Best Parrot Training Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 266: Pursue Your Calling! (with Scott Trauger, Supervisor Emeritus, Natural Encounters, Inc.) 32:04

1d ago32:04

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While Chris is away at the International Symposium for Zoo Animal Welfare in Chicago, Ari is hosting solo—but she’s not alone! She’s joined by former (but also still current) NEI teammate Scott Trauger, who shares what life has been like since he made the big leap to follow his passion outside the animal field. From spreadsheets to showtunes, hear …

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Takeaways from Overland Expo West - our adventure and thoughts 46:27

1d ago46:27

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This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we head to Overland Expo West. This is the first time we’ve attended this event and - wow. There are hundreds of vendors with all sorts of gear, rigs and gadgets for those who want to travel to faraway places. We also review one of the RVs we saw there and, of course, share a gadget we had to have. Yo…

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Myth-busting Common Parrot Misconceptions 1:15:24

5d ago1:15:24

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There are plenty of claims and stereotypes about parrots floating around and many of them just aren’t true! In our very first myth-busting episode, we had a great time tackling some of the most common misconceptions we hear at Parrot Stars. We covered a wide range of topics that impact your parrot’s daily life, from training and diet to caging, beh…

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More RV Myths and Legends 40:37

8d ago40:37

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This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we set the record straight on some myths and misinformation we see out there on social media and in the real world. We have a gadget that is very handy - and could be yours! And we bring back a recipe that we use before every road trip. Then we visit a Goofy USA destination in Arizona - The Thing You …

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Episode 265: Using Communities to Create Opportunities 43:13

8d ago43:13

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Ari catches us up on her time at Croc School before our hosts tackle an email asking for ideas about how to create opportunities in the professional animal care field for yourself when 1) you've moved somewhere where the immediately employment opportunities might be limited - or non-existent - or 2) you've taken a temporary break from the field and…

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RV Mods we made - the good - the bad - the goofy 52:40

15d ago52:40

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This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we share the modifications we made on each of our Rockwood Mini Lite travel trailers, to make them more usable for our style of camping and traveling. Will modifications affect the value of your RV and what hacks are our favorite - and what did we goof up? You can find this week’s podcast at our home …

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Episode 264: What Does It Mean To "Prioritize Training"? (Live from the 2025 ABMA Annual Conference) 35:26

15d ago35:26

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Ari Bailey is busy doing cool reptile stuff at Croc School at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, so Chris takes the opportunity to share the audio from his presentation, "What Does It Mean to 'Prioritize Training'?" from last week's ABMA Annual Conference! He shares some antecedent and consequence conditions that he's seen great teams utilize to mak…

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Thinking of Clipping Your Parrot's Wings? Don't! 1:24:25

19d ago1:24:25

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We’re diving into a critical and often controversial topic: parrot wing clipping (and why it’s something you shouldn’t do). While many people clip their bird’s wings with the best of intentions, the reality is that this practice can lead to potentially serious physical and mental consequences, some of which may even seem unnoticeable. Based on our …

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Episode 263: Zen and the Art of Networking (Live from the 2025 ABMA Annual Conference Zoo Day) 44:26

22d ago44:26

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Chris is LIVE from Zoo Day at the 2025 ABMA Annual Conference in Galveston, Texas! Whilst wandering the grounds of our host facility, Moody Gardens, we chat with Chase Alsup from the Colorado State University Zoo, Aquarium, and Animal Shelter Management Graduate Program, Rae Simmons and Aubrey Wilson from the Moorpark College Animal Care and Traini…

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RVing and True Crime in New England 55:38

22d ago55:38

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This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we’re going to New England with two guys who are the spokespeople for RVing in New England, Bob Zagami and John DiPietro. We’ve got some insider RVing tips on places to stay, eat and see. Then we speak with author Dawn Barclay who has researched places where crime has happened in New England in her bo…

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Yes - you can conquer your own RV repairs 57:41

29d ago57:41

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This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we welcome Amanda Benson from Dusty Trail RV, who offers tips on safety, as well as DIY repair and maintenance of your RV. Yes, you can conquer your own RV repairs! We visit a Goofy USA location - Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo Texas You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you …

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Episode 262: A Feedback Loop About Feedback Loops 39:31

29d ago39:31

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Chris is in the editing (and possibly scrapping-and-starting-over) phase of his upcoming ABMA workshop "Your Feedback Loop: Evolving the Way We Give Feedback to Peers," so he decided to reach out to one of the smartest feedbackers around - Ari Bailey - and see how their notes compared when she was given the assignment to jot down what she considere…

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What YOU Can Do to Protect Wildlife with Mike Rodgers 1:29:04

