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The Animal Free LabcastAnimal Free Labcast #39 - Stephanie Modi – Breaking the Antibody HabitWe’re back with another great episode! Join Carla Owen and co-host Dr Gemma Davies as they sit down with Dr Stephanie Modi, Science Manager at Animal Free Research UK, to unpack a topic that affects us all – antibodies.Stephanie explains what antibodies are, how they’re used in medicine, and why most people don’t realise animals are still used to make them – over a million each year in Europe alone. Discover why animal-derived antibodies can actually slow down medical progress, and how new animal-free alternatives are already proving to be faster, more accurate, and more ethical. P...2025-07-2525 min
The Animal Free LabcastAnimal Free Labcast #38 - Dr Dania Movia – 2.1 Million Reasons We Need ChangeCarla Owen and Dr Gemma Davies are joined by special guest Dr Dania Movia, recipient of the Animal Free Research UK Outstanding Scientist Award. The hosts share updates from Parliament, where MP visits to Animal Free Research UK-funded labs are driving support for Herbie’s Law. Steve Race MP has written an article in The House Magazine, and there has been a parliamentary debate on phasing out animal experiments, with amazing support for Herbie’s Law! Concerning news from the Home Office — a report revealing over 2.1 million animals have been approved for experiments in the UK over the nex...2025-06-2731 min
The Animal Free LabcastAnimal Free Labcast #37 - Herbie’s Heroes: Jake Lambert, Russell Kane and Diane MorganThis week on the Animal Free Labcast, hosts Carla Owen and Dr Gemma Davis are joined by three comedy favourites – Jake Lambert, Russell Kane and Diane Morgan – who share why they’re lending their voices to the Herbie’s Heroes campaign.Jake Lambert talks about his deep love for animals, Russell Kane highlights the importance of responsible pet ownership, and Diane Morgan speaks passionately about ending animal cruelty and the need to move beyond outdated testing methods. She says:"We can do better than outdated animal experiments – it's 2025, this shouldn’t still be happening. I’m supporting H...2025-06-0924 min
The Animal Free LabcastAnimal Free Labcast #36 - Herbie’s Heroes: Deborah Meaden, Pandora Christie, Kirsty Gallacher and Pete WicksThis 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 welfare. Deborah Meaden says: "I'm supporting Herbie's Law because there are alternatives to animal testing. Let's choose compassion and build a kinder and better future for animals."It’s an inspiring episode with a clear call to action: jo...2025-05-3028 min
Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics100th Episode of Double Jeopardy - Terminating the Cruelty of Victorian Era Abortion Laws: The Campaign to Decriminalise Abortion Across the UK
In three of the four nations of the UK, abortion remains a crime under legislation passed in 1861, subject to the exemptions from criminal liability in the Abortion Act 1967. Paradoxically, abortion was decriminalised in Northern Ireland in 2019, so that it is now seen as a matter of healthcare rather than the criminal law. Recent prosecutions in England under section 58 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 have reignited debate over whether abortion belongs in the criminal courts at all – https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/may/13/i-hate-sitting-in-silence-now-nicola-packer-on-clearing-her-name-after-the-trauma-of-her-abortion-trial
https://doctorsforchoiceuk.com/abortionlaw#:~:text=UK%20abortion%20law%3A%20Ov...2025-05-2147 min
Bullshit and BraveryThe journey so far......In this episode we chat about our own lives in the last 18 months and how different life is since we dropped episode 1. It feels like only weeks ago we dropped our first episode but in reality, it was 2023. We chat about everything from babies to business and how much life can change in just a few short months.2025-05-1835 min
The Animal Free LabcastAnimal Free Labcast #35 - Isobel Martin – Public Affairs Takeover: A Turning Point for Dogs in Labs?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 progress in the US, where the NIH is closing its last beagle lab and investing in human-specific science. Is the UK being left behind?Plus, details on the launch of Herbie’s Heroes with a giant five-foot cut-out of Herbie the be...2025-05-1625 min
