasants, cave centipedes, wind, bogs, deer & Himalayan balsam. This round we welcome marine conservationist & Save Our Seas podcast host Isla Hodgson & CBeebies nature presenter Rory Crawford to ask them their Online Nature Gripes, Mundane Mammal & Worst Weather! To follow our guests on the 'ol socials, follow them at Isla Hodgson & Rory Crawford. To check...

2024-06-241h 07

Into The Wild S2E4: Insect Pollination: It's Not Just Bees!In the last decade there has been a HUGE (& successful) push for people to appreciate bees & the work they do to pollinate not just flowers in the wild, but food crops to feed ourselves & it's not surprise why the bee was chosen. They are fluffy. They are cute. They are.....sexy, BUT... When it comes in insects that pollinate plants, again, including food crops, it's more than just bees & in some cases.....it's a lot more than just bees. Join Ryan & Nadia this month as they delve in to learn about some less sexy insects that are...

2024-05-2857 min

Into The Wild Bonus Episode: Braving The Cold with The London Wildlife TrustGRAB YOUR THERMALS NERDS, IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT WINTER!! If we ask ourselves honestly, winter is the season that can feel like it holds the most barriers up when it comes to us getting out & connecting with nature but is it really that hard? Can we still see wildlife in the cold frosty months? On this bonus episode Ryan & Nadia speak with the London Wildlife Trust to explore just how much there is to see in this often dreaded season & what it can do to support our health, both mentally & physically. Guest...

2024-02-1658 min

Into The Wild Nature Room 101 with Charlie Bingham & Ben PorterNERDS! We have a SUPER EXCITING announcement for the new year in the form of a new partnership BUT we will let you hear all about that on this episode! On with the show & for the first one of 2024, Nadia & Ryan aren't messing around as they open the dreaded door of the Nature Room 101 vault once again. This time author & naturalist Charlie Bingham & wildlife photographer Ben Porter join us to share their Worst Weather, Creepy Thing That Creepith & their Habitat Hates. Follow our guests on socials at Charlie Bingham & Ben Porter.

2024-01-2955 min

Into The Wild Into The Wild’s Christmas Party: Merry Nerd-masDECK THE HALLS WITH ALL THINGS NATUREY FA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA Welcome to the last episode of 2023. It's been a hurricane of a year but nerds, you did it & we are here to celebrate with the Into The Wild Christmas Party featuring a chat with taxidermist Elle Kaye. Before the party starts, Elle joins Ryan for a chat about the world of taxidermy. From how this fascinating industry grabbed her attention & how the artform is done to where the heck Elle gets the animals from. If you'd like to...

2023-12-231h 12

Into The Wild S1:E7: Gardens for People & Wildlife: When the Growing Gets Tough.A garden, the thing many of us hope to have & I'm sure many of you fellow nerds join us in hoping to one day turn it into a beautiful space for local wildlife BUT how have gardens in the UK changed over the years? What value can they hold for nature but also for people & their wellbeing & their outlook on the natural world? In this episode, Nadia & Ryan explore the world of UK residential gardens & are joined by nature writer & presenter Kate Bradbury to learn more about gardening for wildlife. If you'd like to say "cheers" to...

2023-10-291h 06

Into The Wild S1E6: Forestry Around The World: Got Wood?It's no secret that ever since humans have been on this planet, we have needed to use forests to survive. Whether that be for firewood, shelter or food, the forests we've lived in or around have provided for us, but how does this look in the year 2023? In this episode Ryan & Nadia explore the history of forestry in the UK & then journey to Namibia, Nepal & Guyana to learn about community forestry & the systems these countries have created to sustainably managed their forests, restore biodiversity & of course, support the communities that rely on them. Guest appearances f...

2023-10-021h 07

Into The Wild Nature Room 101 with Dr Amy Jane Beer & Lee SchofieldStrap yourself in nerds, it's time to have a rant, a moan & get frustrated as Nadia & Ryan open the vault door of Nature Room 101. This time author & naturalist Dr Amy Jane Beer & RSPB site manager Lee Schofield join us to share their Pathetic Plants, Academic Annoyances & their Sh*t Sealife! Follow our guests on socials at Lee Schofield & Dr Amy Jane Beer If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod To follow the h...

