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Welcome to Gecko Nation Radio. GNR is a David's Fine Geckos creation and production. Join us every Sunday night at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time live on Blog Talk Radio. This show is catered toward gecko enthusiasts in herpetoculture. We will also cover all other species topics as well from time to time.…

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    GNR the Reboot, getting set for the North American Gecko Symposium, at NARBC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 40:00


    Looking forward to the speakers, this episode we'll have Nathan Hall talking about creating the gecko gathering.

    Dave and Tim with a GNR Quick Blast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2016 36:00


    In this episode we'll be catching up

    Bringing Sasobek Back, Matt Baronak on where he's been and where he's heading

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2016 114:00


    We'll be talking about the past, present and future of Sasobek Reptiles with Matt Baronak. He's pioneered many cool leopard gecko morphs, as well as refined others all while posting a lot of his work on social media. He's amassed a huge social media following with his YouTube videos and Sasobek Reptiles Facebook page, hear the ups and downs of his journey

    Dave of David's Fine Geckos, updating his status with us

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2016 93:00


    Most of you already know that Dave is moving on from the Leopard Gecko Communtiy. In this episode he'll give us a full update on where he's been and where he's heading

    American Reef and Reptile Exposition August 13th, 2016

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2016 23:00


    Tonight we'll have on JJ Perez the organizer of the American Reef and Reptile Expo, coming this Saturday 8/13/16 to the New Jersey Convention and Expostion Center in Edison, NJ. It will take place from 10am to 5pm. Go to AmericanReefandReptileExpo.com for more information

    Leopard geckos with Kristie Housman of Ghoulish Geckos

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2016 100:00


    Airing Sunday 2/28/16 at 8:00 P.M. EST Leopard geckos with Kristie Housman of Ghoulish Geckos (http://www.ghoulishgeckos.com) this Sunday on GNR. Do you have questions about Leopard Gecko care and breeding? Now is your chance to call in and have your questions answered by an experienced hobbyist. Our call in number is 646-478-5331 and the lines will be open during the live broadcast. Hang out in the chatroom during the show by following the show link from a pc or tablet. 

    Shawn Gray of Night Glow Reptiles and H.E.R.P.S talks about running and expo.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2016 114:00


    Airing Sunday February 21, 2016 at 8:00 P.M. EST Shawn Gray of Night Glow Reptiles and H.E.R.P.S (Houston Exotic Reptile and Pet Show) talks about running a reptile expo. Visit the H.E.R.P.S. facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HERPShow/ . As always we welcome your phone calls with questions and discussion topics. Our number is 646-478-5331. Press #1 once connected if you'd like to come on the air. Of course our chatroom will be live during the broadcast. You can join by following the show link from a pc or tablet at the time of the show. Show link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/geckonationradio/2016/02/22/shawn-gray-of-night-glow-reptiles-and-herps-talks-about-running-and-expo

    Ray Autry of Rise Against Rattlesnake Round ups joins us

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2016 110:00


    Airing Sunday 2/14/16 at 8:00 P.M. EST   Ray Autry of RARR (Rise Against Rattlesnake Round ups) joins us for an interesting interview about his work to raise awareness about this archaic practice still going on today. There are several places in the USA where it is completely legal to catch hundreds or thousands of Rattlesnakes and literally butcher them in front of local people in the name of "education".Ray has gone out of his way to expose these terrible practices and has been instrumental in the fight to end them forever. Join us for an eye opening interview about Rattlesnake Round ups. As aways we welcome your phone calls with questions or discussion topics related to the show. Call 646-478-5331. Also join our chatroom during the live broadcast by following the show link from a pc or tablet.  

    (Replay) 2016 Breeding plans with John Scarbrough of Gecko Boa Reptiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2016 102:00


    Original Airdate Sunday 1/17/16 at 8:00 P.M. EST Due to a cancelation by our reguarly scheduled guest and In honor of John's Birthday today we will be replaying his recent episode.  John Scarbrough of Geckoboa Reptiles discusses his breeding plans for 2016. Expect some amazing morphs and bloodlines to be released.  Join our live chatroom a well during the broadcast simply by following the show link on a desktop or tablet.

