Working With Wildlife
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How the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) Shapes Our Future | ep.36
15 Dec 2025
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Send us a textJoin me as I sit down with Kirstiana Ward, a managing lawyer from the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO), to discuss her inspiring car...
Don’t run - it’s Just a Cobra! (Life as a Snake Catcher in South Africa) | ep.35
30 Nov 2025
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Send us a textGet ready for an eye-opening episode of the Workers Wildlife podcast as we sit down with Marik Kilian, a professional snake catcher from...
Searching for WILDLIFE And The GOLD Of Australia | ep.34
14 Nov 2025
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Send us a textle Wilson is an Australian Gold Prospector, Cultural Heritage Field Officer, and star of Aussie Gold Hunters. With a lifelong love for w...
The Life You Dream About Might Just Be 6 Feet Underwater | ep.33
31 Oct 2025
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Send us a textEscape the cubicle and dive into the wild life you've always dreamed of! 🌊 Join Jaedon in this inspiring episode of Working With...
How this man is 'saving the oceans’(why its okay to care) SEAFOOD ETHICS ft. Wasseem Emam
14 Oct 2025
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Send us a textWhat does it really mean to eat seafood ethically — and can the way we farm fish actually help save the oceans?In this episode, I sit ...
She Pursued a CAREER in Wildlife Biology - This Is What Happened | ep.31
30 Sep 2025
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Send us a textIf you’ve ever wondered how to turn your passion for animals into a real career, this episode is for you. Conservation biologist Kate ...
How Dr Stephen is changing the world as a Wildlife Veterinarian | ft. Dr Stephen Van Mil | ep.30
14 Sep 2025
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Send us a textWhat does it take to dedicate your career to saving wildlife? 🐾 In this episode, I sit down with Dr Stephen van Mil — a wildlife ve...
How to tell BETTER stories: (Nature, Legacy, and Impact) ft. Amanda French | ep.29
31 Aug 2025
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Send us a textWhat makes a story truly unforgettable? In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda French—author of The Last Crocodile Hunter and who pla...
A Heart in Two Worlds: Vet Life and African Fiction with Johanna Squires
14 Aug 2025
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Send us a text✈️ A Heart in Two Worlds: Vet Life and African Fiction with Johanna SquiresThis week, I’m joined by Johanna Squires—a veterinari...
Scaling with Scales: The Journey of a Young Wildlife Entrepreneur
31 Jul 2025
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Send us a textRight out of high school, Monique Bast did something bold—she started her own wildlife business. While most were still figuring out wh...
From Face Paint to Reptile Shows: How Amy Wild Turned Passion into Business
14 Jul 2025
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Send us a textIn this fun episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Amy Wild, a passionate wildlife enthusiast from Perth, Western Australia. ...
Why the Deer Crossed the Road (And Why It Might Not Make it) | ep.25
30 Jun 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into the hidden impacts of our roadways with award-winning conservation journalist Ben Goldfarb. Drawing from ...
Scaling up: The Man Behind the Canberra Reptile Zoo (ep.24)
14 Jun 2025
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Send us a textWhat does it take to run a reptile park from scratch—with no prior zoo experience? In this episode, we sit down with Pete Child, the p...
Capturing The Deep: Behind the lens with an UNDERWATER PIONEER (ep.23)
31 May 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode, we dive beneath the surface—literally—with renowned underwater videographer and photographer Elisabeth Lauwerys. Fr...
Survival, Adventure, and Beyond: A deep Dive with Outback Mike |ep.22|
30 Apr 2025
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Send us a text🎙️ Survival, Adventure, and Beyond: A Deep Dive with Outback Mike | Michael Atkinson | Ep.22From Air Force pilot to full-time adven...
Working With Raptors, Flying Foxes and More! (The Art of Training Birds) |ft. Tessa Mckelliget| ep.21
31 Mar 2025
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Send us a textHave you ever wondered how to tame a bird or build trust with a raptor? In this episode of the Working With Wildlife Podcast, we explore...
Law, Order, and Wildlife: How Matt Cornish Lives The Dream
10 Mar 2025
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Send us a textHow does the legal system impact wildlife conservation, and what’s it like to be a tour guide in the wild? In this episode, I talk wit...
Vet Life: Burnout, Business & Belief with Danny Cilento |ep.19|
08 Feb 2025
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Send us a textVeterinarian Danny Cilento joins us to share his journey as a locum vet, diving into the highs and lows of the profession. We tackle big...
The Future is Dire But There's Hope! - Plight of the Platypus |Dr Tamielle Brunt| ep.18
30 Sep 2024
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Send us a textIn this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Dr. Tamielle Brunt, a leading expert on platypus conservation, to discuss the alarmi...
How working as a Wildlife Biologist could change your life |ft. Ganyah Gold| ep.17
31 Jul 2024
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Send us a text In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Ganyah Gold, an online influencer in the wildlife careers space, and biologist whose ins...
The man who helped birth Urban Ecology in Australia | ft. Darryl Jones | ep.16
30 Jun 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of unban ecology with my special guest Darryl Jones, a pioneering figure in the fiel...
