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The Pondcast

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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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#104
Sep 11, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
Of Time and Turtles
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!
#102
Aug 7, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
Chelonian Propagation Program
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.
#97
Jul 10, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
Eating Ice Cream and Rambling
Join the Pondcast team for another great show, this time full of random ramblings all about turtles!.
#100
Jun 5, 2023 · 1 hr 45 min
A Very Special Episode
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.
#99
May 15, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
A Bonus Episode
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!
#98
May 1, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min
Conscientious Herpetoculture
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.
#97
Apr 3, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
Animal Planet's Swamp Wars
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.
#96
Mar 7, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
The Many Talents of Miranda McCleaf
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!
#95
Feb 7, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
Ten Year Anniversary
Join us as John Weir (Pondcast Creator) reunites with Anthony for a special 10th Anniversary episode!
#94
Jan 10, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
Riverside Reptiles
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.
#93
Dec 6, 2022 · 1 hr 23 min
The Turtle Lover's Guidebook
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.
#92
Nov 8, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min
NyQuil Time
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.
#91
Oct 3, 2022 · 1 hr 24 min
ESA... Oh My!
Join Anthony, Kevin, and Steve for another Pondcast! Well, maybe Kevin will be there. No promises.
#90
Aug 8, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
"Say 'Goodnight,' Kevin"
Join Anthony, Kevin, and Steve for another Pondcast! Well, maybe Kevin will be there. No promises.
#89
Jul 11, 2022 · 1 hr 35 min
Just the Two of Us
Join Anthony and Steve as they "talk turtles". Who knows where the show will go!
#88
Jun 13, 2022 · 1 hr 29 min
Daniel Parker of USARK Florida
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.
#87
May 2, 2022 · 1 hr 21 min
Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group with Dr. Craig Stanford
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.
#86
Apr 11, 2022 · 1 hr 22 min
Ep. 86: The Best Listen in Reptile Podcasts - Dr. Zac Loughman
Tonight, Anthony and Steve sit down with everyone's favorite reptile loving academic, Dr. Zac Loughman.
#85
Mar 8, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
Ep. 85: The Changing Times
This month, your hosts discuss reptile hobbyists, legislation, and their impact on each other.
#84
Feb 8, 2022 · 1 hr 35 min
Ep. 84: Those Who Wait
This month, your hosts talk about an exciting first for Anthony and theTurtleRoom, following more than a decade of patience.

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