Best Kinder And Frank Podcasts (2025)

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Animal Free Labcast #36 - Herbie’s Heroes: Deborah Meaden, Pandora Christie, Kirsty Gallacher and Pete Wicks 28:53

5d ago28:53

28:53

This week on the Animal Free Labcast, Carla Owen and Dr Gemma Davis spotlight the launch of the Herbie’s Heroes campaign – joined by celebrity supporters Deborah Meaden, Pandora Christie, Kirsty Gallacher, and Pete Wicks. Hear why they’re backing Herbie’s Law – from the failures of outdated animal testing to their deep personal commitment to animal…

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Animal Free Labcast #35 - Isobel Martin – Public Affairs Takeover: A Turning Point for Dogs in Labs? 25:18

19d ago25:18

25:18

This week on The Animal Free Labcast, Carla Owen is joined by Isobel Martin to discuss the recent parliamentary debate on ending dog experiments, sparked by a petition with over 238,000 signatures. Despite strong public and cross-party support, the government has refused to act — but momentum for Herbie’s Law is growing. They also explore bold prog…

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Animal Free Labcast #34 - Isobel Martin – A Legal Duty Ignored: World Day for Animals in Laboratories 23:37

1M ago23:37

23:37

This week on The Animal Free Labcast, Carla Owen and Dr Gemma Davies mark World Day for Animals in Laboratories by exposing the lack of progress in replacing animals in research, despite legal commitments. They’re joined by Isabel Martin, Director of Public Affairs, who reveals how “replacement” is being overlooked in ethical reviews and shares bol…

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Animal Free Labcast #33 - Professor Jens Schwamborn – Parkinson’s & Precision Medicine 32:09

2M ago32:09

32:09

This week, Carla Owen and Dr Gemma Davies speak with Professor Jens Schwamborn about using midbrain organoids, 3D human brain models, to study Parkinson’s without animal testing. With Parkinson’s cases rising and current treatments limited, Jens explains how these models offer a more accurate and ethical alternative to animal research, paving the w…

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Animal Free Labcast #32 - Aaron Davidson – From Labs to Legislation 26:51

2M ago26:51

26:51

Carla Owen and Dr. Gemma Davies return with another exciting episode of the Animal Free Labcast, diving into the latest developments in the movement to end animal testing. They discuss breakthroughs in organ-on-a-chip technology and how it’s paving the way for more ethical and effective medical research. The hosts speak with Aaron Davidsion from An…

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Animal Free Labcast #31 - Dr Nick Peake – British Science Week & Better Medicine 33:53

3M ago33:53

33:53

This week, Carla Owen and Dr Gemma Davies explore British Science Week and the push for animal-free research. They discuss last week's poll, where 96% of listeners rejected animal organ transplants, and highlight concerns over foetal calf serum (FCS) in labs. Special guest Dr Nick Peake, from Sheffield Hallam University, shares his pioneering work …

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Animal Free Labcast #30 - Carla & Dr Gemma – Herbie’s Law & the Heart of the Matter 32:06

3M ago32:06

32:06

This week on the Animal Free Labcast, Carla Owen and Dr Gemma Davies chat about the recent wins for Herbie’s Law in Parliament, celebrate women who are paving the way for International Day for Women and Girls in Science and dive into questions around animal-free heart research. Plus, they tackle the tricky issue of pig-to-human heart transplants an…

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Animal Free Labcast #29 - Dr Cinzia Allegrucci – World Cancer Day Special 27:28

4M ago27:28

27:28

Join us for a World Cancer Day special as Carla Owen and Dr Gemma Davies explore the urgent need for human-specific cancer research. Special guest, Dr Cinzia Allegrucci, shares her groundbreaking triple-negative breast cancer research, developed entirely without animals. 🎙Poll of the Week: Should cancer researchers embrace non-animal methods in the…

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Animal Free Labcast #28 - Steve Race MP – Herbie’s Law in Parliament 24:51