1M ago1:29:04

1:29:04

In this episode, sit down with Mike Rodgers—an amazing wildlife educator who works for the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center in Palm City, Florida. Conservation is a key piece of our business mission at Parrot Stars. And while we tend to focus our education and fundraising mostly on Parrots, we want to do what we can to support wildlife of all kinds. …

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Episode 261: Is Your Animal Doing What You Want? (TEC Talk Throwback to The Official Chris Jenkins Super Simplified Guide to Behavior™) 43:02

1M ago43:02

43:02

It's consulting time! Chris is back at the Little Rock Zoo working with a team of eight trainers from around the zoo to get everyone working with people and animals they don't normally get a chance to, with the hopes that it might help them be better "training trainers" for new staff in the future! This has meant a lot of conversations about how yo…

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RV shopping in 2025 - Is now the best time to buy an RV 33:03

1M ago33:03

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Are you RV shopping? Not all RVs are built the same! We don’t like to read, or hear, that all RVs are poorly built, especially since 2020. And what about tariffs? Could this be the perfect time to buy a new RV or should you wait? This week on the stressless camping podcast we have some quality comparisons that you should do, to help you decide whic…

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Episode 260: The Guinea Pigs Have Arrived! (with Hayley Dougherty and Taylor LaTulipe, Natural Encounters, Inc.)) 39:20

1M ago39:20

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Chris and Ari share two microphones with their newest coworkers, Hayley Dougherty and Taylor LaTulipe! Hayley and Taylor share their immediate feelings after their first interviews, get quizzed to see how much they know about the show sections they started learning less than 2 days ago, reflect on how they felt coming out of their first interviews,…

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0302 - Chasing storms chasing us 52:19

1M ago52:19

52:19

What do you do if the weather gets scary? Many RVers were caught in the significant storms throughout the midwest, including us, so this week we’ve got some tips for staying safe while RVing when the weather gets angry. While we’re avoiding these storms, our guest Emily looks for storms and the weather we run from - she’s fascinating! Plus we visit…

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What You Need to Know About Grooming and Boarding Your Bird 1:03:17

2M ago1:03:17

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Thinking about taking that much needed vacation but don’t know what to do about your Parrot while you’re gone? Or maybe you’ve been wondering about whether to get a beak trim? There can be a lot of risks and hazards to consider when it comes to these topics. Learn how to keep your bird safe and healthy through proper grooming and appropriate boardi…

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Lessons we learned from our RV basic training students 49:08

2M ago49:08

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This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we we share lessons we have learned while helping others gain confidence and learn to be Stressless Campers. If it’s time to dewinterzie your RV we have some tips, and we share how we’ve been choosing stops on this leg of our journey. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever…

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Episode 259: Okay - I'm Going to Get a Degree, Then I'm Going to Come Back and Run This Place (with Kimm Hunt, International Animal Training Certification Board) 1:02:02

2M ago1:02:02

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Ari sits down with Kimm Hunt, President of the International Animal Training Certification Board (IATCB), to dive into the IATCB certification exam—how it’s developed, maintained, and what it means for animal trainers. They also explore Kimm’s work with shelter dogs, tackling tough topics like behavioral euthanasia and the importance of understandi…

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78 Bridging the Gap: What Rehabbers Can Learn from Progressive Bird Training 45:03

2M ago45:03

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In this heartfelt and insight-packed episode, Hillary Hankey sits down with winter intern Levi Soucek, a wildlife rehabilitator, educator, and outreach coordinator at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center. Levi reflects on her transformative 12-week internship at the Avian Behavior Ranch, sharing how hands-on progressive training experiences resha…

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Episode 258: Don't Panic! Let Your Weird Flagg Fly! (with Josh Flagg, Natural Encounters, Inc.) 36:43

2M ago36:43

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Chris is off at the AZA mid-year meeting, so Ari is joined by NEI Senior Trainer Josh Flagg for this episode! They dive into the challenges and joys of being the new person on a zoo team. From making new staff feel safe and welcome to knowing when (and when not) to let your "weird flag" fly, Josh and Ari explore ways to set teams up for success. Th…

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The StressLess Camping story 57:15

2M ago57:15

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This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we are celebrating episode 300! How did we get here? How have we been consistent for 300 weeks in a row? That’s nearly six years! You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0300 The StressLess Camping podcas…

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4 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Bird 1:13:42

2M ago1:13:42

1:13:42

In this episode, we'll talk about all of the details that you need to consider before bringing home a bird. We all know birds are cute—but taking home a Parrot companion is a huge commitment. Our Parrot Stars philosophy is to always prioritize the bird's health, safety, and overall well being. That means sitting down with every prospective bird own…

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Pianos and Pirates and Parrots - oh my 39:01

2M ago39:01

39:01

We’ve got gadgets, we’ve got news and more and, this week on episode 299 of the StressLess Camping RV podcast, we’ve got updates on the nation’s largest RV club, a way to save money on Internet for RVers and even a safety hack that could brighten your day. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcast…

