The 'We Out Here' Podcast

Episode Description: Happy BHM gang. Adé comes thru with a series of short stories about running across the guiding hand of the elders in the pursuit of a place in the sciences. In their own words: Hey all, I'm Adé, a biology education undergrad, birder, and qq-list YouTuber ( from New Haven, CT, with a lifelong obsession for the long dead animals of our planet's past. Looking forward to sharing space and stories!This episode supports: Black folks everywhere and Bird Note (Check Adé's episodes out here https://www.birdnote.org/contributed/17176)Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePodTwitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePodStart learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/

Content Warning: Vomiting/Sea SicknessEpisode Description: Founder of In Color Birding Club and co-host of the Bird Joy Podcast Jason Hall shares an all audience-friendly story about hubris and what happens when feelin your oats goes wrong on a pelagic tour. In their own words: Jason Hall got pulled into birding on the wings and bubbly mannerisms of a Tufted Titmouse as part of a high school environmental science course outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over the years, he’s grown that passion into founding the non-profit In Color Birding Club (ICBC) which focuses on providing a safe and joyful on-ramp to birding for historically marginalized communities.  As founder of ICBC, Jason works with his board members to consistently expand access to birding and the outdoors to communities in and around Philadelphia. This includes partnering with many local organizations to offer bird outings, bus sponsorships for public schools in Philly, teacher school supply scholarships, and food drives. In 2024, Jason joined Dexter Patterson to start the Bird Joy Podcast. A place where birders of all types and skill levels can come to enjoy diverse thought and excitement around the growth of birding in our lives. Jason's primary vocation is Director of Large Molecule Analytical Sciences where he support vaccine and biologic product commercialization. This episode supports: Care.orgHelp us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePodTwitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePodStart learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/

Content Warning: Light Profanity, Vomiting/Sea SicknessEpisode Description: Founder of In Color Birding Club and co-host of the Bird Joy Podcast Jason Hall shares a story about hubris and what happens when feelin your oats goes wrong on a pelagic tour. In their own words: Jason Hall got pulled into birding on the wings and bubbly mannerisms of a Tufted Titmouse as part of a high school environmental science course outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over the years, he’s grown that passion into founding the non-profit In Color Birding Club (ICBC) which focuses on providing a safe and joyful on-ramp to birding for historically marginalized communities.  As founder of ICBC, Jason works with his board members to consistently expand access to birding and the outdoors to communities in and around Philadelphia. This includes partnering with many local organizations to offer bird outings, bus sponsorships for public schools in Philly, teacher school supply scholarships, and food drives. In 2024, Jason joined Dexter Patterson to start the Bird Joy Podcast. A place where birders of all types and skill levels can come to enjoy diverse thought and excitement around the growth of birding in our lives. Jason's primary vocation is Director of Large Molecule Analytical Sciences where he support vaccine and biologic product commercialization. This episode supports: Care.orgHelp us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePodTwitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePodStart learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/

Content Warning: Light Profanity, Alcohol ConsumptionEpisode Description: Community builder and social/enviro advocate Gabriel 'Its Notiq Bruh' shares a story of growin up on the rivers and sharing that love with friends and family. In their own words: Gabriel Rudd, known digitally as ITSNOTIQBRUH, merges his commitment to social and environmental advocacy with a robust professional background. With a Bachelor of Science in Journalism & Emerging Media from Kennesaw State University and a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification, Gabriel is equipped to empower, amplify underrepresented voices, and cultivate inclusive outdoor experiences.Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePodTwitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePodStart learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/

