Defender Radio and The Switch

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The Fragile Future of BC's Fishers feat. Rich Weir

October 06, 2026

Fishers – Pekania pennanti – are secretive, forest-dwelling members of the weasel family found across parts of British Columbia. But the Columbian population in BC's central interior is small, isolated, and facing serious pressure from habitat loss, wildfire and trapping. Rich Weir is a senior wildlife biologist with Artemis Wildlife Consultants who has spent much of his career studying fishers and other carnivores in British Columbia. His research has helped us better understand where fisher...

Growing Hamilton's Urban Canopy

September 22, 2026

Hamilton's urban tree canopy currently sits at about 18 per cent, and the City has set a goal of increasing that to 40 per cent by 2050. That matters for people — but it also matters for wildlife. Trees provide food, shelter and movement corridors for many of the fur-bearing animals who share our urban neighbourhoods, from squirrels and raccoons to skunks and other species. A new pilot project from the City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Naturalists' Club is helping grow that habitat by bringin...

OnlyMarms Featuring Dr. Julien Martin

September 08, 2026

For more than 60 years, researchers have been studying generations of yellow-bellied marmots in Colorado, creating one of the longest-running studies of wild mammals in the world. Dr. Julien Martin is a professor of biology at the University of Ottawa and one of the researchers now leading that project, studying how marmots respond and adapt to changes in their environment. But keeping a decades-long research project going takes more than good science. When traditional research funding became...

Just Animals · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

So Much Pingle · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Defender Radio and The Switch?

Defender Radio and The Switch is hosted by Michael Howie. Its publicly listed email is info@thefurbearers.com. 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 Defender Radio and The Switch?

The publicly listed email for Defender Radio and The Switch: info@thefurbearers.com.

How many listeners does Defender Radio and The Switch have?

Podseeker estimates Defender Radio and The Switch reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Defender Radio and The Switch?

Defender Radio and The Switch typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Wildlife or environmental researchers, university faculty, science communicators, nonprofit and conservation leaders, wildlife rehabilitators, and professionals with direct experience developing practical coexistence or habitat solutions. Common among recent guests: Leading or contributing to wildlife and environmental research; Managing conservation, naturalist, or wildlife rehabilitation organizations; Publishing or communicating research on wildlife, habitat, and animal welfare. Recent guests include Louise Thomassin, Jen Baker, and Julien Martin.

How hard is it to get booked on Defender Radio and The Switch?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Defender Radio and The Switch cover?

Recent episodes cover Environment, Wildlife Conservation, Human Wildlife Coexistence, Habitat Conservation, and Animal Welfare. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.