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Episode 257: What Does Goal-Based Enrichment Look Like For People? 28:32

2M ago28:32

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Chris once again ambushes Ari with a surprise topic for discussion, thanks to a great email we received: now that the definition of "enrichment for animals" has evolved, what might "modern, goal-based enrichment" look like for the humans we work alongside in the professional animal care field? We chat about the staff-driven professional development…

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Finding Serendipity in StressLess Camping - traveling without reservations 46:51

2M ago46:51

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Have you ever boon-barreled? Or cracker-docked? This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we take you on our journey from New Mexico to Georgia for the FRVA convention. We share the new overnighting experiences that we tried out. And we share some apps that help us find those unique places. And we did it with zero advanced plans! You can find…

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Episode 256: What Do Great Trainers Actually DO? (with Steve Martin, Natural Encounters, Inc.) 34:28

2M ago34:28

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Ari and Chris steal a bit of time out of a busy day to chat with NEI's Steve Martin to follow up on last week's episode and talk about the practical, observable, and trainable behaviors that we see great trainers do. Focusing both on skills people can build in themselves and help build in others, the trio talks about meeting people where they're at…

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What Makes a Parrot a Parrot? 1:09:19

2M ago1:09:19

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In this episode, we dive into the topic of parrot biology. As biologists ourselves, this is our jam so prepare yourself as we cover Parrot geography, anatomy, physiology, intelligence, and more. Parrots are an absolutely fascinating group of birds with an abundance of unique characteristics. It’s fun to just learn about them, however for all the Pa…

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Episode 255: Grab Your Trowel, We're Cultivating Trainers! 49:12

3M ago49:12

49:12

With Chris busy being immersed in our Immersion Workshop, Ari is joined once more by Adam Geltz (Senior Trainer, Natural Encounters, Inc.) to discuss a listener email asking us to share some thoughts about cultivating great animal trainers. They start by talking about setting up strong antecedents to foster a safe environment for learning, move on …

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The status of RV repair today - opportunity is knocking 58:39

3M ago58:39

58:39

What’s the status of RV repair today? What’s being done to certify more technicians and is there an opportunity for owners to learn more about their RVs? This week we speak with Curtis Hemmeler from the RV Technical Institute about opportunity, repairs and the status of the RV service. Tony also shares a campground that’s really different and we al…

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Episode 254: Changing Jobs and Continuing Connections (with Ramon Castillo, St. Augustine Alligator Farm) 45:18

3M ago45:18

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Chris and Ari sit down with Ramon Castillo, who Ari first connected with through NEI’s work with Bearizona Wildlife Park—when he reached out to chat about reptile training! They discuss his time at Bearizona, his transition to The St. Augustine Alligator Farm, and how he’s working to make animal programs more accessible in both English and Spanish.…

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Podcast 296 - keeping your home safe while you’re StressLess Camping 32:08

3M ago32:08

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How do you keep your home safe while you’re out on the road? To help answer this excellent question posed by Ron & Wendy we welcome back Michael, who has worked with the police and private security companies. Michael watches over our house while we are gone. He and Tony offer some tips to keep your house safe when you are away stressless camping. Y…

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2025: A BIG Year at Parrot Stars 52:29

3M ago52:29

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To start off the much anticipated third season of our Parrot Stars Podcast, we wanted to give an overview of all the exciting things we have planned for the store in 2025! We are beyond excited to be starting our monthly educational classes, free to the public, to spread as much parrot information out there to anyone who will listen. Stay in touch …

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Episode 253: Ego, Influence, and "Extreme Ownership" 58:15

3M ago58:15

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With Ari out conferencing in Tennessee, Chris is joined by fellow NEI'er Adam Geltz to talk about their takeaways from Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babbin. They chat about the importance of recognizing when your ego gets in the way of making decisions that are best for the team, how vulnerability and…

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RV adventures on America’s first good road - Highway 89 59:09

3M ago59:09

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This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we visit with Natalie and Brian from Basecamp Bluesky, who share their road trip on Highway 89. This was called America’s First Good Road and it’s beautiful - Natalie and Brian have some great tips and videos. We also have a cute couples’ camper you might like in our weekly RV review. You can find thi…

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77 Parrot Recall 38:03

3M ago38:03

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This is an excerpt from our live parrot recall training, focusing on the pitfalls of over-training and the importance of recall in various scenarios. We share examples of a black palm cockatoo named Jupiter, whose wings were rehabilitated using falconry techniques, and a 24-year-old cockatoo named Henry, who was initially clipped. Hillary emphasize…

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Episode 252: Accelerate Your Growth Arc (with Adam Geltz and Shay Gruman, Natural Encounters, Inc.) 44:00

