Global Guardians

Global Guardians
Podcast Description
Global Guardians is a new podcast hosted by Wildlife Biologist Mario Aldecoa and Nature Cinematographer Trent Underwood. Produced by Brave Wilderness, this series explores the people and ideas shaping the future of wildlife through conservation and innovation.
Join Mario and Trent as they interview scientists, ecologists, filmmakers, and tech pioneers in incredible outdoor locations like jungles, deserts, and swamps. They also host studio sessions, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, travel reflections, and insights on the evolving world of wildlife storytelling and conservation.
If you’re passionate about nature and the power of individuals to create change, subscribe to Global Guardians today!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as wildlife conservation, ecological innovations, and storytelling in nature, with specific episodes exploring Mario's unique experiences with crocodiles at a nuclear site and introspective discussions about the evolution of wildlife filmmaking. The hosts provide insights into how individuals can drive change in environmental protection.

Global Guardians is a new podcast hosted by Wildlife Biologist Mario Aldecoa and Nature Cinematographer Trent Underwood. Produced by Brave Wilderness, this series explores the people and ideas shaping the future of wildlife through conservation and innovation.
Join Mario and Trent as they interview scientists, ecologists, filmmakers, and tech pioneers in incredible outdoor locations like jungles, deserts, and swamps. They also host studio sessions, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, travel reflections, and insights on the evolving world of wildlife storytelling and conservation.
If you’re passionate about nature and the power of individuals to create change, subscribe to Global Guardians today!
Mario and Trent share their gear insights and the importance of being “dialed in” for filming wild moments, using their Costa Rica experiences—including capuchin monkeys eating a live iguana—as a prime example. This episode offers a raw, behind-the-scenes look at documenting critical ecosystems in real-time.
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