Mon, 04 Sep 2006 12:31:22 -0700 Deirdre Kennedy http://www.animalsaloud.net Podcast Maker v1.2.7b - http://www.potionfactory.com/podcastmaker Host Deirdre Kennedy explores the complex human-animal relationship through interviews with scientists, authors, musicians and artists. Explore the complex relationship between animals and humans. We hear from scientists, celebrities, artist, veterinarians and humorists. Host Deirdre Kennedy explores the complex human-animal relationship through interviews with scientists, authors, musicians and artists. en-us Aerial Productions, LLC 2005 - MP3 version Deirdre Kennedy info@animalsaloud.org http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/300logo_144.gif http://www.animalsaloud.net 144 144 Science & Medicine Society & Culture Kids & Family no Deirdre Kennedy Pacific leatherback turtles are often called the “dinosaurs of the ocean.” Some people say they’re as big as a Volkswagen Beetle. Little is known about the turtle’s life cycle, except tha they swim thousands of miles across the ocean from their birthplace in Asia to the California coast to munch on the stinging jellyfish that live there. The ancient turtles are extremely endangered. Their number has plummeted over the past fifty years from human activity. On some beaches, people have taken a hundred percent of the turtle eggs for food until some populations have become extinct. Biologist Peter Dutton of the National Marine Fisheries Service has been tracking the female turtles with satellite transmitters. He tells us about the ancient reptile's mysterious life cycle and efforts to protect the remaining individuals. Pacific leatherback turtles have been around since before the last Ice Age. Biologist Peter Dutton of the National Marine Fisheries Service tells us why they are disappearing and what’s being done to protect them. Pacific leatherback turtles are often called the “dinosaurs of the ocean.” Some people say they’re as big as a Volkswagen Beetle. Little is known about the turtle’s life cycle, except tha they swim thousands of miles across the ocean from their birthplace in Asia to the California coast to munch on the stinging jellyfish that live there. The ancient turtles are extremely endangered. Their number has plummeted over the past fifty years from human activity. On some beaches, people have taken a hundred percent of the turtle eggs for food until some populations have become extinct. Biologist Peter Dutton of the National Marine Fisheries Service has been tracking the female turtles with satellite transmitters. He tells us about the ancient reptile's mysterious life cycle and efforts to protect the remaining individuals. http://www.animalsaloud.net http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/Leatherback%20Turtles.m4a Sun, 03 Sep 2006 16:41:10 -0700 Science & Medicine no 00:09:52 animals, leatherback, turtles, dinosaur, endangered, species, ocean, conservation, pets Deirdre Kennedy Animals Aloud explores the complex bond between animals and people. In this episode: dogs are getting more TV work than super models these days. Every time you turn on the TV, they're wagging their tails and grinning, advertising everything from floor cleaners to cars. Dogs are getting a lot of voice-over work too apparently. Barking has become part of the typical urban soundscape, along with sirens and car horns. But what are all those dogs really saying to dogs at home? Commentator Anna Cranage Conathan blames irresponsible filmmakers for stirring up a little to much drama in her dog's little brain. She says movie producers should pay more attention to those secret doggie messages or provide "no barking" options on DVDs. What are dogs on TV are really telling your couch puppy at home? Commentator Anna Cranage Conathan thinks movie producers should screen for secret barking messages in the soundtrack and avoid creating so much drama in her dog's little brain. Animals Aloud explores the complex bond between animals and people. In this episode: dogs are getting more TV work than super models these days. Every time you turn on the TV, they're wagging their tails and grinning, advertising everything from floor cleaners to cars. Dogs are getting a lot of voice-over work too apparently. Barking has become part of the typical urban soundscape, along with sirens and car horns. But what are all those dogs really saying to dogs at home? Commentator Anna Cranage Conathan blames irresponsible filmmakers for stirring up a little to much drama in her dog's little brain. She says movie producers should pay more attention to those secret doggie messages or provide "no barking" options on DVDs. http://www.animalsaloud.net http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/movie%20dogs.mp3 Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:52:49 -0700 Science & Medicine no 00:06:46 Deirdre Kennedy Catnip has long been a useful icebreaker in the human-feline relationship. Its hypnotic powers have made it one of the key ingredients in cat paraphernalia… including toys… cat bedding.. and scratching posts. It comes in nearly as many different varieties as coffee beans…. With northern climes like Canada and Alaska boasting the highest quality. The catnip farming and retailing business has become a multi-million dollar industry of its own. While catnip has an intoxicating… some say erotic affect on many cat species from Tigers to tabbies… not all cats succumb. Cat expert Dr. Arnold Plotnick has some theories on the subject. He has an exclusive feline-only practice in New York City, called Manhattan Cat Specialists. In fact, he’s the only board certified Cat Expert in the Big Apple and a regular contributor to several cat publications, including Cat Fancy. He filed this commentary about the favorite feline herb. This common herb from the mint family affects all feline species from tigers to tabbies. Cat specialist Dr. Arnold Plotnick of Manhattan Cat Specialist explains why catnip transports some to a state of ecstasy and why some cats can take it or leave it. Catnip has long been a useful icebreaker in the human-feline relationship. Its hypnotic powers have made it one of the key ingredients in cat paraphernalia… including toys… cat bedding.. and scratching posts. It comes in nearly as many different varieties as coffee beans…. With northern climes like Canada and Alaska boasting the highest quality. The catnip farming and retailing business has become a multi-million dollar industry of its own. While catnip has an intoxicating… some say erotic affect on many cat species from Tigers to tabbies… not all cats succumb. Cat expert Dr. Arnold Plotnick has some theories on the subject. He has an exclusive feline-only practice in New York City, called Manhattan Cat Specialists. In fact, he’s the only board certified Cat Expert in the Big Apple and a regular contributor to several cat publications, including Cat Fancy. He filed this commentary about the favorite feline herb. