EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast Season 5, Episode 8 – Sandra Leone, Waterway Warriors Produced by Terrier TV at Titusville High School.

Howdy y’all and welcome to another episode of the EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast, produced by Terrier TV at Titusville High School. In Season 5, Episode 8 we talk with Sandra Leone of the Waterway Warriors.

The Waterway Warriors are a passionate group dedicated to cleaning and protecting the waterways all along Florida’s Space Coast — including the Indian and Banana Rivers. They’re hosting a ribbon-cutting event this Saturday at 8 a.m. at Kayak Beach on SR 528 (Banana River) to celebrate all the incredible work they’re doing for our environment. Make plans to join them and support their mission to keep our waterways clean and thriving.

The Waterway Warriors are a Florida-based nonprofit whose mission is to protect and preserve waterways by educating, inspiring, and empowering the community to remove trash and prevent pollution before it reaches our rivers and ocean. They’ve adopted miles along SR 528 and host regular cleanups of the Indian River Lagoon and Banana River embankments — engaging volunteers of all ages to help restore and sustain our coastal ecosystems.

Learn more or get involved at waterwaywarriorsfl.org and follow their community efforts on Facebook and Instagram.

EEARSS by Alligator Robb PodcastSeason 5, Episode 7 – Dr. Todd BatesProduced by Terrier TV at Titusville High School

Howdy y’all and welcome to another episode of the EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast, produced by Terrier TV at Titusville High School.This week’s guest is Dr. Todd Bates, the founding President and Professor of Humanities at Christ College in Satellite Beach, Florida.

Dr. Bates has spent nearly 30 years in Christian higher education in both administrative and teaching roles. His work explores the relationship between theology, psychology, culture, and education. He is the author of The Authority and Sufficiency of Scripture for the Humanities (Seminary Hill Press, 2024) and the forthcoming Leadership and Rhetoric: The Nature and Role of Words in Leadership from Routledge. His other publications include chapters in The Psychology of World Religions and Spiritualities and Christian Psychotherapy in Context.

Christ College offers an affordable, faithful education rooted in the Christian intellectual tradition. The college’s mission is to equip students with wisdom, eloquence, and virtue to pursue professional excellence in service to Christ and the common good. Located on Florida’s Space Coast, Christ College emphasizes discussion-based learning, mentoring, and community engagement that encourages students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and personally.

Get in TouchChrist College638 S. Patrick Dr.Satellite Beach, FL 32937Mailing: P.O. Box 372244, Satellite Beach, FL 32937(321) 294-3093 | info@christ-college.com

Howdy y’all and welcome to the EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast produced by Terrier TV at Titusville High School. Season 5 Episode 6 features Miriam Boucher.

Miriam is a conservationist and wildlife biologist (AWB) with over a decade of experience in environmental monitoring and wildlife management. Her work spans the non-profit, government, industry, and academic sectors—from the dense jungles of Belize to the industrial landscapes of her native Alberta.

She is currently a doctoral researcher at Clemson University’s Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science, where her studies focus on alligator diet and ecotoxicology, examining how pollutants like microplastics and PFAS affect aquatic ecosystems and sentinel species. Miriam’s extensive field experience includes years with the Crocodile Research Coalition in Belize, conducting behavioral and population studies on American crocodiles, as well as research on distress call variation and innovative handling tools such as “Conquering the Crush: A Novel Tool for Holding Crocodilian Jaws Open,” published in the Wildlife Society Bulletin.

Before pursuing her PhD, Miriam worked in Alberta as an environmental consultant, leading wildlife mitigation and reptile monitoring projects for large-scale industrial developments. Her passion for reptiles and her advocacy for inclusion in science have made her a respected and relatable voice in wildlife conservation.

New Episode – Season 5, Episode 5!

We’re joined by Dr. Helen Sung, a zoologist specializing in conservation genomics and a member of the IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group.

From UCLA to Hawai‘i, she’s studied crocodilian genetics, worked with UF Croc Docs and the Crocodile Research Coalition, and uncovered the fascinating story of natural hybridization between the American and Morelet’s crocodiles.

We also talk about what it’s like working with Apex predators!

Tune in for a powerful and inspiring conversation bridging science, conservation, and empowerment.

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EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast – Season 5, Episode 4

Howdy y’all and welcome to the EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast, produced by Terrier TV at Titusville High School.

In this episode, we sit down with the Medical Director of Animal Wellness Center in Saint Augustine, Florida.

Our guest graduated from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010 with a dual DVM and Master’s in Laboratory Animal Science, completed a Laboratory Animal Medicine residency at Yale University in 2012, and achieved ACLAM diplomate status in 2013.

She worked as a lab animal veterinarian at Princeton University and the University of Florida for the first seven years of her career, while also doing private small animal practice on the side. In 2018, she transitioned to full-time small animal practice, working in both brick-and-mortar and mobile clinics. By 2020, she shifted mid-COVID to self-employed small animal relief work, continuing until she accepted her current position with the Animal Wellness Center in December 2024.

Her professional interests include small animal internal medicine, dermatology, and exotics — including nonhuman primates. She especially enjoys partnering with and educating clients in small animal practice.

