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EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast Season 5 Episode 3 Steven Kessel
Last Saturday at 11:13 PM

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 quee...


EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast Season 5 Episode 2 John Nicklow
09/03/2025

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, partne...


EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast Season 5 Episode 1 Stephanie JOhnson Rebuilding Hollers
08/27/2025

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 we...


EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast Season 4 Episode 34 SandBox VR Fort myers
07/01/2025

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

On Episode 34 of Season 4, we are joined by Mark and Bob of SandBox VR in Fort Myers, Florida. They discuss their business and their personal backgrounds, how they came to the idea of launching SandBox VR, and the unique dynamics behind how it works. We’re excited for them as they embark on this amazing new business journey and can’t wait to visit and experience it for ourselves!

To learn more about SandBox VR of For...


EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast Season 4 Episode 33 Andy Hanson
06/18/2025

Howdy y’all and welcome to the EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast produced by Terrier TV at Titusville High School. Each week we sit down with incredible guests to share their lives and career journeys.

Our show continues to grow in listenership and viewership, and we are currently looking for sponsors to help us expand our reach. If you or your organization is interested in supporting us, please reach out!

On Season 4, Episode 33, we are joined once again by Titusville High School’s own Andy Hanson. Andy is not only a dedicated teacher at THS but...


EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast Season 4 Episode 32 Thomas Rainwater
06/05/2025

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

In Season 4, Episode 32, we are honored to be joined by wildlife biologist and research scientist Thomas Rainwater, whose lifelong passion for reptiles and amphibians has led to a remarkable career in environmental toxicology and wildlife conservation.

Thomas is currently based in Georgetown, South Carolina, where he works with the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center and Clemson University’s Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science. His career spans over 30 years, including time as a Wildlife Toxi...


EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast Season 4 Episode 31 Jake Estrada
05/29/2025

EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast – Season 4, Episode 31
Guest: Jake Estrada

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

In this episode, we’re joined by Jake Estrada—a dynamic force in Florida’s creative scene and a champion for independent art and storytelling.

Born in Philadelphia, Jake’s early passion for art and performance was nurtured at The Lighthouse, a local center for youth arts and theater. After relocating to South Jersey following a family tragedy, he graduated from Bridgeton High School...


EEarss by AlLigator Robb Podcast Season 4 Episode 30 Pam Shaia
05/21/2025

EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast – Season 4, Episode 30
Guest: Pam Shaia

Howdy y’all! On this episode of the EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Pam Shaia—a passionate advocate for animals and community impact.

Pam is a retired VP/Director of Special Programs with a history of working with service organizations, and she hasn’t slowed down one bit. Today, she serves on the Space Coast K9 Foundation Board, helping support the incredible K9 units serving the Space Coast. She’s also a VP of Historic Cocoa Village Main Street and a repres...


EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast Season 4 Episode 29
05/14/2025

EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast
Season 4, Episode 29
Produced by Terrier TV at Titusville High School

Howdy y’all and welcome to Season 4, Episode 29 of the EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast, produced by Terrier TV at Titusville High School!

This week, we’re excited to welcome Romeo Crouch—a hometown hero, professional basketball player, and youth mentor. Romeo takes us through his journey from Titusville High School to collegiate basketball at Presbyterian College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he became the program’s first NCAA Division II All-American and led the Eagles to the Sweet Si...


EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast Season 4 Episode 28 Trevor Zachariah
05/06/2025

Howdy y’all and welcome to Season 4, Episode 28 of the EEARSS by Alligator Robb Podcast, produced by Terrier TV at Titusville High School!

This week, we’re honored to feature Dr. Trevor Zachariah, Director of Veterinary Programs at Brevard Zoo. Dr. Zachariah has been a cornerstone of the zoo’s veterinary care since 2010, overseeing the health and wellbeing of over 700 animals spanning nearly 200 species. His leadership extends to the Harris Animal Care Center, the Sea Turtle Healing Center, and the zoo’s animal commissary .

Dr. Zachariah’s educational journey began in Coldwater, Michigan. He earned both his B...