The Jordan Harbinger Show 798: Forrest Galante | A Wild Life of Rediscovery
Feb 21, 2023
Forrest Galante, a wildlife biologist and conservationist known for his work on 'Extinct or Alive,' shares wild tales from his adventurous life. He recounts a bizarre encounter with an Amazonian shaman and reflects on his nearly feral childhood in Zimbabwe. Forrest also discusses his transition from an ant-counting biologist to a reality TV star on 'Naked and Afraid,' emphasizing the unique challenges of wildlife conservation. His thrilling and sometimes dangerous adventures in search of presumed extinct animals offer a captivating glimpse into the unpredictable world of nature.
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Jungle Drug
- In the Amazon, a shaman insisted Forrest Galante snort a green powder from a monkey bone for protection.
- Galante vomited, and the shaman declared him the one who would have died without the ritual.
Drug Tourism
- Forrest Galante dislikes drug tourism, where people use traditional rituals for selfish purposes.
- He suggests volunteering for citizen science projects instead, for a more meaningful experience.
Lost Accent
- Forrest Galante intentionally suppressed his Zimbabwean accent to fit in after moving to the U.S. at 14.
- He now regrets losing that part of his heritage.