2023-08-2858 min

Into The Wild S1E5: Climate Crisis’s Impact on Biodiversity - Just Stop BoilI think it's safe to say we all know of the climate & biodiversity crisis but how connected are the two? Well it turns out very. In this episode - Just Stop Boil - Nadia & Ryan explore how the impacts of the climate crisis have further impacts on wildlife from life in the ocean, plants in the UK & elephants in Africa. Guest appearances from Dr Amy Jane Beer, Sarah Watts & Dr Vicky Boult If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko...

2023-07-3159 min

Into The Wild S1E4: Farming in the UK Part 2Farming is such a huge topic that we couldn't possibly fit it all into one episode, so this episode, part 2, Ryan & Nadia explore further at the different farming methods, how we've ended up where we are & finally get some answers to the big question, is it possible to grow food in the UK, for the people of the UK that is affordable, all whilst restoring our natural ecosystems? Guest appearance from Ruby Free & Sue Pritchard If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do...

2023-07-101h 01

Into The Wild S1E3: Farming in the UK Part 1*deep breath* Okay, farming is a huge topic. It means very little to some people & absolutely everything to others. It's peoples culture, family, livelihood & their meaning. When we really get into the discussion, it's easy to see why. It's also easy to see that farming should matter more to the people who don't really give it much thought. In this first part, Nadia & Ryan discuss just how big farming is in the UK & why heart & soul in food really is important for us to get back to farming with nature. Guest appearance from Sue Pritchard.

2023-05-2953 min

Into The Wild Bonus Episode: A chat with Whitley Award Winners, Leonard Akwany & Yuliana BedollaFollowing Into The Wild's attendance to the Whitley Awards, Ryan caught up with 2 of the winners, Leonard Akwana from Kenya & Yuliana Bedolla from Mexico to hear more about their wining community conservation projects & to hear their thoughts about the future of wildlife conservation. To learn more about Whitley Fund for Nature, Click Here If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird

2023-05-1631 min

Into The Wild Last Episode of 2022 (A Chat with Ryan) - Hosted by Chantelle Lindsay & Lucy HodsonAs much as I cringe at the very thought of uploading this episode & my inner voice screaming "THIS IS SO EGOTISTICAL!!" I still much hit the 'publish' on Podbean for the last time of 2022 & share with you an episode where I, Ryan, am the guest. The reason this is happening is because over the last year, whenever I have asked on Twitter or Instagram for suggestions of topics, guests or organisations to talk to, I often have replies or DMs asking me to do an episode where I am being interviewed, so Oscar finally twisted my arm...

2022-12-1944 min

Into The Wild Into The Wild in Namibia Part 2Those keen eared listeners will recall we did a part one of an episode called Into The Wild in Namibia Part 1.......you smart eggs among you all will also have figured out, that it meant there would be a part 2, AND YOU WERE RIGHT. Here it is. Following Ryan's journey across Namibia, post screening Beyond The Trigger in the countries capital of Windhoek. Attending a World Rhino Day event in a town called Khorixas in the Kunene followed by a chat with conservation consultant with 10 years of experience working in Namibia, Gail Thomson. Watch Beyond T...

2022-11-2139 min

Into The Wild A Chat with Mya Bambrick (Recorded Live at Global Birdfair 2022)Something I love about doing this show is finally meeting people that I have spoken with, heard of or been a fan of (or all three) & this episode is exactly that. I finally got the chance to meet & interview birder, naturalist & Leica ambassador Mya Bambrick. Mya has had a super impressive career at such a young age from a conservation background to science communication & wildlife filmmaking, including featuring in a new short film, Skyward. It was a pleasure to hear about all this stuff direct from Mya. If you'd like to keep up to date...

2022-08-0833 min

The Kentuckian SPECIAL GUESTS ROUNDTABLE: Economics, Education, and YOU! (special guests: Eli Dalton, Elijah Deaton)I'm so excited to bring y'all my very first episode featuring GUEST STARS! Eli Dalton and Elijah Deaton join me as we discuss relevant and time economic and educational issues. This episode is the full episode. Other publications will have each section as a separate episode for topical listening convenience. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=50251372 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Kentuckian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.kentuckian.podcast/

2022-01-071h 56

We Teach Us Episode 6 - Dismantling PatriarchyOn this episode of We Teach Us Podcast, we look at patriarchy and its negative impact on the school system in America. In the Do Now segment, I ask students, teachers, and parents the question: "What do you think of when you hear the phrase, '[...] like a girl?'" Educator and special education facilitator Raniece Dalton shares her experience and insight about how patriarchy negatively impacts us and our education system. In the We Do segment, I speak to community organizer and educator Stef Bernal-Martinez (@stefwithanfany). Stef is committed to rejecting exceptionalism and practicing generative abolition in the...

