Talking Animals
by Duncan Strauss
July 9, 2025 10:17 pm
Hosted by Duncan Strauss, Talking Animals is a weekly radio show about animals and animal issues. It currently airs Wednesdays, from 10-11am ET, on WMNF (88.5 FM), a 70,000-watt NPR affiliate in Tampa. The core of Talking Animals is a long-form interview with prominent figures in the animal world or notable folks in other fields who have ties to animal welfare. Past guests include Jane Goodall, Alec Baldwin, Temple Grandin, Dr. Neal Barnard, Lily Tomlin, Bob Barker, Neko Case, Nathan Runkle, Dr. Lori Marino, Jackson Galaxy, Paula Poundstone, Brian May, and Sy Montgomery. Alongside the interview, Talking Animals is rounded out by animal news and announcements, animal songs, animal comedy, and a quick quiz feature, Name That Animal Tune. https://talkinganimals.net
Recent Episodes
Nicci Wright, co-founder of the African Pangolin Working Group
1 week agoAdam Sugalski, veteran advocate opposing bear hunt
2 weeks agoC. Annie Peters, president and CEO of Pet Partners
3 weeks agoDr. Holly Dutton, Medical Director VEG ER for Pets
1 month agoTanya Smith, founder & president of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
1 month agoGlen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist–“Ask The Trainer”–13th Edition
2 months agoJamie Katz, pet detective, creator of Rosie app
2 months agoKatrina Shadix, founder of Bear Warriors United, advocate extraordinaire
2 months agoCallers & Emailers Are The Guests
2 months agoStephen S. Hall, author of “Slither: How Nature’s Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World”
3 months ago