This week, Susy kicks things off with a rant about a major change in Google's search algorithm. Due to new AI involvement , the podcast's 462 previous episodes are no longer easily searchable, as the new system requires full transcripts to mine data. Susy explains her new process for posting transcripts and asks listeners who can't find an old episode to private message her directly for a link.

The hosts also field a listener question about the Penelo comb brush. They describe it as a "hybrid brush" with cone-shaped tines and share their favorite ways to use it, such as for detangling and helping to shed double-coated dogs during drying.
Next, Susy and Bbird dive into the November 2025 issue of Groomer to Groomer magazine.

Finally, the episode provides an in-depth breakdown of Results Rinse , a product Barbara helped Show Season develop. Barbara explains it is an acidifier with detangling ability designed for use when traditional conditioning is too heavy.

        Locking in creative color by closing the hair cuticle.

They also share application tips, including using it in a recirculating system or as a pour-through rinse , and Suzy's favorite "magic bullet" combo: mixing it with Best Shot The Max.

🎙️ Episode 462: Grooming Disasters, AKC/NDGAA Fallout, and Chris Christensen's New Formulas

Welcome to Episode 462 of The GroomPod!

This week, hosts Susy and Barbara don't hold anything back as they tackle industry controversies, confess their biggest career mistakes, and dive deep into product ingredients.

Inside This Episode:

Whether you're looking for honest product reviews, industry commentary, or just need to laugh at some truly awful grooming mistakes, this episode is a must-listen!

In this episode we give our first impressions of the Funky Poodle products, a new face in the marketplace.  Then we talks about all kinds of options for handouts for your clients.  

Barbara and Susy interview Dave and Tracy Campanella about the grooming industry and how to age gracefully while continuing to work.                                                       

This episode includes our discussion of the Groomer to Groomer Magazine September 2025  ads and articles.  

We interview Sandy Gyorgyi from Showseason about her start in the industry and what the future has in store for Showseason.  We learn some fun facts about the company, too.

This episode includes a rant about an ingredient that should not be included in any pet shampoo, Triclosan.  Then the ladies discuss pricing options and finally Barbara reviews volumizing ingredients.

This episode is full of talk about Thinning shears including blenders, and chunkers.  Then Barbara tells us to think about fragrances and their use. 

Barbara Bird and Susy the Groomer discuss the August 2025 issue of Groomer to Groomer magazine and Barbara gives us a Bbirdseye view of the Opaws protein spray.  Does she like it or not? Tune in to find out.

Barbara and Susy discuss the importance of coat prep and give some tips along the way.  Then Barbara reminds us of Kim Laube and his history in our industry.