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The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast

The Podcast for nature nuts from wildlife cameraman Jack Perks. Jack interviews celebrities, artists, scientists and conservationists giving a light hearted look into their specialisms, stories and backgrounds seeing what drives people to become so utterly fascinated by the natural world.

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48:37

What‘s The Wildlife Photography Industry Like? ft...

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/12/21

In this episode I speak with good friend and fellow wildlife photographer Josh Jaggard as we cover his career and delve into the wildlife photography industry covering how the job effects friends, family and lifestyle as well as if sponsorship or a degree is needed and the politics between other professionals. Josh's Website Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Page Twitter

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58:57

Painting Britain‘s Fish ft David Miller #99

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/12/14

On todays show I'm chatting with fellow fish botherer David Miller who is arguably the UK's leading fish artist as well as painting birds and mammals. We talk about how he started painting fish, how to get the fish looking perfect and how he gathers his reference material. Davids Website Celtic Deep Puffin Snorkel Trip Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Page Twitter

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25:16

Behind The Scenes of This Podcast BONUS EPISODE

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/12/10

In this episode I go into what happens behind the podcasting curtain and talking about how the podcast started, some of the stats, my fav and worst interviews and whats coming up next for the podcast as a whole!

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40:01

Close Encounters With Grey Seals ft Ben Burville #98

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/12/07

In this weeks podcast I’m chatting to scuba diving doctor Ben Burville, who’s spent years exploring the underwater world around the Farne islands and in particular its grey seals which he has a unique and unrivalled relationship with. We talk about whether the seals recognise him, what he's discovered diving with them and the population of white beaked dolphins of the Northumberland coast. Ben's Twitter Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Page Twitter

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31:29

Largest Private Aquarium in Britain ft Jack Heathcote...

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/11/30

In this weeks show I’m talking to Jack Heathcote who lives in Carlton in Nottingham and has the largest private aquarium in the country. Its nearly 7ft deep and has a variety of native freshwater fish in their putting my fish tank to shame! He also makes custom aquariums and his website is linked below. This was shot on location and you can hear the tank in the background so that’s the faint noise in the background. We talk about what set jack up on his fish tank journey, the costs of keeping such

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49:34

Filming Animal Courtship & Storytelling ft Tania...

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/11/23

On today's show I’m chatting to Tania Esteban who is a zoologist, self shooting assistant producer and wildlife filmmaker. She's worked on many high profile natural history series like Planet Earth II and The Mating Game as well as producing her own impactful films. Myself and Tania discuss if she enjoys the editorial process, what its like working for netflix and filming animal sex! Tanias Website Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Page Twitter

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40:09

Making Beer To Help Wildlife ft Greame Denton #95

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/11/16

In todays show I have Greame Denton who is the managing director of from the notebook beer which is a company formed in 2012 to celebrate the diversity of British wildlife through the lovely drink that is beer! They donate money from each beer sold to help fund wildlife charities. In todays chat we sample three beers while looking at what gave him the idea to start the company, how much many has been raised for charity and hangover cures! Here’s the chat. Buy Beer Here! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook

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26:40

Exploring British Marine life ft Miranda...

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/11/09

In this weeks show I’m talking to Miranda Krestovnikoff who is president of the RSPB and a tv presenter best known for appearances on the one show and coast. Miranda studied zoology at the university of Bristol and is closely associated with marine environments which she has a deep passion for exploring and preserving. We talk about the challenges of presenting underwater, what being the president of the RSPB entails and threats to Britains marine life here’s are chat Richards Website Buy Me a

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34:24

Great White Sharks in The UK? ft Richard Pierce #93

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/11/02

This week I talk to Shark expert Richard Pierce being a trustee of The Shark Trust and founder of The Shark Conservation Society. We talk about the likelihood of there being great white sharks in Britain, examine the possible sitings and the closet confirmed records of them to the british coastline. Richards Website Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Page Twitter

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51:08

Helping British Hedgehogs ft Hugh Warwick #92

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/10/26

In this weeks show I’m talking to Hugh Warwick is an ecologist and author with a particular passion for hedgehogs - he is the spokesperson for the British Hedgehog Preservation Society, has written three books (so far) about them and a book about beavers on the way. Today myself and Hugh waffle about what food you should give hedgehogs, are the houses we put out for them any good and why they are in such a steep decline Hughs Website Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Page Twitter

