Podcast: Sean's Wild Life

Sean's Wild Life: The Podcast

Sean's Wild Life is a nature and conservation podcast hosted by vet and conservationist Dr Sean McCormack. Each episode explores wildlife, rewilding, sustainability, food and animal welfare with scientists, campaigners, naturalists and broadcasters who are working to protect the natural world.

Honest, curious conversations about our relationship with nature

Do we need lynx back in Britain? Is the badger cull working? Should we eat less meat? Sean doesn’t shy away from the big questions. Joined by expert guests, he digs into the science, the controversy and the hope behind today’s biggest nature stories, with his trademark curiosity and plenty of laughs along the way.

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Featured episodes

The Badger Cull Debate: the science and politics behind one of Britain's most divisive wildlife policies
The Lynx and Us: could Britain's lost big cat return?
Are You a Beaver Believer?: the remarkable animal reshaping our rivers (and Sean's life)
The Deer Dilemma: why too many deer is a problem, and what we can do about it
Cal Major, Ocean Advocate: paddleboarding for the planet
Ocean Optimist Steve Simpson: marine biologist Prof. Steve Simpson on the sounds of the reef
The Flat Faced Dog Dilemma: with vet researchers Dr Rowena Packer and Alison Skipper
Never Work With Animals: vet and author Gareth Steel on life in practice
Nature Ambassador Chantelle Naturelle: with CBeebies presenter Chantelle Lindsay
Infinite Life with Jules Howard: a conversation with zoologist and author Jules Howard
Unwelcome Wildlife: living with the animals people love to hate
We Need to Talk About Meat: food, farming and the environment

Big wildlife wins, on a city doorstep

Sean believes that rewilding isn’t only for remote highlands and big estates. Some of the most powerful conservation happens in parks, on canal banks, on railway verges and in back gardens, led by local people who care. Over the past decade he has helped prove it in one London borough.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sean's Wild Life about?

Sean’s Wild Life is a podcast by vet and conservationist Dr Sean McCormack about wildlife conservation, rewilding, sustainability, food and our connection with nature. It features interviews with experts and campaigners.

Where can I listen to Sean's Wild Life?

The podcast is free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast and other major podcast apps.

Who has been on Sean's Wild Life?

Guests have included zoologist Jules Howard, marine biologist Prof. Steve Simpson, CBeebies presenter Chantelle Lindsay, vet researcher Dr Rowena Packer, vet and author Gareth Steel, ocean advocate Cal Major, rewilder Derek Gow, presenters Megan McCubbin, Gillian Burke and Lorraine Kelly.