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Episode 4 of Series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript

What can Aboriginal and Bengali literature teach us about our connection with nature? Join Dr. Dipanwita Pal on our podcast as she shares her fascinating research into these cultural narratives. This episode is a compelling look into how stories reflect and influence our relationships with the animal world. Tune in for an enlightening discussion!

Guest: Dr Dipanwita Pal is an Associate Professor in English at Galsi Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal, India. Her Ph. D. thesis is based on the ecocritical study of the works of the first Australian Aboriginal poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal. She has edited Ecofeminism and Allied Issues, Exploring the Coexistence of the Humans and the Nonhumans within Literary Text. She has a number of papers published in various national and international journals. She is the recipient of the Scientist of the Year Award 2020 by IKSAD (The Institute of Economic Development and Social Researches), Turkey. Her areas of interest are gender studies, indigenous studies, ecocriticism, Australian literature, Indian English literature. She is the recipient of the IASA ER Travel Fellowship to Australia 2024.

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Episode 3 of Series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript

We discuss the emotional depth and significance of Meade's collaborations with artists and photographers, highlighting themes of animal welfare and exploitation.

Guest: Gordon Meade is a Scottish poet, based in the East Neuk of Fife. He is the author of twelve collections of poetry including, most recently,EX-Posed: Animal Elegies (Lantern Publishing & Media 2023), In Transit (Enthusiastic Press 2022) and Zoospeak (Enthusiastic Press 2020). At present, he is completing a new collection, The Resurrectionists, which looks at the ethical issues surrounding De-extinction from the perspective of a number of more-than-human animals.  Later this year, he will be giving a reading, and hosting a creative writing workshop, at the Anthrozoology as International Practice: Student Conference in Human-Animal Studies,17-19 November 2024 Online

Book Recommendation: Poetry in the Making by Ted Hughes

Other Links: Exposed by Gordon Meade

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" If you see the ghost of your dog, it can make you better and that should be okay. It shouldn't be something that we say is a problem." - Jen Golbeck

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Dive into the world of supernatural pet encounters, as we discuss the psychological and anthropological perspectives on ghostly visits from deceased pets. The conversation explores the complexities of grief, especially disenfranchised grief, and the comfort people find in these encounters. This episode also examines the cultural significance of ghost pets and the role of continuing bonds in coping mechanisms.

Guest: Jen Golbeck is the “internet’s dog mom” and creator of the social media sensation The Golden Ratio. A professor at the University of Maryland’s College of Information Studies, she is a popular science communicator on issues related to her research on social media and dogs. Her TED Talks have been viewed by millions and she is a popular keynote speaker who has appeared on NPR, The 11th Hour, and more. Her writing has appeared in Slate, The Atlantic, Psychology Today, and Wired. She and her husband rescue golden retrievers who are senior or who have special medical needs and give them a safe and comfortable life. Find out more at JenGolbeck.com

Book Recommendation: House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski

 
1:17 Guest Introduction

02:37 Anthropological Research on Ghost Dogs

05:07 Types of Supernatural Experiences with Pets

07:50 Psychological Insights on Grief and Ghosts

09:51 Challenging Traditional Views on Grief

19:08 Exploring Unique Ghost Dog Stories

20:56 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Supernatural

25:40 The Final Three Questions

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"If there's anything that will make people think twice and reflect it would be have stories and poems like this."- Natasha Matsaert

Ep 2, series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript

The episode features poetry and insights from a writing workshop, aimed at fostering empathetic connections and motivating change.
The discussion centers around the power of poetry and art in animal advocacy, particularly highlighting the National Animal Rights Day event. They explore how stories can inspire action, share writing tips! (Please be aware that this episode may not be appropriate for all audiences).

Guests: Julie Knopp is a writer and animal advocate based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Julie’s writing has been featured in HuffPost, New York Daily News, Minneapolis Star Tribune, and other prominent media outlets. Julie holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and enjoys teaching change-makers how they can use writing and media strategy to advance their cause. To learn more about Julie, visit julieknopp.com.

