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. 23: Rummaging Through the Library
Anthony and Steve pull a score of books off their shelves and talk about some of their favorite books about turtles. As Anthony and Steve run through these books, they also discuss their experiences …
Tue 08 Mar 2016
Ep. 22: Injurious Wildlife
Steve Rozhon subs in for John to talk chelonian health issues with Anthony, specifically the death of one of the few remaining Rafetus swinhoei and the recent listing of 201 salamander species on the…
01:14:31 |
Tue 02 Feb 2016
Ep. 21: Hanging Ten
Anthony and Steve fly without John and have a conversation focused around 10 of the species featured in the 2016 Turtle and Tortoise Calendar. This fun conversation moves from talking about the perso…
01:02:46 |
Tue 05 Jan 2016
Ep. 20: Under the Weather
Anthony, John, and Steve focus this episode around Anthony's trip to the Turtle & Tortoise Preservation Group's conference in Phoenix. John, despite being under the weather, is his usual comedic self…
01:02:20 |
Tue 08 Dec 2015
Ep. 19: Summer Trip Recaps
Anthony talks about his trip to Florida, including a behind-the-scenes visit to Gatorland, a visit to the Chelonian Research Institute to meet Dr. Pritchard, and speaking at the Clearwater chapter of…
01:14:16 |
Tue 03 Nov 2015
Ep. 18: Obligations
John and Anthony talk about our obligations to the hobby, particularly how we have an obligation to be the best we can and do the most we can to represent ourselves and other quality chelonian keeper…
01:09:30 |
Mon 01 Jun 2015
The Pondcast, Episode 17
Anthony man-crushes on our staff member, Ben. John and Anthony also highlight this TED talk from Jon Mooallem, a new blog from Anthony, and spent some time talking about everyone's favorite, tiny, el…
Mon 04 May 2015
The Pondcast, Episode 16
Most of the discussion from your hosts, John and Anthony, centered on a controversial topic -- "If you had to pick one species to go extinct to help save other species, which species would you pick?"…
Wed 08 Apr 2015
The Pondcast, Episode 15
Kévin Labille joined Anthony and Steve to talk about African Chelonian Institute, which launches their first website on Monday, March 9th. Please go visit the page and sign up for their newsletter! W…
Thu 05 Mar 2015
The Pondcast, Episode 14
A very special guest, good friend Chris Leone, joins John and Anthony for this episode. We talked about keeping turtles and tortoises in colder climates successfully, as well as the Western Hermann's…
Thu 05 Feb 2015
The Pondcast, Episode 13
Andrew Hermes of Arizona Tortoise Compound joins John and Anthony to talk about how he successfully built a business focused on raising tortoises.
Thu 15 Jan 2015
The Pondcast, Episode 12
Guest Kévin Labille joins John and Anthony to talk about the Chelonians of Africa. Topics include: Pelusios seychellensis never existed; Cyclanorbis elegans (Nubian Flapshell Turtle) is nearly extinc…
Fri 19 Dec 2014
The Pondcast, Episode 11
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 11: Prehistoric Connection. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, in an educational manner, for hobbyists who are looking…
Tue 02 Dec 2014
The Pondcast, Episode 10
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 10: #GoGrey. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, in an educational manner, for hobbyists who are looking for some discu…
Wed 13 Aug 2014
The Pondcast, Episode 9
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 9 – The Pondcast Goes Live! This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, in an educational manner, for hobbyists who are looking…
Wed 23 Jul 2014
Ep. 8: Studbooks and SSPs
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 8 - Studbooks and SSPs. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related t…
00:44:48 |
Wed 04 Dec 2013
Ep. 7: Conservation Daydreaming
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 7 – Conservation Daydreaming. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion rel…
00:38:04 |
Fri 15 Nov 2013
Ep. 6: Morals & Ethics
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 6 - Morals/Ethics. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to the…
00:35:46 |
Tue 06 Aug 2013
Ep. 5: Southeast Asia
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 5 - Southeast Asia. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to th…
00:49:50 |
Wed 03 Jul 2013
Ep. 4: What Might the Future Hold?
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 4 - What Might the Future Hold? This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion r…
00:29:57 |
Wed 08 May 2013
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