Beyond the Wild
Episodes
Episode 73
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, hosts Mark Raycroft and Jason Loftus engage in a lively debate moderated by Drew Hamilton of Discover Chur...
Episode 72
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Wild, host Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus welcome wildlife photographer Julia Cook. Julia has accomplished more in five year...
Episode 71
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we are off to the coast of Alaska to photograph the Coastal Brown Bears during the epic seasonal salmon run. For Ron, this i...
Episode 70
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to have Colin Bigelow from Pictureline on the show this week. We’ve been wanting Colin to join us on the show since the launch of Bey...
Episode 69
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, the hosts reconnect after a long time apart. They share highlights from their recent field adventures, per...
Episode 68
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond the Wild, hosts Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus reconnect with guests Kate and Adam Rice to discuss the transition to their full-time photography bu...
Episode 67
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation has gone to the birds! We are stoked to share our explorations in the world of bird photography, discuss tips and techniques for cap...
Episode 66
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this remarkable episode, hosts Ron and Jason are joined by special guests Jason and Karla Cox for a thrilling comparison of their photo expeditions...
Episode 65
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first “Fresh From the Field” segment. Jason Loftus and guests from his recent trip to the Pantanal, Brazil, sit down to discuss the...
Episode 64
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a twofer, and this episode is part one of two simultaneously released episodes produced in collaboration with The Nature Photo Guys podcast. Ho...
Episode 63
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the crew is at it again, discussing listener questions, but this time the questions are a little more technical. The crew discuss the...
Episode 62
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is dedicated to the tallest land mammal in North America: the moose. Mark, Jason, and Ron delve into the fascinating world of moose, incl...
Episode 61
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, Ben Masters discusses the making of his wildlife documentary The American Southwest, and the intricate tec...
Episode 60
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, the hosts engage in a lively discussion with wildlife photographer Mitch Decock. Mitch shares his unique j...
Episode 59
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark Raycroft, Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus take on another round of exceptional listener questions head-on. The crew shares wisdom on ...
Episode 58
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ron, Jason and Mark go BEAR-ZERK, delving into key pro tips for bear photography. The crew shares their experiences and preparations for be...
Episode 57
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Drew Butterwick, an experienced safari guide and wildlife photographer. Drew admits he is a big predator person, specifically a...
Episode 56
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our hosts are on the hot seat again to attempt to enlighten and inspire our listeners by answering some of their stellar questions. But the jury is st...
Episode 55
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing success stories is easy. But sharing failures is hard on the ego. In this episode of Beyond the Wild, our modest hosts put away their drive fo...
Episode 54
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Wild, the hosts reconnect after a break. Ron and Jason share their experiences with the new Canon RF 100-300 mm f/2.8 le...
Episode 53
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, the hosts welcome wildlife photographer Danny Coyne, who shares his journey into wildlife photography, the ...
Episode 52
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, hosts Mark and Jason welcome back wildlife photographer Taylor Thomas Albright for a second discussion. Th...
Episode 51
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode's focus is a returning guest, Deirdre Rosenberg, who explores various themes related to wildlife photography, public lands, and environme...
Episode 50
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a very special episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast. Not only is it our 50th episode, but it is also an opportunity to celebrate all Fathers ...
Episode 49
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, Ron, Mark and Jason engage in a lively discussion with Sony ambassador Colby Brown about his unique journe...
Episode 48
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yes—our hosts are self-proclaimed Elk-Oholics and in this episode, they can all agree on how inspiring this species and the habitat they co-exist in...
Episode 47
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Note: Post-production adjustments were made to overcome recording challenges, which have diminished the sound quality of this episode.In this episode ...
Episode 46
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark, Ron and Jason are at it again with another Pro Tips episode. This time, their focus turns to experiences with drones, debating the rules for dro...
Episode 45
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our Mother's Day episode. We hope you enjoy this exploration of nature from a mother's perspective.Sound Bites"They have no fear of grabbin...
Episode 44
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ron, Jason and Mark are back at it again, catching up and sharing some great tips and considerations for this season. Our giddy hosts discuss their re...
Episode 43
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ron, Mark and Jason meet with some of the key individuals behind Focus Photo Tours to discuss the innovative approach to their organization and how th...
Episode 42
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare for another jam-packed pro-tip episode with Ron Hayes, Mark Raycroft, and Jason Loftus. The crew discuss their recent wildlife photography adv...
Episode 41
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Wild, hosts Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus introduce a special initiative to educate the next generation about wildlife cons...
Episode 40
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Beyond the Wild crew welcome guest Jimmy MacDonald a wildlife guide and photographer who has worked with major network film crews...
Episode 39
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yellowstone has produced many great adventures for Jason Loftus, but the wolves of Yellowstone have evaded his camera and lens - until now. Jason shar...
Episode 38
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We couldn't fit all our listeners' questions in last time, so we are back for part II with even trickier, thought-provoking inquiries for Ron, Jason, ...
Episode 37
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Wild, hosts Ron, Jason, and Mark welcome Cam Scott, a nature photographer and guide from South Africa. The crew explore ...
Episode 36
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, the hosts Ron Hayes, Jason Loftus, and Mark Raycroft reconnect with fellow pro photographer Joe Subolefsky and delve in...
