Walkin' on the Wild Side
Episodes
Oh Deer!
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey y'all and it's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! This episode, we're fawning over white-tailed deer. T...
Who Is the Grey Ghost?
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! For this episode, we're chatting about on of the most unique and interesti...
Looney for Loons!
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year and welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side! We kick off 2026 with a chat about loons, those amazing and marvelous waterfowl th...
Christmas without Chestnuts
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side. Happy Holidays from Gabrielle and I, and we are in the Holiday spirit! This episode, we talk about ...
Beautiful Things Called Waxwings
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time again and for this episode, we are chatting about one of the most deceptively beautiful birds that come to our area in the Fall, t...
When Plants Attack!
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a little hiatus and celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary, we're back! We had a great time celebrating with friends and family, but ar...
Walkin' on the Wild Side - 2025 Bigfoot Festival
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a bonus episode! Since we were talking about local legends, we decided to podcast from the 2025 Bigfoot Festival in Marion, NC. Join u...
The Local Legends of South Carolina - Pt. 3 - The Legend of the Gray Man
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone and welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side! We finish up our three part series on the local legends of South Carolina with one o...
Local Legends of South Carolina - Pt. 2 - The Hound of Goshen Hill
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side and we are road trippin' for part 2 of our "Local Legends of South Car...
Local Legends of South Carolina - Pt. 1 - Carolina's Own Cryptic Creature!
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side and while we were out on a road trip, Gabrielle had a wonderful idea to do a three...
Cuckoo for Cuckoos!
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode and this time, we're talking about a bird that is so often heard but not seen. Often called rain crows, due ...
Blast from the Past - Whipoorwills and Chuck Wil's Widow (Originally published August 15, 2021)
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While sitting on the porch last night, preparing to record another episode, we heard chuck-wils-widows and whippoorwills calling and thought, why re...
Wandering in Yellowstone - Pt. 2, Yellowstone, Geysers, and Old Faithful
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side and our second part of Wandering in Yellowstone! Part 2 takes Gabrielle and I in...
Wandering in Yellowstone - Pt. 1, The Grand Tetons
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yellowstone is America's first National Park and they couldn't have picked a better one to start off the amazing resource we have as the Nat...
Magnificent Monarchs with Special Guest Jamie Bourquin
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monarch butterflies are probably one of the most well known butterflies but are also have secrets that scientists have yet to crack! Join Gabrielle ...
The Amazing Alligator
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! It's hard to believe, but we've never really explored the amazing all...
Spring Comes in with Bells On
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, it's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side Podcast! For this episode, we're ringing in Spring with the b...
Spring has Sprung!
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spring has sprung here in the Southeast and the chan changes are all around us! Have you ever stopped to think why spring even happens? What are t...
The Rascally and Recognizable Raccoon
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! This time, we're chatting about good ol' Ricky Raccoon. These littl...
Minnesota Hootapalooza
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side Podcast and this one is special because it marks a milestone for Gabrielle Bouknig...
The Shortie Sortie - A Mission to Find Short-eared Owls
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! This last podcast of the year follows Marvin and Gabrielle on a mission. When...
The Magic of Mistletoe
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year and Christmas is just around the corner! One of the symbols of Christmas is mistletoe and it is actually a fascinating p...
Elk - The Herbivore That Was Here Before
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! This time, Gabrielle and I are talking about the successful reintroduction of E...
Adventures in Iceland Conclusion - Selfoss to Keflavik
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our final two days in Iceland are packed adventures and experiences as we go from Selfloss to Keflavik. We went through a National Park, experienced...
Adventures in Iceland Pt. 2 - Husavik to Hofn
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side! We continue our adventure on the Ring Road in Iceland, from the northern area of Husavik to the south...
Adventures in Iceland - Holmavik to Husavik
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We took a vacation and are back to share our adventures with you. Gabrielle and I travelled to Iceland, the land of Fire and Ice! Join us along ou...