Natasha Matsaert 

Book Recommendations: The Cow with Ear Tag #1389 by Kathryn Gillespie
Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer

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"Yeah, what is the deal with animals?  I think, mulling this over, and what I keep coming back to in my mind is  they are magic made manifest." -Linda Evans, PhD.

Part 1, Series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript
In the captivating premiere of 'The Deal with Animals' Season 2. Discover how animals were depicted in Egyptian art, their cultural significance, and insights into animal behavior reflected through ancient tomb and temple scenes.

Don't forget to participate in the Women in Podcasting Awards by October 1st, where 'The Deal with Animals' is nominated!

Guest: Linda Evans is an Associate Professor in Egyptology in the Department of History and Archaeology at Macquarie University, Sydney. She studied Classical Studies and Psychology at the University of Adelaide in South Australia before working in the field of Biology at Washington University in St Louis, Missouri; Rockefeller University, New York; and the University of California, Davis. After returning to Australia, she completed both an MA and PhD in Egyptology at Macquarie. Drawing on her former career in Biology, her research focuses on the human-animal relationship in the ancient world, especially in the Egyptian context, in which she seeks a more accurate and nuanced understanding of ancient zoological knowledge and its application by prehistoric societies.

Her recent publications include descriptions of the animal-rich tomb paintings at the Egyptian cemetery site of Beni Hassan and new insights into the meaning and significance of Egyptian animal imagery, from pelicans and pigs to porcupines! She is currently completing a volume on the invertebrates of ancient Egypt for Lockwood Press.

Book Recommendations: My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell, Comet in Moominland by Tove Jansson, and The Animal World of the Pharaohs by Patrick F. Houlihan

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00:00 Ep. 105 What can Animals Tell us about Ancient Egypt? with PhD, Linda Evans (S12)

02:19 Introduction to Linda Evans and Ancient Egyptian Art

03:32 Exploring Ancient Egyptian Tomb Art

05:09 Animal Depictions and Their Significance

23:34 Lin

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In Series Twelve of The Deal with Animals, we're exploring the way art and culture changes and reflects the way we understand and connect with other animals. 

From ancient cave paintings to modern street art, animals have always held a special place in our creative expression.

But it's not just about the art. It's about the stories, the symbolism, and the connections that shape our world. 

Join me and a lineup of incredible guests as we explore the animal side of art, uncovering the meanings behind every brushstroke, fable, and animal metaphor.

Whether you're an art lover, a history buff, or just curious about the world around you, Series 12, Animals in Art and Culture, will open your eyes to a whole new perspective on the human relationship with other animals.

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The sacred status of the cow is so widespread, so institutionalized, so deeply entrenched in Hindu culture, that it is actually quite a central question about the whole notion of Hinduism identity and cows. - Yamini Narayanan

Episode 3 of Series 7: Animals and the Divine ⁠Transcript⁠

In this amazing episode we talk about the place of cows -or more pertinently, dairy -  in the Hindu religion. It raises the question: what does it mean to treat an animal as sacred versus treating an animal humanely? Yamini discusses the consequences of the cow being amplified as the mother of human life, and how this actually more deeply entrenches the cow into the practice of dairy farming. We hear the story of Krishna and his love for milk as a child raised in a dairy farm, and think about how ideas of kinship with animals can be exploited.  Importantly though, we also go back to the origin stories of Hinduism to ask whether there is a place in the Hindu religion to help animals. 

Guest: Yamini Narayanan is an Associate Professor of International and Community Development at Deakin University, Melbourne. Her work explores the ways in which (other) animals are instrumentalised in sectarian, casteist and fascist ideologies in India, and how animals are also actors and architects of informal urbanisms. Yamini’s research is supported by two Australian Research Council grants. Her newest book Mother Cow, Mother India (2023) is published by Stanford University Press. In 2019, Yamini was awarded the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Mid-Career Research Excellence. In recognition of her work, she was made Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics (FOCAE), a distinguished honour that is conferred through nomination or invitation only.

