Hosted by long time chameleon keeper and breeder, Bill Strand, the Chameleon Academy Podcast tackles subjects from basic to advanced and brings in insight from experts in the field. There is something for everyone from beginning keepers to experienced breeders. Subscribe for a weekly dose of chameleon talk!
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Learn skills for creating a business within the reptile community. Hear from entrepreneurs who have already done it. The reptile community is growing and healthy growth can only come if community members step up to the plate and provide the right products and solid education. Join me and other entrepreneurs as we share with you the steps we took to build a business in this community we love.
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Join me as I share the content creator's lifestyle with insights into how we make this crazy lifestyle work!
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Exploring ethical captive management of reptiles & amphibians through the lens of biological science, conservation, and human nature. The Animals at Home Network is a herpetoculture-based podcast network that hosts: Animals at Home Podcast by Dillon Perron, Project Herpetoculture by Phillip Lietz and Roy Arthur Blodgett, Reptiles & Research Podcast by Liam Sinclair and Ellie Hills, and Animals Everywhere by Bryce Broom. Each show on the network brings all members of the reptile community tog ...
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Science fiction author David Barr Kirtley (Save Me Plz and Other Stories) talks geek culture with guests such as Neil Gaiman (#253), George R. R. Martin (#22), Richard Dawkins (#46), Simon Pegg (#39), Bill Nye (#273), Margaret Atwood (#94), Neil deGrasse Tyson (#32), and Ursula K. Le Guin (#65). Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy has appeared on recommended podcast lists from NPR, The Guardian, Wired, The A.V. Club, BBC America, CBC Radio, WVXU, io9, Omni, The Strand, Library Journal, and Popular Me ...
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The horror genre is one that has not only been beloved for hundreds of years, but continues to grow in popularity with each passing decade. Even so, appreciation of the genre is still mostly relegated to artistic communities, with the average moviegoer largely in the dark as to the history of the horror movie. That’s where Bill and Ashley’s Terror Theater comes in. Presented in the tradition of Elvira, Joe Bob Briggs, and DVD audio commentaries, Bill Bria (freelance film critic and historian ...
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Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament.
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Experience great plays,performances, and compelling stories each week from the archives of Old Time Radio Drama. Each of the Drama shows include the best actors of the generation and will entertain you each night.
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Want to teach more reactively and in line with what SLA research says? Join LYE founders Leo, Mike, and Andrew for monthly long-form interviews with language acquisition experts so you can throw that textbook away. Whether you’re building your own business, working for a school, or just love learning about trends in language teaching, this is your bridge between the research lab and practical classroom.
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Four true stories of pioneering investigations in the field of pathology, dramatised by Michael Butt from `The Ghost Disease and Other Stories' by Michael Howell and Peter Ford. �Now, if you like nothing more than sitting down to your lunch and thinking about death and diseases, then you�re in luck. This week there�s the chance to hear The Medical Detectives - it�s one of those programme titles that really does what it says on the tin. It�s a series of dramas based on real cases: there�s a C ...
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"Plans on top of plans": Being parliament’s scheduler
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Ever wanted a job that combines a very public tight-rope walk with solving fiendish puzzles? Helping The Leader of the House wrangle Parliament’s Order Paper is just the thing.
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This has been the horror film we have been looking forward to and it did NOT disappoint! Join us as we review this nightmare and nostalgia filled film, LongLegs. As many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. Rev 13:15 https://crookedmarquee.com/author/bill-bria/ https://www.slashfilm.com/author/billbria/ https://billbria.con…
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Lobbyists: What do they do and why the bad rep?
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Lobbyists are often portrayed as political bogeymen (or women). But what do they actually do and how? The House chats with two of them.
