Let's Talk Wild
Welcome to the Let's Talk Wild Podcast, where we talk about all things related to animals and wildlife. From news, conservation, activism, science, research, animal rights and laws, and even animals in pop culture. If you love animals, this is the place for you. Let's Talk!
"I've always had a strong passion, respect, and bond with animals. I created the Let's Talk Wild Podcast from all those things." - Tay
Episodes
90 episodes
Let's Talk Wild EP 72 - Mario vs Animals - Mar10 Day 2025
March 10th, or Mar10, is the day we celebrate our favorite plumber turned video game icon, Mario. Mario has been on many adventures and has encountered tons of villains. For this episode, I wanted to spotlight the animals that have given Mario ...
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Episode 72
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Colossal Biosciences Has Created A Genetically Modified Mouse With Mammoth Hair Traits
Colossal Biosciences genetically modified Mice to have Woolly Mammoth hair traits and the ability to live in cold climates. Let's Talk!PODCAST WEBSITE: https://letstalkwild.buzzsprout.com/LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/letstalkwildY...
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Let's Talk Wild EP 71 - The Animals of Mardi Gras - Louisiana & New Orleans Traditions 2025
Carnival season is here, and those old traditions are being celebrated not only in New Orleans but across the State of Louisiana. The celebrations also include showcasing the various animals of Mardi Gras in parades, floats, balls, and more. Le...
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Episode 71
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Smuggled Beetles Found Disguised As Japanese Snacks At LAX Airport - Animal & Wildlife Trafficking
Thirty-seven live beetles were found disguised as Japanese snacks and smuggled into the U.S. through LAX airport and found by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Let's Talk!PODCAST WEBSITE: https://letstalkwild.buzzsprout.com/LINKTR...
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Should The Hippo Be Protected By The Endangered Species Act In The United States? - World Hippo Day 2025
Happy World Hippo Day! Let's celebrate by discussing how the United States may add the common Hippopotamus to its Endangered Species List. Why should they be added? How will it help the Hippos? Lawsuit? Conservation Status? Let's Talk!PO...
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Let's Talk Wild EP 70 - Animal Folklore Weather Predictors: Groundhog and Friends
When you think about animals that can predict weather, you think of the groundhog. But the groundhog isn't the only animal with folklore about their weather-predicting abilities. Also, different species of animals use their natural skills to le...
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Episode 70
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The Tiger King Joe Exotic Wants President Donald Trump To Pardon And Release Him From Prison In 2025
The Tiger King Joe Exotic wants President Donald Trump to pardon and release him from prison. Exotic questions if Trump has forgotten him and cleared the rumor that he was attacking the current President. Let's Talk!PODCAST WEBSITE: htt...
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No Bids for Oil and Gas Drilling at The National Arctic Wildlife Refuge in Alaska - Animal News 2025
The Bureau of Land Management received no bids for the congressionally mandated oil and gas lease sale for drilling in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Let's Talk!PODCAST WEBSITE: https://letstalkwild.buzzsprout...
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Protein Made From AI Technology Helps Scientists Make Snake Antivenom - New Animal Research 2025
The new research was published in the Nature Journal on January 15th, 2025. According to Baker Lab the creators of the protein technology used in the study, the AI-generated proteins counteract deadly snake toxins. Let's Talk!PODCAST WE...
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Animals & Wildlife Are Trying To Escape The Wildfires In California - Pets & Livestock - Wildfires 2025
Like humans, animals are dealing with the raging wildfires in Southern California. How will the damage affect wildlife? Why was the LA Fire Department budget cut? Need help and resources? Let's Talk!PODCAST WEBSITE: https://letstalkwild...
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Mexico Warns The U.S. After Finding Flesh Eating New World Screwworm Fly Larvae - Texas On High Alert
Mexico has notified the U.S. after detecting the fleshing-eating Screwworm Fly larvae, and Texas has been warned to stay on high alert for the species.PODCAST WEBSITE: https://letstalkwild.buzzsprout.com/LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/...
