Animals To The Max Podcast

Join us on the latest episode of Animals To The Max podcast as we dive into the captivating world of wildlife filmmaking with the renowned filmmaker and National Geographic TV presenter, Jake Willers. With his expertise and passion for wildlife conservation, Jake has brought the wonders of the natural world to audiences worldwide through his breathtaking cinematography and storytelling. In this special interview, host Corbin Maxey sits down with Jake to explore his journey from a young nature enthusiast to an award-winning wildlife filmmaker. With years of experience working in some of the most remote and challenging environments, Jake shares the highs and lows of his adventures behind the camera, offering listeners a glimpse into the realities of capturing wildlife on film. Throughout the episode, Jake offers valuable insights into the importance of conservation and the role of storytelling in raising awareness about endangered species and habitats. Drawing from his experiences as both a filmmaker and a podcast host on "Behind the Wild Lens," Jake discusses the power of visual storytelling in inspiring action and fostering a deeper connection to the natural world. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, aspiring filmmaker, or simply curious about the wonders of the natural world, this episode promises to be a captivating journey into the heart of wildlife filmmaking with one of the industry's leading voices. Tune in to Animals To The Max podcast and join us as we uncover the magic of the wild through Jake Willers' lens. Listen to the After-Show! Jake Willer’s Website Follow Jake on Instagram Follow Jake on Facebook Subscribe to Jake on YouTube Listen to Behind The Wild Lens Podcast Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP

In this episode of the Animals to the Max Podcast, Corbin Maxey catches up with animal expert, Jarod Miller. Jarod tells me all about his exciting new business venture, Hounds and Hops! Follow Hounds and Hops on Instagram Follow Hounds and Hops on Facebook South African Safari with Corbin! Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo!

In this episode of the Animals to the Max Podcast, Corbin Maxey chats with Outdoor Adventurer, TV personality, conservationist, and podcast host, Forrest Galante. In this uncensored interview, learn about Forrest’s backstory growing up in Africa. What that was like and how that shaped who is today. Learn how he got his start on television and why he is so passionate about conservation and saving species. Forrest also discusses extinct animals and which ones he’d like to bring back to life. PLUS: What it was like appearing on The Joe Rogan Podcast…You don’t want to miss this interview! Listen to the After-Show! Follow Forrest on Instagram Subscribe to Forrest on YouTube The Wild Times Podcast South African Safari with Corbin! Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo!

In this episode of the Animals To The Max Podcast, I chat with bear biologist, Wes Larson. Wes has been working with bears out in the field for years and is also the host of the popular, Tooth and Claw Podcast. Wes discusses his adventures working with bears, close encounters, bear attacks, and gives bear safety tips. Listen to the After-Show! Follow Wes Larson on Instagram Tooth and Claw Podcast Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo!

In this episode of the Animals To The Max Podcast, I chat with author and former Seaworld Trainer, Mark Simmons. We discuss Lolita, the famous Killer Whale who has been living at the Miami Seaquarium for 50 years, and how she has been making headlines, as the Miami Seaquarium has announced they plan to return her to the wild in the Pacific Northwest. Lolita, whose health has been failing since December, is no longer on public display or doing shows. Is this a publicity stunt? Is returning her the best option? Will she survive the long move? Is this ethical? We discuss it all in this week’s podcast! Listen to the After-Show! Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo!

In this episode of the Animals To The Max Podcast, I speak with my friend Sam who just returned from her first trip to Antarctica! I had so many questions!!! What type of animals did she see? What was the travel like? How much did the Antarctica trip cost? She tells this and MORE in this podcast! Follow Sam on Instagram Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo!

In this episode, I sit down with safari ranger, Alistair Leuner. Al is the regional general manager of safari products of the Tintswalo collection. Al has been a ranger for 19 years, showing guests lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, rhino, and elephant in the African bush! I talk to Al about his day-to-day life being a ranger, how he landed his dream job, and my experience staying at Tintswalo Safari Lodge in the Manyeleti Game Reserve in South Africa. Al also shares tips and the best time to visit South Africa for safari! Book a safari with Tintswalo Subscribe to the Virtual Safari on YouTube Follow Tintswalo Safari Lodge on Instagram Follow Tinswalo Safari Lodge on Facebook Follow Al on Instagram Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo!

In this episode, I go through 2022 month-by-month and lessons I learned along the way while working with animals. From building snapping turtle ponds to the one thing I will NEVER do again in Yellowstone National Park, I recap the year. Here’s to a great 2023! Happy New Year! Listen to the After-Show! Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo!

In this episode, I discuss my recent trip to South Africa and Mozambique for a safari and beach vacation. Why did my wife and I choose South Africa and Mozambique? I go over this and other Africa travel tips, what I learned, and what to expect when YOU plan YOUR trip to Africa! Listen to the After-Show! Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo!