    Rescuing Reptiles with Sheryl Lynn Mitchell of Scaly Tails Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2016 79:00


    Airing Sunday 1/31/16 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern and 5:00 P.M. PST Rescuing Reptiles with Sheryl Lynn Mitchell of Scaly Tails Rescue Sheryl Lynn Mitchell joins us for a discussion about her reptile rescue operation. There are so many unwanted or simply pets in need of new homes. Reptiles are no exeption. We will talk about what it takes to run a reptile rescue operation. We welcome your calls with questions and discussion topics related to rescues at 646-478-5331. The chatroom will be on during the live broadcast. You can jon in by following the show link at the time of the show. Please follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/geckonationradio and here on Blog Talk Radio. Help us reach more listeners by sharing the show links on your facebook pages. We greatly appreciate it and the new listeners will as well.

    (Replay) Leopard gecko breeding and incubation special with Marcia Mc Guiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2016 171:00


    Airing tonight 1/24/16 at 8:00 P.M. est (Replay) Leopard gecko breeding and incubation special with Marcia McGuinness of Golden Gate Geckos Here is a great past episode about breeding Leopard Geckos and incubation of their eggs.Almost 3 hours long! I am replaying this show due to the high demand of questions related to this topic during this time of year. I hope this will help you have a succesful leopard gecko breeding season and that all your animals do well. Please help our show by sharing the page and show links on facebook. www.facebook.com/geckonationradio. Join our group on facebook called Gecko Nation.

    2016 Breeding plans with John Scarbrough of Geckoboa Reptiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2016 101:00


    Airing Sunday 1/17/16 at 8:00 P.M. EST John Scarbrough of Geckoboa Reptiles discusses his breeding plans for 2016. Expect some amazing morphs and bloodlines to be released. We welcome your calls with discussion topics and questions. Call 646-478-5331 and press #1 when you are connected to enter the call que. Join our live chatroom a well during the broadcast simply by following the show link on a desktop or tablet.

    Marcia Mc Guiness of Golden Gate Geckos joins us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2016 142:00


    Airing Sunday January 10, 2015 at 8:00 P.M. Est and 5:00 P.M. PST Marcia Mc Guiness of Golden Gate Geckos joins us for a Banded Gecko and Leopard Gecko chat. We welcome your phone calls with questions and discussion topics. Call 646-478-5331. Once connected press #1 to be added to the call que. You can also listen to the show on your phone by calling our number. As always our live chatroom will be active while the show airs. You can find it by following the show link from a computer or tablet. See you there and thank you for making Gecko Nation Radio a global success!

    Dave Durham The Lizard Whisperer on Gecko Nation Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2015 96:00


    Airing Sunday 12/20/15 at 8:00 PM EST and 5:00 PM PST Dave Durham The Lizard Whisperer joins us for some discussions on larger lizards such as Monitors and Iguanas. Dave is very well known for being able to tame even the most wild of lizards. He has a mini sanctuary in his back yard in California. His animals enjoy a great life outside in the sun. You can see his amazing videos on his youtube channel. Here is the link..https://www.youtube.com/user/bigboy3293. We welcome your calls with questions and discussion topics. Call 646-478-5331. Once connected press #1 to be put in the call que if you'd like to come on the air. As always our chatroom will be on during the live broadcast. You can find it by following the show link at showtime.

