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| PODCAST ANNOUNCEMENT! | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:07:44 | |
Upcoming dates to remember! LINK TO BUY CALENDAR & PLAYING CARDS 3rd Nov - March for clean water 20th Nov - Free Screening of Britains Hidden Fishes at Grantown - on - Spey 8th/9th Feb - British Fly Fair international 26th Feb - LIVE PODCAST at NTU Brackenhurst with How Many Geece
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| VOTE FOR RIVERS: What To Ask Candidates About Improving Rivers ft Emma Brisdion #150 | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:28:40 | |
Today I release another special episode ahead of the general election about what to ask candidates about rivers with Emma Brisdion from the Rivers Trust. https://theriverstrust.org/about-us/news/vote-for-rivers-general-election | |||
| Wild Swimming to Watch Wildlife ft Nicola Crockford #141 | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:32:51 | |
This week I'm joined by Nicola Crockford as we talk all about wild swimming and how it connects her to aquatic wildlife. Buy Me a Coffee | |||
| Are Women Better Anglers? ft Marina Gibson #58 | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:50:38 | |
In todays show I’m talking to ace fly angler Marina Gibson and this is part of a series of podcasts all month talking to influential and celebrity anglers. I’m also working on a crowd funder this month Britains hidden fishes which I’m aiming to make a 1 hour long on british fish, think blue planet but a much smaller budget and there’s a link to that in the description.
Marina has got to be the most well known female angler in the country. she runs on the northern fishing school which helps people of all ages connect with fishing. She’s appeared on multiple tv shows, YouTube videos and magazine articles not to mention being a brand ambassador for Orvis fishing company. We chat about what drives people to go fishing, how women anglers are perceived in the sport and if women are indeed better anglers along with quick fire questions at the end like favourite fish, venue and methods. Marina's Website - https://marinagibsonfishing.com/ Britains Hidden Fishes - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/britain-s-hidden-fishes/x/15889418?create_edit=true#/ | |||
| A Career in TV Angling ft Matt Hayes ft #57 | 23 Feb 2021 | 00:57:52 | |
I chat to TV angling star Matt Hayes who is one the most recognised names in British angling having been on TV for more than 20 years and appeared in over 200 programmes. Whether he’s on his solo adventures or paired up with Mick Brown he’s programs are widely regarded as some of the best angling tv programmes made with the great rod race, lake escapes and total fishing being highlights. I speak Matt about his start in angling tv, how its changed over the years and how salmon fishing has taken up a lot of his time in recent years along with quick fire questions at the end like favourite fish, venue and methods. Matt's Website - https://www.matthayes.tv/ Britains Hidden Fishes - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/britain-s-hidden-fishes/x/15889418?create_edit=true#/ | |||
| Being a Professional Angling Writer & Presenter ft John Bailey #56 | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:34:32 | |
In this Podcast I speak to John Bailey who has written more books then I can count on angling and been writing for anglers mail for 45 years which sadly stoped publishing last year. He’s traveled all over the world catching fish and is an avid river conservationist. He’s also appeared on many fishing tv programmes including mr crabtree goes fishing which is where I know John from as I was a cameraman on that and recently he’s become the angling consultant for the smash hit series Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. John's Website - https://www.baileyandfishing.com/ Britains Hidden Fishes - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/britain-s-hidden-fishes/x/15889418?create_edit=true#/ | |||
| Passion for Angling & Making Friends with a Puma ft Hugh Miles #55 | 09 Feb 2021 | 00:47:55 | |
In this Podcast I chat to wildlife filmmaking legend Hugh Miles as I met up with him in September. We discuss his many adventures across the globe filming for Life on Earth, Trials of Life and many other programmes. His technique of getting to know his subjects and a few hair raising moments like a polar bear smelling his soup! We of course also chat abut Passion for Angling which is widely considered to be the best angling series ever and a few listeners questions.
Hugh's Blog - https://hughmiles9.blogspot.com/ Britains Hidden Fishes - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/britain-s-hidden-fishes/x/15889418?create_edit=true#/ | |||
| Life in Wildlife TV & Why Bugs are Awesome ft Nick Baker ft #54 | 02 Feb 2021 | 00:57:44 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Nick Baker a wildlife tv presenter having been on many programmes such as Weird Creatures ,The Really Wild Show & Springwatch Unsprung to name a few. Here's also a incredibly passionate and knowledgable naturalist with a interest in the creepy crawlies. We talk about his start in wildlife presenting, what ticks him off in the industry, how presenting has changed and many other topics!