2019-12-092h 09

Cool Talk with Attractive People Memory Lane w/Steve MizerThe attractive people, Ryan Dalton and EJ Pennyman are again joined by their most recent guest, Steve Mizer. We sit next to a mattress and dig through our happy memories of story-times past. Reach us at attractivepeople@cooltalkpodcast.com Catch EJ on the tweeter at: @TextualPlacebo Catch Ryan at Twitter - @iRyanDalton RyanDaltonWrites.com

2018-02-2023 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Everything I EverPro Hero EJ Pennyman and anti-hero Ryan Dalton, digress immediately. Delaying the long expected Dr. Horrible episode. This episode is chock full of references to 2008s Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog with very little by the way of explanatory commas. We do, however, explain all the ways Dr. Horrible subverts our expectations. Also, to make this episode more subversive: Act III Captain America: The Civil War spoilers. Full Lyrics to Bad Horse: Bad Horse Bad Horse Bad Horse He rides across the nation The thoroughbred of sin He got...

2018-01-3022 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Podcast! The Musical!Special guest, Steve Mizer (tenor), joins your attractive podcast duet, Ryan Dalton (Baratone) and EJ Pennyman (Bass) to discuss musicals. Dr Horrible Episode on deck for next release. Hugh Jackman's awards credits: 2013 Academy Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for Les Mis 2004 Tony Award Best Actor in a Musical for The Boy from Oz Reach us at attractivepeople@cooltalkpodcast.com Catch EJ on the tweeter at: @TextualPlacebo Catch Ryan at Twitter - @iRyanDalton RyanDaltonWrites.com

2018-01-1525 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People PSA: The Change of LifeEpisode 33 - PSA: The Change of Life No notes this time, just listen Reach us at attractivepeople@cooltalkpodcast.com Catch EJ on the tweeter at: @TextualPlacebo Catch Ryan at Twitter - @iRyanDalton RyanDaltonWrites.com

2018-01-0204 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Fixing the Force or, How to Regain Trust with Episode 8Episode 32 - Fixing the Force - Or: How to Regain Trust with Episode 8 In which EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton share a positive preview of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Not an optimistic one. This episode includes Tina voice. Suggested reading: Heir to the Empire - http://a.co/dyOd5vR I, Jedi - http://a.co/7zuD0qP X-Wing: Rogue Squadron - http://a.co/cX3MvCF Reach us at attractivepeople@cooltalkpodcast.com Catch EJ on the tweeter at: @TextualPlacebo Catch Ryan...

2017-12-1829 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Kids Ain't Right - Stranger Things Season 2Episode 31 - Kids Ain't Right - Stranger Things Season 2 Join hosts EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton for a lively discussion of the changes our beloved Stranger Things cast has made between seasons. In one 40 minute episode, we cover 9 40-odd minute episodes of the series. Reach us at attractivepeople@cooltalkpodcast.com Catch EJ on the tweeter at: @TextualPlacebo Catch Ryan at Twitter - @iRyanDalton RyanDaltonWrites.com

2017-11-2740 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Perspectives on Structural and Emotional StorytellingEpisode 30 - Perspectives on Structural and Emotional Storytelling Ryan Dalton is back from the upside-down to join EJ Pennyman for a podcast about enjoying movie. Ryan, ever the craftsman, discusses his love for solid constuction. EJ, the non-sentimental romantic, yearn for a story to tug on his heartstrings. Listen as we come to an agreement (yes, it actually happens). And for the record, we're at 30 episodes, 1 bonus, and 3 fanmails without focusing on Dr. Horrible. It's available on DVD for ~$10 on Amazon. Catch EJ on the tweeter at: @TextualPlacebo Catch Ryan...

2017-11-1521 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People EXTRA SPECIAL Stranger Things Season 1 RecapWhile Ryan is trapped in the upside down, your host EJ Pennyman and the Attractive Wife get together to discuss Stranger Things Season 1. We're stoked for Season 2 and hope you are too. Here's a full spoiler discussion of the Netflix streaming series. Catch EJ on the tweeter at: @TextualPlacebo Also, leave us a review where ever you download the podcast. It helps others find the show.

