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Wild Thing

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Bigfoot
Sasquatch
Harry & the Hendersons
Erotica
Literature
Publishing
Colorado
Cryptozoology
Amazon
Astrobiology
Extraterrestrial Life
SETI
NASA
Mars
Ufos
Patterson-Gimlin Film
Anthropology
Gorilla
Venus
Arecibo Observatory

Wild Thing is a long-form, narrative podcast about the obsessions that capture our imaginations. This sound-rich and deeply reported show examines the relationship between science and society—that point where scientific inquiry collides with our very human desire to find answers, even when there are none. Whether it's seeking out Sasquatch, looking skyward for extraterrestrial life, or probing the... more

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Earthlings are fascinated by our nearest neighbor. In recent years, we've sent probes and talked seriously about sending people. But even a century ago, we were crazy about the Red Planet and the Martians we thought lived there. In this interview wit... more

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When we imagine life on other planets, it's often the stuff of science fiction. But in his book, zoologist Arik Kershenbaum makes the case for why what we already know about animals on Earth could reveal what aliens might be like, too.

*Season 2 of ... more

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Seth Shostak is the chief astronomer at the SETI Institute and we’ll hear from him about SETI's mission: how they’re looking, what they're looking for, and how they think about the search.

*Season 2 of Wild Thing is produced by Laura Krantz and Scot... more

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Rob Swiatek introduces us to MUFON—the Mutual UFO Network—whose mission is to collect reports of and investigate UFO sightings all over the US and the world. Swiatek has been with MUFON for decades and explains how the organization works and what the... more

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Recent Guests

David Baron
Author of The Martians: A True Story of an Alien Craze that Captured Turn of the Century America
Author
Episode: David Baron Discusses Mars Madness—S2 Bonus Interview
Arik Kershenbaum
Zoologist at University of Cambridge; author of The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy
University of Cambridge
Episode: Arik Kershenbaum on the Evolution of Aliens—S2 Bonus Interview
Seth Shostak
Senior astronomer, SETI Institute
SETI Institute
Episode: Seth Shostak and SETI—S2 Bonus Interview
Rob Swiatek
Member of MUFON board of directors, longtime UFO investigator
Mutual UFO Network
Episode: Making Sense of MUFON—S2 Bonus Interview
Silvano Colombano
Former NASA computer scientist and author of New Assumptions to Guide SETI Research
NASA (former)
Episode: Silvano Colombano Wonders If We're Doing It Wrong—S2 Bonus Interview
Frank Buffalo Hyde
Onondaga Beaver Clan and Nez Perce artist known for contemporary Native American art
Artist
Episode: Aliens and Art with Frank Buffalo Hyde—S2 Bonus Interview
Sara Seager
Astrophysicist and exoplanet expert
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Sara Seager Explains Exoplanets—S2 Bonus Interview
Abel Mendez
Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Director of the Planetary Habitability Lab at the University of Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico
Episode: Abel Méndez Talks About the Arecibo Telescope—S2 Bonus Interview
David Anderson
Archaeologist specializing in Mesoamerica and pseudo-archaeology
Episode: "Ancient Aliens" with David Anderson—S2 Bonus Interview

Host

Laura Krantz
Host and creator of the show; leads long-form, investigative discussions across science, culture, and mystery topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.6k ratings
  • Would recommend

    Season 1 is still one of my favorite things ever ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    look.to.the.future
    Switzerland2 months ago
  • Sasquatch

    Heard you on Sasquatch chronicles and wish I’d I’d have known about you a lot earlier. Great show been binge listening ever since!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Given- up
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Heard you on Sasquatch Chronicles, enjoyed the podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    myHoney5
    United States2 months ago
  • Great

    Sasquatch chronicles introduced me to Wild Things.

    Great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    28473637
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic

    Could not stop listening!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hsjhdhdhcbcbchd
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise the show's storytelling, depth, and accessible science communication.
Some listeners desire more rigorous skepticism and critical analysis of controversial claims.
Audience notes high production quality and engaging guests, with strong cultural context.

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#162
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Apple Podcasts
#184
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#94
Singapore/Science
Apple Podcasts
#173
New Zealand/Science

Talking Points

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Seth Shostak and SETI—S2 Bonus Interview
Q: Are we listening for that on the dial?
We are listening for a signal that would indicate a transmitter, using wide-ranging receivers and computer analysis to detect narrowband signals that would stand out from natural noise.
Sara Seager Explains Exoplanets—S2 Bonus Interview
Q: How did the Kepler mission change our understanding of planetary systems?
Kepler showed that planets are abundant and diverse, with giant planets less common in certain regimes and many Earth-sized or smaller planets in other configurations, which broadened our sense of what a planetary system can look like.
Sara Seager Explains Exoplanets—S2 Bonus Interview
Q: What made you interested in exoplanets and how did you get started in the field?
The field was brand new and offered a chance to explore; a driver was the idea of learning something fundamentally new and developing skills that could lead to a future in science.
"Ancient Aliens" with David Anderson—S2 Bonus Interview
Q: Do you see any potential positive impacts from public exposure to archaeology, even if some of it is flawed?
Exposure can raise curiosity about the ancient world, but it should be coupled with critical thinking and better science education so people learn how archaeologists reach conclusions.
"Ancient Aliens" with David Anderson—S2 Bonus Interview
Q: How could archaeology be presented more accurately on television without losing audience engagement?
By focusing on real discoveries, providing context, showing the step-by-step process of interpretation, and highlighting indigenous histories and human ingenuity rather than external interventions.

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1. David Baron
2. Arik Kershenbaum
3. Seth Shostak
4. Rob Swiatek
5. Silvano Colombano
6. Frank Buffalo Hyde
7. Sara Seager
8. Abel Mendez

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