A Talk on the Wild Side explores all things wild in Texas in a fun and entertaining way. Each episode features an interview with a subject-matter expert on a conservation or natural resources topic. Terrestrial wildlife, marine life, hunting, and fishing are regularly featured topics.
Tactical Opposums? Pocket Dinosaurs? Nope, just Armadillos! – S3E14Sandra and Alynn chat with Dr. Jim Loughry of Valdosta State University about armadillos in this episode. You’ll hear lots of fun facts and even a scientific scoop about the 9-banded armadillo species! Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/29530903
Secrets of the Cave Salamanders! - S3E13We visit with Dr. Nicolette Cagle of Duke University, and two of her former graduate students, Annabelle White and Rory Kuczek, about cave salamanders in the Texas Hill Country in this episode. Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/29249443
It's an Invasion of Species! - S3E12Sandra and Andrew visit with Ashley Morgan Olvera of the Texas Invasive Species Institute about a variety of invasive species that are affecting Texas’ economy and wild places. Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://tsusinvasives.org/home/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/29156848
Sky High Wildlife Research Using Drones! - S3E11 In this episode we hear from Dr. Debbie Saunders of Wildlife Drones about some incredible uses of drones in wildlife research and conservation. Catch all the buzz here! Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://wildlifedrones.net/debbie-saunders/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/29061863
Dragons and Damsels That Fly! - S3E10Wizzie Brown with Texas A&M Agrilife joins us for a discussion of dragonflies and damselflies. We learn lots of fun facts about both and how to tell the difference. Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://entomology.tamu.edu/people/brown-wizzie/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/28842143
Monkeys in Texas? Snow Way! - S3E9Lou Griffin and Sarah Bird answer all our questions about the snow monkey troop in Texas. Why are they here? How did they get here? What is their history? What is their future? Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpVIvljWK20 https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/28537760
You Better Strike on this Sharelunker Episode! - S3E8Calling all fishing enthusiasts! We have Natalie Goldstrohm from the Toyota Sharelunker program on the show this time. And, we’re talking about all the amazing bass and fantastic fishing lakes across Texas! Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://texassharelunker.com/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/28425272
Oh Deer! Hunting Season is Almost Here! - S3E7It’s been a hot summer, and we’re ready for fall! We’re gearing up for deer season in this episode! We talk with Jacob Dykes of Texas A&M Agrilife Extension about food plots, the hunting forecast for this year, and much more! Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://rwfm.tamu.edu/people/dykes-jacob/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/28283360
Finding Homies with Scales; The Search for Spot-Tailed Earless Lizards! - S3E6In this episode we hear from Drake Rangel about his masters’ thesis research on Spot-Tailed Earless Lizards—what they are, where they live, how to find them, and who’s eating whom out there. Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/28142486
Oops, We Did It Again! More Biology Blunders! - S3E5This is our second compilation of Biology Blunders from our interviews, and you might hear some interesting AI voices as well… Anyway, have a laugh along with us in this light-hearted episode! Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/28066596
Even Wildlife Rescue is Bigger in Texas! – S3E4Did you know the Texas State Aquarium is actively involved in wildlife rescue and rehab? Learn more about it along with us as we talk with Dr. Carrie Ullmer, Head Veterinarian at the Texas State Aquarium. Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/27875967
Dinosaurs in Texas? That Tracks! – S3E3Dinosaur Valley State Park Lead Interpreter, Zach Riggs, joins us for a conversation about the dinosaur tracks in the park, what dinosaurs made them, how they were discovered, and so much more! Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/27754068
This Episode is for People Who Love Birds! - S3E2We chat with Danielle Belleny about birding, writing books, and including people of color in wildlife management in this episode. Learn about birding in cemeteries, Black Birders Week, and more! Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/27606396
Sneak Beak into Aplomado Falcons! - S3E1We’re officially into year 3 of the podcasting game! And, we’re kicking off this new season with Aplomado Falcons. Brian Mutch of The Peregrine Fund joins us for a discussion of the falcons in southern Texas and efforts to restore their populations. Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/27493284
Oh Captain, My Captain! - S2E28In this episode we hear from Captain Chuck Naiser of FlatsWorthy about respect for the resource, respect for other anglers, and changes to the Corpus Christi bay area because of hurricanes and human activity. Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/27206631
We Can't Help but Carrion about Scavengers! - S2E27Dr. Samantha Leivers from the Carnivore Ecology Lab at Texas A&M University joins us this time for a discussion of scavengers. We learn about facultative and obligate scavengers, the ecosystem services they provide, and the difficulties of rappelling into a cave for work! Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://samanthaleivers.weebly.com/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/27041202
