This week begins like most weeks with Renee begging for forgiveness and Alexis patiently putting things into perspective. In CrickCrumBoat, Cricket needs to get out more and Tugboat has a tough-guy slip-up. Lily, Lulu and Calvin are here with a top-notch My Mutt Minute. Plus, dog ghost/history stories and the positive effects of winning an award or even being told you won an award.

HAPPY MAXIMUM FUN BLOCK PARTY TO YOU AND YOURS! This week CIPYD welcomes listeners old and new to unpack how this podcast happened to you. Ever wonder WHO started this podcast? WHAT was Alexis thinking when she got roped into this? WHERE did CrickCrumBoat even come from? WHEN did My Mutt Minute start? WHY does Renee always have such great leads and hot tips? HOW is Alexis so good at finding dog ghost stories? And ARE we supposed to have the best listeners in the world? All these questions and more will be answered in this week's MaxFun Block Party Episode!
 

Happy Halloween Month to you and yours! We kick off this creeeeepy month with a psychological thriller from Tugboat, and a hilarious comedy bit from Crumb. Rachel and Hazel are here with a top-notch My Mutt Minute, plus tiny living rooms and spooky ghosts stories!

Cricket Crumb and Tugboat begin this week with a debut of their zoom background performance. It’s subtle but thought-provoking. Then there’s even MORE about Cricket, Crumb and Tugboat in this week's CrickCrumBoat. Cricket and Crumb have developed a taste for Raven Roast Beef and Tugboat has big timed Renee into a treat. We’ve got a top-notch My Mutt Minute from Ginny, Shelby and Kiley, plus world records, Poo-mbas and chatting it up!

This week kicks off with a Homecoming success story that'll warm the heart, (or at least not make Renee spiral.) In CrickCrumBoat Cricket is a sneaky pete and Tugboat is walking the birthday beat. Jessica and Lily are here with a top-notch My Mutt Minute plus cruising for dog, National Park pitches, and Smoky the first therapy dog!

Happy PFT Birthday to you and yours! Great news, he remains the very best friend a Tugboat could have. In CrickCrumBoat Uncle Lou is visiting and Maggie patiently waits for Tug to catch up. Hannah, Alvin, and Lacie are here with a top-notch My Mutt Minute and we've got all the latest on Cricket dogs, Surfing snubs, and Hero Dogs!

Alexis is back with a VICTORIOUS update on dogs at the wedding. In CrickCrumBoat conspiracy theories circulate Tugboat's latest behavior and Cricket and Crumb's dog sitter Katelyn showcases her recap technique. Plus, Robert and Rosetta are here with a top-notch My Mutt Minute, Mandy Patinkin and Becky win the internet, conclusive results are in on whether dogs know if you've made a mistake, and Alexis has cooked up a brand new game that's not to be missed!

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Alexis and Renee kick off this week's ep with a quick round of WHO WON SUMMER? Then in CrickCrumBoat Cricket is turning on a dime and Lucy (Tug's weekend quest) is creating an alliance. Danielle, Roux and Mishka are here with a top-notch my Mutt Minute and in dog news we've got dog apps, perfect dog groomers, and strategic dogs!

Love is in the air and Alexis and Renee are attending weddings right and left... with the LIGHT demand that a dog be in the bridal party. In CrickCrumBoat, Crumb and Cricket are adjusting and Tugboat is leading the way. Kyle and Gorman are here with a top-notch My Mutt Minute, and we have all the dish on Swansea Jack and good dog bills!

Great news! We've hired (3) dog actors to provide some audio ambiance for this episode, enjoy! In CRICKCRUMBOAT we've got an update sandwich! Alexis has news about Corncob Gus, Tug attended a Backyard Bonanza, and then back to Alexis with breaking news on the greatest trick ever invented. Malachi and Twix are here with a top-notch My Mutt Minute and in dog news, we have a gold medal dog and are readying our applications to attend medical school.