Nick's Website - www.nickbaker.tv | |||
| Buying a Rainforest & Cockwomble Photographers ft Charlie Hamilton James #53 | 26 Jan 2021 | 00:41:46 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Charlie Hamilton James a professional wildlife cameraman, presenter and award winning photographer. We talk about how he started his career with kingfishers and otters, what really pisses him off in wildlife photography and that time he bought a rainforest in the amazon. Charlies Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chamiltonjames | |||
| Why Giving Images Away For Free Is Pointless - BONUS PODCAST | 23 Jan 2021 | 00:15:32 | |
I enjoy another little rant in this podcast as I go why some people give away images for free and read out a few examples of people asking me for free images and my responses!
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| Bringing Back Near Extinct Animals in Britain ft James Harding-Morris (Back From The Brink) #52 | 19 Jan 2021 | 00:27:28 | |
In this Podcast I chat to James Harding-Morris of Back From The Brink which is a collection of nature groups trying to bring back 20 or so species that are near to extinction in the UK. We talk about how they choose which species to save, how covid has affected the work and there success stories. Back From The Brink - https://naturebftb.co.uk/ | |||
| How Fish Talk to Each Other ft Dr Steve Simpson #51 | 12 Jan 2021 | 00:23:56 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Dr Steve Simpson who lecturer at the university of Exeter and worked on Blue Planet 2 studying the vocalisations of fish and thats the main subject of todays chat. Fish that talk! Steves Twitter - https://twitter.com/DrSteveSimpson | |||
| Over Fishing of Sharks in Britain ft Matt Brierley #50 | 05 Jan 2021 | 00:34:15 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Matt Brierley, we talk about his film Sharks: In Deep Water which explores the over fishing of sharks in British and European waters, how shark fin soup is still legal in Britain and why the demand for shark meat is rising. Matts Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattbrierley | |||
| Tank Room: Natural History Museum London ft Rupert Collins #140 | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:51:48 | |
This week I head to the Natural History Museum in London and go behind the scenes to the tank room as see rupert collins about the fish specimens they have in the collection including burbot, some famous carp teeth and some record breaking fish! Buy Me a Coffee | |||
| Why Do People Go Bird Watching ft Indy Greene #49 | 29 Dec 2020 | 00:44:22 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Indy Greene who is a Nottinghamshire bird watcher and young naturalist. We talk about the difference between birders and twitchers, the beareded vulture that turned up this summer and what makes birders tick. Indys Twitter - https://twitter.com/greeneindy © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| The Reality of Wildlife Sound Recording ft Gary Moore #48 | 21 Dec 2020 | 00:40:57 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Gary Moore who has worked on multiple wildlife programmes as a sound recordist. We talk about why its shunned by many wanting to work in wildlife film making and the difficulties of the job delving into Garys dyslexia and his sons interest in fishing which Gary isn't sure whether to is a good thing or not. Garys Twitter - https://twitter.com/mooresounds © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Merry Christmas from The Bearded Tit's Podcast | 20 Dec 2020 | 00:01:59 | |
A short message to everyone that tunes into the Podcast from Jack! | |||
| Beavers, Instagram & Books ft Sophie Pavelle #47 | 15 Dec 2020 | 00:49:36 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Sophie Pavelle who along with being the Communications Lead for the beaver trust is also an ambassador for the wildlife trusts and general social media whizz kid. We chat about how social media effects young naturalists, her upcoming book, what species she'd most like to see and of course beavers get a mention. News: Beavers Move To Derbyshire For The First Time in 800 Years Sophies Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sophiepavs/?hl=en Top 5 Autumnal Nature Spectacles © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Wildlife Art: