Best Ray Hennessy Podcasts (2025)

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221: Weekly with Brad James 1:34:19

41m ago1:34:19

1:34:19

Brad shares about his trip to Terranceville with main targets being warblers and songbirds and how he did using both the 500mm and 100-400mm lenses. We talk about taking breaks from shooting the same thing and what to do to keep things fresh when you do shoot the same thing. Next I share about time in the Hilton Head marshes with Emilie. I also tal…

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Brendon Chung & Laura Michet 1:17:58

29m ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Hello hello! We're back with returning guests Brendon Chung (founder of Blendo Games and creator of such games as Gravity Bone, Flotilla, Atom Zombie Smasher, Thirty Flights of Loving, Quadrilateral Cowboy, and the recently released Skin Deep) and Laura Michet (writer and editor who's worked on such games as Where the Water Tastes Like Wine, Frog F…

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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 9 – Dave Justus, Lilah Sturges & Joe Eisma of STUDENT GOVERNMENT OGN 29:05

13h ago29:05

29:05

In this feature by PopCultHQ, we interview comic book industry professionals via Zoom about their latest projects. Episode nine features writers Dave Justus & Lilah Sturges and artist Joe Eisma about their original graphic novel STUDENT GOVERNMENT at Mad Cave Studios under their Maverick imprint. The YA comedy graphic novel will have readers of all…

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220: Weekly with Brad James 1:21:51

2h ago1:21:51

1:21:51

Brad shares about working with and still figuring out the 100-400mm lens for his songbird photography. I share about our current trip while we were recording from Rainbow Springs, Florida mainly photographing birds underwater and split level.By Ray Hennessy

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219: Ganapathi Ram 52:31

3d ago52:31

52:31

My guest Ganapathi Ram joins me to discuss how he is using in-camera multiple exposures for creative bird photography, how he is using a donut-bokeh lens as well, and how he loves using foreground and playing with aperture to get unique bird photos. Follow Ganapathi Ram at: Instagram: @ganapathi_ram_rs…

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218: Weekly with Brad James 1:19:33

6d ago1:19:33

1:19:33

This week Brad shares about his incredible success photographing Roughed Grouse with the Nikon Z9's auto-capture abilities. It's exciting to hear about his testing and multiple tries and getting some amazing results from it! I share about a recent morning out in the South Carolina marshes and at a wading bird rookery all shooting the Nikon 400mm f/…

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217: Weekly with Brad James 1:11:16

16d ago1:11:16

1:11:16

I just returned from 10 days in Hawaii running my first workshop of the year there with Laysan Albatross and other seabirds and Brad shares about his experimentation with Nikon auto-capture to try to get some remote shots of a Roughed Grouse!By Ray Hennessy

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216: Simon Ashfield-Smith 1:02:48

21d ago1:02:48

1:02:48

My guest Simon Ashfield-Smith joins me to discuss photographing his local plover pair year after year, how he puts emphasis on color in his photography, and how he found and is connecting and learning with a mentor. Follow Simon at: Instagram: @birding_with_simon Show Mentions: Plover bokeh image Crimson Chat with flowers Apostle Birds…

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215: Weekly with Brad James 1:26:08

24d ago1:26:08

1:26:08

This week Brad shares his experiences getting back to his waterfowl in Newfoundland as well as finding a new way of photographing gulls along the coastline. I share about my recent trip to Jekyll Island, Georgia to photograph shorebirds that were barely there and some fun working with warblers and other songbirds with new lenses. Then we wrap up th…

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214: Weekly with Brad James 1:17:42

1M ago1:17:42

1:17:42

Ray shares about his recent time in Florida, specifically his trip to Huguenot Memorial Park, then we have some follow up about in-camera multiple exposures and competitions from listener Jannico Kelk. Next we discuss a listener topic from Peter about adding music to Instagram posts. Lastly we discuss another listener topic from Mark Deschne about …

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213: Rob Read 1:04:23

1M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

My guest Rob Read joins me to discuss his introduction into wildlife photography, how he is playing with slower shutter speeds and movement in his photography lately, and how and the creation of wildlife photography competitions and his latest venture with the Wild Art Photo Contest. Follow Rob Read at: Instagram: @robreadphotos Wild Art Photograph…

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212: Weekly with Brad James 1:32:09

