The Animal Turn
Claudia HirtenfelderAnimals are increasingly at the forefront of research questions – Not as shadows to human stories, or as beings we want to understand biologically, or for purely our benefit – but as beings who have histories, stories, and geographies of their own. Each season is set around themes with each episode unpacking a particular animal turn concept and its significance therein. Join Claudia Hirtenfelder a... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 119 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesNatureScience | |||
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In this episode we continue our focus on methodology by talking with Frederick L. Brown about how he used municipal archives to conduct his more-than-human history of Seattle. We discuss everything from petitions to bylaws, pound records, council min... more
In this episode we switch gears toward considering historical methods. Sean Kheraj and Jennifer Bonnell come onto the show to discuss their edited book Traces of The Animal Past and together with Claudia they delve into some of the ways environmental... more
Jules Skotnes-Brown joins Claudia on the show to discuss how segregating logics were used to govern humans and animals in South Africa’s history. This includes everything from Addo’s elephants being driven, enclosed, and “tamed”, to Kalahari San peop... more
Harriet Ritvo discusses animals and taxonomy, unfurling the ways in which animals are categorised scientifically and in everyday vernacular. She unfurls what this might mean for how we know animals and the ways in which we understand and write their... more
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- This podcast helped me through my masters
I listened to almost every episode available during my masters, and it was an incredible resource. I’m so appreciative of the Claudia and all the amazing, in depth, and critical conversations about animals with experts and scholars she is able to share with the world. Truly such a thought provoking podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Jolly Person
United States3 months ago - A true gift to learners in the critical animal studies space
I love this podcast. The speakers and ideas have seriously and truly deepened my understanding of critical animal studies, animal geography, and more. I am more and more committed to animal justice in my life and work and learning through this podcast has been a robust support.
Apple Podcasts5animal futures
Canada4 months ago An excellent project aiming to make nonhuman animals and their visible/invisible roles in society visible (heard?) in multiple ways.
Podchaser510 months agoVeggyAcademicI am a huge fan of this podcast and it has been invaluable to me as I have shifted my research into multispecies ethnography. I have listened to all the episodes, some twice, and I also assign them in my classes and workshops. Claudia is also an excellent interviewer!
Podchaser5a year agonehavora1The Animal Turn is a thought-provoking and insightful podcast that explores human-animal relations through diverse disciplinary lenses. As a PhD student engaging with animal studies, this podcast has personally been very instrumental in expanding my perspectives, challenging anthropocentric assumptions, and encouraging deeper reflections on the ways we engage with animals in both research and everyday life. It is equally valuable for a wider audience, including those simply curious about animal ... more
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Apple Podcasts | #217 | United States/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #17 | Canada/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #153 | Canada/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #227 |  United Kingdom/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #99 |  Italy/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #216 |  Australia/Science/Social Sciences |
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Across episodes, the show explores how humans relate to nonhuman beings through themes like animal politics, ethics, representation, and culture. Conversations blend philosophy, law, and media studies with interdisciplinary guests to reveal how animals are imagined, governed, and cared for within human systems. Noteworthy is the consistent turn toward multispecies inclusion, critical rethinking of rights and welfare, and the use of creative and scientific frames (poetry, design, film) to expand public understanding. The format often pairs scholars with practitioners to translate theory into concrete, real-world examples, making this a strong fit for listeners who want academically rigorous, conversation-driven exploration of animal studies ... more
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1. Jennifer Bonnell
2. Sean Kheraj
3. Jules Skotnes-Brown
4. Harriet Ritvo
5. Susan Nance
6. Erica Hill
7. Sandra Swart
8. Charlotte Blattner
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