DOC Sounds of Science Podcast

About DOC Sounds of Science Podcast

The DOC Sounds of Science podcast is a behind-scenes-look at conservation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Every episode we chat with one of our experts about their most interesting days on the job.

Publisher

Department of Conservation

Category

kids & family · science · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jan 2019

Latest episode

6 May 2025

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 May 2025

   35: A Flipping Good Time with Dr. Jody Weir

   Marine biologist and primatologist Dr. Jody Weir has extensive expertise on marine animals, specifically: fur seals, dolphins and turtles--all things finned and beautiful.

2. 

   4 Dec 2024

   34: Better unguLATE than never with George Ledgard

   George Ledgard, a renowned expert on ungulates and a seasoned hunter, shares his insights on respectful and scientific hunting practices and the unique characteristics of hooved creatures that walk on their toes.

3. 

   29 Jul 2024

   33: Pen(guin) pals with Cassie Mealey

   Cassie has the most interesting answer possible to the question ‘what do you do for fun?’ She rehabilitates penguins. As one of our technical advisors specialising in fauna, in addition to running swim practice for penguins in her backyard, Cassie has a lot of wildlife rehabilitation stories and tips. Listen to this unmissable episode now. The audio used at the beginning is a tawaki/Fiordland crested penguin splashing in pool and making honking sound The music used is Let’s Get Down to Business by Cast of Characters Shownotes and transcript at www.doc.govt.nz/podcast

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

13,612,264

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

168 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

5

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

95

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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