The Anthrozoology Podcast: Discussions on humanimality

15/02/2025

Students, graduates, and prospective students of , mark your calendars. This year will be held (online, free of charge) 12-13 September 2025.
Senior academics are encouraged to join to support their students and/or the next generation of academics interested in more-than-human animals. Share with your peers and students.
Call for presentations will open in April!

01/02/2025

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The Anthrozoology Podcast features early-career anthrozoologists discussing various topics relevant to anthrozoology. https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod Proud member of iROAR, The Animals Podcasting Network: https://iroarpod.com/

01/02/2025

Ep 40 - Romanian Feline Lives with Dr Irina Frasin, pt 2/2.
In this episode, Dr. Irina Frasin discusses the challenges faced by NGOs in Romania, including difficulties in building trust and networks, and the complexities of legal obligations for cat microchipping and the issue of ear tipping for sterilsed cats. Irina shares her experience with a severely injured cat who transforms from a non-social cat to a loving companion. She also addresses the problem of community cat abandonment and the need for better support networks for companion animal guardians. The conversation touches on the historical association of cats with the feminine and the evolution of the "crazy cat lady" trope.

In episode 40 we continue our discussion with Dr. Irina Frazin, for part 2 on a discussion of Romanian Feline Lives. A researcher at the Institute of Social and Economic Research, Irina highlights the challenges of translating human-animal studies terminology into Romanian & the success of the Anthr...

01/01/2025

Welcome to Episode 39 of the Anthrozoology Podcast. In this episode, we join Dr. Irina Frazin, for part one of two on a discussion on Romanian Feline Lives. Irina is a researcher at the Institute of Social and Economic Research, who discusses her journey from classical studies to anthrozoology, sparked by adopting her cat Bubus 15 years ago. Irina highlights the challenges of translating human-animal studies terminology into Romanian and the success of the Anthrozoology Symposium, which initially attracted more international than local participants. Irina also details her efforts to establish an anthrozoology course at the University of Bucharest, despite several challenges, and emphasises the importance of fostering programs for cats in Romanian shelters. She notes the need for better education and collaboration among NGOs to improve animal welfare.

In episode 39 we join Dr. Irina Frazin, for part 1 of 2 on a discussion of Romanian Feline Lives. A researcher at the Institute of Social and Economic Research, Irina highlights the challenges of translating human-animal studies terminology into Romanian & the success of the Anthrozoology Symposium....

01/12/2024

Welcome to Episode 38 of the Anthrozoology Podcast. In this episode, we continue exploring Alisa Rubinstien’s research on the intersection of humans, companion-animals and fatness studies.

In this episode, we explore Alisa Rubinstien’s research on the intersection of humans, companion-animals and fat. Alisa is the AIP2023/AASA Pre-PhD Presentation Award winner for her work titled “Fattening” One Health: An Interspecies Approach to Dismantling the “Obesity Epidemic.” With ove...

02/11/2024

Welcome to Episode 37 of the Anthrozoology Podcast. In this episode, we explore Alisa Rubinstien’s research on the intersection of humans, companion-animals and fat. Alisa is the AIP: Anthrozoology as International Practice AIP2023/AASA Pre-PhD Presentation Award winner for her work titled “Fattening” One Health: An Interspecies Approach to Dismantling the “Obesity Epidemic.” With over ten years of experience in various animal care settings, she recently earned her Master’s in Anthrozoology from Canisius University. Currently, Alisa serves as the Lifesaving Manager at a shelter in Philadelphia, focusing on adoption, foster, and volunteer programs. Her academic interests intersect ecofeminism and critical animal studies, particularly exploring how perceptions of animals relate to marginalised humans. Her thesis investigated the roles cats play in the lives of q***r women and non-binary individuals.

In this episode, we explore Alisa Rubinstien’s research on the intersection of humans, companion-animals and fat. Alisa is the AIP2023/AASA Pre-PhD Presentation Award winner for her work titled “Fattening” One Health: An Interspecies Approach to Dismantling the “Obesity Epidemic.” With ove...

