Talking Animals
262 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★ - 24 ratingsA radio show about animals & animal issues
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Dr. Jennifer Conrad, founder of The Paw Project, advocate for banning feline declawing
November 17, 2021 05:00 - 58.5 MBDr. Jennifer Conrad—a veterinarian and founder of The Paw Project, and a tireless crusader against declawing cats for many years; I first interviewed her about it on “Talking Animals” in […] The post Dr. Jennifer Conrad, founder of The Paw Project, advocate for banning feline declawing first appeared on Talking Animals.
Jose Sanchez, marine biologist, ecotourism guide, expert on the “friendly whales”
November 10, 2021 05:00 - 54.1 MBJose Sanchez—a naturalist trained in marine biology, and an expert on the so-called “friendly whales” of San Ignacio Lagoon in the Baja California region of Mexico, having led ecotourism trips […] The post Jose Sanchez, marine biologist, ecotourism guide, expert on the “friendly whales” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Kitty Block, President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States
November 03, 2021 04:00 - 57 MBKitty Block—President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), as well as CEO of Humane Society International, HSUS’ global division—discusses getting a precocious start working in […] The post Kitty Block, President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States first appeared on Talking Animals.
Coleen Ellis, expert on pet loss and grief
October 27, 2021 04:00 - 30.2 MBColeen Ellis—an expert on pet loss and dealing with the kind of grief that results from losing an animal companion—recalls how the loss 18 years ago of her beloved dog, […] The post Coleen Ellis, expert on pet loss and grief first appeared on Talking Animals.
Carol Buckley, longtime expert in the care of captive elephants
October 20, 2021 04:00 - 54.2 MBCarol Buckley—a longtime expert in the care of captive elephants, who co-founded The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, moving on to found Elephant Aid International, a nonprofit organization “that creates innovative […] The post Carol Buckley, longtime expert in the care of captive elephants first appeared on Talking Animals.
Wayne Lynch, author & photographer of “Bears of the North: A Year Inside Their Worlds”
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 61.9 MBWayne Lynch—science writer, photographer, and author of numerous books, most recently, “Bears of the North: A Year Inside Their Worlds,” a deep and thorough exploration of the four northern bears: […] The post Wayne Lynch, author & photographer of “Bears of the North: A Year Inside Their Worlds” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Mary Keith, an organizer of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival
September 29, 2021 04:00 - 55.4 MBMary Keith—the field trip coordinator for the Florida Birding and Nature Festival, taking place Oct 15-17, based at the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach, Florida—recalls first becoming enchanted with […] The post Mary Keith, an organizer of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival first appeared on Talking Animals.
Erin Amerman, founder of Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary
September 22, 2021 04:00 - 57.6 MBErin Amerman—the founder of Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary, which across two facilities located in and around Gainesville, FL houses some 150 cows, making it, they say, the country’s largest cow […] The post Erin Amerman, founder of Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary first appeared on Talking Animals.
Anita Krajnc, global campaign coordinator of the Plant Based Treaty
September 15, 2021 04:00 - 29.3 MBAnita Krajnc—the global campaign coordinator of the Plant Based Treaty, which views itself as a companion to the Paris Agreement, described, on the Treaty website, as “a grassroots campaign designed […] The post Anita Krajnc, global campaign coordinator of the Plant Based Treaty first appeared on Talking Animals.
Tim Hetzner, Lutheran Church Charities President/CEO and founder of the K-9 Ministry
September 08, 2021 04:00 - 29.3 MBTim Hetzner—Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) President/CEO and founder of the K-9 Ministry—provides a brief overview of the LCC, including the earliest days, which involved just Hetzner and one half-time employee. […] The post Tim Hetzner, Lutheran Church Charities President/CEO and founder of the K-9 Ministry first appeared on Talking Animals.
Diane Delano, founder of the Wild Horse Rescue Center
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 30 MBDiane Delano—founder of the Wild Horse Rescue Center, a Webster, Florida facility that rescues, rehabilitates, and finds new homes for wild horses—recalls growing up amidst a family of horse lovers, […] The post Diane Delano, founder of the Wild Horse Rescue Center first appeared on Talking Animals.
Michael Webber, director of “The Conservation Game”
August 25, 2021 04:00 - 27.6 MBMichael Webber—director of the new documentary, “The Conservation Game,” which explores the realm of people who bring animals on late-night talk shows and morning news programs, and may be secretly […] The post Michael Webber, director of “The Conservation Game” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Glen Hatchell, veteran dog trainer: “Ask The Trainer” II
August 18, 2021 04:00 - 58.9 MBAs we did in May, in what was then an experimental effort, on today’s show we jettisoned the regular “Talking Animals” format, presenting a still semi-new extended feature, “Ask The […] The post Glen Hatchell, veteran dog trainer: “Ask The Trainer” II first appeared on Talking Animals.
