The Deal With Animals

Send us a textEpisode 2 of Series 14: Dog’s Days of Summer We explore the research on bite risks, the experiences of postal workers, and the challenges faced by dog owners. We discuss the lasting impacts on families and communities, and …continue

Send us a textEpisode 1 of Series 14: Dog’s Days of Summer! This episode was archived from the Aggression in Dogs Conference 2022In this first episode, Marika Bell revisits her conversation with Suzanne Clothier from the Aggression in Dogs Conference …continue

Send us a textJoin me and my guest co-host Dog trainer, Kate Lasala, from reimagine look at foundational episodes from series 1. These aren’t repeats, they’re focused episodes highlighting many of the ways that humans and their canine companions live and …continue

Send us a textEpisode 8 of the series: Sex and Animals  TranscriptDr. Lori Gruen, a philosopher and scholar in animal studies. Join us as to unpack what these primates can teach us about power, intimacy, and societal structures.Guest: Lori Gruen …continue

Send us a textEpisode 7 of the series: Sex and Animals TranscriptDiscover how captivity and artificial breeding programs impact these intelligent creatures’ wellbeing and autonomy. Learn about the shift towards ethical practices.  Guest: Lori Marino is a neuroscientist who has …continue

Send us a textSpecial Episode: Psychology for Human Animal Intergroup relations. PHAIR 2025 Register!  TranscriptGuests: Dr Matti Wilks is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Edinburgh. She completed her PhD at the University of Queensland, …continue

Send us a textEpisode 6 of the series: Sex and Animals Transcript Dr. Jonathan Balcombe elaborates on the nuanced distinctions between consciousness and sentience, emphasizing that emotions and feelings play crucial roles in animals’ daily lives, much like in humans. Guest: Dr. …continue

Send us a textEpisode 5 of Series 13: Sex and Animals Transcript The spaying and neutering of dogs has often been a controversial topic. Along with the world renowned, Dr. Stanley Coren, the episode explores how spaying and neutering might affect …continue