In this episode I share what techniques scammers use to hook people. I also include true examples of people who have been scammed. Fortunately these people have either contacted a local news organization or the Better Business Bureau with their stories. They were willing to admit that they fell for a scam. Internet fraud is rampent. Scammers will d…

While I’m using a fraudulent breeder website as an example there are also fraudulent rescue websites. In this episode of WOEBGON the Basset Hound Podcast I’ll be sharing how to spot one of these websites. I use an actual alleged puppy scammer’s website as an example. I need to make sure to say all this is alleged. In our country people are consider…

This episode of WOEBGON explains how we acquired our first girl and information on how good breeders and rescue groups can work together. There's a lot of rhetoric these days that tries to make it look like breeders and rescue are opposites. In this episode I include information on how they actually work together. We're BOTH interested in maintaini…

Episode 8 of WOEBGON Pam and I decided that we would like to breed our own basset hounds. I tell the story on how we went about selecting our first stud dog. Heavy bone is an important feature of the breed. I include information on this feature of basset hounds including why it's important, where the idea for heavy bone came from, etc. Where the br…

Episode 7 WOEBGON the Basset Hound Podcast In this podcast I tell about our first AKC Champion basset hound, provide an early description of basset hounds and more including information on splenic tumors and an answer to a listener's question about adding another basset to the family. This podcast includes the second part of Buddy's story that I st…

Episode 6 of WOEBGON the Basset Hound Podcast Getting Our First Champion (Buddy's Story Part 1) - Bassets Eating Habits As those of you who have been listening to the podcast know we had some issues trying to show our first bassets to an AKC Championship. In this episode I share the first part of his store. It included how we got our first Champion…

Episode 5 Description: In this episode I tell the story of the first basset hound we bought for showing. His story is somewhat tragic but he was a wonderful member of our family. The medical condition of canine bloat or Gastric dilatation-volvulus is something that can quickly kill your dog. I discuss what it is, what it does and how to possibly pr…

In this episode I share Chili's story and the health issue of glaucoma in basset hounds. Yes, Chili is a basset that developed glaucoma. His story includes how he and and we coped with his loss of eyesight. Since glaucoma is prevalent in the breed I'm also including information on the disease. It's information that all Bassett hound owners should k…

This is Episode 3 of WOEBGON the Basset Hound Podcast, Finding a Good Breeder. In this episode I share how we found our first reputable/responsible basset hound breeder, Attending dogs shows, The beginning of bassets and dog shows. some AKC News, answering a listener's questions and more. Website Sources: Woebgon Bassets- http://www.woebgonbassets.…

WOEBGON the basset hound Podcast is for anyone to owns or loves basset hounds. In episode 2 I talk about our basset, Lucy, European vs American Bassets, A newly discovered disease in basset hounds AKC news, information on basset hound rescue, a listener's questions and more. Website Sources: Woebgon Bassets- http://www.woebgonbassets.com Basset Hou…

Episode 1 of WOEBGON the Basset Hound Podcast Title: Our First Dogs Episode Outline: Our first dogs- Our first dog and our first basset hound, Maggie. Both were “rescued” from the same local animal shelter about one year apart. Where basset hounds originated- In this section I cover the first mention of a basset or low set hound. This included some…

This is a podcast titled Woebgon the Basset Hound Podcast researched and produced by longtime basset hound owner, Don Bullock. In this episode I introduce myself, including my background with basset hounds. In addition I layout what I plan to cover in future episodes. If you have any questions about basset hounds please visit the Podcast section on…

There is no real ending. It's just the place where you stop the story. Frank Hebert The Postcardist Podcast: February 2, 2018 to February 23, 2023 This is where we stop the story.By Frank Roche

I talked with Melissa Reed about postcards, letter writing, and how she has accumulated 12,000 postcards at her house in Italy. And she wants to send them to people.By Frank Roche

On an unrelated note, here's a link to the Mel Robbins Tedx Talk (30 million views) that I mention in this episode - https://youtu.be/Lp7E973zozc Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.…