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The Asian Giant Murder Hornets Have Been Eradicated From The United States - USDA & Washington State Department of Agriculture
The USDA and Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed that after three years without confirmed detections, the Northern Giant Hornet, a.k.a. the Asian Giant Hornet, has been eradicated from Washington State and the United States. Le...
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Let's Talk Wild EP 69 - The Reindeer Games: Rudolph and Friends - Reindeer In Pop Culture
For this Holiday season, I wanted to show some appreciation to the species that is Santa's number one source of transportation. Let's discuss the famous Reindeer in pop culture, such as Rudolph the Red Nose, Comet, and others. We'll also discus...
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Episode 69
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Fatal New York Cannabis Plant Grower Passings After Being Exposed To Fungus In Bat Poop Fertilizer
Two men passed away in Rochester, New York after fungus exposure when using Bat Guano a.k.a Bat Poop fertilizer for the cannabis plants they were growing and smoking. Let's Talk!PODCAST WEBSITE: https://letstalkwild.buzzsprout.com/L...
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USDA National Cow Dairy Milk Testing For H5N1 Bird Flu Virus - Symptoms & Outbreak - Animal News
The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced the start of its National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS). This new federal order is another measure to protect farms, farmworkers, and communities ...
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Endangered Species Act Protections For Giraffes
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed federal protections for several giraffe species. According to the service after reviewing the best available scientific and commercial information, they have proposed listing all three subspecies ...
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Laysan Albatross Wisdom The Oldest Known Wild Bird Has Laid Another Egg - Let's Talk Wild Podcast
Wisdom is a Laysan Albatross, the oldest known wild bird, that lives at the Pacific Ocean Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. At the age of 74, she successfully laid another egg in 2024. Let's Talk!PODCAST WEBSITE: https://letstalkwi...
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Let's Talk Wild EP 68 - Saving The Jaguars In America - International Jaguar Day 2024
Today is International Jaguar Day, and for this episode, I'll discuss the long fight these wild cats have had with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Issues with being listed and removed from the Endangered Species List multiple times and havi...
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Episode 68
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Let's Talk Wild EP 67 - The Animal Species Of R.L. Stine's Goosebumps
Since it's Halloween, I wanted to dedicate an episode to one of the horror literature kings, R.L. Stine, and the scary, spooky, monstrous animal species in his Goosebumps books that have continued to scare us through the years.PODCAST W...
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Episode 67
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Let's Talk Wild EP 66 - Celebrity Cephalopods: Octopus and Squid In Pop Culture
Release the Kraken! To celebrate International Cephalopod Awareness Days, I'll spotlight the Celebrity Octopus and Squid, who have wrapped pop culture in their tentacles and haven't let go. PODCAST WEBSITE: https://letstalkwild.buz...
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Episode 66
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Let's Talk Wild EP 65 - The Animals Of Beetlejuice
It's show time! The ghost with the most is back! Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is ready to release with Michael Keaton reprising his role in the Tim Burton-directed film. For this episode, I'll highlight the different species of animals that have hel...
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Episode 65
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Let's Talk Wild EP 64 - The 2024 Animal Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are in Paris, France, and the humans will display their talents. But the animals want in on the competition. Let's highlight the different species of animals that have talents fit to compete in the Animal Olympics....
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Episode 64
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Let's Talk Wild EP 63 - Planet Of The Apes - Primates In Pop Culture
Primates, Apes, Lemurs, and Monkeys have all made their Hollywood debut. For this episode, I'll discuss the different species of Primates that have created their lane in pop culture, one to be respected, like their power and intelligence.
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Episode 63
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Let's Talk Wild EP 62 - The Tales Of The Orange Cats We Love
All cats are cats, but not all cats are orange cats. They come in all shapes, sizes, and forms, but one thing they all have in common besides being orange is their unique personality. For this episode, I'll discuss the tales of different orange...
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Episode 62
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Let's Talk Wild EP 61 - Knuckles & Sonic: Echidna vs Hedgehog
Sonic has received all the love and glory, but now Knuckles is next to shine. He now has a TV series, and the people are excited. Still, they tend to confuse him for a Hedgehog, so for this episode, we'll discuss the similarities and difference...
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Episode 61
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