Best Marika S Bell Podcasts (2024)

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105. What Can Animals Tell Us About Ancient Egypt? with PhD, Linda Evans (S12: Animals in Art and Culture) 1:04:49

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Send us a text "Yeah, what is the deal with animals? I think, mulling this over, and what I keep coming back to in my mind is they are magic made manifest." -Linda Evans, PhD. Part 1, Series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript In the captivating premiere of 'The Deal with Animals' Season 2. Discover how animals were depicted in Egyptian art, …

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Series Twelve Trailer- Animals in Art and Culture 1:34

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Send us a text In Series Twelve of The Deal with Animals, we're exploring the way art and culture changes and reflects the way we understand and connect with other animals. From ancient cave paintings to modern street art, animals have always held a special place in our creative expression. But it's not just about the art. It's about the stories, t…

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104: Exploring Hinduism, Dairy & Mother Cow with Yamini Narayanan (Featured Ep.66/S7) 1:03:23

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Send us a text The sacred status of the cow is so widespread, so institutionalized, so deeply entrenched in Hindu culture, that it is actually quite a central question about the whole notion of Hinduism identity and cows. - Yamini Narayanan Episode 3 of Series 7: Animals and the Divine ⁠Transcript⁠ In this amazing episode we talk about the place of…

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Season Two: Trailer and Updates! 3:39

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Send us a text Vote now for The Deal with Animals and Marika, for the Women in Podcasting Awards! Category: Pets and Other Animal Podcasts https://www.womenpodcasters.com/vote Show your Love and Support to the Animals of Hawai'i- Donate to Maui Humane Society through August 31st! http://mauihumanesociety.org/tdwapodcast Show Credits⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Read th…

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103. The 101st Step (S11: Animal of the Maui Wildfires) 50:05

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Send us a text Episode 4/4 Series 11 Animals of The Maui Wildfires Transcript Welcome to the 103rd episode of The Deal with Animals AND the last episode of Season One. In episode 3/4 we heard stories of survival and reunification of the animals lost in the fires. Then we delved into the question of why access to the burn zone to save more animals w…

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102. Our Kuleana (S11: Animals of the Maui Wildfires) 1:00:09

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Send us a text Episode 3/4 Series 11 Animals of The Maui Wildfires Transcript Welcome to the 102nd episode of The Deal with Animals. In the last episode we followed the stories of five staff members at Maui Humane Society and we heard about the efforts of the MHS team the first days after the fire. Moani, humane resource officer, shared her emotion…

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101. Burn Zone (S11: Animals of the Maui Wildfires) 49:21

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Send us a text Episode 2/4 Series 11 Animals of The Maui Wildfires Transcript Welcome to the 101st episode of The Deal with Animals. In the last episode we met five staff members at Maui Humane Society and we learned about the animal community of Maui and their relationship to MHS. Moani, humane resource officer, walked us through the start of her …

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100. The Spark (S11: Animals of the Maui Wildfires) 45:23

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Send us a text Episode 1/4 Series 11 Animals of The Maui Wildfires Transcript Welcome to the 100th episode of The Deal with Animals. I am so pleased to bring you this "something more" episode of TDWA. With the help of Audio Engineer, John Lasala, we have been able to bring you this four-part story of the days and weeks after the devastating wildfir…

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Animals of the Maui Wildfires Trailer Series 11 3:33

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Send us a text Series Eleven will cover episodes 100-104 and finish of the first season of The Deal with Animals. To find out more about Maui Humane Society and to make a donation towards the TDWA/MHS collaborative fundraiser... In this series we follow five staff members of Maui Humane Society as they experience the August 2023 wildfires on Maui a…

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99. Reintroductions and Management with Dr Liz Peterson, Dr. Julie Young, and Dr. Rachel Chock (S10) 50:01

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Send us a text Episode 6 of Series 10: Anthropogenic Behavior Change Transcript We discuss tactics such as habitat restoration, population augmentation, and ecosystem recovery to protect diverse species and ecosystems while minimizing conflicts. Guests: Dr. Elizabeth Peterson is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, Easte…

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98. Innovations Underfoot and Overhead: Road Ecology with Sandra Jacobson and Julia Kintsch (S10) 1:00:30

