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Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

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Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn Grant is a different kind of nature show about the human drama of saving animals. Join Rae and team as they enter bear dens in Arkansas, dive for slave shipwrecks in the Florida Keys and wade through murky swamps to bring you closer to the people, the animals, the sounds and the stories that make these wild spaces so magical and so worth protecting. Wildlife biologist ... more

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How do you study a wetland that... isn't wet? Soil ecologist and social media sensation Jordon King gives Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant a proper initiation into the Florida Everglades, where even the dirt has a story to tell. But with drought transforming the w... more

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Going Wild is back, and this time, with video! This season we're heading out of the studio and into the wilderness: entering bear dens in Arkansas, diving for slave shipwrecks in the Florida Keys and wading through murky swamps to bring you closer to... more

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Recent Guests

Jordon King
Soil ecologist and social media creator studying the Everglades
Florida International University
Episode: The KING of the Everglades: Soil Science with Jordon King
Alannah Vellacott
Marine ecologist, science communicator, and ocean advocate
Diving with a Purpose
Episode: Slave Trade Shipwrecks + Saving Sharks: Meet Alannah Vellacott
Carolina Landa
An equity and policy analyst at the Washington State House of Representatives.
Washington State House of Representatives
Episode: A Metamorphosis Behind Bars
Ella Al-Shamahi
Paleoanthropologist and evolutionary biologist specializing in Neanderthals
Episode: Fossil Hunting in Conflict Zones
Alexis Nikole Nelson
James Beard Award-winning forager, vegan food concoctor
Black Forager
Episode: From Foraging to Fame: How Alexis Nikole Nelson Became @blackforager
Alexis Nicole Nelson
Known as Black Forager, she brings edible wild plants to the masses.
Episode: Season Four is Here!
Ed Young
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author
Episode: Season Four is Here!
Alana Velikot
Marine ecologist featured in the documentary Enslaved
Episode: Season Four is Here!
Kiese Laymon
Writer and MacArthur fellow, author of 'Heavy' and 'City Summer, Country Summer'
Episode: Outside/In: Where The Wild Things Grow

Host

Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
Wildlife biologist and host who focuses on the human experiences connected to wildlife conservation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Lovely POC representation in nature

    So happy to have found a show that highlights so many voices and experiences of poc in naturešŸ’•

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shania vensel
    United States8 months ago
  • Restoring Humanity

    I so happy I rediscovered your podcast. I have been a long time fan. I can’t wait to meet you in person at The Barrows Lecture Series at the Cincinnati Zoo in April. I value the light you shine on nature. The humanity you show through your guests is healing and comforting in time when we really need it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PuraVida58
    United States9 months ago
  • Wonderful, thoughtful, and inspiring

    I recently discovered this podcast, and it has quickly become a favorite. I love the tone, the story-telling, and the wealth of information about both wild animals and the people that engage with them. Dr Rae-Wynn Grant is wonderful to listen to, and deals with topics (her own stories or interviews with others) very thoughtfully. This podcast is such a joy to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TinyT-Rex
    United Statesa year ago
  • Simply amazing!

    I started listening to this podcast after reading Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant’s memoir Wild Life, because I simply couldn’t get enough! I find her thoughtful and honest takes on ecology and conservation work regarding both humans and animals (and all the complexities there!) absolutely brilliant and inspiring. Her voice is so needed in the field, and I’m inspired to share this and her other work to normalize and uplift her important perspective, experiences, and discoveries as a Black, female, scientist!... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2025L2025
    United Statesa year ago
  • Technical Issue: Different podcast plays but displays Going Wild image & podcast title

    I don’t know if this is happening with other listeners using the apple podcast app, but I realized that the last several episodes that show up as ā€˜up next’ or recently updated show the Going Wild thumbnail, but in fact play episodes from the Outside/In podcast (which I also subscribe to). The episode name shows as ā€œOutside/In: [whatever the epsidoe name is]ā€ and then below in the podcast name ā€˜Going Wild with Dr Rae…’. Just realized I have not heard several of the most recent episodes from Going... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lulu!
    United Statesa year ago

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There are strong positive sentiments towards the intersection of personal stories and environmental advocacy, creating a compelling listening experience.
Many highlight the soothing voice and effective communication style of the host, making complex scientific concepts accessible and relatable.
The themes of resilience and social justice resonate strongly, with listeners expressing admiration for the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the guests.
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The KING of the Everglades: Soil Science with Jordon King
Q: For someone who just doesn't understand the importance of soil at all, why would you say this is why it takes soil samples?
King says soil supports plants, which feed animals and underpin the ecosystem's food chain.
The KING of the Everglades: Soil Science with Jordon King
Q: What's wrong with dry soil in terms of what you're trying to understand about it?
King explains that he samples flocculent organic matter floating above the soil, and needs water to draw it into the sampling tube.
Women Who Travel: Tracee Ellis Ross Loves Seeing the World Solo
Q: What do you think viewers are going to learn from how you travel alone in the show?
A sense of what it would be like to know yourself and have the courage to be that person by yourself out in the world.

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Engaging discussions center on the interplay between human experiences and wildlife conservation, highlighting the stories of individuals dedicated to protecting animal species and their natural habitats. Aiming to inspire listeners, the content showcases unique perspectives from a range of guests, including scientists, activists, and individuals who have triumphed over personal struggles in pursuit of environmental advocacy. Key themes include the intersection of nature and social justice, the healing power of the natural world, and the diverse challenges faced by wildlife professionals. Each episode offers powerful narratives that emphasize the commitment to and need for collective action in wildlife preservation and education.

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1. The Wild with Chris Morgan
2. Outside/In
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Going Wild launched 5 years ago and published 45 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Jordon King
2. Alannah Vellacott
3. Carolina Landa
4. Ella Al-Shamahi
5. Alexis Nikole Nelson
6. Alexis Nicole Nelson
7. Ed Young
8. Alana Velikot

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