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Knowing Animals

Josh Milburn
Critical Animal Studies
Climate Crisis
Animal Ethics
Sociology
Anthropocentrism
Human-Animal Relations
Capitalocene
Plant-Based Transition
Animal Studies
Red Kites
Animal Activism
Animal Rights
Sentience
Childhood Studies
Biodiversity Crisis
Gender Studies
Speculative Fiction
Farmed Animals
Literary Animal Studies
Feminist Philosophy

Knowing Animals is a regular 20 minutes podcast about all things related to animals and ethics; animals and the law; animals and politics; and animal advocacy. It features interviews with academic and animal advocates. It is available free so enjoy!

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This episode's guest is Dr Rimona Afana. Rimona is a Romanian-Palestinian academic, as well as an activist and multimedia artist. Her research addresses war crimes, crimes against humanity, crimes against nature, and crimes against nonhuman animals. ... more

Dr Matti Wilks is a social and developmental psychologist who is a reader in psychology at the University of Edinburgh. Her work explores people’s moral motivation and actions. This includes lots of work that will be of interest to listeners, includi... more

This episode's guest is Dr Stanislav Roudavski, who is a designer and academic. He leads Deep Design Lab, a research and creative collective that focuses on design for and with nonhuman beings. He is also a Senior Lecturer in Digital Architectural De... more

Today’s guest is Thom van Dooren. Thom is a Professor of Environmental Humanities and the Deputy Director of the Sydney Environment Institute at the University of Sydney. He summarizes his own interdisciplinary work as being about understanding and c... more

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Recent Guests

Thom van Dooren
Professor of Environmental Humanities and Deputy Director of the Sydney Environment Institute at the University of Sydney
Sydney University
Episode: Episode 238: Snail stories with Thom Van Dooren
Juliette Waterman
Zooarchaeologist studying the archaeology of wild animals in Britain, with a particular interest in birds.
University of Reading
Episode: Episode 237: The history of red kites in Britain with Juliette Waterman
Dr. Pablo Castello
Research fellow in the Animal Law and Policy Program at Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School
Episode: Episode 236: The Fabric of Zoodemocracy with Pablo Castello
Charlotte Wrigley
Post-doctoral researcher at the Greenhouse Centre for Environmental Humanities
University of Stavanger
Episode: Episode 235: Mammoth Blood with Charlotte Wrigley
Chloë Taylor
Professor of Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Alberta and expert in critical animal studies
University of Alberta
Episode: Episode 234: Gender and animals with Chloë Taylor
Dr. Richard Twine
Reader of sociology at Edge Hill University and author of 'The Climate Crisis and Other Animals'
Edge Hill University
Episode: Episode 233: Animals and the climate crisis with Richard Twine
Dr. Lisa Bauer
Scientific Manager of the Panel on Planetary Thinking Project at the University of Giessen, with a PhD on Literary Animal Studies.
University of Giessen
Episode: Episode 232: Postanimal companion species with Liza Bauer
Jonathan Birch
Professor at the Department of Philosophy, Logic, and Scientific Method at the London School of Economics and Political Science
London School of Economics and Political Science
Episode: Episode 231: The edge of sentience with Jonathan Birch
Samantha Vice
A distinguished professor of philosophy at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Wits University
Episode: Episode 230: Animal Beauty with Samantha Vice

Host

Josh Milburn
Host and creator focusing on animal ethics and related issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 176 ratings
  • Inspiring

    I really enjoy the intellectual analysis in these podcasts. I have just listened to the cheese paradox episode with Devon Doherty. Devon was so articulate about the issue and really made the topic zing. Excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Class b
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • opened up a whole new world

    I am a lifelong vegetarian/vegan, and a non-academic—or “layperson” if you will—who only recently discovered the world of animal studies scholarship, thanks in part to this podcast. (I knew there had to be more than just vegan pop culture! It’s a desert out there for the inquisitive, critical thinker who is disillusioned with the same old rhetoric and vegan capitalistic consumerism…) I’m not much of a podcast listener, but whenever I happen to play this one, I am fastidiously note-taking, cross-... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    camellia schinner
    United States2 years ago
  • Best podcast on animal studies

    Highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dinsil
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Wonderful Podcast

    I have listened to this podcast for many years. It is consistently fantastic. I have learned so much about Animal Studies from many scholars. The hosts, originally Siobhan O’Sullivan, and now Josh Milburn, are thoughtful, super smart, attentive interviewers. I so appreciate both of them. Their styles are different, but they both follow a tried-and-true format that packs a lot of content into a fairly short podcast.

    Currently, this is my favorite podcast in the realm of consideration of non-hum... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mychael McNeeley
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent podcast, covers a wide range of topics and is very illuminating

    Podcast Addict
    5
    TianyiQ
    4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of intellectual analysis provided in episodes, noting the articulate discussions that elevate complex issues. Many find themselves inspired to engage with scholarly material on animal studies and express gratitude for the podcast's educational content. The production quality is often highlighted, enhancing the listening experience, though a few mention minor distractions from the host's speaking style. Overall, the feedback reflects a highly positive reception of the content and its relevance to ongoing discussions around animal welfare and rights.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 238: Snail stories with Thom Van Dooren
Q: If you had the power to change one thing about the human-non-human animal relationship, what would it be?
I would cultivate a sense of wonder and appreciation for the diversity of animal lives.
Episode 238: Snail stories with Thom Van Dooren
Q: What do you think is the most important thing that academics can do for animals?
To take animals seriously in their work and engage with all people who think seriously about understanding them.
Episode 238: Snail stories with Thom Van Dooren
Q: If you had to name one animal studies scholar who's had a big impact on you, who would it be?
I would say Donna Haraway, as she has shaped my thinking in many ways.
Episode 238: Snail stories with Thom Van Dooren
Q: Can you recall the first piece of pro-animal scholarship you ever read?
Peter Singer was the first philosopher I read writing about animals, but Val Plumwood was the first person whose work resonated with me.
Episode 238: Snail stories with Thom Van Dooren
Q: Can you start by telling us what led you to writing this book?
The book emerged from time spent researching other books in Hawaii, where I became interested in critically endangered snails.

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Content primarily centers around the ethical, legal, and political dimensions of animal advocacy, engaging with a diverse array of academic perspectives. Episodes include conversations with leading scholars and practitioners on topics such as extinction studies, the philosophy of animal rights, urban wildlife, and the intersectionality of gender and animal ethics, reflecting a commitment to both academic rigor and accessibility. This approach not only educates listeners about critical issues facing both human and non-human animals, but also encourages a broader understanding of the relationships between species in contemporary society.

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1. Thom van Dooren
2. Juliette Waterman
3. Dr. Pablo Castello
4. Charlotte Wrigley
5. Chloë Taylor
6. Dr. Richard Twine
7. Dr. Lisa Bauer
8. Jonathan Birch

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