Happy Birthday to US! Join Katie, Iz, and Isabelle in this gleeful half hour of banter reflecting on our first year of producing Anthropologically Speaking. It's not a conventional episode, nor is it particularly educational, but we hope you'll

A Hairy Situation: Stress and Sacrifice in Bioarchaeological Contexts with Benjamin Schaefer

Nov 4th, 2020 29m 12s

"Cold cold heart, hard done by you..." turns out, sacrifice isn't just an Elton John song! Join Katie and Isabelle as they talk with PhD candidate Ben Schaefer about his incredible research examining stress through cortisol levels in the hair o

Anthropologically Spooky: A Half-Hour Halloween Extravaganza

Oct 28th, 2020 28m 39s

Vampires, zombies, ghosts, and of course giggles... that's what Katie, Iz, and Isabelle are serving up for you this week! Join us for this spookily special Halloween episode, or beware!

Dogs, Racism, and Anthrozoology: Talking Multispecies Kinship with Maythe Han

Oct 21st, 2020 28m 25s

Animals-- cute, cuddly, and more often than not, our better halves. But what connection might exist between human relationships with animals and racism? In this episode, Katie and Isabelle talk with anthrozoologist Maythe Han about animal kinsh

Monkey Business: Talking Primatology with Kaelyn Dobson

Oct 7th, 2020 29m 14s

Anthropology isn't just the study of humans... there's some incredible anthro research about our non-human primate friends, too! Join Katie and Isabelle as they talk to Texas State PhD student Kaelyn Dobson about all things monkeys! With topics

Demystifying Dental Anthropology: Histology, Ethics, & More with Chris Aris

Sep 30th, 2020 29m 20s

In this episode, Katie and Isabelle talk to special guest Chris Aris, a dental anthropologist. Tune in to learn about the merits of histology, the ethics of destroying human remains for valuable testing, and what we can learn from teeth in the

Take Me To Your Leader: An Analysis of Aliens

Sep 23rd, 2020 28m 29s

There's nothing to abduct your attention like a half hour chat about aliens! Join Katie and Isabelle for an interesting episode discussion aliens, alien abductions, and some theories on who exactly gets abducted!

Wake Up, Sheeple!: Conspiring About Conspiracy Theories

Sep 16th, 2020 28m 41s

Psst... wanna hear a secret? They don't want you to know this, but this is a really interesting episode! This week, Katie and Isabelle discuss conspiracy theories, and what makes people cling to them. Watch out, we'll be revealing some truths.

Not Your Typical Church Groups: The Scoop on "Cults"

Sep 9th, 2020 28m 9s

"Cults"... mysterious, enigmatic, and sorta scary-- on some level, we all know what a "cult" or New Religious Movement is, but what makes a "cult" a "cult"? In this episode, Katie and Isabelle unpack the basics of what are popularly referred to

Digging... for JUSTICE!: The Exciting World of Forensic Archaeology

Aug 26th, 2020 25m 37s

You've (probably, if you've been listening) heard of Forensic Anthropology, but have you heard of Forensic Archaeology? In this episode, Katie and Isabelle explore the ins and outs of the discipline, from planning to excavation to collection!

You Can't Handle the Tooth!: A Discussion about Dentition

Aug 19th, 2020 28m 58s

In this episode, Katie and Isabelle talk about the wonders of teeth! Join us as we introduce you to the human dentition and its anthropological significance. It's sure to be tooth-riffic! (that was an awful pun, please forgive us).

Let's Get Epi(c): All Things Epidemiological Transitions

Jul 29th, 2020 28m 11s

Still not disillusioned with illness and disease? Then this one's for you! In this solo episode, Katie discusses epidemiological transition theory-- what is it, and how has the disease landscape changed throughout time and space? Tune in to fin

Here's Looking at Zoo, Kid: Talking Zooarchaeology with Keira McCartney

Jul 22nd, 2020 28m 9s

What is zooarchaeology, and what makes it so darn cool? Join Katie, Iz, and Isabelle as we chat with special guest Keira McCartney to talk all things animal bones!

