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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.

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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 episode with Claudia as a guest on TDWA for a round table discussion with Marika and artist, Shannon Johnstone about Banksy's 2024 "London Zoo Series"

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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, history and power relations.

Claudia is the founder and former host of Beyond Canada: International Thought and Scholarship. You can find Claudia on Twitter (@ClaudiaFTowne)

Mary Shannon Johnstone received her BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and MFA in photography from Rochester Institute of Technology.

She is the recipient of numerous awards including "Pause, To Begin" artist, Critical Mass Top 50 (2009, 2010), and Honorable Mention in Lens Culture's 2010 International Exposure Awards. Johnstone is a tenured Associate Professor at Meredith College in NC

Book Recommendations: Claudia's Recommendations- Beyond Words by Cark Safina and What a Fish Knows: The Inner Lives of Our Underwater Cousins by Jonathan Balcombe

Shannon's Recommendation- We Animals by Jo-Anne Mcarthur.

The London Exhibition Review- MyArtBroker.com

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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 Indiana Jones and Part Emily Dickenson". With 38 books to her name, including The Soul of an Octopus, The Good Good Pig, and now, What a Chicken Knows, Montgomery has won numerous awards for her writing. She continues to inspire readers of all ages by exploring the profound connections between humans and animals at a critical moment for our planet's future.

Book Recommendations: Exodus: Book 2-The Bible by Someone who was there?
(I don't think you need a link for this one) But her reason for choosing this one is apropos.

Other Links:
What a Chicken Knows by Sy Montgomery
Animal Liberation by Peter Singer

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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 young children navigate their emotions through animal characters.

Guest: Trained as a professional modern dancer in New York City, Sukey Molloy performed and toured as a member of the Solomon’s Company Dance and went on to study developmental movement and Kidnastics with former Olympian, Garland O’Quinn, Ph.D., and infant development with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. Sukey’s work in “movement skill development through guided play” has led her to design and teach music and movement programs for infants, toddlers, nursery schools, after-school programs, elementary schools, and with her own Nyack, NY-based PlayMove&Sing Inc. company. Sukey’s work is the recipient of multiple awards, most recently the NAPPA award for her new storytelling album, The Adventures of Little Stubby.

Find Sukey’s music and stories on Spotify, Amazon, YouTube and more! And visit Sukey at www.sukeymolloy.com

Book Recommendation: Running With Sherman : the donkey with the heart of a hero by Christopher McDougall

Other Links

https://www.littlelongears.org/
https://www.pasadosafehaven.org/
Wonky Donkey Video

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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 enlightening discussion!

Guest: Dr Dipanwita Pal is an Associate Professor in English at Galsi Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal, India. Her Ph. D. thesis is based on the ecocritical study of the works of the first Australian Aboriginal poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal. She has edited Ecofeminism and Allied Issues, Exploring the Coexistence of the Humans and the Nonhumans within Literary Text. She has a number of papers published in various national and international journals. She is the recipient of the Scientist of the Year Award 2020 by IKSAD (The Institute of Economic Development and Social Researches), Turkey. Her areas of interest are gender studies, indigenous studies, ecocriticism, Australian literature, Indian English literature. She is the recipient of the IASA ER Travel Fellowship to Australia 2024.

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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: Animal Elegies (Lantern Publishing & Media 2023), In Transit (Enthusiastic Press 2022) and Zoospeak (Enthusiastic Press 2020). At present, he is completing a new collection, The Resurrectionists, which looks at the ethical issues surrounding De-extinction from the perspective of a number of more-than-human animals. Later this year, he will be giving a reading, and hosting a creative writing workshop, at the Anthrozoology as International Practice: Student Conference in Human-Animal Studies,17-19 November 2024 Online

Book Recommendation: Poetry in the Making by Ted Hughes

Other Links: Exposed by Gordon Meade

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" 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 complexities of grief, especially disenfranchised grief, and the comfort people find in these encounters. This episode also examines the cultural significance of ghost pets and the role of continuing bonds in coping mechanisms.

Guest: Jen Golbeck is the “internet’s dog mom” and creator of the social media sensation The Golden Ratio. A professor at the University of Maryland’s College of Information Studies, she is a popular science communicator on issues related to her research on social media and dogs. Her TED Talks have been viewed by millions and she is a popular keynote speaker who has appeared on NPR, The 11th Hour, and more. Her writing has appeared in Slate, The Atlantic, Psychology Today, and Wired. She and her husband rescue golden retrievers who are senior or who have special medical needs and give them a safe and comfortable life. Find out more at JenGolbeck.com

Book Recommendation: House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski

1:17 Guest Introduction

02:37 Anthropological Research on Ghost Dogs

05:07 Types of Supernatural Experiences with Pets

07:50 Psychological Insights on Grief and Ghosts

09:51 Challenging Traditional Views on Grief

19:08 Exploring Unique Ghost Dog Stories

20:56 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Supernatural

25:40 The Final Three Questions

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