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Join host Jack Baker as he explores under-appreciated conservation stories! Featuring interviews with the pioneering conservationists at the forefront of wildlife protection, the show promises to highlight every story – no matter how small, strange, or unexpected! 🦜
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- Jan 5, 202642 min
Why I Almost Quit My PhD & What Coming So Close To Burn Out Taught Me (Pangolin Holiday Special 2025)
In today's episode Jack looks back on 2025 and reflects on the highs and lows of the year. He discusses why he came so close to quitting his PhD and what some time away from the work taught him about community, resilience and loving himself. Jack also makes some resolutions for 2026 and gives some information on what is coming up on the podcast this year! Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast You can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker!Learn more about the Chester Zoo Changemakers Toolkit here: https://www.chesterzoo.org/conservation-science-education/international-conservation-academy/conservation-changemakers-toolkitMusic Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Oct 31, 20251h 11m
119. World Lemur Day 2025! (with Abby Ross & Jhoanny Rasojivola from TDARFAC)
Happy World Lemur Day! This year we are celebrating with two amazing speakers from The Dr Abigail Ross Foundation for Applied Conservation - Abby Ross & Jhoanny Rasojivola! This dynamic duo are here to discuss reforestation, the challenges of conservation, the development of a new community hospital, how they are creating a new home for lemurs rescued from the pet trade, and how conservation only works if it is an equitable and just process. We also chat about the bizarre and beautiful frogs, tenrecs and lemurs of Madagascar! The two also speak on the current unrest in Madagascar, sending their love and support to the communities and conservationists who have been impacted by this.Thank you so much to the Lemur Conservation Network for their continued support! Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow uson Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast You can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker!Follow TDARFAC on Instagram at @TDARFACLearn more about TDARFAC here: https://www.foundationforappliedconservation.orgFollow Lemur Conservation Network on Instagram: @lemurconservationnetworkLearn more about Lemur Conservation Network here: https://www.lemurconservationnetwork.orgMusic Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Jul 12, 202526 min
118. Chasing Sunlight (with Mark David Boden & Fennella Humphreys) [Recorded Live at the National Museum Cardiff]
Welcome to the final episode of ‘Songs of the Skies’! Today I am joined by Mark Boden and Fennella Humphries to discuss 'Chasing Sunlight'! This incredible piece of music tells the story of the Arctic Tern, and how it takes part in one of natures greatest and most epic quests!First, we will hear about Mark’s time learning from these birds on the Isle of May and Anglesey, and how that translated into song. Then Fenella will explain how she brought that music to life!Since this is the last episode of the series I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone on the Sinfonia Cymru team who invited me to take part in this event, it was an absolute honour. Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow uson Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast You can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker!Follow Sinfonia Cymru on Instagram at @sinfoniacymruLearn more about Sinfonia Cymru here: https://sinfonia.cymruFollow Fenella on Instagram: @fenellaviolinFollow Mark on Instagram: @markdavidbodenThank you to Sinfonia Cymru for providing photographs for this cover art, taken by David Edmunds (@davidedmundsphotography77)Music Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Jul 9, 202542 min
117. Capturing the Joy of Birding on Film (with Isha Crichlow & Lynn Henderson) [Recorded Live in Newport]
It is time for the third episode of 'Songs of the Skies'! Today, I am joined by Lynn Henderson and Isha Crichlow, two of the amazing musicians from Sinfonia Cymru. They are here to discuss the personal significance of bringing their loves of nature and music together. Alongside this, they also produced a lot of the visuals which were displayed behind the performers at the concert, so we are going to hear about how they really captured the magic and excitement of nature on film.Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow uson Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast You can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker!Follow Sinfonia Cymru on Instagram at @sinfoniacymruLearn more about Sinfonia Cymru here: https://sinfonia.cymruThank you to Sinfonia Cymru for providing photographs for this cover art, taken by David Edmunds (@davidedmundsphotography77)Music Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Jul 5, 202546 min
116. Hope is the Thing with Feathers (with Joy Becker and Darren Gallacher)
Welcome back to ‘Songs of the Skies’, our series celebrating the intersection of music and conservation! Today I am joined by Joy Becker and Darren Gallacher to discuss their piece, 'Hope is the Thing with Feathers'.Sharing its name with the Emily Dickinson Poem, this performance told the stories of birds in a really exciting, emotive, and hopeful way that left the audience in awe. We are going to explore where the inspiration for this piece came from, why telling this story was so important to them and how you even begin to curate and inspire something as important as hope!Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow uson Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast You can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker!Follow Sinfonia Cymru on Instagram at @sinfoniacymruLearn more about Sinfonia Cymru here: https://sinfonia.cymruYou can follow joy on social media: @JoyBeckerMusicYou can follow Darren on Social media: @dazz1829Thank you to Sinfonia Cymru for providing photographs for this cover art, taken by David Edmunds (@davidedmundsphotography77)Music Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Jul 2, 202530 min
115. Songs of the Skies (with Caroline Tress from Sinfonia Cymru)
Welcome to ‘Songs of the Skies’! For those of you who don’t know, I was recently invited to Cardiff to host ‘Songs of the Skies’, a concert put on by Sinfonia Cymru. This 60 minute performance showcased 3 incredible pieces of music, all inspired by nature and wildlife. In this series, I will be taking you behind the scenes of that concert and exploring how composers and musicians bring bird song to the stage. In this first episode, I am joined by Caroline Tress, the Chief Executive of Sinfonia Cymru. She will discuss where the inspiration for the event came from, how sinfonia cymru put everything together and the importance of making music accessible and to all. Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow uson Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast You can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker!Follow Sinfonia Cymru on Instagram at @sinfoniacymruListen to Oasis One World Choir here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/40yfJdRhd5OWtYmxUc3REs?si=D2iEb8MMRfOpHUHVKhAk-gLearn more about Sinfonia Cymru here: https://sinfonia.cymruThank you to Sinfonia Cymru for providing photographs for this cover art, taken by David Edmunds (@davidedmundsphotography77)Music Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Jun 23, 20251h 17m
114. How to Build Community & Create Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ People (with CJ Greco, Teen Programs Manager at Lincoln Park Zoo) [Pangolin Pride]
Today Jack is joined by CJ Greco to explore how to create inclusive, safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people in nature. Jack and CJ discuss the challenges they have faced, how to deal with difficult questions and how they go about inspiring the next generation of conservation leaders. This is the final episode of this year's #PangolinPride celebration. Thank you all so much for your love and support. Please make sure and use the # on socials to send love to all of our amazing guests, they are such wonderful heroes! We love you all - Happy Pride Month 🏳️⚧️💚🏳️🌈Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow uson Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast You can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker!Follow CJ on Instagram at @cj.grecoListen to The Birdy Bunch here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pv0NiMp7VQ4U9d621PM1B?si=86444780a0f246ecLearn more about the Lincoln Park Zoo here: https://www.lpzoo.orgMusic Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Jun 22, 20251h 9m
113. The Nuance of Songbird Conservation (with Alex Berryman, Senior Red List Officer for BirdLife International) [Pangolin Pride]
Today I am joined by Alex Berryman, Senior Red List Officer for BirdLife International and member of the IUCN SSC Asian Songbird Trade Specialist Group! We talk about Alex's journey to birds and how everything from red list assessments to the conservation of songbirds needs a nuanced and thoughtful approach! Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast 💚You can also follow Jack on X (Twitter) (@onlyjackbaker) and Instagram (@theonlyjackbaker)! Check out the BirdLife website: https://www.birdlife.orgMusic Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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