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Species Unite

Species Unite
Animal Welfare
Factory Farming
Animal Rights
Animal Agriculture
Conservation
Animal Testing
Climate Change
Animal Cruelty
Fashion Industry
Sustainability
Agriculture
Biofabrication
Wildlife Conservation
Biofabricate
Veganism
PETA
Animal Dissection
Farmkind
Self-Medication In Animals
Animal Rights Advocacy

Stories that change the way the world treats animals.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes277Founded8 years ago
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"We had to start asking how are we sustainable with the activism in the long run? I think that using humor, using confrontation will get people to look at the things that they normally wouldn't." - Jamie Logan

Whether they are dressed as fish on t... more

"So before I encountered these ideas, whenever I thought about human's relationship to animals, I only thought about the negative parts. I thought the best we could ever achieve would be to maybe erase the impacts we cause and atone for our sins and ... more

"Let's say that you eat meat and you're sitting down and you're biting into a juicy hamburger, and your dining companion turns to you and says, 'Elizabeth, you know that hamburger is actually not made from beef. It's made from golden retrievers.'" – ... more

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"I think something that I learned from doing that was that this is all in our heads, like it's all for show just because there's a security guard that even if he's right in front of you, it doesn't mean you can't just run past him and carry on. Just ... more

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Jamie Logan
Animal rights activist, filmmaker, podcaster, and yogi
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Episode: Jamie Logan and Justina Adorno: Green Goddesses Take New York
Justina Adorno
Actress, storyteller, podcaster, and animal advocate
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Episode: Jamie Logan and Justina Adorno: Green Goddesses Take New York
Cameron Meyer Shorb
Executive Director of Wild Animal Initiative
Wild Animal Initiative
Episode: Cameron Meyer Shorb: Nature Was Never Eden
Dr. Melanie Joy
Psychologist, author, founder of Beyond Carnism
Beyond Carnism
Episode: Dr. Melanie Joy: Why good people don't want to know
Rose Patterson
Co-director of Animal Rising; activist known for open rescues and investigations
Animal Rising
Episode: Rose Patterson: What are we willing to risk when we know suffering is happening?
Todd Friedman
Founder of Arthur's Acres and animal sanctuary advocate
Arthur's Acres
Episode: Todd Friedman: The Pig Who Changed Everything
Dan Shannon
CEO of The Humane League, animal rights activist with extensive experience in advocacy and community building.
The Humane League
Episode: Dan Shannon: How Change Happens
Rebecca Bose
Curator at the Wolf Conservation Center with 25 years of experience in wolf recovery efforts.
Wolf Conservation Center
Episode: Rebecca Bose: Undoing an American Extinction
Gemunu de Silva
Veteran undercover investigator and animal rights advocate
Trax Investigations
Episode: Gemunu de Silva: Industry Standard

Host

Elizabeth Novogratz
Host of Species Unite; lead host handling interviews on animal welfare, conservation, and ethics.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 566 ratings
  • Thoughtful interviews with a range of guests

    One of the best podcasts about animals out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Monkeywire.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hopeful!

    Thank you for a podcast that highlights how we are all connected. The stories fill my heart with hope for a future where animals will no longer be exploited.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scissorsis
    United States7 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    I’m so happy I found this podcast recently. Now I have so many episodes to savor. Elizabeth Novogratz is a terrific interviewer. She asks insightful questions and keeps the conversation lively and engaging. And her guests are many of the people I respect the most who are making this world better for all its inhabitants of other species.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Peters Photography
    United States9 months ago
  • Enlightenment

    Thank you for making this podcast. I am vegan and appreciate the knowledge and support. Living in Indiana without much support.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Little one eyed Jack
    United States9 months ago
  • Great animal welfare resource!!

    Digs deep into a wide variety of animal welfare issues to invite learning, empathy and change. The tone of the podcast is consistently calm and nonjudgmental with guests dedicated to making a better world for animals. Inspiring! Thank you for all that you do Species Unite!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hg🐈‍⬛
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful, insightful interviews and diverse guest roster.
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Gemunu de Silva: Industry Standard
Q: How do you see this album impacting listeners?
He hopes it will engage people outside the traditional animal rights audience and provoke thought and action regarding animal welfare.
Gemunu de Silva: Industry Standard
Q: What inspired you to create this album?
Gemunu mentions that his inspiration came from a desire to document not just the visuals of animal suffering but also the sounds that accompany these environments, as many of those sounds stayed with him over the years.
Gemunu de Silva: Industry Standard
Q: Can you tell us about your latest project and what it is?
Gemunu discusses his latest project, an album titled "Industry Standard," that explores the sounds of animal exploitation collected during his investigations, aiming to raise awareness through a unique auditory experience.
Gail Eisnitz: Out of Sight
Q: What are some of the positive changes you've seen over the past few decades?
Despite overwhelming negativity, Gail shares successes such as a significant reduction in veal production and increased congressional funding for the enforcement of humane slaughter laws.
Gail Eisnitz: Out of Sight
Q: Will you explain for people who don't know what line speeds are, and what's happened with line speeds, especially recently?
Line speed refers to the speed at which animals are supposed to be humanely handled before slaughter, and recently it has drastically increased, resulting in many animals being processed while fully conscious.

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A thoughtful, ethics-forward show exploring how humans interact with animals across wild, domestic, and consumer contexts. Conversations frequently center on animal welfare, conservation, and practical pathways to reduce suffering, often through science, policy, and community action. Guests range from researchers and activists to sanctuary founders and industry critics, offering grounded anecdotes and actionable takeaways for listeners who want to understand how individual and collective choices impact nonhuman lives. A standout aspect is the steady emphasis on compassionate action that doesn't require simple dietary shifts, plus a willingness to tackle controversial tactics and systemic change with clarity and empathy.

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1. Jamie Logan
2. Justina Adorno
3. Cameron Meyer Shorb
4. Dr. Melanie Joy
5. Rose Patterson
6. Todd Friedman
7. Dan Shannon
8. Rebecca Bose

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