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Reptile Fight Club

MPR Network
Herpetoculture
Herpetology
Herping
Reptiles
Australia
Field Herping
Conservation
Florida
Reptile Industry
Texas
California
Animal Welfare
Wildlife Conservation
Photography
Natural History
Reptile Care
Herping Ethics
Venomous Snakes
Hybridization
Reptile Cohabitation

Justin and Rob tackle the most controversial topics in herpetoculture. The co-hosts or guests take one side of the issue and try to hold their own in a no-holds-barred contest of intellect. Who will win? You decide. Reptile Fight Club!

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Recent Guests

William Filipek
Reptile keeper and owner of TJW Exotics
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Episode: Go Big? Prey Size w/ William Filipek
Nathan Barretto
Herpetoculturist and field herper
Episode: Does Locality Matter? w/ Nathan Barretto
Kyle Hutchison
Oklahoma-based herper and aerospace professional
Episode: Haranguing the Herpers w/ Kyle Hutchison
Paul Durin
Guest on trip and field participant
Episode: Arizona/New Mexico Trip Recap
Christian Diedrich
Guest on trip and field participant
Episode: Arizona/New Mexico Trip Recap
Billy Sveen
Reptile hobbyist and gecko keeper with a focus on micro geckos and multi-species enclosures
Episode: Billy Sveen on Monsters of God and more
Blaine Mazzetti
Guest, snake hunter and photographer featured on the show
Episode: Follow-up with Blaine Mazzetti
Chris Siderius
Herper, guest on the episode
Episode: Haranguing the Herpers w/ Chris Siderius and Nathan Choquette
Nathan Choquette
Herper, guest on the episode
Episode: Haranguing the Herpers w/ Chris Siderius and Nathan Choquette

Hosts

Justin Julander
Host of Reptile Fight Club; frequent guest and interviewee in episodes emphasizing field herping, taxonomy debates, and conservation ethics.
Rob Stone
Co-host focusing on herpetoculture ethics, field reporting, and educational outreach; often guides discussions and challenges guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • A true debate

    I really like the podcast. But love to have couple episodes where it’s a true debate Justin believes this and chuck truly disagrees because most of them they believe the same and have to defend something they don’t believe to try to make an argument. Great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim Boa
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the sharp, candid debates and practical field wisdom.
Framing can come across as confrontational, which appeals to some but may overwhelm casual listeners.
Guests with deep expertise add credibility and insight.
Some episodes are seen as a balance between nostalgia and ongoing debate on best practices.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#136
United States/Science/Nature
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#192
Canada/Science/Nature
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#89
Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#68
China/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#141
Netherlands/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#181
Austria/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Go Big? Prey Size w/ William Filipek
Q: Does it hit differently, the things that you find yourself versus those that you find either with the guides?
Filipek says finding an animal independently feels different, especially when spotting a python in the wild, but he still valued seeing animals located by the guides.
Go Big? Prey Size w/ William Filipek
Q: How much does it cost for the guided portion of a trip like that?
Filipek says the guided portion, including arrangements, guides and meals, cost about $2,100 for roughly a week and a half, excluding flights.
Does Locality Matter? w/ Nathan Barretto
Q: So I guess we need to figure out at what point does the place matter.
Nathan says locality means place, but argues that its relevance depends on whether populations differ biologically; he favors focusing on distinct forms and adaptations rather than place-names alone.
Does Locality Matter? w/ Nathan Barretto
Q: So I guess let's flip a coin between Rob and myself to see who gets the chance to fight you tonight.
The coin toss assigns Justin to argue that locality matters, while Nathan takes the opposing position that the animal's form and meaningful differences are what matter.
Haranguing the Herpers w/ Kyle Hutchison
Q: What do you make of Herp and Cuts?
Hutchison dislikes herping cuts, calling it excruciating, and prefers road cruising and the company of fellow herpers. He recognizes that cuts can slow snakes crossing the landscape and that access to land in West Texas is limited, but favors hiking or cruising when practical.

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What is Reptile Fight Club about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Fans of this show get into contentious, opinionated debates around herpetoculture, ethics, field herping, and conservation. Across episodes, the hosts challenge each other on topics like venom, captivity versus wild-caught ethics, field methods, and keeper education, often with high-energy banter and practical field anecdotes. The format tends to mix expert guests with strong viewpoints, real-world case studies, and discussions about land access, safety, and public perception of reptiles. It's likely to appeal to serious hobbyists, professionals in wildlife and zoo settings, and researchers who enjoy spirited, unapologetic conversations that mix science, policy, and craft knowledge. A notable edge is the willingness to embrace hot-button to... more

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2. Nathan Barretto
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7. Blaine Mazzetti
8. Chris Siderius

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