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206: How to Tame Your Pet Reptile | Ellie Hills - AAH
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In this episode, we discuss how to train and tame your pet lizard or snake to improve their well-being. We discuss establishing trust with lizards and snakes, positive/negative reinforcement, and how to target-train your pet reptile. Ellie Hills, an animal welfare specialist joins the podcast to discuss her experience in animal welfare and what wel…
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574. A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge Book Club (with Seth Dickinson, Abby Goldsmith, Mercurio D. Rivera)
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Seth Dickinson, Abby Goldsmith, and Mercurio D. Rivera join us to discuss Vernor Vinge’s classic 1999 novel A Deepness in the Sky, a prequel to his novel A Fire Upon the Deep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley
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If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? BILL, SAM AND ASHLEY!Join us for an in depth discussion at the 40th anniversary of everyone's favorite gateway horror film, Ghostbusters! https://crookedmarquee.com/author/bill-bria/ https://www.slashfilm.com/author/billbria/ https://billbria.contently.com/ billandashterrortheat…
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9: How to Build a Paludarium: Step by Step - RT
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Tanner Serpa of SerpaDesigns and Dayyan Saylany of Reptiliatus discuss the ins and outs of building a paludarium for amphibians, reptiles, and other critters. They each share details of their experiences over the years in building paludariums, their successes and mistakes, as well as the details in building these types of enclosures – step by step.…
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Displacement, drift, layering and conversion: The changing parliament
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There is new research on how Parliament's rules change, and the researcher gets to observe that change very closely – Parlament's Clerk of the House.
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573. Robert Charles Wilson on Science Fiction and Atheism
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Robert Charles Wilson joins us to discuss his books The Perseids and Other Stories and Owning the Unknown: A Science Fiction Writer Explores Atheism, Agnosticism, and the Idea of God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley
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New bills, ferry debacles and Samoan citizenship rights
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Parliament tussled through another long week of urgency, and more besides. The House weekend edition has a stormy debate on ferries, five new bills for comment, and submissions on restoring Samoan citizenship rights.
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86: Womas to Wonder w/ Lucas Lee - Project : Herpetoculture
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DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Lucas Lee of Centralian Exotics to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture, his primary interests in terms of keeping and breeding, his work as a field biologist and how it informs his keeping, his visions for the future, and a whole lot more. Please like, subscribe, and share this…
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Chameleon Parasite checks as standard husbandry
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Doing your own parasite checks on your chameleon has long been for advanced keepers. But there is no reason why this cannot be a part of every day chameleon husbandry for anyone with multiple chameleons.Today I am making the argument for adding fecal checks to standard husbandry.By Bill Strand
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205: The Reptile Heat Bulb Ban | Thomas Griffiths- AAH
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Thomas Griffiths owns Tomaskas Ltd, an animal lighting and husbandry consultancy out of the UK. In this episode, we discuss the ban on halogen & other incandescent heat lamps in the USA. Thomas explains what the ban means for the reptile industry moving forward, how to fight the ban, and also the science behind why we need to use incandescent bulbs…
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Submissions on restoring Samoan's citizenship rights
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Parliament is hearing submissions on a bill that would create a route to restore NZ citizenship for those Samoans who had that right removed in 1982.
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An urgent week leaves bills wanting feedback
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Parliament had another week of urgency and a new list of bills. Five now need public feedback on things ranging from charter schools, and medicine regulations, to three strikes sentencing.
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Parliament debates ferry stranding and contract
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Parliament’s urgent debate on the recent ferry grounding was a rollicking ride, and you might say the Speaker was to blame.
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Coccidia is a parasite that can do great harm to your chameleon. By knowing the coccidia lifecycle we are able to device medications and strategies to eradicate it. by the end of this episode you will have a working knowledge of the coccidia parasite in the context of chameleons.By Bill Strand
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Grammar is in the BRAIN, not on a piece of paper - Tania Ionin & Silvina Montrul
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Join our free support group for teachers building their business. Grammar instruction or grammar learning? We dive into this with today's guests. Tania Ionin is a Professor of Linguistics and Director of Graduate Studies in Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her areas of expertise include second language acquisition and …
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The House covers the beginning of Scrutiny Week - when Parliament makes the Government really work to get its budget approved.
