Global Guardians

Global Guardians

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Global Guardians episodes

  • Monkeys Eat Lizard Alive! - Global Guardians Ep. 3

    Mario and Trent share their gear insights and the importance of being "dialed in" for filming wild moments, using their Costa Rica experiences—including capuchin monkeys eating a live iguana—as a prime example. This episode offers a raw, behind-the-scenes look at documenting critical ecosystems in real-time.


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    Chapters:
    00:00:00 - Introduction  
    00:00:38 - Getting Into Cinematography  
    00:03:46 - Filming for Brave Wilderness  
    00:10:06 - Challenges of Wildlife Filmmaking  
    00:14:26 - Choosing the Right Camera  
    00:23:52 - Action Cameras & DJI Gear  
    00:32:07 - Filming in Costa Rica  
    00:44:07 - Being Prepared in the Wild  
    00:48:34 - Capturing Viral Moments  
    00:56:25 - Monkey vs. Iguana

    CREDITS:
    HOST - Mario Aldecoa
    HOST - Trent Underwood
    DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Trent Underwood
    CAMERA OPERATOR & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST - Mario Aldecoa
    EDITOR - Trent Underwood
    MARKETING - Matt Fujita
    GRAPHIC DESIGN - Chance Ross
    PRODUCER - Suzanne Zonner
    PRODUCER - Beau Sedivy
    EP - Coyote Peterson

    PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REENACT OR RECREATE ANY EVENTS OR SCENES  FROM OUR VIDEOS. THE ANIMALS, INSECTS, PLANT LIFE, AND TERRAIN FEATURED IN  OUR VIDEOS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF INJURY OR  DEATH. The Global Guardians hosts and crew are professionally trained and routinely  receive assistance from wildlife experts, guides, and safety personnel when filming to  ensure the safety of our crew and all wildlife. No animals were harmed or removed from  their natural habitat while making this video. Global Guardians has obtained permission  to film in each location featured in this video.

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    1 hr 28 min
  • Fire Nearly Wiped Out His Life’s Work - Entomologist Jim Cordoba - Ep. 2

    Mario interviews entomologist and conservationist Jim Cordoba! They explore the role of insects in the ecosystem, stunning biodiversity stats from Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, the controversial practice of shark finning, the impact of conservation on local communities, and how annual agricultural fires threaten Jim’s jungle reserve.



    Jim is president of the BioSur Foundation, and non-profit organization based in Costa Rica dedicated to protecting and safeguarding the biodiversity-rich tropical rainforests of the Osa Peninsula.

    To help protect the rainforest, please consider donating to the BioSur Foundation today: www.biosurfoundation.com

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    FOLLOW Trent Underwood on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetrentunderwood/
    FOLLOW Global Guardians on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@global.guardians/

    00:00:00 Intro to Jim and his early years
    00:05:04 Sounds of the jungle
    00:07:25 Entomology and importance of insects
    00:15:50 Insectopia Museum, History of Puerto Jimenez
    00:22:52 Progress, sustainability, ecotourism, conservation
    00:26:36 Osa Peninsula, Gulfo Dulce and Biodiversity
    00:32:11 Protections for marine ecosystems and shark finning
    00:36:15 RioNuevo Nature Reserve, Corcovado National Park, link between Gulfo Dulce and terrestrial ecosystems, Red tides
    00:43:43 Experiencing the reserve, Tiger ratsnakes, and four species of monkeys
    00:48:27 Community involvement and the reserve
    00:53:41Stingless bee project and jobs for locals
    01:01:28 Protecting the future of humanity
    01:02:40 Problems with the Reserve, first green frontier, Palm oil, fragmentation, issues with Costa Rica conservation
    01:15:08 Fires threaten the reserve
    CREDITS: HOST - Mario Aldecoa
    HOST - Trent Underwood
    DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Trent Underwood
    CAMERA OPERATOR & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST - Mario Aldecoa
    EDITOR - Trent Underwood
    MARKETING - Matt Fujita
    GRAPHIC DESIGN - Chance Ross
    PRODUCER - Suzanne Zonner
    PRODUCER - Beau Sedivy
    EP - Coyote Peterson

    PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REENACT OR RECREATE ANY EVENTS OR SCENES  FROM OUR VIDEOS. THE ANIMALS, INSECTS, PLANT LIFE, AND TERRAIN FEATURED IN  OUR VIDEOS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF INJURY OR  DEATH. The Global Guardians hosts and crew are professionally trained and routinely  receive assistance from wildlife experts, guides, and safety personnel when filming to  ensure the safety of our crew and all wildlife. No animals were harmed or removed from  their natural habitat while making this video. Global Guardians has obtained permission  to film in each location featured in this video.