4M ago24:51

24:51

The Animal Free Labcast is back with a fresh new format for 2025! 🐾 Join Carla Owen and our brand new co-host, Dr Gemma Davies, as they dive into the latest news in our mission for animal-free research. In this lively episode, we welcome special guests Steve Race MP and Isobel Martin from Animal Free Research UK. Discover the latest updates on Herb…

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Animal Free Labcast #27 - Joao Barroso – Leading the Way 38:13

1y ago38:13

38:13

Join Carla Owen and Joao Barroso, who works for the European Commission, the Joint Research Centre within the ECVAM unit, in an eye-opening podcast episode. From animal-free antibodies to the European Commission's ground-breaking recommendation, this episode provides a comprehensive view of the transition to ethical and reliable scientific practice…

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Animal Free Labcast #26 - Matt Dalby – Transition, Transform, Evolve 29:06

1y ago29:06

29:06

Join our Labcast host, Carla Owen, as she welcomes Professor Matt Dalby, a leading expert in the field of non-animal, human-relevant technologies. Matt is at the forefront of ground-breaking research; his insights and experiences provide a unique perspective on the future of medical research. Listen in and learn how his research is shedding light o…

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Animal Free Labcast #25 - Sophie O'Kane – Conversations of Change 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

39:12

Meet the winner of Animal Free Research UK’s Early Career Scientist Award, Sophie O’Kane, and explore the transformative power of personal experiences and human relationships in driving change. Sophie shares her journey of transitioning from defending animal research to becoming an advocate for animal-free alternatives. This transformation was spar…

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Animal Free Labcast #24 - Laura Bramwell & Merlin Davies – Rising Stars 40:45

1+ y ago40:45

40:45

Step into the world of animal-free research with two promising young scientists, Laura Bramwell and Merlin Davies, who are revolutionising the way we approach medical research. Carla, Laura and Merlin discuss the importance of finding solutions to combat issues related to aging. They explore the role of drug repurposing and share promising findings…

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Animal Free Labcast #23 - Holiday Special – Voices for the voiceless: Best moments from the Animal Free Labcast 38:21

1+ y ago38:21

38:21

This holiday season, unwrap the gift of our special episode featuring a captivating montage of insights and wisdom from some of our incredible guests. Join your host, Carla, as she takes you on a journey through some of the best moments of the Animal Free Labcast where compassion meets cutting-edge science. Discover the latest in animal-free resear…

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Animal Free Labcast #22 - Dr Adrian Biddle – Breaking Down Cancer 36:52

1+ y ago36:52

36:52

Listen in and join Carla and Dr Adrian Biddle, a passionate cancer researcher at Queen Mary University of London, as they explore cutting-edge cancer research. Adrian outlines the roadmap from laboratory research to patient applications. While it may take some time, the potential for revolutionary treatments is on the horizon. Discover how Adrian’s…

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Animal Free Labcast #21 - Dr Ali Kermanizadeh – Toxicology and Beyond 37:31

1+ y ago37:31

37:31

Dr Ali Kermanizadeh, a toxicology and clinical biochemistry lecturer at the University of Derby, shares his scientific journey and passion for toxicology. He highlights his work on advanced in vitro models of the liver and gut as well as the moral dilemma he faced when working on experiments that relied on animal testing as a vegetarian and how he …

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Animal Free Labcast #20 - Davina Simoes – A Better Path 28:54

1+ y ago28:54

28:54

In this podcast, Carla interviews Davina Simoes, a Northumbria University assistant professor in cell pathology, focused on advancing animal-free research. Listen and learn about the challenges of studying sarcopenia, a condition marked by muscle loss and its connection to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Davina believes that making th…

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Animal Free Labcast #19 - Merel Ritskes-Hoitinga – The Animal-Free Innovator 40:03

1+ y ago40:03

40:03

Labcast host Carla, is joined by Animal Free Research 2023 Pioneer Award recipient Dr Merel Ritskes-Hoitinga, celebrated for her work in animal-free innovations. Merel shares her unique insights into the field and talks about the incredible work driving forward a brighter future in the Netherlands. Tune in and be part of the conversation as Merel a…

