Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Parker

We sit down with Michael Parker (writer of Don't Thank Me For My Service -- Allow me to Explain) to discuss his book and more.

Bear attacks in Japan have been in the news a lot recently. There have been over 220 attacks so far this year, and a record 13 people dead. Why is this happening? And what can be done about it? There’s a lot of information out there, and it’s hard to separate fact from fiction when it comes to conflicts with wildlife. So I made two quick phone calls: one to a reporter from The New York Times and another to a Japanese bear biologist to figure out what’s really going on. Guests:Javier C. Hernández, Tokyo Bureau Chief for the New York TimesMasahiro (Masa) Ohnishi, Principle Research Scientist at the Wildlife Management Office in Japan Enjoy BONUS CONTENT and help us continue to create this special immersive storytelling by joining THE WILD Patreon community at www.patreon.com/chrismorganwildlife and you can donate to KUOW at kuow.org/donate/thewild. Thank you. Follow us on Instagram @chrismorganwildlife and @thewildpod for more adventures and behind the scenes action! THE WILD is a production of KUOW in Seattle in partnership with Chris Morgan Wildlife and Wildlife Media. It is produced by Matt Martin and Lucy Soucek, and edited by Jim Gates. It is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 20, 2025 Everything Co-op launches its spotlight on the 2025 Innovation Award recipients with Michael Parker and Lindsey Lusher Shute, co-founders of Farm Generations Cooperative. In this interview, Michael and Lindsey discuss how Farm Generations empowers its members through GrownBy, their farmer-owned software platform, and how the Innovation Award will help advance their mission. Lindsey Lusher Shute co-founded the National Young Farmers Coalition and served as its executive director for a decade. She is also an owner of Hearty Roots Farm, a diversified vegetable and livestock farm in New York's Hudson Valley. During her tenure at Young Farmers, Lindsey built a national network of 150,000 farmers and advocates, advancing grassroots efforts around land access, conservation, credit, student debt, and farmer training. She has delivered keynote addresses at conferences nationwide. Michael Parker has built a diverse career spanning agriculture, food, entrepreneurship, and education. A first-generation farmer, he is currently developing a grassfed beef operation in Cooperstown, NY. Mike also works on land access and business services initiatives with the National Young Farmers Coalition and oversees a farm viability grant program and business planning course for the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. He holds a B.S. in Accounting and Operations Information Management from Georgetown University. Farm Generations Cooperative is dedicated to empowering local farmers and fostering transparency throughout the food supply chain. Blending innovative technology with agricultural traditions, the cooperative strives to create a more just and sustainable future for food producers and consumers alike. In 2019, the cooperative launched GrownBy, the first free, farmer-owned software platform designed for local farm sales. By connecting growers directly with customers across the country, GrownBy promotes fair, efficient exchanges and helps small farmers succeed collectively strengthening local communities and building a more resilient agricultural system. The Co-op Innovation Award honors organizations that strengthen food, housing, and worker co-ops. Each year, recipients receive up to $50,000 to expand cooperative development, drive shared prosperity, and build lasting community impact through innovative collaboration.

JAWS can only mean one thing! The movie that forever changed how we feel about sharks. It did me, that’s for sure. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the movie, we thought it might be time to help separate fact from fiction in a fun way……by playing audio clips from the movie and having a real shark expert react to them and tell us the truth about how dangerous they are, how sharks really think, why there’s been a surge in sightings in recent years, and so much more. Spoiler alert: you may or may not sleep better after this episode. Join me as I “dive deep” on sharks with Amani Webber-Schultz. Enjoy BONUS CONTENT and help us continue to create this special immersive storytelling by joining THE WILD Patreon community at www.patreon.com/chrismorganwildlife and you can donate to KUOW at kuow.org/donate/thewild. Thank you. THE WILD is a production of KUOW in Seattle in partnership with Chris Morgan Wildlife and Wildlife Media. It is produced by Matt Martin and Lucy Soucek, and edited by Jim Gates. It is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker. Follow us on Instagram @chrismorganwildlife and @thewildpod for more adventures and behind the scenes action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 1:18-25 - Michael Parker - 07.12.25 by Wollongong Baptist Church

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the A-D2 & Private brackets for a semifinal preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 2A & A-D1 brackets for a semifinal preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

