Kindred

Boreal Forests | With Dr. Jennifer Baltzer, Forest Ecologist

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are talking about one of the most important biomes, boreal forests! And to lead us in this conversation, we are speaking with fore...

Plants As Portals | Inside Botany of Nations Exhibit

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jenn and I have the distinct pleasure of covering the exhibit Botany of Nations, at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel Univers...

The Philadelphia Zoo | With Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman, President & CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are speaking with Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman, 15th President and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo in its 164th year.Dr. Mogerman is deeply co...

The Story of the Buffalo | With Zintkala Rivera, Range Ecologist

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are speaking with range ecologist and Buffalo conservationist, Zintkala Rivera from the organisation, Tanka Fund.  Zintkala is a ...

The Donkey Sanctuary | With Dr. Cara Clancy, Senior Researcher

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Dr. Cara Clancy, senior researcher and social scientist for the Donkey Sanctuary located in Sidmouth, E...

Saving Sequoias | With Ben Blom and Save The Redwoods League

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Ben Blom of the organization Save The Redwoods League to speak with us all about these wise and wonderf...

Encore: 23. A Second Chance: Saving Chimpanzees in DR Congo | A Conversation with Itsaso Velez del Burgo, Primatologist and Technical Director for Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Center

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Originally released November 22, 2022. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in April 2026.In this week's episode from our archives, we speak wi...

Encore: 41. The Power of Nature | A Conversation with Psychologist Jill Suttie

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Originally released January 9, 2024. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in April 2026.In this week’s episode from our archives, we speak with p...

Encore: 51. Rewilding Our Children | A Conversation with Jen Davis, Education & Learning Manager for The Wildlife Trusts

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Originally released June 25, 2024. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in April 2026.In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Jen Davis, the...

Listening To The Land | With Eriel Tchekwie Deranger, Leader in Indigenous Climate Action

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Eriel Dernager, president of the organization Indigenous Climate Action, the only Indigenous led climat...

The Life of a Dog | With Dr. Carlo Siracusa, Professor of Small Animal Behavior and Welfare

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode we are speaking with Dr. Carlo Siracusa, a professor of small animal behavior and welfare at the University of Pennsylvania’...

Bat Woman | With Dr. Winifred Frick, Research Biologist and Chief Scientist

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode we are speaking with Dr. Winifred Frick.  Dr. Frick is a research biologist and chief scientist at Bat Conservation Internat...

EOY

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our End Of Year episode, where Jenn & Kate wrap up the year with what impacted us, what was challenging for us, and what inspired us. ...

Nature’s Janitors | With Kojo Baidoo, Naturalist and Ecologist

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode we are speaking with Kojo Baidoo,  a naturalist and ecologist, all about the incredible vulture. Kojo received his degree in...

The Shark | With Dr. Catherine Macdonald, Marine Conservation Biologist

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode we are speaking with Dr. Catherine Macdonald, marine conservation biologist and shark ecologist. Catherine is a scientist and...

Possums! | With Chris Strub, Wildlife Rehabilitator

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Chris Strub, a wildlife rehabilitator who has worked in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation for over 10 ...

Hyenas! | With Dr. Kay Holekamp, Behavioral Ecologist

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

As She Rises | Season 4

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As She Rises is back for its fourth season, hosted by Leah Thomas, founder of The Intersectional Environmentalist. This season, As She Rises is explor...

Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring | With Deborah Blum, Science Journalist

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Deborah Blum, environmental journalist, Pulitzer-prize winning science writer and science columnist. ...

A New Season of Kindred Drops Oct 14!

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 wi...

Encore: 48. Coastal Sea Wolves of Bella Bella | A Conversation with William Housty of the Heiltsuk Nation

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Originally released May 14, 2024. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in October 2025.In this week’s conversation, we are speaking with William ...

Encore: Brothers In the Wild

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Originally released January 26, 2025. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in October 2025.In this exclusive drop Jenn and I talk to brothers Dave ...

Encore: 47. A Grizzly Man | A Conversation with Bear Biologist, Chris Servheen

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Originally released April 30, 2024. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in October 2025.In this week's archived episode, we are spoke with Bea...

Encore: Savages & Beasts

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Originally released April 30, 2025. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in October 2025.And guess who’s back? Our favorite Zoo historian and aut...

Cheetah Tracker | With Tim Hofmann, Canine Scat Detection Dog Handler

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Tim Hofmann,  a certified dog trainer working with the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), running the Sc...

Leadership, Empowerment, & Rescue | With Awanookwe Kingbird-Bratvold, Founder of Awesiinyag (Animals) Are Love

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Awanookwe Kingbird-Bratvold, founder of the animal rescue Awesiinyag (Animals) Are Loved.  Awanookwe i...

