Best Branney Podcasts (2024)

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Animal Ethics with Maggie Herskowitz 1:16:46

2h ago1:16:46

1:16:46

In this episode of The Wild Life, animal welfare scientist Maggie Herskowitz helps us navigate the tangled webs society has woven around the treatment of animals, both wild and domestic. Gray areas, moral calculations, trophy hunting, industrial-scale fishing and livestock, and the emerging field of conservation ethics. Our conversation spans a ran…

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Shattered LV1617.8: Paranoia 1:03:32

1h ago1:03:32

1:03:32

As the crew travels deeper into the wilds of the island, they find more questions than they do answers. Every step threatens to turn them all against each other. Can they maintain order and sanity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shattered LV1617.7: Man Traps 1:00:06

4d ago1:00:06

1:00:06

As the crew beds down for the night, they start to get a look at just how crazy things are on this island. Will they be able to trust one another? Should they? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SciComm, Squids, and Staying Hopeful with Dr Carly Anne York 34:48

28d ago34:48

34:48

The world is full of science and, in turn, scientists, and not enough people who truly have that spark for communicating all of that discovery and wonder to the rest of the world. People like today's guest—Dr Carly Anne York (@BiologyCarly). She's an Associate Professor at Lenoir-Rhyne University, an Animal Physiologist, a Science Communicator, and…

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Shattered LV1617.6: Stranded 1:08:13

18d ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Stranded and injured, but no longer alone, the crew of the Royal Endeavor seeks to reacquaint themselves and figure out what is going on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Carnivore Ecology with Aidan Branney 1:22:58

1M ago1:22:58

1:22:58

Welcome to The Wild Life, the podcast where we explore the wonders of the natural world and the science that helps us understand it. In this episode, we have an extraordinary guest: Aidan Branney. When we first recorded this interview nearly a year ago, Aidan was working as the large carnivore scientific aid for the California Department of Fish an…

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Shattered LV1617.5: Helsing 44:09

25d ago44:09

44:09

Peter's Character awakens from what appears to be a shipwreck. Where is he? How did he get here? IS he completely alone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shattered LV1617.4: Magnus Awakens 1:01:07

1M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Donaven's character awakens from what appears to be a shipwreck. Where is he? How did he get here? Is he completely alone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shattered LV1617.3 Mandrake Awakens 35:25

1M ago35:25

35:25

Sam's character awakens from what appears to be a shipwreck. Where is he? How did he get here? Is he completely alone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shattered LV1617.2: Ivan Awakens 1:08:02

2M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

Abel's character awakens from what appears to be a shipwreck. Where is he? How did he get here? Is he completely alone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shattered LV1617.1: Vincenzo Awakens 1:31:46

2M ago1:31:46

1:31:46

Alex's character awakens from what appears to be a shipwreck. Where is he? How did he get here? Is he completely alone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dossier Series - 006 - Sean Branney 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

The 6th Dossier featuring HP Lovecraft Historical Society Co-Founder, Sean Branney! Sean has been running the HPLHS for almost 4 decades, and has an incredible list of accomplishments during that time, and some amazing stories to go with them. Tune in to hear them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dossier Series - 005 - Paul Fricker 58:53

2M ago58:53

58:53

The 5th installment of The Arkham Files Dossier Series featuring The Great Paul Fricker! Paul has a long list of great titles to his credit over multiple decades of writing. He is currently the Associate Editor of the Call of Cthulhu product line, and recently co-wrote the Award-Winning Rivers of London RPG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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The Clergy of Canterbury LV990.6: The Witching Hour 1:18:54

2M ago1:18:54

1:18:54

As the investigators try to find where the Archbishop could be, they know time is ticking down to solve the puzzle and save the day. Will the make it in time? It's the exciting finale to The Clergy of Canterbury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Clergy of Canterbury LV990.5: We Didn't Start the Fire 1:05:25

3M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

The party splits, which is always a bad idea. Most of the group heads to the cathedral, while one stays behind to keep an eye on the Shire-Reeve. Things start to unravel as soon as the party splits again, like a bunch of noobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Clergy of Canterbury LV990.4: Kvothe the Jugglist 1:04:28

3M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

After surviving a harrowing night with the devil, the investigators still need to reach Canterbury, speak with the Shire-Reeve, and uncover the truth. Several obstacles still stand in their way - can they juggle their way out of this one? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Feathers, Fossils, and Old Friends with Dr Tiffany Slater 1:13:46

4M ago1:13:46

1:13:46

17 years ago, I was a 14 year old attending Connor Middle School in Hebron, Kentucky. Small little town, just across the Ohio River. In 2018, I moved away, back down to Houston, TX. But in the few years I was there, I met and became friends with some of the most amazing people, most of which I lost contact with over the years Then one day, sometime…

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Secrets of the Octopus with Sy Montgomery and Warren Carlyle 44:48

4M ago44:48

44:48

From their three hearts to their ability to transform and communicate, discover the extraordinary world of octopuses with host Devon Bowker and special guest Sy Montgomery, the "octopus whisperer" herself, and octopus expert Warren Carlyle, founder of OctoNation®. In a new adventure, Secrets of the Octopus, they dive deep into the secrets of the oc…

