TDI Live

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie as they discuss…    -What’s New at TDI: Exciting new products and an exciting birth at our shop! -The story about how scientists are trying to turn tarantula venom into a painkiller as a substitute for opioids! -The myth that snakes kill their prey by asphyxiation! -The Dark Knight Satellite conspiracy theory! -and Matt, Bill, and Stephanie take a difficult Earth Day Quiz in celebration of the holiday!   Song Title & Artist: “Sunday” by Jack Thweatt

In this week’s episode, join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI: Quarantine craziness & New Products! -The story of a Tree Frog and a Green Tree Python that live together -The myth that many reptiles, amphibians, and some fish have a “third eye”! -The conspiracy theory that the government spies on us through our electronic devices! -and we all attempt a brand new batch of Tongue Twisters!   Song Title & Artist: “Be Somebody” by Icarus

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie on this week’s episode as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI? – Cool new products, an upcoming show, and our expanded fish section! -The news story of someone attempting to smuggle almost 200 Galapagos Tortoise babies out of the Galapagos Islands -The myth that snakes without rattles rattle their tails to imitate rattlesnakes! -The mysteries and conspiracies about the Suez Canal Incident -And we play a new game of “Spot the Real News Headline”!   Song Title & Artist: “Saviors” by Rex Banner

We'll be back next week with a brand new episode for you guys, but in the meantime, let's look back at some memorable TDI moments!   Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie on this week’s episode as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI: Christmas Shopping Info & Christmas Eve hours! -The news story of the viral video of a huge alligator stealing ducks from duck hunters! -The myth that the average person swallows 8 spiders a year! - The many mysteries of the Denver Airport! -And we look back on some memorable TDI moments throughout the years!   Song Title & Artist: “Change the Mood” by Above Envy

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie on this week’s episode as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI: Attending the Global Pet Expo! -The news story of a reptile breeder that produced a ball python with 3 emoji faces on its body! -The debate on whether or not it is dangerous for a tortoise to be stuck upside-down! -The mystery of Salton Lake in California -And we all take part in a VERY challenging Spelling Bee!   Song Title & Artist: “Better than Life” by Oliver Dodge

*some of this week's audio is is slightly distorted*   Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie in this week's episode as they discuss...   -What's New in the World of TDI -The news story of a family being woken up at 1am by a scaly intruder in their home! -The myth that St. Patrick banished all the snakes out of Ireland! -The mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls! -And we all play a St. Patrick's day edition of Would You Rather?   Song Title & Artist: “Do It For You” by Guesthouse

Join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Heather in this week’s episode as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI – Cool new products and cool new incoming plants! -The news story of a former zookeeper being arrested for stealing endangered tortoises from the zoo and selling them! -The debate on whether or not you should try to get rid of wild snakes in your yard! - The mystery of the “Shadow People” -And we all play a fun game of “Never Have I Ever”   Song Title & Artist “Change the Mood” by Above Envy

Join, Matt, Bill, Heather, Stephanie, and special guest Chelsea in this week’s episode as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI – 2 new additions to our team! -The news story about snakes that eat the organs out of frogs while they’re still alive! -The debate on whether reptile kits are a good way to get everything you need for your pet reptile! -The mystery of the Dyatlov Pass Incident -and we play a fun game of “Fact or Fiction”   Song Title & Artist: “Superman Soul” by Rex Banner

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie as they discuss…   -What’s New in the World of TDI: Upcoming shows and the motel from hell! -The news story of Florida’s possible upcoming ban on several popular reptile species! -The myth that pet store reptile enclosures are a good example of how to keep your pet reptile! -Our conspiracy theories on the solar panels in space! -And we all play a fun Throwback Quiz!   Song Title & Artist: “Best Laid Plans” by Castlefield

On today’s episode, we join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie as they discuss… -What’s New at TDI: New Frog Food & the upcoming Show Me Snakes Reptile Show!-Iguanas falling out of trees in Florida due to cold temperatures!-The myth/debate that bearded dragons can get hydrated through their vent!-Bill’s theories on the existence of giants!-And Matt gets VERY riled up in a game of “What If”! Song Title & Artist: “Sing!” by Coyote Choir

