Wild & Unprotected: A Conservation Podcast
Wild & Unprotected is a conservation podcast focused on the wild life of
individuals who work in conservation and the organizations & animals they work with around the globe. Listen to the WILD behind the scenes stories you won't get to hear anywhere else on this unfiltered and untamed show.
Episodes
38 episodes
Shark Sperm Smuggler (en Español) - Pablo García Salinas (FUNDACIÓN OCEANOGRÀFIC & AZUL MARINO)
En este episodio de Salvaje y Desprotegido, la presentadora Catalina Smith conversa con Pablo García Salinas, biólogo marino y director de proyectos enfocado en la conservación de tiburones. Hablan sobre la singular trayectoria de Pablo, desde ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:13:53
Shark Sperm Smuggler - Pablo García Salinas (FUNDACIÓN OCEANOGRÀFIC & AZUL MARINO)
In this episode of Wild and Unprotected, host Ethan Leaman speaks with Pablo García Salinas, a marine biologist and project director focused on shark conservation. They discuss Pablo's unique journey from a childhood fascination with dinosaurs ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:22:43
Communication(s) is Key - Jas Corbett (Manta Trust & Wildscape Productions)
Welcome to Season 3 of Wild and Unprotected!!In this episode of Wild and Unprotected, host Ethan Leaman welcomes Jas Corbett, the media and communications manager for the Manta Trust. They discuss Jas's journey in conservation, the impor...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:35:10
Hung Like A Turtle - Zach Bell (Okinawa Kame Centre)
In this episode of Wild and Unprotected, host Ethan Leaman speaks with Zach Bell from the Okinawa Kame Centre in Japan. They discuss Zach's journey to Japan and how that led him to working with the black-breasted leaf turtle known ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:14:57
Same Team - Heidy Martinez (Minorities in Shark Sciences)
In this episode of Wild and Unprotected, host Ethan Leaman speaks with Heidy Martinez who is a member of Minorities in Shark Sciences. They discuss Heidy's journey into conservation, how impactful the Minorities in Shark Sciences p...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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50:21
Unusual Carry On - Nicki Boyd (San Diego Zoo)
In this episode of Wild and Unprotected, host Ethan Leaman speaks with Nicki Boyd, curator of mammals at the San Diego Zoo. They discuss Nicki's journey into animal care, the importance of education and hands-on experience, and the...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:14:37
Vaccines and Reefs - Grey (Reef Safe Puerto Rico)
In this episode our guest host Catalina Smith steps in for the week and interviews Grey the founder of Reef Safe PR. Reef Safe is a non-profit based out of Puerto Rico focusing on helping maintain the beautiful coral reefs of the island of ench...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:05:17
Saving Lenny - Fauz Fath-hee (The Manta Trust)
In this episode our host Ethan Leaman interviews Fauz Fath-hee a coordinator for the RahVeshi Programme a project supported by The Manta Trust. We discuss the oceanic and reef manta rays that the RahVeshi Programme studies, how Fau...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:09:23
Bumped by a Shark - Christine de Silva
In this episode, Jules Hartl from the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology comes back to the show...but not as a guest...as our special co-host! We have a chat with Christine de Silva. A shark scientist that has been featured on Shar...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:02:52
Don't Spook a Rhino - Simon Jones (Helping Rhinos)
In this episode, we sit down with Simon Jones, the Founder and CEO of Helping Rhinos, a UK-based organization dedicated to developing habitats, protecting rhinos from poaching, and educating the world on their importance. Simon shares his perso...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:06:11
New Girl on the Block - Ivey Kennedy (Wildlife Photographer)
We depart from the normal guest type on this weeks episode of Wild & Unprotected. As everyone knows media is an incredibly important part of conservation. Telling a story in a way that captivates is often what drives people to get involved....
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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41:39
Jurassic Chickens - Jessica Carroll (Cassowary Conservancy)
In this episode we talk with Jessica Carroll from the Cassowary Conservancy. After this episode it's easy to see how Florida is home to some of the wildest birds on the planet. Ethan & Jessica talk about the nicknames the...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:00:33
Hold My Beer - Evan Tuohy (Isla Mar Research Expeditions)
In this episode we are headed to Rincón Puerto Rico to talk with Evan Tuohy the Co-Founder of Isla Mar Research Expeditions. Ethan & Evan talk about their student marine biology programs, turning beer bottles into concrete for cora...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:01:33
Forest Guardians - Terrance Lee (Red Panda Network)
Season 2 kicks off with a species we never expected to be a part of the show! In this episode our hoss Ethan Leaman meets with Terrance Lee the Deputy Director of the Red Panda NetworkIn this episode we talk about mistaking red pandas f...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:40
Prison Mullet - Javier Fabrega (Marsh Sessions)
It's the season finale! In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Javier Fabrega from Marsh Sessions. In an episode that's a little different than most this episode dives deep into outdoors and fishing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:05:00
Don't Love Me Back - Andres Sáenz and Tesa Blowey (Toucan Rescue Ranch)
In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Andres Sáenz and Tesa Blowey of from Toucan Rescue Ranch.Andres is the Vet Supervisor and Tesa is the Release Site Supervisor for Toucan Rescue Ranch. Tune in to hea...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:00:01
Turtle Talk - Dr. Larry Wood (National Save the Sea Turtle Foundation)
In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dr. Larry Wood from the National Sea Turtle Foundation.Learn all about Dr. Wood, his journey to leading the program, and how animals can make an impact on everyone.&...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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55:02
Sign from Nature: Manuohina - Jordan Lerma (Cascadia Research Collective)
In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Jordan Lerma of Cascadia Research Collective.This episode is jam packed. Talking about whether or not college educations should still be a thing in 15 years to boat ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:00:05
Whale Shark Ultrasound - Dení Ramírez (Whale Shark Mexico)
In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dení Ramírez of Whale Shark Mexico. Thank goodness for Starlink. Recording from a boat off the coast of Solomon Islands makes for one of the crazier location...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:15:16
Up the Coast - Susan Inman (100 Miles)
In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Susan Inman from 100 Miles. Politicians having their pockets lined, lemur poop, and a conservation journey that goes across the U.S make this episode one not to miss....
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:28:15
Keeping it Real - Becca Bryan (Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge)
In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Becca Bryan from Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge. Anyone ever feel like their personal journey could never lead them to conservation work? Our conversation with...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:11:04
Butt Stuff - Dr. Guy Stevens (Manta Trust)
In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dr. Guy Stevens of Manta Trust.Anyone want to learn about Mantas...and talk about butt stuff? Guy is the CEO and Co-Founder of Manta Trust. We talk about his journey...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:19:41
Koality Tales from Down Under - Dominica Mack and Josey Sharrad (IFAW Australia)
In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dominica Mack and Josey Sharrad from IFAW Australia. Get ready to laugh you're a** off in this episode. This episode is a rollercoaster ride from start to fini...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:08:37
Munched by a Gator - Peter Clark (Tampa Bay Watch)
In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Peter Clark of Tampa Bay Watch. Peter is the Founder of Tampa Bay Watch in Florida. In this episode we go over the programs that Peter and Tampa Bay Watch have put in...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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51:38
Howlers & Heels - Encar Garcia (Jaguar Rescue Center)
In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Encar Garcia of the Jaguar Rescue Center.Encar is the Founder of the Jaguar Rescue Center in Costa Rica. In this episode we have alot of fun with our first international e...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:23:42