Episodes

In this episode, we are talking about one of the most important biomes, boreal forests! And to lead us in this conversation, we are speaking with forest ecologist, Dr. Jennifer Baltzer to introduce us to this amazing terrestr...

In this episode, Jenn and I have the distinct pleasure of covering the exhibit Botany of Nations, at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, running from March 28th, 2026 through February 14th of 2027! The exhib...

In this episode, we are speaking with Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman, 15th President and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo in its 164th year. Dr. Mogerman is deeply committed to conservation, Philadelphia at large, and connecting our communi...

In this episode, we are speaking with range ecologist and Buffalo conservationist, Zintkala Rivera from the organisation, Tanka Fund. Zintkala is a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation and through Tanka Fund, is working to rei...

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Dr. Cara Clancy, senior researcher and social scientist for the Donkey Sanctuary located in Sidmouth, England. In 1973, Dr. Elisabeth Svendsen, after buying a donkey named ‘Naughty...

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Ben Blom of the organization Save The Redwoods League to speak with us all about these wise and wonderful trees. Ben Blom serves as the League’s director of stewardship and restora...

Originally released November 22, 2022. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in April 2026. In this week's episode from our archives, we speak with Itsaso Velez del Burgo about her work at the Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation C...

Originally released January 9, 2024. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in April 2026. In this week’s episode from our archives, we speak with psychologist Jill Suttie, staff writer and contributing editor for the Greate...

Originally released June 25, 2024. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in April 2026. In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Jen Davis, the education and learning manager for The Wildlife Trusts based around the UK....

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Eriel Dernager, president of the organization Indigenous Climate Action, the only Indigenous led climate justice organisation in Canada. Eriel is from the Athabasca Chipewyan First...

In this week’s episode we are speaking with Dr. Carlo Siracusa, a professor of small animal behavior and welfare at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Siracusa specializes in animal behavior,...

In this week’s episode we are speaking with Dr. Winifred Frick. Dr. Frick is a research biologist and chief scientist at Bat Conservation International, and is an adjunct professor in ecology and evolutionary biology at the ...

Welcome to our End Of Year episode, where Jenn & Kate wrap up the year with what impacted us, what was challenging for us, and what inspired us. We are sharing our rose, thorn, and seed with you all in reflection of an amazin...

In this week’s episode we are speaking with Kojo Baidoo, a naturalist and ecologist, all about the incredible vulture. Kojo received his degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from Princeton University where he did his s...

In this week’s episode we are speaking with Dr. Catherine Macdonald, marine conservation biologist and shark ecologist. Catherine is a scientist and Research Assistant Professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric...

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Chris Strub, a wildlife rehabilitator who has worked in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation for over 10 years. Chris started out as a volunteer at the Wild Bird Fund in New York Ci...

In this week’s episode, we are diving into all things hyenas! Yep, we’re that excited. And to take us on this deep dive we have asked hyena expert and behavioral ecologist Dr. Kay Holekamp to educate us all about this amazing...

As She Rises is back for its fourth season, hosted by Leah Thomas, founder of The Intersectional Environmentalist. This season, As She Rises is exploring rewilding—the practice of restoring ecosystems to their natural state. ...

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Deborah Blum, environmental journalist, Pulitzer-prize winning science writer and science columnist. Let me explain why we have asked Deborah to join us. In 1962, American marine b...

Kindred is back, hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh. This season, we’re flipping the script on creatures everyone loves to hate — from hyenas and vultures to bats and possums — and showing why they’re fascinating, essent...

Originally released July 23, 2024. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in October 2025. In this week’s episode, we travel to Denmark and speak with author and long time marine biologist Hanne Strager about the incredible ...

Originally released May 14, 2024. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in October 2025. In this week’s conversation, we are speaking with William Housty, Associate Director of the Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Management De...

Originally released January 26, 2025. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in October 2025. In this exclusive drop Jenn and I talk to brothers Dave Aguirre (my actual husband :) and Geoff Aguirre all about their brotherly ...

Originally released April 30, 2024. New Kindred episodes will drop starting in October 2025. In this week's archived episode, we are spoke with Bear Biologist Chris Servheen. We finally got to meet our grizzly bear fears head...