Turtley Devoted

Shannon and Anthony are excited to bring you this episode of Turtley Devoted, where they speak with one of the most important people in Anthony's life. Charlie Moorcroft is very well-known in the equestrian community and is becoming more of a household name in the turtle keeping community, following recent videos produced by Greg's Turtle Haven on YouTube. Anthony and Shannon both love Charlie for his charm, sense of humor, unmatched thoughtfulness and care in keeping animals, dedication to educating the next generation, and his unwavering friendship. Be sure to tune in and decide for yourself whether you think it was only about the jeans, or who was wearing them.

In the hit movie "Ghostbusters," when Bill Murray's character learns that Rick Moranis believes he is the "Key Master," and his 'would be' girlfriend is the "Gate Keeper," he jokes that they "have to get these two together." Harold Ramis replies "I think that would be extraordinarily dangerous. Anthony and Kevin Minto have had the same conversation about having their wives meet.

This episode brings our first guest to show, Amanda Minto. Amanda is hilarious, and when you get her and Shannon together, hilarity always ensues. There's nothing quite as stressful or funny (depending from which perspective you sit) than a couple of 'significant others' that share the common bond of ridiculous partner obsessions. Shannon is flying solo on this one. Let us know how you like it.

Well, Anthony went and did it. He's tested negative for 'the virus,' but traveled for work and got himself stuck in quarantine. Listen as Shannon fights the urge to say "I told you so," and as the couple talks through some holiday related choices to be made. Anthony and Shannon also discuss the changes associated with cold weather animal keeping at this time of year.

Shannon isn't holding back in this one, as your hosts question each other on why they decide to do particular things in ways that they find peculiar. Does Anthony even care about animal welfare, and why is Shannon all of a sudden trying to get all tough about things? Perhaps it took her nine episodes to come out of her shell... Pun intended.

In this episode, Anthony and Shannon return after an almost month long break from recording. They catch you up on what they have been up to, including turtle home improvements and a hectic work schedule. They also discuss plans for future "expansion" of their turtle space at their new house and the animals that are most likely to kill you in the United States. Something for everyone.

Anthony and Shannon discuss some recent news in the animal world, including pandemic inspired research around the role pets play in our happiness and prominent animal figures in the news for wildlife crimes. Grab your healing crystals and join us for a fun conversation about "fan girling," Anthony's inability to trust Shannon with the reigns during an upcoming Pondcast episode, and the importance of supporting your loved one in their endeavors despite a lack of peer reviewed research to back up their claims.

Remember that show, the Newlywed Game? Judging by the demographics of our viewers, you probably do! Anyway, here is our take on the game if some of the questions pertained to turtles. That would make for a pretty strange episode of the Newlywed Game, but not Turtley Devoted. The conversation is so lively, Anthony almost gets away with helping a hatchling turtle out of the egg while recording, but Shannon wasn't having it.

Have you ever invited a new love interest to a reptile show to test their suitability as a serious candidate for relationship commitment? If you answered "no," here is your chance to see what it might be like to stoop to that level of nonsense. We talk about our favorite shows of those we have been to, ones we haven't and the experiences shared and people met along the way.

It was Anthony's turn to plan to content for this episode. Shannon would say that this would cause the show to lack direction and focus. Anthony would then argue that this organic approach would add something new to the dialog. Is it possible that both can be right? Listen to episode 4 and find out! 

Fun fact: Did you know that a group of African Spur-Thighed Tortoises, Centrochelys sulcata, is called a "sulculti?" Neither did we. Because they're not. Not even close.

Shannon and Anthony take time to reflect on the complicated real estate moves they have made together, and the stress that turtles have put on these adventures. HGTV exists because of the common friction around his and hers wish lists during home shopping, but this turtle stuff brings it to another level. Is it possible for both of us to get what we want when a bunch of animals are part of the equation?