Best Jessica & Isla Podcasts (2024)

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New Girl on the Block - Ivey Kennedy (Wildlife Photographer) 41:39

2M ago41:39

41:39

We depart from the normal guest type on this weeks episode of Wild & Unprotected. As everyone knows media is an incredibly important part of conservation. Telling a story in a way that captivates is often what drives people to get involved. In this weeks episode we talk with Ivey Kennedy a photographer who has a passion for wildlife. We discuss the…

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Jurassic Chickens - Jessica Carroll (Cassowary Conservancy) 1:00:33

2M ago1:00:33

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In this episode we talk with Jessica Carroll from the Cassowary Conservancy. After this episode it's easy to see how Florida is home to some of the wildest birds on the planet. Ethan & Jessica talk about the nicknames the cassowary have (like murder bird), having to do a swab on a bird, and a very special announcement! Support the Show. To help sup…

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Hold My Beer - Evan Tuohy (Isla Mar Research Expeditions) 1:01:33

3M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

In this episode we are headed to Rincón Puerto Rico to talk with Evan Tuohy the Co-Founder of Isla Mar Research Expeditions. Ethan & Evan talk about their student marine biology programs, turning beer bottles into concrete for coral reef restoration, diving 160 feet down into the ocean, and how it was to stumble upon manatees mating. Buckle up beca…

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Forest Guardians - Terrance Lee (Red Panda Network) 43:40

3M ago43:40

43:40

Season 2 kicks off with a species we never expected to be a part of the show! In this episode our hoss Ethan Leaman meets with Terrance Lee the Deputy Director of the Red Panda Network In this episode we talk about mistaking red pandas for children, Disney's Turning Red and the impact on conservation of the species, women in conservation, and how i…

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Prison Mullet - Javier Fabrega (Marsh Sessions) 1:05:00

9M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

It's the season finale! In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Javier Fabrega from Marsh Sessions. In an episode that's a little different than most this episode dives deep into outdoors and fishing culture. Tune in to learn about fishing culture in Florida, the recent Marsh Fest event, and how we can work together with th…

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Don't Love Me Back - Andres Sáenz and Tesa Blowey (Toucan Rescue Ranch) 1:00:01

10M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Andres Sáenz and Tesa Blowey of from Toucan Rescue Ranch. Andres is the Vet Supervisor and Tesa is the Release Site Supervisor for Toucan Rescue Ranch. Tune in to hear about the new Howler Money program TRR has just recently launched, a surprise special guest, and what an animal medic…

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Turtle Talk - Dr. Larry Wood (National Save the Sea Turtle Foundation) 55:02

10M ago55:02

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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dr. Larry Wood from the National Sea Turtle Foundation. Learn all about Dr. Wood, his journey to leading the program, and how animals can make an impact on everyone. To support Dr. Wood and National Save the Sea Turtle Foundation please visit https://savetheseaturtle.org/ Support the …

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Sign from Nature: Manuohina - Jordan Lerma (Cascadia Research Collective) 1:00:05

10M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Jordan Lerma of Cascadia Research Collective. This episode is jam packed. Talking about whether or not college educations should still be a thing in 15 years to boat yoga…and everything in between. This episode has it all. The “wild” stories part of the show will make you smile, shed …

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Whale Shark Ultrasound - Dení Ramírez (Whale Shark Mexico) 1:15:16

10M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dení Ramírez of Whale Shark Mexico. Thank goodness for Starlink. Recording from a boat off the coast of Solomon Islands makes for one of the crazier locations a guest has recorded from. Learn about starting an NGO, Ultrasounds on whale sharks, and what life is like after 20 years in c…

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Up the Coast - Susan Inman (100 Miles) 1:28:15

11M ago1:28:15

1:28:15

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Susan Inman from 100 Miles. Politicians having their pockets lined, lemur poop, and a conservation journey that goes across the U.S make this episode one not to miss. This conversation goes up the Georgia Coast to really learn what 100 Miles (an advocacy group in Georgia) does to pres…

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Keeping it Real - Becca Bryan (Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge) 1:11:04

11M ago1:11:04

1:11:04

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Becca Bryan from Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge. Anyone ever feel like their personal journey could never lead them to conservation work? Our conversation with Becca proves that no matter what your route is...if you are passionate then you can be a part of conservation programs…

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Butt Stuff - Dr. Guy Stevens (Manta Trust) 1:19:41

11M ago1:19:41

1:19:41

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dr. Guy Stevens of Manta Trust. Anyone want to learn about Mantas...and talk about butt stuff? Guy is the CEO and Co-Founder of Manta Trust. We talk about his journey to becoming the CEO of Manta Trust, all of the dives he has gone on with mantas, and what comes out of a mantas butt? …

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Koality Tales from Down Under - Dominica Mack and Josey Sharrad (IFAW Australia) 1:08:37