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The Clergy of Canterbury LV990.3: The Devil Went Down to London 59:35

4M ago59:35

59:35

The investigators grab a boat and head down the river toward Canterbury, but they don't make it far before strange things begin to happen, and they discover there may be more doing on than they were originally told. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Clergy of Canterbury LV990.2: Leeches 1:12:24

4M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

After the battle, the investigators are left with more questions than answers. They head to the local monastery and receive an errand instead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Joy of Working with Wildlife with Lauren Jackson, Queen of the Wild 1:00:13

5M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

In this episode, Devon (@devonthenatureguy) sits down with Lauren Jackson (@lauren.queenofthewild on Instagram and HERp_trap_queen on TikTok) to chat about becoming a wildlife tech, woodpeckers, federal jobs, the friction of private land, scicomm and education, battles big and small, and above all else, love for the world around us. Support the sho…

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The Clergy of Canterbury LV990.1: The Slum Juggle 1:04:44

5M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

A brand new, exciting, Arkham Files original, set in the Dark Ages. Join the Arkham crew as Balthazar Tosser's Annual Slum Juggle turns deadly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cephalopods and SciComm with Octopus Biologist Meg Mindlin 1:06:14

7M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

Today’s episode, social media SciComm, all things cephalopod, their super cool brains, their mind-blowing camouflage, RNA editing, peculiar romances, underappreciated "living fossils", and why octopuses are most definitely not aliens. All with special guest Meg Mindlin, Octopus Biologist Meg's Website Save the Ocean, Save the World Hoodie Meg's Sti…

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A World of Wasps with Eric Eaton 1:11:01

8M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

In this episode, I sit down with Eric Eaton, author of Insectpedia: a Brief Compendium of Insect Lore, Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect, and more! Wasps are far more diverse than the familiar yellowjackets and hornets that harass picnickers and build nests under the eaves of our homes. These amazing, mostly solitary creatu…

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The Radio Man 420: Clarity 1:17:28

8M ago1:17:28

1:17:28

It is... THE EXCITING... CASE FINALE of THE RADIO MAN!!! Join the Arkham boys as they bust through the final door! What will happen? Tune in right flippin now and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Radio Man 419: Through 58:21

9M ago58:21

58:21

Back into the where, for the investigators, it's either leave successful, or don't leave at all. Will they make it through? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Halloween Special 2023 - Grace Under Pressure: Part II 2:55:48

9M ago2:55:48

2:55:48

Halloween Special 2023! As if one giant episode wasn't enough, we're DOUBLING DOWN on Halloween this year! Join the Arkham Boys in PART 2 of their play through the classic Call of Cthulhu scenario, Grace Under Pressure! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Halloween Special 2023 - Grace Under Pressure: Part I 3:22:51

9M ago3:22:51

3:22:51

Halloween Special 2023! Join the Arkham Boys as they play through the classic Call of Cthulhu scenario, Grace Under Pressure! Deep beneath the ocean's surface, the crew of the submarine The Wallaby will face horrors they never imagined - will they live to tell about it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Radio Man 418: Here It Goes 1:09:30

9M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

It takes a special brand of crazy to break IN to a sanatarium, but this is the Arkham Files we're talking about. Tune in to find out just how crazy (and how successful) the Arkham Boys are! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Revisited: Nature's Vampires with Dr Marie Lisandra Zepeda-Mendoza 28:30

10M ago28:30

28:30

This episode, which originally aired on March 24 2018, takes us all the way from Copenhagen to the rainforest of South America, from the belly of the beast to its excrement, as we explore nature’s Vampires. Our guest is Dr Marie Lisandra Zepeda Mendoza, who had recently finished her postdoc in Copenhagen, Denmark and whose recently published resear…

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The Radio Man 417: Believe in What You Want 1:06:44

10M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

After the escape, the crew finally makes good on their plans to deliver the materials to the Sanitarium. With just one more dead-of-night step to the plan one final question looms large: Just how much can they trust Bernard Corbitt? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shark Conservation with Dr Alexandra McInturf 40:04

10M ago40:04

40:04

Sharks are in the water. But is the ocean shark-infested, or shark-depleted? I sat down to talk with Dr Alexandra McInturf to find out. Learn more about Alexandra and her work Papers Referenced: Half a Century of Global Decline in Sharks and Rays Half a century of rising extinction risk of coral reef sharks and rays Global catches, exploitation rat…

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the Radio Man 416: Feeling Lucky 1:04:53

10M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Waking up tied to a chair surrounded by enemies isn't the best way to start your morning. But with a little bit of luck, and taking all attacks to the side of your good eye, you might find a way to escape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Revisited: Busting Bat Myths and Mistruths with Liz Dengate 32:02

11M ago32:02

32:02

Another stroll down memory lane as I revisit the second-ever guest episode of The Wild Life, Myth-Understood: Busting Bat Myths and Mistruths with Liz Dengate from March 6th of 2018. If you'd like to support the creation of this show, the blog, and my science communication efforts on social media, you can do so for as little as $1 per month at www.…