05/09/2024

Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Aubrey Fine now out! https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod/ep-36-defining-the-field-pt3
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In this episode, we explore companion-animal - human connections, psychology, and interventions with renowned psychologist and anthrozoologist, Dr Aubrey Fine. Dr. Fine shares his career inspiration, challenges, and research interests in companion-animal-assisted therapy.

31/07/2024

In this episode, we explore companion-animal - human connections, psychology, and interventions with renowned psychologist and anthrozoologist, Dr Aubrey Fine. IROAR Podcasting Network
https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod/ep-35-dr-fine-pt1

In this episode, we explore companion-animal - human connections, psychology, and interventions with renowned psychologist and anthrozoologist, Dr Aubrey Fine. Dr. Fine shares his career inspiration, challenges, and research interests in companion-animal-assisted therapy.

17/07/2024

As a listener of animal podcasts this might interest some of you! AIP: Anthrozoology as International Practice: A student conference in human-animal studies

Anthrozoology as International Practice (AIP) is an international, online, free student conference organised by PGRs and alumni from Exeter’s Anthrozoology p...

09/07/2024

Join us for episode 34 as we continue our conversation into the rich history and evolving future of with our guest, Dr. Lynette Hart, one of the founders of ISAZ International Society for Anthrozoology

In episode 32, we continue exploring canine anthropology with Marco Adda, the founder and director of AEDC (Anthrozoology Education Dogs Canines), and INS (Integral Neurosoma). Marco is an actor, scholar in canine-human relationships, educator, trainer, speaker, coach, and the host of the “In the ...

03/06/2024

Join us for Episode 33 as we dive into the rich history and evolving future of with our special guest, Dr. Lynette Hart

In episode 32, we continue exploring canine anthropology with Marco Adda, the founder and director of AEDC (Anthrozoology Education Dogs Canines), and INS (Integral Neurosoma). Marco is an actor, scholar in canine-human relationships, educator, trainer, speaker, coach, and the host of the “In the ...

25/05/2024

A theme very much aligned to some of our recent podcast discussions (some yet to be released ;-))
What is Anthrozoology? Or more importantly, what should Anthrozoology be? Join us at to share your thoughts!
ISAZ International Society for Anthrozoology

03/05/2024

We continue our conversation with Marco Adda from Anthrozoology Education Dogs Canines on "Embodying Animality and the Symbiocene"

In episode 32, we continue exploring canine anthropology with Marco Adda, the founder and director of AEDC (Anthrozoology Education Dogs Canines), and INS (Integral Neurosoma). Marco is an actor, scholar in canine-human relationships, educator, trainer, speaker, coach, and the host of the “In the ...

09/04/2024

We really enjoyed talking with Marco Adda about the canine-human connection!

In episode 30, part 2 of a discussion on grief, we are joined again by Irene Perrett, a fellow researcher from the University of Exeter, who is engaged in PhD research on morethanhuman-animal grief.

24/02/2024

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In this episode we continue our discussion of more-than-human grief with Irene Perrett. *Please note there are trigger warnings for this content*

In episode 30, part 2 of a discussion on grief, we are joined again by Irene Perrett, a fellow researcher from the University of Exeter, who is engaged in PhD research on morethanhuman-animal grief.

24/02/2024

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Episode 101: Interview with Roger Yates about the Vegan Information Project, veganism as holistic social justice, and the importance of grassroots activism 20 February 2024

03/02/2024

Welcome to a special mini-episode of the anthrozoology podcast. Today we are discussing interventions developed for the treatment of juvenile and adult anim...

24/01/2024

In EP 29 (&30) we delve into the topic of more-than-human (note the TW). We are joined by Irene Perrett, a fellow researcher from the University of Exeter. IROAR Podcasting Network

This podcast is about grief and will involve discussions of death and dying. Timeline 13:47-14:04 - a discussion of su***de and su***de watch. Here is a link to the Blue Cross for anyone who may need support following the loss of a companion animal: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-p...