Crimes Against Nature began as a glimmer of an idea by Julie Bryant, who began her career as a farm reporter for the Amarillo Globe News. Since then, she’s worked in livestock agriculture, primarily in the horse and beef industries, for the past 30 years and has gained a reputation for some pretty nifty reporting. Having been “turned on” to crime podcasts by a couple of friends, Julie thought it might be interesting to take the same methods and apply them to crimes involving animals.
If you’re an animal owner (yes, we do use that term rather than the politically correct “guardian”), you likely or should have a sense of responsibility for the animals you own, raise and nuture. It is also likely that stories of animal cruelty and theft make your own ears go up. You might also be a person who wants to help find the perpetrator or get involved in legislation to ensure responsible animal management practices are followed. So this podcast was created for you.
Telling the Story
Julie Bryant has more than 30 years of experience in agriculture and sports marketing. Beginning with her role as a journalist with The American Quarter Horse Journal, where she is still an award-winning contributor, she has served as a media liaison at the 1996 Olympic Games, as well as working with ESPN, NBC Sports and ABC Sports in broadcasts of Thoroughbred racing and Eventing. Julie founded her own firm, Latigo Associates, in 2000 as demand for her graphic design and advertising consulting grew. She assisted in the launch of the highly acclaimed Extreme Mustang Makeover, gaining national media attention on CNN, Fox News and ABC, as well as in the Los Angeles, Reno, Sacramento and Dallas markets and has worked with leading industry groups, including the International Stockmen’s Educational Foundation, the American Paint Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Association, National Cutting Horse Association and more.