“Life is earth, animated.” When I heard this statement for the first time it made me think about my relationship to our planet differently. That all life on earth is part of a giant feedback loop, a process of self-creation that has been ongoing for billions of years. This is the idea that Ferris Jabr explores in his book, Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life. Jabr traveled the world to find examples of this creation: from climbing a colossal tower over the Amazon to tunneling a mile underground towards the core of the earth. Ferris now believes that life doesn’t just exist on this planet, but that the planet itself is alive. Enjoy BONUS CONTENT and help us continue to create this special immersive storytelling by joining THE WILD Patreon community at www.patreon.com/chrismorganwildlife and you can donate to KUOW at kuow.org/donate/thewild. Thank you. THE WILD is a production of KUOW in Seattle in partnership with Chris Morgan Wildlife and Wildlife Media. It is produced by Matt Martin and Lucy Soucek, and edited by Jim Gates. It is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker. Follow us on Instagram @chrismorganwildlife and @thewildpod for more adventures and behind the scenes action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 4A & 3A brackets for a semifinal preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 6A & 5A brackets for a semifinal preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the A-D2 brackets for a 3rd round preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

hris Parker and Michael Parker go through the Private (A-3A) brackets for a 3rd round preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 2A brackets for a 3rd round preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the A-D1 brackets for a 3rd round preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 4A brackets for a 3rd round preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 3A brackets for a 3rd round preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 6A brackets for a 3rd round preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 5A brackets for a 3rd round preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 3A-A Private brackets for a 2nd round preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the A-D1 brackets for a 2nd round preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the A-D2 brackets for a 2nd round preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 2A brackets for a 2nd round preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 3A brackets for a 2nd round preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

This is not an easy story to tell. In the town where I live, Bellingham, Washington, there’s a beautiful urban creek. It flows just four miles from a lake, through a city park, down through the town to the sea. But in the summer of 1999, disaster struck. A gasoline pipeline ruptured, causing an explosion. Young lives were lost, and the creek and the ecosystems around it were obliterated. But amid the destruction, amid all the loss, the creek found a way to find life again. And the people of Bellingham somehow found a way to move forward. This is a story about the strength of the human spirit and how a community, a creek, and the once-thriving forest that it passed through began to recover after losing so much. We would like to dedicate this episode to the memory of Liam Wood, Wade King and Stephen Tsiorvas. Our hearts go out to their families. Enjoy BONUS CONTENT and help us continue to create this special immersive storytelling by joining THE WILD Patreon community at www.patreon.com/chrismorganwildlife and you can donate to KUOW at kuow.org/donate/thewild. Thank you. THE WILD is a production of KUOW in Seattle in partnership with Chris Morgan Wildlife and Wildlife Media. It is produced by Matt Martin and Lucy Soucek, and edited by Jim Gates. It is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker. We'll be back in your feed in two weeks on December 2. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday! Follow us on Instagram @chrismorganwildlife and @thewildpod for more adventures and behind the scenes action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 4A brackets for a 2nd round preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 5A brackets for a 2nd round preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 6A brackets for a 2nd round preview of the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict winners.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the A-D2 & Private brackets for the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict first round winners. They also pick who they think will win the state championships.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the A-D1 bracket for the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict first round winners. They also pick who they think will win the state championships.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Have you ever wondered why your dog takes such a long time to sniff a patch of grass? Or why flies buzz around so sporadically? It’s because most of what a creature actually senses is invisible to us. They perceive their world as differently as we perceive our own. Pulitzer Prize winning science writer Ed Yong wrote a book about this called An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us. Join me for a fun conversation with Ed about the astonishing ways animals sense the world around us. From birds that navigate the open ocean by smell, to penguins that sense vibrations underground. By learning how animals perceive their world, it just might change the way we perceive them, and make us look at our own world a little differently. Check out our episode about AI and Animal Communication: Digital Dr. Dolittle: decoding animal conversations with artificial intelligence. Enjoy BONUS CONTENT and help us continue to create this special immersive storytelling by joining THE WILD Patreon community at www.patreon.com/chrismorganwildlife and you can donate to KUOW at kuow.org/donate/thewild. Thank you. Follow us on Instagram @chrismorganwildlife and @thewildpod for more adventures and behind the scenes action! THE WILD is a production of KUOW in Seattle in partnership with Chris Morgan Wildlife and Wildlife Media. It is produced by Matt Martin and Lucy Soucek, and edited by Jim Gates. It is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 2A bracket for the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict first round winners. They also pick who they think will win the state championships.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 3A bracket for the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict first round winners. They also pick who they think will win the state championships.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

