"THE BOY AND THE LION" with Mike Saito and Turk Pipkin
"THE BOY AND THE LION" with Mike Saito and Turk Pipkin  
Podcast: The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle
Published On: Tue Sep 30 2025
Description: This week, I’m joined by Mike Saito, now a lead safari guide in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, and author/filmmaker Turk Pipkin to share the extraordinary story behind their new book, The Boy and the Lion. The book is based on Mike’s real childhood, when at just six years old he had a life-changing encounter with a lion — an experience that shaped the man he would become.In our conversation, Mike reflects on how that boyhood moment led him down the path to guiding others through the wonders of the Mara, while Turk discusses the collaboration that brought this true story to life. We also dive into the beauty, challenges, and enduring magic of safaris in one of the world’s most iconic wildlife regions.This episode connects past to present — the boy in the story is now the guide who helps others discover the wild for themselves.www.furrealpodcast.com ig@thefurrealpodcast ig@markakyle ig@turkpipkin fb@ Mark A Kyle fb@ Turk Pipkintik tok@thefurrealpodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.