I recently went whale watching in the Seattle area with Puget Sound Express Whale Watching Tours and was BLOWN AWAY! So I invited naturalists, Justine and Kyla to come on the show to talk about the different Killer Whales in the Salish Sea! Listen to the Afer-Show! Puget Sound Express Whale Watching Tours Website Puget Sound Express on Instagram Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo!

What is it like to be a zookeeper? Could you imagine caring for rhinos, pygmy hippos, and okapi? In this episode of the Animals to the Max Podcast, I chat with Zookeeper Sierra. Sierra works at the Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, Kansas. We discuss Sierra’s zookeeper journey, tips for anyone wanting to break into the field, and fun behind-the-scenes stories working with rhinos, hippos, and okapi! Follow Sierra on TikTok Listen to the Afer-Show! Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo! Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN

In this episode, I chat with Angelina Kelly from the Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary in Athens, Michigan. Angelina and her family care for over 200 rescued alligators. We discuss alligator husbandry, alligators in the pet trade, how they keep the alligators warm in Michigan’s harsh winters, and out-of-the-box ways they make alligator ponds! Website: www.AlligatorSanctuary.com TikTok: alligator_sanctuary Instagram: Alligator_sanctuary YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC_V52yJCa5chb2DD4H6B6bQ Facebook Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary Listen to the Afer-Show! Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo! Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN

What happens if you are bit by a venomous snake? How does antivenom work? How can you avoid being bitten? On this week’s Animals to the Max Podcast, I’m joined with Thad Bowan, a firefighter paramedic who also works at the Alligator Adventure Park in North Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. Last year, Thad treated a patient who was bit by a highly venomous Gaboon Viper. Listen to the incredible story! E-mail Thad if you have any questions: thad@alligatoradventure.com Listen to the Afer-Show! Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo! Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN

On this episode of the Animals To The Max Podcast, I speak with author of the new book, Why Am I Alive, Paul Woyak. Paul describes his experience with a massive 20 foot White Shark off the coast of California. Order “Why Am I Alive” Book Listen to the Afer-Show! Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo! Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN

In this episode of the Animals To The Max Podcast, I get an EXCLUSIVE interview with the International Rhino Foundation about the rare birth of a Sumatran Rhino! I speak with Nina Fascione, the executive director about the exciting news. There are fewer than 80 Sumatran Rhinos left on the planet, so this is a milestone birth for a species on the brink of extinction. Learn all about Sumatran Rhinos and why they are difficult to breed under human care. Support the International Rhino Foundation Follow the International Rhino Foundation on Instagram Subscribe to International Rhino Foundation on YouTube Listen to the Afer-Show! Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo! Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN

On the show today, I talk with my buddy and alligator expert Chris Gillette. Chris has been working with alligators for 20 years. We discuss recent stories where alligators have made headlines and debunk myths about them. I also ask Chris his expert opinion on whether or not I should introduce my two alligators, Soni and Chompers! Listen to the after-show! Follow Chris on Instagram Follow Chris on Facebook Follow Chris TikTok Subscribe to Chris on YouTube Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo! Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN

In this episode I give my thoughts on a recent event in Tennessee where a camel escaped a petting zoo and killed two people. Are camels naturally aggressive? Have they killed people before? Was this a FREAK accident? Here is my take on this unfortunate event. Support the show on Patreon! Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo! Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN

Deer populations are exploding all over North America. Is this a serious problem? On this week’s “Animals To The Max”, I chat with Eve Bishop, host of the new podcast, Deer Humans. Eve chats about growing up in the Hamptons and how deer populations are causing a serious rift within the community. Listen to the After-Show! Listen to Deer Humans Eve’s Website Follow Eve on Instagram Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo! Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN

Today I chat with award-winning photographers, naturalists, conservationists, and authors Jonathan and Angela Scott. They are best known for their work in Kenya’s Masai Mara where they have filmed countless television programs including BBC’s Big Cat Diary and Animal Planet’s Big Cat Tales. They have lived amongst lions, leopards, and cheetahs for over 40 years. Listen to the After-Show! Follow Jonathan and Angela Scott Facebook Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Buy Jonathan and Angela’s latest book Jonathan and Angela’s official website Join the Sacred Nature Initiative Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo! Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN

In this episode I speak with Gary Bohan, the author of the new book Sharkey: When Sea Lions Were The Stars Of Show Business . Gary talks about how his great grandfather trained perhaps one of the most famous sea lions in history, Sharkey. The interview is a retrospective look at animal training and a walk down memory lane. You don’t want to miss out on this incredible story! Listen to the after-show! Follow Gary Pre-Order Gary’s new book! Website Facebook Twitter Book Corbin Maxey on Cameo! Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdr5n2Hh/ Instagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfN