JRE 2531 · July 28, 2026
Forrest Galante
Who is Forrest Galante?
Forrest Galante is an international wildlife adventurer, conservationist, and author. He is renowned for his expeditions to track down rare and extinct species and for his work documenting the natural world.
Topics and Timestamps
- 01Details on the upcoming Alien Sharks: Untamed America special
- 02The mysteries of deep sea sharks and their prehistoric characteristics
- 03Galante's experiences tracking rare animals across the globe
- 04The intersection of conservation and wildlife adventure
- 05Insights into the Discovery Channel's Shark Week programming
- 06The challenges of filming in extreme and untamed environments
- ▶Introduction to Alien Sharks: Untamed America0:10:00
- ▶The biology of prehistoric sharks0:30:00
- ▶Tracking rare species in the wild1:05:00
- ▶Conservation efforts and wildlife protection1:30:00
- ▶The adrenaline of extreme wildlife filming2:10:00
The Show
Forrest Galante joins Joe to dive deep into the wild world of apex predators and the thrill of the hunt for rare species. The main event of the conversation is Galante's new special, Alien Sharks: Untamed America, which is part of the legendary Shark Week lineup. It is a wild ride as they discuss the biological oddities of sharks and why some of them look like they belong on another planet. Joe is naturally fascinated by the sheer power and ancient nature of these creatures.
Galante talks about his career as a conservationist and the mental state required to track animals that most people think are extinct or impossible to find. He breaks down the grit it takes to survive in the wild and the obsessive nature of wildlife adventure. There is a great balance between the scientific side of animal behavior and the visceral experience of being in the field. They get into the weeds about how these animals evolved and the environmental pressures they face today.
It is a classic JRE exploration of the natural world where the curiosity for the strange and the deadly takes center stage. Galante provides a unique perspective on how we perceive danger in the wild and the importance of preserving these ecosystems before they vanish. The energy is high as they geek out over the prehistoric nature of the deep ocean and the sheer scale of the wildlife that still remains undiscovered.
Best Quotes
“Sharks are essentially living fossils that have perfected the art of predation over millions of years.”
— Forrest Galante
From the JRE 2531 conversation with Forrest Galante.
“The thrill of the hunt for a species thought to be extinct is an unmatched adrenaline rush.”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 2531 conversation with Forrest Galante.
“We have to understand the danger of these animals to truly respect their place in the ecosystem.”
— Forrest Galante
From the JRE 2531 conversation with Forrest Galante.
“Untamed America is full of creatures that look like they were designed for a sci-fi movie.”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 2531 conversation with Forrest Galante.
“Conservation isn't just about saving animals, it is about saving the wildness of the world.”
— Forrest Galante
From the JRE 2531 conversation with Forrest Galante.
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