The Pondcast

The team visits with their good friend Kevin Pollack - one of the most knowledgeable reptile people you've never heard of. For that reason, we joking call him the "mystery guest."

The Pondcast Hosts gather "around the fire" to share stories and celebrate.

Anthony and Steve go it on their own. There goes the neighborhood!

In this episode, the team chats with Ryan Dumas, the Head Keeper of the Herpetology and Fish at the Cincinnati Zoo. Ryan is very experienced in reptiles and their care, and has a love and appreciation for turtles and tortoises.

Charlie is a great friend of theTurtleRoom and a well respected animal expert who made his name in the equestrian world. His passion is endangered species and education and he has a strong focus on turtles and tortoises.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our intrepid turtle heroes find themselves guestless (though none of us are actually in Seattle). Join us for a fun night of sharing stories, updates, and silliness as we begin the crescendo towards celebrating theTurtleRoom's 10th anniversary!

A torch bearer for a younger generation, Jordan Donini is a turtle academic who is taking the world by storm. His work on reproductive biology in chelonians and tireless work in the field in South Florida make him a must follow on social media.

This month, we are joined by Tyler Brooks. Tyler is a husband, father of two daughters, founding member of the Kinixys Working Group and the owner/operator of a solid waste disposal facility. In addition to what is sure to be an enjoyable conversation centered around Tyler's favorite genera, Kinixys and Manouria, you just might learn more about waste management then you ever thought you would!

The crew speaks with a hero in the conservation world, Dr. Dante Fenolio. Dr. Fenolio is an extremely accomplished underwater photographer, PhD and educator. He is also the author of “Life in the Dark,” and runs the Department of Conservation & Research for the San Antonio Zoo. We are thrilled to hear from someone who has had such amazing experiences and has done such incredible work.

In this exciting episode, your hosts are with a good friend of theirs, Ari Taub, an American film director and producer. The turtle related debates in this one get really lively, in a good way. Ari is perhaps best known for his movie, The Fallen, a 2004 war film about the perspectives of Italian, German, and American soldiers during World War II. His latest movie, '79 Parts, is a blend of comedy and organized crime period piece that is set in 1979 and stars Eric Roberts.