New Season Coming October 2024 | Episodes Drop Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays
Kindred

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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.

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Recent Episodes

Nov. 19, 2024

56. Zoos: Good or Bad? | A Conversation with Historian Nigel Rothfels

In this week’s conversation, we speak with Nigel Rothfels, Professor of History from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Nigel has long been studying the history of ideas we humans have of animals and animal studies, whic…
Nov. 5, 2024

55. Baby Rhinos | A Conversation with Yolandé van der Merwe of the Rhino Orphanage

In this week’s conversation, we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Carer and Head Manager of the Rhino Orphanage, Yolandé van der Merwe. We have been following the Rhino Orphanage since their foundation in 2012, so …
Oct. 22, 2024

54. Seahorses | A Conversation with Kirsty-Jo Muddiman Representative for The Seahorse Trust

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Kirsty-Jo Muddiman, representative for The Seahorse Trust and coordinator of the Malta Seahorse Project. Who knew that the seahorse is as fancy inside as out! This might be the mo…
Oct. 15, 2024

Welcome Back!

Hello Kindred Podcast community! NEW episodes start dropping bimonthly on Oct. 22nd and we can’t wait! Have a listen now for some episode teasers, a little Kate & Jenn update, and what’s new and upcoming for our next season…
July 23, 2024

53. Killer Whales | A Conversation with Marine Biologist and Author Hanne Strager

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 w…
July 9, 2024

52. Gwentomologist! | A Conversation with Entomologist Gwen Erdosh

In this week’s episode, we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with entomologist Gwen Erdosh! We came across her Instagram account a few years back and have been huge fans ever since. We are so inspired by Gwen for many re…