https://www.spreaker.com/show/talkin-wild-with-danenComedyDan Schiffmacherhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dcaf197b142eff6b453aa7ac8d33a351.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/talkin-wild-with-danSat, 09 Mar 2024 05:51:59 +0000Dan SchiffmacherDan Schiffmacherdan.schiffmacher@hey.comDan can talk to animals. Each week, he'll sit down with a different animal and ask them questions that are on everybody's mind.trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toni-the-tiger--49998666
Toni: Mike Paolozza
Chet: Sam Beaver
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49998666Mon, 30 May 2022 13:38:34 +0000Dan SchiffmacherToni is a tiger trying to get away from the shadow of a famous cereal icon. He has made a name for himself in a more adult part of the internet, though. Toni: Mike Paolozza Chet: Sam Beaver Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Toni: Mike Paolozza
Chet: Sam Beaver
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1580canada,chicago,comedy,england,improv,laughing,montreal,new,podcast,usatrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pamela-corgi-to-the-queen--49539703
Pamela: Emma Stuart
Chet: Sam Beaver
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49539703Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:15:02 +0000Dan SchiffmacherPamela is our biggest guest to date. She's the Queen's personal Corgi, and joins the podcast from her home in Buckingham Palace. She let's Dan and Chet know about Royal Secrets, her family lineage, and previous monarchs Pamela: Emma Stuart Chet:...
Pamela: Emma Stuart
Chet: Sam Beaver
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1614chicago,comedy,corgi,dog,elizabeth,improv,podcast,queen,royalsfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chuck-the-bear--49211074
Chuck: Scott Goldstein
Chet: Sam Beaver
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49211074Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:00:02 +0000Dan SchiffmacherChuck is a low key Bear from Chicago who has opinions about the 2015 film The Revenant. Chuck: Scott Goldstein Chet: Sam Beaver Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Chuck: Scott Goldstein
Chet: Sam Beaver
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1931bear,bears,chicago,comedy,goldstein,improv,podcast,scottfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iggy-the-iguana--48888611
Iggy: Jay Sukow
Chet: Sam Beaver
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48888611Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:00:04 +0000Dan SchiffmacherIggy is a chill Iguana who likes to play the odds. He talks about his name and also the Iguana Casino community. Iggy: Jay Sukow Chet: Sam Beaver Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Iggy: Jay Sukow
Chet: Sam Beaver
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1880chicago,comedy,community,iggy,iguana,improv,internet,podcast,the,zoomfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pancakes-the-opossum--48513061
Pancakes: Adam Schiffmacher
Chet: Sam Beaver
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48513061Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:00:03 +0000Dan SchiffmacherInitially recorded in the summer, this episode brings on a local Maine Opposum. He talks about what its like living the woods, and how he got his name. Pancakes: Adam Schiffmacher Chet: Sam Beaver Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Pancakes: Adam Schiffmacher
Chet: Sam Beaver
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1575animals,chicago,comedy,improv,maine,me,new,opposum,podcast,remote,zoomfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/samantha-the-fox--45555159
Samantha: Samantha Kris
Chet: Sam Beavers
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45555159Mon, 05 Jul 2021 11:00:12 +0000Dan SchiffmacherSamantha is a local celebrity to Montreal, Quebec. She made headlines when she visited, and has an affinity for costco. Samantha: Samantha Kris Chet: Sam Beavers Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Samantha: Samantha Kris
Chet: Sam Beavers
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1692animals,comedy,fox,improv,podcast,samanthakris,wildfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/squiddy-the-carribean-reef-squid--41468572
Cliff: Rich Calimucci
Squiddy: Rudy Mendoza
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41468572Tue, 18 May 2021 13:59:23 +0000Dan SchiffmacherSquiddy is a Carribean Reef Squid who gives us all the details of what it's like in the deep sea. He's also into board games. Cliff: Rich Calimucci Squiddy: Rudy Mendoza Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Cliff: Rich Calimucci
Squiddy: Rudy Mendoza
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1804animals,carribean,comedy,fun,improv,podcast,reef,squidfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cliff-the-manatee--41468571
Cliff: Rich Calimucci
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41468571Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:00:05 +0000Dan SchiffmacherCliff is a friendly Manatee, who has a lot to say about a lot of things. He was just a delight to talk to. Cliff: Rich Calimucci Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Cliff: Rich Calimucci
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1136animals,chicago,comedy,fun,improv,manatee,podcasttrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/girard-the-great-white-shark--41468564
Girard: Frankie Weschler
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41468564Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:48:33 +0000Dan SchiffmacherGirard Willoughby is a Great White Shark who is actually pretty chill. He talks to us about his religious connections in Utah and how he inspired the movie Titanic. Girard: Frankie Weschler Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Girard: Frankie Weschler
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>892animals,chicago,comedy,improv,podcast,shark,sharkstrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harriet-the-harbor-seal--41468565
Harriet: Holly Lambert
Girard: Frankie Weschler
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41468565Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:00:20 +0000Dan SchiffmacherHarriet is an adorable Seal from South Africa who talks to us about Shark Week, their relationships, and Climate Change. Harriet: Holly Lambert Girard: Frankie Weschler Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Harriet: Holly Lambert
Girard: Frankie Weschler
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1866animals,chicago,comedy,fun,improv,podcast,seals,sharks,talkinwildfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2020-a-louse-y-retrospective--42726042
Chet: Sam Beaver
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42726042Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:00:09 +0000Dan SchiffmacherIt's been a while since we've recorded an episode, but doesn't mean i've stopped talking to animals. My close friend Chet the Louse joins me to recap the past year and talk about the future of the podcast. Chet: Sam Beaver Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Chet: Sam Beaver
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>7212020,2021,animals,in,lice,louse,new,newyear,podcast,review,wild,yeartrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oswin-the-rat--14943419
Oswin: Devin Sanclemente
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14943419Fri, 01 Jun 2018 02:02:49 +0000Dan SchiffmacherOswin is a rat from the streets of wrigleyville. I do detect a slight accent, though. Oswin: Devin Sanclemente Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Oswin: Devin Sanclemente
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1721animals,chicago,comedy,improvisation,podcast,rats,wrigleyvilletrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rosa-the-dalmation--14518716
Rosa: Maria Konopken
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14518716Fri, 13 Apr 2018 02:05:03 +0000Dan SchiffmacherSomebody please adopt this adorable Dalmation! Rosa: Maria Konopken Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Rosa: Maria Konopken
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1841animals,chicago,comedy,dalmation,improv,podcastfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-talent-agents--14123383
Nick Blakos: Liz Anderson
Sniffers: Di Billick
Bill Cinton: Cameron Davis
Chet/Trish: Sam Beaver
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14123383Sat, 24 Feb 2018 21:36:04 +0000Dan SchiffmacherTo celebrate TW100, I decided to bring together all the talent agents that were mentioned over the past 100 episodes, and finally get their take on what the industry is like for them. Nick Blakos: Liz Anderson Sniffers: Di Billick Bill Cinton:...
