Best Cetaceans Podcasts (2025)

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Animal ForensiCon 2025: Sharp Trauma in Cetaceans and Sirenians with Denise Boyd 4:29

17d ago4:29

4:29

Denise Boyd, researcher with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, shares with us the dangers faced by manatees, dolphins and whales in Southwest Florida from collisions with boats. The 2025 Animal ForensiCon: The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference is a three-day event, offered in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida from May 7th …

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Episode 081-Minke Whales 26:44

12m ago26:44

26:44

We are back and are finally covering Minke Whales (how have we not talked about these lil guys yet?!) Put on your mittens and grab your lightsabers (this will all make sense we promise!) as we dive right in. Show Notes: -Minke Whale Unusual Mortality Event along the Atlantic Coast: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/marine-life-distress/2017-2…

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Season 1: State v Steffen Baldwin / Episode 1: Remi 1:01:01

6d ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Season 1: State v Steffen Baldwin / Episode 1: Remi Steffen Baldwin gained popularity in the State of Ohio as a "dog savior", proclaiming that he could rehabilitate and rehome any dog, including those deemed dangerous and not adoptable. He spent years sharing his "success" stories, but the truth was revealed when one of his victims, Litsa Kargakos,…

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129. Being a Good Relative in the Community of Creation, with Randy Woodley 39:13

12d ago39:13

39:13

In this special archive episode of the Earthkeepers podcast, Forrest engages with Reverend Dr. Randy Woodley, exploring the intersection of indigenous theology, environmental justice, and the need for a paradigm shift in how we relate to the earth. Woodley shares his journey of establishing the Eloheh Indigenous Center for Earth Justice, and discus…

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Bio-Dome or Bio-Doom? Trump's Ocean Policy Overhaul 43:19

13d ago43:19

43:19

Andrew Kornblatt sits down with deep-sea ecologist and science communicator Andrew Thaler and dedicated ocean advocate and Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, Angelo Villagomez for a panel discussion on the recent actions of the Trump Administration around NOAA, Ocean Monuments, and Conservation. Come for the Ocean Politics, stay for…

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Animal ForensiCon 2025: Bovine Distance Evaluation with João Bittar, DVM 10:30

17d ago10:30

10:30

Dr. João Bittar, Assistant Professor of Beef Cattle Extension at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, talks about the importance of long-distance observation of livestock in determining their physical and behavioral health. The 2025 Animal ForensiCon: The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference is a three-day event, offered i…

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Animal ForensiCon 2025: Diagnostic Imaging of Thoracic Trauma with Federico Grosso, DVM 5:35

17d ago5:35

5:35

Dr. Federico Grosso, Clinical Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses the importance of x-rays in diagnosing the cause and consequences of trauma to the chest. The 2025 Animal ForensiCon: The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference is a three-day event, offered in Daytona Be…

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Animal ForensiCon 2025: Shelter Vet Forensics with Jennifer Bonovich, DVM 4:41

17d ago4:41

4:41

Dr. Jennifer Bonovich gives us an overview of the role of the sheter veterinarian in forensic cases and how animal cruelty cases can be pursued “on a budget”. The 2025 Animal ForensiCon: The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference is a three-day event, offered in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida from May 7th to 9th, 2025. The conference is hosted by…

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Animal ForensiCon 2025: Animal Hoarding with Becky Morrow, DVM 5:55

17d ago5:55

5:55

Dr. Becky Morrow, founder of Frankie’s Friends, gives us an overview of the role of the veterinarian in forensic cases including testifying in court. The 2025 Animal ForensiCon: The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference is a three-day event, offered in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida from May 7th to 9th, 2025. The conference is hosted by the Univ…

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Animal ForensiCon 2025: Animal Crimes and Family Violence with Laura Koivula 5:20

17d ago5:20

5:20

Laura Koivula, director of Animal Crimes and Investigations for Humane World for Animal’s Animal Rescue Team, discusses the LINK between animal cruelty and family violence. The 2025 Animal ForensiCon: The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference is a three-day event, offered in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida from May 7th to 9th, 2025. The conferen…

