The WildX Podcast

In today's episode we have the absolute pleasure of chatting to the brilliant zoologist and TV presenter Megan McCubbin, who shares powerful insights on nature’s interconnectedness and how the urgency of action, politics, and youth engagement all shape conservation today. Megan also opens up about her personal journey, overcoming dyslexia, finding her voice in science communication, and the adrenaline of live TV on shows like BBC's Springwatch. From the comeback of seagrass to the mental health benefits of reconnecting with the wild, this episode is packed with inspiration, authenticity, and a call to rediscover and protect the natural world. So sit back and enjoy a brilliant episode of The WildX Podcast. Sponsored by: Chubby Mealworms - To find out more about their amazing bird and wildlife food visit www.chubbymealworms.co.uk Code WILDX5 for 5% discount & Cotton Carrier - To see their incredible range of Camera carrying equipment visit www.cottoncarrier.com Code ANDYGREEN10 for 10% discount Get involved with WildX at www.instagram.com/wildxphoto

Today we are delighted to chat with the absolutely amazing Megan James, a wildlife photography and social media sensation who has wowed us all sharing her incredible experiences with Puffins, Pelicans and so much more, all via her incredible photos and unique Insta360 setup! We talk WWT Welney, Arboriculture and Forestry, GoPro Awards and the Weird World of Dalmatian Pelicans. We have a great Topic of the Week discussing Content Creation vs Photography vs Videography- the pros, cons and strong opinions and finish with some uplifting news. So sit back and enjoy a brilliant episode of The WildX Podcast. Sponsored by: Chubby Mealworms - To find out more about their amazing bird and wildlife food visit www.chubbymealworms.co.uk Code WILDX5 for 5% discount & Cotton Carrier - To see their incredible range of Camera carrying equipment visit www.cottoncarrier.com Code ANDYGREEN10 for 10% discount Get involved with WildX at www.instagram.com/wildxphoto

Today's episode is a special one not to be missed... Global Birdfair was a massive success and this year we are extremely proud to say we were there live! We talk about Andy's disappointment in missing the fair due to illness, but in contrast the positivity and community spirit that was evident across the whole weekend for those that attended. In our intro all three of us discuss this positivity and how important it is, particularly in a world where social media can be a hard thing to navigate. There's a very special interactive live Weird World, Topic of the Week and Snapshot Shenanigans! So sit back and enjoy a brilliant episode of The WildX Podcast. Sponsored by: Chubby Mealworms - To find out more about their amazing bird and wildlife food visit www.chubbymealworms.co.uk & Cotton Carrier - To see their incredible range of Camera carrying equipment visit www.cottoncarrier.com Get involved with WildX at www.instagram.com/wildxphoto

Today we are joined by the fantastic wildlife cameraman and filmmaker Richard Hopkins whose footage is featured in an extensive list of TV series and documentaries, including Springwatch, Winterwatch, Wales, Land of the Wild and also the highly acclaimed BBC documentary, The Earthshot Prize, Repairing Our Planet. We talk about badgers and pumas, kingfishers and otters, not to mention the Bone Collector Caterpillar in this weeks gruesome Weird World, whilst researching and understanding a species before you try to photograph it in Topic of the Week! So sit back and enjoy a brilliant episode of The WildX Podcast. Sponsored by: Chubby Mealworms - To find out more about their amazing bird and wildlife food visit www.chubbymealworms.co.uk & Cotton Carrier - To see their incredible range of Camera carrying equipment visit www.cottoncarrier.com Get involved with WildX at www.instagram.com/wildxphoto

Our schedules sometimes get super hectic so instead of missing a week, we have been delving into the archives to bring you the most heart warming and interesting moments over the last 29 episodes from our stars of shows like Spring Watch, Wild Isles, BBC Mammals, Nat Geo's Billy and Molly as well as  Emmy award winning Amazon Original documentary 'WildCat'. We’ll be back with an amazing guest next time but for now, sit back, relax and listen to the WildX Podcast TV & Documentary special!  Sponsored by: Chubby Mealworms - To find out more about their amazing bird and wildlife food visit www.chubbymealworms.co.uk & Cotton Carrier - To see their incredible range of Camera carrying equipment visit www.cottoncarrier.com Get involved with WildX at www.instagram.com/wildxphoto