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In this episode, we trudge through Operation Dumbo Drop, a 1995 film that somehow makes the chaos of airlifting an elephant into a war zone unbearably dull. We spotlight Tai, the real-life elephant who gave a far more compelling performance than most of the human cast. While the movie struggles to decide if it's a comedy, a war film, or a Disney fever dream, we break down exactly where it goes wrong. Plus, we dig into some behind-the-scenes movie magic and ask the ultimate question: how do you make an elephant movie this boring?The Hoofin' it in Hollywood podcast has been produced by Paul, Audrey, Melissa, and Jordan. Please note that this content is intended for entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are our own.For more information and links to the resources mentioned in this episode, please check the show notes or visit bit.ly/hoofin-hollywood. If you found this episode enjoyable and wish to support the podcast, we kindly ask you to like, subscribe and leave a rating or review on your preferred podcast platform.Source materials. Sources with a ✨ are especially worth checking out.Operation Dumbo Drop (1995) - IMDbTai (elephant) - WikipediaTai - IMDbAsian elephant - Wikipedia✨ Humane Hollywood - Operation Dumbo Drop/Gary Johnson, Tai's trainer, talks about Robert Pattinson, Tai, Water for Elephants and moreHow to Drop the Big One : Movies: Disney makes a leap of faith with ‘Free Willy' director Simon Wincer--and two life-like, animatronic elephants--in ‘Operation Dumbo Drop.'Get to Know the Real Star of Water for Elephants, the Busiest Pachyderm in Show BusinessElephant Airlift The Story Behind 'Dumbo Drop' Is No Less Fantastic Than The Movie | The Spokesman-Review The Making of Operation Dumbo Drop - Jim Morris✨ Tai the Elephant in the Vanity Fair 2013 Hollywood Portfolio - YouTubeGoing Bananas for Elephants!Tai Passes Away✨ Tai the Elephant Dies; PETA Pens Eye-Opening Obituary | Blog✨ Animal Defenders International : : Animals in entertainment : Movie Star Electric ShockedWater for Elephants trainers in new cruelty video claimsWhy we must ban the bullhook - Born FreeNational Animal Protection Organizations, Celebrities Protest Use of Live Elephant in New Film Production | Animal Welfare InstituteOrganizations harities to support elephantsThese three cover different but equally important aspects—sanctuary care, rehabilitation, and conservation, but there are more out there. ✨ The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee ✨ Elephant Nature Park (Thailand) ✨ The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Every life matters. In Nature, nothing is insignificant. Every member of an ecosystem is needed to help that community thrive, yet as humans we often pretend like we are the only ones who matter. There is a lot that the natural world can teach us about caring for each other and our planet. Today we're joined by Melissa Sciacca, US executive director for the globally-respected David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust based in east Africa. The Sheldrick Trust manages large areas of land in Kenya, protecting elephants and rhinos from threats like poaching, and caring for orphaned wildlife before releasing them back into the wild. Melissa gives us a window into the experiences of African wildlife, what we can learn from them, and how we can ensure that these beautiful animals continue to grow in numbers for generations to come. Learn more about the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust at https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/.CHALLENGE: Adopt a species. Pick an animal you love and learn more about the challenges they face and how we can protect them. Take action in whatever way makes sense to you, and share what you learn with others.TAKEAWAYS: 1: We are all members of a global community, and if we can act from that understanding we can change the world. 2: There is a lot to learn from Nature and the animal kingdom which could help us rethink our world for the better. 3: You can be an ambassador for the causes you care about.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources.
