Best Primatology Podcasts (2025)

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Happy EARTH DAY! With Jane Goodall Institute's Anna Rathmann | Episode 67 59:42

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The Amazing People Behind Jane Goodall What does it take to lead one of the most iconic conservation organizations in the world? In this episode of Talking Apes, we sit down with Anna Rathmann, Executive Director of the Jane Goodall Institute USA, to find out. With a background spanning international conservation, business, and storytelling, Anna b…

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IUCN’s Role in Saving Our Planet with Sean Southey | Episode 66 1:11:04

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Earth Month Special: A Deep Dive into Global Conservation with Sean Southey “This is our global education moment. This is the time to champion. This is the time to be noisy. This is the time to dream.” What if we told you there’s a conservation powerhouse that’s been quietly shaping environmental policies, protecting endangered species, and inspiri…

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Southeast Asia’s Secret Monkeys with Dr. Andie Ang | Episode 65 47:57

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In this episode of Talking Apes, we’re joined by Dr. Andie Ang, a primatologist dedicated to the conservation of Southeast Asia’s elusive and endangered colobine monkeys. From the dense forests of Vietnam to the urban green spaces of Singapore, Andie has spent years studying these fascinating leaf-eating primates, whose complex digestive systems, s…

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Tracing Our Footsteps Through Time with Jeremy DeSilva | Episode 64 1:08:43

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Bipedalism - How Walking Made Us Human with Jeremy DeSilva “The history of our lineage is filled with multiple species coexisting—this moment, with only one upright walking ape on the planet, is exceptionally rare.” Why do humans walk on two legs when no other mammal does? And what did it cost us? From back pain to difficult childbirth, our bipedal…

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Celebrating Three Decades of Roots & Shoots with Mary Ford | Episode 63 52:51

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In this episode of Talking Apes, we sit down with Mary Ford, Senior Director of Roots & Shoots USA, the Jane Goodall Institute’s global youth program. Mary shares the inspiring origins of Roots & Shoots—how a conversation on Jane Goodall’s porch in Tanzania sparked a movement that now empowers young change makers in over 70 countries. We explore ho…

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Engineering & Prototyping - T-Works 25:02

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*A Special interview with Joginder Tanikella - CEO T-Works *Featuring a guided & detailed tour by Sahaj Sandhu - Start Up Manager Indian Genes was proud to visit the T-Works space and here bring to you never before seen footage & insight into this amazing initiative. If You are an Engineer, Start Up of just a Curious Mind....this is the episode you…

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Yikes! Chimps Eating Bat Poop? With Disease Detective Dr. Tony Goldberg | Episode 62 1:00:36

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Why are chimpanzees in Uganda scooping up bat guano and eating it? This strange behavior, captured on trail cameras and observed over 800 times in a single year, is the fascinating centerpiece of our latest episode with disease ecologist Dr. Tony Goldberg. Tony explains how this bizarre dietary shift is linked to mineral deficiencies in the chimps’…

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Nature's Apothecary: Monarchs, Milkweed, and the Art of Self-Medication with Dr. Jaap de Roode 1:12:14

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Send us a text Today's episode is all about royalty. No, not those odd primates shuffling around palaces in crowns and robes, but the monarchs of the butterfly world. We're joined by Dr. Jaap de Roode, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Biology at Emory University, who's one of the world's experts in insect self-medication. Yup, you heard that right…

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Transforming Science Engagement: Amanda Mathieson on the Power of Escape Rooms and Playful Learning 1:02:40

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Send us a text In this episode of The PrimateCast, your host sits down with science communicator Amanda Mathieson, Head of Public Engagement, Education and Communications at Biorbic, Ireland's National Bioeconomy Research Centre. She's also a pioneer in the space of developing STEM-themed escape rooms. And that was the main topic of discussion in t…

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Voices from the Ape House with Beth Armstrong | S4E61 1:19:14

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This week on Talking Apes, we’re entering the personal world of gorillas and a remarkable woman who has dedicated her life to their stories: Beth Armstrong. As a former gorilla keeper at the Columbus Zoo, Beth’s career spans from revolutionizing gorilla care in zoos to advocating for conservation in the wild. She brings decades of experience, wisdo…

