Reptile Talk
Episodes
Episode SIXTY SIX - Rob and Jeremy (Expo Talk)
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rob and I talk about expos! Our thoughts on expos, the role(s) they play in the hobby, and so much more! We get a little side tracked t...
Episode SIXTY FIVE - Lucas Masso (Cobrakeeperjr)
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we're talking with Lucas Masso - who is up visiting from GA for a while. We've talked plenty about him on previous podcasts about ...
Episode SIXTY FOUR - Ryan McVeigh (Vivtech)
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we are stoked to be talking with Ryan McVeigh! Ryan is incredibly involved in the reptile industry and is going to be sharing some new stuff...
Episode SIXTY THREE - Brian Gundy from For Goodness Snakes
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, we talk the one and only Brian Gundy from Forgoodness Snakes!! Brian has been a staple in reptile youtube, for many years. The founder of...
Episode SIXTY TWO - OZZY BOIDS
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, we have the extreme pleasure of chatting with the one and only Ozzy of Ozzy Boids! We get REALLY deep into the business and discussing busi...
Episode SIXTY ONE - Rich Crowley
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A huge shoutout to everyone who caught this live on Youtube and hung out with us! We had a blast talking with Rich on many topics - and the best par...
Episode SIXTY - Rob and Jeremy Trip Recap!
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The big 60!! Rob and I were both on trips which is why we missed a week with you all! Tonight we are recapping our trips!! Rob went field herpin...
Episode FIFTY NINE - Steven Katz (SBK Reptiles)
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We had a great time talking with Steve Katz of SBK Reptiles tonight!! Steve has, and produces some INSANE Carpet Pythons! We chat with him about a...
Episode FIFTY EIGHT - Mike Ralbovsky (Rainforest Reptile Shows & RRS Oasis)
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We had an absolute blast this week talking with Mike Ralbovsky of Rainforest Reptile Shows and RRS Oasis tonight! Rob and Mike go way back - having ...
Episode FIFTY SEVEN - Marcial Mendez (Red Mountain Herp)
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are SO thrilled to have Marcial Mendez from Red Mountain Herp on the podcast! Marcial is probably most known for his insane Chondros, ...
Episode FIFTY SIX - Shipping Reptiles (Rob and Jeremy)
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shipping reptiles can be a daunting, and stress inducing time. Rob and I discuss some of the things to take into consideration when shipping animals...
Episode FIFTY FIVE - Mike Curtin (Scattershot Exotics)
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking to our buddy Mike Curtin of Scattershot Exotics! Mike is an amazing person and we loved having him on!! We talk about many...
Episode FIFTY FOUR - Energy In the Community & Youth In The Hobby
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rob and I are in two different locations, so we’re doing this remote! Tonight we’re discussing two topics that actually go hand in ha...
Episode FIFTY THREE - Steve Tillis (Discussing Nido Virus)
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re hanging with Steve Tillis again! I’m always excited to have him on and talk with him! We discuss a few different things tonight - but ...
Episode FIFTY TWO (ONE YEAR!!!!!!) - Justin Kobylka (J. Kobylka Reptiles)
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ONE YEAR!!!! Yay!!! We’re rocking this anniversary episode with the one and only Justin Kobylka! Justin is one of the top names in modern Ball P...
Episode FIFTY ONE - Feeling "Burnt Out"? How can you Prevent that?
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you spend a long time involved in something - you can sometimes get burnt out - especially if your hobby starts to consume more and more of your ...
Episode FIFTY - Billy Rows (Mutation Creation Canada)
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Very excited for this episode! Breaking into our 50s with the one and only BILLY ROWS from Mutation Creation Canada!! I think most of us know who ...
Episode FOURTY NINE - Support USARK!!!
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight - a popular topic in the industry right now given the onslaught of proposed legislation popping up all over the country. The surge of member...
Episode FOURTY EIGHT - KEITH MCPEEK
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we had the pleasure of sitting down with another LEGEND in the reptile hobby - Keith McPeek! Keith has a long history of working with ani...
Episode FOURTY SEVEN - Discussing the Proposed South Carolina Tegu Ban with Phil Goss, Kevin McCurley, Josh Ortiz, and Carlos Michaelsen
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us in the Reptile Community that are involved in ANY way with USARK have seen the insane legislative proposals that have been popping up all o...
Episode FOURTY SIX - Garrett Hartle (Reach Out Reptiles)
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Super Dwarf KING is in the house with us this week and we are talking all about Super Dwarves. We also dive deep into aspects of the hobby, and ...
