14 Best Anthrozoology Podcasts

1. The Animal Turn

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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.MORE Host Claudia Towne Hirtenfelder
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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2. Ethnocynology with David Ian Howe

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Ethnocynology is the study of dogs in human cultural contexts. This podcast, hosted by anthropologist and comedian David Ian Howe, explores the history and archaeology of dogs, the roles of dogs in modern media, and the latest findings from archaeology in general.MORE Email ****@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Carlton Shield Chief Gover, Carson Black
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. The Anthrozoologyhttps://x.com/anthrozoopod Podcast

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The Anthrozoology Podcast is a place for early career researchers to discuss current topics in the field. Hosted by a PodCrew of three early career researchers, these episodes focus on our complex relationships with other species ranging from companion animals to sharks, elephants and beyond. Each episode invites guest researchers, or PodLets, to enter a lively discussion on a range of anthropological issues. PodCrew are:Dr. Kris Hill Ph.D. Candidate, Dr. Michelle Szydlowski , Sarah Oxley Heaney Ph.D. Candidate. Find us at @anthrozoopod on Facebook, TikTok and X.MORE Hosts Dr. Kris Hill, Dr. Michelle Szydlowski, Sarah Oxley Heaney
Producer/Network Anthrozoology Podcast
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Twitter 16 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Urban Zoo

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Each week Urban Zoo host Bill McBain welcomes vets, care-givers, researchers, spiritual leaders, suppliers, enforcement officers, pet-lovers and companions, etc., who share their stories and expertise.There is cuteness, joy, practical advice, expert insight and probing into some uncomfortable and challenging corners of our relationship with animal life.Biped-quadruped, carnivore-herbivore-omnivore-insectivore, invertebrate-vertebrate, pet-working or livestock, tame-feral, on wings-foot-hoof or fin: Peel is as bio-diverse as its' people...MORE Producer/Network NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM
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5. The Deal With Animals with 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.MORE Host Marika S. Bell
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 318 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. The Resilient Animal

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The Resilient Animal: Exploring Mental Health Through Helping Animals and Their People The Resilient Animal podcast is hosted by Dr. Annie Petersen, an expert with a Doctorate in Education and a Master's in Mental Health Recovery and Trauma-informed Care. Listeners embark on a journey to understand how assisting other living beings can positively impact human mental health and well-being...MORE Producer/Network Annie Petersen, Ed.D.
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7. Beyond The Barn- Cooper Ridge

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Beyond the Barn takes you inside the world of Animal Assisted Interventions at Cooper Ridge Farm. Each episode shares inspiring stories, therapeutic insights, behind the scene moments and meaningful conversation with one another. Whether you're a parent, professional, animal lover or just simply curious, join us as we explore how the human-animal bond can cultivate healing, one hoof, paw, and heart at a time.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

8. The Animal Effect

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The Animal Effect explores the powerful bond between humans and animals—covering pet ownership, animal welfare, and conservation through real stories and expert insights. Whether you're a pet lover or just curious, discover why animals matter more than you think.MORE Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Human Animals

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Welcome to Human Animals, the podcast that dives deep into the fascinating, complex, and often surprising relationship between humans and animals. From our shared lives with animals, cultural connections and experiences to the unique ways animals shape our lives today, each episode takes you on a journey through the worlds of both human and non-human creatures.Through powerful storytelling, expert interviews, and eye-opening experiences, we explore everything from the bonds we form with our pets, to the ethical dilemmas surrounding wildlife conservation, animal welfare and rescue, and the r..MORE Producer/Network Emma Davis
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Recent Guest Clare Staples
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Knowing Animals

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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!MORE Host Josh Milburn
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Kim Stallwood
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 142Facebook 1.4KTwitter 2.3K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Since May 2015 Video Podcast YouTube
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11. CSU Animal-Human Policy Center

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The CSU Animal-Human Policy Center synthesizes socio-ecological information and brings diverse perspectives together to help policymakers and government agencies facilitate positive relationships between animals and humans.MORE Email ****@colostate.edu
Recent Guests Michael Wilson, Jake Kamins +1 more
Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. APA HAI

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The Section on Human Animal Interaction: Research & Practice, of Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology) of the American Psychological Association is dedicated to professional and scholarly activities that advance the understanding of human-animal interactions as they relate to psychology.Check out our podcast series!MORE Email ****@colostate.edu
Recent Guests Michael Wilson, Jake Kamins +1 more
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13. In The Mouth Of The Wolf PODCAST

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Exploring humanity, animality, and the world through conversations at the edge of science, culture, and lived experience.
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Marc Bekoff
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. New Books in Animal Studies

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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150 channels and browse our 28,000 episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: ⁠https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/⁠ Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky to learn about more our latest interviews: @newbooksnetwo..MORE Host Marshall Poe
Producer/Network New Books Network
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Beth A. Berkowitz, Ambika Kamath +9 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Instagram 8.3M Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact