Airing Sunday September 21, 2014 at 8:00 PM EST

The Gourmet Rodent has far reaching roots in the Herp Industry and it's unique history. Much of that history is untold. The Gourmet Rodent is one of the largest reptile breeding operations in the country and they supply Petco and Petsmart with their reptiles nationwide. Mike Layman is the new owner of The Gourmet Rodent and with that comes some significant changes and challenges no doubt. Tim Walton, my cohost and I are very excited about this interview and are looking forward to hearing what it takes to run such a large scale operation so well. The challenges and the rewards will be our focus. Be sure to not miss this special episode and join us in the chatroom. The chatroom works best with Google and Firefox browsers. Also check out the Gecko Nation Radio facebook page at www.facebook.com/GeckoNationRadio. Thank you for making Gecko Nation Radio a global success.

Airing Sunday 9/14/14 at 8:00 P.M. EST

John Scarbrough of Gecko Boa Reptiles has been really wowing the community with his incredible creations. In this epsiode we will discuss his unique projects, morphs and exactly what it takes to continue making incredible geckos year after year. His focus extends not just with Leopard Geckos but with a wide variety of rare and obscure species of geckos as well. Make sure you tune in to this special episode. Join us in the chatroom while the show is airing. The chatroom works best with Google or firefox browsers. If you would like to ask a question live on the air and get a few seconds of fame then by all means call us at 646-478-5331 (Press 1 when prompted and I will know that you want to come on the air). Thank you all for making GNR a global success. We continue to grow with every episode and it's all thanks to you. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GeckoNationRadio

Check out our guest John Scarbrough at www.Geckoboa.com

Airing Sunday 9/7/14 at 8:00 PM EST.

Are you a keeper and breeder of Leopard Geckos? If so you will not want to miss this special episode with one of Germanys top leopard gecko breeders, Rebecca Hassler of Dragoon Gecko. Her intelligence is matched only by her beauty. Some of the topics that we will be discussing are morph standards, feeder insect nutrition (gut load), overall Gecko nutrition, supplementation, current events, her Neon Bell project, her Lavender project and much much more. We will also open up the phone lines for your questions. If you'd like to call in the number is 646-478-5331. Join us in the chatroom. The chatroom works best with google and fire fox browsers. Visit Rebecca's site at www.dragoongecko.com

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Airing Sunday 8/31/14 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.

Super sized Leopard Geckos are highly sought after in the hobby. For some, size certainly does matter. Join us for a fun discussion all about Giants and other morphs that Keith Kiggins works with over at Giantleopardgecko.com. GNR is proud to have Keith as a sponsor to the show as well. Hang out with us in the chatroom. The chatroom works best with Google and Firefox browsers and appears shortly before the show starts. Maybe there will be a prize for listeners??

Check him out at www.giantleopardgecko.com

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Join us for a current events segment of Gecko Nation Radio.

Oliver Kuepper joins us for an interesting discussion about Naultinus grayii (The New Zealand green gecko) and his experiences keeping them in captivity. This species is usually the holy grail for many gecko breeders and enthusiasts incuding myself. Ollie also works with other rare species of geckos not commonly seen in the trade. Visit his Blog at http://rawdogreptiles.blogspot.com/ 

For this special episode I will be joined by Tim Walton from Slice of the Jungle as my co host. 

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Brian Breikss of Breaking Balls joined us for an informative show on Ball Python morphs and his special projects including the Red Head. We talked about a lot of important issue in the hobby today as well. Steve barker (Our newsanchor) brought us important news updates on the Jeremy Stone case with The Princess Diamond project. 

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Airing Sunday July 27, 2014 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.

The Godfather of Leopard Geckos Ron Tremper has a bunch of exciting updates for the community. Hear it first on Gecko Nation Radio Sunday. Ron is a world renown breeder of the finest Leopard Geckos, Snakes, Tortoises and more. No one has contributed more to Leopard Geckos than Ron. He continually amazes us with his creations. Join us in the chatroom and call in with your questions or comments at 646-478-5331.

Visit his website at www.leopardgecko.com

What happens when animals are abandoned or let loose? What happens when someone can no longer care for that $75.00 baby alligator that is now 100 pounds? Many wind up with Christina Obrect at her Reptile and Animal sanctuary that she runs from her home in Pennsylvania. I have seen it for myself and it is quite impressive. She has maximized the space that she has to care for as many needy creatures that she can. Her front porch has a gator pond built into it! Join us as we discuss what it takes to run a sanctuary such as hers. The trials and tribulations, the good and the bad. She has seen it all. She is also a trainer and handler of Alligators in addition to being a Lieutenant in her fire company. We will also open the phone lines to take your calls in the second half of the show. Be sure to join us in the chatroom while the broadcast is going on. the chatroom works best with Google and Firefox browsers. 

Check out her site at www.christinaspets.com

Jonathan Boone, global wildlife photographer and researcher, has studied the captive husbandry and propagation of geckos since 1979. His work began at the young age of 14, when he purchased his first geckos from a local pet store and attended monthly herpetological meetings at the Tulsa Zoo. His first geckos included leopard geckos and day geckos of the genus Phelsuma.

Since then, Jon's collection has expanded to include some of the rarest and most obscure geckos in the world. He has travelled globally, with field research emphasis in Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and northern and southern Africa. In addition to his extensive field research, Jon has published numerous articles in popular herpetological journals. He has also assisted other authors by sharing findings as well as photographs from his husbandry experience and field research.

Exploring new possibilities, Jon has pioneered several practices in gecko husbandry, including innovative cage design, nutrition and mimicking seasonal rhythms. To educate and inspire others with interest in reptiles, Jon has spoken at as well as coordinated herpetological conferences. Jon has been the first to successfully breed over 200 species of gecko, and has collectively bred close to 500 gecko species. Among his other major advances was his discovery that Colopus kochii eggs can take almost 2 years to hatch.

In his efforts to further scientific research, Jon has provided nearly two thousand specimen samples to scientists, taxonomists and systematicists around the world. These specimen samples have been used to create documentation on new species, to update documentation on existing species, and to provide new localities and distinguishing characteristics between gecko species. (Taken from www.jonboone.com)

Join us on GNR as we speak with Jon about how he lives the gecko dream.