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S2 Ep. 4 - Justin Kobylka

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS with some amazing guests! This weeks guest - Justin Kobylka http://www.jkobylkareptiles.com Listen in as Sean and Justin talk about his start in the BALL GAME!  His projects and methods!  Just a great chat… In this episode we mention AGAIN the BAD ASS NEW COUPON CODE from PerfectPrey.com (linked below with more info) gives the user 5% off the total order before shipping.  “Ballsh!t5” AWESOME NEW GIVEAWAY from C-Serp...

S2 Ep. 3 - YAMMERING with Josh Baity

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS with some amazing guests! This weeks guest - JOSH BAITY man of the “Royally Addicted” Podcast on the Herpnation Radio Network!   http://www.herpnation.com How about two of the most MOTORMOUTH motherfuckers talk about all kinds of RANDOM SH!T If you think its too long… FUCK OFF!  It was FUN! In this episode we mention AGAIN the BAD ASS NEW COUPON CODE from PerfectPrey.com (linked below with more info) gives the user 5%...

S2 Ep. 2 - JT on BALLCH!PS!

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS with some amazing guests! This weeks guest - JT of www.ReptiChip.com & www.OnTheBallPythons.com Join these two as they talk all about the dynamics of CoCo husk used for bedding substrate for Ball Pythons, as well as  many other incredible reptiles!  JT also talks about his military background and other aspects of his life that he uses daily to run a successful FULL TIME REPTILE BUSINESS since 2013!!… The WRONG TIME to be...

Season 2 Ep. 1 - Brian Potter

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS with some amazing guests!   This weeks guest - Brian Potter - Owner of The Chicago Reptile Househttp://www.chicagoreptile.net Co-owner/co-founder of the N.A.R.B.C. Expos http://www.narbc.com   Join Sean and Brian and they discuss Brian’s career in the retail pet industry!  This guy is incredible, has a huge store!  One unit is Exotic Birds of all kinds, the next unit is the Aquarium & Coral shop (regularly seen on Di...

BB #13 - FEED 'EM DIRTY!!

BALLSH!T PodCast presents BREEDER BUSINESS #13   FEED A DIRTY CAGE!   Sean talks about how important it is to time your feeding BEFORE you do major cage cleaning!  This is pretty basic but here on The Ballsh!t Podcast we want to cover it all!!   Also another quick mention of how Sean feeds his animals at the Exotics By Nature Company!    Have an iPad that you aren’t using?!?  The Ballsh!t Podcast NEEDS YOUR HELP!  We need one iPad age doesn’t matter as long as it functions properly :...

Ep. 18 – Mark Mandic & OZZY!!

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS with some amazing guests!   This weeks GUESTS - Mark Mandic of Markus Jayne Reptiles in Canada AND Amad “OZZY” Osman of OZZYBoids!   Join Sean for an incredible interview these two!  Ozzy was an unexpected guest to this podcast, he happened to be up at Mark’s visiting, eating (what sounds like) GREAT FOOD and getting a look at some of Canadas’ ELITE Ball Pythons!    Hope you enjoy our friendly banter as we have all k...

BB #12 - MENTORS

BALLSH!T PodCast presents BREEDER BUSINESS #12 Does a MENTOR just teach POSITIVE SH!T??  Maybe some of them (us?) LOL **EVERY 500 LIKES we will be giving away a T-Shirt AND (new bonus) we will feature YOUR REPTILE BUSINESS on TWO BALLSH!T full length episodes with a little about who you are and what you do!!! More details can be found on http://www.ballsht.com or on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/ballshtpodcast SHOW SPONSORS : Exotics by Nature Company http://www.exoticsbyna...

Ep. 17 - Bill Brant

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS with some amazing guests! This weeks guest - Bill Brant (Former Owner of The Gourmet Rodent) of GEEZER Reptiles! Join Sean for an incredible interview with Bill Brant, founder of The Gourmet Rodent, The Animal Company and now GEEZER REPTILES!  Mr. Brant is an ICON in Herpetoculture!  LISTEN UP SONNY this 70 yr old is just getting started!! **EVERY 500 LIKES we will be giving away a T-Shirt AND (new bonus) we will featur...

