Let's Talk Turtles

By Ryan and Tom

What started out as a passion project for Ryan and his spouse Rebecca (an incredible duo) has evolved into a regular conversation with Ryan and Tom Arbour (Two Turtle Tom) as they discuss relevant che... more

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How many episodes does Let's Talk Turtles have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

Let's Talk Turtles episodes:

September 13, 2023 Episode 21. Ryan and Tom Catch up!
In Episode 21 Ryan and Tom catch up again! Tom talks about the TSA conference and Ryan discusses a big life decision, plus more!

Ryan:
IG: @RAD_Reptiles82
YT: @Rad_reptiles
Rad-reptiles.com

Tom
IG: @twoturtletom
YT: @twoturtletom

Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove
Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

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1h 5min
August 30, 2023 Episode 20. Chad Brown from Ship Your Reptiles
In Episode 20 Chad Brown of All Pro Shipping (Ship Your Reptiles) joins Tom and I as we discuss shipping chelonians and other transport talk. SYR was launched in 2009 and since has helped ship over half a million packages, on time and live arrivals! I, Ryan, have had an account and used SYR for nearly 10 years and will attest to the customer service and ease of use with SYR!
Instagram: @shipyourreptiles_official
https://www.facebook.com/SYReptiles
https://shipyourreptiles.com/

Ryan:
IG: @RAD_Reptiles82
YT: @Rad_reptiles
Rad-reptiles.com

Tom
IG: @twoturtletom
YT: @twoturtletom

Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove
Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

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1h 14min
August 16, 2023 Episode 19. Veterinary Care, Tom and Ryan Catch Up!
In Episode 19 Tom and Ryan catch up and discuss a few things. But we primarily focus on reptile veterinary care. Bot Tom and Ryan have had issues with their chelonian friends and share their thoughts with everyone that includes private vet care, zoo vet care and how to interact with your preferred veterinarian, or really any veterinarian! You will learn something from this one! Be sure to listen!
Ryan:
IG: @RAD_Reptiles82
YT: @Rad_reptiles
Rad-reptiles.com
Tom
IG: @twoturtletom
YT: @twoturtletom
Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove
Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

...more
1h 3min
August 02, 2023 Episode 18. Jordan Donini
In Episode 18 Tom and I are joined by Jordan Donini of Florida Southwest State College! We talk about a LOT of turtles in this one from Florida, Costa Rica and Ghana. We may have set a record for most species discussed! Hang with us as we do what we do best and talk turtles!
Instagram: @swfl_turtle_project
Herpeton Conference! https://www.fsw.edu/herpetonconference/
Ryan:
IG: @RAD_Reptiles82
YT: @Rad_reptiles
Rad-reptiles.com
Tom
IG: @twoturtletom
YT: @twoturtletom
Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove
Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

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1h 27min
July 19, 2023 Episode 17. Dr. Zac Loughman
In Episode 17 Tom and Ryan are joined by Zac Louhgman of West Liberty University! Zac has built an incredible Zoo Science program (among others) with a strong base in Herpetoculture. Join us as he talks about his upcoming challenge of establishing more chelonians into the program amongst other aspects of his work with herps! He is also a co-host for the popular podcast, Colubrid and Colubroid Radio!
West Liberty Zoo Science FB
https://www.facebook.com/WLUZooSci
Instagram: @dr_crawdad

Ryan:
IG: @RAD_Reptiles82
YT: @Rad_reptiles
Rad-reptiles.com

Tom
IG: @twoturtletom
YT: @twoturtletom

Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove
Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

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1h 13min
July 05, 2023 Episode 16. Chris Manis and his Turtle Assurance Colony
In Episode 16 Tom and Ryan are joined by Chris Manis from Dalton State College! Chris manages the Turtle Assurance Colony (TAC) at Dalton State which houses nearly 20 chelonian species with over 100 individuals. Download or stream to listen to him explain how he’s able to accomplish this while doing so much more as a professor! We had a great conversation and I’m sure you’ll enjoy listening!
Dalton State TAC Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DSCTAC
Instagram: @christopher.manis1

Ryan:
IG: @RAD_Reptiles82
YT: @Rad_reptiles
Rad-reptiles.com

Tom
IG: @twoturtletom
YT: @twoturtletom

Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove
Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

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1h 12min
June 21, 2023 Episode 15. Matthew Hills and Russian Tortoises
In Episode 15 hang out with Ryan and Tom as we catch up with our guest Matthew Hills! Matthew is a consistent, positive presence in any legitimate tortoise group and has a lot of great information to share. We talk about the FIVE different subspecies of Russian Tortoise (and a sixth that’s extinct(OR IS IT)), browse, outdoor diets and much more.
So download and hang out with us and get to know Matthew!

Ryan:
IG: @RAD_Reptiles82
YT: @Rad_reptiles
Rad-reptiles.com

Tom
IG: @twoturtletom
YT: @twoturtletom

Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove
Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

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2h 5min
May 10, 2023 Episode 14. Tom and Ryan Catch Up!
In Episode 14 hang out with Ryan and Tom as we catch up a little after a lot of traveling. We talk about an emerging turtle disease, natural pond amoebas and of course we talk about our love for this wonderful time of year where warmth returns to our lives and turtles can go outside! So catch up with us and listen up!

Ryan:
IG: @RAD_Reptiles82
YT: @Rad_reptiles
Rad-reptiles.com

Tom
IG: @twoturtletom
YT: @twoturtletom

Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove
Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

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1h 5min
April 26, 2023 Episode 13. Ralph Till Returns
In Episode 13 Tom and I welcome back Ralph Till. A lot has happened regarding Egyptian Tortoises and Ralph joins us to discuss that. We spend time focusing on the positive strides we can make in the community and getting ahead of the game. Please give us a listen and give us some feedback!
Ryan:
IG: @RAD_Reptiles82
YT: @Rad_reptiles
Rad-reptiles.com

Tom
IG: @twoturtletom
YT: @twoturtletom

Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove
Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

...more
1h 24min
April 05, 2023 Episode 12. Vacation Coverage, Egyptian Tortoise ESA and More with Tom and Ryan
In Episode 12 of Let’s Talk Turtles you are in for a treat as Tom and I catch up and have some great conversations about vacation coverage, the Egyptian Tortoise ESA listing, TMNT and more. Hang out with us and enjoy the conversation!
Ryan:
IG: @RAD_Reptiles82
YT: @Rad_reptiles
Rad-reptiles.com

Tom
IG: @twoturtletom
YT: @twoturtletom

Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man’s Groove
Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

...more
1h 20min

FAQs about Let's Talk Turtles:

How many episodes does Let's Talk Turtles have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.