Best Twig.fm Podcasts (2024)

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Holly Budge - How Many Many Elephants 48:40

4+ y ago48:40

48:40

Wilderkids is back after a short break and what a cracking episode to kick off the new season of interviews. On this episode we have adventurer and conservationist, Holly Budge who tells us all about her visual campaign and charity - How Many Elephants. Anyone that is familiar with my art will know how much I love elephants so when a friend from ho…

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Monica Bond - World Giraffe Day 50:45

5y ago50:45

50:45

Today is World Giraffe Day and I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate it than chatting to giraffe expert and children’s author Monica Bond. Monica is a wildlife biologist at the Wild Nature Institute, an NGO that creates environmental education tools for children and adults in Tanzania and the US, as well as other English speaking countries.…

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Cup of Tea Chat #3 25:56

5+ y ago25:56

25:56

It's been a while since I’ve had my good friend and fellow podcaster Tash (from My Home Planet) on the show, so I thought I’d bring her on to discuss a very old book that is new to me and a film that I absolutely love, that is now 10 years old, which I can’t quite believe! Both are still completely relevant. We normally meet in person for these cha…

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Wildlife Photographer Suzi Eszterhas - Girls Who Click 1:00:50

5+ y ago1:00:50

1:00:50

On today’s show I’m delighted to introduce you to wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas. I had such a blast talking to Suzi that I couldn’t even edit our conversation down, there are too many nuggets in there worth sharing. It was one of those chats where you wish you were sat down in person over a couple of beers. It’s a great interview but if you …

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Rachel Love Nuwer-the good, the bad, the poached 33:23

5+ y ago33:23

33:23

RACHEL LOVE NUWER Witnessing the burning of stock piled ivory, meeting the world’s last male northern white rhino, going under cover as a prostitute and drinking cocktails with an illegal wildlife buyer might seem like a far cry from a childhood spent in Biloxi, Mississippi but for science journalist Rachel Love Nuwer, these experiences are just pa…

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Georgie Dolphin - Saving Dolphins With A Children’s Book 36:42

5+ y ago36:42

36:42

Since beginning this conservation journey the most amazing people keep entering my life. I am continually awed and inspired by their passion and dedication to shaping this world into a better place for all of us. I’m thankful to call them my friends. On today’s show I get to chat to one of those friends, Georgie Dolphin. We met over a shared loved …

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Lisa Jayne Cameron-Rebuilding Lives and Communities 34:20

6y ago34:20

34:20

Given the freedom to roam as a child, Lisa Jayne (L.J.) Cameron spent much her childhood alone in nature with animals. Little wonder then that this ex-marketing woman would, years later come to found and run the first sanctuary in Australia dedicated to disabled and abused animals. In this episode of MHP, this compassionate woman tells her story-fr…

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James Stanton-Cooke: Getting Half Cut 34:35

6y ago34:35

34:35

Thankfully It’s not every child who is unfortunate enough to witness the total destruction of their backyard playground, but for Beards On co-founder James Stanton-Cooke, the experience, quite understandably left a lasting impression. In this episode of MHP, this mild mannered, deeply committed environmentalist discusses that difficult story. He al…

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Ondine Sherman - The Power of Education To Ensure a Better Future For The Voiceless. 38:07

6y ago38:07

38:07

You may have noticed that there has been a quite a gap between the last episode of Wilderkids and this one. The art/book side of my life has taken over everything lately - in the final push to get my next children’s book finished and in preparing for a tiger fundraising art exhibition. However, everything is now back on track and I can once again g…

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Michael Stocker-A Time to Listen 36:47

6y ago36:47

36:47

With a childhood fascination for aquariums and a passion for music, it’s little wonder that Ocean Conservation Research founder Michael Stock-er has made championing the sounds of our oceans his life’s work. In this episode of MHP, this humble jazz fan shares some of those childhood memories. He talks about why he set up OCR, using Kurtosis as a me…

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Roberto D'Andrea - The Connies Performance Troupe 30:53

6y ago30:53

30:53

On this week’s show we're joined by Roberto D’Andrea, part of a touring performance troupe called the Connies, born of the rich 112 year Melbourne Tram Conducting tradition, that bring environmental education to children at festivals and schools in Australia and in India. With India having such a special place in my heart after spending so long tra…

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Lewyn Maefala - Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit 48:05

