Best Delicate Database Podcasts (2025)

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S5E2 Northern Cardinals with Jessika Madison-Kennedy Part 2 44:04

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We continue our discussion with Minnesota wildlife rehabilitator Jessika Madison-Kennedy on Northern Cardinals. We go into rehabilitation techniques and pro tips from shelter, diet, and how to tell when they’re ready for release. Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medic…

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S5E1 Northern Cardinals with Jessika Madison-Kennedy Part 1 54:23

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We’re kicking off Season 5 with Minnesota wildlife rehabilitator Jessika Madison-Kennedy to talk all things Northern Cardinals. We cover everything from their natural history to the rehabilitation techniques that help these iconic birds thrive. Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of V…

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S4E13 Ambassador Animals with Melissa Moore and Jackie Kozlowski Part 2 57:14

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In the second part of a two-part conversation, we dive into operant learning, definitions, and concepts related to working with ambassador animals with Melissa Moore, the Curator of Behavioral Husbandry and Ambassador Animals at the St. Louis Aquarium, and Jackie Kozlowski, the Senior Trainer at Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City. Special thanks to Par…

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S4E12 Ambassador Animals with Melissa Moore and Jackie Kozlowski Part 1 41:43

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In the first part of a two-part conversation, we discuss the significance of ambassador animals with Melissa Moore, the Curator of Behavioral Husbandry and Ambassador Animals at the St. Louis Aquarium, and Jackie Kozlowski, the Senior Trainer at Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City. Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the Uni…

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S4E11 Eastern Box Turtles with Debbie Sykes Part 2 53:19

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In this episode, we continue our discussion on Eastern Box Turtles with Debbie Sykes, the Director of Nashville Wildlife Conservation. We explore common injuries, care processes, behaviors, and criteria for release. Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Links to …

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S4E10 Eastern Box Turtles with Debbie Sykes Part 1 34:08

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Partners for Wildlife welcomes Debbie Sykes, the Director of Nashville Wildlife Conservation, to the show! In this two-part conversation, we dive into natural history, common injuries, and care of Eastern Box Turtles. Did you know they’re born the size of a raspberry? We didn’t! Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the U…

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S4E9 The S.A.F.E.T.Y. Method with Andrea Howey-Newcomb, Marian Quinn, and Maryanne Yingst from Tri-State Part 2

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We continue our conversation with Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research's Clinic Director, Andrea Howey-Newcomb, along with Marian Quinn, the Clinic Outreach and Oil Programs Core Team Volunteer, and Maryanne Yingst, the Volunteer Coordinator and Downstate Delaware Field Response. In this episode, the Tri-State team discusses how adult learning theories…

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S4E8 The S.A.F.E.T.Y. Method with Andrea Howey-Newcomb, Marian Quinn, and Maryanne Yingst from Tri-State Part 1 40:51

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Partners for Wildlife is thrilled to welcome Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research's Clinic Director, Andrea Howey-Newcomb, along with Marian Quinn, the Clinic Outreach and Oil Programs Core Team Volunteer, and Maryanne Yingst, the Volunteer Coordinator and Downstate Delaware Field Response. In this two-part discussion, our guests and host, Gail Buhl, d…

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S4E7 Pigeons and Doves with Brittany Turner Part 2 1:18:01

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Partners for Wildlife is excited to continue our conversation with Brittany Turner, the Rehabilitation Director of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota. In the second half of their two-part conversation, Turner and host Gail Buhl talk about baby pigeons and doves, providing tips and tricks for their care based on their natural history! S…

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S4E6 Pigeons and Doves with Brittany Turner Part 1 47:18

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Partners for Wildlife is excited to welcome back Brittany Turner, the Rehabilitation Director of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota, to the show. In this two-part discussion, Turner and host Gail Buhl explore the natural history of pigeons and doves. The conversation will continue in episode 7, where they will discuss baby pigeons and …

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S4E5 Loons and One Health with Dr. Mark Pokras Part 2 34:23

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Partners for Wildlife returns with Dr. Mark Pokras, a wildlife veterinarian and nationally recognized expert in loon and wildlife medicine. In this episode, Dr. Pokras and host Gail Buhl discuss environmental justice, the importance of working groups, the iNaturalist app, and sentinel species. Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor …

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S4E4 Loons and One Health with Dr. Mark Pokras Part 1 52:29

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“The dead teach the living” – Dr. Mark Pokras on the importance of necropsies. Partners for Wildlife welcomes Dr. Mark Pokras, a wildlife veterinarian and nationally renowned expert on loons and wildlife medicine, to the show. Dr. Pokras and host Gail Buhl discuss his career, imposter syndrome, One Health, common loons, loon biology, sentinel speci…

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S4E3 Where is she now? An Update with Sara Cole wildlife rehabilitator from Minnesota 51:39

