Best Vanessa Nelson Podcasts (2024)

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Episode - 23 Wesley Swainston 28:42

10d ago28:42

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Wesley Swainston is on the run – literally – to help shelter dogs get the exposure they need to find their forever homes. You may have seen him on TikTok or Instagram, inviting you to join him on a run as he gives a dog a much-needed break from a kennel at a shelter. Wesley’s videos combine his lifelong passion for volunteering with his more recent…

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Episode 22 - Thom Mcallum 29:48

1M ago29:48

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There’s beauty in everything, even a litter of rambunctious puppies, running through their own poop. And for videographer Thom McCallum, capturing the beauty and joy of fostering is just one part of the job – because ultimately, Thom’s role is to say farewell to as many pups as possible, so he can continue to make room for more little lives to come…

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Episode 35: But You Know That a King is Only a Man - Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson 57:29

2M ago57:29

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Send us a Text Message. While some of you are having your 🫧⋆｡˚💚 brat summer 💚˚｡⋆🫧, the wheel of doom had a similar yet very, very different kind of passionate, UK summer in mind. The lines we were bumpin' this July were “It’s one thing to be looked at, and another to be seen", “You are more than the sum of your traumas”, and “What is better than be…

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[PRIDE THEME] Episode 34: The Saddest Man Who Ever Lived - A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara 1:07:35

2M ago1:07:35

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Send us a Text Message. Hi! Sorry we're late, but we're glad we finally made it. We intended for this episode to be released as our June pick specifically for Pride Month. Unfortunately, due to illnesses, travel, and general buffoonery we were unable to get this one out on time. However, we're still sticking with our regularly scheduled programming…

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Episode 21 - Sterling Davis aka The Trap King 44:56

2M ago44:56

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Many people would gladly settle for a successful career in music, but for Sterling “TrapKing” Davis, rapping was merely a stepping stone towards his true calling: TNR and community cat management. After doing years of outreach and education, Sterling founded TrapKing Humane Cat Solutions in 2017. Today, his nonprofit continues to champion TNR and p…

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Episode 20 - Jess Rona 38:13

3M ago38:13

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Let’s be real: dog groomers are the unsung heroes of the pet industry. They’re the ones who battle through the matted coats, risk life and limb to clip nails, and make it look so easy to keep our pets well-maintained, happy, and healthy. And who better to talk about dog grooming than Jess Rona, groomer to the stars and a star in her own right? As a…

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Episode 33: Ava's Looking For A Man In Finance - Twisted Love by Ana Huang 1:14:53

4M ago1:14:53

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Send us a Text Message. ✓ With a trust fund (🪦🪦) ✓ 6'5" ✓ Blue eyes Okay, we might have lied. Alex is technically 6'3" but I am sure Ava can vouch he compensates for the extra 2 inches elsewhere. Alright, some context would be nice wouldn't it? This month we bit the bullet and read Ana Huang's Ugly Love. Do you like the Grumpy/Sunshine trope? How a…

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Episode 19 - Kelsey Darragh 44:03

4M ago44:03

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Sometimes, the rescue world can be heavy. But today’s guest – creator, filmmaker, and author Kelsey Darragh – somehow captures the most magical moments, especially with her ever rotating cast of foster dogs. Admittedly, Kelsey was a pro at saying goodbye… until Hippo came along. She shares how one dog seemingly changed her life for nothing but the …

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Episode 18 - Vanessa Villela 33:17

5M ago33:17

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Not all rescue stories are “love at first sight”; often, it’s simply about helping an animal in need, and the bond that grows from there. Sometimes that electric feeling is undeniable where you know that you and your pet-to-be are absolutely perfect for each other. That’s what happened when Vanessa Villela met her cat, Osita, here at PetSpace. On t…

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Episode 17 - Brett Yates 40:24

5M ago40:24

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Our guest on today’s episode, Brett Yates, is involved in more pet-friendly initiatives than you can shake a stick at. Pet-inclusive housing? You’ve got it. Community outreach and support? Throw it on the list. Research to incentivize and rapidly develop a single-dose, nonsurgical sterilant that would change spay/neuter practices forever? Yeah, why…

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Episode 32: Where Be The Dragons? - The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon Pt.2 1:06:34

5M ago1:06:34

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Send us a Text Message. Spring has sprung and we've re-entered a world filled with magical swords, enchanted fruit, and dastardly dragons this April. Welcome to the final half of our review for The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon. There were many questions left unanswered last month, like did we manage to prophesize plot points accura…

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Episode 16 - Matt Nelson aka WeRateDogs 55:27