6y ago48:05

48:05

5 years ago the first all female anti-poaching unit was created to combat wildlife crime, particularly rhino poaching, in the greater Kruger National Park in north eastern South Africa. They go by the name of the Black Mambas. The idea behind the Black Mambas is inspirational but the women themselves - from local communities, which are frequently p…

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Joel Hanna-The Power of The Big Little Brush 37:20

6y ago37:20

37:20

Most of us take brushing our teeth for granted. But for many people, around the world and close to home, access to dental hygiene is a luxury. In this episode of MHP Joel Hanna, founder of the social enterprise Big Little Brush shares his own story of dental neglect and how this opened his eyes to impacts the impacts of poor dental health on indivi…

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Confessions of A Plant Killer 6:48

6+ y ago6:48

6:48

The road may be paved with good intentions but sometimes scary movies, hereditary mishaps and nicknames whispered behind closed doors can lead to disaster.By Twig.fm

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Ayana Young-Messages From The Mountains 1:00:22

6+ y ago1:00:22

1:00:22

From having never held a seed in her hand to now planting 1 million trees-For The Wild founder Ayana Young’s life has certainly evolved. In this episode of MHP this restoration ecologist shares her story-from a suburban, Orange County upbringing to tent living in her beloved forest. On the way she’s gathered on Wall Street and travelled to the ‘saf…

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Sarah Pilkington - Environmental Education in Rural Australian Schools 27:48

6+ y ago27:48

27:48

Welcome to the first Wildkerkids podcast episode of 2018! On this week’s show I have Sarah Pilkington, a school teacher from rural (& I mean rural) Australia. In our conversation, amongst other things, you’ll hear about....... What life is like in a rural school that serves a farming community. What environmental programmes are part of the curricul…

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Tshering Lama O'Gorman-Heroine of The Himalayas 26:51

6+ y ago26:51

26:51

While growing up at the foothills of the Himalayas, Tshering Lama O’Gorman couldn’t imagine that she’d find herself years later living in the biggest city in Australia. As the program director for the Australian Himalayan Foundation though, she returns to Nepal frequently and sees the changes -both good and bad, to her homeland- first hand. In this…

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Flying High 8:12

6+ y ago8:12

8:12

What happens when a naughty puppy meets a girl flying a kite...the perfect antidote to solastalgia of course.By Twig.fm

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Harriet Spark-Making Promises to Grumpy Turtles 28:09

6+ y ago28:09

28:09

She may have grown up in an idyllic part of the world, but for Harriet Spark, her teenage years were difficult and unfulfilling. In this episode of MHP, this graphic designer and environmental warrior explains a how taking a dive into the unknown changed her life and made her appreciate what she does and doesn’t need to be happy. She talks about cr…

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Marc Bekoff - Important Life Lessons Kids Can Learn From Animals 33:36

6+ y ago33:36

33:36

Today I’m joined by one the nicest guys you could hope to meet, Marc Bekoff. Marc is Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the Colorado University, a Fellow of the Animal Behavior Society, a member of the Ethics Committee of the Jane Goodall Institute and an ambassador for Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots programme. He has publishe…

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Dermot O'Gorman-Optimism In Challenging Times 29:37

6+ y ago29:37

29:37

Dermot O’Gorman grew up with nature right outside his front door. So, little wonder then, that his first job was with National Parks in Australia. An epiphany though and a deep desire to solve meaningful global environmental challenges led him out of the local wilderness and into an impressive career with the WWF. In this episode of my home planet,…

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Seeking Out The Sky 5:16

6+ y ago5:16

5:16

The world is actually getting brighter, that's not always a good thing though. Sometimes you have to seek out the darkness to find the light....By Twig.fm

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Cup of Tea Chat - #2 21:22

6+ y ago21:22

21:22

In this week's podcast episode of Wilderkids, I sit down with my good friend Tash over a cup of tea, to discuss a film, that despite its age, I only watched recently. It's a stunning looking film that had a real effect on me. We also chat about a book that makes a sneaky appearance in the film. I guess you could say it's a discussion about the dang…

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Edwina Walsh-Becoming A Bamboo Monkey 44:13

6+ y ago44:13

44:13

Ethical fashion wasn’t something Edwina Walsh (or most children) have on their minds growing up. And while always interested in clothes she didn’t really consider a career in fashion either as a young girl in Melbourne. Yet a successful fashion career she made, one which led her to work with global brands, study in New York and ultimately start her…

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Where The Sidewalk Ends 7:13

