Animal

4.8 (96)
SOCIETY & CULTURE
COMPLETE SERIES

In a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye? Join the writer Sam Anderson on a six-part, round-the-world journey in search of an answer. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

EPISODE 1

Episode 1: Walnut

A hole in Sam’s floor sparks a crisis.

14 min
EPISODE 2

Episode 2: Puffins

As his daughter prepares to leave for college, Sam visits a remote island.

44 min
EPISODE 3 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Episode 3: Manatees

Sam makes his underwater dreams a reality.

32 min
EPISODE 4 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Episode 4: Ferrets

Sam soothes his anxiety by visiting a convention center in Ohio.

36 min
EPISODE 5 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Episode 5: Wolves

On a taxi ride, Sam meets a Chihuahua.

34 min
EPISODE 6 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Episode 6: Bats

Sam stares into another hole.

41 min

6 Episodes

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Season 2

Oct 29

Arden-is-calm

We need your love Sam. Bring on Season 2.
Second season?

Sept 16

Not taken nickname!

Really hoping Sam will continue his journey. His calm voice, the ambient noises, the animals he encounters (including the humans along the way) were so soothing for my animal lover soul. We need more of this in our chaotic world. ✨
SAM’S VOICE

Jul 28

tappin-on

It’s Sam’s magical voice that caught me. He could talk about a nest of writhing rattlesnakes and I would be entranced. It has a rare timbre of warmth mixed with humour that makes his gentle animal tales totally addictive.
Incredible

Jun 27

wellnessMD

Listened to the first episode and loved it - going to listen as a family with my kids to the rest

In a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye? Join the writer Sam Anderson on a six-part, round-the-world journey in search of an answer. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.