Podcast Episodes

Collaboration at ZooTampa

Episode 50

ZooTampa applies behavioral research to develop interpretive programs co-led by Guest Engagement Guides and Animal Care Staff. Shelly Drummond and Ke…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Three Decades as a Park Naturalist: Howard Aprill

Episode 49

Howard Aprill has had a storied career as a park naturalist with Wehr Nature Center in Milwaukee. He shares insights gleaned from nearly 30 years in …

1 year, 3 months ago

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Dialogic Nature Guiding: Griffin Bray

Episode 48

Griffin Bray, Extension Educator at the University of Minnesota Extension, is a member of NAI's Young Professionals Council who employs dialogic inte…

1 year, 4 months ago

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Making a Splash as a New Interpreter: Dan Jenkins

Episode 47

Dan Jenkins is just two years into his career with Cleveland Metroparks, but he's making his mark with an ambitious webcam program, presenting a sess…

1 year, 4 months ago

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Jennifer Chapman: Interpretation within Disney World’s Epcot Animal Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort

Episode 46

Join Paul and Song with guest Jennifer Chapman, Education Manager with Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment, as she discusses front-line interpr…

1 year, 5 months ago

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Nathan Taxel: Building Community through Interpretation

Episode 45

Newly elected NAI Board member Nathan Taxel, Interpretive Programs Curator with OC Parks, discusses the role interpretation plays in building communi…

1 year, 5 months ago

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Artificial Intelligence in Interpretation: Jacquie Gilson

Episode 44

Jacquie Gilson (she/her) has been involved in the interpretation profession for over 45 years as an interpreter, manager, and researcher. She has wor…

1 year, 6 months ago

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Interpretation in State Parks

Episode 43

What role does interpretation play in helping state parks achieve their goals and serve visitors? Emily Jacobs of Washington State Parks and Rob Barr…

1 year, 6 months ago

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Ringing in the New Year!

Episode 42

NAI staff members Madison Hyatt, Song Stott, Heather Manier, and Paul Caputo recap 2024 and look forward to what's to come in 2025.

1 year, 6 months ago

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Live From NAI 2024 in St. Augustine, Florida!

Episode 41

The sold-out NAI 2024 conference brought interpreters from around the world to St. Augustine, Florida. NAI's Heather Manier and Emily McCowan spoke w…

1 year, 7 months ago

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