Join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Heather in this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: 3 shows in a row approaching and the Global Pet Expo!-The news story of a zoo letting people name cockroaches after exes and watching them get fed to animals for Valentine’s Day!-The debate on keeping water bowls in desert reptiles’ tanks!-The mystery of spontaneous combustion!-And we play a game of Would You Rather: Valentine’s Day Edition! Song Title & Artist: “Love is Where You Are” by Kadesh

Join, Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Heather as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: Upcoming shows and the pet industry surge of 2020!-The news story of the world’s smallest reptile found with super-sized genitalia!-The debate on breeding for scaleless reptiles!-The conspiracy about the recent stock market craziness!-And we test our knowledge of Groundhog’s Day in a fun quiz! Song Title & Artist: “Thunder” by Far West

Because we didn't record a new podcast this week, we'd like to feature episode 35 today!

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie on this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI – Upcoming Show Me Snakes show in Kansas City, MO!-The news story of a glow-in-the-dark gecko!-The debate on power feeding snakes!-Inauguration Day Fun Facts!-And we all compete in a challenging Spelling Bee! Song Title & Artist: “I Got You” by BB Thomaz

On this week’s episode, join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Heather as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI – An upcoming show and brand new products!-The news story of scientists finally finding a female of a super endangered turtle species out in the wild!-The debate on keeping herps you find in the wild as pets!-The theory of the Double Slit Experiment! (this will blow your mind!)-And we play a VERY challenging game of Danger Word! Song Title & Artist: “I Only Watch it for the Weather” by the Delegates

TDI Live: Episode 71 – A Pre-Packaged Spider, Are Snakes Deaf?, & the Mystery of the Milky Sea! Join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Heather on this week’s episode as they discuss…-What’s New in the World of TDI? – TDI antics and Bill’s Birthday!-The news story of an Australian woman finding a giant spider in her prepackaged gingerbread house!-The myth that snakes are deaf and cannot hear!-The mystery of the Milky Sea phenomenon!-and we all play a challenging game of Tongue Twisters! Song Title & Artist: “Stars in Your Eyes” by John Coggins

Happy New Year, everyone!  On this week’s episode, join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI – New products and TDI memories from 2020!-The new story of a Florida python hunter who uses snake eggs to make Christmas cookies!-The myth that reptiles are sedentary pets and don’t need mental stimulation!-The mystery of the Mothman!-And we test Matt, Bill, and Stephanie’s knowledge of the New Year’s holiday in a fun quiz! Song Title & Artist: “New Year’s Day” by Michael Shynes

On this Christmas Eve, join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Heather as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: New products and a new type of cricket feeder!-The news story about the possibility of pythons becoming a new menu item in Florida!-The myth that daddy long legs are some of the most venomous spiders but their fangs are too short to bite!-The conspiracy of the Gateway Arch being able to control weather!-And we play a fun game of Getting to Know You: Christmas Edition! Song Title & Artist: “Can You Hear The Sleigh Bells” by Ofer Koren

This week, we weren't able to record a new episode for you guys so here's a throwback to Episode 43 from May 28, 2020.Stay tuned for a brand new episode next week! ----Join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie in this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: Microhabitats are here!-The news story of Hitler’s pet alligator passing away at a VERY old age!-The news story of a husband who used a snake to murder his wife!-The myth that chameleons change their color to blend in with their background!-The mystery of using reptiles to smuggle drugs!-And we all play a riveting game of “Danger Word”! Song Title & Artist: “Just Woke Up” by Bamtone

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie on this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: Christmas Shopping Info & Christmas Eve hours!-The news story of the viral video of a huge alligator stealing ducks from duck hunters!-The myth that the average person swallows 8 spiders a year!- The many mysteries of the Denver Airport!-And we look back on some memorable TDI moments throughout the years! Song Title & Artist: “Change the Mood” by Above Envy