Nick Blakos: Liz Anderson
Sniffers: Di Billick
Bill Cinton: Cameron Davis
Chet/Trish: Sam Beaver
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>3555animals,chicago,episodes,iheartradio,podcast,show,spreaker,stitcher,swc,tw100true2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/99-kapito-the-frog--14073704
Kapito: Cesar Jaime
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14073704Sat, 17 Feb 2018 03:30:36 +0000Dan SchiffmacherKapito is a frog i met in Wrigleyville that may have had one too many Bourbon and Milk Drinks Kapito: Cesar Jaime Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Kapito: Cesar Jaime
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1862animals,chicago,cubs,frog,podcast,secondwindcollectivefalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/98-belinda-the-pigeon--14019496
Belinda: Vickie Eisenstein
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14019496Sat, 10 Feb 2018 18:05:21 +0000Dan SchiffmacherBelinda is a Chicago Pigeon with body image issues. We probably didn't help anything. Belinda: Vickie Eisenstein Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Belinda: Vickie Eisenstein
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1944animals,chicago,cta,pigeon,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/97-anastasia-the-snow-leopard--13951799
Essex: Mike Gospel
Anastasia: Lexi Alioto
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13951799Fri, 02 Feb 2018 05:48:51 +0000Dan SchiffmacherAnastasia is a dedicated Snow Leopard who traveled halfway around the world to tell us the true meaning of the term "avalanche" Essex: Mike Gospel Anastasia: Lexi Alioto Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Essex: Mike Gospel
Anastasia: Lexi Alioto
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1952animals,chicago,leopard,osx,podcast,secondwindcollective,snowtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/96-hal-the-horned-owl--13891320He's the owl the city needs.

Hal: David Audino
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13891320Fri, 26 Jan 2018 04:56:55 +0000Dan SchiffmacherHal sits above the city everyday, observing. He's the owl the city needs. Hal: David Audino Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan SchiffmacherHe's the owl the city needs.

Hal: David Audino
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>2253chicago,comedy,improv,podcast,secondwindcollective,trypodfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/95-norman-the-service-dog--13837996
Norman: Jon Colby
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13837996Fri, 19 Jan 2018 05:17:40 +0000Dan SchiffmacherNorman is an Emotional Service Dog, that may need some emotional support himself. Norman: Jon Colby Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Norman: Jon Colby
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1835animals,chicago,podcast,service,swc,talkinwildtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/94-holly-the-hippo--13780653
Holly: Jamie Lee Cortese
Essex Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13780653Fri, 12 Jan 2018 03:22:53 +0000Dan SchiffmacherNever get on the wrong side of a Hippo. Luckily, I didn't! Holly: Jamie Lee Cortese Essex Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Holly: Jamie Lee Cortese
Essex Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1713animals,chicago,hippo,podcast,talkinwildtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/93-boomer-the-police-dog--13727506
Boomer: Adam Pennington
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13727506Fri, 05 Jan 2018 04:03:28 +0000Dan SchiffmacherBoomer starts 2018 off with a bang as he tells us what it was like to be on the Chicago Police Force. Boomer: Adam Pennington Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Boomer: Adam Pennington
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>25812018,chicago,comedy,dog,improv,podcast,police,swctrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/92-year-in-review-2017--13640688
Chet: Sam Beaver
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13640688Thu, 28 Dec 2017 06:05:03 +0000Dan SchiffmacherEssex and I decide to have another easy episode and talk about the years transgressions. Chet: Sam Beaver Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Chet: Sam Beaver
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>14082017,animals,chicago,nye2017,podcasttrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/91-chet-the-head-louse--13640458
Chet: Sam Beaver
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13640458Thu, 21 Dec 2017 04:08:34 +0000Dan SchiffmacherLittle did I know, Chet has been living with me for the past 17 years. For a Louse, he's not a bad guy. Chet: Sam Beaver Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Chet: Sam Beaver
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>2064animals,chicago,louse,podcast,swc,talkinwildfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/90-yellow-the-praying-mantis--13603903
Yellow: Joe Pisanzio
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13603903Sat, 16 Dec 2017 14:39:57 +0000Dan SchiffmacherYellow returns to the show to talk about his day to day life, and "the time before the wind" as Essex tries to #normalizefruitcake Yellow: Joe Pisanzio Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Yellow: Joe Pisanzio
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1482animals,chicago,improvisation,mantimanti,normalizefruitcake,podcasttrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/89-chris-the-mongoose--13535872
Chris: Michael Brunleib
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13535872Fri, 08 Dec 2017 05:48:17 +0000Dan SchiffmacherChris the Mongoose returns to meet Essex and let dan know how life has been for him on the streets of Chicago. Chris: Michael Brunleib Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Chris: Michael Brunleib
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1944animals,chicago,podcast,secondwindcollective,talkinwildtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/88-q-a-3-w-essex-the-english-carrier-pigeon--13459994
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13459994Fri, 01 Dec 2017 05:30:05 +0000Dan SchiffmacherEssex and I sit back, have a beer, and take questions from facebook in our 3rd Q&A! Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1621answers,chicago,improv,podcast,questions,swc,talkinwildfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/87-gobbles-the-turkey--13381438
Gobbles: Claudia Lao
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13381438Thu, 23 Nov 2017 06:10:04 +0000Dan SchiffmacherI'm thankful for this interview with soon to be pardoned Turkey, Gobbles. Essex and I try to keep the conversation away from what's cooking in the kitchen... Gobbles: Claudia Lao Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Gobbles: Claudia Lao
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1845animals,chicago,podcast,secondwindcollective,talkinwild,thanksgiving,turkeyfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/86-tilly-the-sea-lion--13280597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13280597Thu, 09 Nov 2017 03:42:18 +0000Dan SchiffmacherTilly is an Australian Sea Lion, in Chicago to blog. She informs us in detail about the Sea Lion Harem.2019animals,chicago,podcast,swc,talkinwildtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/85-tag-the-lab-rat--13232112
Essex: Mike Gospel
Tag: Aaron Matthews
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13232112Fri, 03 Nov 2017 02:55:22 +0000Dan SchiffmacherTag tells us what it's like being a free rat, and bonds with Essex over a shared love of Carmel Corn. Essex: Mike Gospel Tag: Aaron Matthews Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Essex: Mike Gospel
Tag: Aaron Matthews
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>626animals,chicago,podcast,swc,talkinwildtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/84-meeps-the-parakeet--13139306
Essex: Mike Gospel
Meeps: Elizabeth Kordeluk
Tag: Aaron Matthews]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13139306Fri, 27 Oct 2017 03:38:12 +0000Dan SchiffmacherFor Essex's first ep back as co-host, I decided to bring on another Bird. Meeps talks about the tests and trials she must endure with her scientist owner, and reconnects with her roomate, Tag. Essex: Mike Gospel Meeps: Elizabeth Kordeluk Tag:...
