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Golden State Naturalist

Michelle Fullner

Booking Overview

A field-based natural history interview show focused on California ecology, biodiversity, wildlife, plants, geology, and conservation, typically featuring researchers, conservation practitioners, and other subject-matter experts interviewed in the field. Suitable pitches include California-based ecologists, wildlife biologists, botanists, geologists, land managers, and conservation leaders with hands-on expertise; booking difficulty is low to medium because the show favors accessible professional experts rather than high-profile celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 73

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 116.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

michellefullner@gmail.com

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Host

Michelle Fullner - Michelle Fullner hosts and produces a field-based show about California’s plants, animals, geology, hydrology, and conservation, reporting from natural habitats and speaking with subject-matter exp...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Researchers, field biologists, botanists, naturalists, conservation practitioners, and institutional experts with direct expertise in California ecosystems, native species, geology, hydrology, or environmental stewardship.
Required Achievements:  
Academic or institutional research in ecology or natural history, Hands-on wildlife monitoring or conservation work, Leadership or professional involvement in native plant, habitat, or seed conservation, Specialized field expertise related to California biodiversity

Recent Guest Discussions

Katie Elder - Annual Catalina Island Fox Population Counts, Trapping, And Vaccinations.

Lauren Dennhardt - The Decline And Recovery Of The Catalina Island Fox, Including The Scientific Investigation Into Its Population Collapse.

John Knapp - Island Biogeography, Biodiversity, Endemic Species, And The Ecological Significance Of Islands.

Kevin Alison - Island Biogeography, Biodiversity, Endemic Species, And The Ecological Significance Of Islands.

Justin Luong - The Ecology, History, Biodiversity, And Future Conservation Of California Grasslands.

Recent Topics

Science, Ecology, Conservation, Biodiversity, Native Plants

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Golden State Naturalist
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Spooky Special: Bats (Part I) with Joey Curti and Rachel Blakey

October 31, 2026

In the late 1800s, the people of New England believed there were vampires in their midst. Many had a neighbor who had gone pale, who'd felt as if someone were lying across their chest at night, who'd woken up with blood splattered across their pillow. Neither vampires nor vampire bats had caused these symptoms, but Bram Stoker would soon tie elements of this vampire panic to bats in his classic work of Gothic horror, Dracula. Come with me, Joey Curti, and Rachel Blakey on a misty Octo...

Catalina Foxes with Lauren Dennhardt and Katie Elder

September 10, 2026

In 1999, the once-healthy population of Catalina foxes plummeted suddenly and without explanation. Over the next few years, scientists worked to find out what was wrong and to bring this tiny fox, found nowhere else on earth, back from the brink. Join me and Lauren Dennhardt as we discuss Catalina fox's story, and then come with me into the field with Katie Elder to trap foxes for their annual population count and vaccinations. Links: Check out this mini doc on the Catalina fox's stor...

Island Biogeography with Kevin Alison and John Knapp

August 14, 2026

Humans have been fascinated by islands since the writing of the earliest works of literature, but the outsized role they play in our imaginations isn't limited to fiction. Islands make up only a tiny percentage of the land on earth, but they represent about a fifth of the planet's total biodiversity. And things stranger than fiction happen on islands, from the evolution of miniature mammoths and enormous flightless birds with no fear of humans to the illumination of the theory of evol...

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How do I get in touch with Golden State Naturalist?

Golden State Naturalist is hosted by Michelle Fullner. Its publicly listed email is michellefullner@gmail.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 Golden State Naturalist?

The publicly listed email for Golden State Naturalist: michellefullner@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Golden State Naturalist have?

Podseeker estimates Golden State Naturalist reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Golden State Naturalist?

Golden State Naturalist typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Researchers, field biologists, botanists, naturalists, conservation practitioners, and institutional experts with direct expertise in California ecosystems, native species, geology, hydrology, or environmental stewardship. Common among recent guests: Academic or institutional research in ecology or natural history; Hands-on wildlife monitoring or conservation work; Leadership or professional involvement in native plant, habitat, or seed conservation. Recent guests include Katie Elder, Lauren Dennhardt, and John Knapp.

How hard is it to get booked on Golden State Naturalist?

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

What topics does Golden State Naturalist cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Ecology, Conservation, Biodiversity, and Native Plants. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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