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie in this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: Black Friday success & a TDI birthday!-The news story of the rescue of several cold-stunned sea turtles from Cape Cod over Thanksgiving!-The myth that piranhas will attack you if you put your hand in their tank!-The mysterious monoliths in Utah and Romania!-And we play an entertaining game of Would You Rather! Song Title & Artist: “This Kind of Crazy” by John Coggins

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: A few Black Friday sale reveals and more reptile shows!-The news story of a man who saved his pet puppy from a wild alligator!-The debate on whether or not you should dress up your pet reptiles!-The conspiracy of national corporations turning the masses into addicts!-And we test Matt, Bill and Stephanie’s knowledge of Thanksgiving in a Thanksgiving Day quiz! Song Title & Artist: “Holiday” by Labelled Dead

Join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, & Heather as they discuss-What’s new in the world of TDI! – Black Friday hype & upcoming shows!-The news story of an accidental discovery of bullet-tongue amphibians!-The debate on whether water turtles make great beginner pets!-Conspiracies on the deaths of different celebrities!-And Matt, Bill, & Stephanie take part in a challenging Spelling Bee! Song Title & Artist: “Famous” by Atomiks

Join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Heather in this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: upcoming shows & Back Friday hype!-The news story of a type of “self-cloning” crayfish taking over around the world!-The debate on whether or not reptiles make good pets for younger kids!-The mystery of Jack the Ripper!-And we test our knowledge of Veterans Day in a fun quiz! Song Title & Artist: “Flow” by Compass and Cavern

Join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Heather on this week’s episode as they discuss -What’s New in the World of TDI: Shows, shows, and more shows and a funny garbage truck story!-The news story of a chameleon species found once again after not being seen for 100 years!-The debate on whether you should take your pet reptiles outside or not!-The conspiracy theory on the Rh factor in blood having an alien origin!-and we try really hard to stump Matt when we play a fun game of Tongue Twisters! Song Title & Artist: “Saturdays” by Zac Crook

Join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Heather on this week’s episode as they discuss… - What’s New in the World of TDI: Strange restrictions during the time of COVID!-The story of a family’s cat finding and bringing them a 2 headed snake in Florida!-The debate on the best way to get a snake to let go of you if it bites you!-The mystery of the biblical Tower of Babel!-And we test our brain power by taking a Logic Quiz! Song Title & Artist: "Cutting Corners" by Iris Hill

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie on this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI – a very entertaining story about light fixtures!-The news story about people who volunteer to be “tortoise snugglers” at the Columbus Zoo!-Whether or not it’s a myth that painted shells are bad for hermit crabs!-The Black Helicopter conspiracy theory!-And for Reptile Awareness Day, we see if Matt, Bill, and Stephanie can Name That Reptile when given the species name! Song Title & Artist: “Holiday” by Labelled Dead

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie in this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: Great experiences at reptile shows and not so great ones at Disney World!-The news story of the record-breaking Burmese Python caught in Florida!-The debate on force feeding and how it differs from assist feeding!-The mystery of PORTALS!-And we all play a tame game of Would You Rather? Song Title & Artist: “Growing Pains” by Labelled Dead

We are BACK, everybody!In today’s episode, join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: A hilarious story from our show in Tennessee this past weekend!-The news story about how fake sea turtle eggs are used to track egg thieves!-The myth that pet reptiles and amphibians don’t need vet care that pet dogs and cats do!-The Men in Black conspiracy!-And we all play a fun game of “Getting to Know You”! Song Title & Artist: “Nice Day” by Lightboys

Join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, & Heather on this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: How our latest reptile show went and future shows!-The reptile news story of a man in England wearing a large boa as a mask on a bus!-The debate on using walnut shell vs. sand for a desert substrate!-The mystery of the predictions of Nostradamus!-And we all play a fun game of Tongue Twisters! Song Title & Artist: “The Future is Now” by MARLOE

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie in this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: How the NARBC went, an upcoming show change, and Eric’s a dad!-The local reptile news story of a 50+-year-old ball python laying a mysterious clutch of eggs!-The newspaper/paper towel vs. natural substrate as bedding debate!-The mysteries and conspiracies about direct energy weapons!-And we find out how much Bill, Matt, and Stephanie know about the Labor Day Holiday in a quiz! Song Title & Artist: “Never Give Up My Fire” by Ben Goldstein

