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Furfluencers

Julia McInnis, Anya Alvarez

A podcast about the animals taking over our lives

society & culture

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59:37

All Eyes on the Jumping Spoodies

Furfluencers ·

2022/10/18

What happens when two arachnophobic podcast hosts interview one of the internet’s most loved spider moms? Well it was better than we expected! Madison is the creator of @jumping.spooders, an Instagram/TikTok/YouTube account that celebrates jumping spiders. Jumping spiders are the largest family of spiders at 13% of all species, and Madison’s posts show us what makes them unique – not just among spiders but all critters. We chat with her about how she became a spider mom, best practices for

53:37

When A Black Cat Crosses Your Path, with Jennifer Stott

Furfluencers ·

2022/10/11

The spooky season is upon us! And to kick it off, we’re welcoming Jennifer Stott, the founder of the Massachusetts Black Cat Rescue, to the show! Jennifer was inspired to start the rescue based on her personal love for black cats as well as the unique challenges that black cats face when it comes to adoption. To date, her rescue has helped over 500 black cats find homes that celebrate them for who they are, proving that there’s nothing unlucky about these dark furred felines. This also

64:59

The Squirrel Life, with Peanut and Mark

Furfluencers ·

2022/10/04

We know that Fall has arrived when the NYC squirrels are a little more nuts than usual, which brings us to our first guest in our series of Autumn Animals – Peanut the Squirrel! Peanut was a baby when his mom was hit by a car and he was picked up by animal lover Mark Longo. Mark cared for Peanut at his home in CT and then tried to release him back into the wild. But after getting attacked on his first day by himself, Peanut decided that he was done with the wilderness and was moving back in

39:27

Penny the Fire Pig

Furfluencers ·

2022/09/27

Smokey the Bear, watch out! Because Penny the Fire Pig is taking over as the new face of fire safety! Penny is a mini pig who spends most days hanging out with her dad and other firefighters at Engine Co. 239 in Brooklyn, NY. When she’s not delighting her neighbors with her cuteness, she’s painting pictures at the firehouse with her snout. This pig’s talents have not been overlooked and Penny has recently embarked on a slew of creative projects including a children’s book and some

56:24

Corgi Content 101, with Pavlov and Anthony

Furfluencers ·

2022/09/20

Pavlov is a spunky Pembroke Welsh Corgi who lives his best life in Los Angeles with his parents Anthony and Tram, and his fur brother Maslow. It’s fitting for Pavlov that his homebase is also the home of Hollywood, because Pavlov was one of the original Instagram dogs whose photos first captured people’s hearts in the early teen aughts. And while he gets some credit for his rise to fame on Instagram and Twitter, credit is also due to Anthony and Tram who worked tirelessly at creating

34:03

When Queer Eye Met the Stylish Pooch

Furfluencers ·

2022/09/13

It's Fashion Week in NYC, and what better way to celebrate than with a dog stylist who herself strutted the catwalk on Queer Eye! That's right, we're sitting down with doggy entrepreneur and groomer Rahanna Gray, whose life forever changed when the Fab Five visited her at her home in Philly to give her and her mobile dog grooming business -- Stylish Pooch -- a makeover. Join us as we talk about her infamous grooming van, doggy cuts gone wrong, and what it was like to be on one of the most

62:04

The Paul of Rudd of Pups, with Upper West Simon &...

Furfluencers ·

2022/08/30

Meet journalist and social media strategist Sophie Vershbow! Sophie and her rescue pup Upper West Simon have delighted New Yorkers and beyond with their daily adventures and Simon’s adorable – and somewhat unusual – presence. In addition to running social strategy for some major companies, Sophie is a writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Esquire, Vogue, Newsweek and more. And while for years she wrote about mental health and other topics top of mind for Millennials, Sophie

69:02

Hollywood to the Rescue, with Michael Levitt

Furfluencers ·

2022/08/23

What a joy it was to sit down with Hollywood producer Michael Levitt to hear about how his life and career went to the dogs – literally! – after he adopted his first rescue pup. One rescue pittie later, Michael took his talent for producing live TV shows and created Cause For Paws: An All Star Dog Spectacular, a prime-time event that promoted awareness for dog-related issues and shelter rescue. He then produced the American Dog Rescue Show, a two-hour special in which rescued dogs from all

65:07

Shark Tales, with Monique Fallows and the Salty Dogs

Furfluencers ·

2022/08/16

It’s Shark Week over here at Furfluencers HQ, and we’re excited to welcome Great White conservationist and storyteller Monique Fallows to the show! Monique is the co-founder of Apex Predator Tours in South Africa, a children’s book author, and has been a longtime contributor to the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week series. In this episode, Monique takes us through her very personal encounters with Great White Sharks (especially with her three favorite Great Whites), why people are not on a

52:04

Walking the Cat Walk -- with Cats!

