The Field Guides

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Ep. 83 - Fall Webworms: Not As Bad As They Look

September 30, 2026

Every summer, large sacks of caterpillar silk appear in trees across much of North America. They’re the communal home of Fall Webworms, and they’re not pretty - full of caterpillars, their poop (frass), and dead leaves. But, y’know, those sacks are full of something else - fascinating nature facts! And in this episode, Bill and Steve dive into the messy but engrossing world of Fall Webworms (they put the gross into engrossing).This episode was recorded at Taylor Road Park in Hamburg, NY on Se...

Ep. 82 - Wild Ideas: Resurrected! (feat. Gordon Maupin)

June 30, 2026

This episode, we’re stepping back to the golden age of natural history podcasting by resurrecting the format of the classic show Wild Ideas: The Podcast. Joining us on the trail is one of the OG hosts: the man himself, Gordon Maupin. It’s a 3-way team-up where each of us brings a heavy-hitting seasonal mystery to the table.First, Steve unravels the rule-breaking world of the Ambystoma polyploid salamander complex, where unisexual lineages are mixing up DNA from different species and blurring ...

Ep. 81 - Keepin' Wetlands Wet: The Western NY Land Conservancy's Mission to Save Bear Lake

June 01, 2026

Every now and then, a conservation opportunity comes along that you can't pass up. The Western NY Land Conservancy (WNYLC) is currently in a race to permanently protect the Bear Lake Preserve, 311 acres of undeveloped shoreline, mature forest, and an array of critical wetland habitats linked to the Lake.To break down what makes this property so special, the guys hit the trail with WNYLC Stewardship Director Josh Balisteri. He gives them a tour of the property, discussing the history and ecolo...

Trees A Crowd · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

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The Field Guides typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Wildlife and ecosystem experts (scientists, field researchers, long-time natural history communicators) and conservation leaders who can speak authoritatively about a specific species/habitat or protection project. Common among recent guests: Leadership role in a land conservancy or conservation program; Direct involvement in preservation planning or stewardship; Published or recognized field research expertise (inferred from science-heavy episode focus). Recent guests include Gordon Maupin and Josh Balisteri.

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

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Recent episodes cover Wildlife, Ecology, Conservation, Natural History, and Environmental Science. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.