Episode FOURTY FIVE - Community in the Hobby (Rob and Jeremy)
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The topic of Community in the hobby is often centered on and around social media these days - but there's so much more available if we open our e...
EPISODE FOURTY FOUR - Enclosures with Rob and Jeremy
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is up everyone! Rob and I are continuing our resource episodes this month - talking about enclosures!! There are so many wonderful cage and r...
Episode FOURTY THREE - Laws, Regs, etc with Rob and Jeremy
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode featuring a new intro! LOL!!! Rob and I are talking about different regulations that have happened in the past, and some much m...
Episode FOURTY TWO - Tools of the trade with Rob and Jeremy
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's up everyone!!?? Happy New Year - this is the first Reptile Talk of the new year, and we are very excited about what's coming!! Th...
Episode FOURTY ONE - 2020 Wrap up with Rob and Jeremy!!!
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 has been one hell of a year for sure! Having started the podcast at the end of March, Rob and I have been so amazed by the support we have gott...
Episode FOURTY - Josh Ortiz (Herpetofauna By Josh Ortiz)
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and I had a great time talking with our buddy Josh Ortiz! Josh is no stranger to reptiles - literally growing up with them! His passion for re...
Episode THIRTY NINE - Dayton Croydon (HD Arboreals)
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We had a great time talking with Dayton from HD Arboreals tonight about Amazon Tree Boas! Anyone who knows Rob or I, knows we LOVE ATBs! We talked...
Episode THIRTY EIGHT - Joe Kenny of Joe's Crazzy Critters
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We had a great time talking with Joe Kenny for this episode! Joe is about everything reptile, and animal! We even talk about a couple non-reptile ...
Episode THIRTY SEVEN - Rob and Jeremy Keeping Large vs Small Collections
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A fun episode for you guys this week that is also on IG! Rob and I discuss the major differences between keeping a smaller collection and a larger c...
Episode THIRTY SIX - Owen McIntyre (Rogue Reptiles & Morelia Python Radio)
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a hilarious episode for you guys! Kicking it off with shenanigans! Tonight, we talk to Owen McIntyre of Rogue Reptiles and Morel...
Episode THIRTY FIVE - Joe Phelan (Port City Pet & From The Ground Up Podcast)
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we've got another wonderful guest with us! Joe Phelan from Port City Pet and the From The Ground Up Podcast! Joe is a life long herpe...
Episode THIRTY FOUR - Rob and Jeremy on Social Media in the Industry
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's no shocker that Social Media has dictated a lot of trends in the industry in the last 8 or so years. Which is both good and bad when you ...
Episode THIRTY THREE - Eric Burke (EB Morelia & Morelia Python Radio)
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have the great pleasure of chatting with Eric Burke! Eric has been a life long reptile lover who's passion has literally taken him...
Episode THIRTY TWO - Noah Marcus (Noahs Boas)
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a fun episode for you guys!! Noah Marcus has been a good friend for many years, and we joke around a lot! Jeremy Met Noah when h...
Episode THIRTY ONE - Matt Bowers (Peach State Pythons)
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are joined by none other than Matt Bowers at Peach State Pythons! Matt puts off some contagious positive vibes, and puts out some GORG...
Episode THIRTY - Our Expo Experiences (Rob and Jeremy)
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've hit our 30's! This week, Rob and I are talking about our Expo experiences! From our first ones, to the network we created attendin...
Episode TWENTY NINE - Dennis McNamara
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coming at you with another kick ass episode this week! We're joined by none other than - Dennis McNamara!! Dennis is a long time reptile keep...
Episode TWENTY EIGHT - Kara Norris (BloodPythons.com)
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 28 is coming to ya with a BANG!!! Kara Norris of BloodPythons.com joins us for an amazing conversation full of laughs, stories of the dedica...
Episode TWENTY SEVEN - Dan Magano
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We had another live, in studio guest this week! Dan Magano! We talk about a lot in this episode from Short Tails, to Olive Pythons, and White Lips...
Episode TWENTY SIX - Rob and Jeremy - So... You want to breed reptiles full time???
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This was a fun episode, that we will need to revisit! Making the jump to become a full time reptile breeder isn't always an easy choice. In t...
Episode TWENTY FIVE - Frams Chams Chameleon Breeders
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We had a blast chatting with Brian and Carolyn of Frams Chams! If you follow the NERD Youtube, you may recall the video we did with them at their pl...
