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Knowing Animals

Josh Milburn
Animal Rights
Critical Animal Studies
Climate Crisis
Gaza
War Crimes
Ecocide
Animal Ethics
Sociology
Human-Animal Relations
Anthropocentrism
Animal Studies
Human Rights Violations
Plant-Based Transition
Capitalocene
Red Kites
Animal Welfare
Children's Moral Judgments
Military Action
Animal Suffering
Animal Activism

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 features two guests. Dr Eze Paez is a returning guest; he first appeared on the podcast back in 2018. Eze is Tenure-Track Professor in Jurisprudence and Bioethics of Pompeu Fabra Universityin Barcelona. He works on questions in moral and... more

This episode's returning guest is Professor Claire Parkinson, Professor of Culture, Communication and Screen Studies at Edge Hill University in the UK. She's also the Co-Director of the university's Centre for Human Animal Studies, which she establis... more

Today's guest is Zara-Louise Stubbs. Zara is a researcher at the University of York, where she is reading for a PhD in Contemporary Literature. Her thesis is entitled Eating Bodies, Assembling Selves: The Uncanny Gastronomic in Contemporary Women's L... more

Dr Walter Veit is a lecturer in philosophy at the University of Reading in the UK. His research concerns the philosophy of science, the philosophy of mind, and applied ethics, and his books include Modelling Evolution and What Are Zoos For?, the latt... more

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Recent Guests

Eze Paez
Returning guest; tenure-track professor in jurisprudence and bioethics at Pompeu Fabra University
Pompeu Fabra University
Episode: Episode 248: Sentientist political liberalism with Eze Paez and Pablo Magaña
Pablo Magaña
New guest; Irish Research Council postdoctoral fellow at Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Episode 248: Sentientist political liberalism with Eze Paez and Pablo Magaña
Claire Parkinson
Professor of culture, communication and screen studies at Edge Hill University; co-director of the University Centre for Human Animal Studies
Edge Hill University
Episode: Episode 247: Animal activism on film with Claire Parkinson
Zara-Louise Stubbs
PhD student at the University of York
University of York
Episode: Episode 246: The Uncanny Gastronomic with Zara-Louise Stubbs
Walter Veit
Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Reading; author of A Philosophy for the Science of Animal Consciousness
University of Reading
Episode: Episode 245: Animal consciousness with Walter Veit
Dustin Crummett
Executive director of the Insect Institute; affiliate instructor at University of Washington Tacoma
Insect Institute; University of Washington Tacoma
Episode: Episode 244: Insect farming with Dustin Crummett
Doris Schneeberger
Research associate at the Institute for Change Management and Management Development, Vienna University of Economics and Business; author of Envisioning a Better Future for Nonhuman Animals
Vienna University of Economics and Business; Author
Episode: Episode 243: Future animal rights declarations with Doris Schneeberger
Dr. Jack Waverley
Senior Lecturer in Fashion Marketing
University of Manchester
Episode: Episode 242: Animals and DEI with Jack Waverley
Dr. Rimona Afana
A Romanian-Palestinian academic, activist, and multimedia artist whose research tackles war crimes, ecocide, and the impact of armed conflict on non-human animals.
Episode: Episode 241: Animals in Gaza with Rimona Afana

Host

Josh Milburn
Host of Knowing Animals

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 179 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 Kingdoma year 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 States3 years ago
  • Best podcast on animal studies

    Highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dinsil
    United Kingdom4 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 States5 years ago
  • Excellent podcast, covers a wide range of topics and is very illuminating

    Podcast Addict
    5
    TianyiQ
    5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the intellectual depth and thorough exploration of topics related to animal studies.
There are critiques regarding audio quality in earlier episodes, but these have improved over time.
The podcast is recognized for its engaging format, valuable insights, and well-researched discussions from knowledgeable guests.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 246: The Uncanny Gastronomic with Zara-Louise Stubbs
Q: And do you think that these stories, this encounter with fiction, can have the power to change people's relationships with food, people's attitudes about food, people's approach to food?
Yes, these weird fiction narratives engage the body and affect, making readers feel the stories in their stomachs, which helps alter perceptions and potentially influence attitudes toward food and the animals involved in its production.
Episode 243: Future animal rights declarations with Doris Schneeberger
Q: How can people find out more about your work, including your activist efforts?
A simple online search of her name will surface her academic and activist work.
Episode 243: Future animal rights declarations with Doris Schneeberger
Q: What are you working on next?
Projects include focusing on animals and business ethics, a special issue in Journal of Business Ethics, an edited volume on anti-speciesism for general audiences, and expanding NGO work with Transformation Austria.
Episode 243: Future animal rights declarations with Doris Schneeberger
Q: If you had to name one animal studies scholar who had a big impact on you, who would it be?
She names three figures (Pablo Castelló, Claudia Hirtenfelder, Nico Müller) as inspirational, highlighting a collaborative and activist-tinged scholarly community.
Episode 243: Future animal rights declarations with Doris Schneeberger
Q: What is the most important thing academics can do for animals?
Advocate for visibility beyond academia by engaging in third-mission activities—media, public talks, and popular writings—to make scholarly insights accessible and influential in public discourse.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knowing Animals

What is Knowing Animals about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focuses on various intersections of animal studies, ethics, and advocacy, highlighting significant scholarly contributions to our understanding of animal welfare and rights. Episodes often feature expert guests who discuss topics ranging from the moral implications of animal inclusion in diversity frameworks to the political philosophy surrounding animal rights. This podcast is designed to enhance listeners' understanding of complex animal issues, making it accessible to both academics and laypeople. Its commitment to shedding light on underrepresented voices within animal discourse, along with a brief episode format, makes it a compelling resource for anyone interested in deepening their knowledge about human-animal relationships and ethic... more

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1. Eze Paez
2. Pablo Magaña
3. Claire Parkinson
4. Zara-Louise Stubbs
5. Walter Veit
6. Dustin Crummett
7. Doris Schneeberger
8. Dr. Jack Waverley

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