Book Recommendation: The Cow with Ear Tag #1389 by Kathryn Gillespie 

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Episode 4/4 Series 11  Animals of The Maui Wildfires Transcript

Welcome to the 103rd episode of The Deal with Animals AND the last episode of Season One.  In episode 3/4  we heard stories of survival and reunification of the animals lost in the fires. Then we delved into the question of why access to the burn zone to save more animals was suddenly denied.

In this episode we delve into the ongoing housing crisis for Lahaina's community post-wildfire, we explore the roles of trapping, fostering, and transport programs in managing displaced animals and Staff from the Maui Humane Society share heart-rending stories of rescue and reunification, while reflecting on their experiences working in the burn zone.

Please take a moment now and visit Donate to Maui Humane Society
a special joint page set up my MHS in partnership with TDWA to raise money for MHS' continues efforts for the animals of Maui.

Thank you to All the staff of Maui Humane Society for the dedication to the animals of Maui but in particular, thank you to the guests of this series who shared their stories.
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• Moani Makaiwi was one of the first animal rescuers on scene during the tragic Lahaina fires. Between her strong family history in Lahaina as a native Hawaiian and her dedication to rescuing animals as a Humane Enforcement Officer, Moani's story is truly one that you will not forget.
• Emily Drose is one of MHS' two Fire Cat Specialists. In this role, she has worked closely with the feeding/trapping team in the burn zone and manages the cats' movement once in the care of MHS.  She was born and raised on Maui, with a background as a large animal veterinary technician, lead emergency vet tech, ( Hawaii's first ) community cat coordinator ,community outreach and humane enforcement.
• Johnny Lingao is Maui Humane Society's Wildfire Community Liaison. In this role, Johnny works directly with displaced Lahaina residents and those affected by the fires to get them what they need to keep their pets, whether that be veterinary care, pet housing deposits, supplies, food, etc.
• Jenny Miller The Director of Development of MHS at the time of the wildfires and my guide around the Maui Humane Society campus in October 2023 
• Katie Shannon worked at Maui Humane Society for 3 years, including Director of Marketing and Communications during the fires in August 2023. Katie's background is in media and marketing strategy
  
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Episode 3/4 Series 11  Animals of The Maui Wildfires Transcript

Welcome to the 102nd episode of The Deal with Animals. In the last episode we followed the stories of five staff members at Maui Humane Society and we heard about the efforts of the MHS team the first days after the fire. Moani, humane resource officer, shared her emotional journey through Lahaina's burn zone and the coordination between multiple organizations that rallied to help Maui's Animals. 

In this episode we hear stories of survival and reunification of the animals lost in the fires. Then we delve into the question of why access to the burn zone to save more animals was suddenly denied. 

Please take a moment now and visit Donate to Maui Humane Society
a special joint page set up my MHS in partnership with TDWA to raise money for MHS' continues efforts for the animals of Maui.

Thank you to All the staff of Maui Humane Society for the dedication to the animals of Maui but in particular, thank you to the guests of this series who shared their stories.
Follow the Blog and/or the Newsletter for full bio's and links

• Moani Makaiwi was one of the first animal rescuers on scene during the tragic Lahaina fires. Between her strong family history in Lahaina as a native Hawaiian and her dedication to rescuing animals as a Humane Enforcement Officer, Moani's story is truly one that you will not forget.
• Emily Drose is one of MHS' two Fire Cat Specialists. In this role, she has worked closely with the feeding/trapping team in the burn zone and manages the cats' movement once in the care of MHS.  She was born and raised on Maui, with a background as a large animal veterinary technician, lead emergency vet tech, ( Hawaii's first ) community cat coordinator ,community outreach and humane enforcement.
• Johnny Lingao is Maui Humane Society's Wildfire Community Liaison. In this role, Johnny works directly with displaced Lahaina residents and those affected by the fires to get them what they need to keep their pets, whether that be veterinary care, pet housing deposits, supplies, food, etc.
• Jenny Miller The Director of Development of MHS at the time of the wildfires and my guide around the Maui Humane Society campus in October 2023 
• Katie Shannon worked at Maui Humane Society for 3 years, including Director of Marketing and Communications during the fires in August 2023. Katie's background is in media and marketing strategy
  
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