
Ethnocynology is the study of dogs in human cultural contexts. This podcast, hosted by anthropologist and comedian David Ian Howe, explores the history and archaeology of dogs, the roles of dogs in modern media, and the latest findings from archaeology in general.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 49 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationHistory | |||

In this solo episode, David shares stories from two unforgettable weeks in Wyoming—from excavating an ancient Bison antiquus at the Willow Springs archaeological site to spending a day tracking wolves in Yellowstone National Park with wildlife guide ... more
In this episode of Ethnocynology, David continues his conversation with Bradley Rydholm of Nature Is Not Metal to discuss animal cognition, ecology, and humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Bradley shares the story behind his popular Insta... more
In this episode of Ethnocynology, David sits down with Bradley Rydholm of Nature Is Not Metal to discuss animal cognition, ecology, and humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Bradley shares the story behind his popular Instagram page, his wo... more
In this episode of Ethnocynology, David chats with friend of the show Dr. Alyce Cannon, who is an expert in classics and dogs in the classical world.
The discussion begins with an overview of Alyce’s research an ancient Greece and how dogs appear in... more
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I’m very interested in dogs so I’ve listened to most of the episodes. And while I’ve learned a couple things, the host is trying so hard to sound like a cool bro that it becomes hard to endure. He’s often very scattered, and he laughs at super inappropriate things— A LOT. For instance, he’ll relate some horrific incident from the civil war, and giggle like a twelve year old. What are you laughing at? I’m not against dark humor, but humor requires jokes. Simply relating an atrocity is not a joke.... more
I find this podcast so wonderfully soothing and I love hearing anything that David Ian Howe has to say about dogs, archaeology and science - and the Children of Men episode was no way as bad as he believes it is ;)
Honestly, so fun to listen to a podcast about my favourite animal - dogs.
David Ian Howe and his guests are engaging, funny and absolutely brilliant. This podcast is quickly becoming a favorite. The content is honest, sincere and informative.
As a fan of Wyoming archaeology and a fan of his past show, looking forward to listening. He also has a funny instagram account.
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A analytically minded show focused on dogs within human cultures, history, and archaeology. Episodes frequently center on dog domestication, canine roles in ancient societies, and how new archaeological methods reshape our understanding of humanity's relationship with dogs. Notable is the blend of scholarly expertise with accessible, sometimes humorous storytelling, plus a passion for educating the public about science and ethnocynology. Listeners likely include archaeology enthusiasts, dog lovers, and professionals seeking approachable explanations of complex findings, along with opportunities for collaborations, speaking opportunities, and educational partnerships.
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Ethnocynology launched 2 years ago and published 49 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Ethnocynology include:
1. Bradley Rydholm
2. Alyce Cannon
3. Anjali Ranadive
4. Jesse Tune
5. Spencer Pelton
6. Carlton Gover
7. Shane Miller
8. Todd Surovell
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