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The Radio Man 415: Night Drive 1:08:19

11M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

After an unexpected Night Drive (hey that's the name of the show!), a few of the Arkham Boys find themselves in an unenviable predicament. They'll need some quick thinking, and ridiculous rolling, to get out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Revisited: The Mystery of Zebra Stripes with Dr Tim Caro 8:36

11M ago8:36

8:36

This was the first ever episode of The Wild Life back in 2017, and it was never supposed to happen. That's right, The Wild Life, as a podcast, was an accident. The result of a series of unfortunate events. But that's life, isn't it? It happens in the most unexpected of ways. I never imagined that this is where I would be today, and I'm so incredibl…

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The Radio Man 414: Delivery 1:09:58

11M ago1:09:58

1:09:58

The joy of achieving their goal is short-lived, as the Arkham crew finds out the hard way that you never split the party, even when there's no other choice. Also, Spider-Dogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Reintroducing The Wild Life + The Path Forward 23:08

11M ago23:08

23:08

It's been awhile. I think it's time for some reintroductions. I've spent a lot of time over the past year, 6 years really, reflecting on the journey so far, the ups and downs, the struggles, the wins, the change (oh, so much change), and I think I've finally landed comfortably with where I am and what I want this to be. I look forward to sharing my…

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Dossier Series - 004 - Mike Mason 1:15:53

11M ago1:15:53

1:15:53

Another great installment of The Arkham Files Dossier Series with special guest, Call of Cthulhu Creative Director, Mike Mason! The winner of our Freedom From Boredom Contest is announced! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Radio Man 413: Your House 1:04:00

12M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

A trip down into the basement (you know the one) to dig in the dirt (you know the type) brings the Arkham Boys one step closer to their goal. But this is Arkham, so you know they're going to find more than they bargained for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Radio Man 412: My Enemy 1:19:27

12M ago1:19:27

1:19:27

A trip to Arkham Sanitarium brings a familiar face, and finally an explanation of the whole truth - or at least, a version of it. Can the Arkham Boys trust Corbitt to at least act in its own best interest, or are they making a deal with the devil? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dossier Series - 003 - Seth Skorkowsky 1:06:41

1y ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Join the Arkham Files Dossier Series for our dive into the world of gaming, writing, and nerding out with our special guest, Seth Skorkowsky! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Radio Man 411: Higher Devotion 1:03:45

1y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

After piecing together the clues, a crew experiences a direct assault on a loved one. They weren't able to be there when Elizabeth Bakersfield needed help. Will they be able to make a difference now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Radio Man 410: Just Watch the Fireworks 1:17:31

1y ago1:17:31

1:17:31

After escaping the danger at Anna Fairbaerns' house, the crew reunites at Simi's house. A discussion of the case leads to important revelations. But before they can act, Simi notices something ominous about his silent home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SHORT | Do Ticks Fall From Trees? 5:18

1y ago5:18

5:18

Ticks, for as small as they are, strike a disproportionate amount of fear and disgust into our hearts and minds (no matter what good they might do!). Perhaps it’s their arachnid nature. Maybe it’s the fact that they burrow their creepy mouthparts into your body and feast off of your blood. Oh yeah, and there’s Lyme Disease and the ever-increasing r…

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SHORT | Can Porcupines Shoot Their Quills? 6:10

1y ago6:10

6:10

While it's true you should keep your distance, is there any truth to the tale of a tenacious porcupine shooting their quills? Have a question you want answered on the show? Send them over to hello@thewildlife.blog! Have your voice featured on the show when you send a voice memo recorded directly on your phone! Support the creation of The Wild Life …

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SHORT | Why Do Worms Come Out When It Rains? 6:40

1y ago6:40

6:40

Unfortunately, we can’t ask the worms directly, but it turns out that plenty of scientists have been asking this very question for, well, a very long time. Today, we explore the leading hypotheses for what drives worms to the surface for these rainy-day adventures. Have a question you want answered on the show? Send them over to hello@thewildlife.b…

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SHORT | How a Puffin Problem Led to the Creation of a Star Wars Icon 6:03

1y ago6:03

6:03

Star Wars is as much a product of human ingenuity as it is a space odyssey. Just look at how they solved the Puffin Problem. Have a question you'd like answered on The Wild Life? Email me at hello@thewildlife.blog. You can even have your voice featured by sending a voice memo recorded directly on your phone! You can support the creation of The Wild…

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The Radio Man 409: Pass the Baby 1:10:25

1y ago1:10:25

1:10:25

Things get intense as the search of Anna Fairbaerns' home gets interrupted. A dangerous encounter ends with the arrival of a familiar face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Radio Man 408: In the Same Room 1:07:20

1y ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Eventually, the clues from the two groups will pull them closer together. But as Bakersfield and crew follow Seamus' lead to a home that seems completely unrelated to the case, McConnell and Simi might be in for something at the hospital scary enough to make them quit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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