Essex: Mike Gospel
Meeps: Elizabeth Kordeluk
Tag: Aaron Matthews]]>1966animals,chicago,podcast,swc,talkinwildtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/83-a-new-essex--13082679
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13082679Fri, 20 Oct 2017 02:40:24 +0000Dan SchiffmacherEssex finds his way back into the apartment as I'm recording my voiceover reel. Essex: Mike Gospel Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Essex: Mike Gospel
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>658animals,chicago,podcast,swc,trypodtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/82-live-from-podslam-2017-w-mable-suze--13022690
Suze: Layne Dixon
Mable: Dana Anderson]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13022690Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:48:40 +0000Dan SchiffmacherI catch up with Mable the Mouse and Suze the Maned Wolf in front of a Live Audience at iO Chicago. This episode was recorded Live as part of the Podslam 2017. Suze: Layne Dixon Mable: Dana Anderson
Suze: Layne Dixon
Mable: Dana Anderson]]>1590animals,chicago,live,podslam,talkinwildtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/81-marla-the-black-widow-spider--12970570
Marla: Charly Williams
Izzy: Sam Bowers]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12970570Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:34:13 +0000Dan SchiffmacherAfter almost 15 episodes of Izzy casually mentioning her, I decided to ask Marla the Black Widow Spider on and get down to root of their relationship. Marla: Charly Williams Izzy: Sam Bowers
Marla: Charly Williams
Izzy: Sam Bowers]]>1711animals,chicago,podcast,spider,talkinwildtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80-q-a-2--12927223
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12927223Sat, 30 Sep 2017 21:28:45 +0000Dan SchiffmacherIzzy and I take your questions, this time sourced from facebook! Izzy: Sam Bowers Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>938animals,chicago,podcast,questions,trypodtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/79-greg-the-catfish-returns--12858723

Izzy: Sam Bowers
Greg: Jimmy Carrane
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12858723Fri, 22 Sep 2017 02:34:50 +0000Dan SchiffmacherGreg returns to promote his new book, and it's evident that there's still some tension between us. Izzy: Sam Bowers Greg: Jimmy Carrane Dan: Dan Schiffmacher

Izzy: Sam Bowers
Greg: Jimmy Carrane
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1743animals,author,chicago,improvnerd,podcasttrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/78-lil-frisbee-the-kangaroo--12806438
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Lil Frisbee: Matthew Beard
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12806438Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:44:38 +0000Dan SchiffmacherLil Frisbee returns to talk more about his life, as Izzy gets a deep dive into his stomach to get a look at his gallbladder. Izzy: Sam Bowers Lil Frisbee: Matthew Beard Dan: Dan Schiffmacher
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Lil Frisbee: Matthew Beard
Dan: Dan Schiffmacher]]>768animals,chicago,kangaroo,podcast,swctrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/77-ernie-the-tough-shark--12751959
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Ernie: Blair Britt
Lil Frisbee: Matthew Beard]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12751959Fri, 08 Sep 2017 04:26:09 +0000Dan SchiffmacherDon't call him a Bull Shark. Ernie swims by the podcast to talk about Shark Culture, is reunited with a friend from his past. Izzy: Sam Bowers Ernie: Blair Britt Lil Frisbee: Matthew Beard
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Ernie: Blair Britt
Lil Frisbee: Matthew Beard]]>2236animals,chicago,podcast,shark,swctrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/76-jumanji-the-monkey--12700729
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Jumanji: Dillon Cassidy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12700729Fri, 01 Sep 2017 02:13:35 +0000Dan SchiffmacherJumanji returns for a mini episode to talk more about his band and new album, and we all learn about Izzy's new business venture. Izzy: Sam Bowers Jumanji: Dillon Cassidy
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Jumanji: Dillon Cassidy]]>798animals,chicago,jumanji,podcast,trypodtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/75-fernanda-the-harpy-eagle--12648137
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Fernanda: Ashley Victoria
Jumanji: Dillon Cassidy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12648137Fri, 25 Aug 2017 03:05:48 +0000Dan SchiffmacherFernanda has been through a lot to get where she is today. She joins me and Izzy on the show to talk about her hate for monkeys, and surviving in the Jungle. Izzy: Sam Bowers Fernanda: Ashley Victoria Jumanji: Dillon Cassidy
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Fernanda: Ashley Victoria
Jumanji: Dillon Cassidy]]>1962animals,chicago,podcast,swc,trypodtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/74-paul-muller-the-german-scientist--12542913
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Paul: Pete Byrne]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12542913Thu, 17 Aug 2017 05:05:03 +0000Dan SchiffmacherPaul Müller (from ep12) returns to talk about his longevity secrets, and accidentally reveals a truth about Izzy's past. Izzy: Sam Bowers Paul: Pete Byrne
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Paul: Pete Byrne]]>915chicago,podcast,science,swc,wildtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/73-remy-the-ram--12542576
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Remy: Griffin Griggs]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12542576Thu, 10 Aug 2017 04:22:33 +0000Dan SchiffmacherI didn't know it when I booked him, but Remy was the popular singer from the band, Rammerhead. Izzy and I talk to him about his past, and where he plans on taking his future as a performer. Izzy: Sam Bowers Remy: Griffin Griggs
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Remy: Griffin Griggs]]>2055animals,chicago,podcast,swc,trypodtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/72-q-a-1--12500838Submit Questions to dan@secondwindcollective.com!

Izzy: Sam Bowers]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12500838Fri, 04 Aug 2017 04:11:58 +0000Dan SchiffmacherIzzy and I sit down and answer all the questions from our listeners, no matter how weird. Submit Questions to dan@secondwindcollective.com! Izzy: Sam BowersSubmit Questions to dan@secondwindcollective.com!