Join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Heather on this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI – NARBC prep and another upcoming show!-The news story of a woman having to have a snake removed from her throat, which somehow turns into a story about Bill’s experience with Jack Daniels!-The debate on which is better for a reptile: under tank heaters or overhead heat bulbs!-The mystery of the Dark Web and Deep Web!-And Matt, Bill, and Stephanie compete in a tricky Spelling Bee! Song Title & Artist: “Talking the Talk” by Duffmusiq

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie in this week’s entertaining episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI – 3 weeks of reptile shows, NARBC!-The news story of a dino who bit off more than it could chew! (which somehow turns into a story about how Bill went to jail)!-The debate on whether tortoises should be allowed to roam freely around the house!-The mystery of the Georgia Guidestones!-And we all compete in a tough game of Danger Word! Song Title & Artist: “Prisoner” by Michael Shynes

Join Matt, Bill, Stephanie, & Heather in this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: A whole bunch of upcoming shows!-The news story of a bunch of male tarantulas starting their migration in Colorado!-The debate on whether you can keep betta fish with each other and with other fish!-The mystery and conspiracy of a Dwarf Island in China!-And we all play a fun game of “Would You Rather?”! Song Title & Artist: “235 Are You Alive” by Michael Shynes

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie on this week’s podcast as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: Kentucky Show Me Snakes & a couple of new products!-The news story of the Tuatara’s genome finally being mapped!-The debate on chameleons in glass cages-Our conspiracy theories on the explosion in Beruit-and Matt, Bill, & Stephanie test their knowledge for Lizard Day by taking a Lizard Quiz! Song Title & Artist: “I’m a Boss” by Benj Heard

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie as they celebrate TDI Live’s 1 Year Anniversary and discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI – improvements to our online presence, new line of t-shirts are in!-The news story of a huge lizard that wanders into a bar, causing a panic-The myth that if you give a small lizard or snake too much space in their enclosure, they won’t be able to find their food!-Dinosaur mysteries-and we all play a fun game of “Getting to Know You” Song Title & Artist: “Having a Good Day” by Benj Heard

-Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie in this week’s episode as the discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI! – New faces at the shop!-The news story of scientists finding out the Komodo Dragons like to play!-The myth of raining frogs!-The mystery of reincarnation-And we all play a fun game of Tongue Twisters! Song Title & Artist “Sweat It Out” by Bamtone

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie on this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: Reptile Shows & New Shirts!-The news stories of a man being caught with 53 tarantulas in a hotel room and a dying goldfish nursed back to health-The myth that bird eater tarantulas commonly eat birds in the wild-The Change Shortage conspiracy!-and we all play a fun game of “Getting to Know You!” Song Title & Artist: “I Can See the Coast” by Bamtone

We’re BAAACK! Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie on this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: Rewards at Shows & New Products!-The reptile headline of a Komodo Dragon undergoing surgery to remove a water bottle from its stomach!-The myth that mealworms are hard for Crested Geckos to digest!-The mystery of Easter Island and its statues!-And we all play a fun game of Danger Word! Song Title & Artist: “Do It for You” by Guesthouse

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie on this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New at TDI? – Brand new products, reptile shows, and lots of changes!-The news story of an “80 lb” dead iguana found in a pizza restaurant’s freezer during an inspection!-Whether or not female reptiles can lay fertile eggs without breeding with a male!-The mystery of the Mandela Effect-And Matt, Bill, Stephanie, and Stella compete in a Spelling Bee! Song Title & Artist: “Something New” by Bamtone

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: An upcoming reptile show!-A video showing a pair of Komodo dragons destroying a robotic pig spy camera!-The recent discovery of a fossil of a record-breaking dinosaur egg! -The debate on cutting reptile eggs vs letting them hatch naturally!-An update on the treasure hunt story from a few weeks ago!-The mystery of the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, and other cryptids! And we all play a fun game of “Would You Rather?”! Song Title & Artist: “Back to 95” by Michael Shynes