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Send us a text Episode 5 of Series 10: Anthropogenic Behavior Change Transcript This Episode highlights the challenges faced by wildlife due to roads, such as habitat fragmentation and vehicle collisions, and presents solutions like wildlife crossing structures and community-led projects. Guests: Julia Kintsch works at the intersection of the human…

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97. Urbanization and Industrialization (It's Effects on Behavior and Cognition) with Dr. Kathleen Church and Dr. Lauren Stanton (S10) 51:04

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Send us a text Episode 4 of Series 10: Anthropogenic Behavior Change Transcript Let's explore the effects of urbanization and industrialization on wildlife behavior, conservation strategies, and what the unique personalities of our urban wildlife neighbors can tell us about behavioral adaptation and societal inequities. Guests:Dr. Lauren Stanton is…

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96. Earth, Wind, and Water: Conflict and Co-Existence with Dr. Misty McPhee, Dr. Bruce Schulte, and Dr. Mauricio Cantor (S10) 1:02:55

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Send us a text Episode 3 of Series 10: Anthropogenic Behavior Change Transcript This episode focuses on the complex interactions between humans and animals like elephants, cranes and cetaceans. We are discussing strategies such as having our human farming practices mimic more closely the natural environment , phasing out monocrop farming , And reme…

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95. Sensory Pollution with Dr. Brett Seymoure and Dr. Jennifer Phillips (S10) 56:30

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Send us a text Episode 2 of Series 10: Anthropogenic Behavior Change Transcript In this episode we delve into how sensory pollution, particularly artificial light, affects wildlife behavior, focusing on insects, spiders, birds, and predator-prey interactions. We discuss the consequences of light pollution on ecosystems, research efforts, and strate…

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94. Rapid Environmental Change with Dr. Rachel Blakey and Dr. Kasey Fowler-Finn (S10) 51:56

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Send us a text Episode 1 Series 10: Anthropogenic Behavior Change Transcript This episode covers the effects of rapid environmental change on animals, urban ecology, adaptation challenges, and conservation efforts and emphasizes the significance of understanding animal communication and sounds in urban areas. Guests: Rachel is an Assistant Professo…

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Anthropogenic Behavior Change- Trailer Series 10 6:52

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Send us a text Transcript Anthropogenic Behavior Change refers to the changes in wildlife behavior brought about through human made changes to the environment. Anthropogenic Environmental Change refers to alterations in the natural environment brought about by human activities. These changes encompass a wide range of impacts, from the emission of g…

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93: Human Relevant Testing: A Conversation on Enhancing Human Health and Animal Welfare with Dr. Aysha Akhtar (S9) 56:24

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Send us a text Episode 6 of Series 9: Unveiling Vegan Culture Transcript This Episode explores the transition from traditional animal experimentation to human-relevant testing methods with guest Dr. Aysha Akhtar. This thought-provoking conversation is about the ethical, scientific, and practical limitations of animal testing in favor of more accura…

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92: Speciesism and The Chicken Encounter That Changed Everything with Pattrice Jones of VINE Animal Sanctuary (S9) 50:34

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Send us a text "If you are interested in making the world better for animals, doing something about climate change, solving any social justice problems, veganism is going to be a necessary step." - Pattrice Jones Episode 6 of Series 9: Unveiling Vegan Culture Transcript Discussing the realities of racism, sexism, and speciesism, we explore how thes…

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91: Four Steps to Reach Peak Performance with Mountaineer, Kuntal Joisher (S9) 1:18:35

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Send us a text "I'm going to climb mountains as a vegan or I'm not going to do it at all. So that's very clear in my mind. I know vegans can get enough protein. I had been a vegan for eight years already by then." - Kuntal Joisher Episode 5 of Series 9: Unveiling Vegan Culture Transcript Our guest, an Indian vegan mountaineer and nutrition coach, s…

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90: Breastfeeding and the Dairy Industry: Vegan Motherhood with Journalist, Jessica Scott-Reid (S9) 34:17

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Send us a text "A lot of babies are born with an allergy to the protein in cow's milk that can transfer through breast milk, if you consume dairy as the mother....and a common thing that doctors will tell you to do is to eliminate certain things from your own diet to make the breast milk easier for your child to digest. Dairy {from cows} is one of …

