This week I have Megan McCubbin who is a zoologist, conservationist, photographer and recent addition to the Springwatch presenting team we talk about what it was like joining the watches, going uncover in Asia to expose the bear bile industry and setting up the self isolation bird club. We also talk about what its like being Chris Packhams step daughter and if theres a feeling of stepping out of his shadow or not? Megan's Insta - www.instagram.com/megan_mccubbinphoto Britains Hidden Fishes - ht...
Mar 23, 2021•32 min•Ep. 66
In todays podcast I’m going down the rabbit hole of podcasting and talking to fellow wildlife podcaster Ryan dalton who runs the successful podcast into the wild. We talk about what prompts people to start podcasts, how we pick guests, are pet hates in podcasting and tips for making one here’s the chat. Ryan is a stand up comedian, self confessed eco freak and of course podcaster. Ryan's Podcast - https://intothewild.podbean.com/ Britains Hidden Fishes - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/britai...
Mar 16, 2021•46 min•Ep. 65
This week I’m chatting to legendary tv angler Jeremy wade, This the last in of a series of podcasts this month talking to influential and celebrity anglers. I’m also working on a crowd funder this month Britains hidden fishes which I’m aiming to make a 1 hour long film on British fish, think blue planet but a much smaller budget and coincidentally Jeremy is narrating that film, there’s a link to that in the description. I remember watching Jeremy in jungle hooks a few years before he blew up on ...
Mar 09, 2021•56 min•Ep. 64
In todays show I’m talking to ace fly angler Marina Gibson and this is part of a series of podcasts all month talking to influential and celebrity anglers. I’m also working on a crowd funder this month Britains hidden fishes which I’m aiming to make a 1 hour long on british fish, think blue planet but a much smaller budget and there’s a link to that in the description. Marina has got to be the most well known female angler in the country. she runs on the northern fishing school which helps peopl...
Mar 02, 2021•51 min•Ep. 63
I chat to TV angling star Matt Hayes who is one the most recognised names in British angling having been on TV for more than 20 years and appeared in over 200 programmes. Whether he’s on his solo adventures or paired up with Mick Brown he’s programs are widely regarded as some of the best angling tv programmes made with the great rod race, lake escapes and total fishing being highlights. I speak Matt about his start in angling tv, how its changed over the years and how salmon fishing has taken u...
Feb 23, 2021•58 min•Ep. 62
In this Podcast I speak to John Bailey who has written more books then I can count on angling and been writing for anglers mail for 45 years which sadly stoped publishing last year. He’s traveled all over the world catching fish and is an avid river conservationist. He’s also appeared on many fishing tv programmes including mr crabtree goes fishing which is where I know John from as I was a cameraman on that and recently he’s become the angling consultant for the smash hit series Mortimer & ...
Feb 16, 2021•35 min•Ep. 59
In this Podcast I chat to wildlife filmmaking legend Hugh Miles as I met up with him in September. We discuss his many adventures across the globe filming for Life on Earth, Trials of Life and many other programmes. His technique of getting to know his subjects and a few hair raising moments like a polar bear smelling his soup! We of course also chat abut Passion for Angling which is widely considered to be the best angling series ever and a few listeners questions. Hugh's Blog - https://hughmil...
Feb 09, 2021•48 min•Ep. 58
In this Podcast I chat to Nick Baker a wildlife tv presenter having been on many programmes such as Weird Creatures ,The Really Wild Show & Springwatch Unsprung to name a few. Here's also a incredibly passionate and knowledgable naturalist with a interest in the creepy crawlies. We talk about his start in wildlife presenting, what ticks him off in the industry, how presenting has changed and many other topics! Nick's Website - www.nickbaker.tv © www.jackperksphotography.com Facebook Page Twi...
Feb 02, 2021•58 min•Ep. 57
In this Podcast I chat to Charlie Hamilton James a professional wildlife cameraman, presenter and award winning photographer. We talk about how he started his career with kingfishers and otters, what really pisses him off in wildlife photography and that time he bought a rainforest in the amazon. Charlies Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chamiltonjames © www.jackperksphotography.com Facebook Page Twitter...