BB #11 - SHOW PREP & THE CONTEST WINNER!!

BALLSH!T PodCast presents BREEDER BUSINESS #11     What is Breeder Business?!? Join Sean for a SHORT (NOT THIS TIME!!!) episode of advice, Q&A… just basically the BASICS and the TRICKS of the TRADE!! AND THE WINNER of the 48” HOTBOX INCUBATOR IS... WES LEWIS As well as SHOW PREP & INFRASTRUCTURE!!! Join your host Sean and your BEST BALLSH!T SPONSOR, Chris Nettles of CSerpents Reptiles, Rack Systems & HotBox Incubators as they discuss just what goes into participating as a vendor in one...

BB #10 - Sean & Raphy talk MARKET!!

BALLSH!T PodCast presents BREEDER BUSINESS #10    What is Breeder Business?!? Join Sean for a SHORT ( ...but NOT THIS TIME!!!) episode of advice, Q&A… just basically the BASICS and the TRICKS of the TRADE!! Back for ANOTHER breeder business… a loooooooooong one!!  Raphy Martinez of MAballs.net! http://www.maballs.net/ Join Sean and Raphy as they have a long discussion with some debate on the current market climate in the Ball Python industry.  Raptly travels to many shows and communic...

BB #9 - DAYTONA to ARLINGTON... Whew!

BALLSH!T PodCast presents BREEDER BUSINESS #9 What is Breeder Business?!? Join Sean for a SHORT episode of advice, Q&A… just basically the BASICS and the TRICKS of the TRADE!! Back for ANOTHER breeder business… DAYTONA! now feels like d-a-ytonaaahhhZZzzz… Sean is back from the “BIG SHOW” with some info to share!  Also in this episode, Sean calls Brian Potter of N.A.R.B.C. for an update on the upcoming SHOW… North American Reptile Breeders Conference - Arlington August 29-30, 2015 - Arlin...

Ep. 16 - #.H.#. on SCALELESSNESS

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS with some amazing guests! This weeks guest - Winston H. Smith of W.H.S. Reptiles http://www.whsreptiles.com Join Sean for YET another impromptu conversation with a fellow Ball Python breeding professional, Winston Smith, who has his own Scalelesshead project!  Winston is a man that has a wide array of interests but his main interest is GENETICS!  Not much of a description but DAYUM a great listen!!  ***BALLSH!T FAN ...

Ep. 15 - Mike Layman "King Sh!t of Turd Mountain"

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS with some amazing guests! This weeks guest - Mike “King Sh!t of Turd Mountain” Layman, owner of The Gourmet Rodent http://www.gourmetrodent.com http://www.facebook.com/GourmetRodent Remembering the dearly departed Doug Foster, You are dearly missed by your help family. Join Sean and Mike Layman, one of the two LARGEST REPTILE BREEDERS in the world!  Yup… a “TIER ONE” breeder, er BUSINESS MAN!  What is it like to manag...

BB #8andahalf - SCALELESS SHOWN!!!

BALLSH!T PodCast presents BREEDER BUSINESS #8 AND A HALF What is Breeder Business?!? Join Sean for a SHORT episode of advice, Q&A… just basically the BASICS and the TRICKS of the TRADE!! Just LISTEN!!!  Next BIG EPISODE GUEST ANNOUNCED… kinda… ***BALLSH!T FAN PRIZE GIVEAWAY!!!*** In conjunction with our MAIN SPONSOR, C-Serpents Rack Systems/HotBox Incubators, we will be GIVING AWAY A 48” Hot Box Incubator!!  When our BallSh!t Podcast Facebook page receives 5000 likes OR we hit October...

BB #8 - SCALELESS then SHOW IT!