We’re raising a generation surrounded by noise, opinions, and algorithms — but how do we teach kids to actually think for themselves? Dr Justin Coulson talks with headmaster and author Michael Parker about helping children (and ourselves) escape echo chambers, stretch attention spans, and develop true independent thought in the age of AI and endless scrolling. KEY POINTS: Why attention span is the #1 obstacle to deep thinking How social media and “influencer logic” shape young minds The surprising role of boredom and debate in critical thinking Practical ways to nurture reflection and focus at home Why AI might help—or hurt—our children’s ability to think independently QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:“Stop listening to the loudest and most extreme voices. Start thinking for yourself.” — Michael Parker RESOURCES MENTIONED: Thinking for Yourself by Michael Parker and Fiona Morrison More parenting insights at happyfamilies.com.au ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS: Stretch your child’s attention span with longer, screen-free activities. Encourage respectful debates and devil’s advocate questions at home. Expose your family to multiple perspectives—especially those you disagree with. Model reflective thinking out loud when you make decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 4A bracket for the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict first round winners. They also pick who they think will win the state championships.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 5A bracket for the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict first round winners. They also pick who they think will win the state championships.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Chris Parker and Michael Parker go through the 6A bracket for the GHSA Football State Playoffs and make an attempt to predict first round winners. They also pick who they think will win the state championships.Disclaimer: We have no idea what we are talking about, but provide good bulletin board material and have fun!  Use us for bulletin board material if necessary!

Blink and you’ll miss ‘em! In this episode we get to know hummingbirds eyeball-to-eyeball. The world of the hummingbird is changing fast in the deserts of Arizona. So much so that even an animal as quick as a hummingbird is struggling to keep up. Native plant ecosystems that make up the nectar landscape that hummingbirds use to migrate are shrinking. Join me as I travel to the mountains and deserts of the American Southwest with two experts to experience how these tiny but tough little birds manage to survive in such a harsh environment. And I get to experience these acrobatic marvels more up close and personal than I ever imagined possible. Enjoy BONUS CONTENT and help us continue to create this special immersive storytelling by joining THE WILD Patreon community at www.patreon.com/chrismorganwildlife and you can donate to KUOW at kuow.org/donate/thewild. Thank you. THE WILD is a production of KUOW in Seattle in partnership with Chris Morgan Wildlife and Wildlife Media. It is produced by Matt Martin and Lucy Soucek, and edited by Jim Gates. It is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker. Follow us on Instagram @chrismorganwildlife and @thewildpod for more adventures and behind the scenes action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Environmental author Brooke Williams believes that dragonflies are messengers of wisdom and enlightenment. This idea got my head buzzing so I invited Williams to join me at a pond near my home to talk about it. He told me he has been on a 20-year journey to forge a new relationship with nature and that the dragonfly has been his guide to discover unseen forces in nature that are so captivating when we learn how to see them. In his book Encountering Dragonfly: Notes on the Practice of Re-enchantment, Williams opens himself up to the poetic and mystical meaning of the dragonfly. A doorway I really enjoyed walking through with him and hope you do too. Enjoy BONUS CONTENT and help us continue to create this special immersive storytelling by joining THE WILD Patreon community at www.patreon.com/chrismorganwildlife and you can donate to KUOW at kuow.org/donate/thewild. Thank you. THE WILD is a production of KUOW in Seattle in partnership with Chris Morgan Wildlife and Wildlife Media. It is produced by Matt Martin and Lucy Soucek, and edited by Jim Gates. It is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker. Follow us on Instagram @chrismorganwildlife and @thewildpod for more adventures and behind the scenes action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Awaiting the Day: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 - Michael Parker - 26.10.25 by Wollongong Baptist Church

Twenty-nine years ago cowboy Warner Glen took the first photograph of a jaguar that crossed from Mexico into Arizona. His surprising story opens our show. Today though, there is something very different happening on the border. Chris and his producer Matt Martin follow two biologists, one from Mexico and one from the USA, as they track the biggest cats in the Americas along the border. Jaguars are expanding their range from Mexico into the United States but now there is something that is getting in their way: a 30-foot steel border wall that now snakes across the mountains between the two. Enjoy BONUS CONTENT and help us continue to create this special immersive storytelling by joining THE WILD Patreon community at www.patreon.com/chrismorganwildlife and you can donate to KUOW at kuow.org/donate/thewild. Thank you. A special thanks to the crew at Cuenca Los Ojos - Valerie Gordon, Jorge Chacon, and Anays Blanco for their help with this episode. Learn more about their work to preserve biodiversity in the borderlands. THE WILD is a production of KUOW in Seattle in partnership with Chris Morgan Wildlife and Wildlife Media. It is produced by Matt Martin and Lucy Soucek, and edited by Jim Gates. It is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker. Follow us on Instagram @chrismorganwildlife and @thewildpod for more adventures and behind the scenes action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been awhile posting up an athlete worth showcasing but growing up from a US state that injected basketball at such a young age, I'm hyped to introduce you to Michael. He's been making a name for himself on the court in this country even before the inception of the Japanese B. League, Japan's top men's pro basketball league. This is the story of one of Japan's most successful professional athlete imports and it doesn't sound like he's hanging his sneakers up yet. We both come from a generation of the same invigorating cloth and his accomplishments will fire up the future generations of Japanese basketball prospects. You can check out Michael's basketball and fashion brands here: Mp3internationalFor more info on the Nakameguro Taproom and other Baird Beer taprooms, please visit:  http://Bairdbeer.com/To donate and buy drinks for the guests  of my podcast:https://ko-fi.com/madeinjapanpodcastIG & FB:  @madeinjapanpodcastEmail:  japanmademepodcast@gmail.com

