Talking Animals
262 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★ - 24 ratingsA radio show about animals & animal issues
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Kathleen Edwards: In-Studio at WMNF For Performance and Conversation
January 11, 2023 05:00 - 38.4 MBSinger-songwriter-animal champion discusses becoming a part-time St. Pete resident, dogs, siamese cats--and performs four songs. The post Kathleen Edwards: In-Studio at WMNF For Performance and Conversation first appeared on Talking Animals.
The Talking Animals Annual Holiday Animal Song Special
December 21, 2022 05:00 - 43.1 MBThis morning, I once again set aside the customary “Talking Animals” format to deliver the Talking Animals Annual Holiday Animal Song special—that is, a show entirely devoted to Holiday-oriented animal tunes. As has been required in the previous years of this special, and as I acknowledge while over-explaining this program’s premise (over-explaining the premise has […] The post The Talking Animals Annual Holiday Animal Song Special first appeared on Talking Animals.
Glen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist–“Ask The Trainer” 6th Edition
December 14, 2022 05:00 - 33.7 MBAs we’ve done five times prior, today’s show involved setting aside the usual “Talking Animals” format in order to present the extended feature, “Ask The Trainer,” in which listeners are invited to call or email questions about their dogs or cats, particularly involving behavioral issues or training concerns.The Trainer these listeners have an opportunity to […] The post Glen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist–“Ask The Trainer” 6th Edition first appeared on Talking Animals.
Tom Mustill, author of “How To Speak Whale: A Voyage into the Future of Animal Communication”
December 07, 2022 05:00 - 35.5 MBTom Mustill, who’s a biologist, filmmaker, and author, discusses how he’s forever primarily identified by a 2015 incident: while kayaking with a friend, a humpback whale breached, landing on the pair. The post Tom Mustill, author of “How To Speak Whale: A Voyage into the Future of Animal Communication” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Alexis Telfair-Garcia, social worker at Austin Pets Alive!
November 30, 2022 05:00 - 32.8 MBAlexis Telfair-Garcia–a social worker recently hired at the Austin, TX animal shelter, Austin Pets Alive! (APA!)—recalls growing up in a family that prized community service, perhaps telegraphing her pursuit of a career in social work. Hallmarks of that professional passage, she recounts, include earning a BA in forensic psychology, an extended stint at Big Brothers […] The post Alexis Telfair-Garcia, social worker at Austin Pets Alive! first appeared on Talking Animals.
Emily McCormack, Animal Curator at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
November 23, 2022 05:00 - 32.8 MBEmily McCormack—the Animal Curator at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR), a sanctuary in Eureka Springs, Arkansas housing 94 animals (mostly big cats, plus bears)—recalls being infatuated with tigers since childhood, telling her parents at age 10 or 12 that she intended to save them. Sure enough: Half of TCWR’s 84 big cats are tigers. Over […] The post Emily McCormack, Animal Curator at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge first appeared on Talking Animals.
Steve Koyle, founder & CEO of Elephant Care Unchained
November 16, 2022 05:00 - 34.6 MBSteve Koyle, who has two decades of experience working with elephants, discusses his experiences, including founding Elephant Care Unchained, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating elephant cruelty and improving their welfare across multiple countries. The post Steve Koyle, founder & CEO of Elephant Care Unchained first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers, plant-based doctor
November 02, 2022 04:00 - 33.7 MBDr. Shayla Toombs-Withers, who runs a medical clinic in Chattanooga, Tenn. called The Essence of Health Wellness Clinic, describes her plant-based, concierge-style medical practice. The post Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers, plant-based doctor first appeared on Talking Animals.
Duncan P. Forgey, author of “Flyin’ Kai: A Pelican’s Tale”
October 26, 2022 04:00 - 32 MBAuthor Duncan Forgey discusses his inventive novel featuring a pelican hero and protect-environment themes. The post Duncan P. Forgey, author of “Flyin’ Kai: A Pelican’s Tale” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Ann Paul, an organizer of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival
October 19, 2022 04:00 - 35.1 MBAnn Paul, an organizer of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival, outlines some of the Festival's field trips, seminars, and lectures. The post Ann Paul, an organizer of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Eric Eisenman, founder of International Veterinary Outreach (IVO)
October 05, 2022 04:00 - 34.4 MBDr. Eric Eisenman discusses founding International Veterinary Outreach (IVO), which provides veterinary services and training to rural areas in countries sorely lacking both. The post Dr. Eric Eisenman, founder of International Veterinary Outreach (IVO) first appeared on Talking Animals.
