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The Pondcast

Published by theTurtleRoom

  • Natural sciences
  • Science
  • Leisure
  • Hobbies

The Pondcast was created to tackle topics related to reptile conservation and the reptile trade. Hosted by our own crew of “turtle nerds”, The Pondcast brings you its own brand of hilarity interspersed between the educational and informative discussions that are the centerpiece of each episode. In addition to audio-only versions available on your favorite podcast sites, The Pondcast is broadcast LIVE on YouTube and Facebook each month. You can watch the video versions at https://youtube.com/theturtleroom.

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Recent episodes

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  1. Of Time and Turtles from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Sep 11, 20231 hr 14 min

    In this episode, our hosts are joined by National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author, Sy Montgomery, and her long-time partner, artist Matt Patterson, who is also a close friend of theTurtleRoom. You won't want to miss this amazing episode!

  2. Chelonian Propagation Program from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Aug 7, 20231 hr 16 min

    Cameron Lamb joins us in tonight's show to talk about his projects, including what he's doing with the TTPG and their Chelonian Propagation Program.

  3. Eating Ice Cream and Rambling from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Jul 10, 20231 hr 18 min

    Join the Pondcast team for another great show, this time full of random ramblings all about turtles!.

  4. A Very Special Episode from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Jun 5, 20231 hr 45 min

    Tune in for a very special episode as we celebrate the 100th episode of The Pondcast. We're excited to have a wide variety of personalities join us during the show as we reminisce and look to the future.

  5. A Bonus Episode from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    May 15, 20231 hr 14 min

    Anthony, EmmaLee and Steve are together for a bonus episode! Join them as they discuss their recent experiences almost dying during field research and swimming with Whale Sharks!

  6. Conscientious Herpetoculture from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    May 1, 20231 hr 23 min

    Tom Arbour brings a wealth of diverse experiences to Episode 98 and we're super excited to have him join our team of hosts for what should be another great episode of The Pondcast.

  7. Animal Planet's Swamp Wars from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Apr 3, 20231 hr 18 min

    Jeffrey Fob joins the show to talk about a wide variety of efforts during his career with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, including the Venom One Response team, his time on Swamp Wars, and his herpetoculture hobby experiences.

  8. The Many Talents of Miranda McCleaf from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Mar 7, 20231 hr 18 min

    Miranda McCleaf, theTurtleRoom's Assistant Director of Field Programs, joins our hosts to talk about her day job, her art, her work with theTurtleRoom, and more!

  9. Ten Year Anniversary from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Feb 7, 20231 hr 11 min

    Join us as John Weir (Pondcast Creator) reunites with Anthony for a special 10th Anniversary episode!

  10. Riverside Reptiles from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Jan 10, 20231 hr 12 min

    Join theTurtleRoom for another Pondcast! Tonight's special guest is Brian Kleinman from Riverside Reptile and Education Center. Brian is EmmaLee's boss, but she is his better half at work, being sure to keep him in line all the time. Getting these two together and seeing them in action is a wonderful thing to behold. The amount of young people these two will impact is immeasurable.

  11. The Turtle Lover's Guidebook from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Dec 6, 20221 hr 23 min

    Join theTurtleRoom for another Pondcast! Tonight's special guest is Dr. Tony Monahan, author of the highly anticipated "Turtle Lover's Guidebook." Tony has been traveling the entire country, tirelessly, in an effort to document every zoo with a worthwhile turtle collection. This resource will be a game changer for turtle lovers around the world.

  12. NyQuil Time from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Nov 8, 20221 hr 4 min

    Join Anthony, Steve and Kevin for another Pondcast! Anthony forgot after work that he had a Pondcast that night. Kevin struggles with timeliness again. This episode will go down in history as the low point against which all other bad episodes will be measured.

  13. ESA... Oh My! from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Oct 3, 20221 hr 24 min

    Join Anthony, Kevin, and Steve for another Pondcast! Well, maybe Kevin will be there. No promises.

  14. "Say 'Goodnight,' Kevin" from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Aug 8, 20221 hr 14 min

    Join Anthony, Kevin, and Steve for another Pondcast! Well, maybe Kevin will be there. No promises.

  15. Just the Two of Us from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Jul 11, 20221 hr 35 min

    Join Anthony and Steve as they "talk turtles". Who knows where the show will go!

  16. Daniel Parker of USARK Florida from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Jun 13, 20221 hr 29 min

    This month, Daniel Parker joins The Pondcast to discuss one of the biggest issues of concern to private keepers and conservationists - potential legal changes in Florida and beyond.

  17. Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group with Dr. Craig Stanford from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    May 2, 20221 hr 21 min

    This month, we are joined by Dr. Craig Stanford. Craig is Professor of Biological Sciences and Anthropology at University of Southern California, studying both primates and chelonians.

  18. Ep. 86: The Best Listen in Reptile Podcasts - Dr. Zac Loughman from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Apr 11, 20221 hr 22 min

    Tonight, Anthony and Steve sit down with everyone's favorite reptile loving academic, Dr. Zac Loughman.

  19. Ep. 85: The Changing Times from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Mar 8, 20221 hr 19 min

    This month, your hosts discuss reptile hobbyists, legislation, and their impact on each other.

  20. Ep. 84: Those Who Wait from The Pondcast, opens in a new tab

    Feb 8, 20221 hr 35 min

    This month, your hosts talk about an exciting first for Anthony and theTurtleRoom, following more than a decade of patience.

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