2017-10-2343 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Glossary - Analysis, Deconstruction and UnpackingWe have words on three words. Join us for a brief glossary episode in which Ryan Dalton plugs diagramming sentences and EJ Pennyman speaks of learning English from foreign languages. Also, Ryan does the sign off. Analysis - http://www.dictionary.com/browse/analysis Deconstruct - http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GenreDeconstruction Unpack - http://www.thefreedictionary.com/unpack sense 4, specifically the cultural and social context Bastion, get the sound track and game here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/107100/Bastion/ Seriously, get the sound track. Catch EJ on...

2017-10-0913 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Well Written Persons of Character (Wonder Woman v Rei)We open off the rails with drinks and discussion of seasonal fashion. This episode "we" is: EJ Pennyman, Ryan Dalton, and - still on loan from Ox & Hare- Amy Shaw! This is a Star Wars episode, so we go a bit long. Get ready! Just in time for the release of Wonder Woman on DVD, Blu-Ray and 3D. Question to you, dear listener, do you think Star Wars can fix it's character development problem? We, your attractive hosts, sure hope so. SPOILER ALERT for Wonder Woman and Star Wars: The Force Awakens and...

2017-09-261h 09

Cool Talk with Attractive People A Tale of Five SistersFINALLY, the Pride and Prejudice episode. EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton discuss fictional female characters with special guest real life female character, Amy Shaw. We discuss the details of character of the Bennet sisters and other character's in Jane Austen's masterwork. Regency period in Britain, starts 1820. Little Women is set around the American Civil War 1861-1865. Catch more of Shaw in Swashbucking Ladies Debate Society, part of the "Monday Matinee" from Ox & Hare available where you find podcasts. Ryan's upcoming game: Velocity-9. More details to come. Catch EJ on the tweeter at:...

2017-09-1139 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Critics: This Isn't For YouEpisode 25 - Critics: This Isn't For You Impartial as ever, your attractive hosts, EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton have a follow up to the episode about lazy crticism. Here is an episode about lazy writing. Can an auteur claim a work is not 'for the critics' as a defense of said lazy writing? Working definition of Criticism: the analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work EDIT: It was June Cleaver who spoke Jive in airplane. Also, here's a link to 'Sweet Cuppin' Cakes' https...

2017-08-2921 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People In Which We Take On Lazy CriticismWe all have that "friend" that who feels required to point out every example of race-ist this, sex-ism that, and other -ist/ism. This episode is a help to get to the interesting conversation that could be had about problematic works if we discuss them with a more constructive tone. Listen closely for the definitive definition of cultural appropriation. Also included, our shortest movie review: Lego Batman. Email the podcast at attractivepeople at cooltalkpodcast.com (Replace the at with @) Catch EJ on the tweeter at: @TextualPlacebo Catch Ryan at...

2017-08-1413 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 23 - Another Sad PodcastAre you ready to descend into melancholia with Eric and Ryan? Have you prepared your NPR voice? Even if you answer 'no' to both of those questions. Please join us to explore the entire spectrum of human emotion. In one episode. We discuss the emotional plot elements: tragedy, drama and melodrama. Spoiler Warning for Spiderman Homecoming at 23:50. Email the podcast at attractivepeople at cooltalkpodcast.com (Replace the at with @) Catch EJ on the tweeter at: @TextualPlacebo Catch Ryan at Twitter - @iRyanDalton RyanDaltonWrites.com Also...

2017-07-3127 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 22 - The Definitive Way to Enjoy a StoryEpisode 22 - The Definitive Way to Enjoy a Story Pour yourself a nice beverage and join EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton as we pick up right where we left off. Worried that this episode will devolving into a list of reasons why EJ is right? Fear not attractive listener! This episode *evolves* from a list of why I'm right into the what breaks immersion and how this varies from person to person. We discuss in more detail what engages us in movies. Are you engaged by consistency and fun? Or do you ask for something...