Wildlife and the Online Influencer |ft. David Orin| ep.15
31 May 2024
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Send us a textJoin us for an electrifying chat with a fearless wildlife enthusiast and online influencer known for catching venomous snakes, his love ...
From TASMANIA to QUEENSLAND [Turning a Dream into Reality!] |ft. Mick Bender| ep.14
02 May 2024
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Send us a text🦘🌿 Lets dive into the world of Australian fauna and learn about the life's journey our special guest, Mick Bender, founder of...
A dive into the world of Environmental Science, Snake Venom, and Grants | ft. Dr Christina Zdenek | ep.13
29 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIn this entertaining podcast episode, Dr. Christina Zdenek sheds some light on the fascinating worlds of environmental science, snake ve...
Brisbanes most Unsual Pet Vet |Josh Linas| ep.12
04 Feb 2024
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Send us a textBeing a domestics vet is one thing, being an exotics vet is another; but being an exotics vet in addition to owning and running one of B...
Building a nature loving family |ft. Chris Drew| ep.11
31 Dec 2023
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Send us a textChris balances the want of catching snakes with working as a teacher and running a family!Chris has been the neighborhood snake catcher ...
'The truth' from the Barefoot Bushman |ft. Rob Bredl| ep.10
22 Dec 2023
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Send us a textStaring in Multiple TV series and participating in many others; Rob Bredl has not only had a positive impact on many peoples lives aroun...
Be UNCOMFERTABLE and seize the moment [mini series] #7
05 Nov 2023
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Send us a textIt is the small moments in my life, the forks in the road that I look back on and trace it all the way back to the present. In this epis...
This moment changed me |mini series| #6
29 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode I talk about the very 1st monitor I ever caught at the age of 8! was it 100% ethical? That could maybe be put up for deb...
The importance of signage |mini series| #5
23 Oct 2023
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Send us a textWhen ever there is a crocodile in the bath, signage should always be used.Join me in this little story of a lesson learned! Thankyou fo...
Research BEFORE you buy |mini series| #4
15 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode I talk about the time my room had 300L of water on the floor!It was tough lesson to learn, but I definitely will researc...
How to be MISUNDERSTOOD | mini series #3
08 Oct 2023
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Send us a textBeing Misunderstood is not what we want, but sometimes it is what we get. In this episode I detail how doing what I love, meant that I w...
A strangers betrayal |mini series| #2
01 Oct 2023
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Send us a textI was always cautious when catching animals when I was younger, but this interaction definitely increased the intensity of which I was a...
Be smart around 'DANGEROUS' wildlife! |mini series| #1
24 Sep 2023
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Send us a textWith a lesson that could have left me worse for wear. In this episode I describe two instances where I was reminded that I must stay awa...
The job that lets you CATCH ANIMALS! |John Bolton| ep.9
17 Sep 2023
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Send us a textDo you love catching animals? do you want to stay on the right side of the law? Well this job title may very well be the one for you! ...
Aquariums as a hobby and Amazing Ants! |Hayden Hagaedoorn| ep.8
09 Sep 2023
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Send us a textWhether you're an avid aquarist, a budding entomologist, or simply curious about the hidden wonders of the natural world, this epis...
The intriguing life of a Podcast creating, Bird loving Student Veterinarian | Part 2| ep.7
03 Sep 2023
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Send us a textIn this episodes’ second instalment, learn about his quest finding quolls and see how my guest operates under the quick fire questions...
The intriguing life of a Podcast creating, Bird loving Student Veterinarian | Part 1| ep.6
27 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this episodes’ first instalment, you'll gain a glimpse into the life of a vet nurse who wears both a medical coat and a pair o...
Insights as a Fauna Ecologist |Anai Louise| ep.5
20 Aug 2023
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Send us a textJoin me as I speak with ex-colleague Anai Louise, who is now living it up as a Fauna Ecologist in the dryer parts of Central Queensland,...
Ibis are Australia's hero and a life full of encounters |Sampy Jay| ep.4
13 Aug 2023
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Send us a textJoin me as I speak to Sampy Jay who is a Wildlife and Exotics Veterinary Nurse about multiple impactful moments in her life with wildlif...
A young mans experience in Fauna Spotting |Darcy Brady| ep.3
06 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode I talk to a fellow Fauna Spotter Catcher (FSC) about his views on wildlife, ecosystems, humanity, his starting ground in...
The BACK STORY of a Vet nurse | Sampy Jay | episode1
30 Jul 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode Sampy talks about how she got into Vet Nursing as well a bunch fun wildlife and life talk along the wayThankyou for list...
Geo Miner turned Snake Catcher |Rod Whitaker| episode 2
30 Jul 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode I speak to a fellow snake catcher and fauna spotter about his round about way of getting into the industry, and some of ...
A Back Story to The BIG small (now Working With Wildlife) |Jaedon Lunt|
24 Jul 2023
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Send us a textThis is were it all begins! in this short episode I give a little introduction to who I am and what I hope this podcast will be aboutLet...