Talkin' Wild with Dan

Toni is a tiger trying to get away from the shadow of a famous cereal icon. He has made a name for himself in a more adult part of the internet, though.Toni: Mike PaolozzaChet: Sam BeaverDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Pamela is our biggest guest to date. She's the Queen's personal Corgi, and joins the podcast from her home in Buckingham Palace. She let's Dan and Chet know about Royal Secrets, her family lineage, and previous monarchsPamela: Emma StuartChet: Sam BeaverDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Chuck is a low key Bear from Chicago who has opinions about the 2015 film The Revenant.Chuck: Scott GoldsteinChet: Sam BeaverDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Iggy is a chill Iguana who likes to play the odds. He talks about his name and also the Iguana Casino community.Iggy: Jay SukowChet: Sam BeaverDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Initially recorded in the summer, this episode brings on a local Maine Opposum. He talks about what its like living the woods, and how he got his name.Pancakes: Adam SchiffmacherChet: Sam BeaverDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Samantha is a local celebrity to Montreal, Quebec. She made headlines when she visited, and has an affinity for costco. Samantha: Samantha KrisChet: Sam BeaversDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Squiddy is a Carribean Reef Squid who gives us all the details of what it's like in the deep sea. He's also into board games.Cliff: Rich CalimucciSquiddy: Rudy MendozaEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Cliff is a friendly Manatee, who has a lot to say about a lot of things. He was just a delight to talk to.Cliff: Rich CalimucciEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Girard Willoughby is a Great White Shark who is actually pretty chill. He talks to us about his religious connections in Utah and how he inspired the movie Titanic.Girard: Frankie WeschlerEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Harriet is an adorable Seal from South Africa who talks to us about Shark Week, their relationships, and Climate Change.Harriet: Holly LambertGirard: Frankie WeschlerEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

It's been a while since we've recorded an episode, but doesn't mean i've stopped talking to animals. My close friend Chet the Louse joins me to recap the past year and talk about the future of the podcast. Chet: Sam BeaverDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Oswin is a rat from the streets of wrigleyville. I do detect a slight accent, though.Oswin: Devin SanclementeEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Somebody please adopt this adorable Dalmation!Rosa: Maria KonopkenEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

To celebrate TW100, I decided to bring together all the talent agents that were mentioned over the past 100 episodes, and finally get their take on what the industry is like for them.Nick Blakos: Liz AndersonSniffers: Di BillickBill Cinton: Cameron DavisChet/Trish: Sam BeaverEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Kapito is a frog i met in Wrigleyville that may have had one too many Bourbon and Milk DrinksKapito: Cesar JaimeEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Belinda is a Chicago Pigeon with body image issues. We probably didn't help anything.Belinda: Vickie EisensteinEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Anastasia is a dedicated Snow Leopard who traveled halfway around the world to tell us the true meaning of the term "avalanche"Essex: Mike GospelAnastasia: Lexi AliotoDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Hal sits above the city everyday, observing. He's the owl the city needs.Hal: David AudinoEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Norman is an Emotional Service Dog, that may need some emotional support himself.Norman: Jon ColbyEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Never get on the wrong side of a Hippo. Luckily, I didn't! Holly: Jamie Lee CorteseEssex Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Boomer starts 2018 off with a bang as he tells us what it was like to be on the Chicago Police Force.Boomer: Adam PenningtonEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Essex and I decide to have another easy episode and talk about the years transgressions. Chet: Sam BeaverEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Little did I know, Chet has been living with me for the past 17 years. For a Louse, he's not a bad guy.Chet: Sam BeaverEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Yellow returns to the show to talk about his day to day life, and "the time before the wind" as Essex tries to #normalizefruitcakeYellow: Joe PisanzioEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Chris the Mongoose returns to meet Essex and let dan know how life has been for him on the streets of Chicago.Chris: Michael BrunleibEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Essex and I sit back, have a beer, and take questions from facebook in our 3rd Q&A!Essex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

I'm thankful for this interview with soon to be pardoned Turkey, Gobbles. Essex and I try to keep the conversation away from what's cooking in the kitchen...Gobbles: Claudia LaoEssex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Tilly is an Australian Sea Lion, in Chicago to blog. She informs us in detail about the Sea Lion Harem.