Travis talks with Michael Parker from Hospice of Hope about the Stock Dog Trial. 

Welcome back to a brand new season of THE WILD! Travel with Chris as he uncovers unexpected stories from nature. Like jaguars - America’s biggest cat - trying to navigate the giant steel wall on the Mexican border; tiny hummingbirds searching to find their next meal along a landscape of nectar; a magnificent humpback comeback right off the coast of Vancouver, and many more. There's so much inspiration among creatures that are facing a new world of threats and finding ways to adapt and thrive. New episodes of THE WILD come out starting on October 21, 2025. You can help us continue to create this special immersive storytelling by joining THE WILD Patreon community at www.patreon.com/chrismorganwildlife or donating at kuow.org/donate/thewild. Thank you. THE WILD is a production of KUOW in Seattle in partnership with Chris Morgan Wildlife and Wildlife Media. It is produced by Matt Martin and Lucy Soucek, and edited by Jim Gates. It is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker. Follow us on Instagram (@thewildpod) and (@chrismorganwildlife) for more adventures and behind the scenes action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Dr. Michael Parker, Wanda Sanchez, and Shelly BeachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ExpressPros: Get the hiring support you need at https://ExpressPros.com Ramp: Now get $250 when you join Ramp at https://ramp.com/ich TNUSA: CALL 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://tnusa.com Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ich Thanks to Michael Parker for joining us - his information is here: http://www.youtube.com/mrparkerlaw/ Email: Consultation@mrparkerlaw.com Phone: 818-334-5711 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:11 - What Happened in the Starbucks Lawsuit 00:08:44 - What Happened to the Barista 00:12:17 - “Da dog did it” 00:16:08 - Express Pros & Ramp Sponsor 00:18:35 - Starbucks $30M Settlement Offer 00:22:11 - How the Jury Decided on $50M 00:29:49 - Reaction to Being Awarded $50M 00:37:45 - How Much of the $50M Goes to the Client 00:42:31 - TNUSA & Shopify Sponsor 00:44:59 - Most Common Injury - When To File Lawsuit 00:55:06 - The Medical Aspect of Injury Cases 01:02:31 - Are injury lawsuits EXTORTION? 01:09:17 - The WILDEST Lawsuits 01:16:55 - Why You Should NEVER Talk Without a Lawyer 01:21:12 - Legal Loopholes People Exploit 01:34:52 - How Graham Met Michael Parker 01:40:07 - Michael Parkers Earnings and Net Worth 01:48:28 - Final Piece of Wisdom Add us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlsselby https://www.instagram.com/gpstephan Official Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeBQ24VfikOriqSdKtomh0w For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: tmatsradio@gmail.com For Podcast Inquiries, please DM @icedcoffeehour on Instagram! *Some of the links and other products that appear on this video are from companies which Graham Stephan will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Graham Stephan is part of an affiliate network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Mangelsen is one of the most gifted and prolific wildlife photographers of our time. He may be best known for documenting the life of Grizzly Bear 399 in and around Teton National Park in Wyoming. I’ve spent thousands of hours alongside, and guiding some of the best wildlife photographers in the world, but I’ve never been lucky enough to spend time in the wild with Tom. And he has always seemed to possess a connection with animals that is rare. Whether it be gorillas, penguins, tigers, or our beloved grizzlies, Tom’s work over the last 50 years captures moments of true nature that inspire people all over the world. I went into our conversation wanting to talk about the most famous bear on earth, but also wanting to understand how he sees the world through his camera lens. What I got was a lesson in being still. We’d love to hear what you think of THE WILD. Which shows did you like the best? What would you like to hear more of? If you have a moment please fill out this quick survey. Your feedback will help us plan for future episodes. Thanks! This show would not be possible without listener support. You can help us continue to create this special immersive storytelling by donating at kuow.org/donate/thewild. Thank you. For some great photographs and clips from our journey through the national parks, check out our Instagram @thewildpod and @chrismorganwildlife. THE WILD is a production of KUOW, Chris Morgan Wildlife, and the NPR Network. This episode was produced by Matt Martin and edited by Jim Gates. THE WILD is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can’t come to Yellowstone without thinking about the grizzly bear. This thriving ancient ecosystem is like a sacred space for them. And a critical source for food which they are constantly in search of in order to get the needed calories that will sustain them through their long winter sleep. But what many grizzly bear lovers might not think about are the fish at the