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Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA

Shane Gorbett

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused animal-care show centered on operant conditioning, animal behavior, training, enrichment, and welfare, typically featuring specialized professionals from zoos, aquariums, conservation organizations, and behavior-training practices. Credible pitch candidates include experienced animal trainers, behavior scientists, welfare and enrichment specialists, conservation-care leaders, and educators with applied expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial field experience and institutional or conference-level credibility.

Metrics

Episodes: 85

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 516 subscribers

Instagram: 3.8k followers

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Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

friedmae@gmail.com

abma@theabma.org

abc@theabma.org

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Host

Shane Gorbett - Host and board member of The Animal Behavior Management Alliance.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Applied animal behavior and training expertise, with experience in zoos, aquariums, conservation organizations, animal-care programs, or behavior-science education.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership or professional roles in animal-care institutions, Conference presentations or specialized training programs, Published books or established educational resources, Demonstrated expertise in animal training, welfare, enrichment, or conservation care

Recent Guest Discussions

Heidi Hellmuth - Building Resilience, Coping Skills, Animal Welfare, Mental State, Agency, And Proactive Behavior Support.

Megan Sanders - Training Trainers, Behavior Skills Training, Coaching, Classroom Practice, Modeling, And Feedback.

Gerry Creighton - Animal Environments, Biological Challenges, Choice And Agency, Reinforcement, Elephant Care, And Communicating Welfare Decisions.

Amy Schilz - Multi-trainer Communication, Animal Choice, Training Consistency, Reinforcement Schedules, And Giraffe Care.

SK Ivkovich - Group Training, Social Hierarchy, Individual Animal Needs, Multi-animal Sessions, And Trainer Benefits.

Recent Topics

Animal Behavior, Animal Training, Animal Welfare, Enrichment, Zoology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA
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85: Reinforcement Systems with Mary Hunter, Behavior Explorer

October 16, 2026

This episode Mary Hunter, Behavior Explorer, provides some great learning and advice about Reinforcement Systems.  This podcast is a companion to Mary’s presentation at the 2024 ABMA annual conference in 2024 titled “Reinforcement Systems: Building Interconnected behavior chains that lead to improved communication and accelerated teaching”.  The episode begins by defining Reinforcement Systems and their practical application.  Next Mary gives an in depth breakdown to the four dimensions of Re...

84: Schedules of Reinforcement - Part 2 with Sue Pasquine, ZooTampa at Lowry Park & ABMA Board of Directors

October 02, 2026

This episode Sue Pasquine, ZooTampa at Lowry Park and an ABMA Board Member, helps to define and break down “Schedules of Reinforcement”. This episode is Part 2 of a two part series breaking down the most commonly heard and used schedules of reinforcement. The episode aims to break down and discuss the four main types of intermittent reinforcement schedules.  Sue explains and gives examples of Fixed Ratio (FR), Fixed Interval (FI), Variable Ratio (VR), and Variable Interval (VI) Schedules.  To...

83: Schedules of Reinforcement - Part 1 with Sue Pasquine, ZooTampa at Lowry Park

September 11, 2026

This episode Sue Pasquine, ZooTampa at Lowry Park and an ABMA Board Member, helps to define and break down “Schedules of Reinforcement”. This episode is Part 1 of a two part series breaking down the most commonly heard and used schedules of reinforcement. The episode starts with definitions of schedules of reinforcement and the two categories nonintermittent and intermittent.  Next, continuous reinforcement is discussed.  Continuous is the best schedule to utilize when teaching a new item. Su...

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How do I get in touch with Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA?

Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA is hosted by Shane Gorbett. Its publicly listed emails are friedmae@gmail.com, abma@theabma.org, and abc@theabma.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA?

The publicly listed emails for Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA: friedmae@gmail.com, abma@theabma.org, and abc@theabma.org.

How many listeners does Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA have?

Podseeker estimates Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA?

Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Applied animal behavior and training expertise, with experience in zoos, aquariums, conservation organizations, animal-care programs, or behavior-science education. Common among recent guests: Leadership or professional roles in animal-care institutions; Conference presentations or specialized training programs; Published books or established educational resources. Recent guests include Heidi Hellmuth, Megan Sanders, and Gerry Creighton.

How hard is it to get booked on Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA cover?

Recent episodes cover Animal Behavior, Animal Training, Animal Welfare, Enrichment, and Zoology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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