The Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell

Send us a textEpisode 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...

Send us a text" 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 GolbeckOctober Special! Transcript 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 epis...

Send us a text"If there's anything that will make people think twice and reflect it would be have stories and poems like this."- Natasha MatsaertEp 2, series 12: Animals in Art and Culture TranscriptThe 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 ...

Send us a text"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 TranscriptIn 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 particip...

Send us a textIn 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, u...