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Jane Goodall

Mentioned in 27 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

British primatologist renowned for groundbreaking research on chimpanzees at Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania, particularly her discovery of tool use in these animals. Her work fundamentally challenged assumptions about human uniqueness and has influenced generations of conservationists and researchers. She is widely discussed across podcasts spanning science, travel, and conservation topics, and has become a cultural icon whose endorsement and legacy continue to inspire contemporary conservation efforts.

Episode Appearances

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling · Apr 8, 2026

Hour 1: Warrior Wednesday | 04-08-26

Referenced for observations on bellicosity and violence in primate societies as comparison to human behavior

AI Implementation in K-12 Education Without Parental ConsentCognitive Decline and Screen Time in Students$30 Billion Federal Technology Spending Outcomes
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We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits · Mar 23, 2026

693. Despair Is Paralyzing, Hope Is Galvanizing: Afdhel Aziz's Three-Step Playbook for Stories That Move People to Action

Author of 'The Book of Hope' mentioned as example of resilience-focused storytelling

Hope Gap in SocietyNonprofit Storytelling StrategyCompassion Fatigue
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Modern Wisdom

Modern Wisdom · Mar 23, 2026

#1075 - Roy Baumeister - Why Men Are At The Top Of Society (and the bottom)

Cited for observations of female chimpanzee and gorilla infanticide behavior

Sex differences in group coordination and institutional buildingMale variability hypothesis and intelligence distributionEvolutionary psychology and mating competition
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Macroaggressions

Macroaggressions · Mar 6, 2026

Flashback Friday | #448: The Impending Population Collapse

Primatologist and WEF member advocating for population reduction despite conservation image

Global fertility rate decline and replacement-level analysisEgg-freezing corporate benefits and delayed childbearing strategiesPopulation Council and depopulation organizational structures
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Global News Podcast

Global News Podcast · Feb 26, 2026

A special report from Mexico on the deadly drugs trade

British anthropologist featured in Netflix's 'Famous Last Words' series with posthumous interview addressing legacy and hope

Mexican Drug Cartel Violence and El Mencho's DeathFentanyl Production and Smuggling OperationsUS-Mexico Border Security and Trump Administration Policy
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Science Friday

Science Friday · Feb 13, 2026

What A Tea Party With A Bonobo Taught Us About Imagination

Primatologist cited as example of researcher who challenged assumptions about human uniqueness by documenting tool-making in chimpanzees

Animal cognition and imaginationPretend play in great apesBonobo intelligence and communication
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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Feb 4, 2026

Trump Floats Canceling Midterms & MAGA Pushes Alt Super Bowl Halftime Show | Paul Rosolie

Primatologist cited as inspiration for Rosolie's conservation work; mentioned as having drinks with him

Election Integrity and Democratic NormsTrump's Statements on Canceling MidtermsVoting System Control and Nationalization
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Travel with Rick Steves

Travel with Rick Steves · Jan 24, 2026

819 Swiss Riviera; How to Plan a Safari; Take a Hike in Europe

Primatologist referenced for her chimpanzee research work on shores of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania

Swiss Riviera tourism and Lake Geneva regional travelWine tourism in Switzerland and Lavaux Vineyard TerracesEast African safari planning and wildlife viewing options
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Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast

Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast · Jan 22, 2026

Ep 595 - The Man Who Saves the World? (feat. Gabe Polsky)

Primatologist who vouched for Patrick McCallum as 'the most fascinating guy she's ever met' in Polsky's documentary

Documentary filmmaking and production processAmazon rainforest conservation and indigenous tribesIndigenous prophecies and spiritual traditions
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The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience · Jan 20, 2026

#2441 - Paul Rosolie

Primatologist whose endorsement launched Rosolie's first book; believed Bigfoot likely exists; recently deceased conservation icon

Amazon Rainforest Deforestation and Tipping PointsUncontacted Indigenous Tribes and First Contact EthicsNarco-Trafficking in Remote Rainforest Regions
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Ologies with Alie Ward

Ologies with Alie Ward · Jan 14, 2026

Marmotology (GROUNDHOGS) with Daniel Blumstein

Primatologist whose chimpanzee study at Gombe is cited as the longest-running individual mammal study globally

Marmot hibernation physiology and metabolic suppressionGroundhog Day cultural history and meteorological accuracyMarmot social behavior and reproductive strategies
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Lex Fridman Podcast

Lex Fridman Podcast · Jan 13, 2026

#489 – Paul Rosolie: Uncontacted Tribes in the Amazon Jungle

Primatologist whose endorsement enabled Paul's publishing career and inspired his conservation mission

Uncontacted Tribes Protection and First Contact ProtocolsAmazon Rainforest Conservation and Land AcquisitionNarco-Trafficking Operations in Remote Regions
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Bad Friends

Bad Friends · Jan 12, 2026

Hut, Hut, Straight Up

Primatologist referenced in discussion about notable people who died in their sleep