Stinging Nettles - A Choice Edible
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for a little different episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! Join Marvin and Gabrielle for a foraging adventure to harvest, cook,...
Leave It to Beavers
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! It's the time of year that we are starting to get hints of Fall and many ...
Northern Right Whales - The Right Whale for the Wrong Reasons
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi and welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side! This episode, we're going to the coast (figuratively) and talking about one of the rarest...
Blast from the Past - Bodacious Box Turtles
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! We have had a lot of rain lately and while sitting on the back porch during a h...
Hognose Snakes - The Shakespearean Serpent
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side and this time, we're talking about a really cool snake that deserves an Oscar...
Masters of Mimicry
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! Join Gabrielle and Marvin on the back porch as we talk about that master of mim...
Back Porch Birdwatching - Red-shouldered Hawks
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side and this episode literally fell from the sky for Gabrielle and I! We are fortuna...
Eastern Rat Snakes - Climbing Constrictors
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, it's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! This time, tragedy at with our screech owl family prompted us an ...
The Magical Periodic Cicada
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Everyone! I know we've done a podcast on cicadas earlier, but I couldn't help myself, I had to focus on the magical periodic cicadas...
Conversations from the Road - San Antonio
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! Join us for a podcast on location during an "impromptu" trip to San Antonio! Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they chat about ...
Small but Fierce Eastern Screech Owls
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gabrielle is back in the podcast chair and this time, we're talking about my favorite owl, the Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio). These li...
The Carolina Pleistocene - The Age of Mega Mammals with Dr. Steve Fields
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, with Gabrielle traveling, I had to do this podcast on my own, but I'm not flying solo, I have a special guest! Join Dr. Steve Fields and ...
The Fantastic Frozen Frog
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! After a little "hiatus" due to technical issues (love today's technology), we're kicking off 2024 with a new po...
The Fabulous Falcons
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode, this time from our new podcast studio, aka, our new back porch! After traipsing for truffles, we go back to all ...
Traipsing' for Truffles in Tuscany
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Marvin and Gabrielle for a Walk on the Wild Side in the hills of Tuscany! For this episode, the Bouknights took to the hills to indulge in the ...
Viva Italiano! - Part 2
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We recently visited Italy for the incredible Slow Food Cheese 2023 festival in Bra, Italy, spending time in the Piemonte region of Italy, located in t...
Viva Italiano! - Part 1
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side and this episode is a 3-parter that we wanted to share with you! Gabrielle and I...
The Falling Fruits of Fall
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the days getting shorter, and temperatures giving us hints of cooler weather, Fall is right around the corner! Most are looking forward to the ...
Quite a Sight, that Swallowtailed Kite
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Gabrielle and I moved to Chester, SC, we thought the days of seeing the majestic swallowtailed kite soaring in the sky were over, but lo and beho...
Armadillos - Nature's Little Armored Tanks
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It may sound like a horror movie, but it's true...THEY'RE COMING! That's right, armadillos are moving north and west and even places ...
Vultures - Nature's Clean Up Crew
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode and we dedicate this podcast to our friend Donna down in the Lowcountry! She adores vultures, so Gabrielle and I ...
The Name Game
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast request by Gabrielle! We were talking about stories behind some plant names and she thought it would be a good podcast, so here we are! ...
Jumping Spiders - Might as Well Jump...JUMP!
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Van Halen is the perfect song for jumping spiders, lol! Join Marvin and Gabrielle on the porch as they talk about the amazing jumping spider, and I&...
Cicadas...The Sound of Summer
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahhhh....summer! Nothing reminds us more of summer than the humming, buzzing, and deafening sound of the cicada. Join Marvin and Gabrielle on the ...
Fairies of the Forests with Jody and Michelle
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every year we look forward to a short 2-4 weeks in the late spring to experience the amazing blue ghost fireflies. This year, not only did I get to ...
Holey Moley - Down and Dirty with Moles
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm pretty sure most lawn people get upset with moles digging in their yards, but moles actually help your lawn by aerating, eating grubs, worms,...
