Episode 27 - Melissa Cronin

Episode 28 - Justin Gregg

Dolphin researcher, author, and voice actor Justin Gregg drops by The Wild Life! He and Jason talk about whether animals have emotions and personalities, what it's like to be a dolphin researcher, and what happens when cultural traditions come into conflict with animal welfare and conservation. Follow Justin on twitter: @justindgregg.

Episode 27 - Melissa Cronin

Jason sits down with science writer Melissa Cronin to chat about gibbon songs and penguin poop. In this wide-ranging conversation they share tales of interacting with readers online, discuss their complex emotions regarding killer whales in captivity, and more. Formerly of The Dodo, Melissa is now producing a web series about our planet called "Down to Earth." Follow Melissa on twitter: @melissa_cronin.

Episode 26 - Christina Ochoa

Actress Christina Ochoa stops by to chat with Jason about scientific diving, keeping snakes as pets (she's got a ball python named Riker!), and balancing her passions for both acting and science. Bonus: hear about the time that Christina got lost while hiking in the mountains near LA. Follow Christina on Twitter: @christina_ochoa.