Father Andrew Heyes, Rector of St. Clement’s Church & Dog Nut
September 28, 2022 04:01 - 34.6 MBFather Andrew Heyes is the dog-loving Rector of St. Clement’s Episcopal Church in Tampa, an unusually animal-friendly church The post Father Andrew Heyes, Rector of St. Clement’s Church & Dog Nut first appeared on Talking Animals.
John Turner, President of Project PUP
September 14, 2022 04:00 - 30.8 MBJohn Turner—the president of Project PUP (Pets Uplifting People), which, since 1984 has offered visits by therapy dogs to nursing homes, rehab centers, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and other locales, bringing the residents comfort and joy—discusses the founding of the organization. We discuss what, exactly, constitutes a therapy dog (not trained to live with a […] The post John Turner, President of Project PUP first appeared on Talking Animals.
Allison Argo: Director of Acclaimed Animal Films
September 07, 2022 04:00 - 34.7 MBAllison Argo, a writer-director who, over the course of a 25-year career, has specialized in making often-acclaimed films about animals. The post Allison Argo: Director of Acclaimed Animal Films first appeared on Talking Animals.
Katrina Shadix, founder of Bear Warriors United
August 31, 2022 04:00 - 31.2 MBKatrina Shadix is founder of Bear Warriors United (BWU), whose mission includes preserving and protecting bears in Florida The post Katrina Shadix, founder of Bear Warriors United first appeared on Talking Animals.
Ed Yong, author of An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us
August 24, 2022 04:00 - 33.1 MBEd Yong—a science journalist, staff writer at The Atlantic, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for his coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and author, most recently of An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us The post Ed Yong, author of An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us first appeared on Talking Animals.
Glen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist–“Ask The Trainer” 5th Edition
August 17, 2022 04:00 - 32.7 MBWe reprised “Ask The Trainer,” in which listeners are invited to call or email questions for dog trainer Glen Hatchell to answer about their dogs or cats, particularly involving behavioral issues. The post Glen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist–“Ask The Trainer” 5th Edition first appeared on Talking Animals.
Samantha Wishman & Christina Thomas, co-directors of “Free Puppies!”
August 03, 2022 04:00 - 34 MBChristina Thomas and Samantha Wishman are co-directors of “Free Puppies!,” a documentary examining rescue dogs being regularly transported from the South to the North for adoption, probing deeper into why the South is a repository for so many homeless dogs. The post Samantha Wishman & Christina Thomas, co-directors of “Free Puppies!” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Don Argott, co-director of “The Bond”
July 27, 2022 04:00 - 33.7 MBDon Argott–co-director of “The Bond,” a four-part wildlife series streaming on DiscoveryPlus, examining the singular animal-human connection forged amongst four folks and critters (kangaroo, dolphin, goat, cheetah), from disparate backgrounds and regions of the world—recounts how he got started as a documentary filmmaker. A musician who initially was an aspiring cinematographer, Argott went to school […] The post Don Argott, co-director of “The Bond” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Katherine McGill & Kate MacFall: discussing proposed changes to Florida’s trapping regulations
July 20, 2022 04:00 - 33.2 MBTwo experts on Florida wildlife, Katherine McGill and Kate MacFall, discuss proposed changes to the state's trapping regulations The post Katherine McGill & Kate MacFall: discussing proposed changes to Florida’s trapping regulations first appeared on Talking Animals.
Kimberly Carroll, Toronto-based animal activist, leader, and consultant
July 13, 2022 04:00 - 42.1 MBKimberly Carroll— a veteran Toronto-based animal activist, leader, and consultant—recalls growing up in Manitoba, a sensitive child with a precocious connection to animals, yet like her family members and most fellow Manitobans, she was also an enthusiastic meat eater. Carroll recounts that falling for twin calves during a calving season—while pondering what fate befell most […] The post Kimberly Carroll, Toronto-based animal activist, leader, and consultant first appeared on Talking Animals.