Finding Our Place | With Carolyn Finney, Cultural Geographer

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Carolyn Finney, a cultural geographer, storyteller, actor, lover of pop culture, and author.  Carolyn ...

Super Cat Woman | With Sassee Walker, Cat Carer and Animal Welfare Advocate

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, specificall...

Challenger Deep | With Dr. Dawn Wright, Oceanographer

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Dr. Dawn Wright, chief scientist at Esri, or Environmental Systems Research Institute and a specialist ...

Special Episode | With PennFuture, Environmental Advocacy Organization

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 govern...

Healing With Dogs | With Oscar Rodriguez, K9 Trainer

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Book Club | Slippery Beast: A True Crime Natural History, with Eels

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Histor...

Range Rider & The Lads | With Daniel Curry, Wolf Conservationist

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 con...

We Are Back!

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to our Spring Season!We are so excited to start dropping a new season full of the most amazing guests!Look out for new episodes starting ...

Encore: The Flying Primates | A Conversation with Cognitive Zoologist Dr. Mathias Osvath

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Originally released August 15, 2023. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in April 2025.In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Mathias Osvath,...

Encore: Digging Into Environmental Justice | A Conversation with Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s President Matt Rader

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Originally released July 4, 2023. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in April 2025.In this week’s episode, we speak with Matt Rader, the Presid...

Encore: One Woman. Three Oceans. 21,000 Kilometers | A Conversation with Adventurer Melanie Vogel

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Originally released January 23, 2024. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in April 2025. In this week’s episode, we speak with long-haul hiker ...

Kindred Statement

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our final episode of the season was supposed to air earlier this month, but due to the quickly changing political landscape, we couldn’t release it ...

Encore: Wild Horses | A Conversation with Tracy Wilson, Nevada State Director for American Wild Horse Campaign

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Originally released April 25, 2023. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in April 2025.In this week's conversation, we speak with Tracy Wilson,...

Encore: The Power of Fire with Tony Incashola Jr. and Stephanie Gillin of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are dropping this episode as an encore in light of the devastating fires LA have been experiencing the last few weeks. There are so many reasons th...

60. Florida’s Ghost Cat | A Conversation with Research Scientist Dave Onorato with the Florida Panther Project

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Dave Onorato, Research Scientist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and ...

59. Phantom Owl | A Conversation with Wildlife Ecologist Dr. Katherine Gura

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Dr. Katherine Gura, a research scientist at Colorado State University and a leader in raptor research a...

Nature’s Rest & Renewal | Kate and Jenn Wrap 2024

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This time of year can be challenging. It’s dark, grey and cold. So Kat and I thought we could offer a new perspective, one that Jenn and I have been...

58. Book Club | A Conversation with Painter and Author Rosalie Haizlett

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we speak with Rosalie Haizlett about her new book Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains. Tiny Worlds is an immersion into...

57. A Dog’s Grief | A Conversation with Veterinarian Stefania Uccheddu

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s conversation, we speak with Stefania Uccheddu, Veterinarian and Coordinator of the Behavioral Medicine Service at the San Marco Veter...

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

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s conversation, we speak with Nigel Rothfels, Professor of History from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Nigel has long been stud...

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

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

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

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Kirsty-Jo Muddiman, representative for The Seahorse Trust and coordinator of the Malta Seahorse Project...

Welcome Back!

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Kindred Podcast community!  NEW episodes start dropping  bimonthly on Oct. 22nd and we can’t wait! Have a listen now for some episode teaser...

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

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 pre...

52. Gwentomologist! | A Conversation with Entomologist Gwen Erdosh

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 bac...

51. Rewilding Our Children | A Conversation with Jen Davis, Education & Learning Manager for The Wildlife Trusts

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Jen Davis, the education and learning manager for The Wildlife Trusts based around the UK. Jen focuses...

50. Pink Flamingos | A Conversation with Wild Bird Rehabilitator Elly Albers

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Elly Albers who is all about the beautiful Pink Flamingo! Elly is the founder of the Bonaire Wild Bird ...

49. C.A.R.E. | A Conversation with Sloane Hawes of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Sloane Hawes, Chief of Research and Development at CARE, which stands for Companions and Animals for Re...

48. Coastal Sea Wolves of Bella Bella | A Conversation with William Housty of the Heiltsuk Nation

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s conversation, we are speaking with William Housty, Associate Director of the Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Management Department in Be...