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“There’s a lot of beauty in just being in the dance” – Sara Cole on wildlife rehabilitation. Partners for Wildlife is excited to welcome back to the show, Sara Cole, a wildlife rehabilitator from Minnesota. Join host Gail Buhl for a discussion about baby squirrels, expressions of gratitude, lessons learned, and advice to new rehabbers. Sara shares …

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S4E2 Primer on One Health with Dr Katie Haman WDFW (Washington Dept of Fish and Wildlife) 49:57

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Partners for Wildlife is excited to welcome Dr. Katie Haman, the Wildlife Diversity Veterinarian with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, to the show. Join host Gail Buhl as they explore the concept of One Health. Dr. Haman shares her journey while diving into the interconnectedness of animals, the environment, and humans. They also dis…

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S4E1 Compassion Fatigue with Tiffany Wentz-Root Part 2 43:56

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“Whatever you think an animal might need, you need too.” – Tiffany Wentz-Root on self-compassion for wildlife rehabilitators. Partners for Wildlife kicks off its fourth season with the second part of our compassion fatigue conversation. Washington state-based mental health therapist Tiffany Wentz-Root joins host Gail Buhl to discuss the impact of t…

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S3E12 Tiffany Wentz-Root On Mental Health In Wildlife Rehabilitation Part 1 23:58

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Host Gail Buhl welcomes Washington state based mental health therapist Tiffany Wentz-Root to the podcast to discuss self-care for wildlife rehabilitators. This is Part 1 of 2. In Part 1, Tiffany explains her origin story, which includes serving in Iraq for the U.S. Marine Corps in 2003. Tiffany goes on to reveal some of her own past struggles with …

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S3E11 Dr. Miranda Torkelson On Medical Management Of Fox Part 2 41:21

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Host Gail Buhl is back for Part 2 of her in-depth discussion with Minnesota-based wildlife veterinarian Dr. Miranda Torkelson on the medical management of fox. In this episode, Gail and Dr. Miranda touch on topics ranging from the treatment of mange and other parasites to diets, handler safety, housing, and preparation for release. Dr. Miranda urge…

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S3E10 Dr. Miranda Torkelson On Medical Management Of Fox Part 1 37:42

1+ y ago37:42

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Gail Buhl welcomes wildlife veterinarian Dr. Miranda Torkelson for a two-part discussion about the medical management of red foxes. Dr. Miranda starts out with some of her origin story, which includes highlights from her ambitious career in wildlife medicine. Later in the episode, Gail and Dr. Miranda cover the basics of red fox natural history as …

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S3E9 Amanda Nicholson: The Basics of Crucial Conversations 33:07

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In episode 9, Gail Buhl welcomes Amanda Nicholson back to the podcast. If you missed Amanda's first appearance on Wildlife Rehabilitation: From Rescue To Release, check out season 2, episode 13. There she talks with Gail about social media best practices in wildlife rehabilitation. Amanda serves as Senior Vice President of the Wildlife Center of Vi…

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S3E8 Ruby Davis Part 2: Deep Dive On Skunk Rehabilitation 1:24:25

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Gail Buhl is back with Part 2 of her discussion with Ruby Davis, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Director for the Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center. In Part 1, episode 8, Ruby discusses her origin story and the natural history of the striped skunk, a common skunk species in North America. Here in Part 2, Gail and Ruby do a deep dive into the rehabi…

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S3E7 Ruby Davis On How She Came To Become A 'Skunk Specialist' 36:42

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Host Gail Buhl welcomes Ruby Davis, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Director for Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center. There, she oversees the center’s rehabilitation, along with the training and mentoring of staff and volunteers. This was an in-depth conversation, so we've divided it into two parts. In part 1, Gail and Ruby cover Ruby's origin story …

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S3E6: Tim Jasinski On Wild Fostering Of Canada Geese Part 2 1:06:02

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Host Gail Buhl is back for a Part 2 with guest Tim Jasinski to talk about the wild fostering of the Canada Goose. In Part 2, Tim and Gail get further into topics such as goose behavior, understanding flocks, gender differences, how goslings develop, and techniques in wild fostering of goslings in their journey to independence. Next episode, Gail we…

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S3E5 Tim Jasinski On Wild Fostering Of Goslings 54:12

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In episode 5, Gail welcomes back a familiar face --Tim Jasinski, a wildlife rehabilitation specialist at Lake Erie Nature and Science Center in Bay Village, Ohio. Tim originally appeared on the podcast in Season 1, Episode 19 to discuss one of his passions in wildlife rehabilitation, the Timberdoodle. That first interview with Tim and Gail is well …

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S3E4 Part 2 With Deb Galle: More On Cottontail Rabbits 1:23:59

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Host Gail Buhl is back for Part 2 of the in-depth discussion she had with Deb Galle this past fall about Cottontail Rabbits. Here in Part 2, Deb gets into more of the specifics about how she cares for rabbits after assessment and intake. Those include formulas and food, housing, avoiding imprinting, controlling the environment and her approach to m…