11M ago1:08:37

1:08:37

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dominica Mack and Josey Sharrad from IFAW Australia. Get ready to laugh you're a** off in this episode. This episode is a rollercoaster ride from start to finish as we discuss the current state of koalas in Australia. IFAW is incredibly involved in conserving the population of the koa…

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Munched by a Gator - Peter Clark (Tampa Bay Watch) 51:38

11M ago51:38

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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Peter Clark of Tampa Bay Watch. Peter is the Founder of Tampa Bay Watch in Florida. In this episode we go over the programs that Peter and Tampa Bay Watch have put in place to make an impact in the local community. We also discuss the new discovery center that TBW has opened and the i…

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Howlers & Heels - Encar Garcia (Jaguar Rescue Center) 1:23:42

1y ago1:23:42

1:23:42

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Encar Garcia of the Jaguar Rescue Center. Encar is the Founder of the Jaguar Rescue Center in Costa Rica. In this episode we have alot of fun with our first international episode. We talk about naming the rescue center JRC (even though there are no jaguars there now), the three R's th…

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Caught on Cam - Denise Peterson (Utah Mountain Lion Conservation) 1:19:44

1y ago1:19:44

1:19:44

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Denise Peterson of Utah Mountain Lion Conservation. Denise is the founder and director of UMLC and Explore Wild Media. In this episode we go through all things trail cams. We talk about current legislation that is a potential threat to mountain lions, Denise's current projects, and ca…

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Mommy Shark - Julia Hartl (Hawai'i Institute for Marine Biology) 1:17:10

1y ago1:17:10

1:17:10

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Julia "Jules" Hartl from the Hawai'i Institute for Marine Biology. We officially go off the rails in this episode. Jules is a PHD student at HIMB. You might recognize her from Maui Shark Mystery on Disney+. She is focusing on the impacts of shark eco-tourism on sharks in the Hawaiian …

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Tag You're It - Will Gough (Marine Mammal Research Program University of Hawai'i) 1:30:24

1y ago1:30:24

1:30:24

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Will Gough from the Marine Mammal Research Program of the University of Hawai'i. He is a post doc at MMRP and is in charge of tagging large marine animals. We talk about deploying data tags with a big a$$ stick, dog urination behavior (yep...you read that right), and remote controlled…

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Don't Kill Grandma - Shelby Thomas (Ocean Rescue Alliance) 56:05

1y ago56:05

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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Shelby Thomas from Ocean Rescue Alliance. She is the CEO and Director of research for the organization. We talk about deploying artificial reefs, Ocean Rescue Alliance most recent project in Florida, and a mayor that got bit by a territorial fish. Support the Show. To help support the…

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Muddied Up - Misty Niemeyer and Stacey Hedman (IFAW) 1:29:29

1y ago1:29:29

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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Misty Niemeyer and Stacey Hedman from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). Misty Niemeyer is the Stranding Coordinator for the Marine Mammal Rescue and Research Program and Stacey Hedman is the Director of Communications for the organizations. We talk about how dolphins g…

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Stache & Shark Science - Bryan Legare (Center for Coastal Studies) 49:51

1y ago49:51

49:51

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Bryan Legare of the Center for Coastal Studies, Bryan Legare is the man with the epic 'stache and a shark ecologist for the center for coastal studies. In this episode we go over Bryans journey through education, talk about sharks and the misconceptions about them, and fundraising for…

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Slippery Soap Box - Justin Tramble (Tampa Bay Waterkeeper) 1:05:09

1+ y ago1:05:09

1:05:09

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Justin Tramble of Tampa Bay Waterkeeper. Justin is the Executive Director of Tampa Bay Waterkeeper. In this episode we go over Tampa being declared dead in the 70's, why having clean water is so important, and the impacts that have on both the animals and community. Support the Show. …

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0 to 100 - Bob Lynch (Center for Coastal Studies) 58:18

1+ y ago58:18

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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Bob Lynch of the Center for Coastal Studies. Bob is the Rescue Operations Manager for the Center of Coastal Studies Provincetown. Bob is one of the few level 5 disentanglement specialists in the world. What does that mean? We wanted to know the same thing.. We discuss his path to beco…

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It's Snot What You Think - Dr. Iain Kerr (Ocean Alliance & Snot Bot) 48:35

1+ y ago48:35

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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dr. Iain Kerr. Dr. Kerr is the CEO of Ocean Alliance and the founder of Snot Bot. We talk about how Earth is really "Planet Ocean", how difficult it could be to get a whale to pee in a cup, and breaking the mold and using technology for research. Hope you are ready to takeoff drone st…

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Balls in Butter - Teresa Whipple (Ursa Major Training and Consulting) 1:19:18

1+ y ago1:19:18

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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Teresa Whipple ("The Bear Lady") of Ursa Major Training and Consulting. We talk about everything and anything bears. From bear dialects to bears watching you go to the bathroom. This episode truly goes off the rails. Support the Show. To help support the show or be in the know for all…

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Only Fins - Dr. Claire Lacey (Marine Mammal Research Program: University of Hawaii) 49:07