    Richard Stanley (USARK Lawyer) joins us to help us understand the battle we face

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2015 94:00


    Airing Sunday December 13, 2015 at 8:00 P.M. EST Richard Stanley (Lawyer for USARK)  joins us to help us understand the battle we face for our rights to own our pets. As many of you know USARK is fighting for our rights to keep, breed and sell our exotic reptiles and amphibians. Over the years it has been a struggle for many to understand what are position really is. Many don't understand legal terms and where we actually stand in the battle. Richard is going to break this down for everyone to easily understand. We will begin with some of the back story about how this fight came to be. Then we will transition to where we stand legally right now and finally some projections for the future. One thing is certain, USARK needs our donations to help fund the legal battle. You can donate to the legal defense fund at www.usark.org. Please do what you can and don't miss this show. As always our chatroom will be live during the broadcast. Simply follow the show link from a PC or tablet. You are also welcome to call in with questions relavent to the discussion at 646-478-5331. 

    Tokay Gecko Morphs & Husbandry with Jack Dambach of Tokay X-Morphs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2015 128:00


    Airing Sunday December 6th at 8:00 P.M. EST Tokay X will be joining us this Sunday evening on Gecko Nation Radio. Owner Jack Dambach, will be answering questions on tokay gecko husbandry, breeding and the future of tokay geckos in herpetoculture. Dambach has been a life-long herpetoculturist and began commercially breeding burmese pythons in the early '80's. He's worked as an alligator wrestler, wildlife educator, sold snake venom, reptile importer and wildlife filmmaker. Today he manages one of the largest tokay gecko colonies in the U.S., owns Action Manatee Tours LLC, a USFW licensed "swim with the manatees" program in Crystal River, FL and works as a video journalist for a 24 cable news channel. Join us in our live chatroom by following the show link at show time. We welcome your calls with questions and discussion topics. Call 646-478-5331 Press #1 when connected to be put in the call que.

    Ron Tremper joins us for an update on his works

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2015 111:00


    Airing Sunday November 22, 2015 at 8:00 P.M.EST 5:00 P.M. PST Ron Tremper the Godfather of Leopard Geckos (www.leopardgecko.com) joins us for an update on his works. Some of the topics of discussion will be the Pastel Raptor, the marketplace, U.S. and foriegn sales, Crypto, winter shipping, his free herp shipping app and his next big book planned for 2017. Don't miss this one. As always we welcome you to our live chatroom during the broadcast by following the show link from a pc. Of course you are also welcome to call in with questions and discussion topics to 646-478-5331. See you there :)

    Nathan Hall creator of the Gecko Enthusiast forum joins us.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2015 121:00


    Airing Sunday 11/15/15 at 8:00 P.M. EST Nathan Hall creator of the Gecko Enthusiast forum joins us. We will discuss his work with many species of geckos. Let's find out what it's like to run a forum too. We will also pick his brain for some good photography tips. Feel free to call in with your questions and discussion topics at 646-478-5331. Our chatroom will be on during the live broadcast as well. Just follow the show link at showtime. See you there! :)

    Steve Sykes of Geckos Etc. joins us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2015 89:00


    Airing Sunday11/8/15 at 8:00 P.M. Est or 5:00 P.M. Pst Steve Sykes of Geckos Etc. joins us! We have really been looking forward to this interview. Hope you can listen in. We welcome your phones calls with questions and discussion topics. Join us in our chatroom during the live broadcast by following the show link. The call in number is 646-478-5331. See you there!

    Open lines with Dave and Tim/ Tim Talks about the Tinley Expo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2015 93:00


    Airing Sunday October 25, 2015 at 8:00 P.M. EST Open lines with Dave and Tim/ Tim Talks about the Tinley Expo Call in with your questions and discussion topics. 646-478-5331

    Q & A with John Scarbrough of Gecko Boa Reptiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2015 103:00


    Airing tonight 10/18/15 at 8:00 PM EST Q & A with John Scarbrough of Gecko Boa Reptiles Call in with your questions and comments. If you have husbandry or morph questions now is your chance to get reliable info froma great breeder. Join us in the chatroom during the live broadcast by following the show link. The call in number is 646-478-5331.