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Animal Free Labcast #18 - Martyn Day, MP – Bridging the Gap: Animals, Humans and Progress 28:17

1+ y ago28:17

28:17

In this episode, Carla is joined by Martyn Day (MP), a passionate advocate for animals and human progress. They discuss Martyn’s lifelong love for animals and his current role as an MP advocating for animal welfare. Martyn's dedication to both animal rights and medical research is evident. He highlights the urgent need to transition from animal tes…

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Animal Free Labcast #17 - Dr Pandora Pound – Breaking free from the Rat Trap 30:49

1+ y ago30:49

30:49

Pandora Pound, author of Rat Trap: The Capture of Medicine by Animal Research and How to Break Free, joins Carla for this episode. In her new book, Pandora emphasises the need for public awareness and engagement as well as the importance of replacing outdated practices with innovative, human-relevant technologies. She sheds light on the complexitie…

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Animal Free Labcast #16 - Dame Joanna Lumley – Passion and Compassion 46:08

1+ y ago46:08

46:08

British national treasure, Dame Joanna Lumley kicks off series 3 of the Animal Free Labcast in style! In this exclusive interview, the Animal Free Research UK patron tells Carla how strongly she feels that all living creatures have a right to life without pain - and a life of freedom. Joanna talks about where her love of animals comes from, the lea…

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Animal Free Labcast - Season 3 Trailer 2:43

1+ y ago2:43

2:43

The Animal Free Labcast is back! In each episode I’ll be chatting with someone who is helping to make our vision - of a world where human diseases are cured faster without animal suffering – an ever-closer reality. We are beyond excited to be kicking off series 3 of our podcast with our fabulous patron Dame Joanna Lumley! The new series launches on…

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Animal Free Labcast #15 - Professor Mike Philpott – Saving Our Skin 21:24

2+ y ago21:24

21:24

It is a little known fact that scientists can cure cancer in mice, but not yet in humans. In this episode, Carla speaks with skin expert Professor Mike Philpott, who heads up the Animal Replacement Centre of Excellence at Queen Mary University of London – funded by Animal Free Research UK. At the ARC, Mike and his team are using human relevant meth…

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Animal Free Labcast #14 - Dr Malcolm Wilkinson – Human-Relevant Technology 21:10

2+ y ago21:10

21:10

An Organ on a Plate - not as macabre as it sounds - is a pioneering piece of technology that is replacing the use of animals in laboratories and advancing medical research. Dr Malcolm Wilkinson, founder of company Kirkstall who makes and provides this technology, explains to Carla what it is, how it works, and its huge potential for human-relevant …

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Animal Free Labcast #13 - Dr Martin Ashby - For Patients and Animals 27:35

2+ y ago27:35

27:35

In this episode, Carla is joined by Dr Martin Ashby – a consultant in palliative care for the NHS and Trustee of Animal Free Research UK. Martin talks to Carla about his frustration at the lack of progress being made for treatments for his patients, something he attributes to the continued focus on substandard animal-based research. Listen to find …

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Animal Free Labcast #12 - Dr Jan Turner 25:08

2+ y ago25:08

25:08

Dr Jan Turner shares her vivid memories of animal use in her A Level Biology class and beyond, a grim reality that made her uncomfortable throughout her studies and early career. Her aversion to using animals, coupled with the emergence of new human-relevant technologies, has led Jan to being a Product Manager at Axol Bioscience, a supplier of huma…

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Animal Free Labcast #11 - Steph Jones-Giles - Champion Fundraiser 26:01

2+ y ago26:01

26:01

Since she started fundraising for Animal Free Research UK, Steph Jones-Giles and the Bude Support Group that she Chairs have raised an incredible £48,000 for the charity. In this episode, Steph shares her passion for fundraising with Carla and explains why it is one of the best bits of her life. Learn about Steph’s motivations for supporting us, he…