6+ y ago7:13

7:13

I grew up without shoes-we’ll at least in the summer that is. I mean, I had shoes, but getting them on to my feet most days, when I was a child was a battle that I think my mum finally realized she couldn’t win. There is something extremely liberating about being barefoot, giving those toes a break from their bindings, allowing them to sink into sa…

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Sarah Sutter - Turning Play Inside, Out 24:57

6+ y ago24:57

24:57

On today’s show you’ll meet the CEO of a fantastic initiative whose vision is to make outdoor play in nature an everyday part of childhood. Sarah Sutter heads up the not-for-profit organisation, Nature Play SA. In a short period of time, childhood has evolved into something most of us wouldn’t recognise. If we pause, our own experience of childhood…

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LoraKim Joyner-Love and Birds in Times of War 42:18

6+ y ago42:18

42:18

LoraKim was dreaming of birds from a young age, which might explain her chosen first career as a veterinarian specialising in avian medicine, a career which has taken her on a journey of love, loss and re-connection across the Americas. In this episode of MHP LoraKim chats about her new book Conservation in Time of War: A transformational journey t…

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The Sound of Swing 5:03

6+ y ago5:03

5:03

Sometimes your dose of medicine requires taking a leap of faith and making funny sounds.By Twig.fm

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Arian Wallach-Through the Prism of the Dingo 53:09

6+ y ago53:09

53:09

While looking forward to doing field work with dingoes in Australia, the evolutionary and environmental biologist Dr. Arian Wallach wasn’t quite prepared for the darker side of conservation. In this episode of MHP Arian discusses everything from the bittersweet findings of her PhD research, to the benefits of introduced species (just don’t call the…

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The Elixir of Life 7:01

6+ y ago7:01

7:01

Celebrating the elixir of life is a perfect antidote to solastalgia. Listen to the latest five minute dose of nature connecting medicine at www.anttosol.com or at www.twig.fmBy Twig.fm

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Amy Park-Impact Of An Environmental Education 29:46

6+ y ago29:46

29:46

Last week I spoke to the co-creator of an inspirational environmental education programme. It left me wondering what effect this programme has on the kids that take part in it, from their point of view. So on today’s show I chat to one of the previous attendees, a passionate young woman called Amy Park. Amy attended Kids Teaching Kids back in 2010,…

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Imogen Taylor-Creating The Next Wilderkids 36:51

6+ y ago36:51

36:51

Imogen Taylor is on a mission, one which has taken her on a journey from a successful career in law to now writing and illustrating meaningful books for children, and in this episode of MHP she explains why she wants to save endangered wildlife, with a little help from her readers. Imogen discusses her latest book, the first in a series that featur…

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Songs for the Soul 6:39

7y ago6:39

6:39

Sometimes it takes tuning in the dial and looking up to discover that the perfect antidote to solastalgia is right in your own backyard.By Twig.fm

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Arron Wood-Inspiring Our Next Environmental Leaders 27:13

7y ago27:13

27:13

Arron Wood has been a champion of the environment for most of his life. In this episode of Wilderkids, Arron shares the key turning point in his life, when, at 8 years old, the environmental warrior was born. Arron Wood is an Australian sustainable business and education leader. He is also the Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne and the chai…

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Welcome To The Podcast 26:04

7y ago26:04

26:04

What books affected you as a child? In the first episode of Wilderkids I chat with my good friend Tash, from My Home Planet, about the books that impacted our childhood. We talk about what's changed since then.......Is the world in a worse state?........Are we still telling the same stories to our children today? Learn about the inspiration behind …

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Nina Simons-Bringing Gifts to Humanity 50:04

7y ago50:04

50:04

Even with a childhood spent in the heart of New York City, Nina Simons knew from an early age that nature was her spiritual path. In this episode of MHP, this generous visionary thinker and leadership expert tells how and why she liberated her stuffed animals, followed the sage advice of her parents and has been transformed by theatre, nature and h…

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Dining With Friends 8:02

7y ago8:02

8:02

From dining in apartments in Manhattan to walking the footpaths in Australia, you’ll discover that sometimes friends are found in the strangest placesBy Twig.fm

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Shawn Heinrichs-Our Planet's Bright Light 46:44

7y ago46:44

46:44

You’d be hard pressed to find a greater friend to our oceans and all who inhabit them than Shawn Heinrichs. In this episode of MHP, this brilliant award-winning cinematographer and conflict zone journalist shares his insights from the front line of planet survival- from his mixed emotions scuba diving for the first time, to the moment when he went …

