This week’s Getting Curious is going to the dogs—and the cats and the cows and the crocodiles! Philosopher and writer Eva Meijer joins Jonathan for a conversation about how non-human animals communicate, why humans have often underestimated other species’ capacity for language, and what we can do to build more sustainable, respectful relationships with other ... Show More
Today
JVN’s Wicked FOMO, Mary Bruce Brings Back Journalism, Epstein File Vote
This week, we’re talking: visits to Drew Afualo & Suzanne Lambert’s podcasts, the Finlandia Trophy, Thanksgiving prep, Paul Revere, JVN’s upcoming European tour, Carmen Sandiego, “Where In The World Is JVN,” horses in the stable, Mikayla Noguiera’s haircut, Zara Larsson, the retu ... Show More
29m 45s
Nov 19
How To Protect Your Peace - The Art of Self-Care with Heather McMahan
Travel nightmares, cocktail jazz, & laughing gas…oh my!
This week, JVN is joined by comedian and certified delight, Heather McMahan (host, Absolutely Not) They’re talking: baths vs. showers, jazz scatting, preferred quesadilla orders, comedy in 2025, mid-flight medical emerg ... Show More
50m 33s
Nov 17
Cynthia Erivo’s Reflexes, Hilary Duff’s Return, the Last Penny
This week, we’re talking: JVN’s return to yoga, which comedian makes JVN pull an oblique & an intercostal muscle, the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen, the perils of ankles being in weird positions, “Going Up on A Tuesday,” chickens in the Philippines, shark attacks, Cynthia Er ... Show More
38m 26s
Dec 2023
#446 Laila del Monte : Mieux communiquer avec les animaux
<p>Guila Clara Kessous reçoit dans Métamorphose Laila del Monte, pionnière en Europe de la communication animale, auteure, elle enseigne également son savoir dans le monde entier. Il y a une telle humanité dans les yeux d’un animal. Quand les moments de joie profonde qu’ils ... Show More
39m 28s
Jun 2021
Humans and other animals | Ray Tallis, Melanie Challenger, Jamie Blackett and Kay Peggs
When did we become MORE THAN...? And why?Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesMany think fur coats immoral yet are happy to wear leather shoes. We fiercely protect tigers and pandas from extinction, while thousands of vital insect spe ... Show More
46m 32s
Jul 2023
Kristin Davis Is A Little Bit Like Charlotte
Clea and Joanna chat with Sex and the City’s Kristin Davis about how she shaped the role of Charlotte York Goldenblatt, the second season of the spin-off, And Just Like That, and her work protecting elephants in Africa. Clea and Joanna also test their Sex and the City knowledge w ... Show More
44m 44s
Oct 2023
ICYMI: Kristin Davis Is A Little Bit Like Charlotte
Clea and Joanna chat with Sex and the City’s Kristin Davis about how she shaped the role of Charlotte York Goldenblatt, the second season of the spin-off, And Just Like That, and her work protecting elephants in Africa. Clea and Joanna also test their Sex and the City knowledge w ... Show More
41m 53s
May 2024
Air worms and fire breathing dragons: Old English animal stories with Hana Videen
<p>982. This week, we delve into the fascinating world of Old English with medievalist Hana Videen, author of "The Deorhord." We'll uncover the secrets of Old English animal names, from "walking weaver" for spider to the ominous "unland" for a whale's deceptive island. </p><p>Fi ... Show More
30m 56s