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S3E3 Cottontail Rabbits With Deb Galle 52:10

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Deborah Galle, a longtime Connecticut-based wildlife rehabilitator joins host Gail Buhl to discuss caring for Eastern Cottontail Rabbits. Deb and Gail get into a lengthy discussion, so we've divided their talk into two parts. Here in Part 1, we learn about Deb's career path, which originally had nothing to do with wildlife. Later Gail poses the com…

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S3E2 John Huckabee On The Art Of Wildlife Rehabilitation Part 2 41:22

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Gail Buhl is back with Part 2 of her in-depth discussion with Dr. John Huckabee on the Art of Wildlife Rehabilitation. Dr. John Huckabee is an icon in the wildlife rehabilitation world in North America. What's clinically best for an animal and what feels best isn't always the same. In this episode, Gail and Dr. John talk about how that plays into t…

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S3E1 John Huckabee On The Art Of Wildlife Rehabilitation Part 1 41:02

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Wildlife Rehabilitation: From Rescue To Release host Gail Buhl is back for a third season! Gail, a Master Level Wildlife Rehabilitator in Minnesota, draws on decades of experience caring for wildlife to connect with guests on a deep, meaningful level, eliciting thought provoking dialogue among fellow peers. That unique ability to draw out the story…

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S2E16 More On Wildlife Dentistry With Dr. Leslie Reed 50:44

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In Part-2 of our discussion with Dr. Leslie Reed, a Minnesota-based veterinarian who specializes in wildlife dentistry, we get into more specifics about what good dental care looks like for different species of wild animals and why it's so important to treat pain adequately. Gail and Leslie get into how wildlife rehabilitators can be more effective…

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S2E15 Wildlife Dentistry With Dr. Leslie Reed 46:05

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Our host Gail Buhl invited Dr. Leslie Reed on the show to talk about her unusual niche within the wildlife rehabilitation sector -- wildlife dentistry! Animals that have teeth suffer from many of the same problems humans do, such as cavities, chips, decay, and foreign bodies lodged in the gum line. These and many other dental issues can severely af…

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S2E14: More On Social Media For Wildlife Rehabilitation 37:54

2+ y ago37:54

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In Part 2, host Gail Buhl talks more about social media for wildlife rehabilitation settings in Part 2 of an in-depth discussion with Amanda Nicholson, senior vice president of the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Amanda is one of Gail's go-to gurus for all things social media. This part of their discussion gets into best practices, including avoiding …

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S2E13 Amanda Nicholson on Social Media for Wildlife Rehabilitators 56:47

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Host Gail Buhl caught up with Amanda Nicholson, senior vice president of the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Amanda has long been their communications and social media guru, and was eager to share some of the things she's learned, having managed the Wildlife Center of Virginia's social media presence since the earlier days of Facebook, YouTube, and In…

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S2E12 Considering Animal Welfare With Guest Dr. Michelle Willette 58:09

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Host Gail Buhl caught up with Dr. Michelle Willette of Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Willette shares her expertise on the ever-evolving and sometimes controversial topic of animal welfare. Welfare isn't something we give to an animal, she says, rather it's a state of b…

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S2E11 Rachel Avilla Discusses 'WRMD' Database 49:16

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Host Gail Buhl connected with Rachel Avilla, co-founder and project manager of the database Wildlife Rehabilitation MD, or "WRMD." Rachel gives us a synopsis of her origin story, starting with her first career step out of college, which was a summer internship at The Bird Rescue Center in Santa Rosa. That led to an internship at Lindsay Wildlife Re…

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S2E10 More About Harbor Seals & California Sea Lions! 43:48

2+ y ago43:48

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Dr. Michelle Rivard and Casey Mclean, marine mammal expert guests from SR3 in Washington are back in conversation with Gail Buhl, sharing more about the release phase of caring from Harbor Seals. Later in the episode they get into some of the nuanced differences among pinnipeds, particularly the California Sea Lion. We learn what a what makes a sea…

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S2E9: Harbor Seals With SR3's Casey Mclean & Dr. Michelle Rivard 53:37

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Host Gail Buhl connected with marine mammal veterinarian Dr. Michelle Rivard, and Casey Mclean, of SR3, the Washington state based organization named for its missions: sealife response, rehabilitation, and research. Casey and Dr. Michelle tell Gail about SR3’s origin, how they came to be involved, and all about the work they’re doing with harbor se…

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S2E8 Dr. Dave Scott Discusses RaptorMed 35:46

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Dr. Dave Scott began his career as an electrical engineer, working for 10 years at the Department of Defense, then decided to attend veterinary school. He practiced small animal vet med and emergency care for several years, but eventually followed his heart into wildlife medicine. He again went back to the Department of Defense, but continued to pr…

