All Episodes
The Deal with Animals with Marika S. Bell — 171 episodes
153. World Building with Animals: Madelena Mañetto Quick on Multispecies narratives
152. Captivity at Home: Jessica Pierce on Dogs and Moral Responsibility
151. Let Your Dog Choose with Victoria Stilwell on Agency, Stress, and Home Environments (S16)
150. Building the Future of Animal Advocacy: PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 5/5
149. The Science/Advocacy Tension: PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 4/5
148. What Actually Changes Behaviour: PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 3/5
147. Why Adults Get Stuck: PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2/5
146. How We Learn to See Animals: PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference ep. 1/5
145. Patreon Bonus Content Preview! From Dogfighting to Rabies to Runaway Dogs: Clips from Past Guests
144. Engineered for Exploitation with Amber Canavan (S16)
143. The Captivity of Fishes with Dr. Culum Brown
142. Creating a Multispecies Community with Animal Welfare Scientist, Lauri Torgerson-White (S16)
141. Where Primates Go to Heal with Primatologist Andy Gray
140. Choice and Control with Applied Behavior Scientist, Dr. Susan Friedman
139. Spring Special! With Dr. Patricia McConnell on on Solving Murders and Herding Dogs
The Captivity Question: Series 16 Trailer and Series 15 Wrap Up
138. Crows, Cuckoos, and the Evolution of Avian Communication with researchers Kaeli Swift and Will Feeney
Consciousness in Animals: Intentionality Dialogues - Descript
137. Under Rocks and Soil: Cutting-Edge Discoveries in Reptile Communication with Dr. Emily Taylor and Dr. Julia Riley(S15)
136. New Year Special! The Future of Scientific Ethics: Trust and Transparency in Animal Research with Dr. Nuno Henrique Franco
135. What We Hear When We Listen: Exploring Intuitive Bonds with Animals with Maribeth Decker (S15)
134. Words That Shape Perception: Animals in Language with Dr. Nuno Franco (S15)
133. Speaking Across Species: Human–Chimpanzee Conversation with Dr. Mary Lee Jensvold (S15)
Animal Communications (Series 15 Trailer)
132. Staying Curious: Empowerment and Change in the Dog Training Community with Grisha Stewart and Laurie C. Williams (Archived Ep. 76)
131. Barking Up the Right Tree: Applied Ethology and the Human-Dog Connection with Kim Brophey (Archived Ep. 67)
130. Conservation Detection Dogs with Kayla Fratt of Conservation (Archived Ep 13)
129. Predation in Practice with Simone Müller (Archived from Series 4: The Animal Protagonist)
128. The Culture of Free Living Dogs with Sindhoor Pangal (Archived Ep. 49/S6. The Animal Protagonist )
127. Its All About The Dogs...with Clive Wynne (Archived- Special Ep 27)
126. Dog Bites: The Fallout and Emotional Toll with Dr. Sara Owczarczak-Garstecka (Archived from Ep 6. Series 1- Health and Wellbeing)
125. Aggression in Dogs with Suzanne Clothier (Archived from the AiD Conference 2022)
Trailer for Series 14: The Dog's Days of Summer
124. What Can a Matriarchal Society Teach Us About Sex and Compassion? A Bonobo Perspective with Dr. Lori Gruen (S13)
123. Are We Turning Marine Mammals into Breeding Machines? with Dr. Lori Marino (S13)
122. What Sparks Change in Our View of Animals? PHAIR 2025 with Dr. Matti Wilks and Dr Luke Mcguire
121. Is the Joy of Sex Common Across Species? with Dr. Jonathan Balcombe (S13)
120. Should We Rethink Dog Neutering? Behavioral Insights from Dr. Stanley Coren (S13)