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Animal ForensiCon 2025: Internet investigations with Jacob Lloyd 4:24

17d ago4:24

4:24

Can the internet be a resource for criminal investigations? Jacob Lloyd, from the Animal Welfare Investigations Project, shares with us do’s and don’ts of internet searching in animal crimes. The 2025 Animal ForensiCon: The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference is a three-day event, offered in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida from May 7th to 9th, …

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Animal ForensiCon 2025: Morphology Assessment of Mammals with Verity Mathis 3:56

17d ago3:56

3:56

If you ever watched the show Bones, here is the real thing. Verity Mathis talks about the collection of species and how they can help with identification of unknown samples. The 2025 Animal ForensiCon: The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference is a three-day event, offered in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida from May 7th to 9th, 2025. The conferen…

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Animal ForensiCon 2025: Crime Scene Processing with FBI Agent Lauren Regucci 6:54

18d ago6:54

6:54

FBI Agent Lauren Regucci discusses the FBI’s 12-step approach to evidence collection and the importance of properly documenting a crime scene. The 2025 Animal ForensiCon: The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference is a three-day event, offered in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida from May 7th to 9th, 2025. The conference is hosted by the University …

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Animal ForensiCon 2025: Livestock Investigations with Justin McClure 8:20

18d ago8:20

8:20

Justin McClure, Agriculture Investigator for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, shares information on the evaluation of livestock for cruelty and neglect and gives advise on how to assess their condition to determine if a crime is being committed. The 2025 Animal ForensiCon: The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference is a three-day e…

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Animal ForensiCon 2025: Jury Selection and Expert Testimony with Laura Hope 8:05

18d ago8:05

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Laura Hope, Assistant State Attorney for the 5th Circuit, shares information on jury selection and expert witness testimony in jury trials. The 2025 Animal ForensiCon: The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference is a three-day event, offered in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida from May 7th to 9th, 2025. The conference is hosted by the University of …

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Animal ForensiCon 2025: Dogfighting with Janette Reever 10:27

19d ago10:27

10:27

Janette Reever, dogfighting expert from the Humane World for Animals gives a quick review on dogfighting, what to look for and document both to present a strong criminal case. The 2025 Animal ForensiCon: The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference is a three-day event, offered in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida from May 7th to 9th, 2025. The confer…

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Animal Forensicon 2025 - Pathology, Bloodstain Analysis, Animal Law and Evidence 21:21

20d ago21:21

21:21

The 2025 Animal ForensiCon: The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference is a three-day event, offered in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida from May 7th to 9th, 2025. The conference is hosted by the University of Florida’s Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory. ForensiCon offers workshops and educational sessions on a wide variety of topics pertaini…

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128. Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees, with Leah Rampy and Beth Norcross 53:33

28d ago53:33

53:33

In this conversation, Leah Rampy and Beth Norcross discuss their book Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees, exploring themes of earth care, spirituality, and the deep connections humans have with nature. They emphasize the importance of recognizing our kinship with the living world and the wisdom that trees can impart. The discussion also high…

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Episode 080 – Gotham Whale 45:35

28d ago45:35

45:35

The Whale Tales Podcast is back this month (celebrating our sixth anniversary!) with more amazing guests – Danielle Brown the Director of Research as well as Chris St Lawrence, Communications and Outreach Lead from Gotham Whale in New York. We discuss their work with Gotham Whale and their Wanted program, matching and IDing Humpbacks off […]…

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The Gift of Time - How Honu is Changing Ocean Exploration Forever 25:39

29d ago25:39

25:39

Join us as we explore the cutting-edge world of underwater technology with Liz Taylor, President of DOER Marine Operations. Discover how this innovative company has been transforming ocean exploration since 1992, from developing human-occupied submersibles to creating mobile science labs from shipping containers. In this fascinating conversation, L…

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127. Eating as Earthcare: Shifting Toward a Plant-based Diet, with Jessica Schroeder 53:38