47. A Grizzly Man | A Conversation with Bear Biologist, Chris Servheen

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we are speaking with Bear Biologist Chris Servheen. We finally get to meet our grizzly bear fears head-on and dispel all t...

46. The Rights of Rivers | A Conversation with Lance Foster, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s conversation, we speak with Lance Foster, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. You know wh...

Podcast Swap | The Best Biome with Nicole Brown & Rachel Roth

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are doing another podcast swap!  In the episode we are sharing today, Nicole and Rachel talk about the Takhi horse, a no...

45. Restoring Our Watersheds | A Conversation with Stroud Water Research Center

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 6 everyone! Today we have the privilege of kicking off this season with Stroud Water Research Center, and representing them for thi...

Season 5 Wrap Up!

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From all of us at Kindred, a massive thanks to our guests this season! We would not be able to do what we do without your research, your experience, a...

44. Decolonizing Sockeye Salmon “Miso’o” | A Conversation with Indigenous Fisheries Scientist Dr. Andrea Reid

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Andrea Reid, a citizen of the Nisga’a Nation and assistant professor with the University of British Colu...

43. The Extraordinary Octopus | A Conversation with Marine Biologist Dr. David Scheel

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Dr. David Scheel, behavioural ecologist and professor of marine biology at Alaska Pacific University in...

42. One Woman. Three Oceans. 21,000 Kilometers | A Conversation with Adventurer Melanie Vogel

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we speak with long-haul hiker and adventurer Melanie Vogel. Melanie is the first woman to walk the Trans Canada Trail, the l...

Podcast Swap | The Community Cats Podcast with Stacy LeBaron

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we’re doing a swap! Today we are sharing an episode from The Community Cats Podcast, with creator and host Stacy LeBaron. ...

41. The Power of Nature | A Conversation with Psychologist Jill Suttie

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we speak with psychologist Jill Suttie, staff writer and contributing editor for the Greater Good Science Center, at Univers...

Year In Review | Thanks 2023!

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Kate and Jenn take a look back on their last year with Kindred. We are so grateful for the support, growth, and all the amaz...

40. Healing A Broken Soul | A Conversation with Equine Veterinarian Dr. Farah ElMallah

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we travel to Egypt and speak with equine veterinarian Dr. Farah ElMallah. What an absolute joy to speak with such an intelli...

39. Building An ARK | A Conversation with Dawood Mohammad, Founder of Animal Rescue Kashmir

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we speak with Dawood Mohammad, founder of Animal Rescue Kashmir (ARK) about how and why he started doing rescue work in Kash...

38. The Cheetah's Longest Race | A Conversation with Dr. Laurie Marker

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s conversation, we speak with Dr. Laurie Marker, founder and executive director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). Dr. Marker walk...

37. Kindred Souls: Octopuses, Turtles, and Authors | A Conversation with author Sy Montgomery

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we speak with (multiple-time!) bestselling author, Sy Montgomery about her deep connection, understanding, and passion for a...

Welcome Back!

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! NEW episodes start dropping on October 24th, on our regularly scheduled (bimonthly) Tuesdays. We have some compelling episodes coming y...

Season 4 Wrap Up!

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are dropping in to say thank you to our guests, our listeners, and our mighty little team.  We appreciate that we are able to do this podcast beca...

36. Ravens: The Flying Primates | A Conversation with Cognitive Zoologist Dr. Mathias Osvath

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Mathias Osvath, Cognitive Zoologist at Lund University about all things corvids and specifically the raven...

35. Tiny Wild Cats | A Conversation with Dr. Wai-Ming Wong, Panthera’s Director of Small Cat Conservation Science

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Wai-Ming Wong, the director of small cat conservation science for the organization Panthera. Dr. Wong intr...

34. Wilding England’s Forests | A Conversation with Rachel Gardner, Conservation Translocations Officer for Forestry England

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we speak with Rachel Gardner, the conservation translocation officer for the executive agency Forestry England, about her jo...

33. Digging Into Environmental Justice | A Conversation with Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s President Matt Rader

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we speak with Matt Rader, the President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. We dig deep into environmental justice an...

32. Mist, Magic, & Mood | A Conversation with Wildlife Photographer Meaghan Garrahan

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we speak with wildlife photographer Meaghan Garrahan. Meaghan talks to us about why she got into wildlife photography, what ...

31. The Wolf Interpreter | A Conversation with Wolf Researcher and Author Rick McIntyre

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we speak with wolf researcher, interpreter, and award-winning author, Rick McIntyre. Wolves are one of our favorite beings t...

30. ANTS: Going Underground | A Conversation with Entomologist Dr. Andy Suarez from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Andy Suarez, head of the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior at the University of Illinois a...

