Best Erik E Crown Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 59 - Politics (VIDEO) 12:28

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A subject we don't usually tackle - politics! Although we usually speak with conservationists fighting for animals, today we talk about animals in public office fighting for a better future for us, and often with higher approval ratings than their human counterparts :)

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Ep. 58 (Video) - Caleb Quaid, Founder of Regenerative Shift 1:06:44

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Join us today we discuss sustainable solutions that businesses and individuals can use to help make a healthier community and world. If your community or business is ready to learn how to save money while being more Earth-friendly, check out Caleb's work and contact him at: regenerativeshift.com

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Ep. 58 (Audio) - Caleb Quaid, Founder of Regenerative Shift 1:06:44

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Join us today we discuss sustainable solutions using ancient wisdom with modern science to help everyone from individuals to stadiums change their daily approach to create a healthier world and community.

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Ep. 57 - AUDIO Mosaic's Smear Campaign : How corporations use sneaky tactics to stop activists 1:48:27

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Today I share the smear campaign by Mosaic, trying to stop the documentary "Phosfate" with an unsuccessful effort to silence the voices of concerned residents and activists.

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VIDEO - Ep. 55 - South African Filmmaker Thulani Nghonyama 1:03:23

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Today we speak with conservationist and filmmaker Thulani Nghonyama about the changes that documentary can bring about for local and international eco issues.

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Ep. 56 - Happy Earth Day! 20:49

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The one day a year the rest of the world pays attention to what we focus on everyday - and happy to see participation on Earth Day growing yearly!!!

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Ep. 55 - Alex Gowen of Fishermen's International live from Ukraine 1:06:03

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Today we speak to Alex Gowen, who has been in Ukraine assisting with aid there, and he lets us know what day to day life is like during wartime.

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Ep. 54 - Jonathan Axce of Wildlife Campus 1:23:56

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Today we speak to folks on the front line of Anti-Poaching. Check out how you can learn and help from home: wildlifecampus.com

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Ep. 53 - South African Filmmaker Thulani Nghonyama 1:03:23

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Join us as we discuss how documentary can help eco issues, with a man on the front line with his camera - Thulani Nghonyama

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Ep. 51 - Conscious Coffee 43:17

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Today we speak with special guest Gilbert Ndizey discusses how he has transformed coffee production from problematic to positive - using organic coffee production as a way to save the environment, the animals, and children. Gilbert estimates one poacher can kill 100 animals a day in the wild in Uganda, so by hiring ex-poachers he not only saves the…

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Ep. 50 - Wooden Satellites! 10:55

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With over 100 million pieces of space junk orbiting the Earth - today we discuss an innovative way to fight the problem!

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Ep. 49 - Lithium Mining - The Dark Side of Green Energy - with special guest Will Falk 45:39

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Today we join Will Falk as he sets up camp to protest Lithium Mining at Thacker Pass, NV, on lands recently opened for destructive mining on federal lands.

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Ep. 48 - Vegan Animals 45:16

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Today we discuss Vegans Animals, and how they are more like us than you may imagine!

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Ep. 47 - Dian Fossey and Gorillas today 1:13:14

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We celebrate Dian Fossey's life work on the anniversary of her death in 1985. How much have we learned, and how much further do we have to go to protect Gorillas worldwide.

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Ep. 46 - The Business of Science with Tish O'Dell 1:30:09

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Our special guest Tish O'Dell will be back with us as we dive into a fascinating topic - The Business of Science. Be sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you don't miss out on any future videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4kA1Tpz1DGbVP6JOijgmKA

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Ep. 45 - Oceanbird - The transportation conundrum 7:16

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Today we're going to today talk about a really important aspect of the Christmas and holiday season - which is the transportation of cargo. Find out in this video how the Oceanbird and the International Maritime Organization are changing the industry. There are a lot of cargo ships out on the sea and all of them burn fossil fuel! We always talk abo…

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Ep. 44 - The Pink Dolphin - How FISH FRAUD fuels EXTINCTION 32:27

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here are many factors creating pressure on the Pink Dolphins of the Amazon River and their ability to survive. An endangered animal that is being destroyed through fish fraud, the Pink Dolphin is often forgotten, but today we discuss how we can help! The IUCN has listed the pink river dolphin as "data deficient" but endangered.…

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Ep. 43 - Eco Friendly Glitter 5:59

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Between 4 and 12 million tons of plastic waste makes its way into the oceans every year - mainly through rivers and a lot of this comes from glitter. How is glitter made? Are there alternative eco-friendly glitter options out there?

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Ep. 42 - Good news for Bees! 9:10

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Are bee populations in the United States really increasing in 2020? We all know everybody's heard the news that bees are one of the most important pollinators in all of nature and everything that we eat depends on them. Literally everything is pollinated by bees and we saw a rapid decline in their population in recent years. One of the main reasons…

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Ep. 41 - Tish O'Dell talks about the Rights Of nature 1:33:56

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Guest Tish O'Dell from https://celdf.org/ will talk about regulatory agencies, and ways we can help protect Nature legally!