6M ago55:27

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“The dogs are good again this week.” Over the years, Matt Nelson of WeRateDogs has delivered some iconic lines in support of man’s best friend, and as WeRateDogs’ presence has grown, so has Matt’s ambitions to give back to the community of dog-lovers that he has amassed. Enter the 15/10 Foundation, inspired by the followers of WeRateDogs this found…

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Episode 15 - Nathan Kehn aka Nathan The Cat Lady 43:36

6M ago43:36

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Nathan Kehn is many things: an actor, a video game designer, an influencer, a budding TNR enthusiast… but first and foremost, he identifies as a “crazy cat lady” in the best of ways. He found that leaning into being a “cat lady” was a superior alternative to “Nathan the Cat Daddy” (trust us, he very quickly learned why). Nathan the Cat Lady hasan i…

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Episode 31: Dragons Got Me Gallivantin' Side to Side - The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon Pt.1 1:13:30

6M ago1:13:30

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Send us a Text Message. Come one, come all! Would you like to hear a tale filled with star-crossed lovers, dragons, witches, and an array of fantastical creatures? For the month of March, the wheel decided that it was time for an adventure of epic proportions and embarked us on a quest to save the world in The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha …

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Episode 14 - Zach Skow 59:28

7M ago59:28

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“Who rescued who?” It’s something you hear often when it comes to our pets, but for Zach Skow, the sentiment couldn’t be truer. Faced with end-stage liver disease and an uphill battle with addiction, Zach credits his dogs with getting him through his darkest days, and he’s been returning the favor ever since. His rescue, Marley’s Mutts, has been go…

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[BONUS] Episode 30: The Olympics of Red Flags - Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn 59:33

7M ago59:33

59:33

Send us a Text Message. Thirty, flirty, and... nosediving into a sea of red flags. It's February so it's time to dye your hair, change your personality, and wear things you totally never wear because they don't even belong to you, they belong to your roommate. You know how it is. Love is in the air and we're just going to change ourselves completel…

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Episode 13 - Holly Allen 34:18

7M ago34:18

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Okay, so let’s say you were inspired by our last episode with Puppy Bowl ref Dan Schachner, who fostered dogs for a decade before finally adopting one for himself. Or maybe fostering has been on your to-do list, or it’s a New Year’s Resolution of yours, but you don’t know where to start. Well, today’s guest on the PetSpace Podcast, Holly Allen, has…

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[VALENTINE'S DAY THEME] Episode 29: Miles High Club - Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover 1:00:49

7M ago1:00:49

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Send us a Text Message. Good afternoon passengers. This is the pre-boarding announcement for flight 29RR to San Francisco. We are now boarding anyone so busy they have to tie their hair back with a pencil and specifically men who refuse to love due to a tragic backstory. Please have your boarding pass and identification ready. Welcome to this month…

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Episode 12 - Dan Schachner 34:28

7M ago34:28

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On this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, we’re joined by someone who truly scored a touchdown when he landed the role of a lifetime: as the referee – or “ruffaree,” as the case may be – of the Puppy Bowl. Each year, Dan Schachner attempts to maintain order for the 100+ puppies who participate in the event, while also highlighting adoptable puppies …

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Episode 11 - Hannah Shaw aka Kitten Lady 43:46

8M ago43:46

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What would you do if you found an abandoned kitten in a tree? Hopefully we’d all do something to help, but for Hannah Shaw, stumbling upon her cat-to-be, Coco, literally changed her life. And in the years since, as the Kitten Lady, she’s made it her mission to educate people on how to care for neonatal kittens, the most vulnerable – and incredibly …

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Episode 28: Fiction Is The Lie That Helps Us Understand The Truth - On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong 1:10:06

8M ago1:10:06

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Send us a Text Message. On this side of the Northern Hemisphere January is one of the darkest and coldest periods in the year. In honour of that, the wheel and Rebecca's taste in literature decided against any chance of uplifting anyone out of this gloomy time and drove us further into the dark with this month's pick. On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeou…

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Episode 10 - Susan Michals CatCon 34:30

8M ago34:30

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Our guest on this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, Susan Michals has spent close to a decade producing events that challenge typical “cat people” stereotypes. A former writer and producer at E!, Susan decided to marry her love of cats and her art background into the first Cat Art Show; impressed by the turnout, she created CatCon a year later, and …

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[BONUS - WINTER THEME] Episode 27: Draw Me Like One Of Your French Daddy Issues - Winter in Sokcho by Elisa Shua Dusapin 1:05:59

9M ago1:05:59

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Send us a Text Message. In the dead of winter and at the shores of this tourist town you may find yourself cold, isolated, and contemplating how you ended up here in the first place. With nothing but time and the sound of the waves lapping over the din of restaurants along the coastline we thought it would be an amazing time to celebrate winter her…

