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Hello, welcome to the show! In this podcast, we talk about the story of our species and how we came to be. From our humble ape ancestors to Bronze Age societies, our story has been fascinating. Anthropology, archaeology, and history are all thoroughly covered. All information is based on peer-reviewed research. Fringe theories and conspiracies are not entertained. Grazie e arrivederci!
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New Species

New Species Podcast

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Just a fraction of the species on our planet are known to science, but more are described and published every day. This podcast talks to the authors of these new species to get the behind-the-scenes stories of how new species are found and named, as well as why these discoveries should matter to everyone, not just scientists. Join us on our journey to better understand the wonderful biodiversity of our planet! Be sure to follow New Species on Twitter (@PodcastSpecies), and support the podcas ...
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Strangest Species

Mike and Ethney Davis

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Exploring bizarre and unusual dealings of the strangest species, namely, us, humans. Each episode is a ride into the details surrounding some of the most bizarre incidents in human history. Join us as Mike reveals an unusual story or event, and Eth (through many laughs and terrible hypotheses) learns along with the audience about the strange and unusual.
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Protect Species Podcast

Global Center for Species Survival

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It’s no secret that Earth’s ecosystems and species are under threat, but there are things we can all do to reverse the trends of extinction and climate change. In each Protect Species episode, co-hosts Dr. Monni Böhm and Justin Birkhoff celebrate biodiversity and converse with conservationists. Twice a month, you’ll hear from global experts who dedicate their lives to protecting species like polar bears, sharks, fungi, mayflies and more! Protect Species is an entertaining and educational pod ...
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Species