119. April Special! What Does the Future Hold for Human-Animal Studies? with Dr. Ken Shapiro
118. What Happens When Feral Horses Use Contraception? with Dr. Cassandra Nunez (S13)
117. Can Feminism and Veganism Challenge Patriarchy? A Conversation with Carol J. Adams (S13)
116. Creative Courtship: Lessons from Animal Others with Author, Dr. Carol Gigliotti (S13)
115. The Genitalia Arms Race! with Dr. Patty Brennan (S13)
114. Let's Save the Strays! with Dr. Amy Shroff (Special Episode)
Sex and Animals- Trailer Series 13
113. The Animal Turn Crossover ...with Carol Gigliotti and Claudia Hirtenfelder (S12)
112. A Very Banksy Roundtable with Claudia Hirtenfelder and Shannon Johnstone
111. December Special! What a Chicken Knows...with Author, Sy Montgomery
110. Are Children's Stories the Key to Animal Empathy? with Children's Entertainer, Sukey Molloy (S12)
109. How Do Aboriginal and Bengali Stories Shape Cultural Understanding of Nature? with Dipanwita Pal, PhD. (S12)
108. Where Imagery and Poetry Meet with Gordon Meade (S12)
107. October Special! Ghost Dogs and The Anthropology of Paranormal Pets with Researcher and Author, Jen Golbeck
106. How Can Poetry Drive Change for National Animal Rights Day with Natasha Matsaert and Julie Knopp (S12)
105. What Can Animals Tell Us About Ancient Egypt? with PhD, Linda Evans (S12: Animals in Art and Culture)
Series Twelve Trailer- Animals in Art and Culture
104. Exploring Hinduism, Dairy & Mother Cow with Yamini Narayanan (Featured Ep.66/S7)
Season Two: Trailer and Updates!
103. The 101st Step (S11: Animal of the Maui Wildfires)
102. Our Kuleana (S11: Animals of the Maui Wildfires)
101. Burn Zone (S11: Animals of the Maui Wildfires)
100. The Spark (S11: Animals of the Maui Wildfires)
Animals of the Maui Wildfires Trailer Series 11
99. Reintroductions and Management with Dr Liz Peterson, Dr. Julie Young, and Dr. Rachel Chock (S10)
98. Innovations Underfoot and Overhead: Road Ecology with Sandra Jacobson and Julia Kintsch (S10)
97. Urbanization and Industrialization (It's Effects on Behavior and Cognition) with Dr. Kathleen Church and Dr. Lauren Stanton (S10)
96. Earth, Wind, and Water: Conflict and Co-Existence with Dr. Misty McPhee, Dr. Bruce Schulte, and Dr. Mauricio Cantor (S10)
95. Sensory Pollution with Dr. Brett Seymoure and Dr. Jennifer Phillips (S10)
94. Rapid Environmental Change with Dr. Rachel Blakey and Dr. Kasey Fowler-Finn (S10)
Anthropogenic Behavior Change- Trailer Series 10
93: Human Relevant Testing: A Conversation on Enhancing Human Health and Animal Welfare with Dr. Aysha Akhtar (S9)
92: Speciesism and The Chicken Encounter That Changed Everything with Pattrice Jones of VINE Animal Sanctuary (S9)
91: Four Steps to Reach Peak Performance with Mountaineer, Kuntal Joisher (S9)
90: Breastfeeding and the Dairy Industry: Vegan Motherhood with Journalist, Jessica Scott-Reid (S9)
89: Valentines Special! Lost Loves Reunited with Author, Dr. Richard Sugg
88: Can You Tell a Vegan by the Way They Dress? with Ashley Byrne Director of Outreach for PETA (S9)
87: The Vegan Experiment: 31 Days of Plant-Powered Living- Veganuary! with Sandra Hungate (S9)
86: Can Dog Cuddling Influence Reduced Meat Consumption? Care Ethics with Dr. Maurice Hamington (S9)
85: Crossover Special! All Around Science with Bobby and Maura
84: How To Build a Bond With a New Dog with Stacey Colino and Jen Golbeck (December Special!)
