Episodes

  • Episode 14 - Laura Dyer - South African Wildlife Photographer and photo guide.
    Nov 11 2024

    In today's episode Andy, Mike and Adam are delighted to chat to the brilliant Laura Dyer, a "South African-born wildlife photographer, with a love for Earth’s open and uninhabited places, from the plains and waterways of Africa to the ice of the Arctic."

    We talk about her incredible move from accountancy to full time professional photography, the important issue of enabling women to feel safe and heard within wildlife photography and of course her incredible documentation of conservancies and how they help to protect amazing species such as the Cheetah.

    Of course there are also some brilliant Topics of the Week from Adam, Weird World facts from Andy and Mike's News!

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Episode 13 - David Plummer - Award-winning Wildlife Film-maker, Photographer and Rewilding Expert
    Oct 28 2024

    Today Andy, Mike and Adam are delighted to be joined by the inspirational, award winning wildlife film-maker and photographer, David Plummer.

    In this frank, open and emotional episode, David talks about his journey since being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease aged 39, discussing his incredible career that has taken him all over the world working on incredible shows such the BBC's 'Strictly Birds of Prey' and 'Wild Isles', not to mention his best selling book featured on BBC Breakfast, '7 Years of Camera Shake' and the amazing Parkinson's documentary, 'Shaking Hands with the Devil'.

    Don't miss conversations about re-wilding and Adam's Topic of the Week, including choosing your next species to photograph. Andy's Weird World takes us down a rabbit hole of wildlife myths and Mike shares a cracking Snapshot Shenanigan!!!

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Episode 12 - ROCK'N ROLL BIRDER! - Matt Spracklen
    Oct 14 2024

    In today's brilliant episode Andy, Adam and Mike catch up with the Rock'n Roll Birder himself, Matt Spracklen.

    Matt has taken the birding world by storm with a mix of his unique style alongside relatable, amusing and educational wildlife content.

    We discuss all aspects of Matt's 100mph life, his background in radio, presenting and music, balancing work life with a lovely new born baby and of course the Rock'N Roll Birder podcast he hosts alongside his wife Sarah.

    Come along for a fantastic ride, listen in to all our thoughts on sharing wildlife locations in Topic of the Week and get your pillows ready to hide behind in a scary Weird World!!


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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Episode 11 - Dan Willis - Wildlife Photographer, teacher, Youtuber and all round top bloke!
    Sep 30 2024

    In today's episode Mike, Adam and Andy have the absolute privilege of being joined by the brilliant Dan Willis.

    We chat about field craft, gear, YouTube channels and hide photography. Dan talks about his wonderful relationship with his Dad (Pops!) and we all discuss the importance of passion in teaching and how it can help shape young people for the better.

    Don't miss this weeks Weird World, Topic of the Week and Mike's News makes a comeback with an unexpected quiz on Spiders!

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Episode 10 - Isle of Mull live special!
    Sep 16 2024

    Today, for the first time, Andy, Mike and Adam are sat together and live from the Isle of Mull! Not only that, but they are joined by two guests, fellow wildlife photographers Sean Jones and Pete Cerpnjak!

    Over a couple of glasses of wine, we all discuss the amazing Scottish island of Mull, it's wonderful wildlife and incredible scenery. We talk Otters, Mull Charter White Tailed Eagles, ethics in photography and Hairy Horror Frogs that mimic Marvel's Wolverine!!!!

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Episode 9 - Chiara Talia - Italian Pro Wildlife Photographer
    Sep 2 2024

    Today Andy, Mike and Adam have the absolute pleasure of chatting to the very talented and extremely accomplished Italian, living in Belgium, via Scotland, Chiara Talia!

    Chiara talks about her amazing journey into professional wildlife photography, how her struggles with mental health, coupled with a chance moment with a European Robin, changed her life forever!

    We also talk about the weird world of street lights and insects, photography and Ai, our nemesis birds, as well as hearing the latest listeners Snapshot Shenanigans!!!!!!

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Episode 8 - Birdfair, Health, Going Pro, Composition & Eels?!!
    Aug 19 2024

    Have you been to Global Birdfair? Have you ever worried that you're doing too much and need to slow down? Do you ever consider whether 'going pro' in photography could spoil your passion? If any of these subjects resonate, this episode is for you!

    As well as those important subjects, Andy, Adam and Mike also discuss the importance of composition, the Weird World of Eels and introduce a brand new feature.....Snapshot Shenanigans!!! Where Mike reads out hilarious stories from listeners.

    Sit back and enjoy another brilliant episode of The WildX Podcast.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Episode 7 - BBC Springwatch's, Jack Baddams
    Aug 5 2024

    Have you ever wondered how the BBC Springwatch and Winterwatch shows are made? Have you ever wondered how and why bird ringing happens? Well you're in luck!

    In today's episode, Mike, Andy & Adam have the absolute honour to sit down with BBC Wildlife Researcher, podcast host, author and all round bird legend, Jack Baddams.

    We chat about Jack's journey into wildlife and television, obsessions, bird ringing, dream wild locations, click bate snake sightings and much much more!

    This is an episode not to be missed...

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    1 hr and 27 mins