Best Binoculars Podcasts (2024)

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Swarovski NL 14X52 Binoculars 40:00

24d ago40:00

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Travis jumps on the Podcast with Matt Cashell to discuss the latest binocular from Swarovski Optik- The 14x52 NL Pure. They discuss the upcoming full review by Matt, as well as their initial thoughts and just how good is this new offering from Swarovski.Watch for Matt's Full Review in early August Herefind more Rokslide optic reviews here…

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The binoculars that inspired a community in Ecuador #133 22:46

17d ago22:46

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Host Suzy speaks with Sandra Morocho (Birdwatchers of Quijos Valley, Ecuador) and Michaela Leeb (Swarovski-Optik). Sandra lives in the cloud forest on the eastern slopes of the Andes in Ecuador. In 2014 she won a pair of binoculars in the Digiscoper of the Year competition run by Swarovski-Optik. Using the binoculars stoked Sandra’s enthusiasm for …

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TT#37 Robert Hanneman from Huntin’ Fool talks Youth Hunting Opportunities 53:51

3h ago53:51

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A Tipsy Thursday featuring Robert Hanneman from Huntin' Fool sheds light on available Youth Hunting Opportunities. Robert knows all the ins and outs of western draw systems and which secrets will increase Youth Hunting Opportunities. Afterwards Mike Moore gives us his thoughts on the Stone Glacier Tokeen day pack. Then we have Alps Outdoorz give us…

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225 10 Things Builders Forget, RV Museum, Going Downhill, Free* Streaming, Dowsing for $$$ 42:55

42m ago42:55

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10 things NOT to forget when you're building out your van! We'll also visit some vintage rigs, learn about going downhill, dowse for water and find some good cooking resources. Pagurus in North Dakota NEWS New Ford Van https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/by-building-new-lower-cost-pickups-and-a-commercial-van-ford-seeks-to-shift-electric-vehicle-st…

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British Planetary Science Conference 52:45

1h ago52:45

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In this podcast extra for Awesome Astronomy in August 2024, we bring you two of the Plenary Sessions from the British Planetary Science Conference 2024, hosted by Space Park Leicester and the National Space Center. The first, from Dr Aprajita Verma, discusses the upcoming Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), and the second, from Dr Steve Banham, gives …

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#10MinuteTalk - Vortex® Eyewear – Just Another Pair of Sunglasses? 19:00

1h ago19:00

19:00

High-end eyewear that fits your face and the demands of your active hunting, shooting, outdoors, and daily life. Polarized, ballistic-rated, shatter-resistant lenses are at home on the range, on the water, and at your kid’s soccer game. Lenses also cover your tears when at some less-than-ideal obligatory function not doing what you really wish you …

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Ep. 354 | The Second Amendment Foundation – Get in the Fight and Look Good Doing it 1:16:40

36m ago1:16:40

1:16:40

Adam Kraut from the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) joins Mark Boardman and Sawyer Briel to chat SAF, current 2A battles, where the money goes, and the Vortex®/SAF Crafted Impact T-shirt collaboration. When you purchase one these special-edition, limited run, cool-as-heck shirts, you support the Second Amendment Foundation in their mission to fos…

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Transitioning from Scouting to Archery Seasons 1:22:15

5h ago1:22:15

1:22:15

Robby hosts today's episode of the Rokcast, covering multiple topics. From bow choice dilemma, to the "Art of Sticking Your Head Over the Rise," bucks transitioning from velvet to hard-antlered, to a 45-day buck hunt story, it's all in the episode on scouting to archery seasonsHe then chats with Toby Boudreau of the Idaho Fish and Game on mule deer…

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224 Rag & Bone Buffet! AWD vs. 4WD, JDM, Squeal Test, Katoomba, EnZed, UrbEX 38:06

1h ago38:06

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A lot of little things add up to a whole episode! No central theme, just bits about marketing, breathing, driving, squealing, traveling, exploring, and troubleshooting. Something for everyone, I hope. The SS United States, a very fast ship NEWS Futurliner for sale https://www.autoevolution.com/news/super-rare-1939-gm-futurliner-pops-up-for-sale-cos…

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#10MinuteTalk - Remi Warren’s Hunting Mantras — Hunting Words to Live by 29:58

9d ago29:58

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Remi Warren is one of the most experienced hunters in the world. That experience has led him to develop several hunting mantras that if followed, deliver time and again. Choosing the right approach, to finding your knife when the dirty work is done, Remi gives us hunting words to live by. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if the…

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Ep. 353 | Backcountry Food and Nutrition — with Elk Shape’s Dan Staton 55:46