Amazing Adventures in Alaska
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we had an opportunity to visit Seward, Alaska for a few days before a conference and we made the most of it! We burned up the Sewa...
Slimy but Special Salamanders
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's raining outside and what a perfect time to chat about salamanders. Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they chat about the slimy critters called ...
Just How Smart Are Crows?
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard folks talk about how smart crows are, but really...just how smart are they? Join Marvin and Gabrielle on the porch as they talk a...
Invasion of the Stink Bugs!
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, I know it may not seem like it, but spring is on the way! One thing we are ready to see go away are all the brown stink bugs! Hundre...
Wondering' About Weasels
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our recent travels to Minnesota and the chance to see ermine and pine marten kinda made us think, what about our own weasels here in the South? Join...
Birding in the Bog
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side and we have a special podcast in store! For this episode, Gabrielle and Marvin head up to the great wh...
Skunk Cabbage - A Pungent Power Plant
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marvin is flying' solo on this podcast, but he happens to be talking about one of his favorite plants, the skunk cabbage. Why? Well, believe ...
Wildcat of the Woods
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome 2023 and this episode, join Marvin and Gabrielle on the front porch to chat about the wildcat of the woods, the bobcat! Hear stories, listen...
The Habits of Rabbits
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year and welcome to 2023! We'll kick of another year of Walkin' on the Wild Side by ushering in the "year of the rabbit&quo...
Otterly Amazing River Otters
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many folks, like Gabrielle and I, when you think of playful critters, the amazing otter comes to mind. These playful and cute members of the wea...
Coyote Ugly...or Are They?
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coyotes are nearer than you think and chances are, whether you live in the city or the country, you probably have a population of coyotes nearby. Jo...
Talkin' Turkey
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Turkeys have always been associated with Thanksgiving, but how much do you know about this under appreciated and amazing bird? Join Marvin and Gabri...
Carolina Wolf Spiders - Large and In Charge
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween! This episode features on of the more creepy, fearsome, but definitely beneficial spiders in the Southeast. Join Gabrielle and Mar...
Walkin' on the Wild Side of the West Highland Way
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The West Highland Way is definitely a walk on the wild side, for sure! Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they chat about their latest adventure, a 96 mil...
Bat Chat with Special Guest Trevor Walker PART 2 of 2
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bats are often misunderstood and underappreciated, but hopefully, after these podcasts, you'll change your mind! Join Marvin and Gabrielle for ...
Bat Chat with Special Guest Trevor Walker PART 1 of 2
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bats are often misunderstood and underappreciated, but hopefully, after these podcasts, you'll change your mind! Join Marvin and Gabrielle on a...
Groundhogs - Dig the Pig!
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Groundhogs, woodchucks, whistle pigs, land beaver, or mouse bears...no matter what you call 'em, groundhogs are pretty interesting rodents. Joi...
Leapin' Lizards!
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lizards are all around us and not only are fun to watch, but also play a very important role in our ecosystems and around our homes with insects and h...
Running with Scissors
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nature is full of surprises and you never know what you're going to see. In the case of this episode, we found a pair of scissor-tailed flycatc...
Nature's Night Lights - Here We "Glow" Again!
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well, we did an earlier podcast on "Fireflies" for episode #2, but after an amazing weekend in the mountains, we saw so much more than firef...
Dragonflies - Miniature Monsters
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dragonflies are colorful, fast, acrobatic, and ecologically important, but they are also formidable predators, but in their aquatic nymph and terrestr...
The Spectacular Spider Lilies of the Catawba River
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Talk about perfect timing! Gabrielle and I hit it perfectly and found ourselves absolutely surrounded by the very rare but locally abundant Rocky Sh...
The Wild Side of Okefenokee Swamp
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Okefenokee Swamp is one of the last true wilderness areas in the U.S. and it is truly a beautiful and wild place. Join Marvin and Gabrielle on their...