29. An Arctic Update | Check-In with Dr. Kate Stafford of the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we are checking in with Dr. Kate Stafford about the state of the Arctic. Dr. Stafford talks about her latest trip back...

28. Wild Horses | A Conversation with Tracy Wilson, Nevada State Director for American Wild Horse Campaign

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's conversation, we speak with Tracy Wilson, the Nevada State Director for American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) on a critical subject...

Season 4 | We Are Back!

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Season 4 of The Kindred Podcast! We are so excited for this next season. We continue to explore the intricate and interdependent re...

UPDATE: Checking In with Shawn Heinrichs, Conservationist, Co-Founder of OnlyOne, and Emmy Award-winning Cinematographer.

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve asked Shawn Heinrichs to drop in and walk us through what has happened at a few of the big conventions, like COP 15, COP 27, and CITES, as far...

Bonus Episode: Saving Baringo's Giraffes | A Conversation with Rebby Sebei, Manager at Ruko Wildlife Conservancy

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we speak with Rebby Sebei, conservationist and manager at Ruko Wildlife Conservancy.  Rebby talks about her work uniting...

27. The Power of Fire | A Conversation with Tony Incashola Jr. and Stephanie Gillin from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's conversation, we speak with Tony Incashola Jr., forest manager for CSKT (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes), and Stephanie ...

26. Grieving the Loss of Pets | A Conversation with Veterinarian Dr. Kelly Slattery

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's conversation, we speak with Dr. Kelly Slattery of Home & Shore Vet about grief in specific context to the non-human members of...

25. The Morphology of Dogs | A Conversation with Dr. Elaine Ostrander, Chief and Investigator of the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch at the National Institutes of Health

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's conversation, we speak with Dr. Elaine Ostrander about all things dogs and why they look like they do. In layman's terms, Dr. O...

24. Part 2: The Intelligence of Plants | A Conversation with Monica Gagliano, Evolutionary Ecologist & Director of the Biological Intelligence Lab at Southern Cross University, Australia.

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode consists of Part 1 & Part 2. In this week's conversation, we speak with Ecologist Monica Gagliano about her groundbreaking resear...

24. The Intelligence of Plants | A Conversation with Monica Gagliano, Evolutionary Ecologist & Director of the Biological Intelligence Lab at Southern Cross University, Australia.

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's conversation, we speak with Ecologist Monica Gagliano about her groundbreaking research with plants in context to perception, learn...

23. A Second Chance: Saving Chimpanzees in DR Congo | A Conversation with Itsaso Velez del Burgo, Primatologist and Technical Director for Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Center

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's conversation, we speak with Itsaso Velez del Burgo about her work at the Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Center in the Democratic Repu...

22. A Great Migration | A Conversation with Shelly Eshleman, MOTUS Avian Research Coordinator at Willistown Conservation Trust

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's conversation, we speak with Ph.D. Student Shelly Eshleman about the incredible journey migrating birds take every year. Shelly talk...

21. Bugs: The Unsung Heroes | A Conversation with Entomologist Dr. May Berenbaum from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. May Berenbaum on all things insects and her work focusing on interactions between insects and plants and the...

20. Man's Other Best Friend | A Conversation with Dr. Kristyn Vitale, Assistant Professor of Animal Health and Behavior at Unity College

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Kristyn Vitale, whose work focuses on companion animal behavior, specifically cat social cognition, cat...

19. Season 3 Has Arrived!

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Season 3 of Kindred! We are so excited to be back and sharing more great conversations. Look out for us wherever you listen to podcast...

Bonus Episode: The Trap King | A Conversation with Sterling Davis, Leader in TNR and the Cat Community (2021)

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we speak with Sterling "Trap King" Davis about his non-profit organization, Trap King Humane Cat Solutions, doin...

18. That's A Wrap! | A Conversation with Hosts Kate & Jenn

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Kate & Jenn look back on Season 2 and talk about what their big takeaways were, and how each conversation with guests impa...

17. From Time Beyond Memory | A Conversation with Willa Powless, Member at Large on the Klamath Tribes Council

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we speak with Willa Powless, a member at large on the Klamath Tribes Council from Oregon about how "land back" i...

16. Living In Reciprocity | In Review: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Knowledge, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Kate and Jenn take a deep dive into Robin Wall Kimmerer's book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Knowledge, Scientific...

15. Saving Baringo's Giraffes | A Conversation with Rebby Sebei, Manager of the Ruko Wildlife Conservancy

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we speak with Rebby Sebei, conservationist and manager of Ruko Wildlife Conservancy. Rebby talks about her work uniting ...