The Zack Owen Show Live!Election week rollls on with Dr. Peaches Henry, Carla Pendergraft and musical guest Seth SuttonZack Owen Show from The Backyard Waco - April 30 2025
Dr. Peaches Henry, Carla Pendergraft, Seth Sutton2025-04-302h 06
Bullshit and BraveryHome and Dry. Lizzy Wilding, a view from the dry and the tactics she uses to cope.In this special episode of Bullshit and Bravery we talk to Lizzy Wilding a Waikato dairy farmer whose farm is currently farming in one of the driest summers her district has ever seen. We talk tactics, how getting off the farm and putting togther a farm team helps her get through the tough times.2025-04-2823 min
The Animal Free LabcastAnimal Free Labcast #34 - Isobel Martin – A Legal Duty Ignored: World Day for Animals in LaboratoriesThis 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 bold proposals for reform. Plus, in breaking news, the FDA plans to phase out animal testing for drug development – a major step forward. But is the UK being left behind?Poll of the Week: Is the UK being left behind f...2025-04-2423 min
The Animal Free LabcastAnimal Free Labcast #33 - Professor Jens Schwamborn – Parkinson’s & Precision MedicineThis 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 way for personalised, human-specific medicine.Poll of the Week: Do you think companies like Neuralink should stop testing brain devices on monkeys and focus on developing human-specific alternatives instead? Vote now on X, Facebook or Instagram! Have your say: Call 0208 054 9695 to share...2025-04-1132 min
Ik hoor wat je ziet#11 - Carla KogelmanCarla Kogelman gebruikt fotografie om persoonlijke verhalen vast te leggen en deze een plek te geven in ons collectieve geheugen. Ze streeft ernaar geen oordeel te vellen, maar juist ruimte te scheppen voor uiteenlopende perspectieven. Haar werk richt zich op het dagelijks leven, met een bijzondere focus op kinderen. Doordat ze lange tijd in de omgeving van dezelfde mensen doorbrengt, wordt ze als het ware onzichtbaar. Dit stelt haar in staat om dieper door te dringen in hun wereld en het echte verhaal achter de eerste indrukken vast te leggen.Voor deze aflevering van Ik Hoor Wat Je...2025-04-0350 min
The Animal Free LabcastAnimal Free Labcast #32 - Aaron Davidson – From Labs to LegislationCarla 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 Animal Free Research UK and explore the growing momentum behind Herbie’s Law and the steps being taken in Parliament to accelerate the transition to animal-free research. Plus, they tackle the ethics and effectiveness of traditional animal models versus cutting-edge alternatives that put h...2025-03-2826 min
The Animal Free LabcastAnimal Free Labcast #31 - Dr Nick Peake – British Science Week & Better MedicineThis 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 on replacing animal-derived materials with fully humanised models. These innovations, using human tissue from surgical waste, could revolutionise research and improve patient outcomes, paving the way for more ethical and effective research.🎙Poll of the Week: Should researchers be incentivised to replace animal-derived products lik...2025-03-1433 min
The Animal Free LabcastAnimal Free Labcast #30 - Carla & Dr Gemma – Herbie’s Law & the Heart of the MatterThis 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 and whether it’s time to focus on human-specific, animal-free solutions. Don’t miss out on the exciting progress being made to change science for the better!🎙Poll of the Week: If you needed an organ transplant, would you accept on...2025-02-2132 min
The Animal Free LabcastAnimal Free Labcast #29 - Dr Cinzia Allegrucci – World Cancer Day SpecialJoin 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 their work? Vote now on X, Facebook or Instagram! 📞 Have your say: Call 0208 054 9695 to share your thoughts. ⭐ Support the cause: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyThanks for listening! Make sure you leave a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook...2025-02-0727 min
The Animal Free LabcastAnimal Free Labcast #28 - Steve Race MP – Herbie’s Law in ParliamentThe 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 Herbie’s Law, aimed at creating a future where animals are no longer used in research. And hear the inspiring story of Herbie, the Beagle who has become the face of this groundbreaking campaign.Tune in to...2025-01-2424 min