Zebras to Weasels ft Robert E Fuller #46 | 08 Dec 2020 | 00:37:52 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Robert E Fuller who is a renowned wildlife artist well known for his elaborate garden set ups. We talk about wildlife art, tips on starting out and his famous weasels News: Aquatic Beetle That Can Survive Being Eaten By Frogs Roberts Website - https://www.robertefuller.com/ Top 5 Ways To Encourage Wildlife Into Your Garden © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Keeping Reptiles in UK Gardens & Bringing Lost Species Back ft Celtic Reptile & Amphibians #45 | 01 Dec 2020 | 00:35:46 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Harvey Tweets & Tom Whitehurst who together form Celtic Reptile & Amphibians. We talk about some of the lost herptiles we had in the UK and how some european species can be easily kept in UK gardens. News: Oil Spill of Mauritius Threatens Rare Lizards CRA Website - http://celticreptileamphibian.co.uk/ Top 5 Heprtiles To Keep Outdoors © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Plastic Pollution & Shark Bites ft Sarah Roberts #44 | 24 Nov 2020 | 00:35:25 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Sarah Roberts who has written the book Somebodies Swallowed Stanley following the journey of a plastic bag in the ocean as well as talking about working with large predators and how a shark bit her arm! News: Parrots Moved From Zoo For Swearing To Much Sarahs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahsrealjob/ Top 5 Ways To Reduce Your Plastic Use © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Is The Loch Ness Monster Real? ft Adrian Shine #43 | 17 Nov 2020 | 00:55:39 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Adrian Shine who has dedicated his life to uncovering the mysteries of the Loch Ness Monster and other lake legends. He's also a naturalist and we speak about what could be living down there and some of the creatures that call the Loch home. News: Orcas Attacking Boats off Spain Adrians Website - https://www.lochnessproject.org/ Top 5 Items Every Photographer/Bird Watcher Needs in There Car © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| From Punk Rock to River Champion ft Feargal Sharkey #42 | 10 Nov 2020 | 00:33:52 | |
In this Podcast I chat to punk rock legend Feargal Sharkey (The Undertones) about how he's gone from the music industry to fighting for britains chalkstreams and rivers. News: Delayed Release of rare butterflies due to lockdown! Feargals Twitter - https://twitter.com/Feargal_Sharkey Top 5 Freshwater Charities © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Saving Penguins & 11 Months in Antarctica ft Lindsay McCrae #41 | 03 Nov 2020 | 00:32:46 | |
In this Podcast I chat to BAFTA awarding winning camera operator Lindsay McCrae about his start in the Natural History Unit and his 11 month stay in Antarctica for Dynasties. News: Pheasants wiping adders in the UK in the next 12 years. Lindsay's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/badgerboy05/?hl=en Top 5 Things to Have in Your Camera Bag © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Jack Does Rockpooling #139 | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:29:08 | |
in this episode I head to Northumberland to go rockpooling and see one of my favourite ducks the eider!
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| Badger Cull to Finding Every UK Butterfly ft Patrick Barkham #39 | 27 Oct 2020 | 00:43:12 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Patrick Barkham about a whole range of subjects from finding all of the UK's butterflies to controversy of the badger cull. In the News I talk about why animals eat jellyfish when they have such little calorific content. Patricks's Twitter - https://twitter.com/patrick_barkham Nature Reserve of the Week: RSPB Strumpshaw Fen © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| The Masheer Trust ft Dr Adrian Pinder #38 | 23 Oct 2020 | 00:32:11 | |
This week I do a different Podcast each day to celebrate World Fish Migration Day on the 24th October with my special guest Dr Adrian Pinder of The Masheer Trust chatting about this iconic fish of Asia being one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. WFMD Website - https://www.worldfishmigrationday.com/ Masheer Trusts Website - https://www.mahseertrust.org/ © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Filming Freshwater Fish to Water Voles ft Jack Perks #37 | 22 Oct 2020 | 00:46:31 | |
