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SDM's Wild World

SDM's Wild World

By Eli Martinez

SDM's Wild World is a wildlife photography podcast. We are a wildlife travel company with a focus on large predatory animals like; sharks, whales, bears and wildcats. We discuss, all things wild; photography, conservation and ecotourism. Our long term goal is to help predatory species with bad PR problems. Welcome to our Normal!
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Episode 7- A Conversation with Tom Harrison, Our Black Bear Guide

SDM's Wild WorldMar 09, 2020

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Episode 9 - Talking Shark in Cabo San Lucas
Mar 23, 202025:32
Episode 8 Interview with Gabino, owner of Magbay Sports

Episode 8 Interview with Gabino, owner of Magbay Sports

I recorded this podcast on the last night of our grey whale expedition off Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico. I have been in love with this area, from the first moment i visited the place. From the birds, to the whales, to the coastal coyotes. Magdalena Bay has it all. Hope you enjoy and if you do, please write a comment, or better yet - share it with your friends.

Mar 16, 202018:46
Episode 7- A Conversation with Tom Harrison, Our Black Bear Guide

Episode 7- A Conversation with Tom Harrison, Our Black Bear Guide

This episode of our podcast was with Tom Harrison, our black bear guide in North Carolina. This was our exploratory trip to North Carolina with the entire SDM crew; Maritza, Sophia and David. I recorded our conversation while we were driving along the back roads of North Carolina looking for bears to photograph. Hope you enjoy. If you are interested in joining us for a future black bear expedition, please visit our website for more information. 

Mar 09, 202040:11
Episode 6 - Interview with Alejandro del Mazo, former head of Conanp

Episode 6 - Interview with Alejandro del Mazo, former head of Conanp

This was an interview I did with Alejandro del Mazo, former head of Conanp, (Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas). We were on a dive trip to Socorro Island, Mexico when we sat down to talk about his work to protect the oceans of Mexico during his term in office. 

Mar 02, 202055:14
Episode 5 - Hanging out on the Kinabatangan River

Episode 5 - Hanging out on the Kinabatangan River

We recorded this podcast while sitting on the Kinabatangan river, off Borneo, photographing wild pygmy elephants. I interviewed our guide Omar, and he got really deep. He discussed, orangutan conservation, pygmy elephants, and the palm oil fields. Hope you enjoy!


Feb 24, 202021:08
Interview with Underwater Photographer Chris Doherty

Interview with Underwater Photographer Chris Doherty

For episode 4 of our podcast, I sat down and chatted with my buddy Chris Doherty to discuss thresher sharks, photography, getting the shot, the highs and lows of the travel life and how people can give back. I interviewed Chris while on Malapascua Island, Philippines on our final day of diving. To learn more about Chris and his work, check out his website; www.dohertyphotography.com and his social media pages Doherty Photography. 

Feb 17, 202026:37
Episode 3... Talking Thresher Sharks with Toni Plaza

Episode 3... Talking Thresher Sharks with Toni Plaza

During our recent expedition to Malapascua Island, Philippines, I sat down with Toni Plaza and my buddy, Underwater Photographer, Chris Doherty to discuss thresher sharks, eco-tourism and the people of Malapascua Island. Hope you enjoy this podcast. The intro was recorded while I was on my flight to Borneo for our orangutan expedition, so sorry about the noise. 

Feb 09, 202031:57
Episode 2 - Interview with Daniel De Granville, Diving with Anacondas

Episode 2 - Interview with Daniel De Granville, Diving with Anacondas

I sat down and interviewed Daniel De Granville, the owner of Photos In Natura. He took us out to swim with green anacondas in the Southern Pantanal, Brazil. This was an epic adventure. One I look back on quite often. In this interview Daniel talks about these amazingly misunderstood predatory animals and how offering dives with them has impacted the community.
Feb 03, 202012:47
Episode 01 - Hanging out with Captain Scott Smith

Episode 01 - Hanging out with Captain Scott Smith

I sat down with Capt Scott Smith, owner of the Dolphin Dream, the boat operator we have used to dive Tiger Beach for the past 16 seasons. We talked sharks, dolphins, eco-tourism and the past 40 years of Captain's life, living and working and playing  in the Bahamas  

Jan 27, 202032:19