1M ago53:38

53:38

In this engaging conversation, Forrest speaks with Jo Swinney and Jessica Schroeder about their journeys in environmental stewardship, mindful eating, and the role of food in community building. They explore the impact of food choices on the environment, the challenges of discussing climate change, and the importance of creating a nurturing communi…

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126. Do One Thing: Earthkeeping as a Lifestyle, with Ruth Valerio 34:48

2M ago34:48

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In this episode Forrest, along with Christine Sine, talk with Ruth Valerio—a British author, speaker, and activist who is passionate about both social justice and environmental justice. In this conversation, Ruth shares her journey of faith and environmental awareness, emphasizing the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. She discusses the imp…

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Episode 079 – Dolphin Awareness Month Mailbag 58:55

2M ago58:55

58:55

We are back with another mailbag episode (a dolphinny one to celebrate Dolphin Awareness Month🐬) answering questions that were asked by you! Thank you to tsuchidayosh.bsky.social, samgree.n, bluetideproject, Eleanor Thom, lindsyvg.bsky.social, astrapionte, patrick0fveraa, amendoza3090, meganndautism, Perri, Autumn and Dorothy for sending us your qu…

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Book Chat: "A Taiwanese Eco-Literature Reader" with Ian Rowen 24:50

2M ago24:50

24:50

In this episode, our host, Ti-han, invited one of her co-editors, Dr Ian Rowen, to talk about their forthcoming book publication, A Taiwanese Eco-literature Reader, soon to be published by Columbia University Press. This anthology brings together translations of nine compelling stories from Taiwan, examining Taiwan’s most vibrant literary genre and…

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125. Environmental Entrepreneurship: The Business of Earthkeeping, with Cassinia’s Paul Dettman 47:38

2M ago47:38

47:38

In these times of environmental crisis, it becomes crucial for us to think innovatively—even experimentally—to find ways to protect and advocate for the earth. In this conversation, Paul Dettmann shares insights into Cassinia, an organization dedicated to managing 30% of Australia's ecosystems for conservation. He discusses the journey of Cassinia …

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Behind the Scenes of HBO's "Chimp Crazy" 1:05:57

3M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Join us on a behind the scenes look at the HBO documentary Chimp Crazy. Dr. G is joined by Brittany Peet, General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement for the PETA Foundation, and Angela Scott, volunteer turned whistleblower who helped rescue several chimps from the Missouri Primate Foundation. On this episode, we discuss the documentary as …

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124. Practices for a Wilder Spirituality: Victoria Loorz’ New Field Guide to Church of the Wild 40:16

3M ago40:16

40:16

If you’re a regular listener, you’ll know that one of our frequent—and recent—guests is Victoria Loorz, one of the founders of the Wild Church movement. In this conversation, she discusses her book Field Guide to Church of the Wild, which serves as a resource for individuals and communities seeking to reconnect with nature and spirituality. The boo…

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Art Chat: Home and Cetacean Photography, with Ray Chin 33:37

3M ago33:37

33:37

In this episode, our host, Ti-han, invited Ray Chin金磊, a Taiwanese wildlife photographer who pioneered in the field of underwater and cetacean photography. In the last two decades, Ray has travelled from Taiwan to the Pacific islands, then to the Galapagos islands and the Nordic seas to capture breathtaking photos of whales and dolphins. Today, not…

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Ocean Lovin - Whale Sharks 28:07

3M ago28:07

28:07

It is February, so it is time for another OCEAN-LOVING episode. In this episode, we will discuss some of the coolest and weirdest reproduction strategies in the Ocean. In this episode, we cover the mysterious gentle giants, the WHALE SHARK, and a recent accidental behavior observation in the wild with PhD candidate with the Australian Institute of …

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Episode 078 – PacMam 1:00:15

3M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

This month on the Whale Tales Podcast we welcomed Dr. Cindy Elliser and Kat White from Pacific Mammal Research who tell us all about Harbour Porpoises in the Salish Sea including what they’ve found in their incredible long term work (which you can read about it their latest publication!). While we do get pretty detailed […]…

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123. Faith and Farming in Chicagoland: Matt and Mary Anne Ryan of Vineyard Green 33:32