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"The host, Macken Murphy, is able to condense vast chunks of information into engaging and digestible episodes. Fact-filled and fun." — The New York Times
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This podcast is about wheither we should or shouldnt bring back extinct animals. yes and no. Yes because the term "species does not just conclued animals, but plants! The reason why we should bring back extinct plants is becuase they can help with the biggest problem we are facing on earth right now, global warming. According to livescience.com In warmer temperatures, it was revealed, plants emit more of the gases that stick to aerosol particles. These can lead to cloud formation and, as a r ...
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Exploring various topics of history and government with a feeble attempt at humor. Don't worry I lack the storytelling ability of a Dan Carlin, the commitment to a fast pace and consistent release schedule of a Mike Duncan. Nor do I have the calm and reassuring voice of a Robin Pierson. What I do have is some spare time and boredom and want to talk about random things in history.
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איך כלכלנים חושבים על אנשים? האם הם נסמכים על עובדות או מונעים מאידיאולוגיה? האם הם מושפעים מאופנות או נאמנים לעקרונות מדעיים? וכיצד האופן בו הם חושבים ומבינים בני אדם משפיע על ההמלצות למדיניות? או במילים אחרות: על החיים שלנו? הפודקאסט הזה מספר את סיפור חייו של המין הכלכלי, הרעיון המהפכני שאיפשר לתאר את האדם כיצור כלכלי. נשמע כיצד לאורך ההיסטוריה הסתכלו כלכלנים על האדם באופנים שונים, וכיצד אופנים אלה הושפעו ממגמות חברתיות, מדעיות, פוליטיות וכלכליות. אבל הסיפור המענין במיוחד הוא כיצד האופן בו ...
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"We may think that we're just eating our dinner tonight, but when you multiply it by all of that food every day, every day of the year, everyone in the country, everybody in the world, it's a tremendous production. Just to give you a sense, in the US, we slaughter about 18,000 animals every minute for food just in the United States." - Peter Lehner…
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Explore the intriguing question of how long ancient humans actually lived, delving into the fields of archaeology and paleodemography. This episode examines the evolutionary and cultural factors impacting human longevity, referencing studies on the grandparenting role, menopause, and life expectancy myths. Key sources include research on hunter-gat…
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Send us a text Deep in Canada's northern wilderness is a strange and eerie landscape, with river canyons that vault over 3,000 feet high. But beyond its breathtaking beauty, it is known for another, more sinister reason, and that is many who venture into its beauty never leave and are found missing their heads. Join us today to discuss Canada's Nah…
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Katie and Nick discuss well-known vegan spiritual figure Supreme Master Ching Hai supporting Donald Trump. We use this as a starting point to cover broader issues around connections between spirituality/wellness movements, including some vegans, and the far-right. This broader discussion draws on Naomi Klein’s book Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mir…
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What happens when a hymenopterist finds a mysterious arachnid in a Danish hothouse? Sean Birk Bek Craig was exploring the floor of a hothouse, also known as a greenhouse, when he came upon an interesting creature. “I could see that it was an arachnid when I looked up close,” he said, “but immediately just looking at it with my eyes… I was really pe…
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Meet Justin Grubb and Alex Goetz, the remarkable duo behind Running Wild Media, whose passion for wildlife has transformed childhood dreams into a pioneering force in conservation storytelling. Travel back with Justin to his high school zoo school days where "Running Wild" first took root, and follow Alex’s path from aspiring zookeeper to filmmaker…
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Send us a text Episode 10-: This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips, internet fishing news, and the fish of the month. photos from a news story: https://www.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article286046021.html Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com we can be found at ifitswims.com http://ifitswi…
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Katie and Nick analyse the book and movie Uglies through an animal rights lens. The movie is streaming on Netflix but Katie recommends the book over the movie! We’re releasing this show as two separate podcasts. You can hear part two of this show, covering wellness/spiritual people including some vegans supporting Donald Trump, via our website and …
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"Why do we need large carnivores? Obviously as a scientist, I like talk about the biological roles that they play and the ecological roles, but I will drift and say that I think they're important for spirit and sort of human health more broadly, whether that be mental health, spiritual health, whatever, that sense of wildness that they bring to a l…
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Send us a text Today we dive into the some of the World's most unusual festivals and sports. From Iron Phalluses to jumping over babies dressed as the devil. From fist fights during chess to hitting people in the face with beer-soaked rags, join us as we dive into strange sports and festivals.Mike and Ethney Davis tarafından oluşturuldu
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In this show, Meg and Caroline discuss the history of companion animals and pethood and the ethical dilemmas this can raise. Music we played: Strange Fruit by Billie Holliday This is America by Childish Gambino Gibson Girl by Ethel Cain We also highlighted the work of Melbourne Activist Legal Support (MALS). MALS is an all-volunteer organisation th…
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Explore the fascinating world of extinct animals that lived alongside Homo erectus. From giant prehistoric elephants to saber-toothed predators, discover the remarkable creatures that influenced early human survival and adaptation. Through vivid reconstructions, learn how Homo erectus interacted with, hunted, and possibly feared these long-extinct …
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Send us a text Why are aliens constantly probing and mutilating things? It seems like strange past times to cross the galaxy for. Either way, today, we dive into some strange cases of human and cattle mutilation. And if it's not aliens, then someone has some serious explaining to do. Join us today as we dive into these mysterious cases.…
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Renowned arachnologist and biology professor Dr. Mark Milne joins us to unravel the unexpected connections between spiders and birds. Ever wondered how hummingbirds use spider silk for nest-building, or how some South American spiders have turned the tables by preying on birds? Listen as Dr. Milne shares his fascinating journey from studying carniv…