Series 9 Trailer- Unveiling Vegan Culture
83: Unmasking COVID-19's Impact on Animal Welfare with Nanette McCann and Corey Regnerus-Kell (S8)
82: Expanding Understanding in Canine Behavior Evaluations with Suzanne Clothier (Part 2) S8
81: Expanding Understanding in Canine Behavior Evaluations with Suzanne Clothier (Part 1) S8
80: Feline Mysteries: An Exploration into "The Magic of Cats" with Writer, Andrew Anderson (October Special #2?!)
79: Redefining Monsters and Heroes: A Talk with Author, Daniel Kraus (October Special #1?!))
78: Speeding Up the System with Kristen Hassen (S8)
77: The Unhoused Pet Crisis: Co-Sheltering with Jesse Casement and Jessica Gercke (S8)
76: Staying Curious: Empowerment and Change in the Dog Training Community with Grisha Stewart and Laurie C. Williams (Special Episode!)
75: Engage the Public in Your Mission: 5 Strategies with Writer, Arin Greenwood (S8)
74:On The Move: Exploring Companion Animal Transport with Dr. Lori Jervis (S8)
73: Breaking Barriers: Unpacking Access, Attitudes, and Change in Animal Welfare with Ashley Anderson-Mutch (S8)
72: 7 Misunderstood Beliefs in Animal Welfare: Myth Busting with Scott Giacoppo (S8)
71: July Special! Unseen Battle: Françoise Malby-Anthony on Protecting African Wildlife
Series 8 Trailer and Updates
70: Beyond Symbolism: Understanding Animals as Ancestors with Author, Ben Stimpson (S7)
69: Healing Paws: The Spiritual Impact of Therapy Dogs in Christian Ministries with Heather Frigiola (S7)
68: A Christian Perspective on Animal Ethics: Exploring Our Responsibilities Towards Other Creatures with Theologian, Dr. David Clough (S7)
67: May Special!: Barking Up the Right Tree: Applied Ethology and the Human-Dog Connection with Kim Brophey
65: Useful Violence with Dr. Anat Ben-Yonatan (S7)
64: Animals in World Religions with Author, Dr. Lisa Kemmerer (S7)
63: EVAT Mini-series (Part 6): Free-Living Cats and Farm Animal Sanctuaries a Round Table with Kris Hill and Dr. Jacqui Sadashige
62: EVAT Mini-series (Part5): Animal Neighbours Project with Sharmini Julita Paramasivam
61: EVAT Mini-series (Part4): Eagle Relatives and Aviary Tours with Bobbie Chew Bigby
60: EVAT Mini-series (Part3) : Media Portrayal of Animals in Tourism with Eveline Baptistella
59: EVAT Mini-Series (Part 2): Animal Law in Pakistan with Altamush Saeed
58: Emerging Voices For Animals in Tourism Conference Miniseries (Part 1): Animal Experience International with Nora Livingstone
Series Seven Trailer/Updates/Announcements
57: Valentines Special!: Furry Fandom with Victoria Gersdorf
56: Friend-sheep with Guest Host Nanette McCann (S6)
55: Grief in Other than Human Animals with Dr. Barbara J. King (S6)
54: Shh- The Orcas are Hunting: The Quiet Sound Project with Rachel Aronson (Part 2)
53: Saving Coal Creek with Sally Lawrence (Part 1)
52: Predation in Practice with Simone Müller (S6)
51: Canid Olfaction and Our Shared Umwelt with Dr. Simon Gadbois (S6)
50: New Year's Special- Recognizing and Overcoming Compassion Fatigue with Hilary Hager (Encore (Ep: 7))
49: The Culture of Free Living Dogs with Sindhoor Pangal (S6)
48: Underwater Bioacoustics with Dr. Michelle Fournet (S6)
47: Expressions of Emotion in Animals with Dr. Mariska Kret (S6)
Series 6 Trailer: The Animal Protagonist
46: Idaho Wolves and The Young Voices of Reason with Cindy Su and Michel Liao (S5)
45: Family Matters with Jen Shryock and Helen St. Pierre (S5)
44: Animals and Domestic Violence with Therese Lilliesköld (S5)