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie in this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI? – Super popular products and an upcoming show!-The news story of Cane Toad populations on the rise in Florida!-The news story of a rediscovered lizard after 130 years!-The debate on whether to keep live or fake plants in your animal’s tank!-Our theories on GMO foods!-And Matt, Bill, and Stephanie take a challenging quiz on fruits & vegetables for National Eat Your Vegetables Day and Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month! Song Title & Artist: “Feeling Alright” by Bamtone

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie on this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: Our first reptile show in months!-The news story about a Spanish porn star arrested for a man’s death in a ritual involving toad poison!-Whether or not poison dart frogs can be poisonous in captivity!-The mystery of the hidden treasure box in the Rocky Mountains and its discovery this week after a 10 year treasure hunt!-And we all play a fun game of “What If?”! Song Title & Artist: “Life to Live” by Bamtone

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie in this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: Inventory & Show Me Snakes!-Reptiles in the Headlines: A Turtle Crashes Through the Windshield of a Car on the Highway!-The myth that tortoises will flip other overturned tortoises back over to help them out!-The mysteries of King Tut’s tomb and other Egyptian curses!-and we all play a fun game of Tongue Twisters! Song Title & Artist: “Jaan” by Sharabina

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie in this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: Microhabitats are here!-The news story of Hitler’s pet alligator passing away at a VERY old age!-The news story of a husband who used a snake to murder his wife!-The myth that chameleons change their color to blend in with their background!-The mystery of using reptiles to smuggle drugs!-And we all play a riveting game of “Danger Word”! Song Title & Artist: “Just Woke Up” by Bamtone

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie on this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: Lots of cool new fish and shrimp, plus lots of new products!-The news story of wild Argentine Black and White Tegus invading Georgia!-The debate on whether venomous snakes should be kept as pets!-The mysteries of the wormwood plant!-And we celebrate World Bee Day with another fun Spelling Bee! Song Title & Artist: “Stargazer” by Compass and Cavern

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie in this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: New products and Sally’s successful egg laying!-The reptile headline of a lizard that had the largest impaction ever seen!-The debate on the ethics of breeding spider ball pythons!-The mystery of the Baltic Sea Anomaly!-And we all play a fun game of “Would You Rather?”! Song Title & Artist: “Ready for Anything” by Landon Austin

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie in this week’s episode as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: Trying to keep up with demand!-The news story of an Australian man who wrestled a python naked to save a pet kitten!-The debate on whether or not Leopard Geckos need UVB lighting!-The mystery of the crying Mary statues!-and we all play a fun game of “What If’! Song Title & Artist: “Better Times” by Bamtone

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, & Stephanie as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: Tons of New Products!!!-The story of a Florida company making face masks out of different kinds of reptile skin!-The debate on letting your reptiles drink tap water!-The newly-released UFO videos from the Pentagon!-And we test Matt, Bill, & Stephanie’s reptile knowledge in a fun Reptile Quiz! Song Title & Artist: “No Matter How Hard We Try” by Moon

Join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie as they discuss… -What’s New at TDI: Exciting new products and an exciting birth at our shop!-The story about how scientists are trying to turn tarantula venom into a painkiller as a substitute for opioids!-The myth that snakes kill their prey by asphyxiation!-The Dark Knight Satellite conspiracy theory!-and Matt, Bill, and Stephanie take a difficult Earth Day Quiz in celebration of the holiday! Song Title & Artist: “Sunday” by Jack Thweatt

In this week’s episode, join Matt, Bill, Heather, and Stephanie as they discuss… -What’s New in the World of TDI: Quarantine craziness & New Products!-The story of a Tree Frog and a Green Tree Python that live together-The myth that many reptiles, amphibians, and some fish have a “third eye”!-The conspiracy theory that the government spies on us through our electronic devices!-and we all attempt a brand new batch of Tongue Twisters! Song Title & Artist: “Be Somebody” by Icarus