Ep. 78 - 3 Guys and A Gator (featuring Chip Campbell)

Ep. 78 - 3 Guys and A Gator (featuring Chip Campbell)

From The Field Guides by The Field Guides

January 31, 2026 · 1h 16m

About this episode

The episode features a discussion about the American Alligator with expert Chip Campbell while on a paddling trip in the Florida Everglades.

It’s gator time, folks! It seems like we should’ve already covered this topic, but, nope, this is our first ever episode on the American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), and we’ve got two ringers to help: Daniel returns (our Field Guide host who moved to Florida last year) and he’s joined by his mentor in all things swamp-related, Chip Campbell. Chip spent twenty years running Okefenokee Adventures, leading interpretive tours in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, and his knowledge of alligator natural history and ecology runs deep. Thanks to our Patrons, this episode is also an on-the-road joint. The guys are deep in the Florida Everglades on a multi-day paddling trip, and they take a break at camp to talk with Chip about all things alligator — with a special focus on separating gator myths from reality. And, unfortunately for those of you crushing on Steve, this one’s 100% Steve-free. This episode was recorded on Dec. 31, 2025 at Watson’s Place campsite in Everglades National Park.

People in this episode

Host: Daniel

Guest: Chip Campbell

Topics covered

  • American Alligator
  • natural history
  • ecology
  • myths vs reality
  • Florida Everglades
  • paddling trip

Keywords

  • alligator
  • Florida
  • ecology
  • myths
  • Everglades
  • Chip Campbell
  • natural history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 3 Guys and A Gator

Places: Florida, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Everglades National Park, American Alligator

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