3M ago44:00

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With Chris busy teaching at NEI's Professional Contemporary Animal Training and Management Workshop, Ari gets some coworker support and is joined by special co-host Adam Geltz and returning guest Shay Gruman! The three talk about how they've each been working on their personal and professional growth outside of NEI, reflecting on how breaking goals…

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Beating full campgrounds with Wandering Labs and the Route of it All 53:27

3M ago53:27

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This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we welcome back our friends Scott and Alicia from The Route of it All, who tell us about a service to receive notifications when a campsite YOU want becomes available. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podc…

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Episode 251: If All You Do Is Grind, When Do You Have Time To Improve? (with Ryan Cartlidge, Animal Training Academy) 1:16:00

4M ago1:16:00

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Chris is joined by fellow podcaster and all around amazing Kiwi, Ryan Cartlidge, founder of Animal Training Academy! Ryan chats about how a desire for better work-life balance led to exploring non-zoo jobs beyond consulting, how a friend with a recording studio led to ATA's first online course, why it's important for people in the field to "keep th…

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Finding hidden boondocking gems and dump sites 41:37

4M ago41:37

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We learn about a new tool for finding hidden boondocking gems and dump stations with our friend Mark Koep from Campground Views. Find new places to boondock including some destination discoveries and hidden gems. Mark also shares a unique place near Moab. We also have a great set of kitchen pans that may last longer than your camper. You can find t…

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Episode 250: From Timid Fans to Lifelong Friends (with Ken Ramirez, Steve Martin, Susan Friedman, and Tim Sullivan) 1:51:14

4M ago1:51:14

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HAPPY 250TH EPISODE, TEC TALK! To celebrate this fun landmark, Ari and Chris are joined by four amazing people who've had a huge impact on us and our field: Ken Ramirez (Karen Pryor Clicker Training), Steve Martin (Natural Encounters, Inc.), Susan Friedman (Behavior Works), and Tim Sullivan (Brookfield Zoo Chicago)! Our guests talk about how they a…

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Live from our 2025 Quartzsite meet-up 44:25

4M ago44:25

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We’re coming to you from our meetup in Quartzsite where our friends in camp share their own camping origin stories - and we share ours! Join us this week on the podcast as we hear what inspires our fellow StressLess Campers to enjoy the journey. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://…

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Episode 249: The Uses and Limits of Anthropomorphism (with Katy Kocisko, Center for Great Apes) 48:31

4M ago48:31

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Ya'll know the drill by now: you send us an email, you get invited to be on the podcast, and as a result we get to hang out with Katy Kocisko (not Kocinko, Chris), orangutan caretaker at The Center for Great Apes! Katy shares how a school field trip lead to her first internship and full time job at Bearizona Wildlife Park (where she first met the N…

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Gadgets, Gizmos and Fun at the Quartzsite RV Show 43:30

4M ago43:30

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This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we share with you some of the gadgets and work-camp opportunities that Tony saw while wandering around the Quartzsite Sports Vacation and RV Show You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0291 The StressLes…

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Episode 248: Off the Cuff (with Susan Friedman, Behavior Works) 26:48

4M ago26:48

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Boy oh boy, did life decide to life all over us today! Today we had a fun recording planned with the amazing Dr Susan Friedman, founder of Behavior Works... and then a surprise USDA inspection stole Ari away from us and threw everything into a tizzy! Chris did get a bit of time to chat with Susan, and though we decided to push our planned recording…

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Podcast 290 - Rockwood Mini LIte 2506fk review - our new trailer 35:46

4M ago35:46

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This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we take a tour of our new Rockwood Mini Lite 2506FK. See how we organized our home away from home and made it just right for our travel and work style. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0290 The Str…

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Episode 247: Yay, Let's Talk About Grief! 36:04

4M ago36:04

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Ari and Chris are back together to talk about everyone's favorite topic in the professional animal care world: dealing with the grief following the loss of an animal in your care. We share some great advice from others, some old attitudes that we think aren't helpful , and some excellent resources to help all of us deal with the worst part of our j…

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0289 - Looking Back at 2024 - Part Two 35:24

4M ago35:24

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This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we look back over 2024 and share a bit of each episode. Perhaps it will spark an interest in revisiting an episode, or, if you are new to the podcast, you’ll learn about an episode you’d like to hear. We have this week’s podcast along with the notes and all the stories that go with this year of episod…

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Parrot Conservation Conversation 59:34

5M ago59:34

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In this episode, we discuss some of our viewpoints and philosophies on both Animal Conservation and Parrot Conservation. At Parrot Stars, one of our main goals is to promote and impact Parrot Conservation as a whole, for the betterment and well-being of these amazing animals. As biologists, this is a huge topic we are especially passionate about, h…

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