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. 43: "A Turtle God"
Anthony, Steve and Kevin sit down for a chat with one of the most accomplished and experienced turtle minds in the world, Cris Hagen. Cris is the Director of Animal Management for the Turtle Survival…
01:12:35 |
Tue 06 Feb 2018
Ep. 42: Ashley from Zoo Med
The guys talk with their friend Ashley Rademacher-Morgan. Ashley is the Animal Care and Education Coordinator for Zoo Med Laboratories, located in California. How cool is that!? We've gotten to know …
01:10:34 |
Tue 09 Jan 2018
Ep. 41: The Hardest Working Professor in Turtle Science
Anthony, Steve and Kevin sit down with Russ Burke, Professor of Biology at Hofstra University. Professor Burke is working on a multitude of exciting chelonian-related topics and we are proud to add h…
01:11:46 |
Tue 05 Dec 2017
Ep. 40: Tom Crutchfield
Join Anthony, Steve, Kevin, and Shannon, as they sit down to converse with one of the world's most iconic reptile figures. Watch as they talk about the way it was in decades past, as well as interest…
01:14:30 |
Tue 07 Nov 2017
Ep. 39: Whatcha Been Up To?
Anthony, Steve, and our friend and partner, Kevin Minto, get together for a chat about some of what has been going on for theTurtleRoom in terms of video production and in situ conservation efforts.
01:05:06 |
Mon 02 Oct 2017
Ep. 38: What's Hatching
Anthony and Steve sit down with their partner, Chris Leone, of Garden State Tortoise, in the middle of the breeding season, to discuss highlights from another incredible year with chelonians.
01:11:21 |
Mon 11 Sep 2017
Ep. 37: Talking TSA with Jordan Gray
Anthony and Steve touch base with their friend Jordan Gray to discuss the TSA and all things turtle. Jordan is one of the more engaging educators and speakers around. His knowledge and strategies for…
01:13:51 |
Mon 03 Jul 2017
Ep. 36: Terrapins
Anthony, Steve and Kevin come together to chat with Jack Berlin, the CEO of Accusoft, a Tampa-based technology company. After visiting Jack at his office, Anthony thought he would make a great guest …
01:02:02 |
Mon 05 Jun 2017
Ep. 35: Garden State Tortoise
Anthony and Steve sit down with everyone's favorite turtle and tortoise personality, Chris Leone, to discuss all things chelonian. No question is off limits.
01:21:54 |
Mon 01 May 2017
Ep. 34: The Life of a Turtle Wife
In this episode, Anthony introduces his better half to Pondcast viewers, in a no-holds-barred account of their life together and with turtles.
01:14:46 |
Mon 03 Apr 2017
Ep. 33: Live from Tampa
Anthony is live from the tortoise room of our friend Ralph Till, of the Tampa Bay Turtle and Tortoise Society. Ralph specializes in Egyptian Tortoises. The sharing of his methods and expertise has he…
01:02:32 |
Tue 07 Mar 2017
Ep. 32: NAFTRG
Anthony and Steve get together with Eric Muncher of the North American Freshwater Turtle Research Group (NAFTRG). Eric is a wealth of knowledge, especially with all things related to field work.
01:38:12 |
Tue 07 Feb 2017
Ep. 31: The Year In Review
Anthony, Amanda and Steve get together to host a guest free episode where we review 2016 turtle related stuff.
01:08:52 |
Tue 10 Jan 2017
Ep. 30: Turtle Conservancy with James Liu
Anthony, Amanda and Steve sit down with James Liu or the Turtle Conservancy. James is a veterinarian who dedicates all of his time to turtles. Together we talk about turtles, the Turtle Conservancy, …
01:38:47 |
Tue 06 Dec 2016
Ep. 29: Herpolitics
Steve and Anthony talk about the recent confiscation of 800+ Platysternon and bring reptiles to politics, nominating several species for important positions.
01:03:11 |
Tue 08 Nov 2016
Ep. 28: Trouble in Madagascar
Anthony, Amanda and Steve discuss the reports of a recent a troubling and unprecedented confiscation in Madagascar.
01:03:16 |
Mon 03 Oct 2016
Ep. 27: Rising Like Flavo Prices
Anthony, Amanda and Steve tackle all sorts of topics in this episode, including the late Steve Irwin, Lion Fish, and Anthony's new book. The main focus of the show is discussion around a new trend in…
01:07:00 |
Tue 06 Sep 2016
Ep. 26: Live From the Marsh - Looking for Diamonds with T.E.R.P.S.
Anthony and Steve have a conversation with Amanda and their guest Jordan Gray, as they cruise the road in Georgia looking for Diamondback Terrapins in need of protection. Jordan is a turtle expert wh…
01:07:00 |
Sun 05 Jun 2016
Ep. 25: Hands On? Hands Off?
Amanda joins Anthony to discuss the merits of both "Hands On" and "Hands Off" husbandry techniques. The conversation includes applications to both education and conservation. So, join Anthony and Ama…
00:49:50 |
Mon 02 May 2016
Ep. 24: Introducing Amanda
The newest tTR staff member, Amanda, joins The Pondcast team to talk about some of her experiences and those who have influenced her personal mission. The topics covered were far and wide as the conv…
01:17:44 |
Tue 05 Apr 2016
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