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Pooh Sticks 6:56

7y ago6:56

6:56

Not just because my last name is Milne, but because my mum read them to me every night, I fell in love with the stories of Winnie the Pooh and friends at a very young age. Pooh invents a game, which many of us remember from our childhoods, a stick race that can be as fast or as slow as the earth wills it. www.anttosol.com…

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Ant to Sol intro 5:18

7y ago5:18

5:18

Why this podcast-In the age of eco-angst, sometimes we just need a little break from all the worry, a little antidote to a term called 'solastalgia'. *Solastalgia exists when there is recognition that the place where one resides and that one loves is under assault (physical desolation)." Professor Glenn Albrecht…

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Puddle Jumping 4:52

7y ago4:52

4:52

Do you remember what it was like as a kid when you’d want to jump in every puddle you saw? Well, one girl does and she’s sharing a story of why you might just want to put on the gum boots again. www.anttosol.comBy Twig.fm

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Dorothée Sophie Royal- Moontime Medicine Maker 42:07

7y ago42:07

42:07

One of Dorothée Sophie Royal’s first encounters with nature was giggling at a rose when she was only a few days old. And while she didn’t always consider herself a plant person, life had other ideas for this author, artist and moon time medicine maker. In this episode of MHP, Doro chats about her unusual upbringing, how she went from a degree in Po…

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Jeff Hansen-Pirate of Compassion 36:48

7y ago36:48

36:48

As Sea Shepherd celebrates 40 years on the frontline of marine conservation, defending, conserving and protecting our oceans, Jeff Hansen explains why he doesn’t want any more birthday presents. In this episode of MHP, this mild-mannered ocean warrior chats about everything from chronic fatigue to concussion grenades, albatrosses and Antarctica. He…

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Joanna Young-A Glaciologist in Disneyland 46:44

7y ago46:44

46:44

From Astrophysics to Geophysics, some might call Joanna Young an underachiever. But in this episode of MHP, this Fairbanks resident shares her true achievement as a relentless optimist for our planet, while working as a Glaciologist in Alaska. With a childhood spent in the cold of Canada, a love of the outdoors, and a passion for mentoring young gi…

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Gene Baur-Welcome To The Happiest Place On Earth 37:16

7y ago37:16

37:16

As a child Gene Baur had no idea that he would go on to create what many people believe is ‘the happiest place on earth’. In this episode of MHP this ultra marathon runner shares his journey- from growing up in the Hollywood Hills to co-founding Farm Sanctuary, a remarkable sanctuary for farm animals across America. While Gene tells some heart brea…

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Sean Willmore-Protecting Nature's Protectors 34:22

7y ago34:22

34:22

By his own admission, Sean Willmore was living a pretty good life as an Australia bush ranger. So what caused this contented man to sell his car, re-mortgage his house and take off around the world? Always on the go, in this episode of MHP, Sean chats about this monumental decision and why he’s dedicating his life to helping protect the protectors …

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Suzanne Rogers -Exploring Human Behaviour 33:25

7y ago33:25

33:25

As a child Suzanne Rogers was fascinated by the interactions between humans and non-human animals. With a career in animal welfare, she’s had plenty of time to observe not just animal behaviour but human behaviour as well. So with a deep desire to understand human behaviour towards animals, Suzanne founded the Human Behaviour Change for Animals Ini…

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Carolyn Mullin-Imagining The Animal Museum 29:24

7y ago29:24

29:24

While she may have pursued a degree in Religious studies, Carolyn Mullin’s primary devotion is to animals. As the founder of the United States first Animal Museum, Carolyn works to educate the public with a living history of the animal protection movement, animal studies and humane education as a way of enriching the lives of both human and non-hum…

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Keith Tuffley-Leading The B Team's Force For Good 45:33

7y ago45:33

45:33

From surviving a fall into an ice crevice in the South Pole to being the first amateur cyclist to complete the three Grand Tours in a single season, it’s no wonder that Keith’s last name starts with Tuff. In his day job, Keith heads up The B Team, a not-for-profit initiative created by a broad group of global business leaders, in order to catalyse …

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Thandiwe Mweetwa-All For The Love of Wild Dogs 35:14

7y ago35:14

35:14

Even though Thandi Mweetwa grew up in one of the most wildlife rich countries on the planet, her first memory of that wildlife was from watching TV and hearing the stories of her mother’s childhood. Those stories had such a profound impact that Thandi worked hard to create her dream job and became an integral part of the Zambian Carnivore Program. …

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