AmphibiCast
AmphibiCast is the Original Amphibian Focused Podcast. Each weekly episode features informative and educational content for hobbyists, naturalists, ecologists, pet enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates frogs, toads and salamanders.
Episodes
214 episodes
Episode 213. Frogs in the Medieval World with Greti Dinkova-Bruun
We've all heard the tales of witches using "eye of newt" in their potions, but did you know that amphibians (frogs in particular) were actually a common ingredient in medieval curatives? Medieval medicine was in fact rife with recipes that used...
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Episode 212. Photography and Frogs in the Wild with Jack Small
This week I’m joined by Jack Small. Jack had traveled quite extensively and he has countless hours in the field observing and photographing dart frogs and other wildlife. In this episode, we discuss Jack’s field expeditions, wildlife...
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Episode. 211. Frog Talk with Jodi Rowley
This week I'm joined by Jodi Rowley. Jodi is a leading amphibian expert with over 100 publications to her name, years of field research in South East Asia and Australia, and she has identified and described several new frog species. In th...
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Episode 210. Listener Q & A with Alex Menke and Mike Novy
This week Alex Menke, Mike Novy, and I answer listener questions about dart frogs and tree frogs. We discuss husbandry, breeding, ethical topics, and we have more than a few laughs. Thanks to all the listeners who submitted questions. ...
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Episode 209. Beginner Episode - What you need to know before starting with dart frogs
Are you interested in keeping dart frogs for the first time? In this episode I cover what you need to know before getting your first frog. I cover basic husbandry, feeding, supplementation, lighting, live plants, some natural history and much m...
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Episode 208. Show Room Vivarium Backgrounds - With Mikegravia
Vivarium Backgrounds are an integral part of dart frog vivarium builds. They can be simple or complex, but in the right hands they can become true works of art. This week Im joined by @mikegravia and we discuss his methods for building show roo...
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Episode 207. Talking Shop with Braxton Griffith of Frog House Tropics
This week I'm joined by Braxton of Frog House Tropics. In this episode we discuss Braxton's barn sized frog room(yes its an actual barn!), some new trends in the dart frog hobby, the importance that meetups have for the community, and muc...
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Episode 206. Caudates, Unique Frogs, and More -with Tim Herman of Indoor Ecosystems
This week I am joined by Tim Herman. Tim is well known for his specialized vivarium and marine aquarium brand -Indoor Ecosystems-, as well as for his accomplishments as an academic, and zoo professional. In this episode, Tim and I discuss how t...
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Episode 205. Conservation Crisis - The Future of the Amphibian Foundation with Mark Mandica
Amphibian conservation, education, and appreciation, are the three ingredients that bind the amphibian community together. And, for almost a decade now, The Amphibian Foundation has dedicated its time and resources to provide both a brick and m...
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Episode 204. Frog week 2025 with Aaron Capouellez
This week I chat with Aaron Capouellez and we discuss what's going on with native Pennsylvania amphibians for Frog Week 2025. We talk about amphibian road crossings and the issues they present, how a group of young students became involved in w...
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Episode 203. The Mystery of the Golden Toad with Kyle and Trevor Ritland
One of the most enigmatic extinction events in history took place only a few decades ago in a tiny section of pristine habitat near Monte Verde Costa Rica. Shorty after its discovery, the Golden Toad (Incilius periglenes) suddenly disappeared w...
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Episode 202. Fire Salamanders and Herping Through Hard Times - with Matt Wayne
This week I am joined by fellow podcaster, Matt Wayne. Matt hosts the 'Not Another Reptile Podcast' and in this episode we discuss his venture into podcasting as well as his passion for fire salamanders. We discuss the care, breeding, and the h...
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Episode 201. The Houston Toad Project with Audrey and Chris of Houston Zoo
Zoos often play an integral part in amphibian conservation. This week I am joined by Audrey and Chris courtesy of Houston Zoo, and we discuss their work with the critically endangered Houston Toad. Exo Terra is our sponsor this week...
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Episode 200 - Dart Frog Round Table w/ Julio, Troy, and Mike Tytula
EPISODE 200! This week I am joined by Julio Rodriguez, Troy Goldberg and Mike Tytula. We have a full blown dart frog round table discussion covering tips, observations, breeding, supplementation, zoopoxy, mystery locales, social med...
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Episode 199. Sustainable Bio-Commerce and Andinobates with Ivan Lozano
This week I am joined by Ivan Lozano. In this episode, we discuss sustainable Colombian bio-commerce, the introduction of the first legally imported andinobates into the US amphibian community, and a new partnership between coffee farmers and c...
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Episode 198. Susan Canavan -Social Media and Extinction
Social Media has become an important facet of our ever evolving society. We find news, opinions, and information at an ever increasing pace. But how do social media posts affect our perception of extinct animals? And, are posts about extinct am...
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Episode 197. A Hobby History -with Nathan Hall Austin Vivarium Studio
This week I am joined by Nathan Hall. Nathan has decades of experience keeping and breeding herps, and in this episode, we discuss his decision to focus on dart frogs. We also take a deep dive into the last 35 years of the herp hobby, the early...
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Episode 196. Borneo! With Rob Mohr
This week I am joined by Rob Mohr. Rob recently traveled to Borneo, and in this episode we discuss the incredible amphibian species he encountered, and what makes Borneo unique as an island biome.Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For a...
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Episode 195. A Comprehensive look into Amphibian Medicine with Brad Wilson DVM
This week I am joined by veterinarian, Brad Wilson DVM. In addition to working with companion animals and livestock, Brad is also an accomplished amphibian vet. In this episode, we take a comprehensive deep dive into amphibian medicine from a h...
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Episode 194. The Genesis of Chytrid and the Path to Resistance -with Roland Knapp
This week I am joined by Roland Knapp. Roland has studied Mountain yellow legged frogs in the Sierra Nevada for three decades. During the earliest days of his research, he witnessed the first massive amphibian die-offs in the US as a result of ...
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Episode 193. Amphibians VS Reptiles! with Phil Lietz
For decades, the reptile and amphibian hobbies have formed a sort of synergy. Collectively they constitute what many call the "Herp" hobby. However, as time passes, the communities have become more divergent- almost to the point of being mutual...
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Episode 192. Convergence and Discovery with Hugh Gabriel
This week I am joined by researcher and museum educator, Hugh Gabriel. On a recent research trip to Madagascar, Hugh made a ground breaking discovery - identifying and describing three new species of Guibemantis frog in a very specialized biome...
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Black Friday Episode! Mike Tytula and I Celebrate the Holidays!
Thanks everyone for an an amazing year! This week I'm joined by Mike Tytula for our annual AmphibiCast Holiday Fiasco. In this episode Mike and I have an open conversation about traveling to Colombia, choosing which expos to vend, reptile...
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Live From American Frog Day 2024
An AmphibiCast first! Live episode at American Frog Day 2024. Join me as I check out the event and interview some new people as well as some podcast favorites! We discuss everything from wild Colombian frogs, hobby trends, the value of communit...
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AmphibiCast 4 Year Anniversary Show with Troy Goldberg
This week I’m joined by Troy Goldberg and we discuss what we’ve learned about the hobby, content creation, vivarium builds, and frog care over the past four years. Is the hobby stagnant? Is there too much content out there? Be sure to listen to...
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