1M ago1:32:09

1:32:09

Brad has just returned from his 10 day trip to Florida and shares all about his experience and some amazing bird encounters!By Ray Hennessy

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"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 6: Dave Franchini of Weird Brain Entertainment 26:48

1M ago26:48

26:48

Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics. For the sixth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/…

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211: Weekly with Emilie Reid 1:34:42

2M ago1:34:42

1:34:42

Emilie and I catch up about our past couple of days shooting in Florida including Burrowing Owls at night and two outings for shorebirds and wading birds. Then we finish the show with a listener question about how to deal with all the photos you have after a big trip or workshop. This episode is also available to watch on YouTube for all those inte…

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The GDC 2025 Grab Bag Episode 1:08:41

1M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

We return with another grab bag episode for GDC 2025! Like last year, we brought a bunch of simple questions to ask folks, and in these three groups you get to hear how their answers differed. In our first group we had Chase Dodge (NYU student), Ruari Root (NYU student), Calliope Ryder (prev Lead Producer on Tales of the Shire at Weta Workshop), Ch…

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210: Mark Smith 1:13:49

2M ago1:13:49

1:13:49

My guest Mark Smith joins me to discuss all things creative. He shares about his time traveling across the country in a camper, creative writing and how that has connected to his photography and especially his wildlife video creation. He also shares about his inspiration to get started sharing his videos online, and we discuss sticking to your own …

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209: Weekly with Emilie Reid and Brad James 1:00:19

2M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Some changes to the podcast are announced this week, hope you all enjoy! For the first time in the history of this podcast, this episode is also available to watch on YouTube if you are intrested. TT Artisan 250mm f/5.6 ReflexBy Ray Hennessy

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208: Weekly with Brad James 1:43:14

2M ago1:43:14

1:43:14

Brad shares about his experience working hard to capture a specific style of image of Red-breasted Mergansers and how long he had to keep trying ot finally be succcessful. I share about my past 2 weeks in Costa Rica. Enjoy the show everyone!By Ray Hennessy

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"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 5: Ray-Anthony Height 34:12

2M ago34:12

34:12

Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics. For the fifth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/…

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207 - Kyle Boehm and Matt Parish 1:10:12

2M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

My guests Kyle Boehm and Matt Parish from the Angry Bird Pod Show join me to discuss their podcast, laying around for ducks, Kyle's love of new gear, and Matt's appreciation for plumage and detail in some of his bird photography. Follow Kyle & Matt at: Instagram: @_mattparish Instagram: @kyle.boehm.photography Podcast: Angry Bird Pod Show Show Ment…

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"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 4: Gamal Hennessy, Esq. 23:52

2M ago23:52

23:52

Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics. For the fourth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer…

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206: Weekly with Emilie Reid 1:00:19

2M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Emilie joins this weekly episode and we have a conversation all about shooting new lenses, techniques, and other gear and what that is like, how it feels, the challenges, the rewards and the fun of it all.By Ray Hennessy

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JUST KICKIN' IT! Ep. 3: Steven Prince & Puis Calzada of MONSTRADORES 33:20

2M ago33:20

33:20

For the third episode of JUST KICKIN' IT!, PopCultHQ staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the honor in interviewing Steven Prince & Puis Calzada. The writer & artist duo are running a Kickstarter campaign for MONSTRADORES, the latest offering from Prince's MONSTER MATADOR Universe. The campaign is recently launched on Kickstarter and is on target …

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205: Weekly with Brad James 1:24:13

2M ago1:24:13

1:24:13

Brad shares about a couple of recent waterfowl outing, playing with a different approach at a somewhat new location, and mixing in some motion blur. I then share about all the new stuff I've been working on in Florida with a donut bokeh lens, a variable ND filter, and an underwater housing.By Ray Hennessy

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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Eight: Interview w/ Zac Thompson of INTO THE UNBEING Part Two 33:15

2M ago33:15

33:15

For episode eight of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed writer Zac Thompson (The Body Trade, Blow Away, Hunt for the Skinwalker, Cemetary Kids Don't Die) about his project with Hayden Sherman and Jim Campbell entitled INTO THE UNBEING Part Two at Dark Horse Comics. INTO THE UNBEING Part Two #1 (of 4) Written by…