Tag tells us what it's like being a free rat, and bonds with Essex over a shared love of Carmel Corn.Essex: Mike GospelTag: Aaron MatthewsDan: Dan Schiffmacher

For Essex's first ep back as co-host, I decided to bring on another Bird. Meeps talks about the tests and trials she must endure with her scientist owner, and reconnects with her roomate, Tag.Essex: Mike GospelMeeps: Elizabeth KordelukTag: Aaron Matthews

Essex finds his way back into the apartment as I'm recording my voiceover reel.Essex: Mike GospelDan: Dan Schiffmacher

I catch up with Mable the Mouse and Suze the Maned Wolf in front of a Live Audience at iO Chicago. This episode was recorded Live as part of the Podslam 2017.Suze: Layne DixonMable: Dana Anderson

After almost 15 episodes of Izzy casually mentioning her, I decided to ask Marla the Black Widow Spider on and get down to root of their relationship.Marla: Charly WilliamsIzzy: Sam Bowers

Izzy and I take your questions, this time sourced from facebook!Izzy: Sam BowersDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Greg returns to promote his new book, and it's evident that there's still some tension between us.Izzy: Sam BowersGreg: Jimmy CarraneDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Lil Frisbee returns to talk more about his life, as Izzy gets a deep dive into his stomach to get a look at his gallbladder.Izzy: Sam BowersLil Frisbee: Matthew BeardDan: Dan Schiffmacher

Don't call him a Bull Shark. Ernie swims by the podcast to talk about Shark Culture, is reunited with a friend from his past.Izzy: Sam BowersErnie: Blair BrittLil Frisbee: Matthew Beard

Jumanji returns for a mini episode to talk more about his band and new album, and we all learn about Izzy's new business venture.Izzy: Sam BowersJumanji: Dillon Cassidy

Fernanda has been through a lot to get where she is today. She joins me and Izzy on the show to talk about her hate for monkeys, and surviving in the Jungle.Izzy: Sam BowersFernanda: Ashley VictoriaJumanji: Dillon Cassidy

Paul Müller (from ep12) returns to talk about his longevity secrets, and accidentally reveals a truth about Izzy's past.Izzy: Sam BowersPaul: Pete Byrne

I didn't know it when I booked him, but Remy was the popular singer from the band, Rammerhead. Izzy and I talk to him about his past, and where he plans on taking his future as a performer.Izzy: Sam BowersRemy: Griffin Griggs

Izzy and I sit down and answer all the questions from our listeners, no matter how weird.Submit Questions to dan@secondwindcollective.com! Izzy: Sam Bowers

Fester's a city rooster who seems like he has some hidden secrets.Izzy: Sam BowersFester: Ian Geatz

Steven returns to talk more about the Badger Tribune, and his new best friend, Izzy.Izzy: Sam BowersSteven: Tommy Butaccio

Sean's in town from Morocco to eat a world famous Chicago Hot Dog. He's young, innocent, and just wants to give you a hug with his mouth.Izzy: Sam BowersSean: Sal WinstonSteven: Tommy Butaccio

Kurt Returns to talk about SeeSo, and is polite enough to hear out Izzy's many pitches for new TV Shows.Izzy: Sam BowersKurt: Stephen James Hanthorne

What initially started as a fireside Chat ends with me catching up with an old friend, and potentially gaining a new co-host.Essex: Mike GospelIzzy: Sam Bowers

Cocoa joins me again to talk more about his aspirations to be "Best in Show", and be the best dog he can be.Cocoa: Daniel EnnionEssex: Mike Gospel

Carter is a cute 4 year old Hedgehog who apparently lives down the street from me.He's turning 5 soon and would love you to come to his party! Carter: Allie GospelEssex: Mike Gospel

Dave returns for this mini episode to discuss how he copes with the pain of missing his loved one. If you see him on the corner of Foster and Sheridan in Chicago, I'd recommend crossing the street.Dave: Logan ColclazierEssex: Mike Gospel

For a ferret, my new friend Spunch sure knows a lot about Weasels. Essex and I investigate.Spunch: Alex GreenEssex: Mike Gospel