Best Tina Spring Podcasts (2024)

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YFD 216: Do The Europeans Do It Better? 53:19

2d ago53:19

53:19

Julie and Tina are back! Not just back to recording but (at least in the case of Julie) back from a month abroad as well. And after spending a month in Ireland, Julie has an important question- are Europeans better at socializing their dogs than we are? And if so, what can we learn from them to help our star-spangled pooches over here? For more inf…

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Karma's Revenge Body 41:11

8d ago41:11

41:11

Tawny and Andrew discuss Baby Yellowstone, a wild listener text and a few voicemails! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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Yo-driver 45:20

22d ago45:20

45:20

Andrew and Tawny discuss the Peabody Awards, the new Star Wars show and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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That's Why I'm Like This 42:22

1M ago42:22

42:22

Andrew and Tawny discuss questions about media literacy and the reaction to a broadcaster's social media post. Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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You Can't Allegedly Yourself 44:24

1M ago44:24

44:24

Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss B6 and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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The Palm Springs of Canada (with Matt Apodaca) 49:59

2M ago49:59

49:59

Andrew, Kevin and Matt Apodaca discuss Gosling season, The Muppets and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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YFD 215: Dealing with Distractions, Moving Your Training Beyond The Kitchen 43:28

2M ago43:28

43:28

Spring is here, which for many of us means more walks outside and runs at the dog park. But the great outdoors brings other things as well, namely distractions galore. How are you supposed to get Fido to behave when everywhere he looks there are bicycles, school kids, strange looking bushes, and squirrels? Today Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring ta…

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Wake Me For Meals (with Jessica Gao and Sierra Katow) 52:30

2M ago52:30

52:30

Andrew chats with Jessica Gao and Sierra Katow talk about Sierra's new stand up special Funt and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Fine I Guess (with Jessica Gao) 40:56

2M ago40:56

40:56

Andrew, Kevin and the show's former CEO/current manager Jessica Gao discuss media literacy, protests throughout college campuses and answer a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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YFD 214: Form Good Habits From the Get-go 39:21

2M ago39:21

39:21

We've all heard the old adage that practice makes perfect. It would seem to follow, then, that we should be careful what we practice, lest we become perfect at the wrong thing. The same goes for our dogs as well- it's much easier to practice good habits right off the bat than to have to unlearn and retrain behaviors later. Join Julie Fudge Smith an…

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Make It Taste Good 36:49

2M ago36:49

36:49

Tawny and Andrew are talkin tofu, nicknames and checking bags while traveling! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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What Has this Podcast Turned Into? with Ify Nwadiwe 48:13

3M ago48:13

48:13

Andrew and guest co-host Ify Nwadiwe discuss Boston Comic-Con, the importance of constantly checking yourself and answer a listener question! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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YFD 213: The Cicadas Are Coming! 52:51

3M ago52:51

52:51

Your Family...Cicada? For the first time since Thomas Jefferson was president, two cycles of cicadas will emerge at the same time this summer. What- if anything- does this mean for you and your dogs? Join Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring on an exploration of cicadas, snakes, dogs, and the nature of consciousness. For show notes please go to: Your …

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GFBS Interview: with Carma Hanson & Jasmine Wangen of Safe Kids Grand Forks - Spring Update 2024 - 4-15-2024 1:04:34

3M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Carma Hanson & Jasmine Wangen of Safe Kids Grand Forks is in the studio today to talk about the latest safety tips ahead for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. For more information about Safe Kids Grand Forks and their upcoming events, visit www.safekidsgf.com or Facebook @safekidsgf or call (701) 780-1489. Find all past GFBS Safe Kids Grand F…

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Came in with a Cattitude 38:29

3M ago38:29

38:29

Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss Beyoncé new album Cowboy Carter before answering a few listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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Church Except You Can Swear with Jane Marie 36:21

3M ago36:21

36:21

Andrew chats with writer/podcaster Jane Marie (The Dream) about her new book Selling the Dream. They also talk about people saying the military is too woke and weird small talk at the dentist's office. Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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YFD 21: The Door Dashing Dilemma 37:35

3M ago37:35

37:35

Door dashing- it's great when it's someone bringing you tacos, not so great when it's your dog making a run for it. Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring address one of the most common, most bothersome- but thankfully very fixable- problems people experience with their dogs. For show notes and more: Your Family Dog…

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French or Gambit? (with Cody Ziglar) 41:01

3M ago41:01

41:01

Andrew and guest co-host Cody Ziglar discuss Zig's time at Toronto Comic-Con, getting tattoos before doing your research and answer some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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YFD 211: Why We Do What We Do! 1:07:48

3M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

We've covered a lot of topics on "Your Family Dog" over the years, but sometimes it's good to get back to basics and remember why we got started in the first place- not just with podcasting, but with dog training itself. Today Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring start at the beginning to discuss their early love affairs with dogs, their philosophy of…

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John Wick on the Bass (with Matt Apodaca) 48:22