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204: Ben Knoot 1:26:39

3M ago1:26:39

1:26:39

My guest Ben Knoot joins me to discuss his amazing travel schedule, working with OM systems gear to capture the wildlife photos he does, and his new venture starting his own wildlife photography tour company Experience Nature Tours. Follow Ben Knoot at: Instagram: @benknoot Website: Experience Nature Tours…

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203: Weekly with Brad James 1:07:48

3M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Brad shares about photographing waterfowl in the rough surf and playing with slower shutter speeds for unique effects. Brad also shares about a side-project he is working on attaching stuff near the front of his lens to create foreground bokeh. I share about my outing that morning using the underwater housing again and also doing some more normal b…

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202: Weekly with Brad James 1:01:00

3M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Brad shares about some ideas and plans to photograph Purple Sandpipers along the rugged coast of Newfoundland. I share about an outing photographing Florida Scrub Jays, then I photographed Night Herons in the dark at night, and I wrapped up my past week with my first outing using a dome port on the underwater housing and trying to photograph split-…

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201: Steve Perry 1:23:02

3M ago1:23:02

1:23:02

My guest Steve Perry joins me to share about his trip to Theodore Roosevelt National Park where he photographed a Prairie Dog wide angle with auto capture on a Nikon camera. We also chat about always looking around for other options when shooting, specifically on workshops. We talked about his take on being creative with wildlife photography and wr…

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200: Weekly with Brad James 1:18:41

3M ago1:18:41

1:18:41

It's the 200th episode! A huge thanks to all of you listeners both new and old that have been listening to the show. This week Brad shares about his time photographing surfing ducks, and his time with friendly Cormorants. I share about my first time swimming with sharks in the Bahamas and then we wrap up the show talking about how our photography a…

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199: Weekly with Brad James 1:29:24

3M ago1:29:24

1:29:24

Brad shares about photographing some waterfowl and the Sparrow that was almost perfect until another person showed up. I share about my morning using the drone to photography and video wading birds in the marsh, as well as a recent visit to the beach in Hilton Head, and wrap up with an amazing 4 day trip to Jekyll Island in Georgia. We wrap up the …

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198: John Alessi 1:04:29

4M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

John Alessi joins me to discuss his recent outings making sparrows look beautiful in a meadow, the challenges of winter waterfowl with a local drought, and trying to push himself and at the same time find balance in his photography life. Follow John Alessi at: Instagram: @photomaticjohnBy Ray Hennessy

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197: Weekly with Brad James 1:22:32

4M ago1:22:32

1:22:32

Brad shares about his experience photographing waterfowl specifically through foreground bushes and trees, I share about all the gear I keep buying and testing as well as all the work that went into updating my Lightroom course. Then we both discuss the profile grid changes from Instagram this past week. Brad’s Cormorant Photo…

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Adam Dolin & Jolie Menzel 1:35:14

4M ago1:35:14

1:35:14

It’s been an embarrassingly long time but we are BACK! Again!!! And this time we’ve brought returning guests Adam Dolin and Jolie Menzel to discuss breaking in, how they define narrative design, the differences between creative directors who come from narrative versus other displiclines, the three c’s, can game writers exist without knowing narrati…

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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Seven: Interview w/ Dave Dwonch & Travis Hymel of THE LOOSE END 41:18

4M ago41:18

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For episode seven of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Dave Dwonch (Jenny Zero, Astroneer) & Travis Hymel (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Trailer Park Boys) about their new title THE LOOSE END at Titan Comics under their Hard Case Crime imprint. AN HOMAGE TO CLASSIC 90s CRIME DRAMA MOVIES! Tied up, tortured and…

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196: Weekly with Brad James 1:42:49

4M ago1:42:49

1:42:49

Brad and I do our short (long) catch up for the past week, then we talk about the struggles and frustration that Brad is feeling with his photography lately, and we wrap up the show chatting about how some birds don’t seem to get the same uproar when people bait them as others and why is that.By Ray Hennessy

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195: Weekly with Brad James 1:36:36

4M ago1:36:36

1:36:36

Brad and I do a catch up on our past week with Brad getting another chance at the holiday urban light waterfowl photos, and I shares about my upcoming projects I am starting to work on. Then we discuss our issues with using AI for sharing conservation messages. We wrap up the show talking about respect and appreciation for photos that were hard ear…