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    1 hr 27 min
  • Crocs Found at Nuclear Site?! - Global Guardians Episode 1

    Join Mario Aldecoa and Trent Underwood as they launch Global Guardians! This first episode dives into their personal origin stories, exploring the paths that led them to wildlife filmmaking. They'll also give you a sneak peek at future guests and topics, and Mario recounts his experience working with crocs at a nuclear facility.


    00:00:00 Intro Global Guardians, Why and History of Global Guardians

    00:06:05 Mario’s background, volunteering at wildlife sanctuary, crocodile research
    00:18:33 Trent’s background
    00:34:21 What to expect from Global Guardians future eps
    FOLLOW Global Guardians on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/global_guardians_pod/
    FOLLOW Mario Aldecoa on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mario_aldecoa/
    FOLLOW Trent Underwood on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetrentunderwood/
    FOLLOW Global Guardians on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@global.guardians/

    CREDITS:
    HOST - Mario Aldecoa
    HOST - Trent Underwood
    DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Trent Underwood
    CAMERA OPERATOR & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST - Mario Aldecoa
    EDITOR - Trent Underwood
    MARKETING - Matt Fujita
    GRAPHIC DESIGN - Chance Ross
    PRODUCER - Suzanne Zonner
    PRODUCER - Beau Sedivy
    EP - Coyote Peterson
    PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REENACT OR RECREATE ANY EVENTS OR SCENES  FROM OUR VIDEOS. THE ANIMALS, INSECTS, PLANT LIFE, AND TERRAIN FEATURED IN  OUR VIDEOS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF INJURY OR  DEATH. The Global Guardians hosts and crew are professionally trained and routinely  receive assistance from wildlife experts, guides, and safety personnel when filming to  ensure the safety of our crew and all wildlife. No animals were harmed or removed from  their natural habitat while making this video. Global Guardians has obtained permission  to film in each location featured in this video.

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    53 min
  • Introducing: Global Guardians

    Global Guardians is a new podcast hosted by Wildlife Biologist Mario Aldecoa and Nature Cinematographer Trent Underwood. Produced by Brave Wilderness, this series explores the people and ideas shaping the future of wildlife through conservation and innovation.


    Join Mario and Trent as they interview scientists, ecologists, filmmakers, and tech pioneers in incredible outdoor locations like jungles, deserts, and swamps. They also host studio sessions, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, travel reflections, and insights on the evolving world of wildlife storytelling and conservation.


    If you’re passionate about nature and the power of individuals to create change, subscribe to Global Guardians today!


    FOLLOW Global Guardians on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/global_guardians_pod/

    FOLLOW Mario Aldecoa on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mario_aldecoa/
    FOLLOW Trent Underwood on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetrentunderwood/
    FOLLOW Global Guardians on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@global.guardians/

    CREDITS:
    HOST - Mario Aldecoa
    HOST - Trent Underwood
    DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Trent Underwood
    CAMERA OPERATOR & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST - Mario Aldecoa
    EDITOR - Trent Underwood
    MARKETING - Matt Fujita
    GRAPHIC DESIGN - Chance Ross
    PRODUCER - Suzanne Zonner
    PRODUCER - Beau Sedivy
    EP - Coyote Peterson
    PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REENACT OR RECREATE ANY EVENTS OR SCENES  FROM OUR VIDEOS. THE ANIMALS, INSECTS, PLANT LIFE, AND TERRAIN FEATURED IN  OUR VIDEOS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF INJURY OR  DEATH. The Global Guardians hosts and crew are professionally trained and routinely  receive assistance from wildlife experts, guides, and safety personnel when filming to  ensure the safety of our crew and all wildlife. No animals were harmed or removed from  their natural habitat while making this video. Global Guardians has obtained permission  to film in each location featured in this video.

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    2 min

About Global Guardians

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Global Guardians is a new podcast hosted by Wildlife Biologist Mario Aldecoa and Nature Cinematographer Trent Underwood. Produced by Brave Wilderness, this series explores the people and ideas shaping the future of wildlife through conservation and innovation.