Radicals and Revolutionaries

In our third Mini Episodes, we hear from animal rights activist Rieke from Germany, who was part of a team that raided a fur farm in the Netherlands.  After a successful raid, they realized it was a trap. The police, part of a special unit to go after animal rights activists, were waiting for them.   In this mini episode, you'll hear:   • How they raided the farm.  • What happened when the police showed up.  • How she was held in jail without outside communication.  • and so much more!  Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries.

In our second Mini Episodes, we hear about how a newly formed Sea Shepherd tracked down and rammed the notorious whaling ship, The Sierra.  Taken from an interview done previously, Captain Paul Watson gives us the inside story on how he achieved what was once thought impossible.   In this mini episode, you'll hear:   • How Paul found the funding to purchase the ship.  • How loggerhead sea turtles helped him find The Sierra.  • How many crew members he needed to ram the ship.  • and so much more!  Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries.

In our first Mini Episodes, we revisit the attempted liberation of Rocky the dolphin.  Taken from an interview done previously, Mel Broughton dives even deeper into the actual planning and execution of the raid.   In this mini episode, you'll hear:   • How Mel was approached to do the raid.  • How they prepared and trained to liberated and relocate a dolphin.  • How they were arrested and what ultimately happened to Rocky.  • and so much more!  Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries.

In the last episode of season one of Radicals and Revolutionaries, Jake and Tylor come together to reflect on the inaugural season of the oral history podcast.  Also in this episode, you'll hear:  What moments stood out most to our listeners?  Why weren't there more women interviewed in season one?  Where is season two of Radicals and Revolutionaries going next?  and so much more!  Season two will be coming back Fall 2022! Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries.  

In episode 15 of Radicals and Revolutionaries, Jake and Tylor sit back down with former Radicals and Revolutionaries guests, Mel Broughton and John Curtain, plus new guest to the show, Max Watson, to continue introducing listeners to animal rights legend, Barry Horne.  In part 2 of this interview, you'll hear:  What lengths did the government go to to try and downplay Barry's hunger strike? What was the reason for Barry's ultimate death? What can we as activists take from Barry and his story? Our panel shares their thoughts. and so much more!  Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries. 

In episode 14 of Radicals and Revolutionaries, Jake and Tylor sit down with former Radicals and Revolutionaries guests, Mel Broughton and John Curtain, plus new guest to the show, Max Watson, to talk about their good friend, Barry Horne.  In part 1 of this interview, you'll hear:  Who is Barry Horne and why do more activists need to know his name? How did Barry get started in animal rights?  What types of actions did Barry take with our panel that they can talk about now that Barry has passed away? and so much more!  Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries. 

In episode 13 of Radicals and Revolutionaries, Jake and Tylor continue their conversation with former Hunt Retribution Squad member, John Curtin.  Also in part two of this interview, you'll hear:  Does John think the Hunt Retribution Squad was a good idea? John shares insight into the raid on beagle-breeder, Interfauna How does John feel about using different tools in the toolbox to achieve animal liberation? Who does John believe is the most important animal liberation activist in history? The answer may surprise you! and so much more! Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries. 

In episode 12 of Radicals and Revolutionaries, Jake and Tylor chat with former Hunt Retribution Squad member, John Curtin.  Also in part one of this interview, you'll hear:  Was John able to join the Animal Liberation Front just by sending Ronnie Lee a letter? John walks us through the entire Wickham Lab raid Why did the Hunt Retribution Squad try to dig up the human remains of a hunt-loving Duke?  and so much more!  Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries.  

In episode of 11 of Radicals and Revolutionaries, Jake and Tylor share part two of their interview with attempted-dolphin-liberator, Mel Broughton. Also in part two of this interview, you'll hear:  Mel shares what he learned about himself while on the run How does Mel view the debate on economic sabotage? What was the first thing that Mel did outside of Oxford one second after he got off of probation? What message does Mel have for activists and how does he think we can all change the world?  and so much more! Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries.  

In episode 10 of Radicals and Revolutionaries, Jake and Tylor share part one of their interview with convicted animal liberation activist, Mel Broughton.  Also in part one of this interview, you'll hear:  Mel shares how Camp Beagle is revitalizing the animal rights movement and bringing anti-vivisection activism back to the movement Hear the imaginative story behind the infamous attempted liberation of Rocky the Dolphin and how this attempt to free him led to the end of dolphinariums in the UK How going on the run forced Mel to push himself as an activist and so much more!  Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries. 

In episode 9 of Radicals and Revolutionaries, Jake and Tylor share part two of their interview with SpyCops expert and activist, Paul Gravett.   Also in part two of this interview, you'll hear: Economic damage caused by SpyCops  How far these SpyCops were willing to go to infiltrate the animal rights movement Should activists be paranoid that SpyCops might be amongst their local groups?  and so much more!  Looking for more ways to keep up with Paul's work? Animal rights from an anarchist perspective https://network23.org/redblackgreen/ Animal rights has been infiltrated by police/corporate spies and informants. Find out the truth about what really happened. https://network23.org/arspycatcher/ ARspycatcher gives a talk on the shocking extent of spying and infiltration by the police into the animal rights movement from the 1980s onwards. Talk given at London Vegans meeting on Wednesday 22 February 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvDPwfgWSUI Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries. 