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Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P) is a volunteer-based non-profit organization focused on veganism and food justice. F.E.P's mission to to create a more just and sustainable world by recognising the power of one's food choices. They encourage healthy good choices that reflect a more compassionate sociert by spotlightin the abuse of animals on farms,…
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“And so I've been doing this for about 40 years, and I still don’t get tired of seeing parrots. I see a parrot or I see a bird and I go, I belong. There is such beauty in the world. Oh my gosh. It's like everything is okay for a minute you're intrigued, you're curious, you're seeing beauty, you're seeing flight. But at the same time, you've trained…
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Send us a text This week we jump into an interesting story from Brazil in the 1960s. A small boy discovered the bodies of two men while out flying his kite in the near the ocean shore. When the police came, they found an usual scene. Both men were wearing formal suits and homemade lead masks over their eyes. What had happened to these men? What wer…
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On this show, we play the recording of a recent panel discussion, "One Year In: Reflections and the Ongoing Resistance" held on September 28, 2024 and hosted by Dr Leila Dehghan. In this conversation, the panel reflect on the televised genocide of the Palestinians, the silence within the vegan and animal rights movement, and discuss actionable step…
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Journey back to the time of the Neanderthals and explore the world of extinct animals like mammoths and cave lions. Discover the behavior, habitats, and adaptations of these ancient creatures and how Neanderthals hunted, coexisted with, and revered them during the Ice Age. Gain insights into the bond between early humans and their extinct neighbors…
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We need to talk about an issue that doesn't get as much discussion as it needs. It's a particularly important topic right now with the state of the world and the exhaustion some activists are feeling. Today we are talking about activist burnout, what it means, how we get to this point and what both the individual activist and the justice movements …
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“In terms of specialized AI within these industries. They're years and years ahead of where the animal movement currently is. Factory farms are increasingly using AI as well to do things like predicting the growth rate of chickens so that they can set the environmental variables up perfectly to exploit these animals as efficiently as possible.” – S…
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Discover the truth behind the myths and misconceptions about wolves with our special guest, Regina Mossotti, Vice President of Animal Care at the Saint Louis Zoo. Regina brings her wealth of experience to our conversation, sharing insider stories from her work with red wolf and Mexican grey wolf recovery programs. She unveils the shy, curious natur…
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the real-life hazards that urban explorers face. Plus, I'm joined by a super special guest, as Ethney was out of town, and I totally forgot! In the episode, we follow a YouTube video with six cases of urban exploration gone wrong. If you want to see the stories we talk about, you can find the video on Yo…
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“We enacted what's called the Beagle Freedom Project Bill. Basically, what it said was, if you're a facility that tests on dogs and cats, when the testing is over, you are mandated to release those animals to give them a second chance at life to a 501C3 charity like Beagle Freedom Project or any other type of facility like that, like a rescue facil…
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Send us a text Do you have any Cabbage Patch Kids laying around the house? Or a PollyPocket or Hoverboard? Maybe an Easy Bake Oven. These are just some household-name toys that have experienced massive recalls due to being highly dangerous to children. From coma-inducing additives to third-degree burns and even death, join us this week as we discus…
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A discussion with Marta Kowal on beautification and what predicts it. Marta Kowal (PhD) is a post-doctoral researcher at the IDN Being Human Lab, Institute of Psychology, University of Wrocław, Poland. Marta's academic background is in evolutionary psychology, and her research primarily focuses on mate attraction, physical attractiveness-enhancing …
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Sometimes if we take a look at how animals were percieved in the past, it can give us new insight into our perceptions of animals today. Join Meg and Trev to discuss how people in Medieval times in Europe perceived animals wild, domesticated and fantastical. We look at how the dominant paradigms of the times (Paganism and Christianity) affected how…
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Can you imagine a plant that predates even the dinosaurs, surviving dramatic shifts in our planet's history for 300 million years? Discover the ancient and extraordinary world of cycad plants in our latest episode featuring Dr. John Donaldson from the IUCN SSC Cycad Specialist Group. With fascinating details on their unique reproductive features, i…
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Send us a text In this gripping episode, we dive into the harrowing true story of Captain James Riley, an American sea captain whose shipwreck off the coast of North Africa in 1815 led to unimaginable trials. Captured and enslaved by desert nomads, Riley and his crew faced brutal conditions, starvation, and the unforgiving Sahara. But Riley’s incre…
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Send us a text Episode 9: This month Bret, Justin and Dave discuss latest trips (2/3) , internet fishing news, and the fish of the month. Send your fish of the month photos or stories to FOTM@ifitswims.com we can be found at ifitswims.com http://ifitswims.com/ and on instagram: @if_it_swims https://www.instagram.com/if_it_swims/ all feedback can be…
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Katie, Lottie and Nick go through common characteristics of cults and whether any of them apply to veganism. For those that do, we also discuss if they apply just to some vegans, or are inherent to veganism. Throughout the show, we draw on Katie’s childhood experiences in a cult, Amanda Montell’s book Cultish and the podcast episode ‘The Cult of Ve…
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Explore the fascinating world of ancient mammoth hunters who thrived in the Arctic over 30,000 years ago. Discover how these early humans adapted to one of the harshest environments on Earth and the innovative strategies they employed for survival. #history #ancienthuman #archaeology #paleolithic #mammothhunters #Arcticsurvival Learn more about you…
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