9d ago55:46

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Elk Shape’s Dan Staton joins Mark to chat backcountry food and nutrition. They cover stuff they like, their food strategies, and break down Mark’s daily ration. They even find a nutritional hole in Mark’s food game he will want to fill with additional items. The best part about a week of food in the field — the greasy burger you get at the local di…

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HBMD: Glassing for Big Mule Deer 1:08:23

1d ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Robby hosts today's Rokcast. He covers high-level glassing for big mule deer, and touches on Travis Hobb's recent episode, "Your Angled Spotting Scope is Holding You Back." hereRobby also covers a popular thread in the optics subforum, "Zeiss Victory SF Review," here recently renewed by Rokslide member B_Reynolds_AK on the superb performance of the…

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Bowhunting Giant Nevada Elk, Between Sage & Pine 10:13

2d ago10:13

10:13

Watch Rokslide writer, Tony Trietch bowhunt the great state of Nevada for giant bull elk!Video: https://youtu.be/mi7Ev5gdsuI?si=PYVp3x09YYRNvA-hBy Rokcast

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223 Things to Check While You're Driving, Android Radio, Sherri's Castle, Phone Mount 34:07

5d ago34:07

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Late again! And I'm being buzzed! (Not like that). But we have 10 things to check while your driving to keep you van going, a visit to a mysterious staircase in the middle of the woods, a way to figure out the weather in the future, Android radios and an expensive phone mount. You can guess what's still there... BLUETOOTH ODBII READER Not cheap, bu…

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#10MinuteTalk - Velvet Antler Field Care — Tips and Tricks 31:58

11d ago31:58

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Early season critters taken with antlers shrouded in velvet require special care if the hunter desires to preserve them in their fuzzy form. No easy task considering their delicate nature and often warm daily temps that may accelerate the decomposition process. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn talk through what worked with a nice Sitka blacktail a…

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Your Angled Spotting Scope is Holding You Back…. 27:43

8d ago27:43

27:43

Travis Hobbs finally explains why he hates angled spotting scopes for mule deer hunting—it really does make more of a difference than you might think. He also explains glassing efficiency and why you should be using binoculars on your tripod more, and his thoughts on what binoculars you should buy if you are on a budget.This episode is also availab…

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Ep. 352 | Barnes Bullets — All Copper Big Game Stoppers 1:14:09

8d ago1:14:09

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Since 1989, Barnes has been leading the charge in the all-copper bullet arena. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn sit down with Mike Painter and Gregg Sloan in their home state of Utah to chat through their bullets, how they work and more. Is Ryan completely biased toward these projectiles? Yes. For good reason? You decide. As always, we want to hea…

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Comet Olbers in Silly Season 1:08:01

12d ago1:08:01

1:08:01

This month the team talk Comet Olbers, black holes in globular Clusters, the cancellation of Vixen, the ultra calm lakes of Titan, more phosphine news from Venus and look forward to this months Perseids. Produced by Ralph, Paul, Jen, John, Damien & DustinBy Awesome Astronomy

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222 10 Joyful Things about Vanlife, Jackery 1500 Charging, Dog Statue, VW Resources 44:28

13d ago44:28

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This week, we eschew negativity and obfuscate obstinacy! Well, at least for the first section. We'll then visit DC, a dog with a plate, play with a Jackery 1500 and violate the warranty on a USB cable. And for the VW folks, a pile of resources! A dog and his pie plate NEWS Denmark Clashes with Vanlife https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/07/19/d…

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#10MinuteTalk - Vortex® Custom Turrets — Extend Your Range 29:36

18d ago29:36

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Fast, simple, and effective, using a Vortex® custom yardage-marked turret may be your ticket to extending your effective hunting/shooting distance. Range in yards, dial in yards, and execute the shot. Listen and learn about this great tool. Get one FREE with select riflescopes! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any …

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TT#36 Scouting with Jared Bloomgren 1:00:24

14d ago1:00:24

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Today we explore how Jared Bloomgren's scouting process continues to put him on great animals even during general seasons. Jared explains what he's looking for during boots on the ground and explaining where to find proven spots during pre-season scouting. Will Frye compares two Swarovski heavy weights BTX vs dual STC spotting scopes. Maven's Cade …

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Ep. 351 | The Compact Optics Revolution is Upon Us 51:56

15d ago51:56

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Compact optics are the definition of, “Big things come in small packages.” Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn highlight these optical powerhouses and where they will enhance your hunting/observation game! Don’t be fooled by appearances. Compact optics may provide all the optical performance you need while saving space and weight in the field. As alw…

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221 Listener Letters, Cabin Air Filters, Binoculars, Star Trek Set, Color Temp, Driving School 42:13

