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AmphibiCast

AmphibiCast is the Original Amphibian Focused Podcast. Each weekly episode features informative and educational content for hobbyists, naturalists, ecologists, pet enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates frogs, toads and salamanders.

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127:26

Black Friday Episode! Mike Tytula and I Celebrate...

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2024/11/29

Thanks everyone for an an amazing year! This week I'm joined by Mike Tytula for our annual AmphibiCast Holiday Fiasco. In this episode Mike and I have an open conversation about traveling to Colombia, choosing which expos to vend, reptile and amphibian industry and content trends, and long term success with a large collection. We also discuss when and how to offer husbandry advice, and we ask eachother, what qualifies someone be a credible source of information?Exo Terra is our sp...

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Live From American Frog Day 2024

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2024/11/01

An AmphibiCast first! Live episode at American Frog Day 2024. Join me as I check out the event and interview some new people as well as some podcast favorites! We discuss everything from wild Colombian frogs, hobby trends, the value of community, chaos in Sleepy Hollow, what’s new at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, what happens when feeder insects go rogue in a 5 start hotel, and how did a water buffalo end up getting kicked out of Animal Con!This episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creationsht...

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AmphibiCast 4 Year Anniversary Show with Troy Goldberg

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2024/10/18

This week I’m joined by Troy Goldberg and we discuss what we’ve learned about the hobby, content creation, vivarium builds, and frog care over the past four years. Is the hobby stagnant? Is there too much content out there? Be sure to listen to this one! And thanks to everyone who supported the show for the past 4 years!This episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creationshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreationsExo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra....

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Episode 188. Atelopus Reintroduction and Natural...

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2024/10/04

This week I am joined by Conservation Biologist, Blake Klocke and we discuss his work with Atelopus reintroduction, (including radio tracking!), understanding the value of amphibian natural history, amphibian plasticity, sampling salamanders in the hobby for Bsal, and much more!Be sure to follow Blake @amphibianblakeThis episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creationshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreationsExo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com ...

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106:48

Episode 187. Frogs and Fisheries - Management Goals...

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2024/09/20

This week I am joined by Jack McDermott @jibbys.jungle . In this episode, we compare and contrast frog and fisheries management strategies. We approach both amphibians and fish from a natural resources perspective, and we consider the human element, economic impact, sustainability goals, and whether or not the two strategies can overlap. We also discuss Jack's recent visit to Colombia, his observations of wild oophaga, and his encounter with a uniquely patterned Oophage Anchicaya known ...

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Episode 186. Bioactive Builds, Bugs, and Beards with...

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2024/09/06

This week it is my pleasure to be joined by Logan Hope AKA That Bearded Bug Guy. Logan has a talent for elaborate custom vivarium builds and content creation, and he is involved in some very interesting amphibian, reptile, and invert projects. In this episode we discuss his journey through the animal hobby, designing and constructing custom vivarium builds, his oophaga pumilio project, and content creation. We also discuss the balance between simple and complicated builds as it relates to hus...

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Episode 185. Cruziohyla sylviae Husbandry and a...

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2024/08/30

Newly described as it's own species, Cruziohyla sylviae is a prime candidate for research. Captive populations are an important factor in ensuring the species' survival for a number of reasons. And as such, a proper science based understanding of their care and breeding is vital. This week I am joined by Sam Sucre of Natural Tanks. We discuss his recently published paper documenting Cruziohyla sylviae husbandry and we have a very frank discussion about some of the successes and fai...

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Episode 184. Vivarium Design and Stop Motion - A...

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2024/08/23

This week I am joined by Vivarium enthusiast, and professional puppeteer and filmmaker, Benjamin Fieschi-Rose. In this episode, Ben and I discuss the many crossovers between Vivarium building and Film set design as art forms. We also talk about his frog and plant collections, some of the raw materials used both in vivarium background and set production, and Ben shares the story behind his film "The Lost SeaHorse." We also talk about the process behind stop motion animation, and its use ...

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Episode 183. Frog Week '24 with Aaron of Woods and...

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2024/08/02

Native North American amphibian species don't often get their proper share of media attention. Thankfully though, Aaron Capouellez has created a media brand dedicated to the preservation of native Pennsylvania species. In this episode, Aaron and I catch up and discuss how the brand has grown, the value of community and media outreach, overcoming obstacles, and the complexity that goes into navigating the PA native species permitting system. We also discuss hiking, camera gear, drone footage, ...

