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Tim Merriman talks story with guides and interpreters worldwide who help people in parks, zoos, museums, nature centers, science centers and tour companies learn more about unique places, people and stories around the world.
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Booking probability
41%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchTim Merriman talks story with guides and interpreters worldwide who help people in parks, zoos, museums, nature centers, science centers and tour companies learn more about unique places, people and stories around the world.
Recent episodes include "Marta Cruz Kelly, NPS Leader and Storyteller, Talks Story with Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman" (17 October 2026, 41 minutes), "Jeffrey Aarnio, ABMC Superintendent Talks Story with Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman" (25 September 2026, 47 minutes), and "Dr. Spencer Crew, Historian, Talks Story with Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman on Reflections on Interpretation" (16 August 2026, 38 minutes).
Reflections on Interpretation: Talking Story with Guides and Interpreters publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Reflections on Interpretation: Talking Story with Guides and Interpreters is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Reflections on Interpretation: Talking Story with Guides and Interpreters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Reflections on Interpretation: Talking Story with Guides and Interpreters's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Reflections on Interpretation: Talking Story with Guides and Interpreters are Museums, Zoos & Historic Sites and Fitness, Golf & Recreation. Reflections on Interpretation: Talking Story with Guides and Interpreters has a science audience.
Reflections on Interpretation: Talking Story with Guides and Interpreters is a science show with 100 episodes published.
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Episode #103
Marta Cruz Kelly spent nearly 40 years as a steward of America's stories. A Senior Executive Service leader at the National Park Service, she held management roles in interpretation, information technology, and...
Episode #102
A native of southern California, Jeffrey grew up near the Oregon coast among the Douglas Fir trees along the banks of the Columbia River. He is a former superintendent with the American Battle Monuments Commission for...
Episode #100
Dr. Spencer R. Crew has worked in public history institutions for more than thirty years. He is currently the Clarence J. Robinson Professor of History at George Mason University and Emeritus Director of the National...
Episode #99
Kimberly Kelly attended Catholic University Undergrad, and Parsons School of Design, Graduate School. She did further study at the University of North Carolina. She was awarded a Ford Foundation Scholarship for graduate...
Episode #98
Devon Headdress is a content creator, community health educator, and founder of BrightHawk Fitness LLC, now rebranding to Headdress Health, based in Molt, Montana. His work centers Indigenous education, treaty rights...
Episode #97
Julia Washburn is a native Washingtonian, recently retired from 35 years with America’s National Parks. Recently, Julia served as Superintendent of Rock Creek Park for six years. Previously, she was the National Park...
Episode #96
This week on Reflections on Interpretation, Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman interview a musical performer and instructor who consistently receives rave reviews. Scott brings a wealth of musical and historical experience...
Episode #95
Join Tim Merriman and Bill Gwaltney as they talk story with Greg Gnesios about his diverse career in NPS, BLM and Orbridge Travel. For 27 years Greg was a ranger/naturalist with the National Park Service in places such...
Episode #94
Alan Alex Marti is more than a safari guide, he is a cultural bridge and storyteller shaped by the landscapes and traditions of northern Tanzania. Of Maasai and Iraqwi heritage, Alan represents just two of the country’s...
Episode #93
With more than 32 years of experience in interpretation with the National Park Service, Susan brings a depth of wisdom shaped by service, leadership, and a passion for meaningful connection. Her career began as an...
Episode #92
Dominic Cardea (Dom) recently retired after a 34 year National Park Service career spent turning big ideas—geology, history, culture, and community—into invitations to be curious. He helped shape and facilitate national...
Episode #91
Join us for a powerful conversation with Karen Cucurullo, a seasoned leader with nearly 35 years in the National Park Service. From Manassas to Death Valley, Karen has served in diverse roles, from interpretation and...
Episode #90
Heather Holm is the Chief of the Interpretation and Education Division of California State Parks and is the guest of Tim Merriman and Bill Gwaltney on Reflections on Interpretation: Talking Story with Guides and...
Episode #89
Tim Merriman and Bill Gwaltney talk story with Daniel Martinez on Reflections on Interpretation. For historian Daniel Martinez, history isn’t just something to study—it’s something you feel. After 44 years with the...
Episode #88
Gary Candelaria brings a lifetime of dedication to America’s public lands to this episode of Reflections on Interpretation: Talking Story with Guides and Interpreters. Raised in Los Angeles and inspired early on to...
Episode #87
Costa Dillon is a retired National Park Service ranger and park superintendent who worked in more than a dozen parks in his 35-year career including as Superintendent of Indiana Dunes National Park, Fire Island National...
Episode #86
Join Tim Merriman and Bill Gwaltney for a fascinating conversation with T. Lindsay Baker, a historian of the American West who doesn’t just write about the past, he’s lived it. Author of more than two dozen...
Episode #85
For more than fifty years, I’ve been asking one question: What is the purpose of heritage interpretation? Early in my career, a few key experiences set me on a path of reflection—a path that has shaped every step of my...
Episode #84
Dr. Robert Powell’s research at Clemson University focuses on informal STEM education, interpretation, protected area management, and sustainable tourism. He has led multiple NSF-funded national studies on learning...
Episode #83
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Celeste Bernardo, who devoted 35 years to the National Park Service (NPS), building bridges between people, places, and heritage. With a career spanning coastlines, historic...
Recent guests on Reflections on Interpretation: Talking Story with Guides and Interpreters. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Certified Integrative Health & Nutrition Coach, The Real Estate Investing Club
Founder & CEO, Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies
Former NPS Chief of Interpretation, Mississippi Secretary of State
nature writer, outdoorsman, board member of Atlantic Salmon Trust and Curlew Action, Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary
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