Spencer Conover, Assistant Director of Pasco County Animal Services
July 06, 2022 04:00 - 38.8 MBSpencer Conover— Assistant Director of Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS), whose work has received national acclaim, partly accounting for his being viewed as a rising star in the animal shelter world—recounts growing up in a conventional household regarding animals (they had a dog and a cat), but a pivotal memory was the family taking in […] The post Spencer Conover, Assistant Director of Pasco County Animal Services first appeared on Talking Animals.
Mark Reinfeld, vegan chef, author & educator
June 29, 2022 04:00 - 34.8 MBMark Reinfeld— the award-winning vegan chef and author of numerous books, including “Healing The Vegan Way: Plant-Based Eating for Optimal Health and Wellness”—returns to the show, this time offering more early biographical information than we’ve discussed in past conversations. This includes growing up in Stony Brook, Long Island, where he and his family ate a […] The post Mark Reinfeld, vegan chef, author & educator first appeared on Talking Animals.
Callers and Emailers as Guests
June 22, 2022 04:00 - 38.8 MBEvery year or two, I jettison the chief component of the “Talking Animals” format—a longform interview with a single guest—to offer a debate or some other multi-guest panel discussion. As part of that occasional effort to temporarily reconfigure the program, and a parallel desire to give voice to a broader array of animal organizations, leaders […] The post Callers and Emailers as Guests first appeared on Talking Animals.
Ally Burguieres, opossum advocate and rehabilitator
June 15, 2022 04:00 - 34 MBAlly Burguieres— an opossum advocate and rehabilitator, whose passion to protect and serve, and heal, these marsupials is reflected in a recent HuffPost piece and in her new book, “Possums Are Not Cute! And Other Myths about Nature’s Most Misunderstood Critter”—addresses the “possum/opossum” dilemma, citing history, international distinctions, and how even when “opossum” is the […] The post Ally Burguieres, opossum advocate and rehabilitator first appeared on Talking Animals.
Rebekah Keat and Siri Lindley, activists working to end horse slaughter
June 01, 2022 04:00 - 36.4 MBRebekah Keat and Siri Lindley—highly vocal (and highly effective, as it turns out) advocates for ending horse slaughter—recall a pivotal horse, Savannah, who served as a catalyst for their advocacy. Lindley remembers having some of the equipment for a horse, and the inclination to rescue one, before Savannah entered her life. But it was a […] The post Rebekah Keat and Siri Lindley, activists working to end horse slaughter first appeared on Talking Animals.
Vincent Kelner, director of “A Taste of Whale”
May 25, 2022 04:00 - 39 MBVincent Kelner—writer-director of “A Taste of Whale,” a documentary examining the “grind,” Faroe Islanders’ ritual slaughter of pilot whales, but an intricate film with a lot more on its mind than that—addresses the question that I customarily ask documentary filmmakers: What was it about this subject matter that he found so compelling he was willing […] The post Vincent Kelner, director of “A Taste of Whale” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Tricia Gorham, chair of the College of Veterinary Technology at St. Petersburg College
May 18, 2022 04:00 - 33.6 MBTricia Gorham–chair of the College of Veterinary Technology at St. Petersburg College, and a practicing veterinary technician since 1991—discusses her love of animals extending back to childhood, and how she began working for a veterinarian as a junior in high school. That job, she explains, was hardly just another teenage gig—she not only gravitated toward […] The post Tricia Gorham, chair of the College of Veterinary Technology at St. Petersburg College first appeared on Talking Animals.
Sy Montgomery, author of “The Hawk’s Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty”
May 11, 2022 04:00 - 28 MBSy Montgomery—the bestselling author of 30-plus books, including “The Soul of an Octopus” and “The Good Good Pig”—discusses what prompted the exploration of raptors and falconry at the core of her new book, “The Hawk’s Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty” (adapted and expanded from a chapter in Montgomery’s 2019 collection, “Birdology.”) She responds to my […] The post Sy Montgomery, author of “The Hawk’s Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, author, entomologist, pigeon proponent
May 04, 2022 04:00 - 30.5 MBDr. Eleanor Spicer Rice—a North Carolina-based entomologist and author of books on ants and spiders, who, as the product of a family activity, has developed a passion for pigeons and attendant expertise—recounts the objectives propelling her to get a PhD, and noting why a career in academia was not the goal. Spicer Rice describes carving […] The post Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, author, entomologist, pigeon proponent first appeared on Talking Animals.
