Episodes 51
Avg. Duration 1h 7m
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Apple Rating 4.8 (31)
Since Sep 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Get ready to explore Florida's vibrant conservation community with Florida Uncut. Each episode is a conversation with the individuals doing the work to protect and connect wild Florida. Whether you're a seasoned conservationist or you simply want to learn more about Florida's wild side, this podcast is here to inspire you with captivating stories and firsthand experiences from the often unsung heroes dedicated to safeguarding Florida's breathtaking natural areas and species, ensuring the real Florida remains forever 'uncut'. New episodes every two weeks...or so.

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Kailyn Lawson: Monthly Update

Jun 04, 2026 1h 47m

Today Zach and Mason are joined by Kailyn Lawson, the Community Conservation Manager at the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, to discuss co-managing the recent Longleaf to Lighthouse…

Thomas Eason: Faith, Science, and Wild Florida

May 29, 2026 1h 6m

Thomas is a passionate wildlife conservation professional with more than 30 years of research, management, and leadership experience. He spent his childhood playing soccer and exploring the outdoors…

Melissa Hill: Trust for Public Land

May 13, 2026 56m

Melissa Hill is a Senior Project Manager for Trust for Public Land (TPL) focused on expanding the Florida Wildlife Corridor, connecting vital acreage of the Florida National Scenic Trail and…

Mason & Zach: Show Update

May 06, 2026 1h 14m Transcript

Today Mason is joined by Zach Franco to talk about some of the upcoming changes to Florida Uncut and discuss how they keep a positive and hopeful outlook while working in conservation.Also, if you…

KT Bryden: Wildpath

May 01, 2026 1h 17m Transcript

KT Bryden is an Emmy-winning cinematographer, conservationist, and storyteller dedicated to creating compelling narratives about the natural world. Her work, featured on platforms such as Disney+,…

Matt Caldwell: Florida State Parks Foundation President

Apr 09, 2026 59m

In this episode we sit down with Matt Caldwell, a 7th-generation Floridian whose life and career are deeply rooted in the state’s land, history, and future. From his early days as a real estate…

Jerry Miller: Jerry’s Wild Life

Mar 13, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

Senior Ranger Jerry Miller has spent most of his life in the landscapes he now helps protect. Growing up just outside what is now Duette Preserve in Manatee County, Jerry developed an early…

Todd Wiseman Jr. & Christa Boarini: A Land Remembered Film Adaptation

Feb 12, 2026 47m Transcript

Since its release in 1984, A Land Remembered has been described as a lightning bolt on Florida’s culture, becoming required reading in Florida classrooms for years, not just as historical fiction,…

Mary Marine: Saving the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow

Jan 15, 2026 1h 29m

In this episode of Florida Uncut, we’re joined by avian ecologist Mary Marine, who is part of a team leading recovery efforts for one of North America’s most endangered birds, the Florida Grasshopper…

Bonus Episode: Lake Wales Ridge Fire Fest

Dec 05, 2025 46m

Last month I had the incredible pleasure of not only attending the inaugural Lake Wales Ridge Fire Festival, but sitting down on stage with three leaders in local, state, and regional fire management…

Ryan Young: Lead Explorer & Founder, Rising Tide Explorers

Nov 21, 2025 1h 21m

In this episode of Florida Uncut, Mason sits down with Ryan Young, founder and Lead Explorer of Rising Tide Explorers, an ecotourism company based in Naples, FL. Back in 2016 Ryan and his group of…

Clyde Butcher: The Art of Seeing Wild Florida

Nov 06, 2025 1h 42m

Few names are as synonymous with wild Florida as Clyde Butcher. Known for his striking black and white large-format photography, Clyde has spent decades capturing the soul of Florida’s landscapes,…

Elysia Dytrych: Archbold’s Headwaters Ecosystem Management Team Lead

Oct 22, 2025 1h 22m

Elysia wears many hats, but in short she’s an all-around badass. She recently stepped into the role of Team Leader for the Headwaters Ecosystem Management Team, Archbold Biological Station’s in-house…

Bonus Episode: Suwannee River 242-Mile Thru-Paddle with Zach Franco

Oct 14, 2025 1h 44m Transcript

Today we’re sitting down with Zach Franco, Conservation Partnership Coordinator at Archbold Biological Station, to talk about the recent 242-mile canoe trip of the Suwannee River, from source to sea,…

Mary Margaret Hardee: Herding Her Story

Oct 07, 2025 1h Transcript

In part three of our deep dive into Archbold Biological Station and its 10,500-acre working cattle operation, Buck Island Ranch, we sit down with assistant ranch manager, Mary Margaret Hardee, a…

Gene Lollis: Buck Island Ranch

Sep 24, 2025 1h 3m

On this episode of Florida Uncut, we sit down with Gene Lollis, Ranch Manager for the past 30 years at Buck Island Ranch, one of Florida’s most unique places where cattle ranching meets conservation…

Hilary Swain: A Legacy at Archbold Biological Station

Sep 09, 2025 1h 41m

Since 1995, Dr. Hilary Swain has served as the Executive Director of Archbold Biological Station in Venus, Florida, leading one of the nation’s premier field stations dedicated to science,…

Charles Hines: Florida Gulf Coast Trail

Jul 25, 2025 51m Transcript

Trails are one of the most powerful tools we have for connecting people to nature and fostering a lasting sense of place. By providing direct, immersive access to the outdoors, trails invite us to…

Florida Uncut: Live at the Wild Space Gallery

Jul 17, 2025 52m

In this special episode of Florida Uncut, we’re bringing you our first-ever live recording, captured this past weekend at the Wild Space Gallery in St. Pete.The conversation centers around the…

Joe Howard: O2O Expedition Trekker

Jun 18, 2025 58m

Would you like to attend a live recording of Florida Uncut? Be sure to save the date of July 12, 5–9 PM for a new exhibition "Blazing the Trail: From Strand to Slough" and a live recording of "Wild…

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