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Who am I?
I currently live inn Vienna, Austria with my husband (Oliver) and dog (Linus). We very much enjoy hanging out in parks and walking along the canal. I am originally from Johannesburg, South Africa but I have been fortunate enough to have lived and studied in several different countries (including Sweden, Canada, and South Korea). I love cycle touring, eating delicious food, reading, and improv! I recently completed my PhD and am looking forward to seeing what comes next! My PhD was in geography but I could more broadly be thought to belong to the field of "animal studies" or "critical animal studies." These are trans- and inter-disciplinary fields that are interested in how animals are part of society and the ways in which they experience the world. Considering our currently uneven and often unjust relationships with animals I think it is essential that we learn more about them as well as the ways in which they live and are part of the world. There is indeed a need for a better lexicon and scope for socially understanding animals. "The animal turn" in scholarship has been exciting and there is so much wonderful work underway. When I was relatively new to animal studies I decided to launch "The Animal Turn Podcast" as a means of better learning about the key concepts in animal studies. I have now completed five seasons!
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
The Animal Turn Podcast is a show about key concepts in animal studies. Each season is set around a specific theme with every episode focusing on a concept from that theme. I interview experts from those fields about the concept. Every season is finished with a grad review in which I talk to graduate students abut what they have learned over the course of the season. It is a show that hopefully teaches and creates space for fascination.
What is my podcast playlist about?
The Animal Turn Podcast is only one of several podcasts related to animal studies. Each of these shows have slightly different formats and ways of approaching the topic. And, of course, we post content at different intervals. For folks interested in animal studies it is useful to have a list of podcasts that might help them to learn more about the field.
1. The Animal Turn
Why this podcast?
Animals 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. Claudia Hirtenfelder talks to animal studies scholars about some of the most important ideas emerging out of this recent turn. Each season is set around a particular theme so that the ways in which these different concepts hang together (or not) become more apparent, allowing for deeper reflection and consideration not only about animals but about the broader fields in which they are now being considered. To that end, each season finishes with a Grad Review to help tie some themes together and identify potential points of divergence. There is tons of bonus content too!
The Animal Turn
Claudia Hirtenfelder
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Animals 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 as she delves into some of the most important ideas emerging out of this recent turn in scholarship, thinking, and being.
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How many episodes does The Animal Turn have?
The Animal Turn currently has 86 episodes available.
What topics does The Animal Turn cover?
The podcast is about Animals, Law, Nature, Podcasts, Social Sciences, Science, Philosophy, Ethics and Politics.
What is the average episode length on The Animal Turn?
The average episode length on The Animal Turn is 72 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Animal Turn released?
Episodes of The Animal Turn are typically released every 14 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of The Animal Turn?
The first episode of The Animal Turn was released on Feb 24, 2020.
2. Knowing Animals
Why this podcast?
Knowing Animals the podcast - featuring the Protecting Animals Series. 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 was originally hosted by Siobhan O'Sullivan and is now hosted by Josh Milburn. Each episode normally focuses on a specific piece of writing, such as a journal article or book.
Knowing Animals
Josh Milburn
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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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How many episodes does Knowing Animals have?
Knowing Animals currently has 289 episodes available.
What topics does Knowing Animals cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Education.
What is the average episode length on Knowing Animals?
The average episode length on Knowing Animals is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Knowing Animals released?
Episodes of Knowing Animals are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Knowing Animals?
The first episode of Knowing Animals was released on May 21, 2015.
3. New Books in Animal Studies
Why this podcast?
Interviews with scholars of Animal Studies about their new books. There are a range of hosts on the New Books Network and several hosts who speak expressly to folks who have written books in the field of animal studies. These normally provide good synopsis of books and might help to distill ideas.
New Books in Animal Studies
New Books Network
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Interviews with scholars and activists on animals and animal-human relations. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/animal-studies
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How many episodes does New Books in Animal Studies have?
New Books in Animal Studies currently has 276 episodes available.
What topics does New Books in Animal Studies cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Books, Science and Arts.
What is the average episode length on New Books in Animal Studies?
The average episode length on New Books in Animal Studies is 55 minutes.
How often are episodes of New Books in Animal Studies released?
Episodes of New Books in Animal Studies are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of New Books in Animal Studies?
The first episode of New Books in Animal Studies was released on Jan 21, 2011.
4. The Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell
Why this podcast?
This podcast is often centered around a specific theme and includes interviews with experts related to that theme.
The Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell
Marika S. Bell
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Humans interact with animals every day of our lives: diet, wildlife, clothes and even medicines, are all intersections we often don’t think about.
This is a podcast about the interactions and connections between humans and non-human animals.
Our mission is to make research more accessible to the public while sharing the voices and lived experience of our human connection with animals.
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How many episodes does The Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell have?
The Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell currently has 125 episodes available.
What topics does The Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Dog Training, Podcasts and Science.
What is the average episode length on The Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell?
The average episode length on The Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell released?
Episodes of The Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell are typically released every 13 days, 19 hours.
When was the first episode of The Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell?
The first episode of The Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell was released on Jun 13, 2021.
5. Many Minds
Why this podcast?
Our world is brimming with beings—human, animal, and artificial. Explore how they think, sense, feel, and learn. Conversations and more, every two weeks.
Many Minds
Kensy Cooperrider – Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute
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Our world is brimming with beings—human, animal, and artificial. We explore how they think, sense, feel, and learn. Conversations and more, every two weeks.
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How many episodes does Many Minds have?
Many Minds currently has 124 episodes available.
What topics does Many Minds cover?
The podcast is about Animals, Psychology, Podcasts, Education, Brain, Science, Philosophy, Thinking and Biology.
What is the average episode length on Many Minds?
The average episode length on Many Minds is 61 minutes.
How often are episodes of Many Minds released?
Episodes of Many Minds are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Many Minds?
The first episode of Many Minds was released on Feb 15, 2020.
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