Helaine Olen, opinion writer for The Washington Post
April 27, 2022 04:00 - 32.8 MBHelaine Olen— an opinion writer for The Washington Post, an expert on personal finance, and author or co-author of books, including “The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated,” who recently wrote a Post piece headlined “Stop the inhumane practice of renting pets”—addresses the breadth of subjects covered in her column, which […] The post Helaine Olen, opinion writer for The Washington Post first appeared on Talking Animals.
Phil Jenni, executive director of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WRC) in Minnesota
April 20, 2022 04:00 - 30.9 MBPhil Jenni—executive director of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WRC) in Minnesota, considered the world’s busiest wildlife hospital—addresses how that “world’s busiest” title is determined, noting that it’s the product of admitting approximately 19,000 patients each year. So the criteria involves the number of animals that come through the door, and by that metric WRC clearly […] The post Phil Jenni, executive director of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WRC) in Minnesota first appe...
Glen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist: “Ask The Trainer” IV
April 13, 2022 04:00 - 25.5 MBAs we’ve done three times prior, today’s show involved setting aside the customary “Talking Animals” format in order to present the extended feature, “Ask The Trainer,” in which listeners are invited to call or email questions about their dogs or cats, particularly involving behavioral issues. The Trainer these listeners were communicating with is Glen Hatchell, […] The post Glen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist: “Ask The Trainer” IV first appeared on Talking Animals.
Danielle Hall, wildlife ecologist
April 06, 2022 04:00 - 56.6 MBDanielle Hall—a wildlife ecologist, who, drawing on her professional expertise and her longtime personal passion for animals, has stepped into an intense human-versus-animal battle that’s erupted over vultures in a Tampa neighborhood—explains what a wildlife ecologist is, and does. Hall recalls loving fauna of all types since early in her childhood, noting she was one […] The post Danielle Hall, wildlife ecologist first appeared on Talking Animals.
Liz Marshall, director of “Meat The Future”
March 30, 2022 04:00 - 30.3 MBLiz Marshall—a documentary director whose latest film, “Meat The Future,” examines the realm of “cultivated meat,” generated in a lab setting, from animal cells, but these animals remain unharmed—explains the criteria she considers when deciding what topic or person will constitute her next movie. More specifically, Marshall recounts how she started down the path of […] The post Liz Marshall, director of “Meat The Future” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Heather Johnston, Medical Director at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
March 23, 2022 04:00 - 58.4 MBDr. Heather Johnston—a veterinarian who serves as the Medical Director at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, a multifaceted operation in Jupiter, Florida that, in celebration of March being Women’s History Month, is slated to present a “Women in Wildlife Panel Discussion” there on March 29 (featuring Johnston)—recalls that she wanted to be a vet since she was […] The post Dr. Heather Johnston, Medical Director at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary first appeared on Talking Animals.
Patrick Battuello, the founder of Horseracing Wrongs
March 09, 2022 05:00 - 56.3 MBPatrick Battuello—the founder and president of Horseracing Wrongs, an organization formed in 2013, and based in Albany, New York, which seeks to end horse racing–describes an unexceptional childhood when it comes to animals, growing up in a family that loved dogs. Battuello says when he grew interested in animal rights, and became an activist, he […] The post Patrick Battuello, the founder of Horseracing Wrongs first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Steven Amstrup, chief scientist for Polar Bears International
March 02, 2022 05:00 - 58.2 MBDr. Steven Amstrup—chief scientist for Polar Bears International, a polar bear conservation organization; before joining PBI, he was a research wildlife biologist with the United States Geological Survey at the Alaska Science Center in Anchorage, Alaska, where he led polar bear research for 30 years—recounts growing up in Minneapolis-Saint Paul as kid “always intrigued by […] The post Dr. Steven Amstrup, chief scientist for Polar Bears International first appeared on Talking Animals.
Tori Linder, a producer of “Saving The Florida Wildlife Corridor”
February 23, 2022 05:00 - 54.1 MBTori Linder—a producer of “Saving The Florida Wildlife Corridor,” a documentary that travels through the titular Corridor, the 18 million-acre, statewide network of public preserves and private working lands, while examining the ongoing conflict between Florida’s explosive population growth and rampant development, and it’s green infrastructure—starts the conversation by explaining, more fundamentally, what constitutes the […] The post Tori Linder, a producer of “Saving The Florida Wildlif...