heart of the bear feeding frenzy. Yellowstone has the largest high elevation lake in North America, and under the surface, a fight is going on between the native cutthroat trout and the invasive lake trout. And for a long time the invasive lake trout have been winning the battle, throwing the whole lake’s food chain into disarray. On today’s episode, Chris visits Yellowstone to see how scientists are turning an ecological disaster into a rare invasive species success story, and how the beloved Yellowstone grizzlies are faring amongst this drama. We’d love to hear what you think of THE WILD. Which shows did you like the best? What would you like to hear more of? If you have a moment please fill out this quick survey. Your feedback will help us plan for future episodes. Thanks! This show would not be possible without listener support. You can help us continue to create this special immersive storytelling by donating at kuow.org/donate/thewild. Thank you. For some great photographs and clips from our journey through the national parks, check out our Instagram @thewildpod and @chrismorganwildlife. THE WILD is a production of KUOW, Chris Morgan Wildlife, and the NPR Network. This episode was produced by Lucy Soucek, written by Christopher Preston and edited by Jim Gates. THE WILD is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind most wildlife documentaries is someone who has spent countless hours, often in challenging conditions, waiting for that perfect shot. Chris talks to filmmakers Jeff Wilson and Mark Smith about their experience filming Adelie penguins for four months in Antarctica. With wind gusts up to 150 miles per hour it is one of the coldest and harshest continents on earth. We’d love to hear what you think of THE WILD. Which shows did you like the best? What would you like to hear more of? If you have a moment please fill out this quick survey. Your feedback will help us plan for future episodes. Thanks! This show would not be possible without listener support. You can help us continue to create this special immersive storytelling by donating at kuow.org/donate/thewild. Thank you. THE WILD is a production of KUOW, Chris Morgan Wildlife, and the NPR Network. This episode was produced by Matt Martin and edited by Jim Gates. THE WILD is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maybe you’re eating an apple, or a piece of lettuce right now. Could be a broccoli stem or perhaps a lovely juicy tomato. If you are, are you wondering how intelligent that plant is? I’d guess not. But here’s a conversation that might make you think twice. Zoë Schlanger, a science writer for the Atlantic, has written an eye-opening book on the topic. It’s called The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth. On today’s episode, Chris sits down with Zoë to talk about what it means for a plant to be intelligent, even without a brain, and how this revolutionary field of research might help us look at plant life a little differently. We’d love to hear what you think of THE WILD. Which shows did you like the best? What would you like to hear more of? If you have a moment please fill out this quick survey. Your feedback will help us plan for future episodes. Thanks! This show would not be possible without listener support. You can help us continue to create this special immersive storytelling by donating at kuow.org/donate/thewild. Thank you. For some great photographs and clips from our journey through the national parks, check out our Instagram @thewildpod and @chrismorganwildlife. THE WILD is a production of KUOW, Chris Morgan Wildlife, and the NPR Network. This episode was produced by Lucy Soucek and edited by Jim Gates. THE WILD is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melting ice is usually bad news, but this place in Alaska has turned from frozen to flourishing in just 200 years. Nestled in southeast Alaska, the stunning and famous Glacier Bay National Park is often called a “living laboratory.” Scientists from all over the world come here to study ecological succession: the step-by-step return of plants, insects, forests and animals. It’s a unique place to do that because just a couple hundred years ago, this whole landscape was covered in ice. But then, the ice started melting, uncovering a clean slate for nature to show us how she creates a flourishing ecosystem. On this episode of THE WILD, Chris time travels through Glacier Bay National Park to discover how fast biodiversity can build when nature is left alone, in the surprising spectacle of life after ice. This show would not be possible without listener support. You can help us continue to create this special immersive storytelling by donating at kuow.org/donate/thewild. Thank you. For some great photographs and clips from our journey through the national parks, check out our Instagram @thewildpod and @chrismorganwildlife. THE WILD is a production of KUOW, Chris Morgan Wildlife, and the NPR Network. This episode was produced by Lucy Soucek, written by Christopher Preston and edited by Jim Gates. THE WILD is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.