Content Warning: Light ProfanityEpisode Description: Science Communicator and Scientist Laura Kojima comes on the to share stories of community engagement around snakes in the West and South with varying results. In their own words: Hi I'm Laura! I am currently a wildlife biologist with a passion for the conservation of reptiles and amphibians. I am particularly interested in how contaminants introduced in our environment affect the health of these creatures and what we can do as scientists to improve their conditions. I am currently doing a PhD graduate degree at UC Davis studying threats of survival of the giant gartersnake, a snake only found in the Central Valley of California. Some of these threats include loss of habitat and exposure to pesticides since the snake occurs in areas where rice crop is grown. It is my hope to keep doing work not only to help these animals out, but also to help people learn more about them as well!Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePodTwitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePodStart learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/Organize and Democratize Your Workplace: https://perfectunion.us/how-to-form-a-union

Content Warning: Light ProfanityEpisode Description: Science Communicator Tyus Williams tells us a story on this year Black History Month of his late night epiphany on the interconnectedness of ourselves to the world around us and that the beauty of this Earth is a rarity worth protecting.In their own words: Tyus Williams is a third-year Ph.D. Candidate and NSF fellow at the University of California, Berkeley in the Schell lab and Brashares Lab studying carnivore ecology and spatial ecology. Currently, he’s studying how the ecological impacts from free-roaming domestic cats in the East Bay region might be facilitated by urban environments. Utilizing research techniques such as camera trapping and analyzing behavioral patterns, Tyus is interested in revealing how human-dominated landscapes may indirectly mediate collision within wildlife communities. In 2022, upon entering graduate school, he debuted with his first book alongside Macmillan publishing titled ‘A Day in the Life: Big Cats’, which received a Kirkus star review, and placed within the ‘Best Picture Books of 2022 for the Animal Lovers’ book list. Lastly, Tyus is also a passionate science communicator, firmly believing that people cannot fully harness the intellectual merits of science without engaging the public in an inclusive effort.Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePodTwitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePodStart learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/Organize and Democratize Your Workplace: https://perfectunion.us/how-to-form-a-unionOutdoor Cats' Impact on Nature:https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms2380Resisting Late Stage EcoFascism:1.) Get involved locally.  There are environment, climate change issues that are impacting your community. Get involved on the local, grassroots level.2.) Don’t get discouraged.  Get informed, know the facts (and yes, there is such a thing as factual information) and don’t lose your resolve.

Episode Description: Zoo Keeper and Science Communicator Hassan Bayyan tells the story of hustlin to get an epiphany on the way to a career. In their own words: Hassan has dedicated his life to the study and practice of Zoology and has worked professionally in the field for the last 10 years. Whether researching leopards in Zimbabwe or on the Great barrier reef in Australia, he has always been motivated by a deep commitment to animal care, conservation, and fostering diversity in the field. Hassan seamlessly integrates this passion for wildlife with effective communication using his unique blend of SciCom, to captivate followers on social media and deliver compelling talks and interviews to a global audience. More than anything, Hassan wants you to know that you dont have to have a PhD to be curious about the world. Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/ Organize and Democratize Your Workplace: https://perfectunion.us/how-to-form-a-union

Content Warning: Light Profanity Episode Description: Zoo Keeper and Science Communicator Hassan Bayyan tells the story of hustlin to get an epiphany on the way to a career. In their own words: Hassan has dedicated his life to the study and practice of Zoology and has worked professionally in the field for the last 10 years. Whether researching leopards in Zimbabwe or on the Great barrier reef in Australia, he has always been motivated by a deep commitment to animal care, conservation, and fostering diversity in the field. Hassan seamlessly integrates this passion for wildlife with effective communication using his unique blend of SciCom, to captivate followers on social media and deliver compelling talks and interviews to a global audience. More than anything, Hassan wants you to know that you dont have to have a PhD to be curious about the world. Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/ Organize and Democratize Your Workplace: https://perfectunion.us/how-to-form-a-union