Maggie and I talk about her prolific set of postcard designs at Travel Trinkets Canada. We, of course, also talk about Albert Pickle the 3rd, her very handsome Basset Hound, who is featured in a recent collection. You can find Travel Trinkets Canada on Etsy by clicking here. And you can find Magda's work on Instagram here. And as a bonus, you can s…

The episode mentioned of The Hunting Dog Podcast I was interviewed is https://thehuntingdogpodcast.libsyn.com/house-dog-hunting-dog-they-all-learn-the-same-way Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www…

The foster home person says this morbidly obese senior citizen retriever pulls on the leash and wants tips on how to take him for a walk as he "pulls." I say, forget that (the walks) and do some things that will more likely lead to weight loss and a more agile mind. - John “Ask The Dog Guy” Wade - 🐾Embracing Science and Common Sense🐾 Visit www.askt…

Here's an article on how at least as a start, to screen a potential dog trainer as worthy of training your dog. Questions To Ask A Dog Trainer (Especially if they've given themselves a fancy title) This book is not about how to train a dog step by step but about the various approaches to avoid and look for. It can really help when you're screening …

Here you'll find a real-world example of the dangers of the unregulated industry that is the companion dog world. I have written about various trainers and 'certifiers' in the past, and you can find more by searching for >scam< on my website www.askthedogguy.com. Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion …

The writer wants to know if separating the puppies for six weeks is a good idea. Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy. A like and subscribe would be great as well. - …

You can find the article on the Seven Options Worth Considering For Dog Owners with Dogs With Very Serious Behavior Problems (Aggression) http://bit.ly/3hyAqDz Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www…

A gentleman selects and introduces a bark collar incorrectly. He may have solved his problem, but not necessarily the dog's problem, and as he has noticed, he may have created another. Not his fault. These devices really don't come with sufficient instructions. Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion do…

Don't Forget: You can show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy This was the article the letter writer refers to in her letter. https://www.askthedogguy.com/fearful-puppy-critical-socializatio…

If you'd like a copy of Ask The Dog Guy's Puppy House Training Cheat Sheet, email john@askthedogguy.com. Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy. A like and subscribe wo…

This dog is being shared between three households. Used to come when called but now isn't. Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy. A like and subscribe would be great a…

This is a show about nothing. But I spend 53 minutes talking about it.By Frank Roche

What's the worst postcard you ever got? And can you top the story Nina tells about hers? In this episode I'm joined by Nina Lakusta, the proprietor of the postcard and ephemera store LakuStash. We talk about her postcard designs, driving lessons, illustration, and yes, the world's worst postcard. You can find Nina on Instagram at LakuStash, and on …

I ordered two sets of Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Postcards in July. And then I kept looking at looking at the AWA Instagram site, anticipating the U.S. release of those cards on October 11. Yes, I knew the date. This was exciting stuff. Guess what? As soon as I saw the postcards I knew I needed two more sets because I used this hashtag when I s…

Every postcard has a story. That's what writer and historian Kenneth J. Weiss says about his postcard collection. In this episode, Ken tells us about his Midrust Postcard Project and tells stories about several cards he has. And we talk about baseball cards. You can find Ken's writing and work at KennethJWeiss.com. And on Instagram at kennethjweiss…

In which I talk about World Postcard Day 2022; question why I have so many blank postcards; and an idea I have about being Johnny Tomatoseed.By Frank Roche

Stamps. And postcards. And connections. Thats's what Ale the Philatelist and I talked about on this show. Ale collects stamps. You'll have to hear her story about building an art installation using blue stamps she sourced from people she connected with around the world. She also collects postcards. And makes friends. This is a show about community.…

The work that Marti Mills and Sylvanus Paul are doing with Santa Fe Sticker Fest is really interesting. And there's a postcard link. Do you add stickers to your postcards? After this thought-provoking show, you will. You can find Santa Fe Sticker Fest on Instagram here. And you can find the website here. If you submit stickers, don't forget to add …

What are the odds anyone is going to read an email 50 years from that you wrote about a trip you took this year? But what if you wrote details in letters and postcards? The odds go up considerably. Ana Padovani, the writer of Cartas y Postales is doing just that: looking at a series of letters and postcards from 50 years ago. And she's making the s…

