Rephonic
Artwork for Some Like It Wild Podcast

Some Like It Wild Podcast

Some like it wild
Wolves
Grasslands
Tiger Population
Conservation
Kalyan Varma
Cheetahs
Cheetah
Street Dogs / Free-Ranging Dogs
Palamu Tiger Reserve
British India
National Geographic
Nagarhole National Park
King Cobras
Crocodiles
India
Wildlife Filmmaking
Afforestation
Tiger Reserves
Conservation Policy In India
One Health

Welcome to Some Like It Wild—the podcast that takes you deep into the untold stories of India’s legendary wildlife champions.

What drives someone to chase cobras through the Western Ghats? Or spend years tracking big cats? What pivotal moments led them to choose a career in the wild, especially in an era when conservation was barely a conversation?

In each episode, we sit down with scientists, fi... more

PublishesDailyEpisodes13Foundeda month ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ScienceNature

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Some Like It Wild Podcast

Latest Episodes

Ever wondered how to turn your passion for wildlife photography into a thriving business? In this exclusive episode of "Some Like It Wild," we sit down with the legendary Sudhir Shivaram, a name synonymous with excellence in wildlife photography. But... more

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Dr. Vidya Athreya, one of India’s foremost leopard biologists, whose groundbreaking work has redefined how we see these elusive cats, especially in the human-dominated landscapes of India.

🎧 What to exp... more

This International Tiger Day, we're looking beyond the stripes to tell the story of the man who revolutionized how we see them. In this exclusive episode of "Some Like It Wild," we sit down with the legendary Dr K. Ullas Karanth, the man who pioneere... more

In this brand new episode, we sit down with Dr Ananda Kumar and Ganesh, Raghunathan, two elephant experts whose decades of work have been dedicated to understanding and fostering coexistence with one of India's most charismatic animals: the elephant.... more

Couldn’t catch the full 2-hour conversation with Romulus Whitaker? We’ve got you covered.

This special cut brings you the best moments from our chat with India’s legendary “Croc Man.” From his childhood adventures to the encounters that shaped his l... more

Step into the world of tiger conservation with Dr. Ullas Karanth, one of India’s most respected wildlife ecologists. In this in-depth conversation, Dr. Karanth shares his journey from studying population ecology in Florida to transforming India’s tig... more

Dive deep into the world of wildlife storytelling with Prasenjeet Yadav, one of India's finest wildlife photographers, molecular biologist, and a National Geographic Explorer and Photographer

Prasenjeet joins us to discuss the incredible journey beh... more

Everyone has the Snow White fantasy, but responsible wildlife rescue is a critical, complex field.

Neha Panchamiya, founder of the ResQ Charitable Trust, takes us deep inside the world of animal rehabilitation, revealing how her organisation has pro... more

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Recent Guests

Ullas Karanth
Tiger conservationist and scientist; discussed tiger population ecology and field methods
Episode: The TRUTH About India’s Wild Tigers with Tiger Expert Dr Ullas Karanth
Prasenjit Yadav
National Geographic photographer and explorer
National Geographic Society
Episode: The Life-changing Journey of a Nat Geo Photographer & Explorer - Prasenjeet Yadav
Neha Panchamiya
Founder of ResQ Charitable Trust
ResQ Charitable Trust
Episode: Pain, Death, Survival — She Sees It All - Neha Panchamiya
Abi Tamim Vanak
Dr. Abi Tamim Vanak is a wildlife scientist discussed in the episode
Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science
Episode: Everything You Believe About Saving Wildlife Is Wrong Dr Abi Tamim Vanak
Raza Kasmi
Guest expert interviewed about wildlife history and conservation in India
Episode: Inside India’s Most Dangerous Forests: Tigers, Naxals & Survival
Raza Kazmi
Wildlife historian and forest officer's son; prolific collector of wildlife books
Episode: Were India’s Forests Better Under the British_ Wildlife Historian Raza Kazmi Answers
Kalyan Varma
Wildlife photographer and filmmaker; conversation guest
Episode: The Man who Quit EVERYTHING for the Wild FT. Kalyan Varma

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#55
Netherlands/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#96
India/Science/Nature

Top Nature Podcasts

Blurry Creatures
Blurry CreaturesBlurry Creatures
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal AttacksWes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media
Bigfoot Society
Bigfoot SocietyJeremiah Byron
Okay, But... Birds
Okay, But... BirdsDr. Scott Taylor
Just the Zoo of Us
Just the Zoo of UsEllen & Christian Weatherford
The American Birding Podcast
The American Birding PodcastAmerican Birding Association
Beastly History
Beastly HistoryWild Beast
The Wild with Chris Morgan
The Wild with Chris MorganKUOW News and Information
Get Birding
Get BirdingPeanut & Crumb
SASQUATCH THEORY
SASQUATCH THEORYSASQUATCH THEORY

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The TRUTH About India’s Wild Tigers with Tiger Expert Dr Ullas Karanth
Q: Can you explain the line-transact sampling method and how it improves tiger population estimates?
Line-transect sampling moves away from census-style counts to systematic sampling along lines, acknowledging that detection is imperfect and that not every animal is observed. By collecting data on detections along multiple transects and integrating with capture-recapture concepts, occupancy and abundance estimates become more reliable and scalable to large landscapes than traditional pugmark counts.
The Man who Quit EVERYTHING for the Wild FT. Kalyan Varma
Q: What role did collaborations and researchers play in your work?
Researchers and naturalists were essential for authentic behavior and safer field practices; their insight helped shape narratives and ensured welfare, especially when staging or guiding scenes.
The Man who Quit EVERYTHING for the Wild FT. Kalyan Varma
Q: How did you decide to move from photography to filming?
It was driven by a mix of practical needs (livelihood) and a growing inspiration from cinema; over time I realized I preferred the storytelling and would shift toward filmmaking as the field offered more depth and reach.
Everything You Believe About Saving Wildlife Is Wrong Dr Abi Tamim Vanak
Q: What is your hot take on feeding street dogs and its ecological impact?
Vanak argues that feeding street dogs sustains a large, unmanaged population that increasingly interferes with wildlife and human safety, and he advocates for a systemic, community-involved approach rather than merely feeding animals.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Some Like It Wild Podcast

What is Some Like It Wild Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A gripping series focused on India's wildlife champions, blending deep field biology, conservation policy, documentary storytelling, and hands-on experience in the wild. Across episodes, guests range from renowned tiger and reptile researchers to wildlife photographers and filmmakers, sharing first-hand accounts of field challenges, governance, and the evolving landscape of conservation in India. Expect candid anecdotes about encounters with dangerous predators, the logistics of long-term storytelling, and pragmatic approaches to wildlife welfare, community engagement, and policy impact. The show often centers on real-world trade-offs between livelihoods, habitat protection, and biodiversity, with a distinctive emphasis on open dialogue bet... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Some Like It Wild Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Some Like It Wild Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Some Like It Wild Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Some Like It Wild Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Some Like It Wild Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Some Like It Wild Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Some Like It Wild Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Some Like It Wild Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Some Like It Wild Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

How many episodes of Some Like It Wild Podcast are there?

Some Like It Wild Podcast launched a month ago and published 13 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Some Like It Wild Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Some Like It Wild Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Some Like It Wild Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Some Like It Wild Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Some Like It Wild Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Some Like It Wild Podcast?

Recent guests on Some Like It Wild Podcast include:

1. Ullas Karanth
2. Prasenjit Yadav
3. Neha Panchamiya
4. Abi Tamim Vanak
5. Raza Kasmi
6. Raza Kazmi
7. Kalyan Varma

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days