Content Warning: Snakes and conversations relating to the violence against animalsEpisode Description: Science Communicator and Scientist Laura Kojima comes on the to share stories of community engagement around snakes in the West and South with varying results. In their own words: Hi I'm Laura! I am currently a wildlife biologist with a passion for the conservation of reptiles and amphibians. I am particularly interested in how contaminants introduced in our environment affect the health of these creatures and what we can do as scientists to improve their conditions. I am currently doing a PhD graduate degree at UC Davis studying threats of survival of the giant gartersnake, a snake only found in the Central Valley of California. Some of these threats include loss of habitat and exposure to pesticides since the snake occurs in areas where rice crop is grown. It is my hope to keep doing work not only to help these animals out, but also to help people learn more about them as well!Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePodTwitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePodStart learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/Organize and Democratize Your Workplace: https://perfectunion.us/how-to-form-a-union

Episode Description: Paleontologist Dr. Yara Haridy comes on about turtles, deep time, and a post revolution museum rescue for the WOH pod Season 3 Finale. In their own words: Yara Haridy is a Postdoc at the University of Chicago in the Shubin lab currently studying the early evolution of mineralized tissues in vertebrates. Yara got her paleontological start by volunteering, then progressing to do a master's at the University of Toronto Mississauga where she studied the histology of tooth replacement and development in early reptiles. Yara completed her Ph.D. in Berlin Germany at the Museum für Natrurkunde (Museum of natural history). Her thesis focused on the evolution of osteocytes and bone cellularity in the fossil record, she pioneered the use of FIB-SEM tomography for nano-level imaging on fossil cells. Yara is currently searching for the earliest mineralizing vertebrates in the fossil record, to better understand the origin of our skeletal biology. When not cutting up fossils, Yara is committing her time to DEI efforts in paleontology and science communication. Join Us In Supporting Beit el Baraka https://beitelbaraka.org/donate-now/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZT48KxvRAJk0BB2TrNKHJHXDKwLgDoGg7W_bzqOqQY6NA_wsa8OIkGR18_aem_v5LFMj2DHu-61pUSO_i6og Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/

Content Warning: Light Profanity Episode Description: Paleontologist Yara Haridy comes on about turtles, deep time, and a post revolution museum rescue for the WOH pod Season 3 Finale. In their own words: Yara Haridy is a Postdoc at the University of Chicago in the Shubin lab currently studying the early evolution of mineralized tissues in vertebrates. Yara got her paleontological start by volunteering, then progressing to do a master's at the University of Toronto Mississauga where she studied the histology of tooth replacement and development in early reptiles. Yara completed her Ph.D. in Berlin Germany at the Museum für Natrurkunde (Museum of natural history). Her thesis focused on the evolution of osteocytes and bone cellularity in the fossil record, she pioneered the use of FIB-SEM tomography for nano-level imaging on fossil cells. Yara is currently searching for the earliest mineralizing vertebrates in the fossil record, to better understand the origin of our skeletal biology. When not cutting up fossils, Yara is committing her time to DEI efforts in paleontology and science communication. Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/

Content Warning: crawling insects (ticks) Episode Description: Cohost Alexi G tells a tale of failure where him and a friend attempted a biking trip around Lake Ouachita, Arkansas. They made a few friends along the way while learning that sometimes its best to quit while you're behind. In their own words: I'm a Black and Greek herpetologist and wildlife care specialist professionally workin with reptiles. Just out here tryna love the land. You can find me in the crag. Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/

Content Warning: Profanity, crawling insects (ticks), and alcohol use Episode Description: Cohost Alexi G tells a tale of failure where him and a friend attempted a biking trip around Lake Ouachita, Arkansas. They made a few friends along the way while learning that sometimes its best to quit while you're behind. In their own words: I'm a Black and Greek herpetologist and wildlife care specialist professionally workin with reptiles. Just out here tryna love the land. You can find me in the crag. Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/

Episode Description: Megan joins us on the program to share stories about getting back out on the slopes up in Oregon In their own words: I'm a woman of color(and mom of one), working in marketing. I have enjoyed the outdoors for years and am constantly seeking more stories and experiences of other BIPOC in the outdoors. During my down time, I love listening to podcasts, reading watching TV and eating. Check out Megan's writing : https://www.sdelmag.com/blog/2020/8/enjoying-the-outdoors-as-a-woman-of-color Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/