Why Did the Ocelot Cross the Road? - S2E26We chat with Dr. John Young of the Texas Department of Transportation in this episode. Dr. Young gives us the latest scoop on wildlife crossings built to keep ocelots and other wildlife safe from vehicle collisions in South Texas. You’ll be amazed at all the things TXDOT has its hands in! Email us at [email protected] For more information: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://static.tti.tamu.edu/conferences/envr19/presentations/bos20c-hot-topics.pdf https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/26920116
To Err is Human; To Blunder Can Be Funny! - S2E25We’ve compiled a montage of Biology Blunders from scientists and alumni of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Kingsville for this episode. Have a laugh on us! Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/26793225
It Takes a Little Mussel to Withstand Extreme Weather! - S2E24Join us for a chat with Alison Tarter of the Southern Regional Climate Center at Texas A&M University. We talk about freshwater mussels, the impacts of extreme weather events on them, and their role in the aquatic environment. We also hear some really mind-blowing stuff about how they reproduce! Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-sde-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/26616387
Keeping the Stars at Night Big and Bright! - S2E23Steven Hummel of the Dark Skies Initiative at the McDonald Observatory chats with Andrew and Alynn about the importance of keeping the Texas skies dark, how we can all contribute to conserving night-time darkness, and some pretty cool phenomena that can be seen in dark skies. Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/26496957
Celebrating Amazing Women in Natural Sciences! - S2E22To close out Women’s History month we have a montage of selected clips from our interviews over the past year with various women in Natural Sciences. Hear from Dr. Sandra Rideout-Hanzak, Dr. Alynn Martin, Ms. Marianna Treviño Wright, Dr. Keisha Bahr, Ms. Brianna Slothower, Dr. Juliana Rangel, Ms. Mary Pearl Meuth, Ms. Ashley Wahlberg, Dr. Amanda Adams, Ms. Katie Spurgin, and Dr. Stacy Hines. Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/26354376
Chill Out While We Simplify Climate Complexity! – S2E21Sandra and Alynn talk with the Texas State Climatologist, Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon, about the changing climate and its effects on the people of Texas. If you’re still trying to figure out how a climate changes and what it all means, just pull up a chair. Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://atmo.tamu.edu/people/profiles/faculty/nielsen-gammonjohn.html https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/26221602
Don't Overextend Yourself! The Extension Specialist is Here! - S2E20 Extension Specialist, Dr. Stacy Hines, joins us for a chat about an upcoming app for indentifying Texas plants, careers in extension, advice for young professionals, and much more! Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://ccag.tamu.edu/extension/rangeland-habitat-management/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/26068707
Ticks—There’s No Such Thing as TMI about TBI! - S2E19Our co-hosts, Sandra Rideout-Hanzak and Alynn Martin, discuss ticks and tick-borne illnesses in this episode. Do you know what kinds of ticks we have in Texas, what they carry, and what to do if you are bitten? Email us at [email protected] For more information: https://www.txlda.com/ /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/25911621
Foraging Texas; Eat the Wild Plants! - S2E18Our guest, Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen, is a wild plant foraging enthusiast. He shares his best advice for foragers and great tips for beginners who are interested in learning how to forage wild plants and mushrooms for food. Learn what your ancestors knew! Email us at [email protected] For more information: /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/25747794
A Plate on the Wild Side - S2E17 Sandra and Andrew talk with Jesse Griffiths about his wild life as a game chef and hunting guide, his restaurant, Dai Due, and his books. Join us for some inside scoop on preparing and cooking wild game! Email us at [email protected] For more information: /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/25646196
Alligator Gar—Gargantuan Fish! – S2E16Join us as we learn all about Alligator Gar from Dan Daugherty, Research Biologist at TPWD’s Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center. Gar fishing, gar biology, gar fun facts, Gargantuan! Email us at [email protected] For more information: /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/25483632
Update on CWD within Texas - S2E15In this episode we get an update from Dr. Hunter Reed, Wildlife Veterinarian with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, about the current status of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) within the state of Texas. We also talk about recently-enacted testing protocols and other new regulations for detecting and controlling CWD in wild deer populations. Email us at [email protected] For more information: /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/25373433
Plant Talk with Planthropology! – S2E14Dr. Vikram Baliga, creator of the Planthropology podcast of Texas Tech University, joins us to talk about multipurpose landscapes, ridiculous videos about seed germination hacks, and podcasting about your passions. Email us at [email protected] For more information /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/25230984
Stewards of the Wild! – S2E13We chat with Katie Spurgin of the state’s unique Stewards of the Wild program. Hear all about the work the Stewards program is conducting and how you can get involved. Email us at [email protected] For more information /episode/index/show/talkwildside/id/25089363