America's Marvelous but Misunderstood Marsupial with Special Guest Jerry Reynolds
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The "possum-bilities" are endless when we get together with Jerry Reynolds, a wonderful and fun-loving naturalist and "possum-ologist&q...
The Magic of Mushrooms
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mushrooms are magic in so many ways! The help trees to talk, they break down wood, leaves, and other organic material to help build soils, they are ...
Northern Cardinal - The Color of Comfort
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, the Northern Cardinal is more than just a beautiful bird, it is a bird of comfort. Often associated with the embodiment of a loved one...
Wild About Wildflowers
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spring has sprung and there are wildflowers galore! Join Marvin and Gabrielle on a special edition of Walkin' on the Wild Side on location in t...
Jeepers Peepers - The Frogs of Spring
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is springing and the woods are coming alive with the calls of spring frogs and toads! We're talking about the first harbingers of spring...
Bald Eagles - Impressive but Imperiled
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The bald eagle has been fighting for survival every since its paths crossed humans. From being hunted, poisoned, and imperiled time and time again, ...
Weird and Wild - Sex in Nature
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Valentine's Day! In honor of this amorous holiday, we decided to talk about sex, baby! Animals mate and in doing so, have developed som...
The Name Game
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately, bad weather and a stomach flu put an end to our Okefenokee trip before it even started. However, we've got a fun little podcast ...
Pardon the "Winterruption" - Snowy Owls
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Would you believe you can see snowy owls, our largest owl, in the continental United States? Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they talk about their &qu...
The Bear Necessities of Black Bears
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Black bears are some of the most charismatic, recognizable, and popular critters of the Southeast. Join Marvin and Gabrielle for a fun look at the l...
Caribou and Reindeer Too!
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Caribou or reindeer? Reindeer or caribou? These animals are amazing critters that are adapted to the most unforgiving, inhospitable, and frigid en...
Coping with the Cold
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If it's cold outside, we can throw on a jacket, turn up the heat, or stay inside, but how do animals and plants handle the cold? Join Marvin an...
Peck-tacular Woodpeckers
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many birds have amazing adaptations to compete and survive in the world, and the woodpecker is no exception. Even though early naturalists didn&apos...
Myths and Monsters of the Southeast
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beasts, Bigfoot, and Boohags make up this special Halloween podcast! Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they share stories and tales of the beasts, monste...
"Scent-sational" Skunks!
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Like 'em or loathe 'em, skunks are instantly recognizable, whether you see them or smell them. Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they share a f...
Fascinating Foxes
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Foxes are some of the most mysterious and magnificent little canine predators in the Southeast. These sly little creatures are amazingly agile, smar...
The Amazing Writing Arachnids
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another podcast about the amazing diversity of wildlife found here in the southeastern U.S. This episode features the much malign...
The Fabulous and Fluorescent Flying Squirrel
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Flying squirrels are incredible little rodents that have mastered aerodynamics and can glide over 100 yards. Join Marvin and Gabrielle to find out m...
Goatsuckers Galore!
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing is more southern than the call of the whippoorwill and chuck will's widow. Join Marvin and Gabrielle to learn about this amazing family...
The Buzz About Honeybees and Native Pollinators
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Honeybees are amazing eusocial insects that are known for their hive behaviors, pollinating, and of course, making honey! Join Marvin and Gabrielle ...
Hummingbirds - Jaw-dropping Jewels of the Sky
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hummingbirds are amazing little powerhouses that are an incredible example of evolution, adaptive radiation, and metabolic efficiency, can fly hundred...
Bodacious Box Turtles
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The eastern box turtle is an amazing little turtle and is found all over the eastern United States. Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they talk about the...
Fabulous Fireflies
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Marvin and Gabrielle Bouknight to learn more about fabulous fireflies. We'll share some memories of fireflies, favorite stories, talk abou...
Barred Owls of Southeastern Forests
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The inaugural episode will feature the Barred Owl (Strix varia).Podcast listeners will learn about:Barred Owl Biology, Range, and HabitsAdaptations an...