1+ y ago49:07

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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dr. Claire Lacey from the Marine Mammal Research Program of the University of Hawaii. We talk about growing up in the U.K., life on board a research vessel, and dolphin sex. Support the Show. To help support the show or be in the know for all things Wildscape see the links below: http…

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Poopnado - Reunion with Maria Harvey (Hawaii Uncharted Research Collective) 42:27

1+ y ago42:27

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In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Maria Harvey of Hawaii Uncharted Research Collective. We catch up on H.U.R.C. updates since our last meeting when our team filmed an episode of the Wildscape Production's show Shoreline Stories. We talk about riding whale sharks, classic pranks, and whale shark poop tornados. Support …

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Wild & Unprotected - Trailer 0:31

1+ y ago0:31

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Welcome to Wild & Unprotected hosted by Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde. This podcast is about conservation and the people that run the organizations...but it's not your normal nature show. We let our guests tell the fun, crazy, and outright wild stories from their time in conservation. So get ready to laugh and enjoy the show! Support the Show. To h…

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Episode 10 - We’re launch something! 31:37

2y ago31:37

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This week is a bit out of the ordinary. No sex, menopause or myths. We’re giving you an update on GLORIAH’s progress. The good, the bad, the ugly. Smashed bottles, IP infringement, crying to Dizzee Rascal - it’s been a journey. However, something super exciting is also creeping closer and closer!! Have a listen to catch up with us. As always, keep …

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Ep 8 - Did you know? 51:42

2y ago51:42

51:42

We've been brushing up on our knowledge, reading the amazing Vagina: A re-education by Lynne Enright. Did you know the same % of the population who are born with the red hair gene are born intersex? That Mr. Kellogg of THE Kellogg's cereal brand supported defaming the clit and claimed eating his cereal would prevent sexual deviance? That you can bu…

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Ep 7 - The Menopause Nutritionist 50:54

2y ago50:54

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This week our special guest is Charlotte Hunter, the Menopause Nutritionist. Protien, fibre, sleep and diet ... how important is it for women as we transition through the inevitable life stages? We also talk about Charlotte's own health struggles from PCOS to a voluntary and necessary hystereconomy, triggering overnight menopause, and everything th…

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Ep 9 - We speak to John, a Somatic sex expert! 1:38:12

2y ago1:38:12

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John is a criminal lawyer turned Somatic sex expert. A week in Cornwall changed his life for the better, discovering who he truly was and ditching corporate life for sex therapy. He now supports a range of clients. From those married 30+ years and have never orgasmed to people with no sexual desire or libido. Sex is so much more than just the phsyi…

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Ep 6 - Sexuality, first times masturbating and learning foreplay 52:42

2y ago52:42

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Hello one and all, this week we are chatting about all things sexuality. From our own first experiences of solo and partnered sex as well as some high level definitions of sexuality 'labels'. We are also reading out and discussing some personal experiences sent in from our listeners. Normalising what we so often feel self conscious or insecure abou…

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Ep 5 - The power of your menstrual cycle 1:12:03

2y ago1:12:03

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You wouldn't plan your 30th birthday in your Winter season, right? You're not crazy. Or are you? How much do you really know about your menstrual cycles? Yes, plural. This week we are diving into WombPower with Ashleigh, a menstrual coach and all-round fountain of knowledge. Talking about understanding our menstrual cycles in order to create a leve…

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Ep 4 - STIs and contraception, the myths and stigmas 55:22

2y ago55:22

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Why is it that the responsibility of contraception and safe sex seems to fall on women? Yet when we do prioritise it, attending sexual health clinics, we are made to feel dirty or embarrassed? This week we're getting personal, talking about our own experiences with STIs and contraception. Most women's first experiences of birth control fall short o…

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Ep 3 - Sam Jackman from We Wear Boost 1:02:25

2+ y ago1:02:25

1:02:25

This week we're speaking to Sam Jackman, the co-founder of We Wear Boost. We Wear Boost are breaking the taboo of losing a breast to cancer, promoting female empowerment with an affordable and colourful external prosthesis. They are disrupting a product category which has been dominated by the heavy, flesh coloured, 'chicken cutlet' for decades. Cr…

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Ep 2 - Porn, does it increase violence against women? 1:00:42

2+ y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

We are BACK. Hot off the back of our first podcast, we launch straight into one of the most debated topics in sex. Porn. Our experiences, what we know, what we clearly don't know and a lot more. Why do we love it so much? Why does Jessica like ethical eggs? There's a lot of questions. We are still so buzzed about the response from our first one, so…

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Ep 1 - Diary of a Cam Girl 1:02:05

2+ y ago1:02:05

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GLORIAH's first episode had to be with Savanna, our secret Cam Girl. In this episode we dive into what it really means to be a Cam Girl. Covering everything from money, nudity, sex toys and some hilarious but anonymous requests and stories which quite literally come with the job. We'll be breaking the taboos and stigmas surrounding women in sex wor…

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