That's Just Wild
Fresh Air
Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly and Sarah Roberts bring you a wildly entertaining nature show filled with adventure, behind-the-scenes stories, and fascinating facts. Think: unexpected encounters, jaw-dropping science, and nature like you’ve never heard it before. Every Tuesday join adventurer, explorer and broadcaster Steve Backshall, wildlife biologist Lizzie Daly, and journalist Sarah Roberts as they dive deep into the wonders of the natural world. From braving Arctic extremes to swimming with sharks, each episode begins with a bold superlative—Flamboyant, Freezing, Venomous—and unfolds into their remarkable tales of the wild. Then, every Friday, it’s your turn. Our Q&A episodes tackle your most need-to-know nature questions—from how not to become bear food to how long is an elephant’s trunk? Because the world is wild, its wonders are endless—and we’re here to tell the stories that prove it.For ad-free listening and special episodes, support the podcast at thatsjustwild.com.Produced in the wild by Fresh Air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 46min
Parasitic: Disco-Eyed Snails, Tongue-Thieving Isopods and Tropical Diseases
In this week’s episode, Steve, Sarah and Lizzie dive into the wild world of natures sneakiest hitchhiker… the parasites! 🪱👀🦠🐌 Worms that grow into Snails eyes 👁️✨, to tongue-eating isopods that become fish’s tongues. 😱🐟🐝 Oh, and did we mention there might be up to a million different kinds of parasitic wasps?!So… are parasites gross, genius, or just the ultimate survivors? 🌍💡📝 Leave us a review to let us know what you think — every comment means a lot to the whole team.🔔 Make sure you follow That’s Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! 🎧Go to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2025 • 25min
Q+A: Swans with Serious Muscle, and Snakes with Super Senses
This week on That’s Just Wild Q&A, Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly, and Sarah Roberts dive into your wildest questions! 🎙️ 🐍 Why do some reptiles give birth to live young instead of laying eggs? 🥚👅 How does a snake’s forked tongue work like a hammerhead shark’s wide head? 🦈🤯🦢 And can a swan really pack enough strength to break a leg? (Spoiler: you might want to keep your distance!) If you have a question you’d like our expert trio to answer, e-mail the team at 📧 questions@thatsjustwild.com or reach out on Instagram or YouTube @thatsjustwildpod.🔔 Make sure you follow That’s Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an answer.🚫📢 For ad-free listening and special episodes, support the podcast at thatsjustwild.com.Go to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2025 • 42min
Ugly: The infamous Blobfish, Bald Uakari and Long Fingered Lemurs
In this week’s episode, Steve, Sarah and Lizzie discuss the animals who won't be winning any beatuy contests...👀✨🙈 Bald Uakari and Prabosis Monkeys - primates with a face for podcasts.🐡 The infamous Blobfish gets a total glow-up under deep-sea pressure. 🌊🤔 But let's be honest... beauty is in the eye of the beholder... so when does an animal become so ugly it's cute again? 🐗💖📝 Leave us a review to let us know what you think — every comment means a lot to the whole team.🔔 Make sure you follow That’s Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! 🎧Go to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2025 • 35min
Q&A: Bird Poo That Caused a War and Why Cockerels Cock-a-Doodle-Doo But Hens Don't
This week on That’s Just Wild Q&A, Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly, and Sarah answer more of your wild questions. 🎙️🕷️ What makes spiders the kings of causing phobia?🐓 Why cockerels cock-a-doodle-doo but hens don’t?💩 And how some very valuable bird poo has started wars throughout history.If you have a question you’d like our expert trio to answer, e-mail the team at 📧 questions@thatsjustwild.com or reach out on Instagram or YouTube @thatsjustwildpod.🔔 Make sure you follow That’s Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an answer.🚫🧻 For ad-free listening and special episodes, support the podcast at thatsjustwild.com.Go to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2025 • 55min
Mysterious: Colossal Squid, Real Life Mythical Creatures and Big Cats in The UK?