43: October Special! The Beagle Project with Lindsey Hamrick, HSUS
42: Engaging Children and Animals - Fanimal with Carol Kline and Nora Livingstone (S5)
41: Lynda Korimboccus The Peppa Pig Paradox (S5)
40: Aggression in Dogs Con Mini-Series: A Dog's World with Marco Adda Part 4
39: Aggression in Dogs Con Mini-Series: with Jessica Wheatcraft, CDBC, CPDT-KA Part 5
38: Aggression in Dogs Con Mini-Series: with Suzanne Clothier Part 4
36: Aggression in Dogs Con Mini-Series: with Laura Monaco Torelli Part 3
37: Raising Children and Dogs with Colleen Pelar, CPDT(S5)
35: Aggression in Dogs Con Mini-Series: with Dr. Amber Batson Part 2
34: Aggression in Dogs Conference Mini-Series: with Michael Shikashio, CDBC Part 1
33: Equine Assisted Emotional Learning with Michelle Atterby (S5)
32: Animal Advocacy in The Classroom with Mike Farley (S5)
31: Attitudes Towards Animals with Matti Wilks (S5)
Series 5 Trailer- Children and Other Animals
E30: Environmental Justice with Akisha Townsend-Eaton
E29: Your Wild Neighbors with Alyssa Ellison
E28: Animal Care Deserts, Accessibility and Love with CARE CEO, James Evans
E27: Summer Special! with Clive Wynne Its all about the dogs...
E26: Pets in Poverty: Pet Retention and Housing with Amanda Arrington, Senior Director or HSUS' Pets for Life
E25: Falconry with Silvia Mutterle
E24: Companion Animals for Reform and Equity with COO Jen Evans
E23: Hunting Women: Exploring a hunter's perspective on killing, providing, and connection to the natural world with Sue Alexander
E22: Ecofeminism and Entangled Empathy with Lori Gruen
E21: Spring Special! Hal Herzog: On the the Past, Present, and Future of Anthrozoology
E20: A Discussion with Jasmin Singer, Part 2: Animal Advocacy Activist and Editor of Antiracism in Animal Advocacy: Igniting Cultural Transformation
E19: Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law- A Chat with Author, Mary Roach
E18: Breaking Stereotypes and Talking About Cats with The TrapKing, Sterling Davis
E17: The Civet Lovers Club with Phd Candidate, Jes Hooper
E16: Antiracism in Animal Advocacy Part 1: A Discussion with Encompass Executive Director Aryenish Birdie
New Theme Music!
Series 3 & 4 Trailer: Equity and Social Justice in Animal Advocacy and Wildlife Encounters
E15: The History of the Conservation Movement with Author and Journalist, Michelle Nijhuis
E14: Eco-Volunteering or Eco-tourism? Talking to Laura Coleman of Bolivian NGO, Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi
E13: Conservation Detection Dogs with Kayla Fratt of Conservation K9
E12: The Possum Predicament with Researcher, Emily Major
E11: How to Be a Humane Gardener with Nancy Lawson, The Humane Gardener
E10: The Vision and Mission of Born Free USA with CEO Angela Grimes
E9: October Special! Ornithomancy: Birds as Omens, Prophecies and Messengers of the Gods with Folklore Historian, Boria Sax
E8: Salmon Conservation in the Pacific Northwest with Dan Hintz
Series Two Trailer: Conservation
E7: Recognizing and Overcoming Compassion Fatigue with Hilary Hager of HSUS
E6: Dog Bites: The Fallout and Emotional Toll with Dr. Sara Owczarczak-Garstecka
E5: Animal Assisted Interactions with Clare Thomas-Pino
E4: Holistic Pet Medicine with Dr. Jackie Sehn
The Welcome Episode
E3: A Chat with Suzanne Clothier and Preparing Our Dogs for Post Pandemic Life
E2: Pet Acupuncture with Dr. Taryn Rathbone
E1: One Health: Our Pets and Covid 19 with Dr. Julianne Meisner
Whats Up Anthrozoology?