BALLSH!T PodCast presents BREEDER BUSINESS #8 What is Breeder Business?!? Join Sean for a SHORT episode of advice, Q&A… just basically the BASICS and the TRICKS of the TRADE!! SCALELESS RANT and Request… In this very short and frustrated rant, Sean calls out B.H.B. Reptiles (or anyone else with a homozygous Scaleless Ball Python*) to post evidence of it’s current state!  How is it?  How much does it weigh?  Does it breed?  Does its heart still beat? So many rumors can be put to rest, PR...

BB #7 - Young Males WTF?!?

BALLSH!T PodCast presents BREEDER BUSINESS #7    What is Breeder Business?!? Join Sean for a SHORT episode of advice, Q&A… just basically the BASICS and the TRICKS of the TRADE!! Young Males and Sean’s feeding methods with JT from On The Ball Pythons! http://ontheballpythons.com Listen in as JT and Sean discuss the aspects of breeding very young males.  How to feed them, how to introduce them to their first girls etcetera! They cover quite a few questions throughout this one... CAUTION...

BB #6 - D.I.Y. Racks!

BALLSH!T PodCast presents BREEDER BUSINESS #6 What is Breeder Business?!? Join Sean for a SHORT episode of advice, Q&A… just basically the BASICS and the TRICKS of the TRADE!! D.I.Y. <-You know what THAT means!!  Think you can do it?!?  With Sean and Tim Bailey’s (Bailey & Bailey Reptiles) help you definitely CAN!!  In this episode Sean and Tim discuss the benefits they both experienced from home built rack systems for both reptiles and rodents.  The best part… Tim Bailey has the plans f...

BB #5 - SHIPPING!!!

BALLSH!T PodCast presents BREEDER BUSINESS #5 What is Breeder Business?!? Join Sean for a SHORT episode of advice, Q&A… just basically the BASICS and the TRICKS of the TRADE!! SHIPPING!!!!  How?!?  Join Sean and Lee Hingle of Hingle’s Herps as they discuss a LOT of details about shipping!  Sean shares some of his basic understanding of how our reptiles are transported within the U.S.  Quite a few things covered in this one… ALSO A SPECIAL SYR sponsored GIFT for SOME OF THE FIRST LISTENE...

Ep. 14 - Don Soderberg THE PALMETTO

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS with some amazing guests! This weeks guest - Don Soderberg of South Mountain Reptiles http://www.cornsnake.net PALMETTO CORN SNAKE?!?  Origin, ownership and WHERE TO BUY THEM NOW!!! You heard about it back on BallSh!t Episode #5 with Mike Wilbanks… one of the HOTTEST reptile investments!  Photo Posted Here : http://www.ballsht.com/ep-14 BUT WAIT… THAT’S NOT ALL… This Don fella is BRILLIANT and so aptly named “DON” ...

Ep. 13 - LINDY JOHNSON

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS with some amazing guests! This weeks guest - Lindy Johnson THE MAN!!!!! http://www.freedombreeder.com NEVER RECORDED BEFORE!!!  LINDY FUCKING JOHNSON!!!  THE “HENRY FORD of REPTILES” Where does this description start?!? Sean and Lindy just have a GREAT conversation! *Originator of the RACK SYSTEM *Originator of the SPIDER BALL PYTHON *Just FUCKING ORIGNAL!!! ***BALLSH!T FAN PRIZE GIVEAWAY!!!*** In conjunction with o...

BB #4 - She's PLUGGED UP!!

BALLSH!T PodCast presents BREEDER BUSINESS #4 What is Breeder Business?!? Join Sean for a SHORT episode of advice, Q&A… just basically the BASICS and the TRICKS of the TRADE!! So you think your female Ball Python is EGG BOUND?!?  What is there to do?  Take her to the Vet?  Listen in on another Breeder Business short episode in which Sean discusses something that he does when he thinks she might be having trouble!  Also a somewhat invasive procedure that can be done at home *AT YOUR OWN RIS...

