Join Mike Veale & Robert Pike as they dive into "frontline" wildlife protection and conservation issues, programs, and solutions. Each episode is focused on an issue, effort, guest professional, and call to action for the every day person who cares about animals, people, and the environment.
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Here are quick introductions in under 4 minutes of the various aspects of the fruit of the Spirit.
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South Africa Travel Tips, Tricks, and Hacks
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On this episode of Coffee and Conservation, we’re here to guide both first-time travelers and seasoned explorers ready to dive deeper into the wonders of South Africa! Whether it’s your first journey to this incredible country or you’re looking to extend your stay and explore more independently, this episode is packed with everything you need to kn…
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Behind the Lens with GCF Field Journalist, Brierley Mccubbins
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In this episode, we chat with Brierley McCubbins, GCF's dedicated Field Journalist. Brierley, who has always had a passion for animals and wildlife conservation, began her path in the police academy and later found her calling while working as a zookeeper. Now, she uses her skills to document the work of Global Conservation Force's instructors and …
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Jess Donnelly - Conservation Documentary Filmmaking with GCF
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In today’s episode, we’re excited to have Jess Donnelly, the filmmaker behind the impactful documentary "Holding the Frontline." Jess will share her journey to becoming a filmmaker, including her experiences filming in the field with the Global Conservation Force. We’ll explore the challenges she faced, the inspiring stories she captured, and how y…
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Kendra Carano - A Journey Into Her Career in Wildlife Conservation Filmmaking
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Our latest podcast episode of Coffee and Conservation is a must-listen! We're thrilled to have Kendra Carano, @world_of_kenny , a wildlife conservation filmmaker, as our special guest. Join us as we delve into Kendra's inspiring journey, exploring her experiences in the realm of film and the art of wildlife conservation filmmaking. From the stories…
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Conservation Education & Awareness Programs with Lauren Lee
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Join us on the latest episode of Coffee and Conservation, where our host Mike Veale sits down with the incredible Lauren Lee, Education Outreach Projects Coordinator at Global Conservation Force! In this episode, Lauren shares her passion for wildlife, her role in creating awareness about endangered species, and how education is the key to making a…
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Blake Moynes Part Two - Patrol Stories and Thé Foot Injury
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Join hosts Robert Pike and Mike Veale as they bring back Blake Moynes as our special guest. Blake shares his insight about what he thought it would be like to be a ranger and what it truly is like, he shares what it feels like to be on field operations, and he shares the full story about his foot infection that happened during the course.…
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Becoming a GCF Ranger with Special Guest Blake Moynes
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Join us for this episode as we interview our special guest, Blake Moynes. Blake Moynes is a reality TV celebrity and conservationist who has turned his attention and celebrity reach towards raising funds and awareness for wildlife conservation efforts. Blake Moynes recently returned from the 2023 Global Conservation Force Annual Anti-Poaching Bootc…
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Conservation Filmmaking w Coyote Peterson and the Brave Wilderness Team
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Join host Mike Veale with his good friends and professional colleagues, Coyote Peterson, Mario Aldecoa, and Trent Underwood, from Brave Wilderness Productions. This episode takes a dive into conservation filmmaking and some behind the scenes discussions around filming "Game of Horns" rhino conservation documentary for the Global Conservation Force,…
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Conservation K9s with Wesley Visscher
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Wesley Visscher is the Founder and CEO of Scent Imprint Dogs and Scent Imprint Conservation Dogs, a Global Conservation Force Field Instructor, and has trained two of GCF's conservation K9s. Join Mike and Robert as they chat K9s and K9s in conservation during this episode.By Mike Veale
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Join us for an interview with Lindy Sutherland of the Kariega Foundation
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Lindy Sutherland grew up in the Eastern Cape of South African where her father founded the Kariega Game Reserve. Now, Lindy is the Director of the Kariega Foundation, one of Global Conservation Force's core partners. Tune in for this episode where we go through the complications of starting a reserve, the challenges of maintaining that reserve, and…
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Interview with Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. William Fowlds
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Join us for this episode talking about a bigger realm of conservation, private reserves, reserve management, ecotourism, and biodiversity. In this episode we take a deeper dive into the broader categories of conservation as it relates to South Africa.By Mike Veale
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On our final bitesize episode we have John Sutton-Smith talking about the importance of self-control.By The Community Church
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Sue Oliver talks about gentleness and how we should carry it out in our livesBy The Community Church
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Keith Whittaker talks about faithfulness and it's importance in this bitesize episodeBy The Community Church
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Mike Rothwell continues our bitesize series and talks about GoodnessBy The Community Church
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Sophie talks about the Kindness and how we should carry it outBy The Community Church
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Ali shares the different meanings of patience and why we should practice patienceBy The Community Church
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David Reynor talks on peace in our Fruit of the Spirit: Bitesize SeriesBy The Community Church
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Harry shares why it's so important to live in the reality that the joy of the Lord is our strength.By The Community Church
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Dave shares what difference it makes when we live in the love of the Spirit.By The Community Church
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Meet Tyrone Ping - Master of all things "Herps" in South Africa
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Join hosts Mike Veale and Robert Pike as they interview Tyrone Ping, of South Africa. Tyrone's Bio "Growing up in Durban, South Africa, Tyrone Ping always had ample opportunity to find reptiles and amphibians, so that’s exactly what he did. This initial hobby led to a life-long fascination, and he began his adventure through South Africa trying to …
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Meet Scott Trageser - Executive Director of The Biodiversity Group and Co Founder of the Creative Conservation Alliance
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Join Hosts Mike Veale and Robert Pike as they dive deep into the behind-the-scenes work of conservation biology, project decisions, project implementation, and Scott Trageser's path and current objectives in the conservation world!By Mike Veale
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GCF's K9 Anti Poaching Unit Coordinator, Natasha, Returns to Catch Up on our Conservation K9s
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GCF has 9 working dogs who work to protect multiple species in Africa and Asia, and GCF supports dozens of other K9s and anti poaching units with K9s in Africa. Natasha manages the admin side of their reports, grants, donor engagement, and updates, so we can be sure to provide the best life and working conditions possible for our K9s.…
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Meet the Gals Leading the Charge for "Key Conservation" A New App Based Platform for Conservation!
