Hyenas! | With Dr. Kay Holekamp, Behavioral Ecologist
In this week’s episode, we are diving into all things hyenas! Yep, we’re that excited. And to take us on this deep dive we have asked hyena expert and behavioral ecologist Dr. Kay Holekamp to educate us all about this amazing animal and talk to us about the 30 + years of research and data her team has been collecting. Dr. Holekamp is head of the Department of Integrative Biology and is director of the Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Behavior Program at Michigan State University.Dr. Holekamp is recognized as one of the world’s leading behavioral ecologists focusing specifically on the study of the evolution of intelligence, animal behavior, and behavioral neuroendocrinology. Dr. Holekamp also leads the Mara Hyena Project based in Kenya where she and her team have been collecting data covering 10 generations of hyenas. All the while dispelling false narratives of these amazing animals and replacing them with a deep understanding of the true lives of Hyenas. We are dedicating this episode to Jane Goodall, and to power houses, like Dr. Holekamp. Deep bow to the women in science and research who have inspired us and who are working tirelessly in conservation in support of our Kindred species.Lots of Love. Time Stamps:Introduction: 00:15Interview: 6:23TA: 48:31Show Notes:https://www.holekamplab.org/https://eeb.msu.edu/news/notes-from-holekamp-lab-in-kenya-meet-the-south-clan.aspxhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/spotted-hyenas-queens🔎 Please find out more info and message us at: Website: www.kindredpodcast.coYouTube: @TheKindredPodcastInstagram: @thekindredpod Facebook: @Kindred ☕️ Please support us at Buy Me A Coffee or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.✏️ Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts.💚 Thanks.
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As She Rises | Season 4
As She Rises is back for its fourth season, hosted by Leah Thomas, founder of The Intersectional Environmentalist. This season, As She Rises is exploring rewilding—the practice of restoring ecosystems to their natural state. We’ll hear how communities are letting the land lead, and reimagining what it means to truly coexist with the natural world. Follow wherever you're listening to this so you never miss an episode!Show Notes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-she-rises/id1585244876🔎 Please find out more info and message us at: Website: www.kindredpodcast.coYouTube: @TheKindredPodcastInstagram: @thekindredpod Facebook: @Kindred ☕️ Please support us at Buy Me A Coffee or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.✏️ Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts.💚 Thanks.
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Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring | With Deborah Blum, Science Journalist
In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Deborah Blum, environmental journalist, Pulitzer-prize winning science writer and science columnist. Let me explain why we have asked Deborah to join us. In 1962, American marine biologist, science writer, and conservationist Rachel Carson writes a pivotal book in our history, titled Silent Spring, which skillfully lays out the very real life scenario of how and where poisonous chemicals and controls, like DDT, were created and distributed by the US government in hand with major chemical companies and were used in agricultural fields, orchards, and private homeowners.What consumers didn’t know at the time was that chemicals like DDT were doing immeasurable and great harm to animals, ecosystems, and humans. We have asked Deborah Blum to speak with us about Rachel Carson because of Blum’s extensive qualifications as a science writer, and for the fact that she only just recently retired as the Director of the Knight Science Journalism program at MIT, and has specialised in toxicology for the last 15 years, writing about poisons and pesticides in our everyday lives.Time Stamps:Intro: 00:15Interview: 9:40TA: 55:50Show Notes:https://deborahblum.com/PBS with Blum featuredhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeJNRaE11A0A short film on Rachel Carsonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezVEzCmiXM4🔎 Please find out more info and message us at: Website: www.kindredpodcast.coYouTube: @TheKindredPodcastInstagram: @thekindredpod Facebook: @Kindred ☕️ Please support us at Buy Me A Coffee or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.✏️ Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts.💚 Thanks.
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A New Season of Kindred Drops Oct 14!
Kindred is back, hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh. This season, we’re flipping the script on creatures everyone loves to hate — from hyenas and vultures to bats and possums — and showing why they’re fascinating, essential, and surprisingly lovable.Join us as we explore the hidden connections between humans, animals, and nature, and discover stories that will make you see the world in a whole new way. Follow Kindred wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode!Learn more, find past episodes, and support the podcast at www.kindredpodcast.co 🔎 Please find out more info and message us at: Website: www.kindredpodcast.coYouTube: @TheKindredPodcastInstagram: @thekindredpod Facebook: @Kindred ☕️ Please support us at Buy Me A Coffee or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.✏️ Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts.💚 Thanks.
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Encore: 53. Killer Whales | A Conversation with Marine Biologist and Author Hanne Strager
Originally released July 23, 2024. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in October 2025.In this week’s episode, we travel to Denmark and speak with author and long time marine biologist Hanne Strager about the incredible and dynamic predator the killer whale, or orca if you prefer.Hanne specializes in marine wildlife, specifically killer whales, and has recently published her new book titled, The Killer Whale Journals: Our Love and Fear of Orcas. We wanted to speak with Hanne because we are keenly interested in the relationship humans have with predators and why killer whales have long been persecuted, misunderstood, and even demonised by humans, like MANY predators whether that be on land or sea. We think they are dynamic, highly intelligent, gorgeous, and captivating animals and Hanne tells us why!What an absolute honor to speak with Hanne. We steeped in her knowledge and experience and mostly her poignant insights on not only killer whales but also her view of the relationship we have with animals like killer whales and other powerful and intelligent predators. Also, take a listen to this week's introduction to the episode and weigh in on whether my “joke” about killer whales is actually a joke, a riddle, or just a question! Jenn is most definitely unsure! Lols. Lots of Love.Episode Timestamps: Introduction: 00:52 Interview: 5:35 TA: 51:48Show Notes:https://hannestrager.com/https://www.instagram.com/hannestrager/https://www.thewhale.no/enArticles:https://www.raincoast.org/2024/05/southern-residents-salmon-science/https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-whale-museum-to-open-in-norway-in-2022https://dortemandrup.dk/work/whale-norwayAmazing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhmJkIUH_qw🔎 Please find out more info and message us at: Website: www.kindredpodcast.coYouTube: @TheKindredPodcastInstagram: @thekindredpod Facebook: @Kindred ☕️ Please support us at Buy Me A Coffee or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.✏️ Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts.💚 Thanks.
The Kindred Podcast explores the intricate and interdependent relationship that humans have with animals and nature.
Every episode presents compelling interviews and thought-provoking discussions with leading experts from diverse fields of study including scientists, conservationists, authors, and educators.
From the world of science to cultural traditions and beyond, Kindred examines how humans can inspire a new awareness in order to reconnect us to the natural world.
Hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh. www.kindredpodcast.co
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