    Mike Layman talks about his exciting new Leopard Gecko morph the Lemon Frost

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2015 114:00


    Airing Sunday 10/4/15 at 8:00 PM EST Mike Layman owner of the Gourmet Rodent talks about his exciting new Leopard Gecko Morph the Lemon Frost! We will also discuss many other aspects of running a large scale reptile breeding facility. Don't miss this one. Join us in the chatroom during the live broadcast by following the show link on a PC or tablet. As always we welcome your phone calls. Call 646-478-5331 and press#1 once connected if you wish to come on the air.

    Vin Russo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2015 99:00


    Airing Sunday 9/27/15 at 8:00 PM EST Vin Russo joins us. Join us in the chatroom during the live broadcast by following the show link on a PC or tablet. As always we welcome your phone calls. Call 646-478-5331 and press#1 once connected if you wish to come on the air.

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    Sand Boas with Warren Treacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2015 120:00


    Airing Sunday 9/20/15 at 8:00 P.M. EST Sand Boas with Warren Treacher Lying under the sand with only their small eyes protruding, Sand Boas are remarkable ambush predators. Like the giant Sand Worms in the Sci Fi Dune novels but a million times smaller, Sand Boas are fascinating captives in the right enthusiasts hands. In this episode we will speak with Warren Treacher about the captive husbandry, morphs and propagation of Sand Boas. Join us in the chatroom as the live show airs by following the show link on a PC or Tablet.. We welcome your phone calls with questions related to the discussion. Call 646-478-5331. If you'd like to come on the air press #1 once connected. See you there.

    Bill Stegall of Phoenix Reptiles joins us for Part 2 of GTP Keeper Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2015 114:00


    Airing Sunday 9/13/15 at 8:00 P.M. EST Part 2 of our GTPKeeper Radio series, with the other host, Bill Stegall. Bill is also the owner of Phoenix Reptiles. He produces green tree pythons, carpet pythons and ball pythons. The show will be the wrap up of the first Southern Carpetfest. So he'll fill us in on the weekend's festivities on top of discussing pythons. We welcome your phone calls with questions and discussion topics. Call 646-478-5331. As always our chatroom will be ive during the broadcast.

    Green Tree Pythons with Buddy Buscemi of GTPKeeper Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2015 111:00


    Airing Sunday 8/30/15 at 8:00 PM EST and 5:00 PM PST Green Tree Pythons with Buddy Buscemi of GTPKeeper Radio Green Tree Pythons are highly prized in the world of Herpetoculture. This episode with Buddy Buscemi will cover the captive husbandry and breeding of these amazing snakes. Also check out his radio show GTPKeeper Radio. Our chatroom will be available during the live broadcast by following the show link. We welcome your questions and discussion topics by calling in at 646-478-5331. See you there.

    Polygenics and the power of line breeding with Rebecca Hassler of Dragoon Gecko

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2015 98:00


    Airing Sunday 8/23/15 at 8:00 PM EST Polygenics and the power of line breeding with Rebecca Hassler of Dragoon Gecko. Don't miss this episode. Call in with your questions at 646-478-5331. The chatroom is open as well. Hope to see you there. 

    Summer special with Tim and Dave (open lines)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2015 117:00


    Airing Sunday 8/16/15 at 8:00 PM EST and 5:00 PM PST It's great to be back on the air. We have been away for a couple weeks due to busy work schedule and vacation time. Let's catch up tonight and talk some geckos or whatever you feel like. We will have the phone lines open for your questions, comments, and discussion topics. The call in number is 646-478-5331. We may even do a raffle for callers. Hope to hear from you! 

    Crested Geckos with Danny Schaefer of Crestie Central

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2015 95:00


    Airing Sunday 7/19/15 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern An entire episode devoted to the care, husbandry and breeding of Crested Geckos with Danny Schaefer of Crestie Central. Crestie Central is now a part of DBD Pet Supply www.dbdpet.com. Use the code cc5 for 5% off your order everytime at www.dbdpet.com. 