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89: Valentines Special! Lost Loves Reunited with Author, Dr. Richard Sugg 44:21

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Send us a text Valentine's Special! Transcript Dr. Richard Sugg, a connoisseur of animal narratives, joins us to unravel the mystery of dogs' navigational prowess in an exploration of the extraordinary capabilities of our four-legged friends, we delve into historical and modern-day research on animal homing instincts. Guest: Richard Sugg (PhD) is t…

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88: Can You Tell a Vegan by the Way They Dress? with Ashley Byrne Director of Outreach for PETA (S9) 44:55

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Send us a text " I think very often people think that leather is not so bad because they think it's just a byproduct of the meat industry. The fact is that leather is actually a co-product of the meat industry. The cattle industry could not be profitable without the leather industry, they're tied together. It's a co-product." - Ashley Byrne, Direct…

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87: The Vegan Experiment: 31 Days of Plant-Powered Living- Veganuary! with Sandra Hungate (S9) 45:55

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Send us a text "Everyone can pick and choose what they want to do in the program. We don't even measure what they do. We don't track them. There's no vegan police. We just share all the knowledge as much as we can to help them discover all the things, all the benefits, all the types of foods." - Sandra Hungate Episode 2 of Series 9: Unveiling Vegan…

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86: Can Dog Cuddling Influence Reduced Meat Consumption? Care Ethics with Dr. Maurice Hamington (S9) 55:06

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Send us a text "We don't share a lot of things. We don't really share much language with animals. We don't really understand all the instincts of animals, but, we do share embodiment with them. And so that becomes a basis for imagining what their perspective is like, just like it becomes the basis for understanding what's going on with other people…

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85: Crossover Special! All Around Science with Bobby and Maura 38:12

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Send us a text You may remember. Back from October 16th, this last year, 2023. I was a guest on a really great podcast called, All Around Science. It's a really fun podcast hosted by two huge science nerds, that help us learn all sorts of really cool scientific things that are going on right now. I really wanted to introduce you all to Maura and Bo…

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84: How To Build a Bond With a New Dog with Stacey Colino and Jen Golbeck (December Special!) 57:41

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Send us a text December Special #1 ! Transcript What if you could uncover the secrets behind the extraordinary bond between humans and their canine companions? Renowned authors and dog-lovers Jen Golbeck and Stacy Colino join us to explore this fascinating topic in detail. Their latest book, "The Purist Bond: Understanding the Human-Canine Connecti…

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Series 9 Trailer- Unveiling Vegan Culture 7:14

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Send us a text Let me, your host, be your guide as we venture into this exciting journey, where we'll question the cognitive dissonance many animal lovers face when it comes to eating meat. Together, we'll challenge preconceptions, uncover the nitty-gritty of veganism - its culture, diet, and health choices. This isn't about converting you to vegan…

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83: Unmasking COVID-19's Impact on Animal Welfare with Nanette McCann and Corey Regnerus-Kell (S8) 1:08:58

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Send us a text Episode 8 of Series 8: The World of Animal Welfare and Sheltering Transcript This discussion with Nanette McCann, executive director of Homeward Pet Adoption Center, and Corey Regnerus-Kell, general manager for animal services at the Royal New Zealand SPCA, will unmask the various strategic shifts these organizations have undertaken …

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82: Expanding Understanding in Canine Behavior Evaluations with Suzanne Clothier (Part 2) S8 1:12:34

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Send us a text "I prefer to ask people, have you had dogs before? What did you love about them? If you could pull those qualities from that dog, the things you love most about him, what were they? And if you'd had a magic wand what would I like to just tweak a little bit." - Suzanne Clothier Episode 8 of series 8: The World of Animal Welfare and Sh…

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81: Expanding Understanding in Canine Behavior Evaluations with Suzanne Clothier (Part 1) S8 40:55

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Send us a text "So I'm asking very different questions in how I set up the test, because I want to know what is your native response here? Not a trained response, not a prompted response. I'm not begging you or just simply orienting you to me because I'm doing something. I want to know what you do if I just do my thing and you're in the same space.…

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80: Feline Mysteries: An Exploration into "The Magic of Cats" with Writer, Andrew Anderson (October Special #2?!) 28:24