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Evolving Zoo Animal Welfare Science with Dr. Lance J. Miller of Brookfield Zoo Chicago 1:17:52

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Send us a text Explore zoo animal welfare with Dr. Lance J. Miller, a leading authority in animal welfare science at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, formerly Chicago Zoological Society's Brookfield Zoo. Lance is Vice President of Animal Welfare Science at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, but he also holds a slough of other appointments. He’s Chair of the Alliance o…

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Growing Up Chimp with Dr. Kris Sabbi | S4E60 1:42:30

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Growing Up Chimp: Lessons on Life, Leadership, and the Mystery of Puberty What does it really mean to grow up? For chimpanzees, our closest living relatives, the journey from infancy to adulthood is as complex, awkward, and revealing as our own. In the latest episode of Talking Apes, primatologist Dr. Kris Sabbi takes us deep into the lives of juve…

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From Conventions to Culture: Social Cognition in Techno-Baboons with Dr. Nicolas Claidiere 1:16:04

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Send us a text In this episode I sit down with my friend and colleague, cognitive scientist Dr. Nicolas Claidiere from the Center for Research in Psychology and Neuroscience at Aix-Marseille University. Nico was on the podcast once before, in episode 30 when we recorded from the International Primatological Society's conference in Hanoi, Vietnam, b…

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Indian Space Conclave 2024 26:57

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An Indian Genes Podcast EXCLUSIVE !! Welcome to our exclusive coverage of the Indian Space Conclave 2024! In this video, we dive into the highlights of this groundbreaking event, where India emerged as the leading force in global space exploration. The conclave showcased India’s ambition to become a top space nation, emphasizing international colla…

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A Primatologist's Journey from Japan to the Wilder West (And a call to action!) 22:16

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Send us a text What happens when a primatologist and podcaster leaves behind an academic career in Japan to embrace a new chapter in wildlife conservation in Canada? Crickets on the show, for one... Join me as I share my emotional decision to move on from Kyoto University and take up the role of Senior Scientist, Wildlife Conservation at the Wilder…

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Orangutans Using Wild Medicines with Dr Isabelle Laumer | S4E59 30:14

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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have observed a male orangutan, Rakus, using plants as medicine—a first-ever recording of a wild animal self-medicating for wound care. This unique behavior was spotted in the jungle, where Rakus chewed the stem and leaves of a plant known for its anti-inflammatory properties and applied it to his injured c…

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Bill Mensch : The Man That Changed The World with Microprocessors & the 6502 Legacy 2:35:22

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In this fascinating Indian Genes EXCLUSIVE, Bill Mensch Founder, Chairman, and CEO of The Western Design Center (WDC), shares his groundbreaking journey in the microprocessor industry. Recognized as one of the key figures in computer history, Mr. Mensch's inventions and patents played a foundational role in creating the modern PC and video game ind…

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The Chimps of Gombe with Dr. Elizabeth Lonsdorf | S4E58 1:13:55

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Generations at Gombe: Elizabeth Lonsdorf on Chimpanzee Mothers, Babies, and the Power of Long-Term Study In this episode of Talking Apes we’re joined by Elizabeth Lonsdorf whose decades spanning career has been rooted at Gombe, the iconic chimpanzee research site founded by Dr. Jane Goodall. What started as a project to study tool-use in wild chimp…

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Avi Loeb - Harvard 53:35

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Unti Dive into the cosmos with us in this exclusive interview with Avi Loeb, Harvard astrophysicist and renowned author of "Extraterrestrial." Join us as we explore groundbreaking insights into alien life, UFO phenomena, and the implications for humanity! In this eye-opening conversation, Avi shares his thoughts on: The evidence supporting the exis…

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Nikol Koleva Space Psychologist 1:16:45

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Nikol Koleva is the Executive Director of Space Generation Advisory Council SGAC under United Nations, She also represented the organization in international forums, including the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS), the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), and the International Astronautical Federation (…

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John Bucher - Hollywood Writer 1:02:48