2017-07-1947 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 21 - Ordering From the (YAR!!) Content MenuEpisode 21 - Ordering From the (YAR!!) Content Menu In this episode, EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton deliberate the delicate decision of what (YARR!!) content to lavish with our precious money and attention. How do you decide? Do you watch trailers and read reviews? Do you wait for a friend to insist on taking you? Now we have so many ways to enjoy film and comics and games and TV and music it becomes important to have not just a good filter, but a good way to allow more information in. Speaking of awesome games, check...

2017-07-0329 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 20 - So You Want to Go to ComiCon?Fresh after Phoenix ComiCon, EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton have some pointers to help you if you want to go to a big Con for the first time. Links to Stuff we talked about: Phoenix ComiCon - https://phoenixcomicon.com/ All Balboa Weekend - http://www.allbalboa.com/ Phoenix Lindy Exchange - http://www.phoenixlindyexchange.com/ Dinasaur comics on Patrick Stewart - http://qwantz.com/index.php?comic=916 Email the podcast at attractivepeople at cooltalkpodcast.com (Replace the at with @) Catch EJ on the tweeter at: @TextualPlacebo

2017-06-2031 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 19 - The Pledge, The Turn, and The Prestige: A Story In Three ActsEpisode 19 - The Pledge, The Turn, and The Prestige - A Story In Three Acts In which EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton go into one of the most basic of basics, the 3 act story structure. We breakdown the filmmaking masterclass that is The Prestige, Christopher Nolan's best movie. Yup, that's it. My shortest intro for our longest episode. Enjoy. Spoilers for: -The Prestige No spoilers for: Books One or Two of the Time Shift Trilogy, The Year of Lightning and The Black Tempest, respectively Email the podcast at...

2017-06-0547 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 18 - Universal Viewpoints Pt 2 - DC and MarvelEpisode 18 - Universal Viewpoints Pt 2 - Marvel and DC After warming up with our lighthearted Pixar/Dreamworks discussion, EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton are rejoined by guest Justin from Cleveland to compare and contrast the universal tone and viewpoint of Marvel and DC comics, movies, and TV series. A good starting point for Marvel comics is the 2015 reboot. They pretty much restarted all franchises around that time. If you've seen the movies, this will be a comfortable place without re-doing origin stories. Also, check out the new Ms. Marvel (the kid) it's pretty good.

2017-05-2330 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 17 - Universal Viewpoints Pt I - Pixar and DreamworksIn which EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton are joined by guest, Justin from Cleveland, land that I love. We compare how studio viewpoints affect all the movies that they release. This is the first in a two part series where we compare and contrast Pixar and Dreamworks. Off the top, we love both and spread the love. This is a discussion of what to expect when you see the studio on the title card. PS- Dear listener, this episode is a week late due to a family emergency that EJ had to take c...

2017-05-0822 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 16 - The Dance of Story and DelightEpisode 16 - The Dance of Story and Delight In which EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton insist that you WATCH ARRIVAL FIRST! Seriously, don't listen to this episode until you watch Arrival. Okay, now that you, attractive listener have watched Arrival, WE HAVE WORDS. We discuss that most elusive and coveted of emotional responses: delight. You watched the movie, right? That's really important. Okay now for the real info. We discuss the important things about Arrival, namely it's story *SPOILER WARNING* and if that airtight, beautifully crafted story was delightful. In other news, the...

2017-04-1738 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Fanmail 3 - In Defense of Rogue OneFANMAIL #3! In which a listener mounts a Spartan-esque defense of Rogue One: A Star Wars story. Does he fair better than the Spartans at Thermopylae? Listen to find out. Wonder about the actual Spartans at Thermopylae, check out Hardcore History Episode 58 part III: King of Kings. It's March, try a podcast! Please email us questions and comments at attractivepeople(at)cooltalkpodcast(dot)com Catch EJ on the tweeter at: @TextualPlacebo Catch Ryan at Twitter - @iRyanDalton RyanDaltonWrites.com Also, leave us a review where ever...

2017-04-0312 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 15 - Where We Talk About Death and Make you Sad and StuffEpisode 15 - Where We Talk About Death and Make you Sad and Stuff We discuss what legwork must be done to have a convincing Act 3 (late story) character death. Also, listen in pain along with EJ and Ryan as we listen to a couple bad death scenes. We make it up to you by listening to some poignantly awesome ones. Episode contains a suprise and a bonus! Since this is an episode about death, episode contains spoilers from: Star Wars Episode III (Bad) Star Wars Episode VII (Better) Batman v...