20d ago42:13

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This week, we'll focus on some great listener letters. We'll also visit the USS Enterprise, drive up a river, play with binoculars, measure things in Kelvin and learn if you have a cabin air filter. Your host with Captain Kirk in Riverside, Iowa. NEWS Open Source Van Control System https://www.hackster.io/news/live-a-smart-vanlife-with-this-open-so…

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#10MinuteTalk - Pairing Micro Red Dots with Magnified Optics – What’s Right for You? 30:27

21d ago30:27

30:27

Adam Maxwell and Ryan Muckenhirn are in the house to chat Auxiliary Micro Red Dots along with the pros and cons of common mounting positions. 45-degreee offset or 12 O’clock? At the end of this podcast, you’ll know if you need one and where to stick it. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered…

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Ep. 350 | 2024 Budget Rifle Roundup 1:17:15

22d ago1:17:15

1:17:15

Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn break down their 2024 budget rifle test and review from top to bottom. No bolt is left unturned as they deep dive into the intricacies of each, what they liked, disliked and were surprised by. Tune in for facts and opinions that may just lead to your next big game boom stick. As always, we want to hear your feedbac…

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Dwight Schuh on The Stalk 1:03:01

25d ago1:03:01

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Robby reviews one of the all-time classic books for archery mule deer hunters: “Hunting Open Country Mule Deer” by Dwight Schuh hereThis book still applies to today’s bowhunter. While some of the gear might be outdated, Dwight's thorough and deep dive into preparing for a stalk on a mule deer still has not been matched in 39 years since publication…

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220 TOLLS, Cold Bed, Arco, Casino Parking, Japanese Wood Burning 38:28

1M ago38:28

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For whom the toll bells? It's YOU. We need to have a talk about this. We'll also explore Arco, Idaho, sleep in a casino parking lot, burn some wood artistically, and review some magnentic shades. Simon Wagg manipulating nuclear material (ish) at EBR-1. NEWS Homeless Camping Ban https://crosscut.com/news/2024/06/after-scotus-decision-wa-homeless-cam…

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#10MinuteTalk - Hydration and Hydration Supplements 19:48

28d ago19:48

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Elk Shape’s Dan Staton gets a little salty in this conversation all about hydration and hydration supplements. Water and salt are essential. Dan hits us with some great info along with things we ought to be thinking about to maximize our human performance in the field. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics yo…

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TT#35 E-Scouting with Mark Livasay, then Game Camera’s and Digiscoping 1:12:58

1M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Today Mark Livasay takes us though his E-scouting process in Treeline Academy. Mark's proven 12 core principles to finding elk when E-scouting can narrow down any unit in the west to its highest probability. Moultrie launches their new Edge2 and Edge Pro2 Trail cameras and gives tips on best use. PhoneSkope helps us master Digiscoping with their Ca…

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Ep. 349 | Colorado Hunting is in the Crosshairs – Your State is Next 1:18:16

29d ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Dan Gates from CRWM (Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management) and his team have been in the trenches battling an anti-hunting agenda fueled by disinformation, big budgets, and emotion. His organization focuses on CO, but if you think your state, the way you hunt, and the critters you chase are somehow safe or exempt — you’re wrong. Listen to…

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HBMD: Deer Drives & Long Range Hunting 46:08

1M ago46:08

46:08

Robby is today's host. Summer is heating up, and a few big bucks are around, even in the most hard-hit winterkill areas. Before Robby jumps into the next two chapters of Hunting Big Mule Deer, he gives a scouting update and covers advancements in Moultrie Mobile's cellular cams, including the incredible battery life, no SD cards, AI screening for b…

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Sanctuary on the Moon 44:55

1M ago44:55

44:55

Celebrating 55 years since humans first set foot on the Moon with Project Apollo, in this podcast extra, Dr Jen meets with Benoit Faiveley and Mario Freese, founder and chief engineer of Sanctuary on the Moon, a daring project to leave a legacy of humanity on our nearest celestial neighbour. In the late 2020s, 24 coaster-sized sapphire disks will s…

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219 Fixed Address, Leaving Las Vegas, Car Dwelling Guide, Vanlife Magazine 36:22

1M ago36:22

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Living full time has many challenges, but one of those is a "fixed address." We'll discuss. We'll also review a new Vanlife Magazine, visit a miniature world, leave Las Vegas, and learn what to do when we find ourselves living in a car. My life boat. TECH TALK Laser Level https://amzn.to/3xWVX1x PRODUCT REVIEW Freedom On Wheels magazine https://onl…

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#10MinuteTalk - Defender Micro Red Dots Breakdown 29:03

1M ago29:03

29:03

Concealed carry to competition and everything between, tune in to hear Vortex’s Chris Urrutia and Liam Ward run through the features, benefits, and applications of the Defender Micro Red Dot series. Tough as nails, there is a Defender to fit your needs. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered…