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Episode 09 - David Hoffman 40:44

9M ago40:44

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As the human half of Liberty Mutual’s buddy-cop pair LiMu Emu and Doug, writer/actor David Hoffman is pretty famous for working with animals… well, one specific animal. But, as he confesses on this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, despite his rapport with his emu partner, he has actually been afraid of dogs for most of his life. The keyword there i…

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[2ND ANNIVERSARY EPISODE] Episode 26: Edward Cullen's High School Survival Guide: Bad Breakups 101 - New Moon by Stephanie Meyer 1:27:20

9M ago1:27:20

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Send us a Text Message. Two households, both alike in dignity, In green Forks, where Stephanie lays our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where her blood makes a vampire's mind unclean. Hello to December and hello to the second anniversary episode for Revolver Reads! In true Revolver Reads fashion we decided to continue our tradition …

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Episode 08 - Brad Goreski 39:48

9M ago39:48

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On this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, celebrity stylist and rescue dog dad, Brad Goreski, joined us in-studio to share what he loves most about his resced dogs,how he is using his Instagram as a platform for rescue activism, and how he can no longer imagine a night where he isn't sleeping snugly with a pup on either side. During our conversation…

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Episode 07 - Rita Earl Blackwell 34:05

10M ago34:05

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On this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, we are joined by one of our most treasured rescue networkers and fairy dogmother, Rita Earl Blackwell. This time we took the show on the road to Rita’s home away from home - one of LA County’s Animal Care Centers. Rita has repeatedly gone viral for her videos and photos of shelter dogs in need. This incredib…

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Episode 25: Blackmailing Our Way Into The Toronto Real Estate Market - Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier 59:33

10M ago59:33

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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to listen to a book club podcast about a book titled after a fictional true crime podcast? Because I'm not certain that we were ready to get this meta this month. With our fate in the hands of the wheel, it thought a thriller filled with arson, new identities, and a chilling Canadian murderer would be a fitting…

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Episode 06 - Caitlin & Maxwell Benson 34:18

10M ago34:18

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On this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, Caitlin and Maxwell Benson, founders of the comedy production company, Can’t Even Comedy – but most importantly, repeat PetSpace adopters – give us the scoop on how they have mastered weaving their love for their pets into their work and their everyday lives. We had no shortage of laughs as the duo shared st…

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Introducing the Cantina Book Club Podcast 1:45

10M ago1:45

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In today's episode, Megan bids farewell to The Nerd Cantina Show to develop a "spin-off" show, called Cantina Book Club! The Cantina Book Club Podcast will be the new home for author interviews previously featured on The Nerd Cantina Show Podcast. Tune in to hear more! Read book reviews on the Cantina Book Club Website. Be sure to follow Cantina Bo…

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[BONUS] Episode 24: All Cruelty Springs From Weakness - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins 1:12:12

10M ago1:12:12

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the 10th annual Hunger Games! This month, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins was selected as tribute. As the prequel to the acclaimed Young Adult series, The Hunger Games, we and our inner teenagers had high hopes for this novel. As a radical change from the original trilogy, we are taken front-…

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Cantina Conversation with Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly - TNCS Ep 304 47:50

11M ago47:50

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In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes father-daughter author duo Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly. They talk about their book, Tent for Seven: A Camping Adventure Gone South Out West, available now. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join…

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Cantina Conversation with Vanessa Riley - TNCS Ep 303 41:29

11M ago41:29

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In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Vanessa Riley. They talk about her book, Murder in Drury Lane, the sequel to Murder in Westminster. Both books are available now. . We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversatio…

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Cantina Conversation with Sharina Harris - TNCS Ep 302 35:26

11M ago35:26

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In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Sharina Harris. They talk about her book, Sign of the Slayer, available now. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/co…

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Cantina Conversation with Jessica Hendry Nelson - TNCS Ep 301 44:02

11M ago44:02

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In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Jessica Hendry Nelson. They talk about her book, Joy Rides Through the Tunnel of Grief, available now. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook grou…

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Episode 05 - Sophie Gamand 49:06

11M ago49:06

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As the saying goes… “eyes are the windows to the soul”, and Sophie Gamand’s work proves this is not just applicable to us humans, but animals as well, especially those waiting for their forever homes. An award-winning artist and photographer, Sophie has made a career out of humanizing dogs, first with her viral series “Wet Dog” and “Pit Bull Flower…

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Episode 202 | Harnessing Ambition | Justin Nelson 39:32