Celebrity Encounters and Parasocial RelationshipsFilm Criticism and NostalgiaMental Health and Therapy
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Jan 12, 2026

The Twisted Tale of Travis the Chimpanzee

Primatologist whose research breakthrough showed chimpanzees using tools to fish for termites

Exotic Animal Ownership Laws and RegulationPrimate Intelligence and CognitionChimpanzee Behavior and Development
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DarkHorse Podcast

DarkHorse Podcast · Jan 11, 2026

Preventing Truth Decay: Michael Shermer on DarkHorse

Primatologist whose female perspective broke male-dominated conventions in animal behavior research, enabling breakthrough discoveries

Epistemology and how we determine truth in sciencePeer review system failures and scientific fraud enforcementInstitutional corruption and ideological capture in academia
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Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) · Jan 2, 2026

Guy Kawasaki: Win Every Pitch Using These Timeless Sales Principles | Sales | YAPClassic

Primatologist featured on Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast as example of remarkable individual

Sales Skills Development and TrainingPitching and Demo Best PracticesEvangelism and Product Marketing
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The Journal.

The Journal. · Dec 29, 2025

Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026!

Featured in one of the Journal's favorite episodes of 2025; one of her last interviews before passing

Trump Tariff Policy and Supreme Court ReviewAI Arms Race and Profitability ConcernsAI Infrastructure Investment and Bubble Risk
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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Dec 27, 2025

The Skeptics Guide #1068 - Dec 27 2025

Deceased primatologist (2025); renowned for chimpanzee research but promoted Bigfoot pseudoscience outside expertise

US Scientific Research Defunding and Brain DrainUSAID Elimination and Global Health Mortality EstimatesTerminal Illness Prognostication and Advance Directives
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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Dec 3, 2025

Julia Gets Wise with Annie Leibovitz

Primatologist subject; Leibovitz captured her authentic presence despite her discomfort with photography

Portrait Photography Techniques and PhilosophyCelebrity and Cultural DocumentationWomen in Photography and Media
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岩中花述

岩中花述 · Nov 12, 2025

S8E3 鲁豫对话扎十一惹 | 从此我们不忧伤、不害怕

Referenced for her work on animal behavior and recent interviews about gender and success

Panic Disorder and Mental Health TreatmentLinguistic Relativity and Cultural IdentityRural-Urban Migration and Class Anxiety
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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Oct 16, 2025

Wise Women Are Everywhere (And Update on NEW Episodes Coming Soon)

Primatologist and conservationist featured in previous season; recently passed; discussed hope as action-oriented concept

Intergenerational Wealth and Legacy TransferWomen's Labor Rights and Equal Pay HistoryAging and Longevity Perspectives
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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Oct 4, 2025

The Skeptics Guide #1056 - Oct 4 2025

Primatologist who died at 91; pioneered chimpanzee research and transformed understanding of primate behavior

Human Evolution and Homo sapiens DatingPaleontological CT Scanning and Digital ReconstructionFig-Wasp Mutualism and Biological Coevolution
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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Oct 1, 2025

Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Jane Goodall

Primatologist and conservationist; subject of interview discussing 60+ years of chimpanzee research and activism

Chimpanzee behavior and social hierarchyTool use in primates and redefinition of human uniquenessWildlife conservation and habitat protection
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Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Oct 1, 2025

“I Feel So WILD!” (w/ Hannah Solow)

Cited by Hannah as childhood hero; inspired interest in animal conservation

Broadway understudy experience and mental preparationMusical theater training and performance pedagogyTheater audience etiquette and live performance disruption
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Sasquatch Chronicles

Sasquatch Chronicles · Sep 22, 2025

SC EP:1191 Remembering Dr. Jeff Meldrum Part II

Primatologist who endorsed Meldrum's pursuit of Sasquatch research questions in his book foreword

Primate Locomotion and Bipedalism EvolutionSasquatch Footprint Biomechanics and Mid-Tarsal Break AnalysisScientific Credibility in Cryptozoological Research
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Discover Your Potential Podcast

Discover Your Potential Podcast · Aug 20, 2025

Jane Goodall at 90 with Dr. Marc Bekoff sponsored by Acorns and Green Chef

Subject of the episode; celebrated for scientific research, animal welfare advocacy, and environmental education initiatives

Jane Goodall's scientific legacy and Cambridge PhD credentialsAnimal consciousness and attribution of minds to animalsOne Health Movement and interconnection of animal, environmental, and human wellbeing
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Am I Doing It Wrong?

Am I Doing It Wrong? · Dec 26, 2024

Re-Issue: Living In Awe and Wonder

Quoted by Dacher Keltner on the importance of being amazed at things larger than oneself

Awe as distinct emotion: neuroscience and definitionEight wonders of life frameworkVagus nerve activation and parasympathetic nervous system
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