Wild & Unprotected: A Conservation Podcast

Wildscape Productions•www.wildscapeproduction.com

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.

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Episodes

Stache & Shark Science - Bryan Legare (Center for Coastal Studies)

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Bryan Legare of the Center for Coastal Studies, Bryan Legare is the man with the epic 'stache and a shark ecologist for the center for coastal studies. In this episode we go over Bryans journey through education, talk about sharks and the misconceptions about them, and fundraising for his program. Support the show To help support the show or be in the know for all things Wildscape see the links below: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/do...

Jun 01, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Slippery Soap Box - Justin Tramble (Tampa Bay Waterkeeper)

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Justin Tramble of Tampa Bay Waterkeeper. Justin is the Executive Director of Tampa Bay Waterkeeper. In this episode we go over Tampa being declared dead in the 70's, why having clean water is so important, and the impacts that have on both the animals and community. Support the show To help support the show or be in the know for all things Wildscape see the links below: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/e054bc65-420c-439f-b...

May 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 6

0 to 100 - Bob Lynch (Center for Coastal Studies)

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Bob Lynch of the Center for Coastal Studies. Bob is the Rescue Operations Manager for the Center of Coastal Studies Provincetown. Bob is one of the few level 5 disentanglement specialists in the world. What does that mean? We wanted to know the same thing.. We discuss his path to becoming a level 5 disentanglement specialist, a crazy gross turtle story, and much more. Support the show To help support the show or be in the know for ...

May 18, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 5

It's Snot What You Think - Dr. Iain Kerr (Ocean Alliance & Snot Bot)

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dr. Iain Kerr. Dr. Kerr is the CEO of Ocean Alliance and the founder of Snot Bot. We talk about how Earth is really "Planet Ocean", how difficult it could be to get a whale to pee in a cup, and breaking the mold and using technology for research. Hope you are ready to takeoff drone style with Dr. Kerr. Support the show To help support the show or be in the know for all things Wildscape see the links below: https://www.zeffy.com/en-...

May 11, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Balls in Butter - Teresa Whipple (Ursa Major Training and Consulting)

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Teresa Whipple ("The Bear Lady") of Ursa Major Training and Consulting. We talk about everything and anything bears. From bear dialects to bears watching you go to the bathroom. This episode truly goes off the rails. Support the show To help support the show or be in the know for all things Wildscape see the links below: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/e054bc65-420c-439f-b3cf-2e36e28fc5e4 https://www.wildscapeproductions....

May 04, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Only Fins - Dr. Claire Lacey (Marine Mammal Research Program: University of Hawaii)

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Dr. Claire Lacey from the Marine Mammal Research Program of the University of Hawaii. We talk about growing up in the U.K., life on board a research vessel, and dolphin sex. Support the show To help support the show or be in the know for all things Wildscape see the links below: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/e054bc65-420c-439f-b3cf-2e36e28fc5e4 https://www.wildscapeproductions.org/ https://www.instagram.com/wildscapepro...

Apr 27, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Poopnado - Reunion with Maria Harvey (Hawaii Uncharted Research Collective)

In this episode co-hosts Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde meet with Maria Harvey of Hawaii Uncharted Research Collective. We catch up on H.U.R.C. updates since our last meeting when our team filmed an episode of the Wildscape Production's show Shoreline Stories. We talk about riding whale sharks, classic pranks, and whale shark poop tornados. Support the show To help support the show or be in the know for all things Wildscape see the links below: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/e054bc65-4...

Apr 22, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Wild & Unprotected - Trailer

Welcome to Wild & Unprotected hosted by Ethan Leaman and Koji Sumalde. This podcast is about conservation and the people that run the organizations...but it's not your normal nature show. We let our guests tell the fun, crazy, and outright wild stories from their time in conservation. So get ready to laugh and enjoy the show! Support the show To help support the show or be in the know for all things Wildscape see the links below: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/e054bc65-420c-439f-b...

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