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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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Episode 208. Show Room Vivarium Backgrounds - With...

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2025/09/28

Vivarium Backgrounds are an integral part of dart frog vivarium builds. They can be simple or complex, but in the right hands they can become true works of art. This week Im joined by @mikegravia and we discuss his methods for building show room quality vivarium backgrounds. We cover materials, methods, and the learning curve, as well as how to scale a build properly to recreate a slice of nature. Be sure to give Mike a follow @mikegravia Broaden your knowledge of herpetology online or ...

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Episode 207. Talking Shop with Braxton Griffith of...

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2025/09/12

This week I'm joined by Braxton of Frog House Tropics. In this episode we discuss Braxton's barn sized frog room(yes its an actual barn!), some new trends in the dart frog hobby, the importance that meetups have for the community, and much more. be sure to visit https://froghousetropics.com and follow @froghousetropics Broaden your knowledge of herpetology online or in person at the Amphibian Foundation. Register now at www.amphibianfoundation.org and use code AMPHIBICAST at checkout fo...

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Episode 206. Caudates, Unique Frogs, and More -with...

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2025/08/15

This week I am joined by Tim Herman. Tim is well known for his specialized vivarium and marine aquarium brand -Indoor Ecosystems-, as well as for his accomplishments as an academic, and zoo professional. In this episode, Tim and I discuss how to bring high quality vivariums and aquariums to life. We also talk about his close work with caudates, the background behind the salamander ban from a few years back, Khans spray toad, why the eastern USA has such high salamander biodiversity, and much ...

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Episode 205. Conservation Crisis - The Future of the...

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2025/08/01

Amphibian conservation, education, and appreciation, are the three ingredients that bind the amphibian community together. And, for almost a decade now, The Amphibian Foundation has dedicated its time and resources to provide both a brick and mortar facility, as well as an online presence, that allows the amphibian community to learn, share, and grow.... And now is the time for the community to give something back. The AF's current facility is set to be demolished within a year. And as ...

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Episode 204. Frog week 2025 with Aaron Capouellez

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2025/07/25

This week I chat with Aaron Capouellez and we discuss what's going on with native Pennsylvania amphibians for Frog Week 2025. We talk about amphibian road crossings and the issues they present, how a group of young students became involved in wood frog conservation, is the northern green frog a threat to other native species??? and much more! To learn more visit: https://woodsandforestsmedia.wixsite.com/critter-conservation https://www.youtube.com/@WoodsandForestsMedia Broaden your knowledg...

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Episode 203. The Mystery of the Golden Toad with Kyle...

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2025/06/13

One of the most enigmatic extinction events in history took place only a few decades ago in a tiny section of pristine habitat near Monte Verde Costa Rica. Shorty after its discovery, the Golden Toad (Incilius periglenes) suddenly disappeared without a trace. Leaving many to wonder what happened and why. This week I am joined by Kyle and Trevor Ritland. Enamored by the mysterious and sudden disappearance of the Golden toads, Kyle and Trevor made it their mission to investigate what the possib...

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Episode 202. Fire Salamanders and Herping Through...

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2025/05/30

This week I am joined by fellow podcaster, Matt Wayne. Matt hosts the 'Not Another Reptile Podcast' and in this episode we discuss his venture into podcasting as well as his passion for fire salamanders. We discuss the care, breeding, and the hobby history of Salamandra salamandra, and we also talk about the value that the herp hobby has when we need help overcoming difficult times. Be sure to follow: not_another_reptile_podcast on social media and listen on your favorite podcast player...

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Episode 201. The Houston Toad Project with Audrey and...

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2025/05/02

Zoos often play an integral part in amphibian conservation. This week I am joined by Audrey and Chris courtesy of Houston Zoo, and we discuss their work with the critically endangered Houston Toad. Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterrausa on social media. To Support the Podcast, for merch, and vivarium discounts please visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

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Episode 200 - Dart Frog Round Table w/ Julio, Troy,...

