Nature nerds rejoice! The Field Guides is a monthly podcast that will bring you out on the trail, focusing on the science of our North American wildlife.
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Signup to Generate a PitchNature nerds rejoice! The Field Guides is a monthly podcast that will bring you out on the trail, focusing on the science of our North American wildlife.
Recent episodes include "Ep. 83 - Fall Webworms: Not As Bad As They Look" (30 September 2026, 60 minutes), "Ep. 82 - Wild Ideas: Resurrected! (feat. Gordon Maupin)" (30 June 2026, 90 minutes), and "Ep. 81 - Keepin' Wetlands Wet: The Western NY Land Conservancy's Mission to Save Bear Lake" (1 June 2026, 64 minutes).
The Field Guides publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 63 minutes across 104 episodes.
Booking probability for The Field Guides is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Field Guides requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Field Guides's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Field Guides are Scientific Research & Development and Museums, Zoos & Historic Sites. The Field Guides has a science audience.
The Field Guides is a science podcast with 104 episodes published.
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Every summer, large sacks of caterpillar silk appear in trees across much of North America. They’re the communal home of Fall Webworms, and they’re not pretty - full of caterpillars, their poop (frass), and dead leaves...
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This episode, we’re stepping back to the golden age of natural history podcasting by resurrecting the format of the classic show Wild Ideas: The Podcast . Joining us on the trail is one of the OG hosts: the man himself...
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<p >Every now and then, a conservation opportunity comes along that you can't pass up. The Western NY Land Conservancy (WNYLC) is currently in a race to permanently protect the Bear Lake Preserve, 311 acres of...
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<p >Something’s not right in the woods, at least if you’re a white-tailed deer. In this episode, the guys dig into chronic wasting disease (CWD), a strange illness reshaping deer populations in many areas of the Lower...
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<p >The Brown Tree Snake (Boiga irregularis) has wreaked ecological havoc on Guam since its accidental release in the years following WWII, playing a major role in the extinction of endemic bird species and causing...
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<p >It’s gator time, folks! It seems like we should’ve already covered this topic, but, nope, this is our first ever episode on the American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), and we’ve got two ringers to help...
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<p >In this episode, Bill and Steve dive into a tiny, bustling world - a world that’s hiding on the feathers of the birds we see every day. Joining them is Dr. Alix Matthews, postdoctoral research associate in the...
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<p >It’s part 2 of our dive into the Insect Apocalypse, with our good friend Dr. Jason Dombroskie from the Cornell University Insect Collection!</p><p >In this part, Jason fills us in on the drivers of the Insect...
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<p >The guys are back in the field with our good friend Dr. Jason Dombroskie from the Cornell University Insect Collection!</p><p >Listen in as Jason leads us through fields and forests, trusty butterfly net in hand...
<p >Part 2 of our time in the woods with naturalist Sandy Geffner. This time, Sandy leads Steve and Bill on a “hike”—though with Sandy, the word takes on a different meaning. You might not cover much distance, but...
<p >What exactly is a “naturalist”? Spend a little time with Sandy Geffner, and you’ll find out. Steve and Bill rarely go more than an episode or two without mentioning him—a naturalist who profoundly shaped both their...
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<p >It’s hard to believe, but we’re doing another episode on fish! This time around, Steve introduces us to the Sturgeon (family Acipenseridae), from their dinosaur-era origins to their caviar-fueled scandals (did you...
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<p >In this special bonus episode we're crossing over with The Spark Bird Podcast! (@sparkbirdproject)</p><p >Bill joins one of the hosts of the Spark Bird Project podcast, Jenn Lodi-Smith, to go birding in Buffalo’s...
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<p >Bill and Steve return for the second part of their look into the Dawn Chrous, that early morning explosion of bird song that refuses to let you sleep in.</p><p >This episode was recorded on April 20, 2025 at Majors...
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<p >Bill and Steve look into the Dawn Chrous, that early morning explosion of bird song that refuses to let you sleep in. </p><p >And, for all you Daniel-haters out there, this episode is 100% Daniel-free (but Bill and...
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<p >In this episode, Steve leads a discussion on the invasive Grass Carp. The guys go over the evolutionary history of grass carp and its relatives, its biology, its introduction to The Great Lakes region, why people...
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<p >The guys return to Everglades National Park, again looking for a predator that Daniel wants to get too close to: the American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus). Listen in as Daniel shares some research, busts...
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<p >This month, we head to the tropics and meet the Blue Iguana of the Cayman Islands! This endangered lizard is found nowhere else on the globe save for the island of Grand Cayman in the Caribbean, and just two decades...
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<p>How hard is it to reintroduce species to a tropical island? Turns out, pretty hard! But it’s so worth it. The rewilding of the Galapagos island of Floreana will make it the largest tropical island ever to be...
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<p>This month, Daniel leads the guys into uncharted waters for the podcast…that’s right, it’s our first-ever episode about fish! The Great Lakes salmon fishery is one of the greatest angling spectacles in the US. Large...
Recent guests on The Field Guides. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Western NY Land Conservancy
University at Buffalo
Cornell University Insect Collection
Feminist Bird Club of Buffalo
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