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194: Khaldoon Aldway 55:42

4M ago55:42

55:42

My guest Khaldoon Aldway joins me to discuss the joys of shooting the desert of Dubai, photographing extreme closeup details of colorful birds, he shares the story of how he captured a stunning image of a Sand Gazelle small in frame in the desert dunes. Follow Khaldoon at: Instagram: @khaldoon.aldway Show Mentions: Pharaoh Eagle Owl Sand Gazelle…

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193: Weekly with Brad James 1:32:40

4M ago1:32:40

1:32:40

It’s our first recording of the new year and it’s been two weeks since Brad and I talked so this is a longer one! Brad shares about his first experince with his new Nikon Z 100-400mm lens. Ray shares about his past two weeks of travels from Caddo Lake in Louisiana and Texas wrapping up in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Brad’s Ptarmigan photo…

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192: Maxime Légaré-Vézina 1:05:09

4M ago1:05:09

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Maxime joins me to discuss his love of photographing wildlife in the winter and snow and we talk a lot about what it's like to be a full-time wildlife photographer.By Ray Hennessy

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191: Weekly with Emilie Reid 1:37:23

5M ago1:37:23

1:37:23

Emilie joins me this week to share about our last week at Caddo Lake in Louisiana, then we chat about exploration vs. shooting the same places over and over again.By Ray Hennessy

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190: Pau Vilanova 1:09:38

5M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

Pau Vilanova joins me to discuss photographing wildlife during this favorite time of day dusk and dawn, how he prefers to scout and area and then sit and wait motionless to photograph wildlife, and using movement to help capture a feeling or the soul of wildlife in the final photo. Follow Pau at: Instagram: @pauvilanova_photography Website: www.pau…

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189: Weekly with Brad James 1:40:40

5M ago1:40:40

1:40:40

Brad joins me to discuss our past week with Brad shooting urban light waterfowl and I spent some time in Big Bend National Park, Texas. We then share our year end review which covers our top 3 moments as well as how we felt we grew over the past year and what we hope to work on in the coming year. A huge thanks to every listener for supporting us a…

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188: Weekly with Brad James and Special Guest Sergius Hannan 1:37:01

5M ago1:37:01

1:37:01

This week we have a special guest Sergius Hannan join us to talk about what it's like to go viral on Instagram. Sergius has has multiple reels go viral with one topping 160 million views!! We talk about all the ups and downs and misconceptions of having this happen as a wildlife photographer. Follow Sergius on Instagram at @sergiushannan_photograph…

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187: Kieran Barlow 1:23:44

5M ago1:23:44

1:23:44

Kieran Barlow joins me to discuss photographing Black-crowned Night Herons at night, his move into including more habitat in his photography, and we touch on a bit of travel for wildlife photography. Night Heron - https://www.instagram.com/p/C_IpF2dxLIk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Ruddy Duck - https://www.instagram.com/p/C84R…

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186: Weekly with Brad James 1:40:08

5M ago1:40:08

1:40:08

Brad joins for our usually weekly catch up, we chat waterfowl, Purple Sandpiper, and desert photography, then wrap up talking about our process of entering wildlife photography contests this past week.By Ray Hennessy

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185: Weekly with Brad James 1:24:42

5M ago1:24:42

1:24:42

Brad shares about his recent outing with waterfowl and urban lights, I share about my recent experience with some birds in one of the most amazing habitats in New Mexico, then we wrap up the show with the topic of shooting for the edit, such as severe under or over exposure or compositional choices.By Ray Hennessy

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184: Sonder Selvig 1:07:44

6M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

My guest Sonder Selvig joins me to discuss desert bird photography, space and depth in compositions, and his use of dramatic light and backgrounds in his photography. Follow Sonder at: Instagram: @swswildlife Show Mentions: Black-throated Blue Lazuli Bunting Red-headed Woodpecker Ring-billed GullBy Ray Hennessy

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183: Weekly with Brad James 58:34

6M ago58:34

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Brad shares about his challenges with bad weather lately, then suprised me with his purchase of a new lens! Emilie joins in for a little bit to share her thoughts on the new lens Brad purchased and I wrap up with what I’ve been shooting lately in the desert.By Ray Hennessy

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182: Weekly with Brad James 1:15:34

6M ago1:15:34

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Brad shares about his experience with a Great Egret, I share about our last bit of travel along the California coastline, then we answer a listener question from Gurnit Atwal. He asks “ Do you guys think that certain genres of wildlife/bird photography (and photography more generally) are more technical than others? For example, I feel like macro p…

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