Wildverse
A podcast all about the wild world of taxidermy and the wild universe - wildverse! We explore all types of taxidermy (and taxidermy-adjacent) subjects including hunting, art, wildlife, and much more! We are full-time taxidermists that have a HUGE passion for taxidermy and the wild world! We hope you love it, and we can’t wait to share even more fun episodes. Thank you for listening! - Heather and Ashley
Episodes
![Episode 8 - What's Going on in Colorado? with Leland Reinier of Big Cat Taxidermy](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17472199/wildversepodcastthumb_copy_sjunfk_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
What is going on in Colorado right now? No, not the snow report... hunting bans and some crazy wildlife management!
We talked with Leland Reinier of Craig, Colorado. Leland is a taxidermist, he owns Big Cat Taxidermy, but he's also a houndsman, hunter, and he's lived in Colorado his whole life. Colorado is currently facing a total mountain lion hunting ban - deceivingly called the "trophy hunting ban". That, along with the introduction of wolves recently, Colorado is in quite a harrowing position for outdoorsman - and taxidermists!
We talk about all that and more in this episode of Wildverse! Check out our instagram and Facebook for pictures and even more content about this episode!
Thank you Leland for joining us, and thank YOU all so much for watching! - Ashley and Heather
![Episode 7 - Taxidermy Competitions](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17472199/wildversepodcastthumb_copy_sjunfk_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Episode 7 - Taxidermy Competitions
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Taxidermy Competitions?! How in the heck do those work? In this episode, we discuss how taxidermy competitions work!
We talk about how to enter a "comp piece", all the categories and divisions, WHY taxidermy competitions are so helpful, and much more!
We both compete and we highly encourage other taxidermists to do the same. Even just attending the comp (and just being a spectator) is a great way to learn!
Thank you so much for watching! -Ashley and Heather
![Episode 6 - Taxidermy TRIVIA (Game 1)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17472199/wildversepodcastthumb_copy_sjunfk_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Episode 6 - Taxidermy TRIVIA (Game 1)
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Test your taxidermy, animal, and anatomy knowledge with our first game of taxidermy trivia!
See how you score against Heather & Ashley and let us know how you did. What was YOUR score?!
Eight questions, and a bonus "would you rather" question.
This episode was so much fun!! Thank you for listening!
![Episode 5 - Things "Eye" Never Knew w/ Judah Payer](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17472199/wildversepodcastthumb_copy_sjunfk_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Episode 5 - Things "Eye" Never Knew w/ Judah Payer
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Judah Payer joins us in this episode to share the story of Payer Eyes - one of the leading eye producers in the taxidermy industry. We learn about Payer Eye's start in Israel and how the recent conflicts affect the company, as well as learning about the logistics and making of glass eyes! This episode was very "eye" opening..
![Episode 4 - Taxidermy in Pop Culture](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17472199/wildversepodcastthumb_copy_sjunfk_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Episode 4 - Taxidermy in Pop Culture
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Taxidermy gets a really weird reputation in the entertainment industry! Serial killers in real life and fiction, and the random addition of taxidermy in a tv show... it can get a little strange sometimes.
We discuss of the influence of how taxidermy is portrayed in media, and the affects it has on us real taxidermists! Taxidermy in fashion, reality shows, and the public perception of taxidermists. We also ponder the question, was Cruella Deville a taxidermist?
![Episode 3 - The Art of Big Cats with the "Leopard King" Daniel Meng](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17472199/wildversepodcastthumb_copy_sjunfk_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Episode 3 - The Art of Big Cats with the "Leopard King" Daniel Meng
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
We talk taxidermy, hunting in Africa, and all things big cats with the "Leopard King" Daniel Meng!
Daniel is a world champion taxidermist, winning Best in World with a leopard in 2015. He specializes in big cat taxidermy and has a huge passion for big cats and the art!
Daniel's taxidermy studio is called Full Snarl Studios in South Dakota.
This is an episode you won't want to skip!
![Episode 2 - How to Become a Taxidermist](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17472199/wildversepodcastthumb_copy_sjunfk_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Episode 2 - How to Become a Taxidermist
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
In this episode, we cover the most frequented question we get asked - How to Become a Taxidermist!
We discuss getting started in taxidermy. Do you need to go taxidermy school? What tools do you need? And whether you need a taxidermy license or not!
![Episode 1 - Meet your Hosts!](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17472199/wildversepodcastthumb_copy_sjunfk_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Episode 1 - Meet your Hosts!
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Welcome to our brand new podcast - Wildverse! A show where we discuss all things about the wild world of taxidermy and wildlife!
We're your hosts - Heather Dyess & Ashley Eve. We're full time taxidermists with a huge passion for the art of taxidermy!
In this episode, we share about how each of us got started in taxidermy, and give a taste of what to expect out of the Wildverse!