4M ago48:22

48:22

Andrew, Kevin and special guest Matt Apodaca talk music and street food outside of stadiums before getting into some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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March of the Alleged Penguins 41:27

4M ago41:27

41:27

Tawny and Andrew discuss if birds are real. Also, if you're having any issues getting the latest Yo, Can We Live or Sub-Optimal episodes, try re-adding the feeds from your suboptimalpods.com account! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Mark Twain? More Like Mark Together 46:08

4M ago46:08

46:08

The crew discuss the Star Trek cruise before answering a question about the election and others in the "how to not weird" category. Call OR TEXT with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Naming a Restaurant Steve's Burgers (with Jessica Gao) 44:49

4M ago44:49

44:49

Andrew and enemy of the show/CEO Jessica Gao discuss an early Vegas trip together, the tofu hook-up, and answer a listener question. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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YFD 210: Mission K-9 50:37

4M ago50:37

50:37

Police dogs, military dogs, rescue dogs, security dogs...in addition to being man's best friend, dogs are often his best co-workers as well. But all too often, when their days of service are over, these faithful dogs get left behind. That's where Mission K9 Rescue comes in, a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing retired working dogs and fi…

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Go Ahead, Ask My Mom 43:18

4M ago43:18

43:18

Tawny and Andrew discuss Rachel Dolezal back in the news, reactions to Beyoncé's country song and answer some listener questions! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Super Bowl for People Who Met Recently 33:20

5M ago33:20

33:20

Tawny and Andrew discuss Valentine's Day before answering some listener questions! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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YFD 209: Families and Pets in Crisis 42:29

5M ago42:29

42:29

Discussions of domestic violence, abuse, homelessness, and other difficult living situations almost always focus on the human victims- as they should. But animals are often involved in these situations, too, which can cause added complications. Victims are sometimes reluctant to leave an abusive or unsafe living situation because they fear leaving …

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Model Majority (Live from SF Sketchfest with Sasheer Zamata and Alex Kliner) 1:15:48

5M ago1:15:48

1:15:48

Tawny and Andrew chat with special guests Sasheer Zamata and Alex Kliner live from San Francisco Sketchfest! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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Dramahound Stays Eating 30:19

5M ago30:19

30:19

Tawny and Andrew answer listener questions about white people celebrating Lunar New Year, tattoo regrets, and a book party Q&A. Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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YFD 208:Dogs With Challenging Histories 1:00:30

5M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

It's no secret that dogs in shelters often come from bad situations, but some are particularly terrible, such as hoarding situations or puppy mills. It's tempting to think that with enough love and care, we can fix everything these dogs have been through, but unfortunately, that isn't always true. Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring take a look at wh…

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A Significant Alarm Clock 43:35

5M ago43:35

43:35

Tawny and Andrew talk about the musicians' union ready to strike, Black women making Emmys history, and answer some listener questions! Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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Tina Fondue: Tech Investor 32:29

6M ago32:29

32:29

Tawny and Andrew answer listener questions about white people doing the Black power symbol, more wild HR stories, and Google being Google. Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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YFD 207: Stem Cell Therapy for Dogs (and Cats and Horses!) 54:13

6M ago54:13

54:13

Most of us have at least heard of stem cell therapy and the potential it seems to have for treating any number of illnesses- everything from cancer to diabetes to regular old wrinkles. But what you may not know is that stem cell therapy isn't just for humans. It can be- and is!- used to great effect in veterinary medicine as well. Mark Kyle, of Pre…

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Racists Love Letters (Kevin Don't Title The Episode That) 41:27

6M ago41:27

41:27

Tawny and Andrew discuss pay inequities and answer some listener questions! Get tickets to see Yo, Is This Racist live at San Francisco Sketchfest February 3rd here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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Yo, Can We Live: The English are Coming or Whatever 32:26

6M ago32:26

32:26

Enjoy this un-paywalled episode of our bonus show Yo, Can We Live! Enemy of the show Jessica Gao has a lot of beef with this episode, and you can hear her performance review of it this Friday over at suboptimalpods.com! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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YFD 206: Dog Trainer Brady Foulk 56:56

6M ago56:56

56:56

A new year means new guests! Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring sit down with Austin-based dog trainer Brady Foulk to talk about training service dogs, learning through play, allowing yourself to fail, and the importance of keeping it weird. For show notes please go to: Your Family DogBy Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring

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Sorry Man, Earth is Tough 25:36

6M ago25:36

25:36

Tawny and Andrew reflect on 2023 before getting into some voicemails! Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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The Jolly Curmudgeon 29:00

7M ago29:00

29:00

Tawny and Andrew record in person! They discuss the holidays and answer a few listener questions. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome

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YFD 205: A New Canine Respiratory Illness 28:14

7M ago28:14

28:14

Winter isn't just cold and flu season for humans- respiratory illnesses increases among dogs this time of year as well. These are normally minor illnesses that respond well to treatment, but this year vets are reporting seeing a new illness among dogs, one that seems to last longer and possibly be more serious than your run-of-the-mill colds. Julie…

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