2017-03-2138 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Bonus Ep 1 - That Was Awesome!In which, EJ Pennyman, Ryan Dalton, and guest, Tia, remind of you of several things that are awesome. We'll be back with a full episode for next week! Also, keep your ears open for a Fanmail episode! In other news for March, encourage your attractive friends to listen to a podcast, any podcast. Use #trypod in your post to join with some of your favorite content creators in expanding our medium.

2017-03-0603 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 14 - What's Up With EndingsThis episode resulted from a spontaneous conversation we had between recordings. We is: EJ Pennyman, Ryan Dalton, and Tia. We discuss Interception, the hidden Chris Nolan movie. Episode complete with new digressions! listen to the new Hardcore History, Destroyer of Worlds. We spoil, er discsuss: The Giver - Movie and book Mass Effect 3 (well, EA spoiled this, but we discuss it) 2001: A Space Odyssey (can this be spoiled?) Jazz Please email us questions and comments at attractivepeople(at)cooltalkpodcast(dot)com Catch EJ on the tweeter at:

2017-02-2022 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 13 - Intentional LanguageDue to a series of unfortunate events invloving cream soda, Ryan Dalton is banished. Host EJ Pennyman is joined by guest Tia as they explore how an authors choice of language sets the work's tone. Also, Ryan is forgiven and joins in our most bookish of episodes. We discuss the importance of intentality in diction to a works enduring appeal. Among our topics are diverse authors such as: Asimov Tolkein Brandon Sanderson Michael Crichton Jane Austen (!) Ernest Cline Please email us questions and comments at attractivepeople(at...

2017-02-0630 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 12 - Character and FLClimaxA passionate (read: long) episode, In which EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton discuss the importance of character in earning cinema moments and how to show, not tell. Among our examples are such diverse elements as: dialog, silence, and emotional crescendo. Also, a deep cut clip from FLCL. We discuss: Rogue One: A Star Wars story Casino Royale The Sting FLCL Reach us at attractivepeople@cooltalkpodcast.com Catch EJ on the tweeter at: @TextualPlacebo Catch Ryan at Twitter - @iRyanDalton RyanDaltonWrites.com Be...

2017-01-241h 01

Cool Talk with Attractive People Fanmail 2 - Plot Vs PacingFanmail 2 **UPDATED: This version is mixed properly. Sorry for the bad upload. In which an attractive listener agrees with how great Pacific Rim is. Discussion ensues. Also a plug for Ryan's upcoming novel: The Black Tempest at your local bookseller. (Amazon link here: http://a.co/1vVjXUs) Reach us at attractivepeople@cooltalkpodcast.com Catch EJ on the tweeter at: @TextualPlacebo Catch Ryan at Twitter - @iRyanDalton RyanDaltonWrites.com

2017-01-1711 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 11 - Fairy TalesEpisode 11 - Modern Fairy Tales We get an equipment update! This episode is recorded on new equipment. All to delight and entertain you, our dear listener. Rejoice as your host EJ Pennyman coins a new word: "Fairytaleyness". Witness to this coinage is Ryan Dalton. Fairy tales have been with us as long as we have told each other stories. For more on "A Hero's Journey" check out this episode of TED Radio Hour. http://www.npr.org/2015/12/18/458498466/what-is-the-blueprint-for-stories-about-heroes. We discuss: (500) Days of Summer Star Wars!!! - We finally go in...

2017-01-0927 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 10 - Plot Uber Alles?EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton Welcome to our tenth episode! EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton talk about different movie focii. Plot, character, and ideas are discussed as the posible focus of a story. We discuss the difficulty inherent in movies to be anything but plot-centric. Also, opinions on irony, actors, and the importance of a movie being delightful. Email us at attractivepeople@cooltalkpodcast.com Catch us on Twitter @TextulaPlacebo and @iRyanDalton Facebook Ryan Dalton Web: ryandaltonwrites.com

2016-12-2729 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 9 - Soundtracks: Emotional Storytelling w/ Ben FlorezToday we discuss soundtracks. We bring in guest soundtrack aficionado Ben Florez. You'll remember him from the fanmail episode. Ben joins your host EJ Pennyman and co-host Ryan Dalton on a sonic journey through icon moments in film. In each, we look at the music that deftly provides emotional texture. Also, we discuss music as a creative aid in character development. We discuss clips from: Dr. Who, Star Trek, Indian Jones: The Last Crusade, and The Time Machine. Opening music: Music by Eric Sermon feat. Marvin Gaye

