Talking Animals
262 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★ - 24 ratingsA radio show about animals & animal issues
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Heidi Jo Markel, founder of Stop Poaching Now!
September 02, 2020 04:00 - 54.1 MBHeidi Jo Markel—longtime film producer and founder of Stop Poaching Now! (SPN), an organization dedicated to combating poaching through conservation strategies and educational efforts—recounts her foray into producing movies, starting […] The post Heidi Jo Markel, founder of Stop Poaching Now! first appeared on Talking Animals.
Peggy Hoyt, attorney specializing in estate planning, including for pets
August 26, 2020 04:00 - 56.5 MBPeggy Hoyt—a veteran Florida attorney whose practice involves estate planning and a host of related areas, including pet planning that ensures pets will be cared for if their owner dies […] The post Peggy Hoyt, attorney specializing in estate planning, including for pets first appeared on Talking Animals.
Patrick Craig, founder of The Wild Animal Sanctuary
August 19, 2020 04:00 - 51.9 MBPatrick Craig—founder of The Wild Animal Sanctuary, launched in 1980, located in Keenesburg, Colorado, and devoted to housing lions, tigers, bears, wolves and other carnivores—recounts what spurred him, at age […] The post Patrick Craig, founder of The Wild Animal Sanctuary first appeared on Talking Animals.
Rebekah Keat & Siri Lindley, co-founders of Horses In Our Hands
August 05, 2020 04:00 - 55.7 MBRebekah Keat & Siri Lindley—co-founders of Horses in Our Hands, which is dedicated to ending horse slaughter—discuss their respective entries into competing at the world-class level in the Triathlon. Lindley […] The post Rebekah Keat & Siri Lindley, co-founders of Horses In Our Hands first appeared on Talking Animals.
Marc Bekoff, professor emeritus, expert on animal behavior, animal emotions, and more
July 29, 2020 04:00 - 52.6 MBMarc Bekoff —professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder—discusses, in a conversation that traveled from his very latest work backwards, his current research, which […] The post Marc Bekoff, professor emeritus, expert on animal behavior, animal emotions, and more first appeared on Talking Animals.
Brian Hare, co-author of “Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity”
July 22, 2020 04:00 - 53.8 MBBrian Hare —a professor in Evolutionary Anthropology, Psychology, and Neuroscience at Duke University, where he founded the Duke Canine Cognition Center, and co-author (with Vanessa Woods) of “Survival of the […] The post Brian Hare, co-author of “Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Wendy Clark, publisher of Bird Watcher’s Digest
July 15, 2020 04:00 - 56.5 MBWendy Clark —the publisher of Bird Watcher’s Digest, which is the name of the 42-year-old flagship magazine, but now really also refers to the multi-media enterprise that includes bird identification […] The post Wendy Clark, publisher of Bird Watcher’s Digest first appeared on Talking Animals.
William Neal, writer-director of “Long Gone Wild”
July 08, 2020 04:00 - 53.5 MBWilliam Neal —writer-director of “Long Gone Wild,” a documentary that focuses on captive orcas, arriving as a cinematic successor to “Blackfish”—provides an overview of his pre-doc career, a mix of […] The post William Neal, writer-director of “Long Gone Wild” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Chris Pachel, veterinary behaviorist
July 01, 2020 04:00 - 55.9 MBDr. Chris Pachel —a veterinary behaviorist who owns, and is the primary clinician at, the Animal Behavior Clinic, in Portland, Oregon—recounts how he’d wanted to be a veterinarian since childhood, […] The post Dr. Chris Pachel, veterinary behaviorist first appeared on Talking Animals.
Wendy Williams, author of “The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World’s Favorite Insect”
June 24, 2020 04:00 - 56.9 MBWendy Williams —longtime journalist and author, most recently of “The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, And Other Obsessives Unlocked The Secrets of The World’s Favorite Insect”—recounts why, with […] The post Wendy Williams, author of “The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World’s Favorite Insect” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Lori Marino, founder and president of The Whale Sanctuary Project
June 17, 2020 04:00 - 61.3 MBOwing to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing Stay at Home order, I produced and recorded this show remotely from home, the 10th program prepared this way at the Talking […] The post Lori Marino, founder and president of The Whale Sanctuary Project first appeared on Talking Animals.
Carl Safina, ecologist, author of “Becoming Wild: How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve Peace”
June 10, 2020 04:00 - 23.3 MBOwing to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing Stay at Home order, I produced and recorded this show remotely from home, the ninth program prepared this way at the Talking […] The post Carl Safina, ecologist, author of “Becoming Wild: How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve Peace” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Jessica Janson, East Coast Coordinator of Food for Thought
June 03, 2020 04:00 - 62.5 MBOwing to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing (though loosening) Stay at Home order, I produced and recorded this show remotely from home, the eighth program prepared this way at […] The post Jessica Janson, East Coast Coordinator of Food for Thought first appeared on Talking Animals.