David Crawford, co-founder and executive director of Animal Help Now
August 11, 2021 04:00 - 26.8 MBDavid Crawford—co-founder and executive director of Animal Help Now, a Boulder, Colorado-based national organization considered the 911 of wildlife emergencies, a somewhat glib, though not inaccurate, description—observes that he didn’t […] The post David Crawford, co-founder and executive director of Animal Help Now first appeared on Talking Animals.
Melanie Sue Bowles, founder-director of Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary
August 04, 2021 04:00 - 31.1 MBMelanie Sue Bowles—founder and director of Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary, who alongside her husband, Jim, has shepherded the sanctuary through nearly 30 years of challenges, changes, and relocations, in service […] The post Melanie Sue Bowles, founder-director of Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary first appeared on Talking Animals.
Kristen Hassen, Director of American Pets Alive! & Human Animal Support Services
July 30, 2021 04:00 - 57.5 MBKristen Hassen—a highly-respected figure in the animal shelter world, owing to her accomplishments and innovations during major stints leading or helping lead animal facilities, and now Director of American Pets […] The post Kristen Hassen, Director of American Pets Alive! & Human Animal Support Services first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Dani McVety, co-founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
July 21, 2021 04:00 - 57 MBDr. Dani McVety—the veterinarian, and Tampa native, who co-founded Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice in 2009—recounts the circumstances behind launching what has since become the nation’s largest network dedicated to […] The post Dr. Dani McVety, co-founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice first appeared on Talking Animals.
Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society
July 14, 2021 04:00 - 60.4 MBJulie Castle—the CEO of Best Friends Animal Society, the national animal welfare organization, founded in 1984, and based in Kanab, Utah—describes the organization currently in broad strokes, offering notable contrasts […] The post Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society first appeared on Talking Animals.
Joshua Zeman, director of “The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52”
July 07, 2021 04:00 - 56.2 MBJoshua Zeman—the director of “The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52,” a feature-length documentary chronicling the science-oriented pursuit of a whale that experts think has spent his whole life in […] The post Joshua Zeman, director of “The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Glen Zipper, producer of Netflix’s “Dogs” & “Cat People”
June 30, 2021 04:00 - 59 MBGlen Zipper—executive producer of the Netflix documentary series “Dogs,” whose second season begins airing July 7; Zipper also oversees a new feline-minded Netflix series, “Cat People,” which premieres July 7—describes […] The post Glen Zipper, producer of Netflix’s “Dogs” & “Cat People” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Kris Porter, founder of Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife
June 16, 2021 04:00 - 57 MBKris Porter–founder of Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife, an Odessa, FL-based rescue and rehabilitation organization that tends to sick, injured, or orphaned wild birds, wild mammals, reptiles, and more, across […] The post Kris Porter, founder of Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife first appeared on Talking Animals.
pattrice jones, cofounder of LGBTQ-led VINE Sanctuary
June 09, 2021 04:00 - 26 MBpattrice jones —cofounder of VINE (Veganism is the Next Evolution) Sanctuary, 100-acre facility in Vermont, a self-described “LGBTQ-led farmed animal sanctuary” we wanted to spotlight as we celebrate Pride Month—outlines […] The post pattrice jones, cofounder of LGBTQ-led VINE Sanctuary first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Valarie Tynes, Veterinary Services Specialist at CEVA Animal Health Limited
June 02, 2021 04:00 - 30.7 MBDr. Valarie Tynes—Veterinary Services Specialist at CEVA Animal Health Limited, in Kansas, and a veterinarian slated to deliver two lectures at VMX, the then-forthcoming gigantic veterinary education conference held in […] The post Dr. Valarie Tynes, Veterinary Services Specialist at CEVA Animal Health Limited first appeared on Talking Animals.
Glen Hatchell of HSTB, veteran dog trainer & behavior expert: “Ask The Trainer”
May 12, 2021 04:00 - 59.3 MBWe set aside our regular “Talking Animals” format to experiment with an extended new feature, “Ask The Trainer,” in which listeners were invited to call or email questions or concerns […] The post Glen Hatchell of HSTB, veteran dog trainer & behavior expert: “Ask The Trainer” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Barbara Trask Lovett, president of Save Nosey Now, advocate for captive elephants
May 05, 2021 04:00 - 54.9 MBBarbara Trask Lovett—president of Save Nosey Now, member of the Board of Directors of The Elephant Advocacy Project, and generally a veteran advocate for improving the lives of captive elephants—recounts […] The post Barbara Trask Lovett, president of Save Nosey Now, advocate for captive elephants first appeared on Talking Animals.