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S2E7: On Ethics in Wildlife Rehabilitation, With Lauren Glickman 1:00:56

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Host Gail Buhl caught up with Lauren Glickman, a former Volunteer Manager at PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society) in Seattle and current organizational training and development consultant. Lauren Glickman began her career in the Peace Corps, then found her way into wildlife rehabilitation in the Seattle area. There she volunteered at PAWS and …

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S2E6 Karra Pierce: Let's Talk Databases - WILD-ONe! 39:45

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Host Gail Buhl breaks from the podcast's usual taxa-specific format to discuss a topic of growing importance and interest in the wildlife rehabilitation world: databases. Such databases are the wildlife medicine equivalent of electronic medical records now used in most (human) healthcare systems and hospitals. In this episode Karra Pierce, a veteri…

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S2E5 Let's Talk Brown Pelicans With Dr. Rebecca Duerr and Jennifer Martines! 1:18:57

2+ y ago1:18:57

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In Episode 5, Host Gail Buhl caught up with Rebecca Duerr, MPVM/DVM, one of the world's leading experts on water birds. Dr. Duerr serves as Director of Research and Veterinary Science as well as the primary veterinarian at International Bird Rescue's two wildlife centers in California. Jennifer Martines, one of IBR's talented veterinary and rehabil…

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Baymax Save Us! 13:42

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An episode about the futuristic technology in an all time amazing movie Big Hero 6! Let me know what you thought of this episode. Twitter - @Delicate_Data Email - [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delicatedatabase/message

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Black Mirror is a Documentary! 14:49

2+ y ago14:49

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Welcome to this new segment on Tech and TV. This episode is talking about the effect of technology in Nosedive and episode from Black Mirror. I talk about the dangers of technology and how scarily realistic this episode is to our current world! Let me know what you thought of this new type of episode. Twitter - @Delicate_Data Email - timicode54@gma…

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S2E4 Host Gail and Producer Kirk on Public Outreach 53:24

2+ y ago53:24

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Host Gail Buhl invites Partners For Wildlife podcast producer Kirk Klocke to step out of the booth and onto the mic to discuss public outreach, which is a big part of his role as the new P4W Outreach Specialist. Gail and Kirk quickly realize in the course of their back and forth about issues around public outreach communications & education that th…

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S2E3 Brittany Turner: Overview of Songbird Rehabilitation 59:20

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Host Gail Buhl is back for a Part-2 with Brittany Turner, Rehabilitation Director at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota, or "WRC." The conversation began in Episode 2 with a a look at Brittany's background and career at WRC. In this episode, we get into the nuts and bolts of songbird care, from intake through feeding, housing, and prep…

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New Beginnings…Again 5:47

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Im baaaackk!! And I am here to stay! promise :) Welcome to the new and revamped delicate database podcast. In this episode I touch on where I have been and my plans for the show. Get in touch and let me know what you thought! Twitter: @Delicate_Date Email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/del…

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S2E2 Brittany Turner: WRC Overview & Intro To Songbirds 50:25

3y ago50:25

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I'm so glad you came back to listen to episode 2 of our second season, which began to drop in January, 2023. I spoke with Brittany Turner, who serves as Rehabilitation Director at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota. Brittany has led a fascinating and ambitious career, having started as nursery intern to a Director in just under 10 year…

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S2E1 Joys of Infection Control 1:11:56

3y ago1:11:56

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This episode kicks off Season 2 of Wildlife Rehabilitation: From Rescue to Release! I am so excited about this episode. I think you will enjoy listening to it as much as Leslie Kollmann and I had recording it. I know you probably would not normally put “joy” and “infection control” in the same room, let alone the same sentence but when you find out…

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Social Engineering...Designer Babies 10:20

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Hey Everyone, Bonus episode this week where I give a quick intro into Social Engineering, what it is and how it is very different from Genetic Engineering! Get in touch and let me know what you thought! Twitter: @Delicate_Data Email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delicatedatabase/message…

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What is going on in tech?! 14:04

3y ago14:04

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Hey Everyone! A different kind of episode today where I talk about what has been going on in the tech world. Let me know your thoughts! Twitter: @Delicate_Data Email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delicatedatabase/message

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Saas? Paas? Iaas? Cloud Computing Pt2 13:16

3y ago13:16

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Happy Wednesday All! Back with another episode on cloud computing, where I talk about three different types of cloud computing and some of their benefits! Get in touch and let me know what you thought and if you have any questions Twitter: @Delicate_Data Email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

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Up Up and Away - Cloud Computing 11:54

3y ago11:54

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Hey Everyone, This episode is all about cloud computing. I briefly explain what it is and why it is very important in our society Let me know your thoughts and if you think it is just as important! Twitter - Delicate_Data Email - [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/delicatedatabase/message…