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The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc.

Natural Encounters, Inc.

Join co-hosts Chris and Ari for a discussion of animal training, behavior, human-animal relationships, and all things NEI-TEC (the Natural Encounters Inc Training and Education Center), and featuring guests from the NEI team and around the professional animal care world! Email us at podcast@naturalencounters.com if you have a question or something you"d like us to discuss on the show!

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Episode 102: This Water is 'The Good Blue' (with Meg...

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2022/03/31

The Month of Infinite Travel continues as Ari teams up with NEI Senior Trainer Meg Meyer to talk about the two flights, long drive, and boat trip that got them to a consulting project in the Bahamas. Yep. That's a real thing. In addition to recounting their long day (that almost landed them in jail), they talk about the joy of doing animal stuff with non-animal people, the difference between what we think an animal feels and and we see an animal do, and the difference between what behavior is and

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Episode 101: Take Your PTO! (with Lucy Rutt)

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2022/03/24

It's another GIRLCAST! This time Ari hangs out with NEI Senior Trainer Lucy Rutt at the Homewood Suites in Tyler, TX, to talk about NEI's ongoing project at Caldwell Zoo. They dive into celebrating your accomplishments with grace, building relationships with supporting departments, and being a good example for taking time off. Also, you can be a vegetarian in Texas, believe it or not! Have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to discuss on the show? Let us know at

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Episode 100: Here's to a "Play to Grow" Future! (with...

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2022/03/17

We made it! Chris and Ari sit down with Steve Martin to chat about the history of the TEC Talk podcast, to reflect on the special contributions sent in by some of the past presenters from our TEC Talks webinars, and to share our hopes for the future of our industry. Big thank yous go out to Ann Brooks, Wouter Stellaard, Rick Hester, Dr Susan Friedman, Amy Fennell, Tim Van Loan, and Marty MacPhee for contributing to this episode! Have a question or an idea for a topic for one of our next 100

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Episode 99.5: Welcome to the President's Board Room...

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2022/03/10

With Chris in California, Ari talks with the attendees of the IAATE 30th Annual Conference as they kick off the week at their Ice Breaker event in this special "half episode" leading up to next week's 100th episode extravaganza! Have a question or something you'd like us to discuss on the show? Let us know at podcast@naturalencounters.com!

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Episode 99: Ya'll, It Has Been a Week (with Sukie...

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2022/03/03

Chris takes a pause from the madness of the week to walk his dog and share some of the details of what has been a very busy, very interesting week. Have something you'd like to ask us or have us discuss on the show? Let us know at podcast@naturalencounters.com!

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Episode 98: Lunch and Learn - The S-Delta,...

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2022/02/24

Welcome to our Lunch and Learn! After last week's questions involving the terminology and procedures that surround the use of the S-Delta, we partnered with Dr Susan Friedman (Behaviorworks.org) to jump on Zoom and invite her to speak with our staff to share her take on things to try to help us untie some of the knots we'd gotten ourselves into. We're hoping this will be the first in a series of episodes where we get to share our NEI staff presentations with you, our dear listeners! If you have a

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Episode 97: A Training Plan for Talking About...

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2022/02/17

Ari and Chris are joined by NEI Senior Trainer Adam Geltz to talk about talking about training. We discuss the use of jargon, knowing your audience, when to table a conversation until later, and the importance of admitting what you don't know. Want to share how you talk about training and behavior with other people? Let us know at podcast@naturalencounters.com!

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Episode 96: Tales from the (Renovated) Trailer

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2022/02/10

Ari is back in town, so we play catch up using a new recording setup in our freshly renovated office - who knew taking down a wall and moving some desks around could make such a difference? Ari fills us in on her recent trip to Caldwell Zoo, which leads to a conversation about the things that have surprised us as we've taken on the role of consultants for NEI. Who knew "not working" for 12 hours a day could be so exhausting? Have a question for us, or a topic you'd like us to discuss on the show

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Episode 95: Don't Overshoot Your Joy (with Greg Peccie)

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2022/02/03

While Ari braves the wilds of Texas, Chris is joined by Greg Peccie, Curator of Mammals at the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens! Greg shares how his animal career started (as it does for so many of us) with a moment of awe at Sea World, how his leadership skills grew during a long stretch at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge (where he became the life-long mentor to Chris' wife, Bethany) and his excitement to work with the team at his new job. Greg talks about the importance of clear expectations and

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Episode 94: From Mentee to Mentor to Mentee (with...

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2022/01/27

Ari and Chris are joined by frequent podcast emailer Kaitlyn Wiktor! After chatting with Kait about the journey to her current position as Manager of Behavioral Husbandry and Welfare at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, we dive into a discussion about the mentors who've inspired and supported us, the way that those that we've taught have become our teachers, and the excitement (and thrilling discomfort) of becoming peers with the people who we used to look up to. We also chat about reviews for

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Episode 93: Let's All Be Dumb Together (with Joe...