2016-12-1238 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 8 - Glossary: TropesYou may have noticed that today is not Monday. This ep is up a bit late, sorry everyone! Welcome attractive tropers! This is episode is part of our glossary episode for the word "Tropes". Join your host, EJ Pennyman and non-trope-abusing author Ryan Dalton for their discussion. In case you were wondering, we discuss our alignment on the time-tested Good-Evil, Lawful-Chaotic scale. The website mentioned is tvtropes.org. Please email us questions and comments at attractivepeople(at)cooltalkpodcast(dot)com Also, leave us a review where ever you download the podcast...

2016-11-3025 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 7 - Types and StereotypesThis episode debuts our so fresh and clean theme music performed by the talented Courey Grant!! Check him out on SoundCloud as Courey. EJ Pennyman pulls a full Effie Brown reaction take to Ryan Dalton's opinion of Pacific Rim. Join our diverse cast as we discuss types and sterotypes. The stoic Pacific Rim is contrasted with the classic Undercover Brother. Tyler Perry's filmography is compared with Adam Sandler's. There is a heartwarming moment of sharing as EJ and Ryan discuss their personal backstory. Follow us on Twitter: EJ Pennyman - @textualplacebo Ryan Dalton...

2016-11-1428 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Fanmail #1 - How Much Backstory Do You Need?EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton get a listener email and don't know how to behave in front of company. We discuss different approaches to back story. Guest voice: Ben Florez of the as yet unreleased soundtrack episode.

2016-10-3118 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 6 - Audience Expectations and the Weight of MythologyHere at Cool Talk, we expect that our audience is full of attractive and sophisticated people. In this episode, EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton discuss how important it is for the audience to be prepared for the movie on screen. This is the first episode of our three episode suite on audience expectation, stereotypes, and tropes. Discussed Media: Live, Die, Repeat: Edge of Tomorrow All You Need is Kill Star Wars Episode X Captain America: First Avenger

2016-10-1837 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 5 - Podcast 2: The SequelEpisode 5 - Sequels: How to Make it Good First: What are we drinking? In a world where the sequel is often Movie II: The Quest for More Money, EJ Pennyman (cranky consumer) has given up. Ryan Dalton (author and courteous person) argues that there are exceptions. A fresh vision, new themes, character development, and mythology among others can make a sequel worth the time. Bonus discussion: When does mythology become a hindrance instead of a benefit? Media discussed in this episode: Star Wars Episode V: Empire Strikes Back WE FINALLY...

2016-10-0344 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 4 - Worldbuilding the Foundation of StorytellingJoin Ryan Dalton as he narrowly avoids being punched by EJ Pennyman over modifying unique. The discussion is definitely one of a few about worldbuilding. Examples: Avatar, Tron Legacy, Jupiter Ascending, and for the first time on the podcast, the scifi classic: Foundation. Quote that I butchered: "If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe." -Cosmos, Karl Sagan

2016-09-1923 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 3 - Sidekick or Just A Supporting CharacterIt's our first MCU episode!! In this one, EJ Pennyman (blerd extraordinare) and Ryan Dalton (author) discuss what it takes to be a supporting character, why audiences expect sidekicks and how you can impress your friends by knowing the difference. In other news, EJ learned how to use Audacity to boost volume levels so you fine people don't have to stress your ears to hear these attractive voices. Suggestions? Requests? Favorite elements of storytelling you want us to discuss? Email us at attractivepeople@cooltalkpodcast.com

2016-09-0521 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 2 - All About AntagonistsEJ Pennyman (Blerd extrodinaire) and Ryan Dalton (author) discuss Ryan's favorite style of antagonist, the gentleman villain. As an example we use Moriarty from Sherlock Series 1 Ep3. For flavor we contrast against Owen Davian from Mission: Impossible 3. Be sure to check out Ryan Dalton's book, The Year of Lightning

2016-08-2318 min

Cool Talk with Attractive People Episode 1 - The Protagonist of CasablancaEJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton discuss a movie you should have watched. We talk about Rick being a sympathetic protagonist as opposed to Victor, who plays a hero antagonist.

2016-08-2321 min