Izzy: Sam Bowers]]>675answers,chicago,comedy,podcast,questionstrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/71-fester-the-rooster--12452456
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Fester: Ian Geatz]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12452456Fri, 28 Jul 2017 03:27:56 +0000Dan SchiffmacherFester's a city rooster who seems like he has some hidden secrets. Izzy: Sam Bowers Fester: Ian Geatz
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Fester: Ian Geatz]]>1590animals,chicago,podcast,spider,summertrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/70-steven-the-honey-badger--12400227
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Steven: Tommy Butaccio]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12400227Fri, 21 Jul 2017 04:48:54 +0000Dan SchiffmacherSteven returns to talk more about the Badger Tribune, and his new best friend, Izzy. Izzy: Sam Bowers Steven: Tommy Butaccio
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Steven: Tommy Butaccio]]>690animals,chicago,podcast,swc,trypodtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/69-sean-the-puff-adder--12350135
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Sean: Sal Winston
Steven: Tommy Butaccio]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12350135Fri, 14 Jul 2017 04:17:49 +0000Dan SchiffmacherSean's in town from Morocco to eat a world famous Chicago Hot Dog. He's young, innocent, and just wants to give you a hug with his mouth. Izzy: Sam Bowers Sean: Sal Winston Steven: Tommy Butaccio
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Sean: Sal Winston
Steven: Tommy Butaccio]]>1883animals,chicago,podcast,snakes,trypodtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/68-kurt-the-graphic-designer--12298997
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Kurt: Stephen James Hanthorne]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12298997Fri, 07 Jul 2017 01:38:02 +0000Dan SchiffmacherKurt Returns to talk about SeeSo, and is polite enough to hear out Izzy's many pitches for new TV Shows. Izzy: Sam Bowers Kurt: Stephen James Hanthorne
Izzy: Sam Bowers
Kurt: Stephen James Hanthorne]]>1044art,chicago,graphics,podcast,talkinwildtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/67-izzy-returns--12247877
Essex: Mike Gospel
Izzy: Sam Bowers]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12247877Fri, 30 Jun 2017 04:43:07 +0000Dan SchiffmacherWhat initially started as a fireside Chat ends with me catching up with an old friend, and potentially gaining a new co-host. Essex: Mike Gospel Izzy: Sam Bowers
Essex: Mike Gospel
Izzy: Sam Bowers]]>1858animals,chicago,podcast,summer,unclekrackletrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/66-cocoa-the-chihuahua--12190379
Cocoa: Daniel Ennion
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12190379Fri, 23 Jun 2017 03:22:10 +0000Dan SchiffmacherCocoa joins me again to talk more about his aspirations to be "Best in Show", and be the best dog he can be. Cocoa: Daniel Ennion Essex: Mike Gospel
Cocoa: Daniel Ennion
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>738animals,chicago,dogs,podcast,trypodtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/65-carter-the-hedgehog--12129935He's turning 5 soon and would love you to come to his party!

Carter: Allie Gospel
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12129935Fri, 16 Jun 2017 04:19:46 +0000Dan SchiffmacherCarter is a cute 4 year old Hedgehog who apparently lives down the street from me. He's turning 5 soon and would love you to come to his party! Carter: Allie Gospel Essex: Mike GospelHe's turning 5 soon and would love you to come to his party!

Carter: Allie Gospel
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>1836animals,chicago,hedghog,podcast,trypodfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/64-dave-the-bear--12061176
Dave: Logan Colclazier
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12061176Thu, 08 Jun 2017 03:49:51 +0000Dan SchiffmacherDave returns for this mini episode to discuss how he copes with the pain of missing his loved one. If you see him on the corner of Foster and Sheridan in Chicago, I'd recommend crossing the street. Dave: Logan Colclazier Essex: Mike Gospel
Dave: Logan Colclazier
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>1083bears,chicago,podcast,secondwindcollective,trypodtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/63-spunch-the-ferret--12006256
Spunch: Alex Green
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12006256Thu, 01 Jun 2017 05:03:56 +0000Dan SchiffmacherFor a ferret, my new friend Spunch sure knows a lot about Weasels. Essex and I investigate. Spunch: Alex Green Essex: Mike Gospel
Spunch: Alex Green
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>1815animals,chicago,podcast,spunch,trypodtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/62-breezy-b-the-wolf--11958355
Breezy B: Matthew Heston
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11958355Fri, 26 May 2017 02:30:15 +0000Dan SchiffmacherBreezy B returns for this mini episode, and convinces Essex that maybe he too would like take down the human race. Breezy B: Matthew Heston Essex: Mike Gospel
Breezy B: Matthew Heston
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>740animals,chicago,interview,podcast,swctrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/61-dunkin-the-chameleon--11884900
Dunkin: Adal Rafai
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11884900Thu, 18 May 2017 05:05:57 +0000Dan SchiffmacherDunkin stops by the podcast to promote his new album, and teaches me a thing or two about communication in general. Dunkin: Adal Rafai Essex: Mike Gospel
Dunkin: Adal Rafai
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>2115animals,chicago,podcast,swctrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-juniper-the-siberian-tiger--11736398
Juniper: Shelby Jo Plummer
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11736398Thu, 11 May 2017 05:05:38 +0000Dan SchiffmacherOur good friend Juniper returns to talk about her recent switch to vegetarianism, and about how she's more than just a can of beans video. Juniper: Shelby Jo Plummer Essex: Mike Gospel
Juniper: Shelby Jo Plummer
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>1222animals,chicago,comedy,improv,podcasttrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/59-lucy-the-pug--11770141
Lucy: Di Billick
Cocoa: Dan Ennion
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11770141Thu, 04 May 2017 05:05:05 +0000Dan SchiffmacherLucy the Pug makes sure to let me know that she's one of a kind, and despite her age, still has many years ahead of her. Lucy: Di Billick Cocoa: Dan Ennion Essex: Mike Gospel
Lucy: Di Billick
Cocoa: Dan Ennion
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>1723animals,chicago,improv,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-shadow-the-shadow--11735902
Essex: Mike Gospel
Shadow: Josiah Robinson]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11735902Fri, 28 Apr 2017 01:56:07 +0000Dan SchiffmacherI flicked on the light to find my guest for this episode, and he told us all about what it's like to live in the underneath. Essex: Mike Gospel Shadow: Josiah Robinson
Essex: Mike Gospel
Shadow: Josiah Robinson]]>1037chicago,comedy,podcast,secondwindcollective,shadowtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-the-easter-rabbit--11669807
Easter Bunny: Tyler Snodgrass]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11669807Thu, 20 Apr 2017 13:32:29 +0000Dan SchiffmacherEssex and I were able to learn all about the what it's like being The Easter Rabbit, and almost none of it is what I expected. Easter Bunny: Tyler Snodgrass
Easter Bunny: Tyler Snodgrass]]>2137animals,chicago,easter,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-maize-the-domestic-dog--10877162
Maize: Jeremy Hull]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10877162Fri, 14 Apr 2017 03:22:10 +0000Dan SchiffmacherMaize returns for this mini episode to explain to me what a Dog's purpose really is. Maize: Jeremy Hull
Maize: Jeremy Hull]]>723animals,atlanta,chicago,dogs,podcasttrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-rebecca-the-coyote--11572821
Rebecca- Leila Gorstein
Essex- Mike Gospel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11572821Fri, 07 Apr 2017 03:21:44 +0000Dan SchiffmacherEssex and I get to chat with Rebecca the Coyote about being a WB Stunt Double, her friendship with Suze, and her passion for mixology. Rebecca- Leila Gorstein Essex- Mike Gospel
Rebecca- Leila Gorstein
Essex- Mike Gospel]]>1944animals,chicago,coyote,podcast,trypodtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-brad-the-bat--11511823
Brad: Ethan Krupp
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11511823Thu, 30 Mar 2017 02:17:22 +0000Dan SchiffmacherBrad returns for this mini episode, and talks further about his feelings (or lack thereof) for Hooty the Owl. Brad: Ethan Krupp Essex: Mike Gospel
Brad: Ethan Krupp
Essex: Mike Gospel]]>706animals,bat,chicago,podcast,trypodtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-hooty-the-owl--11467787
Hooty the Snowy Owl: Caroline Nash
Brad the Bat: Ethan Krupp
Essex Waddlington: Mike Gospel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11467787Fri, 24 Mar 2017 03:22:01 +0000Dan SchiffmacherHooty dated Essex for a while, so I brought her on to try to figure out what went wrong between them. She brought along her current boyfriend, Brad. Things get pretty intense. Hooty the Snowy Owl: Caroline Nash Brad the Bat: Ethan Krupp Essex...