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In a Violent Nature was one of the films Bill talked about from Sundance that I couldn't wait to see and it did not disappoint! Join us as we discuss this extremely unique slasher. https://crookedmarquee.com/author/bill-bria/ https://www.slashfilm.com/author/billbria/ https://billbria.contently.com/ billandashterrortheater@gmail.com billandashterro…
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8: Keeping Reptiles in Europe VS America - RT
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Til, Flo, Ben, & Stefan of The European Herpetoculture Podcast discuss the differences between European reptile keeping and American reptile keeping - in the differences in equipment, DIY enclosure builds, viewpoints, and willingness to experiment with enclosures. They each highlight the benefit of experimenting with reptile enclosures outside of s…
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Scrutiny Week: When 'government comes to Parliament and tries to justify its spending'
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Despite Parliament having supremacy, governments often play the boss. This week the tables will turn as ministers face up to backbenchers for Parliament's first Scrutiny Week.
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572. Scavengers Reign Season 1 Review (with Andrea Kail, Zach Chapman, Mercurio D. Rivera)
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Andrea Kail, Zach Chapman, and Mercurio D. Rivera join us to discuss the animated series Scavengers Reign, about a group of survivors stranded on an alien planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley
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85: This Very Special Thing w/ Bill Strand - Project : Herpetoculture
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DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Phil and Roy welcome Bill Strand of The Chameleon Academy to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture, how he has built a strong community within herpetoculture, the value of education, his visions for the future of our shared discipline, and a whole lot more. This is one of our most moving episodes to d…
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204: Animal Therapy for Autism, ADHD and Anxiety | Shira Loa - AAH
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Shira Loa of Snake Therapy discusses her journey with snakes - from her initial fear of snakes, her first snake purchase, to her work in snake education and husbandry advancement. She shares details of how her first interaction with a snake led her to a journey with her own snakes, as well as beginning interactions with other people in order form a…
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Parliament has a long-held reputation for bad bosses and even worse behaviour. One solution is a new independent role to hear complaints.
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We are celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Crow! This film has so much meaning to so many people over the years. Shrouded in tragedy and almost shelved, take a deep dive with us into the emotional creation of this iconic film . https://crookedmarquee.com/author/bill-bria/ https://www.slashfilm.com/author/billbria/ https://billbria.contently.com…
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The SHAP: The Next Generation Pet Experience
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Summer Winston introduces us to a new vision of the experience that finding a reptile pet companion can be. The SHAP is a reptile pet store in Vallejo, CA and provides education and experiences to go along with picking out your new reptile. Join me and Summer as we explore this vision!By Bill Strand
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571. Civil War Movie Review (with Myke Cole, Michael Livingston)
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Myke Cole and Michael Livingston join us to discuss the new Alex Garland movie Civil War, about a civil war breaking out in modern day America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley
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203: Crested Geckos in the Wild: Exploring Their Natural Habitat | Thomas Marriott - AAH
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Thomas Marriott of Exotics Keeper Magazine discusses his recent expedition to New Caledonia to find Crested Geckos in the wild and to study the crested gecko's native habitat. He shared details about the environment, temperature, humidity, UV levels, and diet of wild Crested Geckos. Thomas highlighted the importance of replicating the natural habit…
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Budget Day in photos: Facts, attacks, stories, protests, pantomime and proclamations.
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84: PH Drive and Longevity w/ Brandon Shiflett
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DESCRIPTION:In this episode, Phil welcomes Brandon Shiflett of Rare Earth Inc. to the show! We hear about his background in herpetoculture, how he built a successful business focused on dwarf monitors, how he has managed to maintain his passion and enthusiasm for herpetoculture, and a whole lot more. This is one of our favorite episodes to date! Pl…
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