AmphibiCast

Dan Drobates
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AmphibiCast is the Original Amphibian Focused Podcast. Each weekly episode features informative and educational content for hobbyists, naturalists, ecologists, pet enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates frogs, toads and salamanders.

  1. DEC 19

    Episode 214. 5th Annual Yuletide show with Mike Tytula

    It’s that time of year again. Join me and Mike Tytula for a fireside chat about responsibly managing a large herp collection, in situ observations from his trip to Costa Rica, upcoming projects for 2026, and much more. Broaden your knowledge of herpetology online or in person at the Amphibian Foundation. Register now at www.amphibianfoundation.org and use code AMPHIBICAST at checkout for 10% off  This episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creations https://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreations Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterrausa on social media.  NEHERP is our sponsor this week For your bioactive vivarium needs visit: https://www.neherpetoculture.com/

    2h 6m

  2. DEC 5

    Episode 213. Frogs in the Medieval World with Greti Dinkova-Bruun

    We've all heard the tales of witches using "eye of newt" in their potions, but did you know that amphibians (frogs in particular) were actually a common ingredient in medieval curatives? Medieval medicine was in fact rife with recipes that used frogs (in part or whole) as cures, charms, and treatments for a long list of ailments.  And, in addition to their medical usage, frogs were also used as characters in medieval fables that depicted them as everything from heroes to villains To help us understand frogs in the medieval world,  week I am honored to be joined by medievalist and librarian, Greti Dinkova-Bruun. In this episode, we discuss her recent article, The Medieval Frog in Medical Recipes and Fable Narratives. We talk about historical context, and many of the specifics behind the usage of frogs in both medicine and literature Greti Dinkova-Bruun's article The Medieval Frog in Medical Recipes and Fable Narratives, is published in the latest issue of Mediaeval Studies,  To read the article, visit: https://www.academia.edu/130177325/_The_Medieval_Frog_in_Medical_Recipes_and_Fable_Narratives_Mediaeval_Studies_85_2023_139_162 https://pims.ca/news-item/medieval-frog/ Broaden your knowledge of herpetology online or in person at the Amphibian Foundation. Register now at www.amphibianfoundation.org and use code AMPHIBICAST at checkout for 10% off  This episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creations https://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreations Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterrausa on social media.  NEHERP is our sponsor this week For your bioactive vivarium needs visit: https://www.neherpetoculture.com/

    1h 38m

  3. NOV 20

    Episode 212. Photography and Frogs in the Wild with Jack Small

    This week I’m joined by Jack Small. Jack had traveled quite extensively and he has countless hours in the field observing and photographing dart frogs and other wildlife. In this episode, we discuss Jack’s field expeditions, wildlife photography techniques and equipment, and guiding groups through the rainforest. We also talk about yellow fever and the effects of other tropical diseases  Broaden your knowledge of herpetology online or in person at the Amphibian Foundation. Register now at www.amphibianfoundation.org and use code AMPHIBICAST at checkout for 10% off  Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterrausa on social media.  NEHERP is our sponsor this week For your bioactive vivarium needs visit: https://www.neherpetoculture.com/

    1h 39m

  4. NOV 7

    Episode. 211. Frog Talk with Jodi Rowley

    This week I'm joined by Jodi Rowley. Jodi is a leading amphibian expert with over 100 publications to her name,  years of field research in South East Asia and Australia, and she has identified and described several new frog species. In this episode, we discuss Jodi's career researching frogs, we compare amphibian disease dynamics in different corners of the globe, never before seen frog species, and the importance of citizen science through Frog ID * One of the species we discuss is - rhacophorus helenae (named in honor of Jodi's Mum) To learn more visit:  https://jodirowley.com/ To help frogs through citizen science visit: https://www.frogid.net.au/ Broaden your knowledge of herpetology online or in person at the Amphibian Foundation. Register now at www.amphibianfoundation.org and use code AMPHIBICAST at checkout for 10% off  This episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creations https://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreations Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterrausa on social media.  NEHERP is our sponsor this week For your bioactive vivarium needs visit: https://www.neherpetoculture.com/

    1h 14m

  5. OCT 24

    Episode 210. Listener Q & A with Alex Menke and Mike Novy

    This week Alex Menke, Mike Novy, and I answer listener questions about dart frogs and tree frogs. We discuss husbandry, breeding, ethical topics, and we have more than a few laughs. Thanks to all the listeners who submitted questions.  Be sure to follow @amphibicast https://www.facebook.com/frogdaddyllc/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Rainforestjunkys-100078666645717/ https://frogdaddy.net/ http://www.rainforestjunkys.com/ Broaden your knowledge of herpetology online or in person at the Amphibian Foundation. Register now at www.amphibianfoundation.org and use code AMPHIBICAST at checkout for 10% off  Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterrausa on social media.  NEHERP is our sponsor this week For your bioactive vivarium needs visit: https://www.neherpetoculture.com/

    1h 43m

  6. OCT 11

    Episode 209. Beginner Episode - What you need to know before starting with dart frogs

    Are you interested in keeping dart frogs for the first time? In this episode I cover what you need to know before getting your first frog. I cover basic husbandry, feeding, supplementation, lighting, live plants, some natural history and much more. Broaden your knowledge of herpetology online or in person at the Amphibian Foundation. Register now at www.amphibianfoundation.org and use code AMPHIBICAST at checkout for 10% off  This episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creations https://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreations Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterrausa on social media.  NEHERP is our sponsor this week For your bioactive vivarium needs visit: https://www.neherpetoculture.com/

    1h 12m

  7. SEP 28

    Episode 208. Show Room Vivarium Backgrounds - With Mikegravia

    Vivarium Backgrounds are an integral part of dart frog vivarium builds. They can be simple or complex, but in the right hands they can become true works of art. This week Im joined by @mikegravia and we discuss his methods for building show room quality vivarium backgrounds. We cover materials, methods, and the learning curve,  as well as how to scale a build properly to recreate a slice of nature. Be sure to give Mike a follow @mikegravia Broaden your knowledge of herpetology online or in person at the Amphibian Foundation. Register now at www.amphibianfoundation.org and use code AMPHIBICAST at checkout for 10% off  Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterrausa on social media.  NEHERP is our sponsor this week For your bioactive vivarium needs visit: https://www.neherpetoculture.com/

    1h 22m

  8. SEP 12

    Episode 207. Talking Shop with Braxton Griffith of Frog House Tropics

    This week I'm joined by Braxton of Frog House Tropics. In this episode we discuss Braxton's barn sized  frog room(yes its an actual barn!), some new trends in the dart frog hobby, the importance that meetups have for the community, and much more. be sure to visit https://froghousetropics.com and follow @froghousetropics Broaden your knowledge of herpetology online or in person at the Amphibian Foundation. Register now at www.amphibianfoundation.org and use code AMPHIBICAST at checkout for 10% off  This episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creations https://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreations Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterrausa on social media.  NEHERP is our sponsor this week For your bioactive vivarium needs visit: https://www.neherpetoculture.com/

    1h 26m
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AmphibiCast is the Original Amphibian Focused Podcast. Each weekly episode features informative and educational content for hobbyists, naturalists, ecologists, pet enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates frogs, toads and salamanders.

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  • Creator
    Dan Drobates
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    215
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 AmphibiCast
  • Show Website
    AmphibiCast

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