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Send us a text They are so magical and meaningful, and I mean magical in the magical sense. I mean, just as in open your eyes and look at them. Just look at what they are doing and there is difficulty and there is hardship in their lives, but they just carry on.- Andrew Anderson October Special #2 Transcript Today, we have a guest who is here to sh…

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79: Redefining Monsters and Heroes: A Talk with Author, Daniel Kraus (October Special #1?!)) 42:47

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Send us a text October Special! Transcript Have you ever imagined finding yourself inside the belly of a whale, like a bizarre narrative pulled straight out of myth or biblical lore? Allow us to lead you through a captivating conversation with celebrated author Daniel Kraus, as he unravels the themes of his latest gripping novel, Whalefall, a survi…

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78: Speeding Up the System with Kristen Hassen (S8) 1:03:58

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Send us a text It is not about animals. It is not about people. There is not a increase in cruelty and neglect in this country. There is not an increase in horrible dogs. The system is lower functioning than it's been in a long time. It's moving more slowly and it never really worked in the first place. - Kristen Hassen Episode 6 of Series 8 Transc…

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77: The Unhoused Pet Crisis: Co-Sheltering with Jesse Casement and Jessica Gercke (S8) 51:28

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Send us a text Episode 5 of Series 8: The World of Animal Welfare and Sheltering Transcript Discover a groundbreaking initiative between Father Joe's Villages and Helen Woodward Animal Center. This unique collaboration is changing the sheltering landscape and enhancing the lives of both humans and animals by allowing individuals experiencing homele…

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76: Staying Curious: Empowerment and Change in the Dog Training Community with Grisha Stewart and Laurie C. Williams (Special Episode!) 1:19:13

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Send us a text September Special Episode! With Grisha Stewart, best know for her book Ahimsa Dog Training, BAT, and The Grisha Stewart Academy, as well as the remarkable, Laurie C. Williams (The Dog Diva), who has seen it all in her 35 years of dog training. There has been dramatic transformations the dog training industry over the past few decades…

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75: Engage the Public in Your Mission: 5 Strategies with Writer, Arin Greenwood (S8) 49:31

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Send us a text Episode Four in Series 8: The World of Animal Welfare and Sheltering Transcript Have you ever considered the power of storytelling in animal advocacy? We chat with Arin Greenwood, a passionate advocate for animal welfare and a riveting storyteller. In this conversation we explore Arin's experiences in animal welfare journalism, the s…

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74:On The Move: Exploring Companion Animal Transport with Dr. Lori Jervis (S8) 58:55

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Send us a text Episode 3 of Series 8: The World of Animal Welfare and Sheltering Transcript In our discussion, we traverse through Dr. Jervis's intriguing research (Along with Collaborator Laura Bray) on relocating companion animals from the overpopulated regions of the Southern US to the North, a mission that's changing the landscape of animal wel…

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73: Breaking Barriers: Unpacking Access, Attitudes, and Change in Animal Welfare with Ashley Anderson-Mutch (S8) 41:24

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Send us a text Episode 2 of Series 8: The World of Animal Welfare Ashley's insights shed light on the complex challenges faced by underserved communities in the realm of animal welfare. However, it's not all grim. Ashley shares the transformative work being done by Pets for Life. The program extends its services to over 50 cities in the U.S., offer…

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72: 7 Misunderstood Beliefs in Animal Welfare: Myth Busting with Scott Giacoppo (S8) 1:22:27

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Send us a text Episode 1 of Series 8: The World of Animal Sheltering Transcript Ever thought about the misconceptions that surround nuisance wildlife management or how those misconceptions might be affecting policies and attitudes? Join us for a compelling discussion with Scott Giacoppo, Director of National Shelter Outreach for Best Friends Animal…

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71: July Special! Unseen Battle: Françoise Malby-Anthony on Protecting African Wildlife 50:03

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Send us a text We sit down with Françoise Malby-Anthony , acclaimed author and passionate wildlife conservationist. Françoise brings to the table her invaluable experiences at the forefront of animal conservation in South Africa, where she and her late husband Lawrence Anthony created a sanctuary for elephants at the Thula Thula Game Reserve. This …

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Series 8 Trailer and Updates 7:37

