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Cat Among the Penguins

Jenny Hickman

Booking Overview

An environmental analysis show focused on controversial questions in nature, conservation, biodiversity, and environmental science, primarily led by two hosts with occasional interviews featuring specialist external guests. Credible pitches include conservation scientists, ecologists, marine biologists, environmental philosophers, and practitioners with research or field experience; booking difficulty is medium because guests need strong subject-matter expertise, though celebrity status is not required.

Metrics

Episodes: 12

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 106.0k subscribers

Instagram: 29.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jennyhickman@live.co.uk

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Host

Jenny Hickman - Environmental and conservation podcast host focused on examining nature and environmental debates through science, clarity, and compassion.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Researchers, marine biologists, ecologists, conservation scientists, environmental philosophers, and experienced practitioners with direct expertise in a contested nature or environmental issue.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Janis Argeswara - The Conservation Value And Limitations Of Tourism Involving Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, And Other Ocean Megafauna.

Simon Pierce - Whether Wildlife Tourism Can Support Conservation And Data Collection For Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, And Other Ocean Megafauna.

Recent Topics

Conservation, Biodiversity, Ecology, Wildlife, Environment

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Cat Among the Penguins
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Episode 11: Your Questions Answered!

September 23, 2026

In the final episode of Series One, Jenny and Becky go back to answer questions and comments made by our audience throughout the season. Audience questions inspire them to dig even deeper in to the topics the episodes have focused on, revisiting topics such as invasive species, biodiversity, Neanderthal DNA, coral restoration, the survival of corals in the Cretaceous period, and of course spiralling just a little further into the intrinsic value debate. The episode reflects on the making of t...

Episode 10: Should we make malaria extinct?

September 16, 2026

On this weeks episode of Cat Among the Penguins, Jenny and Becky delve into the topic of eradicating malaria through the use of gene drive technology and its ecological implications. If the technology is there to eradicate malaria, should we do it? What would the implications be of removing a species from an ecosystem? And if we went through with this, how would this benefit humans? Chapters00:00 Eradicating Malaria: A No-Brainer01:43 The Feasibility of Eradication03:28 Gene Drive Technology0...

Episode 9: Should we be eating octopus?

September 09, 2026

In Episode 9, Jenny and Becky dig even deeper in to the recent octopus blooms around the UK. If population numbers are blooming so naturally, the conversation now is, what do we do about this? As the rising populations continue to decimate local fisheries, fishers are having to adapt, and catch octopus instead. Although there is demand for octopus in many European countries, they are not eaten in the UK. In numbers rise, fishing impact is low, and ecologically they make sense to eat, then sho...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Cat Among the Penguins?

Cat Among the Penguins is hosted by Jenny Hickman. Its publicly listed email is jennyhickman@live.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Cat Among the Penguins?

The publicly listed email for Cat Among the Penguins: jennyhickman@live.co.uk.

How many listeners does Cat Among the Penguins have?

Podseeker estimates Cat Among the Penguins reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Cat Among the Penguins?

Cat Among the Penguins typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Researchers, marine biologists, ecologists, conservation scientists, environmental philosophers, and experienced practitioners with direct expertise in a contested nature or environmental issue. Recent guests include Janis Argeswara and Simon Pierce.

How hard is it to get booked on Cat Among the Penguins?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Cat Among the Penguins cover?

Recent episodes cover Conservation, Biodiversity, Ecology, Wildlife, and Environment. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jennyhickman@live.co.uk

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