The Wildlife Experience

by Andrew Austin

The goal of this podcast is to have down-to-earth conversations with people interested in wildlife. This may include biologists, naturalists, conservationists, hobbyists, hunters, fishermen, and any other outdoors folks. With any luck, this will lead to meaningful discussions and a greater sense of unity among all the different wildlife and outdoors groups. Follow the Instagram page @the_wildlife_experience and my personal pa ...   ...  Read more

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Marka Kiley - Naturalist and Artist

    Marka Kiley - Naturalist and Artist

    In this episode I interview my friend Marka Kiley. Marka is an artist who recently discovered her interest in herpetology especially as it relates to Amazonia. We discuss her journey and experiences we shared together on a recent trip to the Amazon.

  • Loughran Cabe - Underwater Photographer and Naturalist

    Loughran Cabe - Underwater Photographer and Naturalist

    In this episode I interview Loughran Cabe (@lockcabe on Instagram). Loughran is an underwater photographer from Virginia with a passion for fish diversity. We discuss his interest in media-based conservation, fish diversity of the Appalachians, fisheries management, freshwater eco-tourism, fish intelligence and behavior, the conservation of freshwater fish, underwater photography, and related topics.

  • Keith Andringa - Birder and Ornithologist

    Keith Andringa - Birder and Ornithologist

    Round 2 with Keith Andringa. We catch up on what he's been up to and explore various topics including his current research and various wildlife and conservation ramblings.

  • Joe Richards - Photographer and Wildlife Biologist

    Joe Richards - Photographer and Wildlife Biologist

    In this episode I interview Joe Richards (@josephrichards on Instagram). Joe is an accomplished wildlife photographer and currently a Masters student at Texas Tech University studying turkeys. We talk about his experiences as a wildlife photographer, how he got into the outdoors, advice for aspiring wildlife professionals, the benefits of wildlife photography for connecting with nature, among other related topics.

  • Todd Craighead - Mr. Outdoor Oklahoma

    Todd Craighead - Mr. Outdoor Oklahoma

    In this episode I interview Todd Craighead (@mr.outdoor.oklahoma on Instagram). Todd is an outdoorsman that has had a long and fruitful career in conservation as the host of "Outdoor Oklahoma" for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. We discuss his life growing up with a disability, how he got into the outdoors and hunting, the value of mentorship, the use of TikTok and other social media by his state wildlife agency to connect more people to wildlife, among other topics.