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Ep. 40 - Eco Holiday Savings tips and tricks! 45:11

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On today’s Conservation Conversation we discuss great ways to make your Holidays greener! Sorry about the signal, still working on finding a strong enough internet for our live shows. If you are shopping for a picky eco or vegan person, or you are the picky vegan or eco person, this episode has some websites that can make it easy and fun! And how t…

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Ep. 39 - Trees Have Heartbeats, New Jersey has a Plastic Ban, and a new Preserve in Rajasthan 9:10

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Join us today as we discuss positive Eco News from around the world! This episode includes: Trees Have Heartbeats, New Jersey has a Plastic Ban, and a new Preserve in Rajasthan

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Ep. 38 - Nature and Mental Health 42:06

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Today we discuss EcoPsychology, and how nature can affect us on every level - including our mental health!

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Ep. 37 - Sustainable Furniture and Wood 28:14

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IKEA and other cheaper furniture is contributing to deforestation I’m surprising ways. We discuss how to navigate the tricky Forrest of illegal logging. And how you can fight back from your house

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Ep. 36 - Aaron Gekoski 47:20

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Join us today as we talk with world-renowned photographer Aaron Gekoski, who specializes in exposing animal exploitation. Don't miss Aaron's advice on how to get involved!

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Ep. 35 - Ethical Cacao and Chocolate 22:10

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We all know cacao is a superfood but is it always ethical? Today we discuss how you can stop deforestation and child labor by eating more chocolate

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Ep. 34 - The Dangers of Activism 1:07:11

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Amazingly, those that stand up against animal and environmental exploitation are killed at an alarming rate. Today we discuss the dangers of being an activist.

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Ep. 33 - Marine Protected Areas 1:17:22

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Ep. 33 - MPA's Today we will dive into the MPA's. Marine Protected Areas tend to be places where management is used to prevent the collapse of the fisheries and local eco systems by industrial fishing fleets. But what happens when the ocean's last chance is being sold to oil companies at an alarming rate. We all drive cars and our antiquated countr…

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Ep. 32 - A Conservation Conversation with Stel Bailey 1:10:14

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Ep. 32 - A Conservation Conversation with Stel Bailey PFAS are forever chemicals that cause cancer and other illnesses, and worst of all- legally dumped into our water supplies. Awareness and education about what is in the water can change the course of how we approach water conservation and water quality standards, and those 2 topics combined will…

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Ep. 31 - What's In The Water 1:56:31

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Ep. 31 - What's In The Water Are your household products poisoning you? Is your tp water? Your shower? Did you know that your "non-stick" pans are made with a toxic chemical that will stay in you and the environment forever. Known as forever chemicals, PFAS and many other toxins are found worldwide, and they have a direct impact on the health of th…

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Ep. 30 - Good News In The News 50:46

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EP. 30 - GOOD NEWS IN THE NEWS Excited to be back!! Today we will discuss some great news around the world on the eco level. Of course, there are always difficult news stories to discuss, but today we celebrate the positive - the changes we have made by demanding change from our manufacturers! Our Revolution Through Routine is gaining momentum worl…

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Ep. 29 - Sustainable Summer Suggestions 1:10:49

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THIS FRIDAY EP. 29 - SUSTAINABLE SUMMER It's summertime, and we all will be spending more time outdoors. Our revolution through routine will be more important than any other season. It's one of the most important seasons for many resort towns, but it's also one of the most dangerous for reefs and healthy beaches. From your flip flops to your sunscr…

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Ep. 28 - Revolution Through Routine! 1:33:45

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Ep. 28 - Revolution Through Routine! Change the world without leaving your house! This episode will focus on sustainable ways to make changes in your daily routine that will have a far-reaching impact on the health of the world. From buying furniture to toilet paper, each and every action we take has ripples beyond our vision on the world around us…

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Ep. 27 - Earth Day Special 1:25:37

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Ep. 27 - Earth Day Special We are all celebrating the outside while stuck inside. Perfect time for Spring cleaning! Tomorrow we will talk about helpful ways to recycle or upcycle old and unused items in the house. The more I do my spring cleaning the more I find things I am not sure how to throw away. With the Environment hanging in the balance, ev…

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Ep. 26 - Filmmaker Kerry David 1:11:14

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Ep. 26 - Special Guest Kerry David! Special guest Kerry David, will talk about her documentary Breaking Their Silence! In my experience, Conservation tends to be more male-dominated in the public eye, while actually being mostly driven by women through direct action, art, science, and policy changes. My guest Kerry David wants to change that visibi…

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Ep. 25 - The Cost of Costco 56:13

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Ep. 25 - Overpopulation and the Cost of Costco Everynight on the news we see Costco parking lots filled to the max, and people buying huge bulk amounts of toilet paper with fears of quarantine. And it's no coincidence, Americans are approx. 4% of the world's population, but consume 20% of the world's paper products. On tomorrow's episode, we will t…

