The WildX Podcast

In today's episode Andy, Mike and Adam look back at 2024 and some of their most amazing Wild moments.

From completing the challenge of photographing all 5 UK Owl species, to an epic trip to see Snow Leopards in Mongolia, Barn Owl experiences and incredible Otters!

They also discuss some brilliant photographers that need more praise on social media and each pick a dream guest for the future!

Listen in and enjoy the WildX Podcast!

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Happy New Year to all our listeners!

To kick off 2025 we have the brilliant Liam Edwards on the show.

Liam has mastered the very technically demanding and hugely worthwhile art of wildlife monitoring and we wanted to know lots, lots more....

We talk about building Liam's non profit organisation, L & L Wildlife Monitoring, camera traps, a very healthy obsession with Little Owls, Wood Oaks Farm and appearing on BBC's Countryfile.

We have a very interesting owl related Weird World, we talk social media in Topic of the Week, there's a big announcement in the News that is not to be missed and we touch on mental health and the importance of supporting one another.

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This week we couldn't be more excited to chat to Billy and Susan from the smash hit National Geographic documentary "Billy & Molly - An Otter Story".

We discuss the emotional rollercoaster chance meeting of Billy and a starving, lost and alone otter and their subsequent journey through friendship, hardship, love and companionship.

We talk to Billy's wife Susan about her experience and what it was like living alongside this unlikely twosome, a film crew and ultimately falling in love with Molly too.

And of course we also have Andy's Weird World, (now sponsored by Chubby Mealworms!) Adam's Topic of the Week and Mike's WildX news!

We hope you enjoy this Christmas Episode as much a we did.

Have a wonderful festive season everyone!

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This week are talking to macro and underwater photography legend, Jamie Hall.

All the way from Australia we talk scuba diving, under water photography and the tiny, amazing world of macro. We delve into gear, perfect weather conditions and the weird world under the sea!

Join us for this fantastic episode....

In today's episode Andy, Mike and Adam are very excited to chat to the amazing Verity Milligan about honing her craft as a multi award winning photographer, specialising in Landscapes and Cityscapes.

We discuss 'that' poppy photo, her love of chasing light and capturing emotion, building atmosphere, drawing the viewer into her image and creativity in photography.

Of course, as usual, we have some cracking topics of the week, weird world facts and some hilarious snapshot shenanigans!!!!

In today's episode Andy, Mike and Adam are delighted to chat to the brilliant Laura Dyer, a "South African-born wildlife photographer, with a love for Earth’s open and uninhabited places, from the plains and waterways of Africa to the ice of the Arctic."

We talk about her incredible move from accountancy to full time professional photography, the important issue of enabling women to feel safe and heard within wildlife photography and of course her incredible documentation of conservancies and how they help to protect amazing species such as the Cheetah.

Of course there are also some brilliant Topics of the Week from Adam, Weird World facts from Andy and Mike's News!

Today Andy, Mike and Adam are delighted to be joined by the inspirational, award winning wildlife film-maker and photographer, David Plummer.

In this frank, open and emotional episode, David talks about his journey since being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease aged 39, discussing his incredible career that has taken him all over the world working on incredible shows such the BBC's 'Strictly Birds of Prey' and 'Wild Isles', not to mention his best selling book featured on BBC Breakfast, '7 Years of Camera Shake' and the amazing Parkinson's documentary, 'Shaking Hands with the Devil'.

Don't miss conversations about re-wilding and Adam's Topic of the Week, including choosing your next species to photograph. Andy's Weird World takes us down a rabbit hole of wildlife myths and Mike shares a cracking Snapshot Shenanigan!!!

In today's brilliant episode Andy, Adam and Mike catch up with the Rock'n Roll Birder himself, Matt Spracklen.

Matt has taken the birding world by storm with a mix of his unique style alongside relatable, amusing and educational wildlife content.

We discuss all aspects of Matt's 100mph life, his background in radio, presenting and music, balancing work life with a lovely new born baby and of course the Rock'N Roll Birder podcast he hosts alongside his wife Sarah.

Come along for a fantastic ride, listen in to all our thoughts on sharing wildlife locations in Topic of the Week and get your pillows ready to hide behind in a scary Weird World!!

In today's episode Mike, Adam and Andy have the absolute privilege of being joined by the brilliant Dan Willis.

