You’re Gonna Die Out There

Chapstick and a Little Fishing Line

This week, Jen takes us on a lost at sea adventure! Listen as she dabbles in true crime and covers the story of Terry Jo Duperrault (now Tere Fassbender) and her amazing survival-at-sea!
Organization to support: Porpoise Conservation Society a non-profit society registered in British Columbia, Canada
https://porpoise.org/
Adopt a Porpoise for $25!

Bullshit Hook Rehabilitation Compound

IT’S THE ELEPHANT EPISODE! Finally, what you’ve all been waiting for- Megan is going to talk Elephants, the Ivory Trade, and Tyke the Elephant.
Where to donate to support Elephants: https://gifts.worldwildlife.org/gift-center/gifts/Species-Adoptions/African-Elephant

Inflatable Pool and a Little Drink Holder

Jen recounts the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, how it influenced people’s views of sharks, and how it is the possible basis for JAWS. She’ll also highlight the sad state of sharks around the world and what you can do to help!
Organization to Support: https://sharkstewards.org/
Shark Steward’s mission is to restore ocean health by saving sharks from overfishing and the shark fin trade, and protecting critical marine habitat through the establishment of marine protected areas and shark sanctuaries.

Bubble Cat Carrier and More Curtains for the Shrine

A fluffy episode this week- Megan gets really enthusiastic about domestic cats, Japanese Cat Islands, and the 2016 documentary Cat Heaven Island. Get cozy and enjoy!
Donations: Guam Animals in Need (where we get all our cats!) https://guamanimals.org/
Be sure to check out your local adoption and Trap/Neuter/Release (TNR) centers and donate whatever you can spare to help the over 480 Million stray cats in the world! You’ll be doing a favor to the cats and local wildlife!

St. Bernard and a Barrel of Whiskey

Jen recounts the harrowing tale of allied spy, Jan Baalsrud, from WWII, German occupied Norway to neutral Sweden and his interaction with resistance fighters and the Sámi people.
To learn more about and support the Sámi people and the native reindeer: http://adoptareindeer.org/

Bandanas and Old Gregg

Megan tells us about Timothy Treadwell and the tragic tale of his obsession with Alaskan Grizzly Bears.
Donate to this organization to support Katmai Grizzlies and be sure to check out the Fat Bear Winners!: https://www.katmaiconservancy.org/

Frickin’ Soap Box

NOTE: This episode is updated as of 3/17/21
This is the story that started our podcast journey! Jen will recount the tragic life of Travis the Chimp and what led to his death and the maiming of Charla/Charlie Nash. TW: 911 call
Donate to: https://www.janegoodall.org.uk/

Crucifix in Your Pocket

The third installment of our Peace Corps stories to commemorate Peace Corps Week- which might have been more like 2 weeks in our world! Enjoy more stories and a great ending from our repeat, awesome story teller, Tom Juring- who passed along his Belize ID photo from back when he was fighting snakes, ants, and bats!

Frosty Beer from the Kerosene Fridge

It’s finally here, the second installment of Peace Corps stories! Grab a
cold one and enjoy!

Chainmail Panties

This week’s story centers around Jennifer Hayes’ experience with Harp Seals in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada. Listen to the challenges facing these wonderful creatures as climate change causes detrimental effects to their habitat.
Our Jen also shares about International Women’s Week (and Day) so if you identify as a woman or support women, check out https://www.internationalwomensday.com/