Episode 35
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's not every day that you get to meet such a diverse and knowledgable wildlife photographer like Eli Martinez. We are blessed in this episode to hav...
Episode 34
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once again, our listeners, who are also outstanding photographers in their own right, have provided some incredible questions for Ron, Jason and Mark....
Episode 33
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our hosts, Ron Hayes, Jason Loftus, and Mark Raycroft, butt heads in a lively game of Photo Feud, debating unpopular opinions in wildlife photography....
Episode 32
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this flashback episode, Ron, Jason and Mark look back on the past calendar year of photo trips and share the good, the bad and the childish humor t...
Episode 31
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Ron Hayes and Mark Raycroft reflect on their separate but memorable trips to Churchill, Manitoba, in search of iconic arctic w...
Episode 30
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Wild, Ron Hayes, Mark Raycroft, and Jason Loftus sit down with the co-founders of the Photographer’s Mindset Podcast t...
Episode 29
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time flies when you're having fun. We've had a great first season and met some amazingly talented photographers along the way. Before our second-seaso...
Episode 28
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Mary Jacquel, a multifaceted photographer making her mark, capturing the wild beauty of Alaska’s Southern panhandle. In discussion with M...
Episode 27
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is overdue, but due to technical difficulties, the Beyond the Wild crew was unable to reach a consensus on the performance of Canon's new...
Episode 26
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging podcast episode, Ron Hayes, Jason Loftus, Mark Raycrof and guest Amy Harris share their experiences from a recent trip to Brazil's Pa...
Episode 25
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Beyond the Wild podcast episode, host Ron Hayes, Jason Loftus, and Mark Raycroft sit down with naturalist extraordinaire Russ DeFusco while sh...
Episode 24
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ron and Jason shift focus away from wildlife photography and welcome Chris Dickinson, a Western lifestyle photographer, to discuss th...
Episode 23
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, host Ron Hayes, Jason Loftus, and Mark Raycroft play icebreaker games and delve into their recent photography adventure...
Episode 22
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest Lisa Connor discusses her experiences capturing the beauty of nature in her local area of Ontario with hosts Mark Raycroft and Jason Loftus. Her...
Episode 21
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A episode, hosts Ron Hayes, Jason Loftus, and Mark Raycroft take on some tough questions from listeners. The hosts discuss missed ...
Episode 20
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Kramer, an accomplished wildlife biologist, photographer, and writer, who has captured the largest collection of waterfowl images, joins Ron Haye...
Episode 19
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this pro-tip podcast episode, host Ron Hayes teases the rest of the beyond the wild crew with his freshly delivered Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera. Th...
Episode 18
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus discuss their first impressions of the Canon R5 Mark II camera. They highlight the improvements in de...
Episode 17
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, hosts Mark Raycroft and Jason Loftus interview Deirdre Rosenberg, a conservation photographer who shares her love for nature a...
Episode 16
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Beyond the Wild, host Mark Raycroft relays all the details of his recent trip to Australia. But before he can get into his e...
Episode 15
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryWelcome to the first-ever LIVE recording of the Beyond the Wild Podcast, where hosts Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus presented at the pictureline.co...
Episode 14
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, hosts Ron Hayes, Jason Loftus, and Mark Raycroft interview Jules Jacobs, a wildlife photographer who has bridged the gap betwe...
Episode 13
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, host Mark Raycroft discusses Jason Loftus’ upcoming trip to Africa and his preparations for this ...
Episode 12
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Ron Hayes, Jason Loftus and Mark Raycroft's primary goal was to answer Listener questions, but they quickly get lost catching ...
Episode 11
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus are joined by fellow photographer Kelly Elmer to recount a recent trip to Costa Rica to photograph ...
Episode 10
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TakeawaysBuilding a personal brand on social media involves being genuine, authentic, and vulnerable, and telling stories that captivate an audience.E...
Episode 9
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus are joined by guest Nehemiah Ray, and they share discussions of how venturing into the wild in thei...
Episode 8
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Ron Hayes, Jason Loftus, and Mark Raycroft are joined by guest Tim Irvin, a guide who refers to his adventures more as expedit...
Episode 7 (Special Episode)
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryScott Stone, a bear viewing guide in Alaska, discusses the unique bear viewing experience in Katmai National Park. He explains the advantages o...
Episode 6
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, the crew is joined by guest Cole Waltner as they recount their adventure to Churchill, Manitoba, targeting Polar Bears in a un...
Episode 5
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, the hosts engage in small talk before introducing their guest, Dawn Wilson. Dawn shares her recent trip to Peru, where she wen...
Episode 4
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your hosts of Beyond the Wild Podcast, Ron Hayes, Jason Loftus, and Mark Raycroft, share and discuss some of their most important tip...
Episode 3
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your hosts Jason Loftus and Ron Hayes discuss their recent workshop in Yellowstone with co-host Mark Raycroft. Jason also dives into...
Episode 2
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark covers his adventures photographing the iconic Woodland Caribou of Newfoundland, Canada. He also discusses what he loves about guiding his very ...
Episode 1
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Ron and Jason share incredible details about their adventure to Svalbard, Norway. They outline how the expedition came to be, the require...