    Retics with Chris Cannarozzi of Mystic Reptiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2015 128:00


    Airing Tuesday 623/15 at 8:00 PM EST Finally a show devoted entirely to Reticulated Pythons! Chris Cannarozzi of Mystic Reptiles is on top of his game with breeding and keeping these amazing huge snakes. We will discuss husbandry, breeding and morphs with him during this special broadcast. Join us in the chatroom during the live braodcast by following the show link. The chatroom works best with Google and Firefox browsers. We also welcome your calls with questions and discussion topics. The call in number is 646-478-5331.

    Selling and Marketing in the Leopard Gecko Game "Round Table Discussion"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2015 141:00


    Airing Sunday June 14th 2015 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern, 5:00 P.M Pacific Selling and Marketing in the Leopard Gecko Game "Round Table Discussion" Ok so you have mastered the incredibly easy art of breeding Leopard Geckos and you have a ton of babies. Now what? Do you keep them all? Do you give them away? Do you sell them?  If you've invested in top genetics and great bloodlines then you have produced potentially valuable offspring. In this episode we will discuss how to market and sell your animals the right way. For this special discussion I've invited Rebecca Hassler of Dragoon Gecko in Germany to help give us insight into how things are going in Europe. John Scarbrough of Gecko Boa Reptiles in Colorado and Shawn Gray of Night Glow Reptiles in Texas. I will also be able to share my experiences over the last 6 years doing this on a serious level. Join us for this sure to be informative episode. We welcome your phone calls with questions and discussion topics to 646-478-5331. Once connected press #1 so I know you'd like to come on the air. If you'd like to just listen on your phone don't press #1 after being connected. As always our chatroom will be running live while the show airs. Join in by following the show link. The chat only works on PC or tablet platforms and runs best with Google and Firefox browsers.

    Interview with Kevin McCurley of NERD on Rattlesnakes and Retics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2015 141:00


    Airing Sunday 6/7/2015 at 8:00 PM EST Kevin McCurley of N.E.R.D joins us for an interview devoted to Rattlesnakes and Reticulated Pythons. Kevin runs one of the coolest pet stores in the north east. He has also been a true pioneer in the Ball Python and Retic game. Do't miss this interview! We welcome your phone calls with questions, comments, and discussion topics as usual. The call in number is 646-478-5331. Once connected you can listen to the show live on your phone. If you'd like to be put into the line up to come on the air simply press #1. Join us in our chatroom while the live show airs by following the show link at the time of the broadcast. 

    Corn Snakes with Donovan & Nikki Winterberg

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2015 131:00


    Airing Sunday 5/31/15 at 8:00 PM EST Corn Snakes are the Leopard Geckos of the snake world when comparing combos and different morph genetics. There are so many different types and combinations available today that it can make your head spin. Donovan & Nikki Winterberg (Children of the Corn Snake) are going to join us and help make sense of this exciting part of the Herp community. Not only are they avid Corn Snake keepers but they also just started a Blog Talk radio show devoted to these amazing snakes called Corn On The Pod. You can find that show by following this link http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cornonthepod   In fact they just interveiwed Kathy Love who has done for Corn Snakes what Ron Tremper has done for Leopard Gecko morphs over the past decades. Gecko Nation Radio is proud to have them as an affiliate. Join us for this sure to be great episode. As always the chatroom will be available during the live broadcast by following the show link. The phone lines are always open for your comments, questions and discussion topics by dialing 646-478-5331. Press #1 once connected if you'd like to come on the air. If you would just like to listen on your phone don't press #1. See you there!