Jo-Anne McArthur, photographer, co-editor, and creator of “Hidden: Animals in the Anthropocene”
May 27, 2020 04:00 - 63.1 MBOwing to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing Stay at Home order, I produced and recorded this show remotely from home, the seventh program prepared this way at the Talking […] The post Jo-Anne McArthur, photographer, co-editor, and creator of “Hidden: Animals in the Anthropocene” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Alison Eastwood, co-founder of Eastwood Ranch Foundation
May 20, 2020 04:00 - 63.4 MBOwing to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing Stay at Home order, I produced and recorded this show remotely from home, the sixth program prepared this way at the Talking […] The post Alison Eastwood, co-founder of Eastwood Ranch Foundation first appeared on Talking Animals.
Patti Ragan, founder of The Center for Great Apes
May 13, 2020 04:00 - 63.6 MBOwing to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing Stay at Home order, I produced and recorded this show remotely from home, the fifth program prepared this way at the Talking […] The post Patti Ragan, founder of The Center for Great Apes first appeared on Talking Animals.
Jodie Wiederkehr, executive director of the Chicago Alliance for Animals
May 06, 2020 04:00 - 62.6 MBOwing to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing Stay at Home order, I produced and recorded this show remotely from home, the fourth program prepared this way at the Talking […] The post Jodie Wiederkehr, executive director of the Chicago Alliance for Animals first appeared on Talking Animals.
Karen Davis, founder-president of United Poultry Concerns
April 29, 2020 04:00 - 58.8 MBOwing to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing Stay at Home order, I produced and recorded this show remotely from home, the third program prepared this way at the Talking […] The post Karen Davis, founder-president of United Poultry Concerns first appeared on Talking Animals.
William Nimmo, founder of Tigers in America, assesses “Tiger King”
April 22, 2020 04:00 - 62 MBOwing to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing Stay at Home order, I produced and recorded this show remotely from home, the second program prepared this way at the Talking […] The post William Nimmo, founder of Tigers in America, assesses “Tiger King” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Jane Velez-Mitchell, host of “New Day, New Chef”
April 15, 2020 04:00 - 61.7 MBOwing to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing Stay at Home order, I produced and recorded this show remotely from home, the first program prepared this way at the Talking […] The post Jane Velez-Mitchell, host of “New Day, New Chef” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Susan Fleming, director of “Remarkable Rabbits”
April 08, 2020 04:00 - 59.7 MBOwing to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing Stay at Home order, this was the second show I broadcast remotely from home, with in-studio help from my friend/WMNF music director […] The post Susan Fleming, director of “Remarkable Rabbits” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Jerry Bishop, director of training at F1 K9
April 01, 2020 04:00 - 62 MBOwing to the coronavirus pandemic and the new Stay at Home order, this was the first show I broadcast remotely from home, with in-studio help from my friend/WMNF music director […] The post Jerry Bishop, director of training at F1 K9 first appeared on Talking Animals.
Panel Discussion by Veterinarians: Drs. Hess, Sebzda, and Woon
March 18, 2020 04:00 - 57.8 MBFor this edition of “Talking Animals,” we set aside the show’s usual format in favor of convening a panel of three veterinarians for a discussion of ethics and other topics. […] The post Panel Discussion by Veterinarians: Drs. Hess, Sebzda, and Woon first appeared on Talking Animals.
Zina Goodin, co-founder of Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary
March 11, 2020 04:00 - 53.8 MBZina Goodin— co-founder, with her husband, Michael, of Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, a Mount Juliet, Tennessee haven housing 95 elderly dogs on a two-acre parcel of land–recalls becoming a […] The post Zina Goodin, co-founder of Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary first appeared on Talking Animals.
Jamie Katz, Real-Life Pet Detective
March 04, 2020 05:00 - 56.3 MBJamie Katz— a Fort Lauderdale-based real-life pet detective—recalls that her love of animals began in childhood, where her family had dogs and cats she adored them all, and always wanted […] The post Jamie Katz, Real-Life Pet Detective first appeared on Talking Animals.
Logan Vindett, executive director of Kindred Spirits Sanctuary
February 26, 2020 05:00 - 55.5 MBLogan Vindett—executive director of Kindred Spirits Sanctuary, a Citra, FL facility that provides safe, permanent refuge to disabled, abused, abandoned, and neglected farm animals—recounts growing up with a powerful love […] The post Logan Vindett, executive director of Kindred Spirits Sanctuary first appeared on Talking Animals.
