Call Of The Wild

Jun 26 2024 29 ep. 25 mins 102

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Nature is in crisis, and this affect all of us. The environmental challenges that we face, from deforestation to climate change, are threatening our wildlife, biodiversity and ecosystems like never before. But it’s not too late. With education, science and collective action, we can bring our world back to life.

Call of the Wild is the award-winning podcast that's dedicated to raising awareness about the critical issues facing our world.

Join our host, Cel Spellman, a WWF ambassador, actor and presenter, as he teams up with wildlife experts and special guests from the worlds of the arts, science, culture and entertainment, such as Sir David Attenborough, Fearne Cotton, Richard Curtis and more, to explore the threats we're facing.

Discover how choices around food, lifestyle and money impact our environment and learn how using your voice and holding our leaders to account can make a difference.

We want to empower our listeners to take action and make a positive change. That's why we invite you to rate our podcast five stars, leave a review and join the conversation.

The Wild is calling. It's time to act.

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Leadership For Nature - with Tom Glynn-Carney

Jun 26 2024 27 mins

With the UK General Election right around the corner, it's time for our political leaders to step up for our world. That means it's crucial for us to make it clear that action on nature and climate is a top priority for us as voters. In this special episode of Call of the Wild, brought to you in association with Scottish Power, actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman digs into why it

Saving Our Wild Isles – with Deborah Meaden, Nadeem Perera and Megan McCubbin

Apr 12 2023 38 mins

UK nature can be incredible but it’s massively under threat. In this special episode of Call of the Wild from WWF-UK, Cel Spellman is joined by some amazing guests to work out what needs to be done to Save Our Wild Isles. Deborah Meaden, Investor and Dragon, tackles why industries need to get greener; Nadeem Perera, TV presenter, author, activist and co-founder of the birdwatchin

Living Planet Report – It’s Time to Act

Oct 12 2022 43 mins

According to a new report from WWF, global wildlife population sizes have plummeted by 69% on average since 1970. The rate of decline is a severe warning that the rich biodiversity that sustains all life on our planet is in crisis, putting every species at risk – including us. Using this critical report as a guide, join host, WWF-UK Ambassador Cel Spellman and Mark Wright, Direc

BONUS - Noga Levy-Rapoport

Aug 25 2022 17 mins

“We've changed so much awareness, but now it's a tipping point. We need to go, ‘right, you know, things are really bad but please do not despair’. And if you do turn it into action now” – Noga Levy-Rapoport Join Cel Spellman in a bonus chat with climate activist Noga Levy-Rapoport. Noga has led climate strikes across the UK and was also named in Forbes Top 100 UK Environm

Identity – with Anjali Raman-Middleton, Noga Levy-Rapoport, and Alfie Bowen

Aug 10 2022 39 mins

To wrap up season two, Call of the Wild are talking about identity and how our sense of identity influences our relationship with nature - including how empowered we feel to bring about positive change for the environment. Join actor and WWF Ambassador Cel Spellman as he meets some exciting guests shaking up the environmental space. Dr Karen Bell from the University of Glasgow expl

BONUS - Ellie Goulding & Richard Curtis

Jul 27 2022 15 mins

“We protect what we love. And so, you know, the more you fall in love with nature, reconnect with nature, the more you want to save it and protect it.” - Ellie Goulding This week’s bonus episode is another double-header. Join actor and WWF ambassador Cel Spellman and singer-songwriter, UN Goodwill ambassador, and WWF ambassador Ellie Goulding as they break down some of the bi

People Power - with Ellie Goulding & Richard Curtis

Jul 13 2022 33 mins

“I think it's just very important to remember that collective power is so, so strong. And when we all put our voices together, we really can influence people.” - Ellie Goulding With temperatures rising and nature at risk, it can be easy to feel a bit overwhelmed by the enormity of the crises facing our planet. But it’s not too late to turn things around. Actor and WWF Ambassa

BONUS - Jayda G & Patrick Aryee

Jun 29 2022 14 mins

“We're doing our best with the tools that we have, and we're not always going to get it right. And that's okay" - Jayda G This week’s bonus episode is a double whammy. Tune in as actor and WWF Ambassador Cel Spellman hears how artists can try and reduce their impact on the climate from DJ, Music Producer & Environmental toxicologist Jayda G. Plus, Cel digs deeper into biom

Tech & Nature - with Jayda G

Jun 15 2022 34 mins

"The younger generation, they know what’s up. And it’s our job to really give them a leg up as much as we can.” - Jayda G Whether it’s our phones, laptops, or smart devices, tech is a massive part of our lives, and can be a fantastic ally to help us understand the natural world. But, due to the energy resource costs in making the gadgets we love, and k

BONUS - Andy Cato

Jun 01 2022 12 mins

“I think that the change is going to start with you and I, and people going into the supermarket and people going into their high street chains and demanding better” From breaking down barriers in farming to the pure joy of growing a successful crop, Groove Armada’s Andy Cato joins Cel Spellman to discuss his amazing company Wildfarmed in this bonus episode