We chat about field craft, gear, YouTube channels and hide photography. Dan talks about his wonderful relationship with his Dad (Pops!) and we all discuss the importance of passion in teaching and how it can help shape young people for the better.

Don't miss this weeks Weird World, Topic of the Week and Mike's News makes a comeback with an unexpected quiz on Spiders!

Today, for the first time, Andy, Mike and Adam are sat together and live from the Isle of Mull! Not only that, but they are joined by two guests, fellow wildlife photographers Sean Jones and Pete Cerpnjak!

Over a couple of glasses of wine, we all discuss the amazing Scottish island of Mull, it's wonderful wildlife and incredible scenery. We talk Otters, Mull Charter White Tailed Eagles, ethics in photography and Hairy Horror Frogs that mimic Marvel's Wolverine!!!!

Today Andy, Mike and Adam have the absolute pleasure of chatting to the very talented and extremely accomplished Italian, living in Belgium, via Scotland, Chiara Talia!

Chiara talks about her amazing journey into professional wildlife photography, how her struggles with mental health, coupled with a chance moment with a European Robin, changed her life forever!

We also talk about the weird world of street lights and insects, photography and Ai, our nemesis birds, as well as hearing the latest listeners Snapshot Shenanigans!!!!!!

Have you been to Global Birdfair? Have you ever worried that you're doing too much and need to slow down? Do you ever consider whether 'going pro' in photography could spoil your passion? If any of these subjects resonate, this episode is for you!

As well as those important subjects, Andy, Adam and Mike also discuss the importance of composition, the Weird World of Eels and introduce a brand new feature.....Snapshot Shenanigans!!! Where Mike reads out hilarious stories from listeners.

Sit back and enjoy another brilliant episode of The WildX Podcast.

Have you ever wondered how the BBC Springwatch and Winterwatch shows are made? Have you ever wondered how and why bird ringing happens? Well you're in luck!

In today's episode, Mike, Andy & Adam have the absolute honour to sit down with BBC Wildlife Researcher, podcast host, author and all round bird legend, Jack Baddams.

We chat about Jack's journey into wildlife and television, obsessions, bird ringing, dream wild locations, click bate snake sightings and much much more!

This is an episode not to be missed...

In today's episode Andy, Adam and Mike have the pleasure of chatting with the brilliant wildlife photographer, YouTuber and gear expert Simon Eardley.

We chat about Simon's 17k+ youtube account, where he vlogs about his wildlife journey. We talk about gear reviews, mental health and most recently, his biggest and most important project to date, developing and re-wilding his brand new Welsh homestead, turning it into the perfect wildlife haven, retreat and hide destination!

In today's episode Andy, Mike and Adam have a blast chatting with Youtube star and BBC Creator Lab contributor James Cook.

We talk about searching for ultra rare species across the globe. James speaks about how his youtube channel "Wildlife with Cookie" has grown astronomically, what his plans are for the future, Rhino de-horning, elusive Moose in New Zealand, Wallabie's in the UK and Tasmanian Tigers!

In today's episode Andy, Mike and Adam catch up on some devastating lows, uplifting highs, weird facts, gear and techniques.

Adam opens up about the tragic loss of the gorgeous Leila and how strong a connection really can be with our pets. Andy discusses blue Robin eggs in "Weird World" and Mike has some excellent advice about Sudocrem, nooks and crannies!!!!!

A really nice chat between the team ahead of some amazing upcoming guests over the next few weeks.

In today's episode Andy, Mike and Adam had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Harry Turner, the star of the Emmy award winning Amazon Original documentary 'WildCat'.

We talk to Harry about being medically discharged from the British Army, his departure from Afghanistan as a veteran suffering from severe depression and PTSD, embarking on a life changing (and saving) adventure to the Peruvian rainforest, and of course his incredible relationships with 2 Ocelots named Khan & Keanu.

It's an emotional and ultimately uplifting episode guys so make sure you listen in. We would also strongly suggest watching WildCat on Amazon as well and you can find out more about Harry's fantastic charity by search 'Emerald Arch'.

In today's episode Andy, Mike and Adam chat to the fantastic BBC Wildlife Producer & Director Rob Pilley.

We talk Tiger Beetles, Campervan mishaps, working with the incredible David Attenborough and tree hugging Madagascan Sifakas Lemurs!!!

In today's episode Andy, Mike and Adam introduce themselves, explain the background to WildX, answer questions sent in via Instagram and talk Owls, Robins, the importance of face to face vs social media and issues around mental health.