So Much Pingle

So Much Pingle


Latest Episodes

Episode 15: More with Justin Elden
August 23, 2020

Hello again everyone, here is Episode Fifteen, the second part of my conversation with Justin Elden on this Sunday double-fun day.  The main thrust of our conversation is Justin's work in Guatemala with the Highlands and Islands Conservatory,

Episode 14: Zootopia: A Conversation with Justin Elden
August 23, 2020

Hey there herpsters, it's Episode Fourteen!  What shall we talk about?  Let's ask the triumphant dude on the left, the one with the little viper in a tube.  That's Justin Elden, the viper is Armenian (Montivipera raddei), and guess where they are?

Episode 13: Watch the Skies with Josh Wallace
August 16, 2020

Hello everyone, and welcome to Episode Thirteen!  Lucky!  We're talking about herps, herp trips, photography, and the overall coolness of the cosmos with Josh Wallace.  We've been to some places, and we've seen some things.....

Episode 12: @snakeymama: A Conversation with Dr. Emily Taylor
August 09, 2020

Welcome to Episode Twelve!   In this installment, I talk with Dr. Emily Taylor, professor of biological sciences at Cal Poly (California Polytechnic State University), and we cover a number of topics, including rattlesnakes and leopard lizards.  Dr.

Episode 11: Colorado Herp Survey with Tim and Hunter
August 02, 2020

Hi folks!  For Episode Eleven, we have an interview that I recorded last month, on location in eastern Colorado, with Tim Warfel and Hunter Johnson.  The main thrust of our conversation was the recently concluded COPARC Otero County herp survey,

Episode 10: SmetLogik: A Conversation with Rob Kreutzer
July 26, 2020

Hello again everyone!  Welcome to Episode Ten!  I like that double-digit number.  For this episode, we're talking with Rob Kreutzer, AKA SmetLogik, a YouTube content creator par excellence when it comes to documenting herps and herp adventures.  Rob,

Episode 9: The Life Aquatic with Matt Sullivan
July 19, 2020

Hello everyone!  Episode Nine finds us both in and out of the water with photographer/herper Matt Sullivan.  Two shows in a row where we dip ourselves in the drink to visit with fascinating creatures!  We'll have time to dry off before our next install...

Episode 8: Helping the Hellbender
July 11, 2020

Hello everyone!  For Episode Eight, we take a deep breath and submerge ourselves into the world of the Hellbender via a conversation with Nick Burgmeier.  When it comes to cryptobranchids (hellbenders are in the family Cryptobranchidae,

Episode 7: A Conversation with Bob Ferguson
July 05, 2020

Hello again everyone!  Episode Seven features a conversation I had with Bob Ferguson, recorded in the New Jersey Pine Barrens last month.  I got to spend some time in the field with Bob and he was nice enough to spend an hour or so putting down the int...

Episode 6: Origin Stories
June 28, 2020

Hello everyone!  Here in Episode Six we're trying something a little different - we're talking about origin stories.  How did YOU come into the world of amphibians and reptiles?  Everyone has a story, and on this show we've got five people telling us a...