Richard Moller is a born and bred Kenyan and is reputational for his hands on approach to wildlife conservation. He has held roles within Lewa Conservancy becoming the Chief Conservation Officer, worked with the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust all culminating in 15 years of extensive experience in this field. Richard then set up the Tsavo Trust ones of Tofauti's valued partners, and he holds a honorary wardens position with the Kenyan Wildlife Service. Richard and Crista discuss the gritty truth of the Tsavo Conservation area where both of us share such passion, the super tuskers elephants with over 100 pound ivory on either side and human-wildlife conflict that so deeply affects all areas of conservation. The 10% fence plan is an initiative that our two organisations are piloting in a hope that together this can bring about lasting change for communities and wildlife on each others door steps. This is a must listen.Inspiring positivity together....Together we make Tofauti.Support the show
Following a trip to South Africa and learning about the threats facing wildlife during a safari, 8-years-old Kate was determined to do something to help the animals who were being harmed by humans and knew she had to also educate young people about this issue. It is for this reason that Kate wrote "Lets go on Safari". A book that provides examples of small-scale, achievable animal advocacy projects that kids can initiate. Profits of the book go to organizations devoted to wildlife conservation, such as the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Jane Goodall Institute and Global Wildlife Conservation. Y not learn more and support Kate: https://www.amazon.ca/Lets-Safari-Kate-Gilman-Williams/dp/1933987278
If any of you are into fashion in film and tv you will love today’s guest! Today Toks chats with Jennifer May Nickel. They talk elephants, architecture and doing what you love. To follow Toks and/ or the podcast on social media head to @ToksOlagundoye on Twitter and/ or @tolykay on Instagram and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ToksOlagundoye or check out her website at www.ToksOlagundoye.com To follow head to @JenniferMayDesigns on Instagram To donate to David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and find out what they do please go to https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/asp/orphans.asp and please follow them at @DSWT on Instagram and Twitter or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thedswt/ To donate to Elephant Nature Park or to find out what they do or how to visit them go to https://www.elephantnaturepark.org/ and follow them at @ElephantNaturePark on Instagram and @ElephantNatureP on Twitter and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheElephantNaturePark/ To check out what I Stand With My Pack does, to donate, to foster or to adopt please go to https://istandwithmypack.org/donate/ and follow them at Instagram: @istandwithmypack Twitter: @iswmp and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/IStandWithMyPack/ To follow the incredible, fierce and gorgeous Aleksandra Schiffer please go to @TheAnimalBabe on Instagram To help victims of the Woolsey Fire please go to the notes for either of our previous two episodes. Thanks so much for listening!
Season 2, episode 4, starring Tom, @yuckytom. This week’s charity of choice is the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Please donate anything you can to this, or your local equivalent. Music in this episode: DMX, Saves the Day, Green Day, Dikembe, Joyce Manor, The Menzingers, Every Time I Die, Northstar, mewithoutYou Theme Song: Interested in Music by … Continue reading S02 E04: Tom; @yuckytom
In this episode I share my moments of connection from a trip to Africa - Kenya and Tanzania - in early 2000. Listen back and journey into an experience of big sky, of time that moves at its own pace, to people who appreciate connection, and a landscape and its creatures that live in balance and peace with each other. Then visit The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to learn more about the wonderful work they do with orphan elephants and how you can support that work through the purchase of their newest book - The Unsung Heroes. Wanna be a guest? Visit my website or DM me on Instagram or my Breathe with Eileen Fein Facebook page to nominate yourself or someone you know who has a moving story of connection to be on the podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Last week I went on one of, if not the, best trips of my life. My wife and I were in Nairobi, then on safari for six nights, 3 each at Borana Lodge and Ngare Serian. This is not a straight recap of the journey but rather a list of takeaways about the experience. 1. GRANDMAS 2. LEARNING 3. GUIDES 4. DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST 5. CONSERVATION 6. NAIROBI 7. SAFETY 8. FART JOKES 9. PARTNER 10. FAMILY TRAVEL 11. MALARIA 12. ANIMALS 13. SOCIAL CONSTRUCT 14. GRUESOME 15. TRAVEL Special thanks to Safaris Unlimited for helping us plan this thing.
Actor, artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist and Edge co-founder John Ellis has just been named an Island Treasure. In this podcast interview, John talks with his daughter Liz about his lifelong interest in art and theater. On the Island John is perhaps best known as co-founder (with the late Frank Buxton) of the Edge Improv troupe, which has been performing monthly at BPA for over 22 years. But he has a number of other talents as well: • As an actor, he has delighted audiences in numerous roles at BPA, such as Nick Bottom in Midsummer Night's Dream and, most recently, as Sir John Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor. • He co-wrote Harry Tracy, a Bainbridge Bandit with fellow Edge troupe member Andrew Shields. • As an artist, he had a brief career as a cartoonist in high school and, more recently, an exhibit of his elephant drawings helped raise money for the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Currently his ravens and monoprints, made under the mentorship of Wendy Orville at BARN, are popular items at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts. • As a devoted community member, John has served on the boards of both the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art and Bainbridge Performing Arts as well as hosting a variety of events for other organizations on the island. But John is also a father, and this podcast gives us a charming glimpse into his relationship with his daughter Liz, who currently serves as Education Director of Bainbridge Performing Arts. Listen here as they reminisce together about John's lifelong contributions to the arts. Credits: BCB guest host: Liz Ellis; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor and social media publisher, Diane Walker.