Hooty the Snowy Owl: Caroline Nash
Brad the Bat: Ethan Krupp
Essex Waddlington: Mike Gospel]]>2093animals,chicago,owl,podcast,trypodtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-gary-the-leaf-cutter-ant--11407352
Gary the Leaf Cutter Ant: Anthony Grant Smith]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11407352Fri, 17 Mar 2017 02:28:25 +0000Dan SchiffmacherGary returns for this mini episode to explain a bit more about the life of an Ant, and how a relationship with a Wolf Works. Essex makes Aunt puns. Gary the Leaf Cutter Ant: Anthony Grant Smith
Gary the Leaf Cutter Ant: Anthony Grant Smith]]>773animals,chicago,podcast,secondwindcollective,wildtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/51-suze-the-maned-wolf--11342894
Suze the Maned Wolf: Layne Dixon
Gary the Leaf Cutter Ant: Anthony Grant Smith]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11342894Thu, 09 Mar 2017 05:12:41 +0000Dan SchiffmacherMy first episode with a co-host, Essex and I talk to a Maned Wolf and try to re-establish her failed relationship with her Ex, Gary. Suze the Maned Wolf: Layne Dixon Gary the Leaf Cutter Ant: Anthony Grant Smith
Suze the Maned Wolf: Layne Dixon
Gary the Leaf Cutter Ant: Anthony Grant Smith]]>2013animals,chicago,podcast,secondwindcollective,wolftrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interlude-talkin-wild-intro-song--11272320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11272320Fri, 03 Mar 2017 03:00:59 +0000Dan SchiffmacherDue to a Death in the family, there will be no new episode this week. Enjoy the full version of the Talkin' Wild intro song, a mashup of Will Smith and Donkey Kong Country.227chicago,podcast,secondwindcollectivefalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-essex-returns--11041548
Essex Waddlington: Mike Gospel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11041548Thu, 23 Feb 2017 05:07:00 +0000Dan SchiffmacherEssex was my very first guest on the podcast, and he returns to fill me in on how life's been. We had such a good time, that he may even stick around for a little bit. Essex Waddlington: Mike Gospel
Essex Waddlington: Mike Gospel]]>1173animals,birds,chicago,podcast,secondwindcollectivefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/49-lydia-the-domestic-cat--10876607
Lydia: Rachel Claire
Maize: Jeremy Hull]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10876607Fri, 17 Feb 2017 05:29:52 +0000Dan SchiffmacherIn my second ever interview with a Domestic Cat, I learn that everything is either seen in cats or dogs, and that a Cat Uprising is soon upon us. Lydia: Rachel Claire Maize: Jeremy Hull
Lydia: Rachel Claire
Maize: Jeremy Hull]]>1892animals,atlanta,cat,chicago,podcasttrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/48-mary-the-human--10683228
Mary: Julie Schmerbeck]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10683228Fri, 10 Feb 2017 05:09:27 +0000Dan SchiffmacherMary returns in this mini episode to talk about her new life, and how much speaking with a Narwhal has impacted her. Mary: Julie Schmerbeck
Mary: Julie Schmerbeck]]>740chicago,climate_change,human,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-jill-the-groundhog--10480745
Jill the Groundhog: Jacki Schwarz]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10480745Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:15:04 +0000Dan SchiffmacherJill is the one that started it all, but nobody will ever know. She talks about living in the shadow of Punxsutawney Phil, stereotypes of animals, and what it's like living underneath a church that worships snakes. #punxsutawneyjillisright Jill the...
Jill the Groundhog: Jacki Schwarz]]>1602chicago,groundhogday,podcast,punxsutawneyjillisright,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/46-darwin-the-monkey--10396069
Darwin the Monkey: Colleen Claes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10396069Fri, 27 Jan 2017 04:23:57 +0000Dan SchiffmacherDarwin returns for this mini episode to talk more about what it's like going viral. Darwin the Monkey: Colleen Claes
Darwin the Monkey: Colleen Claes]]>653animals,chicago,monkey,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/45-rodney-the-lion--10338822
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Rodney the Lion: Rodney Perry]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10338822Fri, 20 Jan 2017 02:35:59 +0000Dan SchiffmacherI was so excited to talk to the "King of the Jungle" I forgot to start recording initially. Rodney talks to me about the cultural differences between humans and lions, and we learn a little more about each as living beings. Check out the Simply...