    Ball Breaking with Brian Breikss

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2015 106:00


    Airdate: Sunday 5/24/15 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Brian Breikss of Breaking Balls joins us for another informative show on Ball Python morphs and his special projects including the Red Head. We will touch on current morphs that he is working on and current events in the Ball Python community. We welcome your questions, comments and discussion topics. Call in at 646-478-5331. Once connected press #1 to be put in the que to come on the air. I will take calls in the order that they are received. We may have a raffle for people who call in. Our chatroom runs during the live broadcast as well. Join in on the fun by following the show link at the time of the live broadcast. It works best with Google and Fire fox browsers. You may need to refresh your page to get it to initiate. Looking forward to another great episode. See you there! follow our guest on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/BreakingBallsReptiles

    Marcia Mc Guinness of Golden Gate Geckos (Marketing Geckos)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2015 170:00


    Airing Sunday 5/17/15 at 8:00 PM EST Recap: In the first half we took a call from Jacob on keeping hatchlings and then in the second half we took a call from Mark and our conversation transitioned into marketing and advice for new breeders trying to sell their animals.   Marcia Mc Guinness of Golden Gate Geckos joins us for an evening of Leopard Gecko conversations. We welcome your calls with questions and discussion topics. Call in at 646-478-5331 and then press #1 to be put in the call que. Also join us in our chatroom while the live show airs by following the show link at the show start time. We may even do a giveaway for callers. See you there.

    Building and maintaining Natural Vivaria with Nick Esposito

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2015 90:00


    Airing Monday 5/11/15 at 8:30 PM EST Have you ever wanted to create a beautiful naturalistic enclosure for your Herp? They can be fun and challenging to build and maintain but the rewards are big. Imagine having a little living rainforest in your house. Tonight we will talk with Nick Esposito of That weird gecko guy all about some rare species and how to set them up naturally. Join us in the chatroom while the live show airs by following the show link. The chatroom works best with Google and Firefox browsers. See you then :)

    Anoles with Ron St Pierre of Black Sheep Herpetoculture

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2015 120:00


    Gecko Nation Radio Airing Sunday 5/03/2015 at 8:00 P.M. EST. Join us for an episode all about Anoles. For many people Anoles were a gateway into the world of herpetoculture. Our guest has so many morphs and varieties of them. Owned by Ron St Pierre, Black Sheep Herpetoculture focuses on Knight Anole Morphs, Bearded Dragon morphs, Panther Gecko morphs, Translucent Veiled Chameleons and Dumpy Trees. This is sure to be an interesting show. Join us in the chatroom while the live show airs by following the show link at the show time. Also call in with your comments, questions and discussion topics live on the air at 646-478-5331 then press #1 to be put in the call line up to come on the air live. If you don't press #1 you can still listen to the show via your phone but I won't bring you on the air. See you there.

    Joe Hupp talks African and Aussie Geckos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2015 136:00


    Joe Hupp of Australedonian Geckos and Dart Frogs is a keeper and breeder of many exotic and rare species that are coveted by keepers, breeders and enthusiasts. Our discussion will cover a wide array of species and locals including specific husbandry. We will focus on African and Australian species in this special episode. There are so many different and amazing species available for us to work with today. This episode will surely expand your horizons and help you consider adding something very special to our collection. We welcome your phone calls. Call in with questions and discussion topics. The call in number is 646-478-5331. Once connected press #1 to be put into the call que to come on the air. If you'd just like to listen on your phone don't press 1 and you will be able to hear the live broadast. If your on a tablet or PC join us in our chatroom while the live show airs by following this show link.  Visit Joe on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/joe.hupp.1 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Australedonian-Geckos-and-Dart-Frogs/325433494226679

    Torie & Bethany of FTG Morphs/Leopard Geckos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2015 82:00


    Airing Sunday 4/19/15 at 8:00 P.M EST Are you moved by beautiful Leopard Gecko morphs? If so join us for this discussion with Torie & Bethany of FTG Morphs. Torie & Bethany have been wowing the community with their beautiful geckos. This show is for all Leopard Gecko fans so call in with your questions, comments and discussion topics. There may even be a cool prize for callers. You can also join us in our chatroom as the live broadcast airs. Simply follow the show link at show time and join in the conversation. The chatroom works best with google and firefox browsers. See you there.