Actor, artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist and Edge co-founder John Ellis has just been named an Island Treasure. In this podcast interview, John talks with his daughter Liz about his lifelong interest in art and theater. On the Island John is perhaps best known as co-founder (with the late Frank Buxton) of the Edge Improv troupe, which has been performing monthly at BPA for over 22 years. But he has a number of other talents as well: • As an actor, he has delighted audiences in numerous roles at BPA, such as Nick Bottom in Midsummer Night's Dream and, most recently, as Sir John Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor. • He co-wrote Harry Tracy, a Bainbridge Bandit with fellow Edge troupe member Andrew Shields. • As an artist, he had a brief career as a cartoonist in high school and, more recently, an exhibit of his elephant drawings helped raise money for the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Currently his ravens and monoprints, made under the mentorship of Wendy Orville at BARN, are popular items at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts. • As a devoted community member, John has served on the boards of both the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art and Bainbridge Performing Arts as well as hosting a variety of events for other organizations on the island. But John is also a father, and this podcast gives us a charming glimpse into his relationship with his daughter Liz, who currently serves as Education Director of Bainbridge Performing Arts. Listen here as they reminisce together about John's lifelong contributions to the arts. Credits: BCB guest host: Liz Ellis; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor and social media publisher, Diane Walker.
There is no Joe for this week’s episode! BUT! Vicky did invite two fascinating guests onto the show, Lin Armstrong and Lucy Read from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Why? Because charity! In this week’s episode, we learn about how businesses can create a mutually beneficial partnership with their charity of choice and give back to a cause that they care about and love. Key Takeaways: [0:55] Vicky always tells her clients not to work for free, so what should they do about charity?! [1:45] Who is Lin? She does marketing for her non-profit clients, Lucy and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. [3:05] Who is Lucy and what role does she play in the non-profit? [4:25] How can an entrepreneur help a charity? [6:00] How does Lucy work with the public to raise awareness and money? [7:40] Since Lucy’s work is very social, it makes sense to promote their non-profit on social media. [7:55] Lin believes if you can get it right with social media, it becomes a great asset and tool. [8:50] How does Lucy use social media with the businesses the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust collaborates with? [10:15] How does Lucy get engagement active and alive? [11:45] What does the non-profit look for in a business partner? [12:55] Why would Lucy and her team reject a business and not want to work with them? [14:20] What other businesses does Lin personally work with? [17:30] There are quite a lot of interesting and fun ways you can help out a charity. You don’t have to just give them cash or your time! [17:45] Lin currently is looking for a charity partner for her business clients. [19:55] Lin’s niche is corporate social responsibility services. What does that entail exactly? [22:00] How does Lin help charities and businesses get the most out of their partnership? [23:20] What creative fundraising ideas have Lucy and her team come up with thus far? [26:15] Vicky has a free PDF guide towards working with charities. [26:55] Final thoughts from both Lin and Lucy. Mentioned in This Episode: Businessforsuperheroes.com Businessforsuperheroes.com/inner-circle Businessforsuperheroes.com/borrow-my-brain Businessforsuperheroes.com/CSR1 The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Catching Waves
Amid the slaughter of African elephants by poachers, a Kenyan-British woman became the first to successfully hand-rear orphaned baby African elephants . As infants, elephants are dependent on their mother's milk and are extremely vulnerable. Without their mothers, orphans struggle to survive. In 1987 Dame Daphne Sheldrick worked out a formula that can keep them alive. The charity she set up, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, has now raised over 200 orphaned elephants in Kenya.. Photo: Feeding time for orphaned elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust nursery in Nairobi, Kenya (AFP/Getty Images)
Amid the slaughter of African elephants by poachers, a Kenyan-British woman became the first to successfully hand-rear orphaned baby African elephants . As infants, elephants are dependent on their mother's milk and are extremely vulnerable. Without their mothers, orphans struggle to survive. In 1987 Dame Daphne Sheldrick worked out a formula that can keep them alive. The charity she set up, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, has now raised over 200 orphaned elephants in Kenya.. Photo: Feeding time for orphaned elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust nursery in Nairobi, Kenya (AFP/Getty Images)