I Can't Get No Putrefaction: The Dirt on Decomposition

Jul 15th, 2020 28m 20s

In this episode, Katie and Isabelle dig deep into the nitty-gritty of human decomposition. Join us on a journey through putrefaction, autolysis, desiccation, and more thrilling processes!

The OG Plague: Throwing it Back to the Black Death

Jul 8th, 2020 28m 35s

We know all too much about what it's like to live through a plague these days... but how much do we know about the Black Death? Join Katie, Iz, and Isabelle (all three back at it again!) in casual conversation about plagues, buboes, and *all th

Are Bod Mods Odd? Investigating Cross-Cultural Examples of Body Modifications

Jul 1st, 2020 28m 20s

Tattoos, piercings, and other body modifications... are they really a sign of deviance? Today, Katie and Iz explore different body modification techniques that have been employed throughout time and space, and ponder their cultural significance

Mummy Magic: Unlocking the Secrets of Our Preserved Pals

Mar 4th, 2020 27m 2s

In this episode, Katie and Isabelle talk all things mummies. You've probably heard about Egyptian mummies, but what about Chinchorro mummies? Or the bog people? Listen in to find out more!

Stories in the Bones: Biological Profiles, and How We Make Them!

Feb 12th, 2020 29m 4s

Do bones really have anything to tell us? Today, Katie and Iz explore the sort of things that we can (and can't!) find out from bones, such as age, sex, stature, and ancestry. We look at some methodologies and how-tos as well, so listen in if y

Talk Trauma to Me: Falls, Fractures, and Forces Galore!

Feb 5th, 2020 25m 40s

Palaeopathology is a pretty wide field, so today we're going to break it down into a specific subfocus: trauma. In this episode, Katie takes the reigns as she discusses how trauma can express skeletally, from cuts to punctures to the old classi

Something to Chew On: Talking Food Security, Sovereignty, and Diets with Sarah Duignan

Jan 29th, 2020 26m 45s

PhD candidate Sarah Duignan is no stranger to the microphone-- you can hear her on her own podcast, AnthroDish, every week! We were lucky to have her sit down with us to talk about her research and knowledge surrounding food and water, especial

Archaeological Tourism and Colonialism: Relationship Status? It's Complicated.

Jan 22nd, 2020 27m 39s

Everybody loves to feel like they're stepping back into history, but what's going on behind the scenes? Today, Katie, Iz, and Isabelle explore the pros, cons, ups, and downs of touring archaeological sites, and discuss some of the the effects,

Bone-Chilling Case Studies: Forensic Anthropology at Work!

Jan 15th, 2020 28m 11s

Everybody loves a good true crime story, and we're here to deliver! Let's make it a bit more educational, though, and really break down the methodology for you. Today, Katie, Iz, and Isabelle talk about the Pickton Pig Farm, John Wayne Gacy, an

Problems in Pop Culture: Is This Stuff Legit?

Dec 4th, 2019 28m 37s

Indiana Jones, Lara Croft, Temperance "Bones" Brennan-- you know 'em, you love 'em... but are they accurate depictions of anthropologists? Join Katie, Iz, and Isabelle as they discuss some of the, well, issues with these characters. Are they fl

Letting the Children Talk: Chatting about Children in the Bioarchaeological Record with Creighton Avery

Nov 27th, 2019 27m 59s

What is childhood bioarchaeology, and why is it so important? We talk with PhD candidate Creighton Avery to find out! Take a listen to find out more about strengths and challenges in childhood bioarchaeology, methodology in the field, and the a

Bioarchaeology Blitz: Talking Trauma, Disability, and Teaching with Dr. Rebecca Gilmour

Nov 20th, 2019 28m 29s

Today we sit down with anthropology professor Dr. Rebecca Gilmour to chat about her experiences in the field of bioarchaeology, including some fun insights into palaeopathology, cemetery excavations, and disability & care! Originally aired Nov