Check out the Simply King podcast:
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Rodney the Lion: Rodney Perry]]>1365animals,chicago,lion,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-carl-the-mudskipper--10303941
Carl the Mudskipper: John Thompson]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10303941Sat, 14 Jan 2017 06:26:35 +0000Dan SchiffmacherIn this mini episode, I talk a bit more to Carl the Mudskipper about the Cubs, and what he actually is. Mostly the Cubs. Carl the Mudskipper: John Thompson
Carl the Mudskipper: John Thompson]]>730animals,chicago,cubs,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-philippe-the-coral-banded-shrimp--10250110
Philipe the Shrimp: Marc D'amico
Carl the Mudskipper: John Thompson]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10250110Fri, 06 Jan 2017 03:18:35 +0000Dan SchiffmacherAs I saw a piece of cheese move across the floor of the Jewel Osco, I realized that it wasn't magic, but Jewel's smallest employee, Philipe the shrimp. Philipe the Shrimp: Marc D'amico Carl the Mudskipper: John Thompson
Philipe the Shrimp: Marc D'amico
Carl the Mudskipper: John Thompson]]>1783animals,chicago,podcast,rochester,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-barry-the-beaver--10144406
Barry the Beaver: Bridget Brown]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10144406Thu, 29 Dec 2016 06:05:01 +0000Dan SchiffmacherBarry is back in this mini episode, and still is trying get the fame she deserves. Barry the Beaver: Bridget Brown
Barry the Beaver: Bridget Brown]]>716animals,beaver,chicago,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/41-darwin-barry--10144323
Dawin the Monkey: Colleen Claes
Barry the Beaver: Bridget Brown]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10144323Thu, 22 Dec 2016 06:05:07 +0000Dan Schiffmacher2 animals. 2 retail stores, 2 videos. 1 went viral, the other didn't. 1 has jealousy issues, the other doesn't. Dawin the Monkey: Colleen Claes Barry the Beaver: Bridget Brown
Dawin the Monkey: Colleen Claes
Barry the Beaver: Bridget Brown]]>1807animals,chicago,ikea,podcast,retailtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-dave-the-lobster--10117516
Dave the Lobster: Nick Shine]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10117516Fri, 16 Dec 2016 04:30:44 +0000Dan SchiffmacherIn this mini episode, i get a chance to talk more with Dave the Lobster. He has an excellent Ira Glass impression. Dave the Lobster: Nick Shine
Dave the Lobster: Nick Shine]]>830animals,chicago,iraglass,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-jennifer-the-lobster--10069133
Jennifer the Lobster: Stephanie Seweryn
Dave the Lobster: Nick Shine]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10069133Fri, 09 Dec 2016 05:24:46 +0000Dan SchiffmacherIn this episode I learn all about love, and try to bring a separated lobster couple back together. Jennifer the Lobster: Stephanie Seweryn Dave the Lobster: Nick Shine
Jennifer the Lobster: Stephanie Seweryn
Dave the Lobster: Nick Shine]]>1855animals,chicago,lobsters,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-sally-mae-the-sea-world-employee--10002469
Sally Mae: Laura Cebula]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10002469Thu, 01 Dec 2016 06:05:56 +0000Dan SchiffmacherIn this mini episode, Sally Mae returns to shed some more light on the workings of Sea World and how she aspires to work in the Concessions industry. Sally Mae: Laura Cebula
Sally Mae: Laura Cebula]]>581animals,chicago,podcast,secondwindcollective,watertrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/37-jean-wilkes-the-turkey--9936537
Jéan Wilkes: Dave Quiñones]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9936537Thu, 24 Nov 2016 06:05:21 +0000Dan SchiffmacherThanksgiving is upon us, so once again I'm talkin' Turkey. Jéan Wilkes gives me more insight on the natural violent nature of Turkeys, his Pardon from the President, and elaborates a bit more on the ancient war between the Turkeys and the Whales....
Jéan Wilkes: Dave Quiñones]]>1795animals,chicago,podcast,thanksgiving,turkeytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-thomas-brady-the-pilgrim--9893197
Thomas Brady: Mike DeLaney]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9893197Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:33:08 +0000Dan SchiffmacherThomas returns, and is determined that my "gift" was given to me by the devil. Thomas Brady: Mike DeLaney
Thomas Brady: Mike DeLaney]]>788chicago,pilgrim,podcast,secondwindcollective,thanksgivingtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-updates--9840628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9840628Thu, 10 Nov 2016 06:48:04 +0000Dan SchiffmacherStill processing the direction my country is heading. Here's a brief episode with some SWC updates.290animals,chicago,election2016,podcast,secondwindcollectivefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-petey-the-polar-bear--9793525
Petey the Polar Bear: John Gerber]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9793525Fri, 04 Nov 2016 03:38:08 +0000Dan SchiffmacherPetey returns in this mini episode to discuss what it's like living up north, and if the planet is really getting warmer. Petey the Polar Bear: John Gerber
Petey the Polar Bear: John Gerber]]>708animals,bear,chicago,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-scotte-the-loon--9740541
Scotte the Loon: Adam Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9740541Fri, 28 Oct 2016 04:29:48 +0000Dan SchiffmacherYet another bird to add to my list, Scotte fills me in with what it's like to be Canada's National Bird. Scotte the Loon: Adam Schiffmacher
Scotte the Loon: Adam Schiffmacher]]>1570animals,canada,chicago,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-tina-the-cobra--9684239
Tina the Cobra: Michelle Davey]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9684239Fri, 21 Oct 2016 01:27:07 +0000Dan SchiffmacherTina Returns in this mini episode to discuss more about Cobra mating rituals, favorite foods, and how she'd like to kill me. Tina the Cobra: Michelle Davey
Tina the Cobra: Michelle Davey]]>819animals,chicago,cobra,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-tina-the-cobra-petey-the-polar-bear-live--9626737
Tina: Michelle Davey
Petey: John Gerber]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9626737Thu, 13 Oct 2016 03:20:24 +0000Dan SchiffmacherI brought a Live Cobra and Polar Bear to the Podslam Podcast Marathon in Chicago, IL. Turns out Cobras really do like to have sex, and Polar Bears are pretty chill. Tina: Michelle Davey Petey: John Gerber
Tina: Michelle Davey
Petey: John Gerber]]>1533animals,chicago,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-elliot-fox--9573671
Elliot Fox: Elliot Fox]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9573671Thu, 06 Oct 2016 02:32:44 +0000Dan SchiffmacherThis mini episode let me talk more to Elliot Fox from last week's episode. We expand upon what the fox actually says. Elliot Fox: Elliot Fox
Elliot Fox: Elliot Fox]]>719animals,chicago,nintendo,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-ricky-the-raccoon--9519743
Ricky the Raccoon: Derrick Belkin
Elliot Fox: Elliot Fox]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9519743Thu, 29 Sep 2016 04:07:13 +0000Dan SchiffmacherWhile I was home visiting my mom, I found a Raccoon and decided to ask it a few questions. He was a bit on edge. Ricky the Raccoon: Derrick Belkin Elliot Fox: Elliot Fox
Ricky the Raccoon: Derrick Belkin
Elliot Fox: Elliot Fox]]>1354animals,chicago,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-bird-the-leopard--9451735
Bird the Leopard: Tom Korabik]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9451735Thu, 22 Sep 2016 03:00:19 +0000Dan SchiffmacherIn this mini episode I catch up with Bird the Leopard from Episode 25. We talk more about Michigan City, and what it's like being raised by wolves. Bird the Leopard: Tom Korabik
Bird the Leopard: Tom Korabik]]>713animals,chicago,leopard,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-greg-the-catfish--9410083