Jan 26, 2021•42 min•Ep. 55
I enjoy another little rant in this podcast as I go why some people give away images for free and read out a few examples of people asking me for free images and my responses! © www.jackperksphotography.com Facebook Page Twitter
Jan 23, 2021•16 min•Ep. 61
In this Podcast I chat to James Harding-Morris of Back From The Brink which is a collection of nature groups trying to bring back 20 or so species that are near to extinction in the UK. We talk about how they choose which species to save, how covid has affected the work and there success stories. Back From The Brink - https://naturebftb.co.uk/ © www.jackperksphotography.com Facebook Page Twitter...
Jan 19, 2021•27 min•Ep. 54
In this Podcast I chat to Dr Steve Simpson who lecturer at the university of Exeter and worked on Blue Planet 2 studying the vocalisations of fish and thats the main subject of todays chat. Fish that talk! Steves Twitter - https://twitter.com/DrSteveSimpson © www.jackperksphotography.com Facebook Page Twitter...
Jan 12, 2021•24 min•Ep. 53
In this Podcast I chat to Matt Brierley, we talk about his film Sharks: In Deep Water which explores the over fishing of sharks in British and European waters, how shark fin soup is still legal in Britain and why the demand for shark meat is rising. Matts Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattbrierley © www.jackperksphotography.com Facebook Page Twitter...
Jan 05, 2021•34 min•Ep. 52
In this Podcast I chat to Indy Greene who is a Nottinghamshire bird watcher and young naturalist. We talk about the difference between birders and twitchers, the beareded vulture that turned up this summer and what makes birders tick. Indys Twitter - https://twitter.com/greeneindy © www.jackperksphotography.com
Dec 29, 2020•44 min•Ep. 56
In this Podcast I chat to Gary Moore who has worked on multiple wildlife programmes as a sound recordist. We talk about why its shunned by many wanting to work in wildlife film making and the difficulties of the job delving into Garys dyslexia and his sons interest in fishing which Gary isn't sure whether to is a good thing or not. Garys Twitter - https://twitter.com/mooresounds © www.jackperksphotography.com
Dec 21, 2020•41 min•Ep. 50
A short message to everyone that tunes into the Podcast from Jack!
Dec 20, 2020•2 min•Ep. 60
In this Podcast I chat to Sophie Pavelle who along with being the Communications Lead for the beaver trust is also an ambassador for the wildlife trusts and general social media whizz kid. We chat about how social media effects young naturalists, her upcoming book, what species she'd most like to see and of course beavers get a mention. News: Beavers Move To Derbyshire For The First Time in 800 Years Sophies Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sophiepavs/?hl=en Top 5 Autumnal Nature Spectacles...
Dec 15, 2020•50 min•Ep. 46
In this Podcast I chat to Robert E Fuller who is a renowned wildlife artist well known for his elaborate garden set ups. We talk about wildlife art, tips on starting out and his famous weasels News: Aquatic Beetle That Can Survive Being Eaten By Frogs Roberts Website - https://www.robertefuller.com/ Top 5 Ways To Encourage Wildlife Into Your Garden © www.jackperksphotography.com
Dec 08, 2020•38 min•Ep. 45
In this Podcast I chat to Harvey Tweets & Tom Whitehurst who together form Celtic Reptile & Amphibians. We talk about some of the lost herptiles we had in the UK and how some european species can be easily kept in UK gardens. News: Oil Spill of Mauritius Threatens Rare Lizards CRA Website - http://celticreptileamphibian.co.uk/ Top 5 Heprtiles To Keep Outdoors © www.jackperksphotography.com
Dec 01, 2020•36 min•Ep. 44
In this Podcast I chat to Sarah Roberts who has written the book Somebodies Swallowed Stanley following the journey of a plastic bag in the ocean as well as talking about working with large predators and how a shark bit her arm! News: Parrots Moved From Zoo For Swearing To Much Sarahs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahsrealjob/ Top 5 Ways To Reduce Your Plastic Use © www.jackperksphotography.com
Nov 24, 2020•35 min•Ep. 43