Elephant are under siege and being slaughtered at an unprecedented rate, and it will only through public pressure on policy and politics that will change this issue, educate those who live with elephants as to their living value, and to those who would chose to destroy them for human greed. Today we bring you filmmaker Timothy Gorski of Rattle the Cage Productions and creator of How I Became an Elephant, the story of a 14yo girl from California who inspires a movement to save elephants through a life-altering journey to Southeast Asia, and the musical composer team of Cody Westheimer and Julia Newmann, whose compositions continue to bring further emotion and context to the imagery and message to many films including The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Tonight Bards Logic welcomes award winning composer Julia Newmann.http://www.julianewmann.com/ You have heard her music on the television series "Bones" in which she was honored with an ASCAP Film and Television Music Award for her work on the series. In addition, she also composed music for Fox's spinoff series, "The Finder." She is also known for her works on the films Blood Diamond, Michael Clayton, I Am Legend, and The Happening and many more ( check out her website). Recently, she has also been composing music for videos for the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ut44NRbZ640 https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/asp/orphan_profile.asp?N=284
If you donate to the Organization or Sponsor a Baby Elephant go to the link below and send me a message telling me about it. I will give you a shout out on the show! http://www.bardslogicpoliticaltalk.com/#!contact/c1z0x http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org Rebroadcast: Bards Logic is happy to welcome Nancy Hattabaugh- Secretary and Treasurer of the U.S. Friends of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Angela Godinho- Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Board member, and Julia Newmann http://www.julianewmann.com/ . The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is an organization dedicated to saving baby elephants, wildlife conservation & education, and the fight against poaching. "The Trust has played an extremely significant role in Kenya's conservation effort since it was founded in 1977, speaking out when necessary on controversial issues and stepping in unobtrusively and rapidly to bridge a gap or meet a shortfall that jeopardizes wildlife during times of Governmental economic constraints." The Organization has also been featured on National Geographic, Animal Planet, and CBS 60 Minutes.
If you donate to the Organization or Sponsor a Baby Elephant go to the link below and send me a message telling me about it. I will give you a shout out on the show! http://www.bardslogicpoliticaltalk.com/#!contact/c1z0x http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org Bards Logic is happy to welcome Nancy Hattabaugh- Secretary and Treasurer of the U.S. Friends of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Angela Godinho- Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Board member, and Julia Newmann http://www.julianewmann.com/ . The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is an organization dedicated to saving baby elephants, wildlife conservation & education, and the fight against poaching. "The Trust has played an extremely significant role in Kenya's conservation effort since it was founded in 1977, speaking out when necessary on controversial issues and stepping in unobtrusively and rapidly to bridge a gap or meet a shortfall that jeopardizes wildlife during times of Governmental economic constraints." The Organization has also been featured on National Geographic, Animal Planet, and CBS 60 Minutes.
If you donate to the Organization or Sponsor a Baby Elephant go to the link below and send me a message telling me about it. I will give you a shout out on the show! https://www.bardslogicpoliticaltalk.com/#!bardslogicpolitalkhome/mainPage http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org Bards Logic is happy to welcome Nancy Hattabaugh- Secretary and Treasurer of the U.S. Friends of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Angela Godinho- Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Board member, and Julia Newmann http://www.julianewmann.com/ . The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is an organization dedicated to saving baby elephants, wildlife conservation & education, and the fight against poaching. "The Trust has played an extremely significant role in Kenya's conservation effort since it was founded in 1977, speaking out when necessary on controversial issues and stepping in unobtrusively and rapidly to bridge a gap or meet a shortfall that jeopardizes wildlife during times of Governmental economic constraints." The Organization has also been featured on National Geographic, Animal Planet, and CBS 60 Minutes.
If you donate to the Organization or Sponsor a Baby Elephant go to the link below and send me a message telling me about it. I will give you a shout out on the show! http://www.bardslogicpoliticaltalk.com/#!contact/c1z0x http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org Bards Logic is happy to welcome Nancy Hattabaugh- Secretary and Treasurer of the U.S. Friends of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Angela Godinho- Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Board member, and Julia Newmann http://www.julianewmann.com/ . The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is an organization dedicated to saving baby elephants, wildlife conservation & education, and the fight against poaching. "The Trust has played an extremely significant role in Kenya's conservation effort since it was founded in 1977, speaking out when necessary on controversial issues and stepping in unobtrusively and rapidly to bridge a gap or meet a shortfall that jeopardizes wildlife during times of Governmental economic constraints." The Organization has also been featured on National Geographic, Animal Planet, and CBS 60 Minutes.
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