CrocKast Podcast

CrocKast Podcast

In this podcast series, Nate and Matt interview the leading figures in field herping, reptile research, zoo work and captive reptile husbandry. Join us as we explore and learn from the best in the world!

Episodes

December 6, 2025 91 mins

In this episode Nate and Bryant are joined by Dr. James Emerson (IG @yovo_adahoatoo) of Texas State University to come on and talk about his research work with rattlesnakes and other serpent species all over Texas.

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In this episode Nate and Bryant (‪@goldenhipsterjourneys6728‬ ) are joined by Jacob Bratz of Long Leaf Reptilia and the Herpetoculture Network to talk about his experiences keeping various snake species, and some of his adventures herping around the United States, especially in South Carolina.

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In this episode Nate and Bryant are joined by Blaine Mazzetti ( ‪@Mazzettis.find.snakes‬ ) to talk all about his adventures herping in the southwestern United States and Mexico. This will also be our last livestream for some time. We will be switching over to prerecorded episodes for the foreseeable future.

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In this episode Nate and Bryant are joined by Rob Alleva (IG @cavemanrob) to talk about his many adventures herping around the world. From the depths of the #amazon to the foot of the pyramids join us as we talk about some of the incredible wildlife Rob has seen Please subscribe to Rob's channel @Snakesandsafaris for more herping content!

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In this episode Nate and Bryant are joined by Michael Taylor (IG @michael.taylor.photography) to talk about his #herping experiences in Indiana and the rest of the Midwest, along with his adventures out west. We'll also talk a bit about the differences and contrasts between these two regions on North America.

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In this episode the guys are joined by Chas (IG: ‪@More_than_morelia‬ ) and Zach (IG: @nonesoherpetological) to talk about Chinese King Rat snakes!

Check out our sponsor Serpentine Expeditions and use code CK25 at checkout for $100 off of your next booking with them!

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August 4, 2025 89 mins

In this episode Nate is joined by Rupert to talk all about his many adventures herping around south-east Asia, some of the most memorable species he's found, the importance of specimen collection, and so much more! Also make sure to check out his Instagram and YouTube pages (linked below).

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Nate and Bryant are joined by Aaron Capouellez to talk about Frog Week 2025! We'll be discussing amphibian conservation, citizen science, and why and how Woods and Forest Media was founded, and what his documentaries cover. Check out Frog Week 2025 using the link below. https://www.pawoodsandforests.com/

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In this episode Nate and Bryant sit down to go over how they would build their ideal reptile zoo. We go over everything from location, to size, to exhibit themes, to dream species! If you love herps and zoos, then this is the one for you!

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July 14, 2025 52 mins

In this episode Mark Perpetua (IG @gator_perp) comes on to talk about his experiences working with reptiles in a zoo setting, how he runs a reptile outreach program, and keeping crocodilians in a northern state. Please check out his website in the link below!

https://www.reptileprograms.com/

Check out the channel's sponsor Serpentine Expeditions and use code CK25 at checkout for $100 off your next herping adventure!

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In this episode Nate and Bryant are joined by Samuel Kossl (IG @samuelkosslv3) to talk about his experiences herping across the United States, especially in the San Antonio area of Texas.

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In this episode Nate and Bryant are joined by Eric Rosenthal to talk about his experience herping in Texas and his work as an interpretive park ranger.

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July 6, 2025 82 mins

Enjoy this live recording from CrocFest with Nate, Bryant, and co.

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In this episode Nate and Bryant sit down and rehash their experiences and adventures in east Texas while attending CrocFest

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June 16, 2025 76 mins

In the first part of the special coverage from CrocFest, Nate and Bryant are joined by Andrew Austin (IG @texasnaturalist) and Matt Freelon to talk about their experiences working at Crocodile Encounter and herping in Texas. Enjoy!

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May 27, 2025 74 mins

In this episode James Watson comes on to talk about his work with Tomistoma (i.e. the Sunda Gharial). We talk about his research work, some of the interesting aspects of Tomistoma natural history, what threats Tomistoma face going into the future, and palm oil plantations. Bryant also joins us as a co-host, and we do briefly touch on herping in Sarawak. Enjoy!

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In this episode Ian Breland (IG @life.of.ian) of Serpentine Expeditions comes on to talk all about his adventures herping across the globe, how he set up a herping tour company, wildlife videography, and much more. Enjoy!

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May 5, 2025 69 mins

In this episode Zach Bell of the Okinawa Kame Centre (IG @okinawakamecentre) comes on to talk all about his experience working with reptiles, how he came to found the Okinawa Kame Centre, and the Centre's focus species, the Ryukyu Black-breasted Leaf Turtle (Geoemyda japonica). We deep dive into the biology and natural history of this fascinating little turtle and discuss some of the threats that face this species. If you want to k...

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April 23, 2025 55 mins

In this episode Dr. Christina Zdenek comes on to talk about her work at the Australian Reptile Academy, Death Adder venom research, and snake's ability to detect sound. Enjoy!

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In this Episode Bryant and Nate chat with Emilio Pazmino about all his adventures herping throughout Latin America and the southeastern United States. We especially focus on his experiences in Panama and Ecuador.

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