The podcast episodes highlight the various challenges researchers encounter while conducting fieldwork, particularly in remote locations like islands and Antarctica.

For example, the episode 'Puffinology (PUFFINS) with Jill Taylor' discusses the difficulties faced by a researcher studying Atlantic puffins in remote island colonies, such as navigating the terrain and enduring harsh weather conditions.

Similarly, the episode 'On Thin Ice: Penguins in Paradise (Part 2)' focuses on the challenges encountered by researchers studying Antarctic sea ice and its impact on the environment, including navigating difficult terrain and unexpected encounters with wildlife.