Wild & Unprotected: A Conservation Podcast

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. In this weeks episode we talk with Ivey Kennedy a photographer who has a passion for wildlife. We discuss the impact of social media in con

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 cassowary have (like murder bird), having to do a swab on a bird, and a very special announcement! Support the Show.To help support the show or be in the know

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 coral reef restoration, diving 160 feet down into the ocean, and how it was to stumble upon manatees mating. Buckle up because it's a WILD episode. Supp

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 for children, Disney's Turning Red and the impact on conservation of the species, women in conservation, and how its important to take a community ba

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 culture. Tune in to learn about fishing culture in Florida, the recent Marsh Fest event, and how we can work together with the fishing industry to make an impa

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 hear about the new Howler Money program TRR has just recently launched, a surprise special guest, and what an animal medical emergency is like during the mi

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. To support Dr. Wood and National Save the Sea Turtle Foundation please visit https://savetheseaturtle.org/Support the Show.To help support the show or be

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 yoga…and everything in between. This episode has it all. The “wild” stories part of the show will make you smile, shed a tear, and say what is this

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 locations a guest has recorded from. Learn about starting an NGO, Ultrasounds on whale sharks, and what life is like after 20 years in conservation. To support Whale Sh

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. This conversation goes up the Georgia Coast to really learn what 100 Miles (an advocacy group in Georgia) does to preserve the beautiful hundred miles o