The definitive podcast about what it was like to grow up Generation X. We're getting older, and we just don't care. But we're leaving a mark.
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The Wildtalk Podcast is a production of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division. On the Wildtalk Podcast, representatives of the Wildlife Division chew the fat and shoot the scat about all things habitat, feathers, and fur. With insights, interviews, and listener questions answered on the air, you'll come away with a better picture of what's happening in the world of Michigan's wildlife. Thank you for listening.Email questions to: dnr-wildlife@michigan.govor call 517-2 ...
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Memories of some of the most hellacious Halloween tricks ever!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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Memories of monumental Halloween hauls!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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A discussion of the best and worst Halloween decorating jobs of all time!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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We relive Halloween costumes past!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Terry McFadden about all things habitat in the Southeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan, fly away with eastern screech-owls as we talk all things feathers, and we discuss the odorous, striped skunk in our all things fur segment. Pete Kailing also chimes in with hunting and trapping oppo…
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All the books that told us all the things that came out every autumn!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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It's the first day of fall and so let's talk all things autumnal!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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When phone books and holiday catalogs ruled the fall!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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We talk about when we never dealt with politics before Labor Day!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk with Ashley Cole-Wick from Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) about the work they do for Michigan's rare species. Then, we fly away with a discussion about the trumpeter swan, and wrap up the episode with a chat about the northern long-eared bat. Pete Kailing also stops in to ta…
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We engage in this debate, as old as the medium itself!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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As fall terms start around the world, we reminisce about that important first day!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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The fun and horror of back to school shopping!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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A look at the noted passings of 2024 (so far)Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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The games we played as wee GenXers. In Part 2, the home video games, notably, the great Atari Video Computer System!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Heather Shaw and Tom Seablom about habitat work on GEMS in the Upper Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about the ruffed grouse, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the eastern and least chipmunk. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities…
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The games we played as wee GenXers. In Part 1, board games and handheld electronic games!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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What it was like to spend summers unsupervised in the 70s and 80s!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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All about the desserts of summer-- be prepared to have your mouth water!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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We share our fondest and goofiest memories of US Independence Days of years gone by.Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Greg Hochstetler about turtle conservation work, fly away with a discussion about the ring-billed gull, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the Virginia opossum. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that are available in the mo…
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Along with guest Cynthia Steel, we talk about hooking up words, phrases, and clauses; mean old number nine; what it's like to be just a bill; and much more!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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We talk about Star Wars' impact on GenXPor Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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The things we were told that just weren't true, part 2Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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The things we were told that just weren't true! Part 1 of 2Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Brian Mastenbrook about all things habitat in the Northern Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the common loon, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the American beaver. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunit…
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A discussion of one of the most notorious celebrities of our time.Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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TV in the era of rabbit ears and fine tuning!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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How we got to be liked, before we could hit like!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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Bill and Steve talk about the planet's favorite cartoon coyote!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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Bill and Steve talk about the glorious vending machines of their youth and the treasures they held!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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In this episode of the award-winning Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Bill Scullon about all things habitat in the Upper Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the indigo bunting, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the red fox. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that a…
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Bill and Steve wonder why so many of the commercials they remember from childhood are for alcohol?Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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Bill and Steve talk about the start of baseball seasonPor Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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Bill and Steve talk about the taboo TV of the 70s and 80s, and why don't we see it today?Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt consider the iconic Pop Tart!Por Bill Woodcock and Steve Hunt
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Nate Levitte about all things habitat in the Southeast Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the Great blue heron, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about wood frogs. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities and more that are …
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to James Miller about all things habitat in the Southwest Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about the American woodcock, answer a question about the existence of coywolves and we wrap up the episode with a chat about Michigan black bears. Pete Kailing also stops in to ta…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Scott Eggeman about all things habitat in the Northern Lower Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about crows, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about otters. Pete Kailing also stops in to talk about hunting and trapping opportunities available in the month of February. E…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Bill Scullon about all things habitat in the Upper Peninsula region of the state, fly away with a discussion about snowy owls, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about bog lemmings. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitat Michigan birdi…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Mark Mills about all things habitat in the Southwest region of the state, fly away with a discussion about pileated woodpeckers, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about the elusive pine marten. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitat G…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Jesse Lincoln from Michigan Natural Features Inventory about all things habitat, fly away with a discussion about bird migration and die-offs from window collisions, and we wrap up the episode with a chat about what is perhaps Michigan’s most iconic fall mammal, the white-tailed deer. Episode Host…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Joe Robison about all things habitat in the Southeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan, fly away with eastern screech-owls as we talk all things feathers, and we discuss the odorous, striped skunk in our all things fur segment. Episode Hosts: Rachel Lincoln and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilli…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Mike Parker about all things habitat in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, fly away with sharp-tailed grouse as we talk all things feathers, and we discuss the Ursus americanus in our all things fur segment. Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard Al…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk to Kristin Wildman about all things habitat in Southwest Michigan, fly away with piping plovers as we talk all things feathers, and talk about Michigan's largest squirrel in our all things fur segment. Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner and Eric Hilliard Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitat…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we replay one of our popular interviews about the challenges a changing climate poses to wildlife. Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner, Holly Vaughn and Hannah Schauer Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard Managed Waterfowl Areas iNaturalist eBird Michigan.gov/Waterfowl Seek app Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Asse…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we replay one of our most popular interviews about one of everyone's least favorite woodland insects — the tick. Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard Michigan.gov/Lyme Radio Lab Podcast - Meat Allergy Episode The Tick App Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlif…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we replay one of our most popular interviews on the importance of leaving wildlife in the wild. Episode Hosts: Rachel Leightner Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov.…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk about habitat projects happening in Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about spring wild turkey behavior, and have a high-flying discussion about little brown bats. Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard All things habitat Michig…
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In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we talk about habitat projects happening in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, fly away with a discussion about birding on Grouse Enhanced Management Sites (GEMS), and dive into tips on avoiding conflicts with black bears this spring. Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner Producer/editor: Eric Hilliard…
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