In episode 8 of Radicals and Revolutionaries, Jake and Tylor introduce listeners to spycops expert, Paul Gravett.   Also in part one of this interview, you'll hear: How did Paul get involved in animal rights?  How did Paul end up being targeted by McDonalds in the landmark "McLIBEL" case?  What are "spycops" and how have they been secretly infiltrating the animal rights movement for decades?  and so much more!  Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries. 

In episode 7 of Radicals and Revolutionaries, Jake and Tylor wrap up their interview with former Animal Liberation League member, "Caroline."  Also in this interview, you'll hear: How did Caroline feel running into rooms full of animals with a goal of taking documents rather than animals?  Sentencing for Caroline and her comrades in their trials for going over the fence What does Caroline ask that listeners do to help animals after listening to her interview? and so much more!  Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries. 

In episode 6 of Radicals and Revolutionaries, Jake and Tylor are joined by former Animal Liberation League member, "Caroline", to chat about her time with this lesser known group in the animal liberation movement.  Also in this interview, you'll hear: Did Caroline get her start with the Hunt Sabs as well?  What was the purpose and focus of the Animal Liberation Leagues? Why you shouldn't pick up hitchhikers on the way to the raid and so much more!  Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries. 

In episode 5 of Radicals and Revolutionaries, Jake and Tylor sit down with former Animal Liberation Front Press Officer, Roger Yates, to chat about his time as the media mouthpiece of the group.  Also in this interview, you'll hear: Conspiracy charges filed against him and Ronnie Lee Being on the run for years How the Hunt Saboteurs got him started on his direct action journey  and so much more!  Follow Roger and his work:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roger_yates1/  Roger's Blog: https://onhumanrelationswithothersentientbeings.weebly.com/  The Animal Rights Show: https://www.facebook.com/TheAnimalRightsShow  Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries. 

In the second half of our interview with co-founder of the Band Of Mercy and the Animal Liberation Front, Ronnie Lee, on Radicals and Revolutionaries, Ronnie shares more of what founding the A.L.F. involved. Also in part one of this two part interview, you'll hear: How much time has Ronnie spent in prison? Does he regret co-founding the A.L.F. knowing so many activists have been charged and spent time in prison because of underground actions?  Jake and Tylor share their favorite moments from their chat with Ronnie and so much more!  Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries. 

In the first half of our interview with co-founder of the Band Of Mercy and the Animal Liberation Front, Ronnie Lee, on Radicals and Revolutionaries, Jake and Tylor learn all about the roots and history of what would become an international movement of animal liberation. Also in part one of this two part interview, you'll hear: Secret meetings in dark pubs to debate starting the Band Of Mercy to attack hunts Ronnie's first arson attack and first liberation and so much more!  Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries. 

In the second half of our interview with hunt sab legend, Dave Wetton, on Radicals and Revolutionaries, Jake and Tylor get the inside scoop on some of Dave's and the Hunt Saboteurs Association's most thrilling actions for animals. Also in part two of this two part interview, you'll hear: Did you have to be vegan to go out and stop the hunting of animals? How did members of the HSA feel about the formation of the Band of Mercy, the group that would later become the Animal Liberation Front? How did Dave help bring new activists into the HSA decade after decade? How has social media helped organize sabs around Europe, and what is one meeting Dave wishes he could organize?  and so much more!  Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries. 

In episode one of Radicals and Revolutionaries, Jake and Tylor introduce listeners to hunt saboteur, Dave Wetton. Dave has been an animal rights activist since 1961 and has been involved with direct action campaigns with the Hunt Saboteurs Association since 1963. Before the Animal Liberation Front was the Band of Mercy. And before the Band of Mercy was the Hunt Saboteurs Association. And at the beginning of the Hunt Saboteurs was Dave Wetton. In part one of this two part interview, you'll hear: What led Dave to go from fishing for animals to saving animals?  What tactics did sabs use to distract dogs used for hunting? How did Dave end up leading the HSA after its founder stepped aside?  What kind of violence did the sabs encounter from the hunters they were trying to sabotage? and so much more!  Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website where you can find all of our episodes and our animal liberation-inspired merchandise at http://radicalsandrevolutionaries.com. Also, follow Radicals and Revolutionaries on instagram at https://instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries. 

In this inaugural episode, meet the hosts of Radicals and Revolutionaries, Jake Conroy and Tylor Starr, and find out their motivations for starting this oral history podcast on the animal liberation movement. Also in this episode: What influence did the punk and hardcore scene have on our host's journey in animal rights? Jake and Tylor share their stories of getting involved in liberation work What interview moments are already standing out in your host's minds? How you can get your hands on limited edition merchandise from Radicals and Revolutionaries that pay homage to a forgotten A.L.F. tradition from the 90's New episodes of Radicals and Revolutionaries chronicling the history of the animal liberation movement will be released every Tuesday on all of your favorite podcast platforms.  Visit the Radicals and Revolutionaries website at RadicalsandRevolutionaries.com and follow the show on Instagram at instagram.com/radicalsandrevolutionaries.