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Animal Free Labcast #10 - Dr Paul Holloway - The Art of Science 26:03

2+ y ago26:03

26:03

In this episode, Carla is joined by Dr Paul Holloway, stroke researcher at the University of Oxford whose fascinating work is funded by Animal Free Research UK. From paint strokes to studying strokes, learn about how Paul’s artistic side helps him find creative new solutions for stroke research that he hopes will contribute to reducing suffering fo…

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Animal Free Labcast #9 – Baroness Sue Hayman – Changemaker 29:48

2+ y ago29:48

29:48

In 2020, Baroness Sue Hayman became the first Member of the House of Lords to be introduced in faux fur robes, an unsurprising choice given her strong political record on supporting animal welfare. In this episode, Sue tells Carla about how a university tour opened her eyes to animal suffering, led her into animal welfare campaigning, and eventuall…

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Animal Free Labcast #8 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month 28:28

2+ y ago28:28

28:28

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Carla is joined by Professor Valerie Spiers, breast cancer researcher at the University of Aberdeen supported by Animal Free Research UK. In their conversation, you’ll hear how Val is using fascinating organ-on-a-plate technology to study the spread of cancer, and how her research could benefit patients in the…

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Animal Free Labcast #7 - Ahimsa 31:02

2+ y ago31:02

31:02

In this episode, Carla is joined by actor and Animal Free Research UK Patron Carol Royle. They discuss the moment Carol was awakened to the need to speak up for animals, and her experience of being an animal advocate in the 1970s through to present day. Stay tuned until the end to hear a powerful poem by Carol, along with a definition of the spirit…

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Animal Free Labcast #6 - Animal Free Alchemy 34:44

2+ y ago34:44

34:44

Converting extracted human wisdom teeth into heart cells – no, not science fiction but reality in Professor Chris Denning’s lab at the University of Nottingham. In this episode, Carla talks to Chris about the important work he and his team do at the Biodiscovery Institute on heart disease, and the path that led him there. Chris shines a light on ho…

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Animal Free Labcast #5 – Seeking Holy Grail 25:54

3y ago25:54

25:54

Ever wondered what how we can beat the aging process and lead a long, healthy life? In this episode Carla catches up with Professor Lorna Harries who researches such things along with her team at our Animal Replacement Centre of Excellence at the University of Exeter – also known as ARC 2.0. Lorna takes us through her amazing and very successful an…

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Animal Free Labcast #4 -  The Pioneer 34:14

3y ago34:14

34:14

World-class pioneer of biomedical research and innovation, Dr Don Ingber, is the founding director of Harvard University’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering. In 2010, Dr Ingber developed a lung-on-a-chip - the first of its kind - and has continued to lead the field by developing numerous other organ chip models, demonstrating the…

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Animal Free Labcast #3 From a Whisper to a Roar 32:50

3y ago32:50

32:50

Professor of Neuroscience at Durham University, Amanda Ellison discusses her career – and how she helped develop a new human research technique - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) which has revolutionised neuroscience and is making a difference for monkeys and patients. She offers her thoughts on where cutting edge new approaches will take th…

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Animal Free Labcast #2 State of Play 36:52

3y ago36:52

36:52

In this episode Dr Jarrod Bailey, Animal Free Research UK’s Science Director, highlights the issues surrounding the use of animals in medical research and drug testing - and makes a plea for the status quo to be broken. He dismantles the arguments often made by those who advocate animal use, and details how so-called new approach methodologies – NA…

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Animal Free Labcast #1 Reflection 24:34

3y ago24:34

24:34

Dr Jarrod Bailey, Animal Free Research UK’s Science Director, recounts in the first of two shows how at the start of his career, he became convinced animal free research is the only way to find better treatments for human diseases, from Alzheimer’s to cancer, heart disease and diabetes. In this episode, Jarrod talks about his passion for animals an…

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Trailer: Animal Free Labcast 1:45