3M ago33:32

33:32

As always, Earthkeepers is on the lookout for stories of faith communities who are creating new, imaginative ways to integrate creation care into the values and practices of faith life. In episode 121 for example, we spoke with folks at the Rainier Avenue Church about their urban community garden and their creation care study group. In this episode…

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122. “All Our Relatives”—Learning to be Part of Creation, with Lenore Three Stars 35:51

4M ago35:51

35:51

This is a podcast interview that took place almost five years ago. We’ve chosen to air that episode again because it really speaks about the formative stages of the Earthkeepers podcast, and serves as a reminder that one of our core purposes has always been, even from the very beginning, to give more air space to “corrective voices from the margins…

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Fishtein with Dr. Kory Evans 22:22

4M ago22:22

22:22

In this episode, we are highlighting the work of one marine biologist in particular whose research gives us a better understanding of how fish evolved through their bone structure. Specifically Dr. Kory Evans of Rice University, a Doctor who has spent a LOT of time looking at fish bones and went viral a few years ago after sharing a scan of a surpr…

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Episode 077 – Project Jonah 57:35

4M ago57:35

57:35

We are very excited this month to welcome Daren Grover, the General Manager of Project Jonah in New Zealand! Daren talks to us about marine mammal strandings and what Project Jonah does to help stranded cetaceans plus a wonderful overview about the whales and dolphins found in New Zealand. Show Notes: Website: https://www.projectjonah.org.nz/ Faceb…

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Ep. 76 All Cats Matter: Ohio Supreme Court Decision in State v Alonzo Kyles 45:09

4M ago45:09

45:09

Last year, a case came before the Ohio Supreme Court that challenged the legal status of dogs and cats as companion animals based on being "kept". Dr. G's guests, Cuyahoga County Assistant Prosecutors Tasha Forchione and Sarah Hutnik, will take you through the entire process, from the initial guilty verdict to the court of appeals, and ultimately t…

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Book Chat: The Life Story of Father Nguyễn, a Vietnamese Refugee Who Migrated to Taiwan, with Lin Shu-fen 36:45

4M ago36:45

36:45

In this podcast, the host, Lara Momesso, introduces a book she co-edited with Dr Polina Ivanova (University of Bremen) titled Refugees and Asylum Seekers in East Asia: Perspective from Japan and Taiwan (Palgrave MacMillan, 2024), and she interviews one of the authors of the book, Dr Shu-fen Lin, at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. In this …

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121. Urban Earthkeepers: Greening the Church and the Neighborhood 36:00

4M ago36:00

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Earthkeepers podcast is committed to helping communities think creatively and boldly about ways they might care for the places where they live. In this episode, Forrest chats with three people—Rachel, Logan, and Celize—about the ways in which Rainier Avenue Church, an urban faith community in Seattle, is trying to actively integrate earth care and …

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Professional Chat – Working with the most marginalised people in Taiwan, AIDS/HIV and undocumented migrants, with Yi-Fan Feng 40:08

5M ago40:08

40:08

In this episode, our host Lara Momesso interviews Yi-Fan Feng (馮一凡), the Deputy Chief Executive at Harmony Home Taiwan, to discuss the work that Harmony Home has done with some of the most marginalised people in Taiwan: people living with HIV/AIDS and undocumented residents and their children. In this chat, Lara and Yi-Fan explore how more than 40 …

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120. Edgewalking: Finding New Vision in Wilderness (part 2) with Victoria Loorz 43:16

5M ago43:16

43:16

At the end of last year, Forrest spoke with Victoria Loorz about the ways in which a more ecologically-conscious faith offers hope for “edgewalkers”— a term used to describe Christ followers who have moved away from the center of conventional church, and moved toward the creative edges of the institution—those generative marginal spaces where new i…

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The Generational Journey of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary 35:46

5M ago35:46

35:46

For the last episode of 2024, we at Ocean Science Radio wanted to end things on a high note, something that could act as an inspiration for the going into the next year and beyond. Today's episode is on the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, the first-ever Indigenous-nominated and Indigenous-co-managed marine sanctuary in the United States…

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