The Deal with Animals with Marika S. Bell

Send us a text Join 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 learn to thrive together.  Support the show Show Credits⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read the Blog! (Guest profiles, book recommendations, trailers and...

Send us a text Episode 8 of the series: Sex and Animals  Transcript Dr. 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 is the William Griffin Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Science in Society at Wesleyan University w...

Send us a text Episode 7 of the series: Sex and Animals Transcript Discover 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 studied animal behavior, neuroanatomy, and intelligence for over thirty years. She is an adjunct professor in Anim...

Send us a text Special Episode: Psychology for Human Animal Intergroup relations. PHAIR 2025 Register!   Transcript Guests: 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, Australia, and was a postdoctoral fellow at Princeton and Yale Universities. She is generally interested in morality and related...

Send us a text Episode 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. Jonathan Balcombe is a biologist and ethologist whose work has reshaped how we think about animal consciousness...

Send us a text Episode 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 canine behavior, questioning common practices and suggesting alternative approaches. Guest Bio: Stanley Coren, PhD, DSc, FRSC, is an influential voice...

Send us a text Special Episode!  " it seems to me that development could be as revolutionary as the domestication of animals itself 10, 000 years ago." - Dr. Shapiro Technology's role in animal advocacy and science takes center stage. Lab-grown meat and alternatives to animal testing, such as organs on a chip, are highlighted as transformative developments that could profoundly redu...

Send us a text Episode 4 of series 13: Sex and Animals   Transcript Being a researcher thoroughly acquainted with the Shackleford Banks horses during her PhD, she was uniquely positioned to investigate the behavioral changes noticed by the National Park Service when they introduced contraceptive management. This intervention aimed to control the horse population to protect the island's endang...

Send us a text Episode 3 of Series 13, Sex and Animals   Renowned as a feminist, vegan advocate, and author, Carol J. Adams, brings us into the intricate relationship between these movements in a fascinating conversation that reveals cultural narratives reinforcing gender norms and animal consumption. Guest Bio: Carol J. Adams is a feminist scholar and activist whose work explores the cultural con...

Send us a text Episode 2 of Series 13, Sex and Animals : Transcript  "Creativity is all about problem solving." - Dr. Gigliotti Guest Bio : Carola Gigliotti is an author, artist, animal activist, and scholar whose work focuses on the reality of animals’ lives as important contributors to the biodiversity of this planet. She is Professor Emerita of Design and Dynamic Media and Critical an...

Send us a text Episode 1 of Series 13 Transcript  In this episode, Dr. Patricia Brennan explores the evolutionary battles between male and female genital adaptations, revealing how animals like ducks and dolphins develop complex reproductive strategies. Through her work, she highlights the surprising ways that nature grants females reproductive autonomy despite intense sexual conflict.  Guest Bio:...

Send us a text Special Episode!  Transcript Dr. Amy Shroff’s work focuses on implementing sustainable solutions for managing stray animal populations globally through the TNVR method—Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Release. “The goal is not just rescuing animals, but teaching communities how to manage their stray populations humanely, ensuring long-term solutions for both the animals and the people t...

Send us a text In series 13 we will be covering topics from The Sexual Politics of Meat with Carol J. Adams to The Genitalia Arms Race with Dr. Patricia Brennan.  This series is going to be unexpected, mind blowing, and above all, fascinating! Learn everything you didn't know you wanted to know about Sex and Animals... and possibly a little you didn't want to know as well.  Series starts...

Send us a text Episode 7 of Series 12, Animals in Art and Culture   Transcript A Crossover Special! This is a fascinating conversation between Claudia Hirtenfelder and Carol Gigliotti from The Animal Turn podcast. They discuss Gigliotti's groundbreaking book 'The Creative Lives of Animals ,' which explores animal creativity, cognition, and agency. Be sure to catch the previous episo...

Send us a text Episode 6 of Series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript Guests: Claudia Towne Hirtenfelder began the Animal Turn in February 2020 as a culmination of her interests in animals, ethics, and media.  She completed her PhD in Geography at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. Her scholarly interests sit in the intersection of geography, urban studies, animal studies, histor...

Send us a text A delightful exploration of chickens as intelligent and complex creatures, prompting us to reconsider our perceptions of these common animals. December Special! with Author Sy Montgomery Transcript Guest: Sy Montgomery is a celebrated naturalist, author, and adventurer whose work has taken her to some of the wildest places on Earth. The Boston Globe described her as "Part India...

Send us a text Episode 5 of Series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript Sukey Molloy, an acclaimed children's performer and author. We delve into Sukey's work, particularly focusing on her storytelling album, 'The Adventures of Little Stubby,' which features a miniature donkey named Stubby.  Sukey discusses her inspiration from real-life rescue stories and her goal to help...

Send us a text Episode 4 of Series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript What can Aboriginal and Bengali literature teach us about our connection with nature? Join Dr. Dipanwita Pal on our podcast as she shares her fascinating research into these cultural narratives. This episode is a compelling look into how stories reflect and influence our relationships with the animal world. Tune in for an...

Send us a text Episode 3 of Series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript We discuss the emotional depth and significance of Meade's collaborations with artists and photographers, highlighting themes of animal welfare and exploitation. Guest: Gordon Meade is a Scottish poet, based in the East Neuk of Fife. He is the author of twelve collections of poetry including, most recently,EX-Posed:...

Send us a text " If you see the ghost of your dog, it can make you better and that should be okay. It shouldn't be something that we say is a problem." - Jen Golbeck October Special! Transcript   Dive into the world of supernatural pet encounters, as we discuss the psychological and anthropological perspectives on ghostly visits from deceased pets. The conversation explores the comp...

Send us a text "If there's anything that will make people think twice and reflect it would be have stories and poems like this." - Natasha Matsaert Ep 2, series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript The episode features poetry and insights from a writing workshop, aimed at fostering empathetic connections and motivating change. The discussion centers around the power of poetry a...

Send us a text "Yeah, what is the deal with animals?  I think, mulling this over, and what I keep coming back to in my mind is  they are magic made manifest." -Linda Evans, PhD. Part 1, Series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript In the captivating premiere of 'The Deal with Animals' Season 2. Discover how animals were depicted in Egyptian art, their cultural significance,...

Send us a text In Series Twelve of The Deal with Animals, we're exploring the way art and culture changes and reflects the way we understand and connect with other animals.  From ancient cave paintings to modern street art, animals have always held a special place in our creative expression. But it's not just about the art. It's about the stories, the symbolism, and the connections...

Send us a text The sacred status of the cow is so widespread, so institutionalized, so deeply entrenched in Hindu culture, that it is actually quite a central question about the whole notion of Hinduism identity and cows. - Yamini Narayanan Episode 3 of Series 7: Animals and the Divine ⁠Transcript⁠ In this amazing episode we talk about the place of cows -or more pertinently, dairy -  in the Hindu...

Send us a text Vote now for The Deal with Animals and Marika,  for the Women in Podcasting Awards! Category: Pets and Other Animal Podcasts https://www.womenpodcasters.com/vote   Show your Love and Support to the Animals of Hawai'i-  Donate to Maui Humane Society through August 31st!  http://mauihumanesociety.org/tdwapodcast Support the show Show Credits⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read the Blog! (Guest profile...