3y ago1:45

1:45

The Animal Free Labcast is hosted by the CEO of Animal Free Research UK, Carla Owen, and is a frank, lively exchange of ideas and experiences by leading scientists, policy makers and animal protection ambassadors - all of whom seek a kinder science. Carla and her guests cut through the noise and complexities to break down the urgent need to acceler…

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A Post-Truth Social Contract — with Jeff Kinder 17:28

5y ago17:28

17:28

The implicit arrangement between science and society—funding and autonomy in exchange for substantial but unpredictable benefits—is under strain. Canadians are increasingly skeptical that scientists conduct themselves ethically, or that the government is capable of regulating disruptive technologies. Jeff Kinder discusses what a reinvigorated socia…

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Mutant Biofuels — with Kin Chan 17:46

5y ago17:46

17:46

Keeping global temperatures to safe levels will require unlikely and disruptive discoveries from unexpected places. Medicine is a promising frontier. Kin Chan discusses his medical research on DNA damage and cancer, and explains how an enzyme that he discovered could eventually help pave the way for a new generation of low-carbon fuels. Recommendat…

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Canada’s Front Yard — with Jackie Dawson 16:10

5y ago16:10

16:10

A melting Arctic is opening up Canadian waters and coastlines to the world. Canada needs a vision for how it will handle this new activity and build out the necessary infrastructure in previously inaccessible locations. Jackie Dawson explains what a Canadian vision for the Arctic might include, and what makes crafting policy for Canada’s North such…

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An Unlocked Arctic — with Jackie Dawson 16:09

5y ago16:09

16:09

The Arctic is warming at twice the global average. In the Canadian Arctic, it's three times the global average. Jackie Dawson explains the scale of this transformation, and what a melting Arctic means for the future of trade, geopolitics, and Northern communities.

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Brace for Geoengineering — with Jason Blackstock 24:22

5y ago24:22

24:22

Climate change is the ultimate disruptor. On timescales that matter for people alive today, it’s a question of slowing climate change down rather than “solving” or “fixing” it. Geoengineering might be our most drastic option. Jason Blackstock explains the potential scientific and geopolitical implications of geoengineering, and explores future scen…

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The Unpredictability of National Security — with Mark Salter 22:49

5+ y ago22:49

22:49

Nations constantly make decisions about national security in the face of uncertainty or incomplete information. The outcomes of these decisions are often unpredictable, and success is often invisible. Mark Salter explains how the national security apparatus is built to withstand disruption and why Canadians’ sense of what constitutes a national sec…

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Deweaponizing Misinformation — with Kimberly Girling 21:50

5+ y ago21:50

21:50

Misinformation is influencing public opinion, decision making, and even geopolitics. And it’s not just coming from Facebook and Twitter—it’s coming from our political leaders. Yet our ability to detect misinformation is diminishing. Kimberly Girling discusses the disruptive influence of misinformation on societies, and explains what individuals can…

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China Conundrums — with Margaret McCuaig-Johnston 22:26

5+ y ago22:26

22:26

Canada-China relations are in uncharted territory. To understand the current tangle of trade disputes and hostage diplomacy, it helps to go back to the beginning. Margaret McCuaig-Johnston traces Canada's relationship with China back to the establishment of formal diplomatic ties in 1970, discusses China's scientific ambitions, and lays out the sta…

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Big Data, Big Agriculture — with Kelly Bronson 24:03

5+ y ago24:03

24:03

Big data can dramatically improve decision-making, but the design and imagining of what we can and should use big data for is happening largely outside of the purview of public debate. Kelly Bronson explains big data's arrival in the public sphere and—using Canada’s agricultural sector as case study—discusses how the use of big data is pushing us t…

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How Do We Know Something Is True — with Marc Saner 18:57

5+ y ago18:57

18:57

We live in an era of information abundance. But converting information into knowledge and applying that knowledge to improve society are massive tasks. Marc Saner explains the challenge of turning increasingly complex scientific knowledge into tangible benefits, what it means to seek knowledge responsibly, and how Canada can better use expertise to…