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2025/04/18

EPISODE 200! This week I am joined by Julio Rodriguez, Troy Goldberg and Mike Tytula. We have a full blown dart frog round table discussion covering tips, observations, breeding, supplementation, zoopoxy, mystery locales, social media posts gone rogue, and oh so much more. Broaden your knowledge of herpetology online or in person at the Amphibian Foundation. Register now at www.amphibianfoundation.org and use code AMPHIBICAST at checkout for 10% off This episode is sponsored...

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Episode 199. Sustainable Bio-Commerce and Andinobates...

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2025/04/04

This week I am joined by Ivan Lozano. In this episode, we discuss sustainable Colombian bio-commerce, the introduction of the first legally imported andinobates into the US amphibian community, and a new partnership between coffee farmers and conservationist aimed at saving precious frog habitat. Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterrausa on social media. Tesorosfrogs.com is your source for res...

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Episode 198. Susan Canavan -Social Media and Extinction

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2025/03/21

Social Media has become an important facet of our ever evolving society. We find news, opinions, and information at an ever increasing pace. But how do social media posts affect our perception of extinct animals? And, are posts about extinct amphibians unique in their retention? Do posts about frogs illicit a different response than mammals? (You may be surprised!) In this episode I am joined by Susan Canavan, and we discuss her research into how social media posts affect our awareness of ext...

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Episode 197. A Hobby History -with Nathan Hall Austin...

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2025/03/07

This week I am joined by Nathan Hall. Nathan has decades of experience keeping and breeding herps, and in this episode, we discuss his decision to focus on dart frogs. We also take a deep dive into the last 35 years of the herp hobby, the early days of the internet, Nathan's involvement with numerous gecko projects, and his experiences as a photographer. Be sure to check out https://www.austinvivariumstudio.com/ Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra...

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Episode 196. Borneo! With Rob Mohr

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2025/02/28

This week I am joined by Rob Mohr. Rob recently traveled to Borneo, and in this episode we discuss the incredible amphibian species he encountered, and what makes Borneo unique as an island biome. Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterrausa on social media. To Support the Podcast, for merch, and vivarium discounts please visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

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Episode 195. A Comprehensive look into Amphibian...

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2025/02/14

This week I am joined by veterinarian, Brad Wilson DVM. In addition to working with companion animals and livestock, Brad is also an accomplished amphibian vet. In this episode, we take a comprehensive deep dive into amphibian medicine from a holistic perspective. We discuss the concepts of infection vs disease, the important roles that husbandry plays, nutritional disorders, and the importance that natural history plays. We also discuss Brad's recent trip to Madagascar and some of the amazin...

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Episode 194. The Genesis of Chytrid and the Path to...

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2025/01/31

This week I am joined by Roland Knapp. Roland has studied Mountain yellow legged frogs in the Sierra Nevada for three decades. During the earliest days of his research, he witnessed the first massive amphibian die-offs in the US as a result of a new and lethal pathogen. That pathogen would come to be known as Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis or Bd for short. Moving forward, Roland's subsequent work over the next few decades would ultimately lead to a reintroduction plan for the species, -a plan...

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Episode 193. Amphibians VS Reptiles! with Phil Lietz

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2025/01/17

For decades, the reptile and amphibian hobbies have formed a sort of synergy. Collectively they constitute what many call the "Herp" hobby. However, as time passes, the communities have become more divergent- almost to the point of being mutually exclusive. But how much do we really have in common?In this episode I am joined by Phil Lietz (co-host of the Project Herpetoculture Podcast), and we compare and contrast some key differences and commonalities between the reptile and amphibian commun...

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Episode 192. Convergence and Discovery with Hugh Gabriel

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2025/01/03

This week I am joined by researcher and museum educator, Hugh Gabriel. On a recent research trip to Madagascar, Hugh made a ground breaking discovery - identifying and describing three new species of Guibemantis frog in a very specialized biome. These species of Guibemantis have a unique natural history that takes place in the axils of the pandanus tree. (Somewhat similar to oophaga and bromeliads but on a much more specialized scale!). In this episode Hugh shares the methods behind holistic ...

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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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