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Ep. 24 - Back to Nature with Scott Countryman 1:38:41

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Ep. 24 - Back To Nature Great internet, no food or water - a sign of the times. This week's guest is my good friend Scott Countryman , who runs the Coral Triangle Conservancy, and is currently on a small island with no running water in the Philippines. Under threat of arrest, he cannot leave the island to buy food, and in these times he focuses on …

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Ep. 23 - The Ecology of Disease 1:08:53

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Ep. 23 With everyone talking about the CoronaVirus, it's a good time to examine The Ecology of Disease - a term used by biologists and economists to understand the relationship between nature and man’s effect on it. Most diseases have started from human actions that change the natural world around us, and environmental issues and pollution causing …

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Ep. 22 - Labels 1:03:45

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Ever go to the store and not sure exactly what all of the new labels mean? How can you make sure you are shopping in alignment with your conscience? We all have different approaches to how we eat, but we all want access to safe foods. We will delve into the variety of labels, and how some countries try unique approaches to labeling products. With l…

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Ep. 21 - Shark Finning with Wilson McCourtney 1:07:17

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Shark finning is the horrible practice of cutting a shark's fins off, then dumping the live bodies back into the ocean, as they fall helplessly to the floor slowly suffocating. The shark fin is primarily used for only one purpose - as a status symbol ingredient in Shark Fin Soup in China and now around the world, but recently the world has stood up…

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Ep. 20 - Environmental Inequality 50:43

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The Conservation Conversation Episode 20 - Today's Conservation Conversation Focused on Environmental Pollution and the federal and local policies that affect how badly our neighborhoods are used for toxic corporate pollution.

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Ep. 19 - Coral Reefs and Fishinars with Madalyn Mussey, REEF.org 28:02

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Episode 19 - Coral Reefs and Fish ID - How you can get involved! with special guest Madalyn Mussey, Education and Outreach Program Manager at REEF! Coral reefs are called The Rainforest of The Sea and create biologically diverse areas in the ocean which keep it healthy. One important aspect to watching the health of the ocean is the population of t…

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Ep. 18 - EPA and Cancer of the Body Politic 58:19

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This episode explores the Environmental Protection Agency and their quest to de-regulate an already toxic environment. The people who are supposed to help citizens stay safe from the industry have been sold out by Andrew Wheeler, Coal Lobbyist and head of the EPA currently. With the EPA destroying most environmental protections to pave the way for …

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Ep. 17 - Ikea and Illegal Logging - Live from Romania 1:09:31

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Live from Romania!!!!! Ep. 17 - Illegal Logging (Sponsored By PREHEMPTIVE) Excited to get back online and get the conversation going! Illegal logging is a worldwide issue, and 3 of our most important forests are being cut down by a handful of Environmental criminals. Not only do they destroy biodiversity, but they also alter the Earth's ability to …

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Ep. 16 - Environmental Law 49:21

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This episode looks at the changes to laws affecting the environment in 2019, and how they will affect us in 2020.

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Ep. 15 - Eco-Tourism and Performative Activism 2:02:08

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This Saturday on the Conservation Conversation - Ep. 15 - Eco-Tourism and Performative Activism. Eco-Tourism is a difficult area to navigate, with so many companies, zoos, and sanctuaries claiming to help animals, this episode will explore ways to check if your money and visit there is actually helping, or hurting. Did you know a sloth selfie can k…

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Ep. 14 - Snare Trap Poaching in South Africa with Kailen Padayachee 1:37:10

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Today's podcast delves into the issue of poaching in South Africa with our special guest Kailen Padayachee, who runs Kainev Conservation. He runs a program to remove snare traps, have them turned into jewelry and sold on the internet, and works with educating locals and children all around the area. Often poaching is a slow path from tradition. AS …

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Ep. 13 - Pesticides and Eco Genocide with Scott Wilson 2:00:31

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This was censored by facebook!!!! Florida clean water activist Scott Wilson works tirelessly to stop pesticide spraying of Roundup (yes, that killer weed killer from Monsanto), and new chemicals onto natural lake areas. What are pesticides and how do they affect our health? These pesticides not only kill all of the animals it comes in contact with,…

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Ep. 12 - CBD 1:25:03

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What is CBD? Is it legal? Will it get you high? What is the best type of CBD for me? What are endocannabinoids? How does CBD work in your body? These questions and much more answered on this episode of The Conservation Conversation - LIVE FRom oro.co pop-up store on Abbot Kinney in Venice, Ca.

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Ep. 11 - Fish Fraud and Illegal Fishing 1:03:53

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The Conservation Conversation Ep. 11 - FISH FRAUD AND ILLEGAL FISHING Fishing is one of the biggest businesses worldwide, considered the most traded commodity, it's a multi-trillion dollar business with almost zero legislation or enforcement. 120 billion fish are killed on commercial farms each year, with another 2.7 trillion caught and killed in t…