Episode 73: Quantitative Ecology with Kilian Murphy

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PpbgyBWwj3qTBdY9vLooi?si=oDLTR1OYR4OYK2b1mnE_xw&dl_branch=1 Is it possible to use artificial intelligence to tell us how rewilding will look in any area where it is implemented? Is it possible to create a computer model that would tell us how the species eradicated from the landscape hundreds of years ago would behave when reintroduced? Listen to my conversation with Kilian … Continue reading Episode 73: Quantitative Ecology with Kilian Murphy →

Episode 72: Seal Rescue Ireland with Mel Robinson

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2COe4fIED4IjYC2cjR9i6n?si=B5g2_Q14S72agN41yEcsow&dl_branch=1 In this episode, I talk with Mel Robinson who is the Director Of Animal Care for Seal Rescue Ireland. While listening to this episode you can learn what Seal Rescue Ireland is, how and why they are helping seals, as well as a few rather interesting facts about seals. https://youtu.be/4iwQPazpfEQ In the podcast, we … Continue reading Episode 72: Seal Rescue Ireland with Mel Robinson →

Episode 71: The European Federation for Hunting and Conservation with David Scallan

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Lu0zHfpt3i4UrZirQFmk5?si=iiABBxaHSZ6LQXHRCGQaBQ&dl_branch=1 The European Federation for Hunting and Conservation, or FACE for short, is an international organization that represents the interests of European hunters. It serves as a bridge between the institutions of the European Union and hunters. In episode 59 I talked with Dan Curley, the chairman of NARGC, the Irish member organization of FACE. … Continue reading Episode 71: The European Federation for Hunting and Conservation with David Scallan →

Episode 70: Field Sports with Matt Cross

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4runIYN7xzIBVkzua50v8u?si=pmAiwMtcQvSicegPBDxz2g&dl_branch=1 As regular listeners to the podcast might remember, in episode 47 we hosted Matt Cross, a field sports journalist, writer and blogger. At that time, we talked about yet another unlawful killing of a hen harrier. That episode was specifically focused on the issue of raptor persecution and we didn’t have a chance to … Continue reading Episode 70: Field Sports with Matt Cross →

Episode 69: The Impact of COVID-19 on Wildlife Conservation with Adam Hart

https://open.spotify.com/episode/76mZXLRWigZxPIRKTYptca?si=4L1sh1hYSl2-weWak_aHbA&dl_branch=1 Professor Adam Hart was our guest on the podcast not long ago, in episode 66. However, given the unusual situation we are going through globally, we decided to get together again just a few weeks later. The reason is to discuss the devastating effect the COVID-19 pandemic is having on wildlife conservation. Major sources … Continue reading Episode 69: The Impact of COVID-19 on Wildlife Conservation with Adam Hart →

Episode 68: Rewilding, Wolves and Biodiversity with Pádraic Fogarty

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1UVSyEdYMpO5oPtBQ0Cb1f?si=j-Wgn-BETLSoeq7T8ClhYA&dl_branch=1 Pádraic is well known to my podcast listeners. He was our guest in episodes 20 and 35. And in episode 62 I talked with Patrick Cross about his work inspired by Pádraic’s book. There have been many things I have wanted to talk to Pádraic about since our last podcast, which was a year … Continue reading Episode 68: Rewilding, Wolves and Biodiversity with Pádraic Fogarty →

Episode 67: World Sport Fishing with Richard Sheard

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3aR10DC8UsvcBJOixiZ4yA?si=cKQsSPdgRc64LoYkm7tM5A&dl_branch=1 I had the pleasure to fish with Richard a number of years ago on the waters of Bjagos Islands archipelago in Guinea Bissau. That is without a doubt one of the highlights of my angling career. Richard runs World Sport Fishing, a fishing and shooting holiday outfit. So if you are after a bucket … Continue reading Episode 67: World Sport Fishing with Richard Sheard →

Episode 66: African Wildlife Conservation with Adam Hart

https://open.spotify.com/episode/49dL6VfpP9Ias3HAPTxhz4?si=cBsvituHTRaZ7iZkbY3Cjg&dl_branch=1 The issue of African wildlife conservation is very complex and difficult. There are many factors that have to be considered, some of them are literally a matter of life and death. All that immersed in a highly emotional atmosphere. This subject is infinitely interesting to me. So, today I am delighted to bring you … Continue reading Episode 66: African Wildlife Conservation with Adam Hart →

Episode 65: Multi-day Backpacking with Victoria Livschitz

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Jay7g3VRCazuPbdpB0gjC?si=QBM6ZnOFQ52SnA-5U42L0w&dl_branch=1 Victoria Livschitz is a very successful, serial tech entrepreneur in Silicon Valley whose hectic life was profoundly changed by multi-day backpacking. That activity made her both physically and mentally healthier and better able to deal with stress at work and at home. On the podcast, we talk about her path from busy, stressed, out-of-shape … Continue reading Episode 65: Multi-day Backpacking with Victoria Livschitz →

Episode 64: Leave No Trace with Maura Kiely

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rVXcKingA4P3a6hto9dSy?si=vVHLKoRgRRCvrGneuQ5NFA&dl_branch=1 Leave No Trace is an outdoor ethics programme designed to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Their message is all about helping outdoor enthusiasts to minimise their impact on the environment. https://youtu.be/6KPHg6a4dVw Today our guest is Maura Kiely who is the CEO of Leave No Trace Ireland. During the … Continue reading Episode 64: Leave No Trace with Maura Kiely →