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Join hosts Mike Veale and Robert Pike, of Global Conservation Force, as they bring on Megan Cromp, Founder and Director of Key Conservation, and Daria Shiek, Director of Operations & Conservation Experience for Key Conservation. "Key Conservation is helping conservationists gain critical funding and global support through a mobile app (in developme…
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Camp Fire Stories, Behind-the-Scenes Stories, with Mike, Robert, Calvin and Hein
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Listen in for a few behind the scenes stories with the group. This episode is part 2 to the First episode of Season 2By Mike Veale
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The Finite Details of Anti-Poaching Ranger Training with Two Guest Experts
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Join hosts Mike and Robert with special guests Calvin Kipling and Hein Bester. Mike, Calvin, and Hein go back almost a decade together, working in front line rhino protection and conservation, working as anti poaching rangers and instructors together. Join the group for a deeper dive into the finite details surrounding ranger training and anti poac…
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Jeep Excursion Into The Borrego Desert
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In this episode, join Robert and Mike as they drive a fully kitted jeep into the ocotillo and Anza borrego desert of California. In this episode they camp out overnight in the desert in a fully rigged jeep. Glamping at its finest, jeep style. The main goal, to film a promotional reel for the upcoming Global Conservation Force, Gala. What ensues? Co…
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Meet GCF Anti Poaching Instructor "Chilly"
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Sorry for the long pause in podcast folks, we've been super busy in the field training the next generation of anti-poaching rangers, working with our mounted anti poaching unit and several of our conservation K9s. In this catch-up episode we share some of the comical stories of what happened during our last deployment in South Africa. And, more imp…
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Coyote Peterson and the balance of entertainment, education, and conservation
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Episode 10 - “Coyote Peterson and the balance between entertainment, education, and conservation!” “Since early childhood, animals have played a significant role in Coyote Peterson’s life. As he passed through high school and into college, Coyote discovered his second passion in his love for film and television. While a student at The Ohio State Un…
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Looking to get away as soon as the world allows? Wait no more! Costa Rica is open and is relatively painless to get to and enjoy. From coffee tours, to snorkeling in the Caribbean, to night hikes in the middle of the jungle looking for poisonous and venomous critters. We share a little bit of everything. Stay tuned as we ramp up our episode presenc…
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What the Hellbender are we talking about?! Join us as we talk to Lauren Diaz, this episodes special guest, who has worked to help save and study this massive American salamander species. Learn the current issues surrounding their populations, what is being done, and how you can help!By Mike Veale
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Project Conservation with Marlina Moreno and Zander Beetge Part 2
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Finish up this two part episode with our guests Marlina Moreno and Zander Beetge, of Project Conservation. Catch their origin story and thought process around starting their wildlife and conservation film making journey. And continue with the comical stories from the field.By Mike Veale
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Project Conservation with Marlina Moreno and Zander Beetge
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Tune in for fun and funny podcast episodes with Marlina Moreno and Zander Beetge. Both are well accomplished and established photographers, wildlife conservation film makers, and content editors, who co-founded Project Conservation, npo. In this episode we talk goals, field stories, impact, and challenges of the field.…
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Head First Into The Rhino Poaching Crisis Pt. 2
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Finish the comical story involving Hein, Mike, and Ben using a Toyota Corolla on a rhino relocation mission in the Kruger National Park. Tune in for a few behind the scenes stories from Mike and Hein working together on Specialized Rhino Protection duties. Hear it straight from Hein and Mike about the real life duties and struggles as an anti poach…
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Head First Into the Rhino Poaching Crisis PT. 1
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Join Hosts Mike Veale and Robert Pike as they talk with guest Hein, who was one of the core Instructors on Mike's anti poaching ranger bootcamp training. Listen to what the training was like, several comical stories at Mike's expense, How Mike and Hein joined the Specialized Rhino Protection Unit, and how ultimately Mike and Hein became life long f…
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Locked Out Abroad with Guest Natasha Frolander
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Hosts Mike Veale and Robert Pike talk with Natasha Frolander, Global Conservation Force's K9 Anti Poaching Units Projects Coordinator, as she shares her story of being literally "locked out" abroad, in South Africa, in the midst of the 2020 covid19 pandemic. During her GCF deployment, which was originally scheduled for one month, which was prolonge…
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In this episode we dive in for a few comical behind the scenes stories about Roberts first conservation trips to Indonesia, what we were working on, and some of our comical fails. Of course we mention how coffee is relevant to conservation, provide travel tips for visiting Indonesia, and share how to be a conscious traveler.…
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Once Upon A Time (Animal Rescue) In Mexico
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Wildlife trafficking and the illegal pet trade wreak havoc on wildlife all around the world. In this specific rescue mission, Mike and Robert travel to Mexico for a unique rescue mission. Tune in for the story and a few somewhat comical and trying situations, Federales included...By Mike Veale
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