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 youโve 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 superlativeโFlamboyant, Freezing, Venomousโand unfolds into their remarkable tales of the wild. Then, every Friday, itโs your turn. Our Q&A episodes tackle your most need-to-know nature questionsโfrom how not to become bear food to how long is an elephantโs trunk? Because the world is wild, its wonders are endlessโand weโre 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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Nov 14, 2025 โข 24min
Q&A: Electric Senses, Miracle Cats and the Power of Keystone Species
This week on Thatโs Just Wild Q&A, Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly, and Sarah Roberts are back to tackle your wildest questions from the animal kingdom! ๐๏ธ๐ What are keystone species โ and why are animals like sea otters and Salmon so important for the planet? ๐๐ฆฆ๐ A Cornish cat survives three months trapped in a shipping container โ how did it do it? ๐ธ๏ธ๐ง๐โก Discover how Bees and spiders use electromagnetic forces to their advantage.. Could this mean animals have secret senses we still donโt understand? ๐ท๏ธโจโณ And could humans have hidden senses too โ like feeling time or even the Earthโs magnetic field? ๐งญ๐คฏ๐ Leave us a review to let us know what you think โ every comment means a lot to the whole team. ๐ฌ๐๐ Follow Thatโs Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! ๐ง๐Go 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.
Nov 11, 2025 โข 48min
Reef Builders: Loudmouth Clownfish, Resilient Super Coral, and Two Unlikely Allies
๐ชธ This week on Thatโs Just Wild, weโre delving into the vibrant beauty of coral reefs and to learn more about the incredible creatures that make them so special ๐ข๐.Steve tells us about that time he got told off by a Clown Fish ๐คก๐ ๐ Why these little ocean oases ๐ are louder than you think (and the incredible reason noise is so important ๐ถ๐ก)๐ช And how โSuper Coralโ might be the answer to repopulating reefs in the future ๐๐ฟ๐ Leave us a review to let us know what you think โ every comment means a lot to the whole team โค๏ธ๐ Follow Thatโs Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! ๐ง๐Go 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.
Nov 7, 2025 โข 21min
Q&A: Are Jellyfish Actually Plankton and Can Other Birds Be Pink Like Flamingos
๐ฟ This week on Thatโs Just Wild Q&A, Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly, and Sarah Roberts dive into more of your wildest questions! ๐๏ธ๐ฆโ What actually is a Plankton... and does it really have anything to do with size? ๐๐ฌ๐ฆฉ What makes a Flamingo pink โ and can other birds turn pink too? ๐๐ชถ๐งฆ Plus, Steveโs got a great use for his old used tights... ๐๐ Leave us a review to let us know what you think โ every comment means a lot to the whole team. ๐ฌ๐๐ Follow Thatโs Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! ๐ง๐Go 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.
Nov 4, 2025 โข 34min
Fiery: Blazing Tornadoes, Wild Horse Heroes and Fire-Hunting Hawks
This week on Thatโs Just Wild, weโre turning up the heat ๐ฅต as Steve, Lizzie, and Sarah dive into all things fiery ๐ฅThe good, the bad, and the ugly of wildfires โ and yes, sometimes theyโre actually good for wildlife ๐ฟ๐ How wild horses in Spain are being reintroduced to help reduce fire risks ๐ช๐ธโก๏ธ๐ฅ From lightning storms to fire tornadoes, natureโs most electrifying displays โก๏ธ๐ช๏ธPlusโฆ ๐ถ Steve and his wife have been on another ridiculous impromptu adventure โ kayaking to the Isles of Scilly ๐๏ธ between school runs! ๐ธ๐๐ Leave us a review to let us know what you think โ every comment means a lot to the whole team โค๏ธ๐ Follow Thatโs Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! ๐ง๐Go 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.
Oct 31, 2025 โข 26min
Q&A: Death-Defying Creatures, Epic Breaths, and Dinosaurs That Shrank
This week on Thatโs Just Wild Q&A, Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly, and Sarah Roberts dive into your wildest questions! ๐๏ธ ๐ฑ๐ฆ Do death-defying creatures really exist โ and would the team reverse ageing if they could? ๐ต๐งฌ๐ How do marine mammals hold their breath for so long underwater? ...Steve reveals the secrets of his six-minute freedive training! ๐คฟ๐ฆ ๐ฌโตSteve shares his most jaw-dropping British wildlife sighting yet โ spotted just hours before recording! ๐ฌ๐ง๐๐ฆ Plus, were dinosaurs really forced to shrink into birds? The gang unpacks how evolution took these giants from scales to feathers. ๐ชถโจ๐ Leave us a review to let us know what you think โ every comment means a lot to the whole team.๐ Follow Thatโs Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! ๐งGo 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.
