Unwind with me as we discover the wonders of wildlife together. Perfect for animal lovers of any age looking to learn more about our furry, scaly, or slimy friends and relax in the meantime. Fall asleep, study, or be attentive; it's all up to you. This is a show made entirely for you, and in a great sense, made by you. That's because every week we cover an animal that someone in our animal podcast family requested, and every episode is dedicated to one (or many) of you. Come join us! New episodes posted every Sunday at 7 PM EST.
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Latest episodes
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Hoatzin: The Burping Bird With a Cow's Stomach
What if I told you there was a bird that burped methane and digested food like a cow? Wind down with me as we learn about the Hoatzin. You can listen attentively, let you
Hows about a bird that stomps snakes to death? Hows about a bird that has learned to exploit wildfires? Wind down with me as we learn about the Secretary Bird. You can li
Aug 11 29 min
Sperm Whale: The Marine Mammal With The Largest Brain Ever (Literally)
If there's a big-brain animal, it's this one. In fact, this creature has the largest brain of any animal in history (that we know of so far of course). Wind down with me
Aug 6 31 min
Fossa: Madagascar's Largest Native Carnivore
We don't have time for folks that don't like civets, and particularly, the largest carnivorous civet in Madagscar. Wind down with me as we learn about the Fossa. You can
Jul 19 28 min
Aardwolf: The World's Smallest Hyena
I don't mean to alarm you, but there's a miniature hyena in the African savannah. Wind down with me as we learn about the Aardwolf, which is neither Aardvark nor wolf. Yo
Jul 12 29 min
Why The Megalodon Went Extinct (Patreon Teaser)
In this Patreon exclusive, we learn about why one of the most successful apex predators went extinct. To unwind with me as we learn about the Megalodon's history, head to
Jul 9 5 min
Groundhog: The Marmot We Thought Could Predict The Weather
It's not Groundhog Day, but who cares; these guys are awesome. Wind down with me as we learn about the Groundhog (also known as the Woodchuck), the animal we thought coul
Jul 5 29 min
Greater Blue-Ringed Octopus: One of the World's Most Venomous Marine Animals
Wind down with me as we learn about the Greater Blue-Ringed Octopus, one of the most venomous animals on earth. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift
Jun 28 36 min
Chinese Water Deer: The Herbivore With a Pair of Sabre Teeth
Cozy up with a tea and learn with me as we learn about the Chinese Water Deer, also called the Vampire Deer. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or go to sl
Jun 21 34 min
Leafy Seadragon: Why You Can Barely See This Creature in the Wild
Wind down while we learn all about the Leafy Seadragon, the animal that pretends to be kelp. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while
Jun 7 22 min
Blobfish: The Single Most Misunderstood Fish In History
The title isn't an exaggeration; they really are the most historically misunderstood fish to date. Wind down with me as we learn more about them, that is, about the Blobf
May 31 22 min
Dachshund: How Wiener Dogs Were Once A Badger's Worst Nightmare
Cozy up with a tea and your dog as we learn about the Dachshund, the most specialized badger hunter. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sle
May 24 21 min
Red Imported Fire Ants: The Ant That Conquered An Entire Continent
Wind down with me as we learn about the Red Imported Fire Ant, the empire-building chemists. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or fall asleep to the wonde
May 17 21 min
Grey Heron: Nature's Most Patient Wetland Assassin
Come relax with me as we learn about the Grey Heron, the assassin of the wetlands. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or fall asleep to the wonders of wild
May 17 21 min
GIVEAWAY: Two Sets of Oh So Wonderful Pajamas
I am so excited to celebrate our five years together, and give away two pairs of the Oh So Wonderful Pajama Set to keep you warm during our adventures! Here are the rules
Sep 23 2024 2 min
Eastern Lowland Gorilla (200 Episode AMA): The Largest Gorilla on Earth
Unwind with me as we learn about the Eastern Lowland Gorilla, the largest living primate on earth. Strap on your hiking shoes and prepare for a trek to a rainforest in th
Sep 18 2024 40 min
Atlas Moth: The Giant Moth With Snake-Shaped Wings
Unwind with me as we embark on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Atlas Moth, the largest moth on earth. Strap on some hiking boots, and prepare for a journey to a f
May 28 2024 31 min
Bornean Orangutan: The Great Ape That Builds a New Bed Every Night
Wind down with me as we go on a wildlife adventure together to learn about the Bornean Orangutan, the objectively best animal ever (no bias). Okay maybe some bias. Strap
May 24 2024 37 min
Takin: The Shaggy Mountain Goat You've Never Heard Of
Wind down with me as we go on a wildlife adventure together to learn about the Takin, the wildly muscular goat-antelope. Strap on some hiking boots, and prepare for a jou
May 21 2024 37 min
Vaquita: The Rarest Marine Mammal on Earth
They really are one the rarest marine mammals on earth; estimates sit at around only 10 remain today. Wind down with me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Vaquita
May 17 2024 26 min
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My sister introduced this podcast to me a while ago, and at first, I was dubious; I'm usually not a podcast person, but Stef's voice, although previously described as the incarnation of sadness, is wonderfully soothing and steady, as is the occasional hint of Canadian accent. He almost always gives both the metric system and inches/feet/miles, which is very useful for a non-mathematical American. 🇺🇸 My Jell-o impression (strawberry cream/pink🍓) improves every day, as does my sleep. My favorite parts of the podcast are the etymology and the dad jokes. Also, it's always a hoot to fall asleep while he's describing a monkey or something, and waking up hours later, and the episodes have kept on playing, and Stef has moved on to a snail, or something. Like, "Whaaaa I didn't know monkeys had shells!...Ohhh, how long was I out? 👁👄👁" Also, could you maybe make an episode on Eurasian Eagle Owls?🤓
Owlie 🦉 · Sep 2026
The predictability and pacing of this show are a balm for my nervous system. The narration is so soothing and he is welcoming to the listener. Please keep going!
hehall · Aug 2026
My 10 year old son and I are both neurodivergent and struggle to get to sleep at night. I discovered this podcast and we listened last night. Tonight he asked to listen to the smart man that talks in slow motion again…🤣
The host doesn’t talk in slow motion..he does have a calming voice! And we both enjoy the information immensely as well.
Thank you for keeping it calm and clean!
Sharalleyhardy · Jul 2026
Wow, am I happy this podcast is back! Listening to it is one of my favorite ways to relax. Steph has such a calm, soothing voice—I even slow it down to 0.8x speed sometimes because it's so comforting. The way he speaks is soft, kind, and genuine, and it honestly feels like you're chatting with a close friend. On top of that, I always learn something new about animals with every episode. It's the perfect mix of relaxing and educational. I couldn't recommend it more!
JulezG7 · Jun 2026
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