Outside of her main role, she also has several “side gigs”:

• TAG Consulting & Veterinary Services – veterinary consulting and private practice relief
• Portia Luxe Boutique – selling luxury handbags to fund treatment for rescue animals
• Bespoke Firearms Consulting – serving as business manager alongside her husband
• Monarch Performance Horses – horse training and sales

When not working, her hobbies include horseback riding, weightlifting, yoga, gardening, and camping.

Tune in for a conversation about a dynamic veterinary career that bridges lab animal medicine, small animal practice, and innovative side ventures.

Howdy y’all and welcome to the EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast, produced by Terrier TV at Titusville High School. On this episode, Bill, Cindy, and Frank are joined by Steven T. Kessel, Director of Marine Research at the John G. Shedd Aquarium.

Steven Kessel has worked extensively with a wide variety of marine species and has built a strong reputation as a conservation scientist. Since joining Shedd Aquarium’s Daniel P. Haerther Center for Conservation and Research in 2017, he has overseen marine conservation projects in the Bahamas focused on protecting the endangered Nassau grouper and threatened queen conch.

In addition, Steven leads his own original research dedicated to better understanding Caribbean shark species to aid in their protection. Over the years, he has contributed to studies on lemon sharks, Red Sea sharks, manta rays, and has been instrumental in developing conservation management programs for several key species.

Steven holds a Ph.D. in marine ecology and biology from Cardiff University in the UK. After completing his degree in 2009, he continued at Cardiff as a postdoctoral fellow, serving as the principal investigator for the Jupiter Large Coastal Shark Species Study, which examined the biology and ecology of large shark species along the eastern U.S. coast. He later joined the University of Windsor’s Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research, where he led the Lancaster Sound Arctic component of the Ocean Tracking Network. At Michigan State University, Steven turned his expertise toward freshwater, studying the movements and migrations of lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes.

We are honored to have Steven share his incredible career path, research experiences, and conservation insights with us.

EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast Season 5 Episode 2 John Nicklow Howdy y’all and welcome to the EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast, produced by Terrier TV at Titusville High School.

On this episode, Bill and Frank are joined by Dr. John Nicklow, President of Florida Institute of Technology. Dr. Nicklow became Florida Tech’s sixth president on July 1, 2023, bringing nearly 30 years of leadership in higher education. With a vision rooted in collaboration and innovation, he quickly elevated the university’s visibility and set in motion a powerful strategic plan: Forward Together, Boundless Potential. This roadmap emphasizes people, programs, partnerships, and learning optimization.

In his time at Florida Tech, President Nicklow has overseen completion of a long-term master plan, championed construction of the largest housing complex in university history (opening Fall 2026), and led the development of Vertex, a unique applied innovation hub launching in Spring 2025. Before Florida Tech, he served seven years as president and CEO of the University of New Orleans, strengthening partnerships, enrollment, research, and student success. His earlier career included provost and academic leadership roles at Southern Illinois University, where he was also a professor in Civil Engineering.

Beyond academia, Dr. Nicklow is active in community and nonprofit work, serving on boards and organizations across Florida’s Space Coast, including the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast, Junior Achievement, United Way, and more. He is also a registered professional engineer, a certified professional hydrologist, and a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Dr. Nicklow’s research interests include STEM education advancement and optimization of environmental and water resource systems. He has authored four books and more than 75 articles and continues to inspire both students and colleagues with his dedication to education, innovation, and community impact.

Join us as we talk with President Nicklow about his career, and his belief in the power of teamwork and forward-looking leadership.

Howdy y’all and welcome to the EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast produced by Terrier TV at Titusville High School.

On Season 5, Episode 1 we are joined by Stephanie Johnson, the founder of Rebuilding Hollers. Stephanie shares with us her powerful story of how this organization was born in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which struck Western North Carolina on September 27, 2024. This catastrophic storm brought record-breaking rainfall, devastating floods, and over 400 landslides across Yancey and Mitchell Counties. More than 7,000 structures were damaged or destroyed, with over 1,400 homes being a total loss. Communities that had stood strong for generations were left in ruins.

Out of this destruction came the spirit of resilience—and Rebuilding Hollers was created. What began as a humble distribution site in a local parking lot has grown into a fully operational, community-based nonprofit dedicated to restoring homes, businesses, farms, and lives.

With her background in banking, commercial contracting, land development, and real estate, Stephanie was uniquely equipped to lead the effort. But even more important is her deep personal connection to the community she calls home. Through Rebuilding Hollers, Stephanie and her team are not just repairing buildings, but also rebuilding hope—one home and one family at a time.

The EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast continues to grow, averaging between 3,500 and 7,500 listeners each week, and we are actively seeking sponsors to support the important conversations and outreach we bring to the public. ⁨

@RebuildingHollers⁩ Can be Contacted at Rebuilding Hollers Foundation, Inc 676 W Main Street #321 Burnsville, NC 28714 (828)208-6404 rebuildinghollers@gmail.com http://www.rebuildinghollers.com “Rebuilding Hollers – Come Hell or High Waters”