The Deal With Animals

Part 5: Emerging Voices for Animal in Tourism Conference Mini-Series 2023 Transcript We discuss Sharmini’ s work with communities near tourist attractions to solves issues of wildlife conflict… those adorable monkeys that the tourists are feeding at  the shrine can cause real havoc in surrounding neighborhoods!  Guest: Sharmini Julita Paramasivam …continue

Part 4: Emerging Voices for Animal in Tourism Conference Mini-Series 2023 Transcript I’m talking to researcher and Cherokee Nation citizen Bobby Chew Bigby about her work, studying the tribal led eagle aviary tours in Oklahoma Indian countries. Guest: Bobbie is a storyteller, writer, scholar, educator, polyglot and enthusiast of the diversity …continue

Part 3: Emerging Voices for Animal in Tourism Conference Mini-Series 2023 Transcript A chat with Journalist and Researcher, Eveline Baptistella about her work trying to find common ground between humans and the animals we use in tourism.  Guest: Eveline Baptistella holds a Ph.D. in Contemporary Culture Studies – Communication and …continue

Part 2: Emerging Voices for Animal in Tourism Conference Mini-Series, 2023 Transcript We’re releasing these episodes Monday Wednesday and Friday for The two weeks surrounding the conference itself. I’ll be will talking with Altamush about Zoological gardens gardens in Pakistan, how he got started in Animal welfare, And how his foundation …continue

Part 1: Emerging Voices For Animals in Tourism Conference 2023 Mini-series Transcript I’m talking with Nora Livingstone, the CEO and co-founder of Animal Experience International, an award winning B Corp that helps people volunteer on animal welfare and conservation projects. She is also Hosting the first panel at the 2023 Emerging …continue

Transcript Host: Marika completed her MA in Anthrozoology at the University of Exeter, UK in 2016 and upon moving back to the Seattle area of Washington state she joined the board of Homeward Pet Adoption Center. She also holds a University degree in Zoology (UW) and a CPDT-KA from the …continue

Valentine’s Special! – Furry Fandom with Victoria Gersdorf I chat with Victoria Gersdorf about her research around and discussions with those in the Furry Fandom Community. Its a fascinating and fun exploration into a subculture of love, life, and FUR.  Guest: Victoria grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah before …continue

Episode 7 of Season 6 – The Animal Protagonist Surprise guest host, Nanette McCann interviews me about the difficulties and successes of discovering animal friendships.  Guest Host: Nanette McCann joined Homeward Pet as the Executive Director in 2018.  It was Homeward Pet’s reputation for community engagement and volunteer dedication that spoke …continue