Episode TWENTY FOUR - SAVI SERROTT
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another great episode coming to you guys with an awesome guest, as always! Join us this episode as we talk with Savi about Reptile Socialization, he...
Episode TWENTY THREE - Wish We Knew Then What We Know Now!
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another one in the books with your favorite people! Rob and I are discussing some of the KEY things we know now in our careers keeping and breeding ...
Episode TWENTY TWO - Nick Bottini (Cold Blooded Earth)
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks guest - NICK BOTTINI from Cold Blooded Earth! Another life-long herp nerd, Nick has zero'd in on his passion for Blood and Short Tai...
Episode TWENTY ONE - Dan Rowe (Rowe Reptiles)
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Number 21!!! This week we're talking with our buddy Dan Rowe of Rowe Reptiles! Talking about his amazing collection of Monitors, Morelia and ...
Episode TWENTY- April Justine (Designer Exotics)
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
THE BIG 2-0!!! We're joined by the wonderful April Justine on this episode and it's a boatload of laughs for sure!!! From her start in t...
Episode NINETEEN - IT'S US!!!
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's up guys! This week it's Rob and I chatting about the upcoming breeding season - crazy to think it's gonna be that time again i...
Episode EIGHTEEN - Allen Both (Major League Exotics)
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Number 18 guys!! Thank you all for the support! This week we're talking with our buddy, Allen Both of Major League Exotic Pets in New Jersey!...
Episode SEVENTEEN - Talking about market trends (Rob and Jeremy)
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and I are back, and in this episode, we're talking about some of the trends we've seen come and go in the industry over the last couple ...
Episode SIXTEEN - KEVIN MCCURLEY of NERD
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Super fun episode this week guys!! We sat down with the man, the myth, the legend himself - Kevin McCurley! A pioneer of the reptile industry - wi...
Episode FIFTEEN - Jason Baylin
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you are into Carpet Pythons at all - you MAY have heard this name before! Perhaps the "Baylin Tiger" rings a bell??? Jason has been a...
Episode FOURTEEN - Adam Gee
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Super stoked about this episode!! Adam Gee is a long time friend of ours who is an amazing keeper, and great guy! From rare colubrids, to patternl...
Episode THIRTEEN - Rob and Jeremy (Our Trip to Florida)
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're teenagers now!!! WOOO! In this episode, Rob and I talk about our trip down to Florida that we took back in February. Originally it wa...
Episode TWELVE - Bruce Saunders from The Reptarium
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was a lot of fun to record! Bruce is so full of energy and laughs - How can ya not love that! He's got quite the collection of v...
Episode ELEVEN - KB REPTILES
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our first international guests on the show!!!! Keri and Bairos from KB Reptiles in Canada! We love our amazing neighbors up north! This episode ...
Episode TEN - Brian Kusko
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for some laughs guys! We absolutely love Brian! We were lucky enough to meet him at Tinley last year, and it was like we'd known hi...
Episode NINE - Rob and Jeremy Stories from the field
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it's back to Rob and I talking about some of our field herping experiences - the awesome, and the not so awesome. Come on and hang w...
Episode EIGHT - WILL NACE
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What can we say about Will Nace??? Well - He's awesome for starters! We got to hang with Will when we were down in Florida - and got to see h...
Episode SEVEN - Savannah Boan From GATORLAND
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are joined by the amazingly energetic and equally reptile-centric Savannah Boan from Gatorland Orlando! We had the pleasure of meeting...
Episode SIX - Ryan Martinez (Zoo Miami)
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are SO STOKED about this! Ryan and Rob have been friends for around a decade over social media/forums. We all had the chance to meet down at Zo...
Episode FIVE - Jeremy and Rob
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Five Episodes deep now! Thank you guys so much for all of your support! Once a month you'll get an episode that's just Rob and I talking...
Episode FOUR - Trace Hardin
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This was an absolute treat! Trace Hardin is a life long animal fanatic - from reptiles and amphibians to insects and arachnids! He has worked in z...
Episode THREE - Steven Tillis
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Very excited for this episode. Steven was who I (Jeremy) originally started this podcast with about 7 years ago. It's amazing where the time ...
Episode TWO - Scott Borden
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our first guest - Mr. Scott Borden! Scott is a long time reptile keeper who has worked with some amazing species including Scrub Pythons, Morelia, L...
Episode ONE - Meet Your Hosts!
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Resurrecting the old Reptile Talk podcast Jeremy had started with Steven Tillis over 7 years ago on Blog Talk Radio. Rob and I share our history and...