Caleb Smith, 16-year old entrepreneur, author, & comfort rabbit guy
April 28, 2021 04:00 - 52.7 MBCaleb Smith—who, at 16 years old, is already an accomplished entrepreneur and the author of a memoir of sorts, “Peacebunny Island: the Extraordinary Journey of A Boy And His Comfort […] The post Caleb Smith, 16-year old entrepreneur, author, & comfort rabbit guy first appeared on Talking Animals.
Callers As Guests
April 21, 2021 04:00 - 58.7 MBPeriodically, I table the chief component of the “Talking Animals” format—a long form interview with a single guest—to offer a debate or some other multi-guest panel discussion. As part of […] The post Callers As Guests first appeared on Talking Animals.
Peter J. Wolf, Best Friends Animal Society’s cat initiatives analyst
April 14, 2021 04:00 - 55 MBPeter J. Wolf—who works for Best Friends Animal Society as cat initiatives analyst, which involves helping the organization shape its community cat policies, and has overseen some of its national […] The post Peter J. Wolf, Best Friends Animal Society’s cat initiatives analyst first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Justin Perrault, Director of Research at Loggerhead Marinelife Center
April 07, 2021 04:00 - 55.7 MBDr. Justin Perrault—Director of Research at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, a nonprofit sea turtle research, rehabilitation, education, and conservation center, located in Juno, Florida—recalls growing up a landlocked kid in Memphis, […] The post Dr. Justin Perrault, Director of Research at Loggerhead Marinelife Center first appeared on Talking Animals.
Carlton Ward, Jr., conservationist and photographer
March 31, 2021 04:00 - 56.2 MBCarlton Ward, Jr.—a Florida native, conservationist, and celebrated photographer whose striking photos of the Florida Panther are featured in the April edition of National Geographic—recalls how growing up in Florida […] The post Carlton Ward, Jr., conservationist and photographer first appeared on Talking Animals.
Caitlin O’Connell, author of “Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us about Connection, Community, and Ourselves”
March 10, 2021 05:00 - 53.4 MBCaitlin O’Connell—a noted scientist who’s spent much of her career studying elephants and their communication, and author of several books, most recently “Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us […] The post Caitlin O’Connell, author of “Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us about Connection, Community, and Ourselves” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Elizabeth Lo, Director of (who also produced, filmed & edited) “Stray”
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 57.2 MBElizabeth Lo—an award-winning filmmaker who directed “Stray,” a wildly-inventive documentary about the stray dogs who roam freely in Turkey (by law, no one there may hold captive or euthanize a […] The post Elizabeth Lo, Director of (who also produced, filmed & edited) “Stray” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Ginny Sweet, co-founder of Corsos for Heroes
February 24, 2021 05:00 - 57 MBGinny Sweet—co-founder (with Harry Toro) of Corsos for Heroes, an organization based in Lutz, Florida, that donates specially-trained service dogs, of the Cane Corso breed, to military veterans who are […] The post Ginny Sweet, co-founder of Corsos for Heroes first appeared on Talking Animals.
Kim Sturla, executive director of Animal Place
February 17, 2021 05:00 - 53.2 MBKim Sturla—executive director of Animal Place, the 600-acre farmed animal sanctuary in Grass Valley, California she co-founded in 1989—recounts that she had been employed by a local humane society for […] The post Kim Sturla, executive director of Animal Place first appeared on Talking Animals.
Rob Chaney, author of “The Grizzly in the Driveway: The Return of Bears To A Crowded American West”
February 03, 2021 05:00 - 57.1 MBRob Chaney—a lifelong resident of Montana, a veteran reporter for the Missoulian (and 2020 Nieman Fellow), and author of “The Grizzly in the Driveway: The Return of Bears To A […] The post Rob Chaney, author of “The Grizzly in the Driveway: The Return of Bears To A Crowded American West” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Trish McMillan, noted animal behaviorist
January 20, 2021 05:00 - 55.4 MBTrish McMillan—an extensively educated, highly experienced behaviorist with a long, varied resume involving training and otherwise helping animals shape (or re-shape) their behavior—recalls growing up loving animals, feeling a kinship […] The post Trish McMillan, noted animal behaviorist first appeared on Talking Animals.
Sam Anderson, author of The New York Times Magazine story, “The Last Two Northern White Rhinos On Earth”
January 13, 2021 05:00 - 57.6 MBSam Anderson—a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, whose latest piece (the cover story) is “The Last Two Northern White Rhinos On Earth,” an account of the week […] The post Sam Anderson, author of The New York Times Magazine story, “The Last Two Northern White Rhinos On Earth” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Amy Kight, executive director of Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
January 06, 2021 05:00 - 58.2 MBAmy Kight—executive director of Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, a multifaceted operation in Jupiter, Florida serving as wildlife refuge, veterinary hospital, rehabilitation facility, and education center–recalls loving animals so much, so young, […] The post Amy Kight, executive director of Busch Wildlife Sanctuary first appeared on Talking Animals.