Furfluencers ·

2022/08/09

The 2018 documentary Catwalk: Tales From the Cat Show Circuit follows a competitive season in the lives of two top cat fanciers, Shirley and Kim, and their prize-winning felines: Oh La La - the regal Red Persian, and Bobby, the rambunctious white Turkish Angora. In this episode, we sit down with one of the directors, Aaron Hancox, to get the scoop on the origins of the film, what happened behind the camera, and their sequel film Catwalk 2: The Comeback Cats (releasing Aug. 12th in the

47:49

The Tortoise and The Hare, with Tiptoe and Caitlin

Furfluencers ·

2022/07/26

Here’s a real life story about a tortoise and a hare – well, almost! Meet Caitlin, a fast-charging Californian with a very unusual pet: her 170 pound tortoise, TipToe. TipToe was a local celebrity in Caitlin’s neighborhood – known for his long, long walks around Caitlin’s block – but he became an internet hit after Caitlin posted a video on social of TipToe’s go-to pandemic lunch. A few salad bowls later, TipToe is now one of the best known tortoises on the internet and an ambassador for

63:46

Lil BUB and the Golden Age of Internet Cats

Furfluencers ·

2022/07/19

This one will really make you laugh and it will also make you cry. In 2011, Mike Bridavsky met the runt of a litter of stray kittens who would go on to become one of the most famous internet cats. Lil Bub, as he named the tiny stray, was facing serious health issues but with a lot of love and persistence, Mike helped Lil Bub get healthy. Shortly after, she became an internet sensation and a poster animal for accepting all people and creatures as they are, regardless of their differences

46:07

The Rise of the Millennial Dog Mom, with BoopleSnoot

Furfluencers ·

2022/07/12

When Shelby picked up her new puppy Russell from his previous family, she knew there was something special about him but had no idea where their journey together would lead. Shortly after arriving in his new home, it was clear that Russell was terribly sick. A vet diagnosed him with parvo, which most puppies don’t survive, but Shelby and her husband didn’t give up on him, and several days of care, hydration, and music kept Russell alive. As Russell got bigger, he became known to audiences

39:07

Squawk Talk, with The Parrot Lady

Furfluencers ·

2022/07/05

We’re no strangers to animal guests appearing in the Furfluencers digital studio but this is our first episode where we had the animals on camera for the whole conversation. Meet Sweet Pea, Brody, and Thyme – the lively feathered companions of The Parrot Lady aka Wendy. Wendy’s dedication to her birds has made her – and them! – one of the most loved bird accounts on social media. Her content highlights her flock’s BIG personalities as well as tips and resources for caring for birds. When

48:56

A Little Dog with a Big Personality

Furfluencers ·

2022/06/17

Darcy Lou the Doxie might be small but she has a big presence on Instagram with her statement necklaces, tiny overalls, and delightfully expressive eyes. But those things alone didn’t propel Darcy to internet dog fame: her mom, Kara, put in the time to thoughtfully grow Darcy’s following and find a creative voice in what’s becoming a crowded part of social media. In this episode, we chat with Kara about how she decided on a Dachshund, what it took to build Darcy’s following, and where she

46:58

Cat Memes and More, with Faith the Perm Cat

Furfluencers ·

2022/06/09

What happens when you draw eyebrows onto a photo of a very cute cat and publish that photo on Instagram? Well in the case of Faith the Perm Cat, she went viral! Faith’s signature eyebrow look has taken Instagram and TikTok by storm, and she’s cultivated a dedicated community of meme lovers who play a big role in Faith’s content. We sit down with Faith’s human companion, Autumn, and dig into internet jokes, fisheye photography, and what makes Internet cats so funny. @faiththepermcat

44:00

When Animals Talk, with Jimmy Craig

Furfluencers ·

2022/06/03

THEY CAN TALK is a comic series by Jimmy Craig that brings to life the inner thoughts of the animals around us. The series has delighted Jimmy’s 500k+ followers on Instagram and was recently published as a book. We chat with Jimmy about why comics are perfect for getting into the minds of animals, bringing people together through animal stories, and how his grandmother and her love for Garfield inspired his journey. https://theycantalk.com/

38:20

Do We Deserve Dogs?

Furfluencers ·

2022/05/20

We Don’t Deserve Dogs is a documentary film that travels the world to discover the unique bonds between dogs and humans. From shepherds deep in the mountains of Romania, to a day of dog worship in Nepal, the film explores the many diverse ways that the humans and dogs come together, all while making the dogs featured key characters in the story. In this episode, we chat with the filmmakers Matthew Salleh and Rose Tucker about how they made this film and the impact it's having on

42:54

A Baby Floof Goes Viral, with Smoke the Mini Aussie

Furfluencers ·

2022/05/13

Smoke the Mini Aussie took Instagram (and Woodstock, NY) by storm with his perfectly coordinated high fives, floofy wiggle butt, and infectiously happy personality. Join us as we chat with Smoke’s mom, Alex, about creating great Instagram content, going viral with puppy pics, and good grass. @smoketheminiaussie

38:21

Barking Baristas with Boris & Horton

Furfluencers ·

2022/05/06

One of the challenges of owning a dog in NYC is that our furry friends can’t join us for indoor dining, whether at a fun bar or a quick stop at a coffee shop. Until now! Boris & Horton is New York’s first Department of Health approved dog-friendly café where customers are welcome to bring their own dogs inside. In addition to serving great coffee, beer, wine and snacks, Boris & Horton also hosts adoption events and fundraisers with the hope that many dogs find their forever homes

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