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Ep. 348 | Montana Mike — Real Life Cowboy and Most Interesting Man in the World 1:47:10

1M ago1:47:10

1:47:10

Real life cowboy, rodeo star, rancher, outfitter, self-reliant, tough as nails, fix anything, honest, hard working and grounded. Mike Barthelmess is a rare breed of man getting rarer by the day. Tune in for a super interesting and fun conversation with some great stories drawn from Mike’s life lived. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us…

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Helping Mule Deer & Gear Wrap 1:18:40

2M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Robby hosts Taylor Gregory of the Wood River Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation. Find out how removing a single fence in critical mule deer corridors makes a difference in helping mule deer. They also chat about getting off the "fence" and stepping up to help mule deer. Taylor took a hard look at himself and decided rather than just complain, he'd…

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The power of finding your community - Stephen Moss 23:43

2M ago23:43

23:43

Naturalist, author and broadcaster Stephen Moss joins Suzy in a wide-ranging conversation covering the importance of supporting younger members of the wildlife community, recovery from serious illness and the challenges of making individual efforts to mitigate the biodiversity crisis. Recorded live at Global Birdfair 2023 Links: Global BirdFair inf…

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218 Keep Calm and Carry On, Being Ready, Ring Stickup Cam, Tinker Creek, Cryptozoology 41:30

1M ago41:30

41:30

There's a LOT going on, and it's important to remember what we're doing here—VANLIFE! We'll also talk about hitting the road with an unfinished rig, review the Ring Stickup Cam, visit Tinker Creek, Bigfoot, and learn to survive in the woods. Jen (my wife), Loren Coleman, and Me circa 2010. NEWS Why Are We So Annoyed by Remote Workers in Sprinter Va…

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Starliner Marooned and Playing Gyros! 1:11:58

2M ago1:11:58

1:11:58

This month the team discuss keeping the elderly Hubble alive with a single gyro, how Starliner is currently marooned in orbit and are usually round up of other news from the cosmos, a skyguide for what to look out for and a this month in astronomy history that explores the life of Henrietta Swan-Leavitt.…

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83 Birdwatching Stories - with the Local Big Year crew 26:19

1M ago26:19

26:19

Hear birdwatching stories from around Australia. This episode is about the joys of connecting with neighbourhood birds and the challenge of doing a Local Big Year. Local Big Year is a challenge to identify as many birds species as possible within a local geographical area in one year. Many thanks to the following Local Big Year community members fo…

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#10MinuteTalk - Find the Perfect Optic with the Vortex® Optics Finder Tool 14:26

1M ago14:26

14:26

Looking for the perfect optic? The Vortex® Optics Finder Tool on vortexoptics.com can help narrow your search. Simple and easy to use, follow along as Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn walk through finding your next piece of glass. Try out the Optics Finder! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like co…

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TT#34 Early Season Meat Care with Larry Bartlett 1:04:37

2M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Today's Tipsy Tuesday is all about the early season. Up first Larry Bartlet takes a deep dive into the science of meat care in the backcountry. Larry lays out how to mitigate meat spoilage in the early season, along with proven tactics that get the best table fare even when temperatures are warm and your packed in days from the trailhead. Some of t…

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Ep. 347 | Long-Range Instructor Drops Long-Range Knowledge 1:18:27

1M ago1:18:27

1:18:27

Vortex Edge® Instructor Justin Lipska drops by the studio to drop long-range knowledge bombs. Gear, technique and more, tune in to get insightful tips from a true professional. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast…

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The Top 1%- Dioni Amuchastegui 1:42:56

2M ago1:42:56

1:42:56

The Top 1% is a little mini series we are recording with some of the best DIY Mule Deer Hunters in the country. This is the second episode in that series.The guys we really want to focus on and hear from are average hunters, family men, working blue collar jobs somehow taking the top 1% of Mule Deer over and over again on run of the mill type tags …

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A passion for wildlife - Mike Dilger 30:16

2M ago30:16

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Ecologist, writer, and wildlife presenter Mike Dilger is a familiar face from his appearances on popular shows such as BBC's The One Show and Springwatch. With a lifelong passion for plants, insects, and birds, Mike has dedicated his career to studying and understanding wildlife. His extensive fieldwork has taken him around the world. As a respecte…

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217 Hipcamp, Female Trucking, Awnings, Fossil Museum, Propane Fix 40:06

2M ago40:06

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TWO Main features this week, how to deal with the heat and how to deal with pests. Then we'll slow down and enjoy some coffee mugs, learn about the two different fridge types, encounter some bad stones, visiting a firefighting museum and enjoy Kira and the Survival Pod. Fisher Wagg's New Song! https://fisherwagg.bandcamp.com/track/when-you-get-home…

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