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Furthest from the Wild Podcast

12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -

Hosted by Alex Tello,Furthest from the Wild is a podcast for animal lovers. We speak to experts in animal welfare, education and more. Based off the award winning feature film documentary and the new series spin off soon to be released. Created by Alex Tello.

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Episodes

From Lab Research to Rescue!

October 27, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

On todays episode we are talking to Amy Kerwin. She will be discussing with us how she went from working with monkeys in a laboratory to rescuing them and retiring them to sanctuaries. If you enjoy our podcast please hit that notification button and don’t forget to subscribe. Come say hello we’d love to hear from you. 

Saving Orangutans w/ Gary Shapiro PH.D.

August 13, 2022 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

On Todays episode we are talking to Gary Shapiro PH.D. He has been working with Orangutans since the early 70's.  We will be talking about the threats of these animals as well as the long career of Dr. Shapiro https://www.theorangutanproject.org/projects/project-leaders/gary-shapiro/ https://www.theorangutanproject.org

Monkeys are not pets.

July 01, 2022 18:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

On todays episode we bring back to the show Erika Fleury.  She is the director of NAPSA and today we will be talking about pet monkey ownership as well as answering some of your comments from our previous Monkey Rodeo podcast. 

Monkeys are not pets.

July 01, 2022 18:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

On todays episode we bring back to the show Erika Fleury.  She is the director of NAPSA and today we will be talking about pet monkey ownership as well as answering some of your comments from our previous Monkey Rodeo podcast. 

Exposing Zoos

April 12, 2022 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

On todays episode, we are talking to Jeff Kremer. Jef has worked in the zoo world for many years and is here to talk to us about exposing zoos. He recently worked on the new Michael Webber documentary, The Conservation Game. In the film Jeff investigates the Columbus zoo and is able to identify tigers being illegaly traded by their unique stripes.

The Conservation Game Documentary. What Happens Now!

February 08, 2022 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

On today's episode we are talking to Carney Anne Nasser. She is a wildlife Attorney and Tiger expert. She also played a crucial part in the new film by Michael Webber, The Conservation Game. We'll talk about all the changes that have been made since the release of the film and why the big cat public safety act is so important. 

Rescuing wolfdogs with The Wolf Daddy!

January 06, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

On todays episode we are talking to Leyton J Cougar also known as The Wolf Daddy! He is the former director of Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary and the founder of The Wolf Daddy treats! Today we are talking about wolf dog rescues, why they don't make good pets and why we need more animal welfare education. 

The reality of horse roundups in the U.S

November 14, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

On todays episode, we are talking about the horse roundups that are currently happening now in the US. We sat down with Lindsey Baker, an animal rights activist with Jane Unchained and she tells us about the reality of horse roundups. From the cruel capture practices to the ways these horses are being kept. We also talk about how it's possible to adopt one of these horses that has recently lost its family and home. 

Monkey Rodeos a conversation w/ Erika Fleury the Program director of NAPSA

October 04, 2021 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

On todays episode will be talking with Erika Fleury the program director of NAPSA.  The  North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance. We will be discussing Monkey Rodeos, why the laws need to change and Chimpanzees in need emergency fund.  @PrimateSanctuary on FB and @NAPSAprimates on IG @ErikaFleury on FB https://primatesanctuaries.org https://primatesanctuaries.org/advocacy/position-statements/# https://primatesanctuaries.org/chimps-in-need/

Crumbs & Whiskers Cat Cafe w/ Kanchan Founder & CEO

September 16, 2021 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

This episode we went on location at the Crumbs and Whiskers cat cafe in Hollywood, California to speak with its founder, Kanchan. She shares with us the story of how she began her cat rescuing career and how she decided to start a very popular and very chic cat cafe. Listen in and hear the playful cats rub against our sound equipment as we try to figure out why people love cats so much. Hosted by Alex Tello Co Host Sam Tello

Wolves & Wolf Dogs! A conversation with Brittany McDonald

August 16, 2021 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

In Episode 2, we sat down with Brittany McDonald, Executive Director of Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in Ramah, New Mexico. We talk about some of the current wolf dog breeding issues as well as some of the recent rescues Wild Spirit has been involved in. Brittany first fell in love with wolves when she was just 8 years old and has been actively pursuing her dream of working with them ever since! Though she is Minnesota born and raised, her passion for wildlife has led her all over the United St...

A conversation with Tim Harrison Founder and Director for Outreach for Animals

July 10, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

Tim Harrison,  Is the founder and director of a non-profit 501©(3) Outreach for Animals founded In 2001, by a group of police officers, firefighters and paramedics. The organization whose mission is to educate young people to respect wildlife and its natural habitat. He is also known for the documentary the Elephant in the Room as well as the new eye opening documentary by Michael Webber, The Conservation Game. We Chat more about the new documentary that was made for the Big Cat Public Safet...