    Amanda Rose Wanner - Graphic Artist and Herpin Time Co-Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2015 88:00


    Airing 4/12/15 at 8:00 P.M. EST and 5:00 P.M. PST. Join us this Sunday with our guest Amanda Rose Wanner. Amanda is a very talented graphic design artist that has gained a lot of recognition in the reptile community. She was recently given the co-hosting position over at our affiliate Herpin Time Radio. We will talk about her art and new radio career. Join us in the chatroom while the live broadcast airs by following the link. If you'd like to call in with questions, comments, and discussion topics our number is 646-478-5331. Press #1 when prompted to be put in the call que. If you'd like to listen to the show on your phone call the same number but don't press #1. Thank you for making Gecko Nation Radio a global success!

    Happy Gecko Sticky Situation with Rachel Wintjen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2015 96:00


    Airing Sunday 3/17/15 at 8:00 PM Eastern time. What is Happy gecko Sticky Situation? Join us live Sunday night and find out! We will be joined by Rachel Wintjen to discuss her awesome sticky creations. Do you have a project or business that you'd like help advertising for? Well look no further! She will print and produce a variety of products to help you promote your business or even start an art adventure of your own. Get decals, stickers, clear stickers, signage and posters all printed in one place. Going to a show and need some signs for your table? She can do that with our thick poster paper and professional edge cutting to get you posters in any size up to 18 inches on the short side. Check out her website at www.reptilestickers.com

    Mixed topic special with Tim and Dave

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2015 127:00


    Join us for an anything goes episode. Feel free to call in or join us in the chatroom with your questions or discussion topics. The call in number is 646-478-5331.

    New additions to the Lacey Act with Andrew Wyatt and Erica Chen Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2015 95:00


    Airing Sunday 3/8/15 @ 8:00 P.M. Special report! In this episode we will be discussing the recent python additions to the Lacey Act with Andrew Wyatt and Erica Chen Walsh. As many of you know, we are slowly losing our rights with exotic pets. Find out exactly what is happening and how this is going to affect breeders, hobbyists and businesses alike. Don't miss this episode. For more information follow the US Herp Alliance site at www.usherp.org and USARK at www.usark.org. Please donate to the USARK legal defense fund at www.usark.org

    The fat frog phenomenon with Mike's Phat Frogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2015 114:00


    Airing 3/1/15 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern & 5:00 P.M. Pacific Have you noticed all the new and amazing color variations in Argentine Horned Frogs these days? These incredible amphibians have really come a long way in recent years and are a very popular pet world wide. They are often called Pac Man Frogs due to their voracious apetites and large mouths. In this episode we welcome Mike of Mike's Phat Frogs for a fun  discussion all about some of our favorite amphibians including African Bull Frogs. We will discuss morphs, husbandry, feeding and breeding of frogs in captivity. Join us in our chatroom while the live show airs by following this link. We also welcome your questions, comments and discussion topics during the show by calling in to 646-478-5331. Thank you for making Gecko Nation Radio a global success. 

    Cave Geckos and Leopard Gecko morphs with John Scarbrough of GeckoBoa Reptiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2015 140:00


    Airing 2/22/15 at 8:00 P.M.Eastern & 5:00 P.M. Pacific A Gecko Nation Radio first....In the first half we will touch on Cave Geckos with John Scarbrough of Gecko Boa Reptiles. Cave geckos are very interesting not only in their appearance but also in their husbandry requirements. Many require cooler temeratures that make them ideal for certain types of enthusiasts. In this episode we will delve into those care requirements and other important info on these fantastic and very popular geckos. In the second half we will cover Leopard Gecko morphs.  Our guest and sponsor John Scarbrough will certainly give us a great interview like always. Join us in the chatroom as the live broadcast airs and feel free to call in with your questions and comments. The chatroom goes live approximately 10 minutes before the start of the live show and works best with Google and Firefox browsers. 