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41:45

Beneath Cornish Rockpools ft Heather Buttivant #91

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/10/19

In this episode I’m talking to heather buttivant about a subject close to my heart Cornish rock pools! A native to north cornwall her interest in rock pools has persisted from childhood into adult life and she’s volunteered with cornwall wildlife trust and written books including Rockpool : the extrodianty encounters between tides. We talk about why rockpools fascinate her, the best places in cornwall to go rock pooling and hw tough some of the critters are that call rock pools home. Heathers

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46:39

Tales from Wildlife TV ft James Brickell #90

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/10/12

In this weeks show I’m talking to bbc natural history unit producer James Brickell who’s worked on a host of acclaimed tv series such as life in cold blood, the great barrier reef, deadly 60 and many more. Today myself and James waffle about how we meet, what its like working with David Attenborough, the career path to being a producer and what moments really stood out to him traveling across the globe. James Twitter Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Page Twitter

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33:10

Making Wildlife Art Out of Scrap Metal ft Harriet...

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/10/05

In todays show I’m chatting to wildlife artist Harriet mead. Harriet specialises in sculpting animals out of scrap metal turning thrown away junk into pieces of art. Her sculptures an are quirky combination of metal and her love of the subject. Today we talk about how she combines nature and art, the process of sculpting a animal and how long it takes. Harriets Website Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Page Twitter

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29:02

Foraging in Britain ft Dave Hamilton #88

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/09/28

This week I speak to Dave Hamilton who is a keen forager as we talk about where you can forage in the uk and laws around it, how to watch out for deadly mushrooms and how you can drink your wife's urine after ingesting mushrooms to get high! Daves Book Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Page Twitter

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50:46

Life as a Wildlife TV Researcher ft Sophie Pierce #87

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/09/21

This week I speak to wildlife tv researcher Sophie Pierce as we talk about what kind of ideas are best to pitch, what a researcher does and the frustrating aspects of the job. Sophies Website Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Page Twitter

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48:37

Debunking Pond Myths ft Jules Howard #86

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/09/14

Many of you will know I’m a keen wildlife gardener and love me a pond so I’ve wanted to do a podcast on wildlife ponds for a while. Probably the best book on the market about the subject is written by todays guest Jules Howard, titles the wildlife pond book. Its well worth a read if you haven’t got a copy. We are going to do something slightly different today and rather then straight questions I’m going to be putting all the biggest pond myths to Jules to get to the bottom of them like do plastic

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40:39

10 Best Plants For Wildlife Gardens ft Wildlife...

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/09/06

In todays episode I’m speaking with Ellie & Ben from The Wildlife Garden Podcast and also Ellies Wellies which are a Nottingham-based garden maintenance company and consultancy that specialises in wildlife gardens using organic methods. Ellie and Ben set up one of the first totally organic garden maintenance companies in the UK, Ellie’s Wellies Organic Gardening. No matter what size the garden, Ellie and Ben help to bring nature in with the three key things for wildlife; shelter, water and food

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35:57

Why Fieldcraft is Key in Wildlife Photography ft Dan...

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/08/31

This week I’m joined by wildlife photographer dan Ruston. Dan is based in Dorset and quite frankly is a master at fieldcraft getting closer to species like roe deer, peregrine and red fox which he has a special affinity for. We talk about what fieldcraft really means in wildlife photography, the use of commercial hides and how starting off in a gamekeeping background helped his photography. Here’s are chat. Dan's Instagram Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Page Twitter

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38:14

Human Parasites (Worms, Lice & Malaria) ft Sheena...

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/08/24

This week I’m talking to Sheena Cruickshank about parasites that love nothing more then living in the human body. She’s a professor at the university of Manchester and specialities in immunity & infection. We talk about 50ft worms in your gut, how pubic lice are declining and how some parasites might actually make you healthier. Sheena Cruickshank Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Page Twitter

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29:00

Record Fish & Burbot ft Chris Yates #82

The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast ·

2021/08/17

In todays episode I’m having a chin wag with Chris Yates, Chris is an angler preferring to use more traditional techniques and is well known for being part of Hugh miles passion for angling as well as catching the bishop a former uk record carp. Chris is also a brilliant writer and naturalist and we spoke for hours about bird watching after the podcast. I have to thank Hugh miles for setting this up as it was part of a fundraiser for Britains hidden fishes and all and in all was a fabulous day. We

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