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2022/01/20

It's "Round 2" as we welcome back studio director, video game dev consultant, and all-around rad dude Joe Quadara! Ari and Chris sit down with Joe to discuss the broad topic of growth for teams and for individuals: the awkwardness and opportunities of the interview process, things that get missed during onboarding, the importance of niches and promotions that don't lead to management roles, and the joy of being the dumbest person in the room. Do you have a question about behavior, animal training,

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Episode 92: The Politics of Open Communication (with...

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2022/01/13

Ari and Chris are joined by their friend, mentor, and all-around amazing guy Wouter Stellaard! Wouter tells us about how his journey into the field started with an oiled bird on a beach in Holland, his unexpected move to America for school, his history as a trainer with NEI, his work as a consultant and as a leader at the Columbus Zoo, and his new adventures as the founder of the animal training company Behavior 360! We wrap up with a big discussion of "the politics of the animal field," and how

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Episode 91: General Honesty, Reporting for Duty

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2022/01/06

It's "Tales from the Trailer" time! Ari and Chris carve out a slice of the day to answer your questions about Steve Martin's feelings about Taylor Swift, our DnD character classes, and what it means to be honest in animal training. This was a fun one! Do you have a burning question that you simply NEED us to respond to on the show? Well, don't just sit there - email us at podcast@naturalencounters.com!

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Episode 90: Your Homework for Winter Break

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2021/12/30

We're back! With Ari on the mend, we get together (virtually) to assign some "Winter Break Homework" for everyone: our recommendations for articles, books, hobbies, and hopes for the new year! Bye bye 2021! Links for all the stuff and things: What's Wrong with this Picture? Effectiveness is Not Enough - by Dr Susan Friedman Blazing Clickers - by Steve Martin and Dr Susan Friedman What It's Like To Be A Bird - by David Allen Sibley Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop

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Episode 89: A Very Merry COVIDcast (with Ellen Matza,...

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2021/12/23

Well...it finally happened. The OhMyCorn variant is no joke and has descended upon NEI. Ari eats some chocolate hoping that her loss of taste means she likes it (spoiler alert: she does not). The old ending makes a comeback, and the folks stuck at home share some love for those who are holding down the fort at work. Do you have a question or a topic you'd like us to discuss while socially distanced? Email us at podcast@naturalencounters.com!

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Episode 88: Chop the Log! (with Aaron "Rose" Tapia)

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2021/12/16

Welcome to the TEC Talk Podcast, with your host, Aaron Rose! Aaron asked to take over the podcast so he could grill Ari and Chris about how much we know about each other, and who are we to say no to someone who wants to do our job? Turns out we know a lot - but not everything - and that answering the questions of a 12-year-old are a really good way to make you feel really, really old. Hope everyone likes '90s references! Do you have a question, a topic for discussion, or an Aaron-esque desire to

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Episode 87: Who Cares, Just Reinforce It Already! (w/...

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2021/12/09

Ari and Chris are super excited to be joined by animal trainer, author, and fellow podcaster, Dr. Grey Stafford! We sit down to chat about Grey's early days in the marine mammal world, his long-running (and HIGHLY recommended) podcast, Zoo Logic, the joy of playing host to what we consider the best discussion ever of the always-contentious topic of the LRS, and his passion for the role we can all play in shaping the future of our industry! To listen to all the great episodes of the Zoo Logic

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Episode 86: The Birds and the Bees (with Morgan Belle)

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2021/12/02

With Ari away at the 2021 ZAA Annual Conference, Chris is joined by "newly former" NEI Trainer Morgan Belle! This was Morgan's last week with the company, so we take some time to discuss how her love for science got her into the animal field, chat about the unique challenge that is "T5", talk about her exciting new role in bee conservation (!), and reflect on the decision that quite possibly lead to her dodging the bullet of becoming Mrs. Justin Bieber. Seriously. That's how cool Morgan is. Have a

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Episode 85: Birdability! (with Virginia Rose)

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2021/11/25

Ari is joined by Virginia Rose, Founder and President of Birdability, a non-profit organization whose mission is to share the joys of birding with people who have disabilities, and to ensure birding and nature are accessible for everyone. Virginia talks about "rediscovering" nature in her 40s, the unusual way that Birdability started and took on a life of its own, and the ways that everyone can help to make the outdoors and birding accessible "for everybody and every body." Have a question or a

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Episode 84: Leveling Up Your Work Culture (with Joe...

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2021/11/18

In one of the best and most random episodes we're ever recorded, Chris and Ari are joined by game dev consultant Joe Quadara! After reading a bit about Joe's history in the video game industry, Chris reached out to see if he wanted to talk to a few bird trainers about building high-functioning teams and successfully sharing critical feedback with others. We talk about how healthy competition can breed camaraderie, the importance of replacing "no, and here's why..." with "yes, if...", and benefit of

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