In this week’s episode, Steve, Sarah and Lizzie get mysterious... 🔮 🦑 Searching for the Colossal Squid (the real-life Kraken)🧜 From the recently discovered to the myths that might actually be real...🔬 And how even in 2025, new species are still being discovered.📝 Leave us a review to let us know what you think — every comment means a lot to the whole team.🔔 Make sure you follow That’s Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! 🎧Go to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2025 • 6min
Special Preview: Hannah Stitful - How I got to be a Wildlife Filmmaker
✨ This is a special sneak preview of our members-only episode with BBC Springwatch presenter, wildlife & nature filmmaker, and fellow Cornish resident, Hannah Stitful 🎙️🌿For the full deep-dive interview, support the podcast and join as a member at thatsjustwild.com.You'll hear...🎥 How she got into Wildlife Filmmaking... and went viral on TikTok🌊 Exploring the amazing nature of Cornwall🦏 Adventures with Rhinos, Humpback Whales and Nightjars🚫📢 Want ad-free listening and more exclusive episodes? Support the show at thatsjustwild.comGo to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2025 • 19min
Q&A: Shrimps that Punch Through Glass, Glowing Mushrooms and Snake spotting in the UK
Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly, and Sarah Roberts are back, tackling more of your wildest questions 🎙️🐚 Can Mantis Shrimp really punch through glass?🐍 Where’s the best place to spot poisonous snakes in the UK?🍄 And what’s the deal with Brazil’s glowing mushrooms?...And the UK's top 5 best animals... according to Lizzie.If you have a question you’d like our expert trio to answer, e-mail the team at 📧 questions@thatsjustwild.com or reach out on Instagram or YouTube @thatsjustwildpod.🔔 Make sure you follow That’s Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an answer.🚫📢 For ad-free listening and special episodes, support the podcast at thatsjustwild.comGo to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2025 • 43min
Noisy: Jet Engine Sperm Whales, Screaming Plants, and Howler Monkeys
Just a warning, this episode might get loud 💥🤔Did you know that …The sperm whale is loudest animal on Earth — or it uses sound as a weapon!?👶 Chimpanees can recognise the cry of human babies?🌱 Or that plants scream?Steve, Lizzie and Sarah are here to bring the noise as they shout about the sounds of wildlife on our planet.🔔 Follow That's Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode.🚫📢 Want ad-free listening and exclusive episodes? Support the show at thatsjustwild.comGo to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 5, 2025 • 25min
Q&A: Tickling Platypus, Poetic Petrels and the Bloody-nosed Beetle
This week on That’s Just Wild Q&A, Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly, and Sarah Roberts dive into your wildest questions! 🎙️ 🌊 Why do Storm Petrels dance on the water (and make Steve want to write poetry)?🦆 Do platypuses have stomachs—and why are they so tricky to film?🐜 And do ants have hearts?If you have a question you’d like our expert trio to answer, e-mail the team at 📧 questions@thatsjustwild.com or reach out on Instagram or YouTube @thatsjustwildpod.🔔 Make sure you follow That’s Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an answer.Go to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 2, 2025 • 47min
Triumphant Travellers: Enormous Albatross and the Multi-Generational Migration of Butterflies
In this week’s episode, we explore the staggering undertakings of nature’s most triumphant travelers. 🌍✨🦋 Monarch butterflies that embark on multi-generational migrations and amass in such numbers they break branches. 🌳🐦 Seafaring birds that travel such long distances in their lifetime they could have gone to the moon and back… THREE TIMES! 🌙🚀🕊️ And the glorious Wandering Albatross that mate for life. ❤️Plus, some recent risky kayaking escapades from Steve. 🚣♂️💦📝 Leave us a review to let us know what you think — every comment means a lot to the whole team.🔔 Make sure you follow That’s Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! 🎧Go to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