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John Bucher is a renowned mythologist and story expert who has been featured on the BBC, the History Channel, the LA Times, The Hollywood Reporter and on numerous other international outlets . He serves as Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is a writer, podcaster, storyteller, and speaker. He has worked with government and cu…

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Gorilla Doctors! World Gorilla Day Special with Kirsten Gilardi | S4E57 1:22:05

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Season 4 Premiere: World Gorilla Day Special Episode! 🦍 We’re thrilled to launch Season 4 of Talking Apes with a special release in celebration of World Gorilla Day! This episode features an in-depth conversation with Kirsten Gilardi, Executive Director of Gorilla Doctors, the ground-breaking organization that’s saving gorillas through cutting-edge…

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Michael Graziano - Neuroscience 1:31:14

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Indian Genes speaks to Michael about the brain basis of consciousness. Brains arrive at the conclusion that they have an internal, subjective experience of things — an experience that is non-physical and inexplicable. How can such a thing be studied scientifically? When an information-processing device such as the brain introspects, or accesses int…

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Chris French - Aliens. Ghosts. Paranormal Activity...Lets Fact Check ! 1:36:22

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Aliens! Ghosts! Paranormal Activity....lets take a Skeptical look as all this and then make informed decisions ! Indian Genes speaks to Professor Chris French who is the Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit in the Psychology Department at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society and of the Co…

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Chimps of the Fiery Savanna with Dr Jill Pruetz - World Chimpanzee Day 2024 | S3E56 2:00:18

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Amidst the harsh terrain and frequent fires of Senegal's savanna landscape lives a community of remarkable chimps. What makes them different from their forest-dwelling kin? And what can they reveal about human evolution? Join us on World Chimpanzee Day for a journey into the heart of the savanna to explore the world of chimps with Dr Jill Pruetz. F…

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30 Years Living with Chimps, with John Mitani | S3E55 1:33:26

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Learn about the secrets of ape society with Dr John Mitani Join us for the second time on Talking Apes with John Mitani, a renowned primatologist with over three decades of experience studying chimpanzees in the wild. Known for his ground-breaking research and role as the scientific consultant for Netflix's "Chimp Empire," John shares his wealth of…

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Teasing Tactics: Ape Play and Pranks with Dr Isabelle Laumer | S3E54 34:56

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Playful Teasing in Great Apes with Isabelle Laumer Did you know that great apes engage in playful teasing, much like human children? Join us for another episode of Talking Apes Podcast featuring Isabelle Laumer, a renowned researcher in animal behavior and cognition at Max Planck. Isabelle and her team have conducted groundbreaking research on play…

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Stories of Survival and Struggle with Journalist Jeremy Hance | S3E53 1:20:23

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Join us for this episode of Talking Apes featuring Jeremy Hance, a distinguished environmental journalist renowned for his unwavering commitment to biodiversity. With a prolific career writing for outlets like Mongabay and the Guardian, Jeremy shares his insights on conservation and the emotional challenges of his work. Jeremy shares his lifelong l…

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Make Travel Meaningful: Earth Day Special with NatHab's Ben Bressler | S3E52 1:04:41

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Does connecting to a planet require seeing it? And at what cost to the environment, the wildlife, and people? Join us for an Earth Day special on Talking Apes Podcast as we chat with Ben Bressler, founder of Natural Habitat Adventures, about the transformative power of purposeful travel. 'We're passionate about conservation, and we're passionate ab…

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Understanding CHAT GPT - Darsh Kodwani 1:31:15

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Darsh Kodwani works with Data Science at Microsoft and is the UK Lead for AI in Asset industries such as Energy, Manufacturing, Utilities etc. He holds a PHD from the University of Oxford in Astrophysics. In this episode we Unravel the Power of Chat GPT: Dive into the Mind of a Data Scientist! Ready to explore the cutting-edge world of Chat GPT? Jo…

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Empathy and Sympathy in Conservation with Dr Kathayoon Khalil | S3E51 1:08:36

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Greetings, troop! Welcome back to Talking Apes Season 3. We're kicking off 2024 with a thought-provoking episode featuring Kathayoon Khalil, conservation psychologist and education professional with a rich background spanning zoos, aquariums, museums, and nature centers. This week, our chat explores: The Power of Empathy – How it shapes our attitud…