Mark Emery, a cinematographer–and the narrator–on “Wild Florida”
February 19, 2020 05:00 - 45.4 MBMark Emery—one of the cinematographers, and the narrator, on the new documentary “Wild Florida,” part of the PBS series, “Nature”—addresses the early part of his career as a wildlife filmmaker, […] The post Mark Emery, a cinematographer–and the narrator–on “Wild Florida” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Alana Miller, founder of The Blind Cat Rescue and Sanctuary
February 12, 2020 05:00 - 54.6 MBAlana Miller—founder of the Blind Cat Rescue and Sanctuary, a North Carolina facility that, since 2005, has rescued and provided a forever home for blind cats—recounts her first experience with […] The post Alana Miller, founder of The Blind Cat Rescue and Sanctuary first appeared on Talking Animals.
Ingrid Newkirk, co-founder & president of PETA
January 29, 2020 05:00 - 56.8 MBIngrid Newkirk—the co-founder and president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), and co-author (with Gene Stone) of “animalkind: Remarkable Discoveries about Animals and Revolutionary New Ways to […] The post Ingrid Newkirk, co-founder & president of PETA first appeared on Talking Animals.
Craig Pittman, author of “Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save The Florida Panther”
January 22, 2020 05:00 - 62.6 MBCraig Pittman—the veteran environmental reporter at The Tampa Bay Times, and author of multiple books, most recently, “Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save The Florida Panther”—explains why, having […] The post Craig Pittman, author of “Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save The Florida Panther” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Sue Ettinger, veterinary cancer specialist
January 15, 2020 05:00 - 54.6 MBDr. Sue Ettinger—a veterinary cancer specialist, aka “Dr. Sue Cancer Vet”—recalls her road to becoming a vet, after briefly entertaining the idea of pursuing a career involving art history. She […] The post Dr. Sue Ettinger, veterinary cancer specialist first appeared on Talking Animals.
Tom Mustill, director of “The Whale Detective”
January 08, 2020 05:00 - 57.6 MBTom Mustill—a British director who makes nature and wildlife movies; his latest film is “The Whale Detective” (the impetus: Mustill and a friend were kayaking in Monterey Bay when a […] The post Tom Mustill, director of “The Whale Detective” first appeared on Talking Animals.
The Annual Christmas Animal Song Special
December 18, 2019 05:00 - 63.3 MBThis morning, I once again set aside the customary “Talking Animals” format to deliver the Annual Christmas Animal Song special—that is, a show entirely devoted to Holiday-oriented animal tunes. As […] The post The Annual Christmas Animal Song Special first appeared on Talking Animals.
Scott Blais, co-founder of the Global Sanctuary for Elephants, currently running Elephant Sanctuary Brazil
December 11, 2019 05:00 - 58.3 MBScott Blais—co-founder of the Global Sanctuary for Elephants, whose initial facility is the Elephant Sanctuary Brazil—begins the conversation aiming to answer my question about what makes elephants magical, what provokes […] The post Scott Blais, co-founder of the Global Sanctuary for Elephants, currently running Elephant Sanctuary Brazil first appeared on Talking Animals.
Sterling Davis–“Trap King”–Pioneering Expert on TNR and Community Cats
December 04, 2019 05:00 - 55.3 MBSterling Davis—also known as “Trap King,” reflecting his prowess with the humane traps used in the commission of Trap Neuter Return (TNR) of community cats, previously called feral cats—recounts his […] The post Sterling Davis–“Trap King”–Pioneering Expert on TNR and Community Cats first appeared on Talking Animals.
Cameron Moore, program manager of The Million Cat Challenge
November 20, 2019 05:00 - 49.5 MBCameron Moore—program manager of The Million Cat Challenge, a shelter-oriented campaign launched in 2014, aiming to save the lives of one million cats in North America over five years—recalls growing […] The post Cameron Moore, program manager of The Million Cat Challenge first appeared on Talking Animals.
Rick Chaboudy, co-founder of Suncoast Animal League
November 13, 2019 05:00 - 39 MBRick Chaboudy—the co-founder and executive director of Suncoast Animal League, the Palm Harbor-based animal welfare organization/shelter that is distinct by virtue of caring for both domestic animals and wildlife—traces the […] The post Rick Chaboudy, co-founder of Suncoast Animal League first appeared on Talking Animals.
Tampa Bay Veg Fest: Former & original organizers, plus keynote speaker Grey
October 30, 2019 04:00 - 50.2 MBOn this edition of the show, we reconfigured the regular format a bit, so as to accommodate taking a good look—from a couple of angles—at the Tampa Bay Veg Fest […] The post Tampa Bay Veg Fest: Former & original organizers, plus keynote speaker Grey first appeared on Talking Animals.
