You’re Gonna Die Out There

The Gigahorse and a Kickass Mullet

Jen takes us on the 71day Australian Outback Adventure of Ricky Megee. We also learn about the amazing conservation work happening in the Great Sandy Desert and more about dingos and quokkas (forgive our mispronunciation)!
Where to Donate:
You can support the Community Ranger Program that provides employment for Aboriginal people to care for their country in the most remote areas. Find out more at clc.org.au
The 10 Deserts Project an Indigenous land management collaboration across Australia’s desert country. Sustaining the largest Indigenous-led connected conservation network on Earth, the project aims to keep Australia’s outback healthy for the benefit of the entire world. https://10deserts.org/
Bush Heritage is an independent not-for-profit that buys and manages land, and partners with Aboriginal people, so we can protect our irreplaceable landscapes and our magnificent native species forever. https://www.bushheritage.org.au/

Floating Shoes and a Jeep WaterCar Panther

Hey Nature Nerds! Here's our episode 19- a story of survival, cause we like those. Megan recounts the 7 days Angela Hernandez spent in the Big Sur that she wasn't planning on!
Organization to support: Big Sur Fire
https://www.bigsurfire.org/

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!