In this Podcast guest host Polly Pullar chats to Jack Perks talking about how his career started, his work with freshwater fish and the other wildlife he's worked with over years being a professional wildlife photographer . In the news Polly talks about some unusual arrivals like a bearded vulture in Derbyshire and some very lost moths in the Hebrides. Nature Reserve of the Week: Loch Gruinart & The Mull of Oa © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Wild Trout Trust & IACGMOH ft Matthew Wright #36 | 21 Oct 2020 | 00:35:56 | |
This week I do a different Podcast each day to celebrate World Fish Migration Day on the 24th October with my special guest Matthew Wright a TV presenter from The Wright Stuff, This Morning and I'm a celebrity get me out of here but he's also a passionate river conservationist and vice president of The Wild Trout Trust so we have a good natter about trout. WFMD Website - https://www.worldfishmigrationday.com/ Matthews Website - http://www.matthewwrightofficial.com | |||
| Why Rivers Matter ft Emily Cooper #35 | 20 Oct 2020 | 00:20:48 | |
This week I do a different Podcast each day to celebrate World Fish Migration Day on the 24th October with my special guest Emily Cooper of The River Trust chatting about UK rivers, the threats they face and what can be done to help them. WFMD Website - https://www.worldfishmigrationday.com/ River Trusts Website - https://www.theriverstrust.org/ Emily Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ohdeeremily/ © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Eel Mafia, Mysteries & Migration ft Andrew Kerr #34 | 19 Oct 2020 | 00:28:59 | |
This week I do a different Podcast each day to celebrate World Fish Migration Day on the 24th October with my special guest Andrew Kerr of the Sustainable Eel Group as we delve into the mysterious world of the European eel! WFMD Website - https://www.worldfishmigrationday.com/ SEG Website - https://www.sustainableeelgroup.org/ © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Aesculapian Snakes in London ft Will Atkins #33 | 13 Oct 2020 | 00:10:44 | |
I take a look back at my archive to a visit to regents park looking for the UK's only non native snake, the aesculapian snake and chat to will atkins about them. Nature Reserve of the Week: Walthamstow Wetlands | |||
| Dealing With Internet Trolls (Outdoor Podcast) #32 | 06 Oct 2020 | 00:22:56 | |
Slightly different in this weeks podcast as I venture outdoors and breath in the spring air during a trip to the peak district and take the opportunity to talk about internet trolls and how to beat them. © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Urban Biriding ft David Lindo #32 | 29 Sep 2020 | 00:49:46 | |
In this Podcast I chat to David Lindo AKA The Urban Birder who has featured on multiple wildlife programmes as well as organising the national bird vote. He's international known for his work engaging the public with wildlife in cities. In the news I look at the giant Asian Hornet AKA murder hornets and if they are coming to Britain. David's Website - https://theurbanbirder.com/ Nature Reserve of the Week: Rye Harbour Nature Reserve © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Personal Projects in Wildlife Filmmaking & Bloody Big Jellyfish! ft Lizzie Daly #31 | 22 Sep 2020 | 00:34:41 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Lizzie Daly a wildlife broadcaster and wildlife biologist based in Wales. We talk about if she always wanted to be a TV presenter, how its good to work on personal projects and her encounter with a huge barrel jellyfish among other topics. In the news I look at rising numbers of endangered black rhinos Nature Reserve of the Week: Cors Caron National Nature Reserve Lizzies Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizziedalywild/ © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Filming Britain’s Rarest Sharks ft Jake Davies #138 | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:41:08 | |
This week I have guest Jake Davies, Jake is a Welsh based Marine biologist and underwater videographer. Where he is the technical specialist for Project SIARC (Sharks Inspiring Action and Research with Communities) and project coordinator for Angel Shark Project: Wales.