Peter Jay Brown, filmmaker of “Eco-Terrorist: The Battle For Our Planet”
October 23, 2019 04:00 - 54.3 MBPeter Jay Brown—filmmaker and crew member of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society for upwards of 40 years, whose new documentary is “Eco-Terrorist: The Battle For Our Planet”—recounts the beginning of […] The post Peter Jay Brown, filmmaker of “Eco-Terrorist: The Battle For Our Planet” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Barbara Natterson-Horowitz & Kathryn Bowers, authors of “Wildhood: The Epic Journey from Adolescence To Adulthood in Humans and Other Animals”
October 16, 2019 04:00 - 55.4 MBBarbara Natterson-Horowitz and Kathryn Bowers–New York Times bestselling authors of “Zoobiquity,” whose new book is “Wildhood: The Epic Journey from Adolescence to Adulthood in Humans and Other Animals”—in recalling that […] The post Barbara Natterson-Horowitz & Kathryn Bowers, authors of “Wildhood: The Epic Journey from Adolescence To Adulthood in Humans and Other Animals” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Stephen Bennett, founder of Suncoast Organized Animal Relief (SOAR)
October 09, 2019 04:00 - 57.7 MBStephen Bennett—the founder and executive director of Suncoast Organized Animal Relief, or SOAR, which pursues a mission that involves an unusually broad portfolio of objectives, including providing funding and assistance, […] The post Stephen Bennett, founder of Suncoast Organized Animal Relief (SOAR) first appeared on Talking Animals.
Arin Greenwood, ALDF Senior Writer, ex-animal journalist, author of animal-oriented novels
September 25, 2019 04:00 - 56.3 MBArin Greenwood is a “Talking Animals” favorite and a friend of the show. She’s also currently Senior Writer at the Animal Legal Defense Fund, formerly animal journalist extraordinaire—she was the […] The post Arin Greenwood, ALDF Senior Writer, ex-animal journalist, author of animal-oriented novels first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Alexandra Horowitz, scientist, professor, dog behaviorist, author of “Our Dogs, Ourselves: The Story of a Singular Bond”
September 18, 2019 04:00 - 30.7 MBDr. Alexandra Horowitz—a professor at Barnard College, where she heads the Dog Cognition Lab, a behaviorist, and bestselling author of multiple books on dogs, most recently, “Our Dog, Ourselves: The […] The post Dr. Alexandra Horowitz, scientist, professor, dog behaviorist, author of “Our Dogs, Ourselves: The Story of a Singular Bond” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Valeria Vergara, marine mammal research scientist and expert on beluga whales
September 11, 2019 04:00 - 50 MBDr. Valeria Vergara—a marine mammal research scientist with the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, who has spent much of her career studying beluga whales, with a particular emphasis on their acoustic […] The post Dr. Valeria Vergara, marine mammal research scientist and expert on beluga whales first appeared on Talking Animals.
Stephanie Seymour, birdwatcher & singer-songwriter of “There Are Birds”
August 28, 2019 04:00 - 58.2 MBStephanie Seymour—a singer-songwriter and veteran musician who was a member of The Aquanettas, which released its debut album in 1990, she just issued “There Are Birds,” a stellar solo album […] The post Stephanie Seymour, birdwatcher & singer-songwriter of “There Are Birds” first appeared on Talking Animals.
Dr. Kathleen Schnaars Uvino (“Dr. Kit”), professor of biology and ecology at the University of Jamestown
August 21, 2019 04:00 - 57.2 MBDr. Kathleen Schnaars Uvino—aka “Dr. Kit,” a professor of Biology and Ecology at the University of Jamestown, where she oversees the Tree Swallow Project, which is carried out in two […] The post Dr. Kathleen Schnaars Uvino (“Dr. Kit”), professor of biology and ecology at the University of Jamestown first appeared on Talking Animals.
Greg Murray, photographer and pit bull advocate
August 14, 2019 04:00 - 52.1 MBGreg Murray—an animal photographer and rescue/pit bull advocate director, whose new book is “Pit Bull Heroes: 49 Underdogs with Resilience and Heart”—recalls his earliest experiences with dogs, growing up as a […] The post Greg Murray, photographer and pit bull advocate first appeared on Talking Animals.
Amy Shever, founder of 2nd Chance 4 Pets
August 07, 2019 04:00 - 1 MBAmy Shever— founder and executive director of 2nd Chance 4 Pets, which encourages (and helps) pet owners to make plans for their animals’ ongoing care, recognizing that if something happens, in […]
Cathy Unruh, co-founder of MEOW Now
July 24, 2019 04:00 - 53.9 MBCathy Unruh—a co-founder of MEOW Now (the acronym stands for Managing & Ending Overpopulation Wisely), which is devoted to helping reduce the community cat population in Pinellas County—addresses the impetus […]
John Doe, X Singer-Songwriter & Horse Guy
July 17, 2019 04:00 - 53.6 MBJohn Doe—singer/songwriter/co-founder of the band X and author, most recently of “More Fun in the New World: The Unmaking and Legacy of L.A. Punk”—conducts this live interview from the Austin […]