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Send us a text Details about upcoming Specials Call to Action- Patreon!- Newsletter The move to Buzzsprout FYI Series 8 info! Full theme music (for those of you who want to rock out) Show Credits⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the Blog! (Guest profiles, book recommendations, trailers and more!) What to start your own podcast in he Animal Advocacy or Animal Welfare S…

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70: Beyond Symbolism: Understanding Animals as Ancestors with Author, Ben Stimpson (S7) 43:33

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Send us a text "...we have a very narrow view of what ancestors actually are. We, we tend to think of them only in terms of blood relations. Instead of the, the vastness of what could potentially be Ancestor." -Ben Stimpson Episode 6 of Series 7: Animals and the Divine Transcript What we Discuss: Uncover the fascinating connections between all spec…

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69: Healing Paws: The Spiritual Impact of Therapy Dogs in Christian Ministries with Heather Frigiola (S7) 43:56

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Send us a text "This is a multispecies ethnography, so I'm not treating them like just objects or tools. I recognize that they're living beings with unique personalities."- Heather Frigiola Episode 5 of Season 7: Animals and the Divine Transcript In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of Canine Ministries, where dogs serve alongside th…

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68: A Christian Perspective on Animal Ethics: Exploring Our Responsibilities Towards Other Creatures with Theologian, Dr. David Clough (S7) 41:57

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Send us a text "Animal killing looks like a very morally serious act. In those rules about sacrifice and consumption of animals in the Old Testament. And then animal sacrifice, is not saying that animal lives don't matter. It's saying quite reverse. Animals are somehow able to mediate nothing less than a sort of relationship between humans and the …

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67: May Special!: Barking Up the Right Tree: Applied Ethology and the Human-Dog Connection with Kim Brophey 58:03

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Send us a text Are we truly giving our furry companions the life they deserve? As pet owners, we often assume that we're providing a safe and comfortable environment for our dogs. However, in this thought-provoking podcast episode, certified dog behavior consultant and author Kim Brophey sheds light on the natural context of animals, particularly d…

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65: Useful Violence with Dr. Anat Ben-Yonatan (S7) 50:29

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Send us a text Episode 2 of Series 7: Animals and The Divine Transcript I'm talking to Anat Ben-Yonatan, a researcher at Tel Aviv University whose research is as fascinating as it is disturbing. But don't let that scare you away, We won't be going into any detailed descriptions of violence, but we are talking about animal slaughter for the purposes…

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64: Animals in World Religions with Author, Dr. Lisa Kemmerer (S7) 52:33

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Send us a text Episode 1 of Series 7: Animals and the Divine Transcript Dr Lisa Kemmerer shares with us the role of animals in a wide range of religions. From deities, tricksters, shapeshifters, emblems and mora agents. Animals are truly one thing that all belief systems have in common. We discuss the value of indigenous teachings and reciprocity a…

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63: EVAT Mini-series (Part 6): Free-Living Cats and Farm Animal Sanctuaries a Round Table with Kris Hill and Dr. Jacqui Sadashige 1:11:19

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Send us a text Part 6: Emerging Voices for Animal in Tourism Conference Mini-Series 2023 Transcript I chat with both Kris Hill and Jacqui Sadashige about their research in Free Living cats and Farm Animal Sanctuaries respectively. And we talk about our takeways from The Emerging Voices For Animals in Tourism Conference. A fun and wide ranging discu…

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62: EVAT Mini-series (Part5): Animal Neighbours Project with Sharmini Julita Paramasivam 51:36

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Send us a text Part 5: Emerging Voices for Animal in Tourism Conference Mini-Series 2023 Transcript We discuss Sharmini' s work with communities near tourist attractions to solves issues of wildlife conflict... those adorable monkeys that the tourists are feeding at the shrine can cause real havoc in surrounding neighborhoods! Guest: Sharmini Julit…

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61: EVAT Mini-series (Part4): Eagle Relatives and Aviary Tours with Bobbie Chew Bigby 38:23

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Send us a text Part 4: Emerging Voices for Animal in Tourism Conference Mini-Series 2023 Transcript I'm talking to researcher and Cherokee Nation citizen Bobby Chew Bigby about her work, studying the tribal led eagle aviary tours in Oklahoma Indian countries. Guest: Bobbie is a storyteller, writer, scholar, educator, polyglot and enthusiast of the …

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