Nellie McKay, singer-writer-actor-animal advocate
February 09, 2022 05:00 - 56.8 MBNellie McKay—the singer-writer-actor-animal advocate who first appeared on “Talking Animals” in April of 2004, when her debut album, “Get Away From Me,” was generating rave reviews and buzz galore, partly propelled by “The Dog Song,” her supremely catchy paean to the joys of a canine companion—returns for an unrivaled eighth visit to the program, engaging […] The post Nellie McKay, singer-writer-actor-animal advocate first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dan Piraro, creator of comic strip “Bizarro” and graphic novel “Peyote Cowboy”
February 02, 2022 05:00 - 60.9 MBDan Piraro—creator of the innovative, acclaimed, and much-beloved comic strip, “Bizarro,” which he’s drawn for more than 35 years, and in which animals (talking, and otherwise) often play a central […] The post Dan Piraro, creator of comic strip “Bizarro” and graphic novel “Peyote Cowboy” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Matt Johnson, professor at Humboldt State University, overseeing study involving using owls versus rodenticides
January 26, 2022 05:00 - 58 MBDr. Matt Johnson—a professor at Humboldt State University, in the school’s Department of Wildlife, who’s overseeing an extended research study gauging the effectiveness of using owls, versus rodenticides, to remove […] The post Dr. Matt Johnson, professor at Humboldt State University, overseeing study involving using owls versus rodenticides first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Dani McVety-Leinen, founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, and Ross Taylor, photojournalist-filmmaker
January 21, 2022 20:12 - 53.2 MBDr. Dani McVety-Leinen and Ross Taylor—founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, and one of two filmmakers who created the documentary “The Hardest Day,” respectively—discuss how the film was conceived, […] The post Dr. Dani McVety-Leinen, founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, and Ross Taylor, photojournalist-filmmaker first appeared on Talking Animals.
Steven M. Wise, founder and president of the Nonhuman Rights Project
January 12, 2022 05:00 - 59.2 MBSteven M. Wise—founder and president of the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP); an attorney, author, and legal scholar, Wise is leading NhRP’s pioneering effort to free an elephant named Happy from […] The post Steven M. Wise, founder and president of the Nonhuman Rights Project first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Lisa Wiese, associate professor of Nursing at Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, at Florida Atlantic University
January 05, 2022 05:00 - 57.2 MBDr. Lisa Wiese—associate professor of Nursing at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), and co-author of a study conducted recently at FAU, which found […] The post Dr. Lisa Wiese, associate professor of Nursing at Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, at Florida Atlantic University first appeared on Talking Animals.
Ellen Quinlan, executive director of the Darbster Foundation
December 29, 2021 05:00 - 29.1 MBEllen Quinlan—executive director of the Darbster Foundation (& Darbster Rescue), whose chief mission involves plucking cats and dogs from crowded south Florida shelters, and finding homes for them in the […] The post Ellen Quinlan, executive director of the Darbster Foundation first appeared on Talking Animals.
Annual Christmas Animal Song Special
December 15, 2021 05:00 - 31.4 MBThis morning, I once again set aside the customary “Talking Animals” format to deliver the Annual Christmas Animal Song special—that is, a show almost entirely devoted to Holiday-oriented animal tunes. […] The post Annual Christmas Animal Song Special first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dee Boersma, penguin researcher extraordinaire
December 08, 2021 05:00 - 61.5 MBDee Boersma—a biologist and professor at the University of Washington who’s been studying penguins for decades, including Galapagos penguins for 50 years; in a piece some years ago examining her […] The post Dee Boersma, penguin researcher extraordinaire first appeared on Talking Animals.
Glen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist: “Ask The Trainer” III
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 60 MBAs we’ve done twice before, today’s show involved setting aside the customary “Talking Animals” format in order to present the extended feature, “Ask The Trainer,” in which listeners are invited […] The post Glen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist: “Ask The Trainer” III first appeared on Talking Animals.
Susan Kurowski, executive director, Pets for the Elderly Foundation
November 24, 2021 05:00 - 58.5 MBSusan Kurowski—executive director of the Pets for the Elderly Foundation (PFE), which covers a portion of the adoption fee for seniors, 60-years-old or older, adopting a shelter dog or cat […] The post Susan Kurowski, executive director, Pets for the Elderly Foundation first appeared on Talking Animals.