    Split show with U.S. Herp Alliance and Steve Barker from BC Barker Creations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2015 123:00


    Airing Sunday 2/15/15 at 8:00 PM EST. In the first hour of the show we have Andrew Wyatt and Erika Walsh from The U.S. Herpetocultural Alliance coming on to discuss upcoming threats to herpetoculture for 2015. If you are unaware of the battles that we face to keep our pets then don't miss this episode. Follow the Herp Alliance website at www.usherp.org.  In the second half of the show we have Steve Barker of BC Barker Creations coming on to discuss his gecko and snake breeding plans for 2015. We will also be picking his brain for some tips and tricks on breeding Ball Pythons.  Hang out in our chatroom while the live show airs by following this link. The chatroom works best with Google and Firefox Browsers.

    Brian Barczyk and the overnight success of Animal Bytes TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2015 125:00


    Airing Sunday 2/1/15 at 8:00 PM EST on Gecko Nation Radio Airing tonight at 8:00 PM EST Animal Bytes TV has become an overnight success thanks to the efforts of Brian Barczyk and all who are involved. In this episode we will find out what goes into producing shows like these and also what plans Brian has for the future of Animal Bytes. In a time were quality wildlife programming on mainstream media is at an all time low Animal Bytes fills the void and enables us to actually learn real facts about animals in an entertaining way. You can follow Animal Bytes TV on Youtube. Join Tim and I for this sure to be epic interview with Brian Barczyk. We welcome your questions and comments during the live broadcast by calling 646-478-5331. You can also hang out in our chatroom during the show by following this link at the scheduled time. The chatroom works best with Google and Firefox browsers. See you Sunday!  

    Open discussion night with Tim and Dave

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2015 137:00


    Airing 1/25/15 at 8:00 PM EST Join us for a show on the fly. Tim and I will be discussing Gecko breeding, husbandry topics and whatever else you would like to hear about. Check out our facebook page at www.facebook.com/GeckoNationRadio Call us during the live broadcast at 646-478-5331. Hang out in our chatroom as well by following the show link. The chatroom runs while the live show airs. It works best with Google and Firefox browsers.

    Gecks 4 Vets with Arti Sanz Geckos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2015 116:00


    Airing 1/18/15 at 8:00 PM EST Arti Sanz Geckos is doing something real cool to help our veterans and it involves geckos. Animals have a very good reputation as being natural healers for people with a variety of ailments especially mental and stress related ones. Our pets are very unique and to be able to bring joy and happiness to those who really need it is an amazing gift. Join us for this special episode. Maybe this will inspire you to think of a way to use your interest to help someone else. We welcome your calls and hang out in the chatroom during the live broadcast. The call in number is 646-478-5331 and the chatroom can be found by simply following the show link at the time of the broadcast. The chatroom works best with google and Firefox browsers. Thank you for making Gecko Nation Radio a global success!

    Leopard gecko morph discussion with Tim and Dave/Open Lines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2015 117:00


    Airing 1/11/15 at 8:00 PM EST Join Tim and Dave in a discussion all about Leopard gecko morphs. We will hit on old morphs and new morphs. What are you working on? We welcome your ideas, topics and input. The call in number is 646-478-5331. Hang out in our chatroom while the show is live by following the show link. The chatroom works best with Google and Firefox browsers. Thank you for making Gecko Nation Radio a global success!

    Jeremy Turgeon shares some of his perspectives on the community.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2015 127:00


    Airing 1/4/15 at 8:00 P.M. EST  Jeremy Turgeon of J&D Reptiles joins us to talk about some of his experiences in the herp community. We will discuss his insights into making a small business of the hobby and working with partners. The good the bad and the ugly parts of this reptile adventure will be hit on. Join us for a fun discussion. If you would like to join the talk feel free to call in with your questions and comments at 646-478-5331. Hang out in our real time chatroom while the live show airs. Simply follow the show link and refresh your page at 8:00 PM if you do not see the chatroom. The chatroom works best with Google and Firefox browsers.

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