The Scenic Route Podcast
The Scenic Route Podcast
Podcast Description
Forget the fast lane, this is The Scenic Route. No shortcuts, no rush, just unexpected conversations, compelling people, and stories that take you somewhere wild. The long way around uncovers new paths, following curiosity down every winding trail, because the best tales aren’t found on the main road, they’re found on The Scenic Route.
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The podcast explores themes of wildlife conservation, personal journeys, and adventurous lifestyles, featuring episodes like Dr. Kristen Lear discussing bat conservation, Rob Alleva sharing wildlife experiences, and Julia Hellweg highlighting unethical practices in animal welfare.

Hosted by a college student and Biology and Economics major, The Scenic Route explores the lives of people who have chosen unconventional paths, pursued wild adventures, and carved careers out of unexpected places. Each week, Cal shares conversations that highlight amazing stories, valuable lessons, and the unexpected outcomes living differently, all while inviting listeners to come along on his own journey of learning how to step of the beaten path and take the scenic route in life.
Dr. Brendan Talwar and Dr. Chris Malinowski are marine scientists who have collaborated for more than a decade on conservation, fieldwork, and science communication. Brendan is a National Geographic Explorer and postdoctoral scholar at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and Chris is the Director of Research & Conservation at the Ocean First Institute. Together, they formed Team Shark Docs, a partnership focused on shark and ray conservation through scientific research, public outreach, and media projects. Their joint work includes the Netflix project “All the Sharks,” where they set out to document as many shark species as possible while supporting ocean conservation organizations.
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