When a set of postcards started arriving at my house over the course of a week from Atelier Jean d'Eaux, I knew I was in for a mystery. The artist gained notice initially for sending sets of cards cut from record albums to chefs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. That set off a series of articles by a food writer in Milwaukee to suss out why the cards were s…

What can we learn from postcards? In this episode, I grabbed 10 random postcards from my incoming stack and decided to see what I could learn if I looked at them closely and was curious enough to discover more. Documentation of this show, including photos of the postcards I discuss and a full transcript, can be found at ThePostcardist.com website.…

Imagine your Grade 4 social studies teacher comes into class one day with a question: What if we tried to get postcards from all over the world? And then she did. That's what teacher Stephanie Nadeau did at her Labrador Straits Academy in L'Anse au Loup, which is on the southern tip of Labrador, Canada. Ms. Nadeau, as he students call her, set out …

Orla created Imbolc postcards and is setting them out to catch Brigid's magic dew on the night of January 31 -- Imbolc Eve. Lucky are we who might benefit from a bit of this fairy dust in the form of a postcard. In this episode of The Postcardist Podcast, Orla Hegarty and I talk about Imbolc; making postcards to honor the holiday; cognitive awe as …

How often do you like to get mail? Or send mail? Links to show notes at ThePostcardist.comBy Frank Roche

A show about why color postcards are predominant and sell more than black-and-white postcards. Some people have strong opinions about this topic. Show transcript and visuals available on thepostcardist.comBy Frank Roche

Getting a postcard in my mailbox that's not mangled is remarkable. Postcards get damaged in the mail. A lot. In fact, it's a surprise when I get a card that's unmarred. I've noticed the same reaction with others in the postcard community, who write with delight about receiving the rare undamaged card with words like, "This looks like it was hand de…

Artists gather inspiration from many places. When you're a prolific postcard designer like Magda Wojcicka of Travel Trinkets Canada, that inspiration can come from playtime with her adorable Basset Hound puppy, Albert; from seeing the Aurora Borealis in the night sky in her town of Calgary; and by having coffee with her best friend who just walked …

In which I talk about a cancellation that drove me crazy; and ask why so many postcards I send and receive have scuff marks; and then I ask for some audience partici......PATION.By Frank Roche

Have you ever read a vintage love letter and wondered about the story? Liz Maguire certainly did. And from her first acquisition as a teenager of a set of vintage love letters from a flea market, Liz converted her love of letter writing and history into curation of a huge collection at Flea Market Love Letters. In addition to the collection and tra…

There are positive ripples that can get sent into the universe -- and that's what Rachel Wentworth, the steward of the Little Free Mailbox, is doing as she sets out stamped postcards and letters for passersby to take for free. Here's her story about opening the Little Free Mailbox on World Postcard Day and how it's gone so far. This one brings a lo…

Jamo and I talked about Bigfoot. We went outside and looked for Bigfoot clues. Talked about Bigfoot sightings. And then Jamo created watercolor postcards of Biggie. The World's Largest Bigfoot Postcard Collection just got bigger. So did my pride. Get photos and more of the story on The PostcardistBy Frank roche

This week I'm joined by the dynamic and multitalented writer, world traveler, and media sensation Nicole Banister, who many know as Nikki Banz. She joined me from her home in Cape Town, South Africa, and we had a far-ranging talk about postcards and long-time penpals and many, many, other topics. You can find Nicole at these places (and watch for h…

"I was thinking about how you say postcards connect people. So does music." -- Teresa Edmunds In this episode I'm joined by Teresa Edmunds. We talk about music. About postcard playlists and mixtapes. And how we can use music as a universal language as we write postcards. Go to thepostcardist.com for links and photos from the show.…

Ana Clara Padovani (IG: postalesycartas) joined me from Argentina for a chat from about postcards, pen pals, books, music...and football. This show is a classic case of "postcards connect people." Listen to find out how we connected.By Frank Roche