The Petcast

By Steve Friess and Emily RichmondSociety & Culture Kids & Family

The Petcast episodes

October 27, 2007 No. 111: SUPERZOO SPECIAL #2 - 206-338-3946
In the second part of our live SuperZoo 2007 coverage, we chat with folks from Lafeber bird products, For Dogs' Eyes Only training videos and the animal wigmaker Wiggles. Something for everyone!
37 min
October 22, 2007 No. 110: SUPERZOO SPECIAL #1 - 206-338-3946
In our first out-of-studio outing, the Petcasters spent a day at the SuperZoo 2007 pet-stuff trade show. From liver biscotti to dog paw pads to the Furminator, Emily and Steve saw all kinds of interesting possibilities and products, and Emily considers making Archie a French artist for Halloween. Plus, an on-site interview with Terry Donaldson, whose wife invented a schnazzy ChokeFree dog harness.

Visit ThePetcast.Com for links to most of these items and pix from the trade show!
27 min
October 20, 2007 Petcast Video #1
Our first video podcast shows Emily testing out puppy pads on Georgia Peach, her sister's golden lab.

2 min
October 15, 2007 No. 109: Lynn Johnston's Pet World -- 206-338-3946
Cartoonist Lynn Johnston of "For Better or For Worse" spoke to Steve about weathering the controversy surrounding her 1996 decision to kill off Farley the dog and about her approach to animals in her cartoons. Plus, tragedy strikes Emily's neighborhood, why she's not eating bacon anymore and are chihuahuas known as jumpers?

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33 min
October 08, 2007 No. 108: Asking Ask Dog Lady
Monica Collins, author of the syndicated column "Ask Dog Lady," explains how her column took off. Also, guest Petcaster Dayvid Figler wonders that existential question, "What would your dog's first statement be if he/she could speak?" Also, Dayvid asks, "Can you overpet a dog?" Happily, the Petcasters asked Ask Dog Lady the second question!
32 min
October 03, 2007 No. 107: Emily Richmond, Goldfish Slayer
Emily's sister calls in to relate a take of Emily's childhood cruelty to goldfish! Emily finally confesses and apologizes. Plus, the director of San Francisco's Animal Care and Control, Carl Friedman, discusses the remarkable success and controversy surrounding a new law requiring the neutering/spay of all pitbulls.

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28 min
September 29, 2007 No. 106: Picking Pets With Diane Pomerance
Author Diane Pomerance joins Emily and guest Petcaster Dayvid Figler to discuss her latest book, "Pet Parenthood: Adopting the Right Animal Companion for You." Dr. Pomerance is a founder of the Pet Grief Counseling Program for the SCPA of Texas and is auhor of the acclaimed children's nonfiction book on pet loss, "When Your Pet Dies."
30 min
September 24, 2007 No. 105: Flyball Takes Off
Las Vegas couple David Pohl and Keith Brown join the Petcast with Devon, their McNab, to describe their new passion, Flyball. Plus, David and Keith explain how they ended up adopting this once-neglected dog, a happy ending to a standard sad Petcast story.

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26 min
September 19, 2007 No. 104: An Itch For Itchmo.Com
Ben Huh, founder of Itchmo.Com, joins the Petcasters to chat about what has fast become one of the most important pet-journalism sites on the Internet. Also, the president of Steve's HOA writes a bit inappropriately about cats in the neighborhoods.
29 min
September 16, 2007 No. 103: Rent A Dog
Marlena Cevantes, founder and owner of FlexPetz, explains her dog timesharing company. Plus, Emily's co-worker adopted an abused puggle puppy and Emily is excited that she helped solve a potty problem. Also, Steve describes the visit to the vet and the potential cost of doggie teeth cleaning.
31 min