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
201 episodes
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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Episode 188. Atelopus Reintroduction and Natural History with Blake Klocke
This week I am joined by Conservation Biologist, Blake Klocke and we discuss his work with Atelopus reintroduction, (including radio tracking!), understanding the value of amphibian natural history, amphibian plasticity, sampling salamanders in...
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Episode 187. Frogs and Fisheries - Management Goals with Jack McDermott
This week I am joined by Jack McDermott @jibbys.jungle . In this episode, we compare and contrast frog and fisheries management strategies. We approach both amphibians and fish from a natural resources perspective, and we consider the hum...
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Episode 186. Bioactive Builds, Bugs, and Beards with Logan Hope -That Bearded Bug Guy
This week it is my pleasure to be joined by Logan Hope AKA That Bearded Bug Guy. Logan has a talent for elaborate custom vivarium builds and content creation, and he is involved in some very interesting amphibian, reptile, and invert projects. ...
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Episode 185. Cruziohyla sylviae Husbandry and a Conservation Conversation -with Sam Sucre
Newly described as it's own species, Cruziohyla sylviae is a prime candidate for research. Captive populations are an important factor in ensuring the species' survival for a number of reasons. And as such, a proper science based understa...
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Episode 184. Vivarium Design and Stop Motion - A Conversation with Benjamin Fieschi-Rose
This week I am joined by Vivarium enthusiast, and professional puppeteer and filmmaker, Benjamin Fieschi-Rose. In this episode, Ben and I discuss the many crossovers between Vivarium building and Film set design as art forms. We also talk...
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Episode 183. Frog Week '24 with Aaron of Woods and Forests Media
Native North American amphibian species don't often get their proper share of media attention. Thankfully though, Aaron Capouellez has created a media brand dedicated to the preservation of native Pennsylvania species. In this episode, Aaron an...
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Episode 182. Golden Mantella and Orchid Deep Dive with Chis Miller.
This week I am joined by longtime dart frog hobbyist Chris Miller of edgewooddarts.com and www.ranitomeya.com In this episode Chris and I discuss the advent of the US dart frog hobby in the early 1990s, Keeping Golden Mantella vs Breeding Golde...
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Episode 181. The Frog Hobby in Australia with Michaela of Mac's Frog Army
The Amphibian Hobby is a worldwide community, and each corner of the world has its own special niche. This week I am joined by Michaela (AKA Macs frog army on social media) and we discuss her journey into the Australian amphibian hobby, the cha...
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Episode 180. Quick Start Guide to Misting Systems
Automated misting systems are useful way to mist vivariums on a schedule. In this episode I discuss the components, installation tips, maintenance, and benefits of using a misting system in your amphibian's vivariumThis episode is s...
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Episode 179. Mental Wellbeing and the Hobby - With Dave Mickulas of VivaVivariums
The world is a stressful place. For many of us, the amphibian hobby is a means of escape and a place where we can find peace of mind. But, the hobby does also require a great deal of commitment ,and it can also become a stressor in and of...
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Episode 178. Building a Clean Amphibian Trade through Community Engagement with Alexa Warwick
There are many stakeholders in the amphibian universe. From breeders and hobbyists, to researchers, land managers, and policymakers. -all of these groups need to be engaged as a community if trade is to be continued in a clean and respons...
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Episode 177. Tesoros de Colombia Update! with Ivan Lozano
This week I am joined by Ivan of Tesoros de Colombia and we discuss some new projects that are underway at Tesoros and the ACA. We talk about some of the new species soon to be available through legal import, including Amereega and Andinobates,...
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