In this Podcast I chat to Adrian Shine who has dedicated his life to uncovering the mysteries of the Loch Ness Monster and other lake legends. He's also a naturalist and we speak about what could be living down there and some of the creatures that call the Loch home. News: Orcas Attacking Boats off Spain Adrians Website - https://www.lochnessproject.org/ Top 5 Items Every Photographer/Bird Watcher Needs in There Car © www.jackperksphotography.com
Nov 17, 2020•56 min•Ep. 42
In this Podcast I chat to punk rock legend Feargal Sharkey (The Undertones) about how he's gone from the music industry to fighting for britains chalkstreams and rivers. News: Delayed Release of rare butterflies due to lockdown! Feargals Twitter - https://twitter.com/Feargal_Sharkey Top 5 Freshwater Charities © www.jackperksphotography.com
Nov 10, 2020•34 min•Ep. 41
In this Podcast I chat to BAFTA awarding winning camera operator Lindsay McCrae about his start in the Natural History Unit and his 11 month stay in Antarctica for Dynasties. News: Pheasants wiping adders in the UK in the next 12 years. Lindsay's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/badgerboy05/?hl=en Top 5 Things to Have in Your Camera Bag © www.jackperksphotography.com
Nov 03, 2020•33 min•Ep. 40
In this Podcast I chat to Patrick Barkham about a whole range of subjects from finding all of the UK's butterflies to controversy of the badger cull. In the News I talk about why animals eat jellyfish when they have such little calorific content. Patricks's Twitter - https://twitter.com/patrick_barkham Nature Reserve of the Week: RSPB Strumpshaw Fen © www.jackperksphotography.com
Oct 27, 2020•43 min•Ep. 39
This week I do a different Podcast each day to celebrate World Fish Migration Day on the 24th October with my special guest Dr Adrian Pinder of The Masheer Trust chatting about this iconic fish of Asia being one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. WFMD Website - https://www.worldfishmigrationday.com/ Masheer Trusts Website - https://www.mahseertrust.org/ © www.jackperksphotography.com
Oct 23, 2020•32 min•Ep. 51
In this Podcast guest host Polly Pullar chats to Jack Perks talking about how his career started, his work with freshwater fish and the other wildlife he's worked with over years being a professional wildlife photographer . In the news Polly talks about some unusual arrivals like a bearded vulture in Derbyshire and some very lost moths in the Hebrides. Nature Reserve of the Week: Loch Gruinart & The Mull of Oa © www.jackperksphotography.com
Oct 22, 2020•47 min•Ep. 36
This week I do a different Podcast each day to celebrate World Fish Migration Day on the 24th October with my special guest Matthew Wright a TV presenter from The Wright Stuff, This Morning and I'm a celebrity get me out of here but he's also a passionate river conservationist and vice president of The Wild Trout Trust so we have a good natter about trout. WFMD Website - https://www.worldfishmigrationday.com/ Matthews Website - http://www.matthewwrightofficial.com
Oct 21, 2020•36 min•Ep. 49
This week I do a different Podcast each day to celebrate World Fish Migration Day on the 24th October with my special guest Emily Cooper of The River Trust chatting about UK rivers, the threats they face and what can be done to help them. WFMD Website - https://www.worldfishmigrationday.com/ River Trusts Website - https://www.theriverstrust.org/ Emily Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ohdeeremily/ © www.jackperksphotography.com...
Oct 20, 2020•21 min•Ep. 48
This week I do a different Podcast each day to celebrate World Fish Migration Day on the 24th October with my special guest Andrew Kerr of the Sustainable Eel Group as we delve into the mysterious world of the European eel! WFMD Website - https://www.worldfishmigrationday.com/ SEG Website - https://www.sustainableeelgroup.org/ © www.jackperksphotography.com
Oct 19, 2020•29 min•Ep. 47
I take a look back at my archive to a visit to regents park looking for the UK's only non native snake, the aesculapian snake and chat to will atkins about them. Nature Reserve of the Week: Walthamstow Wetlands © www.jackperksphotography.com
Oct 13, 2020•11 min•Ep. 14
