Former SeaWorld Trainer On 'Blackfish'

In this BONUS Patron-Only Episode, I speak with former marine mammal trainer Rachel who started working at SeaWorld right after the release of the controversial film “Blackfish”. Rachel gives her take on the film, what it was REALLY like working at SeaWorld, and her thoughts to naysayers.

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Lions, Tigers, Bears, & Hyenas!

Part 2 of my interview with animal expert and educator, Grant Kemmerer from Grant’s Wild World Of Animals. In the interview, Grant discusses what it’s like caring for over 200 animals at his facility including lions, tigers, bears, wolves, leopards, hyenas, and a Jaguar named Tino!

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The Exciting Adventures Of A Vet Tech!

In this episode, I sit-down with certified vet technician, Danielle Coffman. Danielle talks about how an early encounter with a manatee at SeaWorld, led her down a path of wanting to pursue a career working with animals. She has worked with many exotics including Killer Whales, Nile Crocodiles, manatees, tropical fish, elephants, and rhinos. If you’ve ever wanted insight of what it’s like working in a vet-related field, THIS is the podcast for you!

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Growing Up with Cheetahs, Bearcats, Penguins, & Jack Hanna!

In this episode, I interview Brannon Rapp. She currently works at the Animal Ambassador Programs Department at the world famous, Columbus Zoo. Brannon has been around animals for as long as she can remember. She talks about her favorite memories growing up with exotic animals and what it’s like training cheetahs, bearcats, and penguins. She also goes into detail what it was like growing up around Jack Hanna and filming for Nat Geo’s “Secrets Of The Zoo”.

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Killing 'Free Willy' Author & Former SeaWorld Trainer Mark Simmons

In this episode, I interview former SeaWorld Killer Whale Trainer and author of “Killing Keiko: The True Story of Free Willy’s Return to the Wild”, Mark Simmons. Mark has been working with and training marine mammals for 30 years. Mark discusses what it was like training Killer Whales at SeaWorld, including “Tilikum”, the whale who killed trainer Dawn Brancheau in 2010. He also discusses the documentary “Blackfish” and what the filmmakers left out. Mark then dives into his experience assisting with the “Keiko Project”, a failed attempt at trying to return ‘Free Willy’ whale “Keiko” back to the wild.

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Secrets Of An Animal Trainer with Karli Wadman!

In this episode, I speak with animal trainer, Karli Wadman. She’s been working with and training domestic and exotic animal for 15 years. She’s a proud graduate of Moorpark College’s Exotic Animal and Training Management Program (E.A.T.M.) We discuss the various animals she’s worked with: From hornbills to dogs! She also recalls hilarious stories from her work at SeaWorld San Diego’s Pets Rule Show and gives advice to anyone wanting to pursue a career working with animals!

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