BB #3 - Wet enough in YOUR egg box?!?

BALLSH!T PodCast presents BREEDER BUSINESS #3 What is Breeder Business?!? Join Sean for a SHORT episode of advice, Q&A… just basically the BASICS and the TRICKS of the TRADE!! "I GOT EGGS!!!  HOW DO I MIX THE STUFF TO HATCH’EM IN?!?”… Listen in on this short BSBB episode as Sean tells all EXACTLY how he mixes the incubation medium for PERFECT for Ball Python eggs!!  There are SO MANY different ways to do this, here is just one really really really successful one... ***BALLSH!T FAN PRIZE...

BB #2 - Girls... CHEAP!

BALLSH!T PodCast presents BREEDER BUSINESS #2 What is Breeder Business?!? Join Sean for a SHORT episode of advice, Q&A… just basically the BASICS and the TRICKS of the TRADE!! “Damn why does that guy want THAT much money for a female normal?!?”  Listen in as Sean discusses what the REAL value of an adult female can be… even just a NORMAL!  These animals have been the FOUNDING BASE for the entire Ball Python industry.  How can someone else’s loss be YOUR gain with Normal Females?  Listen ...

Ep. 12 - BOB CLARK

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS with some amazing guests! This weeks guest - Bob Clark http://www.bobclark.com http://www.facebook.com/bobclarkreptiles Anyone ever heard of this guy?!?  Well now you can hear some of his stories in this episode!  Sean catches Bob just before his departure for Terraristika Hamm, Europe’s largest reptile expo!  Bob shares some tips for those people that want to do this for real!!  LISTEN UP!  Bob Clark is still going STR...

BB #1 - Save dem eggs!!

BALLSH!T PodCast presents BREEDER BUSINESS #1 What is Breeder Business?!? Join Sean for a SHORT episode of advice, Q&A… just basically the BASICS and the TRICKS of the TRADE!! Elmer’s School Glue and how it can be a helpful tool with your incubation supplies!!! SAVE YO’ EGGS!!!! ***BALLSH!T FAN PRIZE GIVEAWAY!!!*** In conjunction with our MAIN SPONSOR, C-Serpents Rack Systems/HotBox Incubators, we will be GIVING AWAY A 48” Hot Box Incubator!!  When our BallSh!t Podcast Facebook page r...

Ep. 11 - Amad "Ozzy" Osman

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS with some amazing guests! This weeks guest - OZZY (a.k.a. Amad Osman) from OzzyBoids!! http://www.ozzyboids.com http://www.facebook.com/OzzyBoids Mr. ORANGE FUCK!NG DREAM!  Here is Ozzy talking with Sean about HIS project the ORANGE DREAM… Find out just how he got it and how that “diamond in the rough” has really changed everything for him!  This episode has a rich history with Ozzy and Sean discussing the roots of Oz...

Ep. 10 - Mark Mandic & THE BLADE

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS! This weeks guest - Mark Mandic of Markus Jayne Ball Pythons http://www.ballpython.ca http://www.facebook.com/markusjayne.ballpythons BLADES?!?  Listen as Sean talks to the guy that named it and the HISTORY!!  A little about Marks breeding methods both new and old including the “glow before she goes” which can be invaluable to the beginning breeder!  Buried within this episode is Sean’s “secret” (LMAO) feeding techniq...

Ep. 9 - Marc Bailey

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS! This weeks guest - Marc bailey of Marc Bailey Reptiles http://www.marcbaileyroyals.com http://www.facebook.com/marc.bailey.94 What an awesome surprise!  Marc Bailey stops by EbN and the Ballsh!t Podcast studio for an unannounced visit!  Marc hails from the north, damn near Canada but he’s from SOUTHERN LOUISIANA!  Listen as Sean and Marc BS for a bit about the past, present and… :) In the second part of the show I jum...