Content Warning: Profanity Episode Description: Megan joins us on the program to share stories about getting back out on the slopes up in Oregon In their own words: I'm a woman of color(and mom of one), working in marketing. I have enjoyed the outdoors for years and am constantly seeking more stories and experiences of other BIPOC in the outdoors. During my down time, I love listening to podcasts, reading watching TV and eating. Check out Megan's writing : https://www.sdelmag.com/blog/2020/8/enjoying-the-outdoors-as-a-woman-of-color Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/

Episode Description: Aurelia Casey joins the program to share stories about using her own history to connect to kids thru Inner City Rangers and the value of letting them lead in this all ear episode. In their own words: My name is Aurelia, and I'm the Youth Program Senior Manager at Gowanus Canal Conservancy, and founder of Inner City Ranger, both out of Brooklyn, NY. I'm a (hometown) New Yorker with a love for the urban outdoors, and ensuring Black and brown youth gain access to all it has to offer. Support Inner City Rangers: Venmo: @ BlackMissFrizzle Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/

Content Warning: Profanity Episode Description: Aurelia joined us on the program to share stories about using her own history to connect to kids thru Inner City Rangers and the value of letting them lead. In their own words: My name is Aurelia, and I'm the Youth Program Senior Manager at Gowanus Canal Conservancy, and founder of Inner City Ranger, both out of Brooklyn, NY. I'm a (hometown) New Yorker with a love for the urban outdoors, and ensuring Black and brown youth gain access to all it has to offer. Support Inner City Rangers: Venmo: @BlackMissFrizzle Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/

Content Warning: Animal Bites Episode Description: Cesar came thru with an all ear friendly story of heading out to the Yukon to study squirrels and ended up on a trip of self-discovery. In their own words: Cesar is from Tampa, Florida and currently lives in Berkeley, California where they research how environmental injustice affects wildlife. Specifically, their research looks at how environmental injustice along with historical legacies like redlining, impacts biodiversity, how animals behave, and how healthy they are. Outside of science, Cesar like to climb and and spend time in community with friends, whatever that may look like!! Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action by visiting https://native-land.ca/ Check out: CesarOEstien.com

Content Warning: Profanity, Alcohol Consumption, Animal Bites Episode Description: Cesar came thru with a story of heading out to the Yukon to study squirrels and ended up on a trip of self-discovery. In their own words: Cesar is from Tampa, Florida and currently lives in Berkeley, California where they research how environmental injustice affects wildlife. Specifically, their research looks at how environmental injustice along with historical legacies like redlining, impacts biodiversity, how animals behave, and how healthy they are. Outside of science, Cesar like to climb and and spend time in community with friends, whatever that may look like!! Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action by visiting https://native-land.ca/ Check out: CesarOEstien.com

Content Warning: Somatic experiences of disability around covid Episode Description: Bilen Berhanu joins the show to share an all-ear-friend story of hiking the Catskill Mountains as a disabled woman experiencing the conflict of needs between her brain and body. In their own words: Born and raised in Ethiopia, currently based in Brooklyn (NY), Bilen is a lifelong enthusiast and student of all things outdoors. Bilen has an established full-spectrum doula practice. Her care work is grounded in liberatory practices of reclaiming agency and providing pathways to empowered experiences in life’s monumental transitions. In an effort to add to the movement to address disparities, Bilen is deeply committed to creating accessible, culturally competent, and LGBTQIA+ affirming experiences in the outdoors. Bilen graduated with a BA in Environmental Studies from Mount Holyoke College and an MA in Social Science: Environment & Community from Humboldt State University. Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action by visiting https://native-land.ca/ Check out: https://www.disabledhikers.com/about; and @thehoodhikers, @tristatehikers, @disabledhikers and @unlikelyhikers on Instagram