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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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June 10, 2025
Super Cat Woman | With Sassee Walker, Cat Carer and Animal Welfare Advocate
In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Sassee Walker, founder of the non profit cat rescue Sassee Cats operating in New York City, specifically Brooklyn and East New York areas. She also works full-time for NYC Health a...
May 27, 2025
Challenger Deep | With Dr. Dawn Wright, Oceanographer
In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Dr. Dawn Wright, chief scientist at Esri, or Environmental Systems Research Institute and a specialist in marine geology, geography, and oceanography, and not least of all a deepse...
May 22, 2025
Special Episode | With PennFuture, Environmental Advocacy Organization
This is a Special Episode of Kindred, and we’re throwing it in mid-season because we have questions! Let me explain. Recently, the federal government has been eliminating or cutting federal programs and funding in context to...
May 13, 2025
Healing With Dogs | With Oscar Rodriguez, K9 Trainer
In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Oscar Rodriguez, founder and CEO of Underdogs K9 Training. Oscar’s training focuses on dog psychology and dog behavior and his professional services include dog walking, dog boardi...
April 29, 2025
Book Club | Slippery Beast: A True Crime Natural History, with Eels
It’s time for our special edition of Kindred’s Book Club! In this season’s Book Club we are featuring Slippery Beast: A True Crime Natural History, with Eels, by Ellen Ruppel Shell. Author Ellen Ruppel Shell is professor emer...
April 15, 2025
Range Rider & The Lads | With Daniel Curry, Wolf Conservationist
In this week’s episode, we speak with Daniel Curry, Range Rider and founder of the non-profit Project Griph, an organisation focused on wildlife conflict mitigation. Through Daniel’s specialized methods executed on horseback,...
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