Ep. 8 - Lynlee Renick

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS! This weeks guest - Lynlee Renick of Renick Reptiles! http://www.renickreptiles.com Ready to hear from a “reptile wife”?!?  Listen as Sean has a great chat with Lynlee Renick of Renick Reptiles!  Ben was feeling a bit under the weather and honestly, Lynlee is far more interesting to talk to!  JK Ben… you guys are coming back on the show REALLY SOON!  Lynlee discusses some of the problems with the new law against big sna...

Ep. 7 - Phil Goss U.S.A.R.K.

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS!    This weeks guest – Phil Goss PRESIDENT of The United States Association of Reptile Keepers (U.S.A.R.K.) and Goss Reptiles    http://www.usark.org   http://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesAssociationOfReptileKeepers    Phil and Sean discuss the current issues facing us all with the new species additions of the Reticulated Python, Green Anaconda as well as two other rare Anaconda species.  Phil describes the lawsui...

Ep. 6 - Kevin McCurley - TRUTH ABOUT GOV

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS!       This weeks guest – Kevin McCurley AKA EVILMORPHGOD of New England Reptile Distributors       http://www.newenglandreptile.com   http://www.facebook.com/newenglandreptile       EVILMORPHGOD KevNERD speaks OUT about the new legislation and what kind of SH!T the government is pulling by encroaching on our freedom to keep reptiles!!  Kev explains the ins and outs of what can be done and the sad truths tha...

Ep. 5 - Mike Wilbanks

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS! This weeks guest - Mike Wilbanks of Constrictors Unlimited & the Reptile Ring http://www.pythonregius.com http://www.reptilering.com In this week’s episode, Sean talks with Mike Wilbanks of Constrictors Unlimited/Reptile Ring.  Listen as Sean and Mike discuss some of their earlier experiences in the BALL GAME and just what ALL these years have taught them about work vs. reward!  Mike shares some interesting stories i...

Ep. 4 - Ben Cole & BIG FISH TALK

Join your host Sean Bradley he discusses many ASPECTS of BALL PYTHONS! Join Sean in this episode of Ballsh!t as we hear a little of his interview over breakfast with Ben Cole of The Gourmet Rodent / Animal Company.  Ben talks about his start in reptiles and the reptile industry and shares some views on the marketplace.  In the second half of this episode, Sean focuses on this BIG FISH conversation.  How do big investors affect OUR INDUSTRY and what can you do about it?  There's plenty of fo...

Ep. 3 - Tim Bailey talks EXPOS

Join your host Sean Bradley and a guest co-host as they discuss ALL ASPECTS of things BALL PYTHON! *Special Studio Guest - Tim Bailey* www.baileyreptiles.com In this episode, Sean has an old friend, client and fellow breeder professional in the studio to discuss shows & expos!  This is an introduction to Tim Bailey's involvement in the Ballsh!t Podcast.  Tim and Ballsh!t host, Sean Bradley, often travel around the country together for these events and soon you will hear some of their con...

Ep. 2 - Old/New Market View from an Old Friend

Join your host Sean Bradley and a guest co-host as they discuss ALL ASPECTS of things BALL PYTHON! *Special Studio Guest - Lacy Elliot* In this episode, Sean has an old friend, client and aspiring colleague in the studio to discuss a few of the things that have changed over the past. We are getting better with our editing and content so PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR FEEDBACK... Want to participate in the show?!?  Head over to our website http://www.ballsht.com and click the Speakpipe widget on t...

Ep. 1 - Meet the Sh!tkeepers

In this episode we meet the host, Sean Bradley who owns the Exotics by Nature Co. which was established in yr2000 as a reptile exclusive breeding and retail operation in southeast Louisiana.  Sean covers some of his history in the reptile hobby/business. Introducing Luke Martin as our guest co-host, owner of Bronze Serpent Reptiles!  Luke has been in the hobby/business since age 15 and he shares some of his experiences in his younger days of being an aspiring Ball Python breeder! We are ge...

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