Oct 28, 2025 โข 39min
Vampire: Monstrous Moths, Creepy Catfish and the Smallest Bloodsuckers on Earth
This week on Thatโs Just Wild, Steve, Lizzie and Sarah are going full spooky season โ sinking their teeth into the world of real-life vampires! ๐ฉธ๐ฆ ๐๐ฆMeet natureโs true night feeders: vampire bats and even moths that sip blood, tears, and open wounds. ๐ฌโจ๐ Steve shares his chilling encounter with a giant, vampiric candiru catfish. Itโs the stuff of nightmares! ๐๐ณ๐ฉธ Vampires come in all sizes โ from leeches and ticks to fleas with a thirst for blood. These tiny terrors are the ultimate bloodsuckers ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ชฑ๐ Leave us a review to let us know what you think โ every comment means a lot to the whole team.๐ Make sure you follow Thatโs Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! ๐งGo 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.
Oct 24, 2025 โข 19min
Q&A: Wild Neighbours, Mosquito Mayhem and the Thinking Forest
This week on Thatโs Just Wild Q&A, Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly, and Sarah Roberts dive into your wildest questions! ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ Which human-made places make the best homes for wildlife? From lizards on ancient walls to death adders in Aussie backyards... animals are moving in! ๐ฆ๐๐๐ Can mosquitoes really kill a cow?๐ฒ And if trees โtalkโ through underground fungi, could forests have memories? The gang digs into natureโs ultimate super-organism. ๐๐ชต๐ง ๐ Leave us a review to let us know what you think โ every comment means a lot to the whole team.๐ Follow Thatโs Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! ๐งGo 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.
Oct 21, 2025 โข 37min
Going Viral: Wildlife in the age of Selfies and Socials
This week on Thatโs Just Wild, Steve , Lizzie, and Sarah explore how social media (and the fact we all have cameras in our pockets) is changing the world of wildlife! ๐๐ฑ๐ From viral videos sparking conservation movements to scientists using social media to track migrations, the internetโs become a powerful tool for wildlife. ๐๐๐๏ธ๐ธ Drones are opening up incredible new ways to film wildlife โ and Steve and Lizzie share their top tips for how to capture those moments without disturbing the animals. ๐ฆ
๐ฟ๐พ๐ฌPlus, discover how you can help the wild world through citizen science projects that really make a difference. ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ Leave us a review to let us know what you think โ every comment means a lot to the whole team.๐ Make sure you follow Thatโs Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! ๐งGo 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.
Oct 17, 2025 โข 21min
Q&A: Do Fish Wee? City Wildlife, and the Perfect Post-Swim Pint
This week on Thatโs Just Wild Q&A, Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly, and Sarah Roberts answer more of your wild wildlife questions! ๐๏ธ๐ Do fish wee?๐บ Whatโs the ultimate post-snorkel pint in Cornwall?๐ What are the wildest (and most unexpected!) animals you can spot in our cities? Hint: oneโs the fastest creature ever to live on Earth! ๐ฆ
โก๐ Plusโฆ swimming with octopus in the UK โ and why this year has been one of the best!...and...๐๏ธ The DeadlyLive tickets giveaway winner is announced! ๐๐ Leave us a review to let us know what you think โ every comment means a lot to the whole team.๐ Follow Thatโs Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! ๐งGo 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.
Oct 14, 2025 โข 43min
Autumnal: Roaring Rut, Feasting Bears and Secrets Beneath the Leaves
This week on Thatโs Just Wild, Steve , Lizzie, and Sarah dive headfirst into natureโs golden season. ๐โจ๐ฆ Itโs rut season! Red deer, musk ox and Welsh mountain goats are locking horns in battles that could date back 100 million years! โ๏ธ๐๐ป Itโs that time of year โ migrations on the move and bears are bulking up! Steve relives his close encounter with three huge bears fishing for salmon in an Alaskan waterfall. ๐๐ฆ๐ And beneath the leaves, the forest comes alive with fungi โ fairy parasols, orange peel fungus and the not-so-friendly death cap! ๐๐๐ Leave us a review to let us know what you think โ every comment means a lot to the whole team.๐ Make sure you follow Thatโs Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! ๐งGo 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.
