The Pondcast
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 each month. You can watch the video versions at https://youtube.com/theturtleroom.
- Update frequency
- every 27 days
- Average duration
- 78 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2023
Ep. 83: Mystery Guest
The team visits with their good friend Kevin Pollack - one of the most knowledgeable reptile people you've never heard of. For that reason, we joking call him the "mystery guest."
01:35:42 |
Tue 04 Jan 2022
Ep. 82: Happy Holidays 2021
The Pondcast Hosts gather "around the fire" to share stories and celebrate.
01:30:10 |
Tue 14 Dec 2021
Ep. 81: Just Hanging Out
Anthony and Steve go it on their own. There goes the neighborhood!
01:14:14 |
Tue 09 Nov 2021
Ep. 79: Captive Animal Welfare
In this episode, the team chats with Ryan Dumas, the Head Keeper of the Herpetology and Fish at the Cincinnati Zoo. Ryan is very experienced in reptiles and their care, and has a love and appreciatio…
01:27:51 |
Mon 02 Aug 2021
Ep. 78: Horses and Turtles
Charlie is a great friend of theTurtleRoom and a well respected animal expert who made his name in the equestrian world. His passion is endangered species and education and he has a strong focus on t…
01:09:22 |
Mon 07 Jun 2021
Ep. 77: Guestless in Seatlle
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our intrepid turtle heroes find themselves guestless (though none of us are actually in Seattle). Join us for a fun night of sharing stories, updates, and silliness a…
01:25:01 |
Mon 03 May 2021
Ep. 76: The Next Generation
A torch bearer for a younger generation, Jordan Donini is a turtle academic who is taking the world by storm. His work on reproductive biology in chelonians and tireless work in the field in South Fl…
01:34:55 |
Mon 05 Apr 2021
Ep. 75: Turtles and Trash
This month, we are joined by Tyler Brooks. Tyler is a husband, father of two daughters, founding member of the Kinixys Working Group and the owner/operator of a solid waste disposal facility. In addi…
01:23:28 |
Tue 02 Mar 2021
Ep. 74: The Pinnacle of Conservation and Work/Life Balance
The crew speaks with a hero in the conservation world, Dr. Dante Fenolio. Dr. Fenolio is an extremely accomplished underwater photographer, PhD and educator. He is also the author of “Life in the Dar…
01:13:30 |
Tue 02 Feb 2021
Ep. 73: Film Director, Ari Taub
In this exciting episode, your hosts are with a good friend of theirs, Ari Taub, an American film director and producer. The turtle related debates in this one get really lively, in a good way. Ari i…
01:29:47 |
Thu 07 Jan 2021
Ep. 83: Mystery Guest
The team visits with their good friend Kevin Pollack - one of the most knowledgeable reptile people you've never heard of. For that reason, we joking call him the "mystery guest." Kevin is a field bi…
01:35:42 |
Mon 04 Jan 2021
Ep. 72: Up for Air
Christine Light is an experienced scuba diver, with around 500 dives under her belt, one of which saved someone's life! She has traveled to several points on the globe in her efforts with both wild a…
01:32:26 |
Tue 08 Dec 2020
Ep. 71: Research Scientist, Dr. Dave Hudson
Tonight, Shannon joins the team as a special guest host to interview a college friend and very special guest, Dave Hudson, PhD. As a marine and aquatic biologist, researcher, and educator, Dr. Hudson…
01:26:44 |
Tue 03 Nov 2020
Ep. 70: The Stars at Night are Big and Bright
Carl J. Franklin, the President of the non-profit research organization Texas Turtles, joins The Pondcast to talk about his myriad experiences in herpetology. Carl is one of the most interesting men …
01:41:05 |
Mon 05 Oct 2020
Ep. 69: Emzotic
In this episode, the guys are joined by award winning animal educator and digital content creator, Emma Lock. Her YouTube channel, Emzotic, currently has over 690,000 subscribers, comprised of animal…
01:19:14 |
Mon 14 Sep 2020
Ep. 68: Deep in the Heart of Texas
Viviana Ricardez is the Vice President of the non-profit research organization Texas Turtles. Viviana joins our hosts to talk about all the cool things Texas Turtles is doing to study turtles and her…
01:26:49 |
Tue 01 Sep 2020
Ep. 67: Veterinary Partnerships
The Pondcast team speaks with Diva Green, DVM, a talented exotics veterinarian from Connecticut who has partnered with tTR on care of their animals. Dr. Green is the type of veterinarian you want car…
01:33:11 |
Mon 03 Aug 2020
Ep. 66: Box Turtle Bonanza
The boys sit down to talk with one of the best turtle people you've never heard of, Ken Sopher. Ken is a box turtle expert and a wealth of knowledge on many species. Tonight we pick his brain to gain…
01:37:10 |
Mon 06 Jul 2020
Ep. 65: Husbandry Talk, Vol. 1: Playing Favorites
The Pondcast crew introduces a new series within The Pondcast called "Husbandry Talk". Husbandry Talk shows will be focused specifically on the husbandry of a few select turtle and tortoise species.
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01:54:52 |
Mon 15 Jun 2020
Ep. 64: Swamp Monsters
Photographer, videographer, naturalist, and reptile keeper Greg Brashear of Greg's Turtle Haven joins The Pondcast team to talk Alligator Snapping Turtles and other reptiles from the Southeast United…
01:45:54 |
Mon 01 Jun 2020
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