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| Connecting The Masses With British Nature ft Lucy Hodson #30 | 15 Sep 2020 | 00:20:33 | |
This week I'm joined by Lucy Hodson who works for the RSPB as a communcaitons officer while also doing lots of work in her personal time to connect people with nature. In the News I talk about a new species of snake named after a harry potter character! Nature Reserve of the Week - RSPB Sandwell | |||
| Wildlife Stock Photography: Can You Still Make Money From it? ft Ben Andrew #29 | 08 Sep 2020 | 00:37:15 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Ben Andrew who works for the RSPB Picture Library about the current state of stock photography, what a photo stock agency is looking for and how it's changed. In the news I talk about the white storks that have bred in the UK, the first since the 1400s. Nature Reserve of the Week: Chanonry Point © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Being a All Round Filmmaker ft Nina Constable #28 | 01 Sep 2020 | 00:31:39 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Nina Constable about her career and how she takes on multiple roles in filmmaking. In the news I look at the raw sewage thats been allowed to flow into the olympic wildlife haven. Nature Reserve of the Week: Stanage Edge © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| British Bluefin Tuna ft Tom Horton #27 | 25 Aug 2020 | 00:33:24 | |
This week I'm joined by Tom Horton a PHD student at the University of Exeter who is working on Thunnas UK a project to study bluefin tuna of the british coastline. In the News I talk about the rise in global seas and rivers is spelling doom for over 700 fish species. Nature Reserve of the Week - AK Wildlife Cruises | |||
| Marine Mammals & Camera Trapping ft Billy Heaney #26 | 18 Aug 2020 | 00:36:21 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Billy Heaney a wildlife broadcaster and zoologist with love for seals and cetaceans. We talk about studying at Exeter University (even though its at Falmouth) and his experiances using camera traps for conservation. In the news I talk about Boris's bullshit about the "Newt Crisis" Nature Reserve of the Week: Bass Rock © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Cats Are C*nts - How To Keep Cats Out Your Garden - BONUS PODCAST | 16 Aug 2020 | 00:25:57 | |
In this podcast I have a slight rant about cats that enjoy a crap in my garden and kill anything that moves!
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| Big Cats on The Loose in Britain ft Rick Minter #25 | 11 Aug 2020 | 00:57:43 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Rick Minter of Big Cat Conversations about the sitings and evidence behind big cats on the loose in Britain. © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Photography Hides & Baiting Wildlife ft Alan McFayden #24 | 04 Aug 2020 | 00:26:16 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Alan McFayden, owner of scottish photography hides as we chat about baiting wildlife, trying to get images that stand out in hides and where it all started for him. In the news I talk about the huge numbers of elvers to the river severn. Nature Reserve of the Week: Alans Photo Hides © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Do You Have To Have a Degree to Succeed in Wildlife Photography? ft David McMahon #23 | 28 Jul 2020 | 00:27:18 | |
I'm joined by David McMahon the director of photography on the MSC Biological Photography & Imaging course at the University of Nottingham as we discuss the masters degree and what it entails but also is it necessary for people to have a degree to make it as a wildlife photographer. News - Badger cull update Nature reserve of the week - Highfields Park (University of Nottingham) | |||
| Why British Dragonflies Are Awesome ft Fiona McKenna #22 | 21 Jul 2020 | 00:30:16 | |
This week I'm joined by Fiona McKenna of the British Dragonfly Society as we talk all things damsel & dragon. In the News I talk about the rise in rod license sales which is a boost for rivers. Nature Reserve of the Week - Whisby Nature Park | |||
| Whats The Point of Wildlife Photo Comps? ft Neil Philips #137 | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:53:28 | |
In this weeks episode I speak with friend and other half of UK Wildlife Podcast Neil Philips about Wildlife Photography Competitions. Are they worth doing, does it really change anything and what goes on behind the scenes? Buy Me a Coffee | |||
| From Macro Photos to Mental Health ft Matt Doogue #21 | 14 Jul 2020 | 00:39:54 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Matt Doogue who is a incredibly talented macro photographer but also has struggled with mental health over the years and explains how photography can be the perfect tonic to combat inner demons. In the news I look at the how lockdown has resulted in multiple birds of prey being illegally shot. Nature Reserve of the Week: Red Hill Coronation Meadow © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Gamekeepers vs Conservationists: The Conflict & Basking Sharks! ft Isla Hodgson #20 | 06 Jul 2020 | 00:50:33 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Isla Hodgson who has a PHD in Wildlife Conflict having worked with both sides of the game shooting and conservationist groups. She also works for basking shark Scotland so get to mention those a the end. In the news I look at the Spinosarus and how a new fossil find has changed the way we look at these dinosaurs. Nature Reserve of the Week: Rutland Water © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||
| Pine Martens, Living with Red Squirrels & Being a Wildlife Rehabilitator ft Polly Pullar #19 | 30 Jun 2020 | 00:35:19 | |
In this Podcast I chat to Polly Pullar who is a nature writer, conservationist and wildlife rehabilitator to name a few. We talk about her passion for pine martens and red squirrels. I leave out the news in this episode and talk about my set up for podcasts. Nature Reserve of the Week: Lochindorb © www.jackperksphotography.com | |||