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Knowing Animals

Josh Milburn
Animal Rights
Critical Animal Studies
Climate Crisis
Gaza
War Crimes
Ecocide
Animal Ethics
Sociology
Anthropocentrism
Human-Animal Relations
Animal Studies
Human Rights Violations
Capitalocene
Plant-Based Transition
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'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

Dr Dustin Crummet is an Affiliate Instructor in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington Tacoma and the Executive Director of the Insect Institute, a non-profit organization that critically explores insects in... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dr. Matti Wilks
A social and developmental psychologist who is a reader in psychology at the University of Edinburgh.
University of Edinburgh
Episode: Episode 240: Children's moral circles with Matti Wilks
Stanislav Roudavski
Designer and academic leading the Deep Design Lab
University of Melbourne
Episode: Episode 239: More-than-human design with Stanislav Roudavski
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

Host

Josh Milburn
Host of Knowing Animals

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 180 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 States4 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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Episode 239: More-than-human design with Stanislav Roudavski
Q: How can people find out more about your work?
Most of Dr. Roudavski's publications can be found on Google Scholar and academia.edu, along with the Deep Design Lab wiki.
Episode 239: More-than-human design with Stanislav Roudavski
Q: What kind of futures on this Three Horizons Framework do you see for these alpine dingoes?
In the near future, local dingo populations will likely face extinction unless new management techniques are adopted.
Episode 239: More-than-human design with Stanislav Roudavski
Q: Can you introduce us to alpine dingos?
Dingoes have been present in Australia for about 12,000 years, and have developed habits that distinguish them from desert dingoes.
Episode 239: More-than-human design with Stanislav Roudavski
Q: What is design here?
Design is a means of finding better ways to live, not just limited to buildings, which also applies to non-human life forms' interactions with their environments.
Episode 239: More-than-human design with Stanislav Roudavski
Q: Can you start by telling us what led you to work on this topic?
Dr. Roudavski explains that his motivation is to achieve better outcomes for all forms of life, focusing on design that benefits non-humans.

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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. Dr. Jack Waverley
2. Dr. Rimona Afana
3. Dr. Matti Wilks
4. Stanislav Roudavski
5. Thom van Dooren
6. Juliette Waterman
7. Dr. Pablo Castello
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