Greg the Catfish: Jimmy Carrane]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9410083Thu, 15 Sep 2016 03:41:52 +0000Dan SchiffmacherTurns out this past year I was being cat-fished by a Catfish. Do Unicorns even exist? Greg the Catfish: Jimmy Carrane
Greg the Catfish: Jimmy Carrane]]>1842animals,chicago,improv,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-mable-the-mouse--9292663
Mable the Mouse: Dana Anderson]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9292663Tue, 30 Aug 2016 01:33:54 +0000Dan SchiffmacherAs my time in this apartment comes to an end, I reminisce with a mouse who i've seen many times over the years. Mable the Mouse: Dana Anderson
Mable the Mouse: Dana Anderson]]>1897animals,chicago,mouse,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-quillow-the-red-river-hog--9160450
Quillow: Paul Xanders
Bird: Tom Korabik]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9160450Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:00:34 +0000Dan SchiffmacherQuillow and I discuss living in captivity, being forced to mate, and what his thoughts on the whole Harambe situation is. Quillow: Paul Xanders Bird: Tom Korabik
Quillow: Paul Xanders
Bird: Tom Korabik]]>2053animals,chicago,podcast,redriverhog,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-chim-cham-the-dolphin--9115131Chim Cham: Zheryk Badugu
Sally Mae: Laura Cebula]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9115131Wed, 03 Aug 2016 05:01:11 +0000Dan SchiffmacherI never realized how aggresive Dolphins can really be. I also never knew a Killer Whale was an Orca. This episode should go well, right? Chim Cham: Zheryk Badugu Sally Mae: Laura CebulaChim Cham: Zheryk Badugu
Sally Mae: Laura Cebula]]>1928animals,chicago,improv,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-roger-the-peafowl-live--9027558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9027558Thu, 21 Jul 2016 05:05:41 +0000Dan SchiffmacherLIVE from my own apartment, I get to talk to a PEAFOWL about why I can't use the term Peacock, How the NBC logo came to be, and how they compare with the rest of the birds.2055animals,birds,nbc, podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-cynthia-the-sloth--8932781
Cynthia the Sloth: Kristen O' Sullivan
Alan the Bald Harley Eagle: Zack Colonna]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8932781Thu, 07 Jul 2016 01:40:54 +0000Dan SchiffmacherAn interview many months in the making, I get to talk to a Sloth about how life just moves too fast. Cynthia the Sloth: Kristen O' Sullivan Alan the Bald Harley Eagle: Zack Colonna
Cynthia the Sloth: Kristen O' Sullivan
Alan the Bald Harley Eagle: Zack Colonna]]>1650animals,chicago,podcast,secondwindcollective,slothtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-snickers-squirrel--8834128
Snickers: Kristin Koski
E. Honda: Andy Koski]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8834128Thu, 23 Jun 2016 04:31:59 +0000Dan SchiffmacherI was unable to get Sniffers the talent agent, so I talk with her cousin Snickers, and have her confront her fear: a 2009 Honda Fit. Snickers: Kristin Koski E. Honda: Andy Koski
Snickers: Kristin Koski
E. Honda: Andy Koski]]>1844animals,chicago,podcast,secondwindcollective,squirreltrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-greg-the-unicorn-and-more-updates--8725593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8725593Thu, 09 Jun 2016 03:31:39 +0000Dan SchiffmacherI actually have a date set up to interview Greg! I hope the person I've been talking to is real.323animals,chicago,podcast,secondwindcollective,unicornfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-izzy-the-black-widow-spider--8610856
Izzy the Black Widow Spider: Sam Bowers
Yellow the Praying Mantis: Joe Pisanzio]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8610856Thu, 26 May 2016 04:09:59 +0000Dan SchiffmacherOne of my biggest fears is spiders. I decide to face my fear an interview Izzy, and then have him face his fear, a Praying Mantis. Izzy the Black Widow Spider: Sam Bowers Yellow the Praying Mantis: Joe Pisanzio
Izzy the Black Widow Spider: Sam Bowers
Yellow the Praying Mantis: Joe Pisanzio]]>1846animals,comedy,improv,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-ernie-the-moose-live--8487292
Ernie: Hank Greene
Juniper: Shelby Plummer]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8487292Thu, 12 May 2016 06:02:07 +0000Dan SchiffmacherLive from my own apartment, I get to chat with a straight-up moose about the film industry, antler growth, and being good to one another. I try to bring on an old Tiger friend of Ernie's and bury the hatchet. Ernie: Hank Greene Juniper: Shelby Plummer
Ernie: Hank Greene
Juniper: Shelby Plummer]]>1794animals,chicago,moose,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-petunia-the-pug--8367128
Petunia: Bridget Brown
Asthma: Ellyn Craig]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8367128Thu, 28 Apr 2016 04:34:23 +0000Dan SchiffmacherPetunia tells me all about Pug life, history, and what it's like working in the Men in Black movies. After that I try to help her solve her asthma problem. Petunia: Bridget Brown Asthma: Ellyn Craig
Petunia: Bridget Brown
Asthma: Ellyn Craig]]>1753animals,dogs,podcast,pug,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-gibby-the-alligator--8255519
Gibby: Pete Byrne
Clautierre: Renee Barry]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8255519Thu, 14 Apr 2016 05:05:05 +0000Dan SchiffmacherIn this episode, I find out that not all Alligators are mean, especially Gibby from Louisiana. Gibby: Pete Byrne Clautierre: Renee Barry
Gibby: Pete Byrne
Clautierre: Renee Barry]]>1699animals,chicago,louisiana,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-shane-the-kestrel--8141524
Shane: Bill Nielsen
Chad: Daniel Hawkes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8141524Thu, 31 Mar 2016 03:06:25 +0000Dan SchiffmacherAnother Episode with more Birds! In this episode, I talk to Shane the Kestrel and try to figure out why he's got such low self esteem. Shane: Bill Nielsen Chad: Daniel Hawkes
Shane: Bill Nielsen
Chad: Daniel Hawkes]]>1499animals,bird,comedy,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-greg-the-unicorn-and-other-updates--8036077dan@secondwindcollective.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8036077Fri, 18 Mar 2016 04:43:34 +0000Dan SchiffmacherIf anybody knows anything about the whereabouts of Greg, email me at dan@secondwindcollective.comdan@secondwindcollective.com]]>367animals,myth,podcast,secondwindcollective,unicornfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-harvard-the-honeybee-live--7906860
Harvard: Brendan Duffy
Dave: Logan Colclazier]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7906860Thu, 03 Mar 2016 06:00:07 +0000Dan SchiffmacherLive from Second Wind's CEREAL podcast brunch show, I talk to a honeybee that was trapped in my own apartment. By the end of the podcast, I can bearly keep up. Harvard: Brendan Duffy Dave: Logan Colclazier
Harvard: Brendan Duffy
Dave: Logan Colclazier]]>1660animals,chicago,honey,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-chuck-the-bald-eagle-live--7805485
Chuck: Adam Schiffmacher
Paul Meuller: Pete Byrne]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7805485Wed, 17 Feb 2016 04:52:52 +0000Dan SchiffmacherLIVE from The Crowd Theatre in Chicago, I sat down with the symbol of America himself, Chuck the Bald Eagle. Chuck: Adam Schiffmacher Paul Meuller: Pete Byrne
Chuck: Adam Schiffmacher
Paul Meuller: Pete Byrne]]>1438america,animals,chicago,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-phil-the-groundhog--7693616
Phil: Jess Jones
Shadow: Josiah Robinson]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7693616Tue, 02 Feb 2016 06:55:06 +0000Dan SchiffmacherDid she see her shadow? I catch up with Phil right before the big day to talk about her time on set with Bill Murray, and why she chose to stay in Woodstock, IL. In the end I dim the lights and try to solve some shadow issues. Phil: Jess Jones...
