What happens when New Hampshire’s most unsettling state park goes dead-quiet—then answers with knocks in the dark? In this eerie, faith-tinged episode, we talk with Rick, a hiker whose repeated trips to Bear Brook State Park (Hall Mountain, Allenstown/Candia, NH) have produced moments he can’t explain: a lone sapling violently shaking while all others stood still, sudden wind shifts, the woods going pin-drop silent, and crisp tree knocks that seemed to move with unseen footsteps. We also hear fresh

Explore the harrowing realities of the world's deadliest prisons, including San Quentin, CECOT in El Salvador, Russia's notorious jails, and the high-security ADX Florence in the USA. Learn about survival stories and strategies from these tough environments and uncover insights into infamous inmates like El Chapo. Whether facing natural disasters or life-threatening scenarios, this episode combines science and survivor tales to equip you with essential survival skills. 00:00:00:

Experience tranquil thunder and light rain sounds in this episode of Rain and Thunder Storms Podcast, produced by NaturalPodcasts.com. The soft rainfall and subtle thunder rolls create a calming retreat for the mind and body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the spirit of spooky season, we bring you an eerie episode filled with spine-tingling bird facts. We debate the most haunting bird sounds, learn about blood sucking birds, corvid funerals, toxic species, and more. Plus you'll get some inspiration for a bird-themed Halloween costume! Natasha has shared some links with additional facts: Crow funerals with Kaeli Swift Vampire Finches from BBC EarthThe relationship between Oxpeckers and RhinosNatasha Barlow grew up near Point Pelee ...

In this episode, The Nature of Idaho explores fire as an essential part of the western landscape, its ecological importance, historical management, and social implications. Hosts Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett sit down with journalist Murphy Woodhouse to unpack the relationship between humans and wildfires in Idaho.

Hello friends! In this episode, I chat with author Henry Lien about his new book, Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird, which is all about 4 Act Eastern storytelling, the Japanese term for which is Kishōtenketsu. We discuss the book, East vs. West storytelling, and especially how Eastern storytelling can be a vital tool for solarpunk stories.LINKS Ep. 36: Solarpunk and 4 Act Eastern Storytelling with Author Henry Lien* Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird by Henry Lien (plus the song)* Henry’s website

Send us a text Join Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin on a mild mid-October morning at High Ash Farm, where Rat scampers ahead amid grey skies and the vibrant blaze of autumn foliage—Norway maples glowing with reds and oranges from flavonoids and carotenoids, while elms, oaks, and beeches shed leaves in a seasonal symphony shaped by abscission layers and wind. Delve into the farm's fungal treasures in Foxes Grove, from dripping shaggy ink caps (lawyer's wigs) auto-digesting in real time to bir...

Today, the Safari sits down with one of the true unsung heroes of the zoo world: Kelly Salamone. In her work at the San Diego Zoo and with SAFE Red Panda, Kelly does SO much that I can't even describe it all here. Just listen...she's a star. This is a completely different side of the zoo world than you've heard about on here yet, and that's even before we get to Kelly's incredible non-zoo job. EPISODE LINKS: @sandiegozoo on socials sandiegozoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: ...

In this episode we dive deep into the Rabbit Hole of what dictates deer movement the most....moon, weather, barometric pressure, hunting pressure, you name it. We also talk accessing in and out of your tree stands.

This week's show starts of with Rachel telling us about the Door to Hell. Seems like a fitting topic as we approach Halloween. But what is it? The Door to Hell is also known as the Darvaza Gas Crater in Turkmenistan. It is a pit of fire that has burned for perhaps 50 years. It is the result of a drilling project gone horribly wrong. It reminds us a bit of the Burning Mountain in Australia from Episode 68 called "Dead Man's Fingers." Victoria is up next with the strange fish the Arctic Char. We're

The source provides a comprehensive explanation of why slicing onions causes tears, detailing the underlying chemical, biological, and evolutionary processes. It explains that when an onion's cells are ruptured, an enzyme called alliinase reacts with sulfur compounds to produce propanethial S-oxide, a volatile gas known as the lachrymatory factor (LF). When this gas reaches the eyes, it forms sulfuric acid, triggering a protective tearing response from the human body designed to flush out the

For much of the recent two decades Australia’s big emitters have done a great job pushing the politics of climate denial. But we have, surely, now crossed the Rubicon. It’s real, and we need to do our bit. We talk to Ross Garnaut AC about his life work making the case that Australia must do its fair share. That means understanding the economic impacts and opportunities of the changing world we must now face. For Ross, Australia is sitting on an almost unique combination of climate positive

Dave our guest had two big cat encounters in East Hampshire in the 1990s. We also hear some panther and puma incidents reported to him through his fishing and his zookeeper networks. Dave also mentions rumours of canned hunting in the past as one of the origins of the large cats in Britain, and he describes some experiences overseas involving a captive lioness, a captive tiger, and escaped pumas. Words of the week: blending into nature 19 October 2025

Let Ocean Reverie soothe your senses, curated by Ocean Sounds, the official podcast of OceanSounds.com. This episode delivers gentle wave sounds, perfect for relaxation, focus, or restful sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a woman and her friend takes a winding mountain pass home through the icy dusk of Washington’s Blewett Pass — and locks eyes with a creature she was never meant to see? In this emotional and unsettling episode, we sit down with Brenda Burgett, a lifelong Washingtonian and author, who opens up about her chilling 1990s encounter with a massive, intelligent creature unlike anything she’s ever known. What began as a routine drive through black ice quickly spiraled into a surreal,

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Unwind with distant storm and soft rainfall sounds in this episode of Rain and Thunder Storms Podcast, produced by NaturalPodcasts.com. The gentle raindrops and far-off thunder rumbles provide a peaceful backdrop for meditation or sleep.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Few people have done more to protect the birds of the Americas than Mike Parr, President of the American Bird Conservancy. In this conversation, Mike joins Scott Harris to explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Tropical Andes, the vital link between birding and conservation, and how ecotourism can transform local economies while protecting critical habitats. From ground-cuckoo quests to stories of Fair Isle adventures, Mike’s journey is equal parts inspiration and education...

Tonight’s guests, Brian Terrell and Coleman Atchley (from Red Dirt Cryptids), are Dogman researchers who are working on a Dogman documentary that will be published soon. They also host a Dogman podcast, called “Dogman Files.” Brian has been featured on the show several times before. On those episodes, Brian shared case files and talked Dogmen with me. Coleman is a Dogman investigator who does field investigations with Brian, in addition to working on the aforementioned projects with him. On