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Episode 182. Golden Mantella and Orchid Deep Dive...

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2024/07/26

This week I am joined by longtime dart frog hobbyist Chris Miller of edgewooddarts.com and www.ranitomeya.com In this episode Chris and I discuss the advent of the US dart frog hobby in the early 1990s, Keeping Golden Mantella vs Breeding Golden Mantella, and much more. Chris is also an accomplished orchid enthusiast and we take a deep dive into orchid care. This episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creationshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreationsExo Terra is our sponsor this week. Fo...

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Episode 181. The Frog Hobby in Australia with...

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2024/07/19

The Amphibian Hobby is a worldwide community, and each corner of the world has its own special niche. This week I am joined by Michaela (AKA Macs frog army on social media) and we discuss her journey into the Australian amphibian hobby, the challenges (and joys) of keeping only native species, navigating the permit system, how she cares for several species in the Litorea genus, Australian Exos, and much more!Be sure to follow macs_frog_army on IG and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/macs.frog....

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Episode 180. Quick Start Guide to Misting Systems

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2024/07/12

Automated misting systems are useful way to mist vivariums on a schedule. In this episode I discuss the components, installation tips, maintenance, and benefits of using a misting system in your amphibian's vivariumThis episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creationshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreationsExo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterra on social media. To Support the Podcast, for merch...

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Episode 179. Mental Wellbeing and the Hobby - With...

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2024/06/14

The world is a stressful place. For many of us, the amphibian hobby is a means of escape and a place where we can find peace of mind. But, the hobby does also require a great deal of commitment ,and it can also become a stressor in and of itself when we are struggling with personal issues. Managing animals when we are struggling can be a significant obstacle to overcome. But there is support for people in need. All we need to do is ask. This week I am joined by Dave Mickulas of Vi...

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Episode 178. Building a Clean Amphibian Trade through...

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2024/06/07

There are many stakeholders in the amphibian universe. From breeders and hobbyists, to researchers, land managers, and policymakers. -all of these groups need to be engaged as a community if trade is to be continued in a clean and responsible way. But how is this accomplished and what challenges are faced along the way? This week I am joined by researcher and wildlife engagement specialist, Alexa Warwick. We discuss Alexa's role in an ongoing project that examines disease mi...

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Episode 177. Tesoros de Colombia Update! with Ivan...

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2024/05/31

This week I am joined by Ivan of Tesoros de Colombia and we discuss some new projects that are underway at Tesoros and the ACA. We talk about some of the new species soon to be available through legal import, including Amereega and Andinobates, as well as how local coffee farmers are helping conservation efforts.To learn more, visit:https://tesorosdecolombia.com/https://activeconservationalliance.orgExo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit...

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Episode 176. Beginner Mistake Survival Guide!

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2024/05/24

This week’s epdisode is designed with the beginner in mind. When we start out as hobbyists, it’s very common to make mistakes. Husbandry and care can be researched, but our knowledge base always grows through experience. In this episode, I discuss some common beginner mistakes and how to fix them. I cover what to do if you start out with an impulse purchase frog, how to to positively engage the community for help, and how to manage negative criticism. This episode ...

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Epsiode 175. Chytrid vs the Mycovirus -with Mark...

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2024/05/17

Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis or Bd is one of the most infamous agents of amphibian disease world wide. But did you know that there are multiple lineages other than the Global Panzootic Lineage and that the fungus can be affected by a virus? New research involving the fungus and mycoviruses has shed a fresh light on the virulence of chyrid. In this episode I am joined by researchers Mark Yacoub and Jason Stajich to discuss it. We talk about mycology (the study o...

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Episode 174. The Japanese Giant Salamander - With...

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2024/05/10

The Japanese Giant Salamander (Andrias japonicus) is one of the world's most iconic amphibian species. In this episode I am joined by Director of Buishido Adventure Travel limited and CEO of Sustainable Daisen - Richard Pearce, directly from Japan. Sustainable Daisen is a not for profit organization that focuses on Japanese Giant Salamander conservation through habitat preservation, conservation initiatives, and global engagement. Through his decades of guiding experience, R...

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Episode 173. The Living Wall -With Rob Mohr

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2024/04/26

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Episiode 172. Armen of Herptime

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2024/04/19

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