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Ancient Us: The Evolutionary Journey of Apes with Dr Sergio Almécija | S3E50 1:10:00

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Evolution - Who are we, where did we begin? The evolution of us and apes like us - gorillas, chimps, bonobos, and orangutans - likely began long before any of us resembled the apes of today. For Dr. Sergio Almécija that journey begins in the Miocene some 5-23 million years ago. Dr. Sergio Almécija studies the evolution of humans alongside that of o…

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From Cacophony to Symphony: The Harmonious Interplay of Animal Cognition and Communication with Dr. Tecumseh Fitch 1:08:16

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Send us a text In today’s installment of the podcast, I’m really excited to share a fascinating conversation I had with Dr. Tecumseh Fitch about the evolution of cognition and communication. Tecumseh Fitch is Professor of Cognitive Biology at the University of Vienna where he co-founded the Department of Cognitive Biology and plays a leading role i…

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'Sincerely, a Black Primatologist' with Thomas Wilson | S3E49 1:48:42

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Beyond Biology: Primate Pelage, Racism, and Academic Triumphs Colour and pattern of hair and skin play a powerful role in how primates interpret and interact with others and the world. Primates are the most colourful and pelage-diverse of all mammals. In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of non-human primate hair and skin colour with pas…

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Unraveling the Secrets of Cold Adaptation and Hybridization in Primates with Evolutionary Anthropologist Dr. Laura Buck 1:19:45

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Send us a text For this episode, I sat down in the studio with evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Laura Buck in the Research Centre for Evolutionary Anthropology and Palaeoecology of Liverpool John Moores University. Dr. Susumu Tomiya of CICASP also joined the conversation. After waxing on the plausibility that some ancient hominins in cold climates m…

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Exploring Human-Primate Coexistence with Dr. Paula Pebsworth: A Journey from the Vineyards of Napa Valley to the Wilds of Africa, Asia and Beyond 50:19

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Send us a text In today’s lecture, Dr. Paula Pebsworth joined us from her home in Texas to give a lecture titled “You never know where life will take you: an interdisciplinary and unconventional path”. This lecture was extra special for me, because Paula and I were grad students together at Kyoto University’s Primate Research Institute over a decad…

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The Mystery of the Leopard-Eating Bili-Apes with Cleve Hicks & Toni Romani | S3E48 1:20:55

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On this week's episode of Talking Apes Podcast, we're joined by two extraordinary scientists, Dr Cleve Hicks and Toni Romani, as they lead us into the enigmatic world of the Bili-Ape and beyond. Few people have ventured as far and deep into the Congo's dark and secretive forests as Dr Cleve Hicks. Primatologist and associate professor at the Univer…

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What Does It Mean To Be A Human Ape? With Dr Briana Pobiner | S3E47 1:09:11

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Unraveling the Meaty Mysteries of Human Evolution with Dr. Briana Pobiner This week on Talking Apes we journey back in time to explore our ancestral roots with Dr. Briana Pobiner. As a distinguished paleoanthropologist, Dr. Pobiner delves deep into the evolution of the human diet and the pivotal role meat played in our development as a species. Bri…

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Change: Primate Populations in an Anthropogenic World with Primatologist and Conservation Biologist Dr. Colin Chapman 35:22

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Send us a text In today’s origin story, Dr. Colin Chapman joined us over Zoom from his home on Vancouver Island to talk about, quote, “A Few Fun Things I have Learned Studying Primates". Colin Chapman has a whole bunch of titles that are worth a quick once over: he is a Killam Research Fellow, a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, a fellow at Hu…

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Saving the Congo's Last Giants with GRACE's Dr Katie Fawcett | S3E46 1:17:22

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A World Gorilla Day Special Exploring the Fate of the Colossal Grauer's Gorillas Situated on the eastern edge of the expansive Congo Basin in the Democratic Republic of Congo, GRACE holds the unique distinction of being the world's sole sanctuary for Grauer's gorillas. The largest primates on our planet, yet the least known of the gorilla species, …