Phil: Jess Jones
Shadow: Josiah Robinson]]>1770animals,groundhogday,podcasts,secondwindcollective,talkinwildtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-tiberius-the-horse--7606099
Tiberius: Mike DeLaney
Breezy B: Matthew Heston]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7606099Thu, 21 Jan 2016 03:40:10 +0000Dan SchiffmacherIn this episode, I get the answers straight from the Horses mouth, and introduce him to a Wolf friend of mine, Breezy B. Tiberius: Mike DeLaney Breezy B: Matthew Heston
Tiberius: Mike DeLaney
Breezy B: Matthew Heston]]>1721animal,horse,podcast,secondwindcollective,wolffalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-pip-the-snail--7503555
Pip: Sarah Mitchell
Salt: Jake Bradley]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7503555Wed, 06 Jan 2016 06:00:20 +0000Dan SchiffmacherI finally catch up to speed with my friend Pip the snail. I ask her what it's like to have both sets of genitals, and if she really is as slow as everyone else says she is. Things get a bit Salty in the end. Pip: Sarah Mitchell Salt: Jake Bradley
Pip: Sarah Mitchell
Salt: Jake Bradley]]>1672animals,chicago,podcast+podcasting+talk+radio,secondwindcollective,talkinwildtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-arthur-dobra-the-cobra--7414515
Arthur: Thomas Kelly
Chris: Michael Brunleib]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7414515Tue, 22 Dec 2015 06:00:10 +0000Dan SchiffmacherI talk to Arthur about seeing films, how the media portrays cobras, and try to bury the hatchet between him and a Mongoose. Take a listen! Arthur: Thomas Kelly Chris: Michael Brunleib
Arthur: Thomas Kelly
Chris: Michael Brunleib]]>1828animals,cobra,improv,podcast,talkinwildtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-chester-the-emperor-penguin--7332651
Chester: Scott Montgomery
Neil: Matt Patton]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7332651Wed, 09 Dec 2015 06:00:11 +0000Dan SchiffmacherKeeping with my recent slew of bird interviews, I decide to talk to an Emperor Penguin this time around. He's a royal bird that may be used to the cold months ahead. Chester: Scott Montgomery Neil: Matt Patton
Chester: Scott Montgomery
Neil: Matt Patton]]>1769animals,penguin,podcast,secondwindcollective,talkinwildfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-jiveass-the-turkey--7226747
Jivéass: Dave Quiñones
Thomas Brady: Mike DeLaney]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7226747Tue, 24 Nov 2015 06:18:33 +0000Dan SchiffmacherSeeing how thanksgiving is coming right around the corner, I decided to finally talk turkey...with a turkey. I learn that trytophan isn't real, turkeys are carnivorous, and also give live birth. Jivéass: Dave Quiñones Thomas Brady: Mike DeLaney
Jivéass: Dave Quiñones
Thomas Brady: Mike DeLaney]]>1671animals,podcasts,thanksgiving,turkey,wildtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-eilonwy-the-domestic-cat--7128554
Eilonwy: Sarah Porter
Ruby: Dan Schiffmacher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7128554Tue, 10 Nov 2015 05:59:22 +0000Dan SchiffmacherIn this episode, I caught up with Eilonwy, a domestic cat. He lived in my apartment for a year or so, and I was able to talk to him right before he moved out. Eilonwy candidly talks to me all about how everyone thought he was a female cat. Eilonwy:...
Eilonwy: Sarah Porter
Ruby: Dan Schiffmacher]]>1760cat,domestic,secondwind,talking,wildtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-francis-the-narwhal--7115493
Francis: Daniel Hawkes
Mary: Julie Schmerbeck]]>c55797e3a9c8ab01ea4e9aeeaf7b6ff8Tue, 27 Oct 2015 04:00:00 +0000Dan SchiffmacherI honestly though the Narwhal was a mythological animal, that i dreamed up after having too many drinks ice fishing one day. Francis sets the record straight. Francis: Daniel Hawkes Mary: Julie Schmerbeck
Francis: Daniel Hawkes
Mary: Julie Schmerbeck]]>1544alaska,animal,arctic,cold,interview,inuit,narwhal,talking,wildtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-sasha-the-snowshoe-hare--7115492
Sasha: Renee Barry
Bernard: Pete Byrne]]>a14581a23e5b071b101c5a346ab7b67cTue, 13 Oct 2015 04:00:00 +0000Dan SchiffmacherSasha Kipper sits down with me and explains the difference between a Rabbit and a Hare. Sasha: Renee Barry Bernard: Pete Byrne
Sasha: Renee Barry
Bernard: Pete Byrne]]>1361animals,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-carl-the-snapping-turtle--7115491
Carl: Matt Rosfelder
Slick Nick: De Blennis]]>37f42c260fcf75ca9615895f477e64a5Tue, 29 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000Dan SchiffmacherCarl is an old Snapping turtle that used to hang out near at a cabin in the deep northern areas of Canada. I have a chat with him, and see how old he really is. Carl: Matt Rosfelder Slick Nick: De Blennis
Carl: Matt Rosfelder
Slick Nick: De Blennis]]>1505animals,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-essex-the-english-carrier-pidgeon--7115497
Essex: Mike Gospel
Clara Green: Stephanie Kauffman]]>18158b6e49cd9f3a40ee2cd54318f214Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:42:03 +0000Dan SchiffmacherIn the Premiere episode of Talkin' Wild, I have a conversation with my good 'ol pal from across the pond. He calls himself Essex, I call him Mike.  Essex: Mike Gospel Clara Green: Stephanie Kauffman
Essex: Mike Gospel
Clara Green: Stephanie Kauffman]]>1801animals,podcast,secondwindcollectivetrue1full