Into The Wild

S2E1: Rivers in the UK: Let's Get Wet!

One of, if not the most, tranquil places many of us can imagine being is on the bank of a river. The sound of the water moving & the visual of the ripples or crashing of water speeding past. They ground us & are essential to life so we must be looking after them in the UK right?.......RIGHT?

For episode 1 of season 2 we are looking at the state of rivers in the UK. From how insects can be important indicators for determining river health, to the hard hitting truth about what we are dumping in these magnificent habitats.

Guest appearances from Emma Brisdion (River Trust), Rebecca Lewis (Bug Life) & Craig MacAdam (Bug Life).

Feeling brave & want to read & be clued up on The River Trust's latest report, click here

AND to read more about joining the Royal Entomological Society's Associate Membership, click here

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

Bonus Episode: Braving The Cold with The London Wildlife Trust

GRAB YOUR THERMALS NERDS, IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT WINTER!!

If we ask ourselves honestly, winter is the season that can feel like it holds the most barriers up when it comes to us getting out & connecting with nature but is it really that hard? Can we still see wildlife in the cold frosty months?

On this bonus episode Ryan & Nadia speak with the London Wildlife Trust to explore just how much there is to see in this often dreaded season & what it can do to support our health, both mentally & physically.

Guest appearances from Chantelle Lindsay, Pete Salter & Beth Collier.

To learn more about what The London Wildlife Trust are doing in the next year ahead, click here & if you'd like to read more about Wild in the City, click here.

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

Nature Room 101 with Charlie Bingham & Ben Porter

NERDS!

We have a SUPER EXCITING announcement for the new year in the form of a new partnership BUT we will let you hear all about that on this episode!

On with the show & for the first one of 2024, Nadia & Ryan aren't messing around as they open the dreaded door of the Nature Room 101 vault once again.

This time author & naturalist Charlie Bingham & wildlife photographer Ben Porter join us to share their Worst Weather, Creepy Thing That Creepith & their Habitat Hates.

Follow our guests on socials at Charlie Bingham & Ben Porter.

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

To learn more about our new partners for 2024, visit The Royal Entomological Society.

Into The Wild’s Christmas Party: Merry Nerd-mas

DECK THE HALLS WITH ALL THINGS NATUREY FA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA

Welcome to the last episode of 2023. It's been a hurricane of a year but nerds, you did it & we are here to celebrate with the Into The Wild Christmas Party featuring a chat with taxidermist Elle Kaye.

Before the party starts, Elle joins Ryan for a chat about the world of taxidermy. From how this fascinating industry grabbed her attention & how the artform is done to where the heck Elle gets the animals from.

If you'd like to follow Elle on social media the click here.

Then Nadia cracks open the Red Stripe, Ryan necks a neat spiced rum & a special guest joins us to host our Christmas quiz. A huge thanks to Lucy Lapwing, Indy Greene, Chantelle Lindsay, Megan McCubbin, Leif Bersweden, Isla Hodgson & Chris Packham for contributing to this episode.

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

S1:E8: Human Wildlife Conflict Revisited: India Addition

We are diving back into the unspoken world of human wildlife conflict. One of the very things that is the greatest threat to wildlife & human life. This time we are focusing on India. From the species that people have to live with to how people have ended up living so closely with such large wildlife. Featuring an interview with wildlife researcher Rajeeve Matthew, this episode will give you a run down on what life is like living with Indian wildlife.

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

Bonus Episode: A lot-(ment) of nonsense with Emma Brisdion

What kind of podcasters would we be if we didn't treat you to a bonus episode every now & then. 

This bonus episode is quite simple a lovely chat between two friends. Emma Brisdion, who has featured on Into The Wild before, had her own podcast (For What It's Earth) & is a superb science communicator, invited me to her neck of the woods, Bath, to visit her allotment & talk about the importance of these kinds of spaces for people & their connection to food.

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

S1:E7: Gardens for People & Wildlife: When the Growing Gets Tough.

A garden, the thing many of us hope to have & I'm sure many of you fellow nerds join us in hoping to one day turn it into a beautiful space for local wildlife BUT how have gardens in the UK changed over the years? What value can they hold for nature but also for people & their wellbeing & their outlook on the natural world? In this episode, Nadia & Ryan explore the world of UK residential gardens & are joined by nature writer & presenter Kate Bradbury to learn more about gardening for wildlife.

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

S1E6: Forestry Around The World: Got Wood?

It's no secret that ever since humans have been on this planet, we have needed to use forests to survive. Whether that be for firewood, shelter or food, the forests we've lived in or around have provided for us, but how does this look in the year 2023?

In this episode Ryan & Nadia explore the history of forestry in the UK & then journey to Namibia, Nepal & Guyana to learn about community forestry & the systems these countries have created to sustainably managed their forests, restore biodiversity & of course, support the communities that rely on them. 

Guest appearances from: Guy Shrubsole, Kenyetu Joseph, Dr Raquel Thomas & Birendra Mahato.

Learn more about Guyana's Iwokrama Forest here:

Tickets for our live event on October 14th in Oxford can be found here.

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

Nature Room 101 with Dr Amy Jane Beer & Lee Schofield

Strap yourself in nerds, it's time to have a rant, a moan & get frustrated as Nadia & Ryan open the vault door of Nature Room 101.

This time author & naturalist Dr Amy Jane Beer & RSPB site manager Lee Schofield join us to share their Pathetic Plants, Academic Annoyances & their Sh*t Sealife!

Follow our guests on socials at Lee Schofield & Dr Amy Jane Beer 

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

S1E5: Climate Crisis’s Impact on Biodiversity - Just Stop Boil

I think it's safe to say we all know of the climate & biodiversity crisis but how connected are the two? Well it turns out very. In this episode - Just Stop Boil - Nadia & Ryan explore how the impacts of the climate crisis have further impacts on wildlife from life in the ocean, plants in the UK & elephants in Africa.

Guest appearances from Dr Amy Jane Beer, Sarah Watts & Dr Vicky Boult  

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird