

Lantern Voices
Lantern Publishing and Media
Welcome to Lantern Voices, a podcast by Lantern Publishing & Media!
In this podcast we interview our authors about their books on veganism, animal rights, climate activism, and more!
Follow us and stay tuned for new episodes every other week starting January 23, 2025!
In this podcast we interview our authors about their books on veganism, animal rights, climate activism, and more!
Follow us and stay tuned for new episodes every other week starting January 23, 2025!
Episodes
Mentioned books

Oct 2, 2025 • 45min
Voices of the Herd, with Mark Peters
Let's welcome Mark Peters, author of Voices of the Herd. This brand new photography book documents the emotional lives of cows living in farm sanctuaries. In our interview, Mark talked about photography, about the precious work done by farm sanctuaries, and about the lives of the individuals in the herd.Episode linksPre-order Voices of the Herd: https://lanternpm.org/book/voices-of-the-herd/Get the eBook: https://lanternpm.org/ebook-store/Read Voices of the Herd? Leave a review on Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/227381408-voices-of-the-herd?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=OXhvGHPwE3&rank=1#CommunityReviewsFollow @lanternpm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lanternpm/

Sep 4, 2025 • 1h
Living Childfree, with Verena Brunschweiger
Welcome to episode 14 of Lantern Voices! Our chat today is with Verena Brunschweiger, speaking straight from Germany. She is the author of the book Do Childfree People Have Better Sex? and one of the most important voices of the childfree movement around the world.Episode links:Get the book: https://lanternpm.org/book/do-childfree-people-have-better-sex/Follow Verena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verenabrunschweigereleonore/Check out Verena's other books on her website (in German): https://verenabrunschweiger.net/Follow Lantern on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lanternpm/

Aug 21, 2025 • 5min
Announcement
Hi, everyone!We have some quick announcements for you. The most important one: from now until, at least, December, our podcast will be monthly. Every first Thursday of the month, at 8AM EST, we'll be dropping a new episode!Don't forget to rate our podcast, comment, follow, and share this show with your friends.Thank you for your support and we'll see you on September 4th with a brand new episode!

Aug 7, 2025 • 46min
The World Becomes What We Teach, with Zoe Weil
We are back with a brand new episode! Join us in conversation with Zoe Weil, author of, among many books, The World Becomes What We Teach, and Claude and Medea.She has been ahead of The Institute for Humane Education for decades and we were lucky to have her sharing her expertise with us. Get inspired with her stories and learn more about how to become a solutionary.Episode links:The Institute for Humane Education: https://humaneeducation.org/The Solutionary Way: https://humaneeducation.org/become-a-solutionary/the-solutionary-way-zoe-weil/The World Becomes What We Teach: https://lanternpm.org/book/the-world-becomes-what-we-teach/Claude & Medea: https://lanternpm.org/book/claude-medea/Follow Lantern Publishing and Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lanternpm/

Jul 24, 2025 • 16min
What To Listen To This Summer, Part 2
Our second special summer episode brings back parts of our conversation with Liz Tyson, and with Isabella La Rocca González. Don't miss a brand new episode in two weeks, August 7!Follow Lantern on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lanternpm/Listen to Liz Tyson's episode: https://lanternvoices.alitu.com/episode/7e0721e1-68d4-41ec-95a7-934bfc44c829Listen to Isabella La Rocca González's episode: https://lanternvoices.alitu.com/episode/9e30e696-72be-46f7-8aa1-9f06362b351a

Jul 10, 2025 • 13min
What To Listen To This Summer, Part 1
As we take a quick pause during the month of July, walk down memory lane with us and remember our very first episode, with Jimmy Videle, and our sixth episode, with Bill Crain.Follow Lantern on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lanternpm/Listen to Veganic Growing, with Jimmy Videle: https://lanternvoices.alitu.com/episode/b09a2d76-0114-4dbd-ad79-a4d137194becListen to Animal Stories, with Bill Crain: https://lanternvoices.alitu.com/episode/cfdf9a25-727d-45ab-9c68-2d8c9cf2b59f

Jun 26, 2025 • 43min
An Unnatural Order, with Jim Mason
In 1993, Jim Mason published his book, An Unnatural Order. It was a one-of-a-kind work that debunked the idea that cruelty and domination is an intrinsic part of human nature. This book was revised and republished in 2021 by Lantern Publishing and MediaJoin us in conversation with Jim Mason about his life and his book.Episode links:Get the book: https://lanternpm.org/book/an-unnatural-order-2/Access our ebook store: https://lanternpm.org/ebook-store/Jim Mason's new book: https://amzn.to/4iYjMr3Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lanternpm/

Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 26min
Exploring Topics in Non/Human Coexistence, Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of our discussion with authors and editors of the book Exploring Topics in Non/Human Coexistence. Today we spoke to Amanda Williams, Varun Joshi, and Mark Suchyta about the impacts of borders in the more than human life, Brahminical Vegetarianism, and actions we can take as activists during trying times. If you missed part 1, go check it our in our podcast feed! You can listen to the episodes in any order!Episode links:What Can I Do, by Amanda Williams: https://amzn.to/43jz5pGThe Over Privileged Human, by Amanda Williams and Paislee House: https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1588Crime, Ecophilosophy and Environmental Harm (article): https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1362480698002003003Professor Yamini Narayanan's researcher profile: https://experts.deakin.edu.au/2819-yamini-narayananRensk Studio: https://rensk.studio/Rensk Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/renskstudioFollow Lantern Publishing and Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lanternpm/

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May 29, 2025 • 1h 17min
Exploring Topics in Non/Human Coexistence, Part 1
Nathan Poirier, an editor focusing on ethics and veganism, joins Emily Tronetti, a humane education specialist and doctoral student, along with Lucrezia Barucca, an author of environmental humanities. They dive deep into humane education and the philosophy of non-interference in human-animal relations. Discussions explore the importance of recognizing animal agency, the concept of 'interbeing,' and embracing a more inclusive approach to coexistence. Their insights offer a fresh perspective on building connections across species while advocating for empathy and respect.

May 15, 2025 • 41min
Flaco, the free owl, with Christine Mott
Flaco the owl escaped the Central Park Zoo in 2023, living the last year of his life as a free bird, soaring through midtown Manhattan. His inspirational story comes to life in Christine Mott's picture book, Free Bird: Flaco's Dreams Take Flight. With beautiful watercolor illustrations by Ofra Layla Isler, this book is a great pick to read with the children in your life.Episode links:Flaco's obituary on The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/24/nyregion/flaco-eurasian-eagle-owl-nyc.htmlMeet Christine Mott at The Corner Bookstore (May 15, 2025): https://cornerbookstorenyc.com/event/christine-mott-launches-her-debut-picture-book-free-bird/Meet Christine Mott at The Greenlight Bookstore (May 18, 2025): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-christine-mott-tickets-1309092634309Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lanternpm/