Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFrom the Waterways to the Stars: Rhana Paris
Episode 70
Rhana Paris is a retired naturalist, non-formal educator and longtime member of NAI. She loves to talk about natural environments and the critters th…
5 months, 1 week ago
From Broadcast Booth to Interpreter: Kendra Raines
Episode 69
Kendra Raines is a nationally syndicated radio personality and award-winning voice actor with more than two decades of experience. Kendra recently ea…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Living History and America 250: James “Jay” Gardner Harrison III
Episode 68
James "Jay" Gardner Harrison III is a descendant of two American Presidents, William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison, as well as English colonis…
6 months, 1 week ago
Interpretation in Adventure Tourism: Chris Davis, Pink Adventure Tours
Episode 67
Chris Davis, Safety and Training Director at Pink Adventure Tours, brings a wealth of experience from the adventure tourism world. He joins NAI's Hea…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Honorable Robert G. Stanton: NPS's First Black Director
Episode 66
The Honorable Robert G. Stanton received NAI’s 2025 President’s Award. As the fifteenth Director of the National Park Service, and its first African …
7 months, 1 week ago
Interpretive Training with Empathy and Awe: Monique Thompson
Episode 65
Monique Thompson is the founder of Raindrop Naturalist, through which she trains guides and educators across parks, museums, and cultural sites to mo…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Interpretation and Tourism: Von Harden
Episode 64
Von Harden is the president and founder of the International Association of Tour Directors and Guides (IATDG), as well as the vice president of colle…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Perception in Interpretation: André Copeland
Episode 63
André Copeland, Interpretive Programs Manager at Brookfield Zoo Chicago and an NAI Lead Trainer, has been an active NAI member since 2004. He will be…
9 months, 1 week ago
Interpretation at Virginia Beach Parks and Rec: Michael Kirschman
Episode 62
Longtime NAI member Michael Kirschman, director of Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation, joins to discuss Mount Trashmore and other jewels of the city…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Interpretation and Global Tourism: Sebastian Frankenberger
Episode 61
Sebastian Frankenberger, president of the World Federation of Tour Guide Associations (WFTGA), joins to talk about the role of interpretation in tour…
10 months ago