Sharon Stiteler, birding expert, blogger, photographer–“Birdchick”
December 09, 2020 05:00 - 59.3 MBSharon Stiteler—who’s so steeped in the birding world, as a blogger, photographer, author of “1001 Secrets Every BirderShould Know,” and more, that she’s also known as “Birdchick”—recalls when the birding […] The post Sharon Stiteler, birding expert, blogger, photographer–“Birdchick” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Norty Cohen, instigator of dog-song album, “Rock And Roll Over”
December 03, 2020 23:52 - 59.9 MBNorty Cohen—founder and CEO of Moosylvania, a multifaceted, St. Louis-based marketing agency, which also operates a record company, Rafter Records; he spearheaded “Rock And Roll Over”—explains the origin of his […] The post Norty Cohen, instigator of dog-song album, “Rock And Roll Over” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Michael Hingson, author, inspirational speaker, 9/11 survivor
November 25, 2020 05:00 - 62.7 MBMichael Hingson—a former high-tech executive, now an author and international public speaker—recounts some of the experiences around the time of his last “Talking Animals” appearance, when he had published the […] The post Michael Hingson, author, inspirational speaker, 9/11 survivor first appeared on Talking Animals.
Michael Shikashio, Prominent Dog Behaviorist Who Specializes In Aggression
November 18, 2020 05:00 - 58.1 MBMichael Shikashio—a dog behaviorist whose credentials include serving as past president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), reportedly one of […] The post Michael Shikashio, Prominent Dog Behaviorist Who Specializes In Aggression first appeared on Talking Animals.
Jeffrey Masson, author, most recently of “Lost Companions: Reflections on the Death of Pets.”
November 11, 2020 05:00 - 62.4 MBJeffrey Masson—the New York Times bestselling author of books about animals and their emotions, including “When Elephants Weep” and “Dogs Never Lie About Love”—explains how being on the cusp of […] The post Jeffrey Masson, author, most recently of “Lost Companions: Reflections on the Death of Pets.” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Neal Barnard, founder of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, professor, speaker, musician
October 28, 2020 04:00 - 58.6 MBDr. Neal Barnard—founder and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine, among other notable hats […] The post Dr. Neal Barnard, founder of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, professor, speaker, musician first appeared on Talking Animals.
Jacky Poon, producer-cinematographer of “Pandas: Born to be Wild”
October 21, 2020 04:00 - 67.3 MBJacky Poon—filmmaker-producer-cinematographer of “Pandas: Born to be Wild,” a new documentary in PBS’ “Nature”—recounts that he did not have a particular passion for animals or wildlife while growing up in […] The post Jacky Poon, producer-cinematographer of “Pandas: Born to be Wild” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Michelle Gadd, elephant expert, head of global conservation for Walters Conservation
October 07, 2020 04:00 - 52.8 MBMichelle Gadd—who heads global conservation for Walters Conservation, created and funded by philanthropists Mark and Kimbra Walter, and owner of White Oak Conservation, a 17,000-acre spread in northeastern Florida, which […] The post Michelle Gadd, elephant expert, head of global conservation for Walters Conservation first appeared on Talking Animals.
Helen Macdonald, author of “H Is For Hawk” and now, “Vesper Flights”
September 30, 2020 04:00 - 54.9 MBHelen Macdonald—the naturalist, poet, and author best known for her acclaimed and award-winning memoir, “H Is For Hawk”; she’s published a new book, “Vesper Flights”—expands on a point she makes […] The post Helen Macdonald, author of “H Is For Hawk” and now, “Vesper Flights” first appeared on Talking Animals.
George L. Heinrich, biologist, educator, executive director of the Florida Turtle Conservation Trust
September 23, 2020 04:00 - 49.4 MBGeorge L. Heinrich—a field biologist and environmental educator specializing in Florida reptiles; he also serves as the Executive Director of the Florida Turtle Conservation Trust—recounts growing up in New England, […] The post George L. Heinrich, biologist, educator, executive director of the Florida Turtle Conservation Trust first appeared on Talking Animals.
Babs Fry, pet recovery specialist
September 16, 2020 04:00 - 53.4 MBBabs Fry—a San Diego-based pet recovery specialist (she’s often dubbed a “pet detective,” but prefers the other term, and explains why), who for several years, has helped pet owners find […] The post Babs Fry, pet recovery specialist first appeared on Talking Animals.
Kathleen Edwards, singer-songwriter-dog devotee
September 09, 2020 04:00 - 52.6 MBKathleen Edwards—the Canadian singer-songwriter who recently released the critically-acclaimed “Total Freedom,” her first album in eight years—discusses writing the new song, “Who Rescued Who,” and the dog it’s an elegy […] The post Kathleen Edwards, singer-songwriter-dog devotee first appeared on Talking Animals.