11M ago39:32

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A lot of us feel that burning ambition - wanting to make something of ourselves, our career, our business and our lifestyle. Having a burning ambition is one this, knowing how to harness it and turn it into something valuable is quite another. My guest in this episode is here to provide a bit of inspiration and some solid lessons from his journey i…

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Episode 300 1:17:58

11M ago1:17:58

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Join us for the celebration of our 300th episode and also say farewell to Steve and Ken. The Nerd Cantina Show has been a fantastic experience and we thank anyone who has listened, supported, or joined in on the conversations.By The Nerd Cantina

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Episode 04 - Beth Pratt 41:40

11M ago41:40

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Recorded just a few months before P-22’s tragic passing, this episode features Beth Pratt of #SaveLACougars and the National Wildlife Foundation. Beth, aka “the Cougar Lady,” joins the PetSpace Podcast to talk about how P-22 became an iconic presence in LA, and in doing so, revolutionized the way people think about our relationship with urban wildl…

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Episode 201 | The ChatGPT We Had To Have | Donna McGeorge 47:13

11M ago47:13

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The ChatGPT Revolution - there’s no bigger topic for us right now. We’ve long known that AI is coming to disrupt us - and it has, of course, in so many subtle and not-so-subtle ways. But is this, ChatGPT, the big one? Is this the moment AI has penetrated our every day life, to change humanity for ever?My guest in this episode is Donna McGeorge. Don…

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[HALLOWEEN THEME] Episode 23: The Haunting of Mojo Dojo Casa House - The Southern Book Club's Guide To Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix 1:10:11

11M ago1:10:11

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Send us a Text Message. We want to bring you back to a time when Cheers was on television, when MTV still played music videos, Reaganomics was in full swing, and pictures of scantily clad women were still legal in the workplace. Welcome to the late 1980's and welcome to our Halloween episode (for real this time). The author of this month's pick tho…

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Cantina Conversation with Aimie K. Runyan - TNCS Ep 299 47:08

12M ago47:08

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In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Aimee K. Runyan. They talk about her book, A Bakery in Paris, available now. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/co…

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Episode 03 - Matt Hobbs aka Puppy Songs 37:01

12M ago37:01

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Our pets have all sorts of silly, goofy, adorable little quirks, and Matt Hobbs has made a career out of turning those funny quirks and cute moments into catchy songs – or, more specifically, Puppy Songs. What started as a fun hobby during the COVID lockdown has blossomed into something way way larger: thanks to songs like “Cheese Tax” and “Big Str…

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Episode 200 | Rediscover Your Athlete Within | Brett Lillie 41:40

12M ago41:40

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We all know that as we get older, more tied to our desk or workbench, our rate of exercise - even our basic movement - plummets to scary low figures. You might notice it in your step count if you have a fancy watch.Lots of authors and speakers sing the praises of regular movement - the importance of staying fit and active through all stages of life…

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Cantina Conversation with Mojgan Ghazirad - TNCS Ep 298 42:57

12M ago42:57

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In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Mojgan Ghazirad. They talk about her book, The House on Sun Street, available October 3. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdca…

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Cantina Conversation with Cindy Fazzi - TNCS Ep 297 38:18

12M ago38:18

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In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Cindy Fazzi. They talk about her book, Multo, available September 26. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community…

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Episode 01 - Kristen Bell 33:59

12M ago33:59

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Kicking off with a guest who needs no introduction, Kristen Bell. To call Kristen an “animal lover” is most certainly an understatement – after understanding at a young age that all living things have significance in this world, she leaned into her love of animals and the safe space that they provided her. Kristen has rescued and fostered countless…

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Episode 02 - Dr. Kwane Stewart aka The Street Vet 42:18

12M ago42:18

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Dr. Kwane Stewart has been a practicing veterinarian for over 20 years, and he has worked in both private practice as well as public municipal animal shelters. But it wasn’t until he became The Street Vet that he felt like his purpose in life became clear. On this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, Dr. Kwane talks with us about the emotional toll of …

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[MISFIRE] Episode 2: Be Different And Be Damned - Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata 1:01:45

1y ago1:01:45

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Send us a Text Message. Don't you love a story that is short and sweet? Because we sure do. It's too bad we joined Kiko's less-than-pleasant journey of self-discovery as she combated waves of self-doubt, a determined stalker, and burdensome familial expectations. Also, let's not forget the highly unexpected and highly suggestive (🌶️🌶️🌶️) surprise a…

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PetSpace Podcast Trailer 2:34

1y ago2:34

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What was the moment you knew your life would never be the same because of an animal? Whether it was a childhood pet or a connection made at a time you least expected, animals can shape and transform our lives in incredible ways. Brought to you by Wallis Annenberg Petspace, The PetSpace podcast is here to explore the human-animal bond and these unde…

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