John Weir, Author at theTurtleRoom

John Weir

John is the host of The Pondcast (which Anthony co-hosts) and contributes to the development of theTurtleRoom's educational resources. Now an assistant coach with the Iona College Men's Basketball team, John has been a reptile enthusiast for his entire life, starting with Sunday trips to reptile shows with his father as a boy. He has worked with various species throughout his life including many species of snake, gecko and turtles. Most recently he has worked with the Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin), Mata Mata (Chelus fimbriata) and Brazilian Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria). In college, John bred Bearded Dragons and Leopard Geckos. He also played Basketball for four years while receiving a degree in American History from Rhode Island College. After school he coached college basketball for three years and has since moved to Brooklyn, NY to pursue a career in standup comedy/writing. Throughout life John has been very passionate about raising awareness for issues related to human interaction with all types of fauna, especially our little coldblooded friends. John is a member of TurtleForum.com and TortoiseForum.org where he can be found on both as Johnny The Longshanks. You can contact him on Twitter @johnsbarelyhome or by email at [email protected]. For more about John, head to his bio page.

The Pondcast, Episode 25

Hands On? Hands Off?

May 2, 2016 / The Pondcast, Videos / Leave a Comment

theTurtleRoom brings you the The Pondcast, Episode 25: Hands On? Hands Off?. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show. Episode 26 is scheduled for Monday, June 6th at 7PM EDT! You can receive reminders in your email leading up to each episode, along with other blog posts and news by subscribing to our newsletter using this …

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The Pondcast, Episode 24

Introducing Amanda

April 5, 2016 / The Pondcast, Videos / Leave a Comment

theTurtleRoom brings you the The Pondcast, Episode 24: Introducing Amanda. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show. Episode 25 is scheduled for Monday, May 2nd at 7PM EDT! You can receive reminders in your email leading up to each episode, along with other blog posts and news by subscribing to our newsletter using this link or …

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The Pondcast, Episode 23

Rummaging Through the Library

March 7, 2016 / The Pondcast, Videos / 15 Comments

theTurtleRoom brings you the The Pondcast, Episode 23: Rummaging Through the Library. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show. Episode 24 is scheduled for Monday, April 4th at 7PM EDT! You can receive reminders in your email leading up to each episode, along with other blog posts and news by subscribing to our newsletter using this …

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The Pondcast, Episode 22

Injurious Wildlife

February 2, 2016 / The Pondcast, Videos / Leave a Comment

John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 22: Injurious Wildlife. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show. Episode 22 is tentatively scheduled for Monday, March 7th at 7PM EDT! You can receive reminders in your email leading up to each episode, along with other blog posts and news by subscribing to our newsletter using …

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The Pondcast, Episode 21

Hanging Ten

January 4, 2016 / The Pondcast, Videos / Leave a Comment

John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 21: Hanging Ten. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show. Episode 21 is tentatively scheduled for Monday, February 1st at 7PM EDT! You can receive reminders in your email leading up to each episode, along with other blog posts and news by subscribing to our newsletter using …

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The Pondcast, Episode 20

Under the Weather

December 7, 2015 / The Pondcast, Videos / Leave a Comment

John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 20: Under the Weather. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show. Episode 21 is tentatively scheduled for Monday, January 4th at 7PM EDT! You can receive reminders in your email leading up to each episode, along with other blog posts and news by subscribing to our newsletter …

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The Pondcast, Episode 19

Summer Trip Recaps

November 2, 2015 / The Pondcast, Videos / Leave a Comment

John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 19: Summer Trip Recaps. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show. Episode 20 is tentatively scheduled for Monday, December 7th at 7PM EDT! You can receive reminders in your email leading up to each episode, along with other blog posts and news by subscribing to our newsletter …

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The Pondcast, Episode 18

Obligations

June 1, 2015 / The Pondcast, Videos / Leave a Comment

John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 18: Obligations to the Hobby. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show. Episode 19 is scheduled for Monday, July 6th at 7PM EDT! You can receive reminders in your email leading up to each episode, along with other blog posts and news by subscribing to our newsletter …

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The Pondcast, Episode 17

Man Crushes

May 4, 2015 / The Pondcast, Videos / Leave a Comment

Anthony man-crushes on our staff member, Ben. John and Anthony also highlight this TED talk from Jon Mooallem, a new blog from Anthony, and spent some time talking about everyone’s favorite, tiny, elusive turtle.