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Understanding the Ins and Outs of Tool Use in Capuchin Monkeys with Professor Patricia Izar 51:01

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Send us a text In this episode of The PrimateCast origins, we’re sharing a lecture from primatologist and cognitive ethologist, Patricia Izar from the University of São Paulo. Pat is one of the eminent Latin American primatologists, and along with her close friends and colleagues Drs. Dorothy Fragaszy and Elisabetta Visalberghi - see episode #68 fo…

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How DO We Build Structures? Roma Agrawal 1:13:02

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Indian Genes brings to you another remarkable guest whose work has quite literally touched the sky. Roma Agrawal is not your average engineer; she's a visionary, an author, and a relentless advocate for the world of engineering. You may know her best for her contribution to the design of Western Europe's tallest tower, The Shard, a stunning icon of…

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Unveiling the Secrets of Ancient Civilizations with Dr. Robert Schoch: Sphinx Rewritten! 1:41:39

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Its finally here, what we all have been waiting for in 2023 an Exclusive with Dr. Robert Schoch…the Legend !!! Winner of the 2023 4BiddenKnowledge Awards - Field Researcher / Archaeologist award. See: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=632801408834618&set=a.117720540342710 Website - www.robertschoch.com ORACUL - www.oraculonline.org Dive deep into…

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship - John Wensveen 1:16:58

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In this episode, we have the distinct honor of getting deeper into the world of innovation and Entrepreneurship with a true visionary in the field. Our guest is, a dynamic force of innovation and Chief Innovation Officer at NSU (Nova Southeastern University, he also holds the esteemed position of Executive Director of the Alan B. Levan | NSU Browar…

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Exploring Comparative Primate Cognition with Dr. Reggie Gazes and Dr. Ikuma Adachi 1:02:33

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Send us a text In this episode, comparative cognitive scientist Dr. Reggie Gazes and my office neighbor Dr. Ikuma Adachi. Reggie is an associate professor of psychology and animal behavior at Bucknell University in Lewisburg Pennsylvania. She and Ikuma overlapped as trainees in the lab of Dr. Robert Hampton at the now-named Emory National Primate R…

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From Gorillas to Elephants: Dr. Ian Redmond on Wildlife Conservation in Africa 1:33:37

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Send us a text In this episode of The PrimateCast origins, we’re sharing a lecture given by wildlife biologist and conservationist Dr. Ian Redmond, OBE. Ian is renowned for his work with gorillas and elephants in Africa. Through research, filming, ecotourism, and conservation science and activism, he’s spent over 40 years cultivating the wisdom and…

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Learning More About Interstellar Travel 1:16:38

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Les Johnson speaks exclusively to Indian Genes in his private capacity as an author & futurist as we have the pleasure of immersing ourselves into the awe-inspiring world of science, fiction, and space exploration with a true luminary in the field Les wears many hats, as an accomplished author, he paints vivid landscapes of imagination, crafting co…

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CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Diana Kanweri Behind the Scenes | S2E45 1:04:17

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Diana Kanweri closes not only our special Making of Chimp Empire series, but Season 2 of Talking Apes. The talented Ugandan chimpanzee field guide and camera operator was the first ever Ugandan woman to work on the Ngogo Chimp Project and made an invaluable contribution to the Netflix docuseries. Diana's expertise in navigating the Ugandan wilderne…

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CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Primatologist John Mitani Behind the Scenes | S2E44 1:06:46

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‘When I arrived at Ngogo, it didn’t take me long to figure out this place was unusual.’ For the second installment of our Making of Chimp Empire Series, we were privileged to have the esteemed Professor John Mitani as a guest on Talking Apes. John shared intimate stories about his extraordinary lifetime of work studying the Ngogo chimpanzees and hi…

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CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Director of Photography Ben Sadd Behind The Scenes | S2E43 1:08:24

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‘Chimpanzees are just incredibly special animals and I think what makes them so unique is their individuality. It’s such a privilege to be able to spend so much time with them.’ The third installation going behind-the-scenes of Chimp Empire in our four-part series celebrating World Chimp Day 2023, featuring immensely talented Director of Photograph…

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