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/catnip24.mp3 http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/Catnip24.mp3 Thu, 06 Jul 2006 07:11:44 -0700 Science & Medicine no 00:06:30 catnip, animals, pets, advice, cats, dogs, history, biology, aloud, allowed, tigers, tabbies Deirdre Kennedy If you must take your pet on a plane -- the Humane Society of the United States recommends that you leave them at home or take them by car -- but if you must, then make sure your pet is in good health. An ear infection can turn into a very painful condition at 30 thousand feet. We talk to Dr. Nicolette Zarday about keeping your pets healthy and calm while traveling, either in the car, on a boat or on a plane. We consider whether you should give them drugs before travelling and how to prevent travel sickness. Planning a trip with your pet? If they must take a plane, get them a health check up first. Small medical issues can turn into major problems at 30,000 feet. We explore ways to help calm pets for long trips and prevent travel sickness If you must take your pet on a plane -- the Humane Society of the United States recommends that you leave them at home or take them by car -- but if you must, then make sure your pet is in good health. An ear infection can turn into a very painful condition at 30 thousand feet. We talk to Dr. Nicolette Zarday about keeping your pets healthy and calm while traveling, either in the car, on a boat or on a plane. We consider whether you should give them drugs before travelling and how to prevent travel sickness. http://www.animalsaloud.net http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/pettravel23.mp3 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 05:05:35 -0700 Talk Radio no 00:06:59 animals, allowed, pets, travel, health flying, airline, safety, cats, dogs, family Deirdre Kennedy Driving across country with pets can be an ordeal, but how safe is it to put them on a plane? We look at how to improve your odds of flying your pet safely and hear from one of several airlines that has a new pet travel program. Flying your pet across country can be dangerous. Weather conditions and insufficient food and water can be fatal. We talk to a couple who temporarily lost their dog en route. And we talk to one of several airlines that's improved its pet service. Driving across country with pets can be an ordeal, but how safe is it to put them on a plane? We look at how to improve your odds of flying your pet safely and hear from one of several airlines that has a new pet travel program. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/pettravel22.mp3 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 05:05:35 -0700 Talk Radio no 00:08:07 animals, pets, travel, flying, airline, safety, cats, dogs, family Deirdre Kennedy Deirdre Kennedy talks to author Gregory Edmont who rode his scooter across France with his Dalmation JP as told in his book "Spotted in France." The first of three podcasts about traveling with pets. Pet Travel 1. Deirdre Kennedy talks to author Gregory Edmont who rode his scooter across France with his Dalmation JP as told in his book "Spotted in France." The first of three podcasts about traveling with pets. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/spotted21.mp3 Sat, 10 Jun 2006 05:05:35 -0700 Talk Radio no 00:10:16 animals, pets, travel, France, Edmont, cats, dogs, adventure, Dalmation Deirdre Kennedy Bad teeth or gum disease can diminish a dog or cat's quality of life. Veterinary dental surgeon Dr. Melinda Lommer tells us about some common oral problems and how to avoid an expensive trip to the vet’s office. Pet Dentistry. Bad teeth or gum disease can diminish a dog or cat's quality of life. Veterinary dental surgeon Dr. Melinda Lommer tells us about some common oral problems and how to avoid an expensive trip to the vet’s office. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/dentistry20.mp3 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 05:05:35 -0700 Talk Radio no 00:08:28 animals, pets, teeth, dental, veterinarian, health, cats, dogs Deirdre Kennedy Jill Robinson of Animals Asia is working with China to free moon bears from being farmed for their valuable bile. She tells an uplifting story of hope and recovery for the bears. Saving the Moon Bears. Jill Robinson of Animals Asia is working with China to free moon bears from being farmed for their valuable bile. She tells an uplifting story of hope and recovery for the bears. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/moonbears19.mp3 Wed, 17 May 2006 05:05:35 -0700 Talk Radio no 00:10:22 moon bears, China, conservation, Robinson, free, medicine, animals, lonely Deirdre Kennedy We meet the baby chicks in San Francisco’s bald eagle conservation program and find out how the zoo plans to protect them from bird flu. How to Hatch an Eagle. We meet the baby chicks in San Francisco’s bald eagle conservation program and find out how the zoo plans to protect them from bird flu. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/eaglets18.mp3 Mon, 08 May 2006 05:05:35 -0700 Talk Radio no 00:15:42 eagles, conservation, zoo, bird, flu, avian, nest, egg, animals, baby Deirdre Kennedy Authors Amy Tan and Emily Scott Pottruck on their photo book Tails of Devotion which includes Robin Williams, Ronnie Lott, Isabelle Allende, Michael Tilson Thomas, and their pets. Amy Tan Tails of Devotion. Authors Amy Tan and Emily Scott Pottruck on their photo book Tails of Devotion which includes Robin Williams, Ronnie Lott, Isabelle Allende, Michael Tilson Thomas, and their pets. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/Amytan17.mp3 Mon, 24 Apr 2006 05:05:35 -0700 Talk Radio no 00:11:40 Amy Tan, Robin Williams, Ronnie Lott, Michael Tilson Thomas, pets, animals, love Deirdre Kennedy Author Brenda Peterson tells us about the superior technology of whales and dolphins and what they know about human diseases. Dolphins and Whales. Author Brenda Peterson tells us about the superior technology of whales and dolphins and what they know about human diseases. http://http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/dolphins16.mp3 Mon, 17 Apr 2006 05:05:35 -0700 Talk Radio no 00:08:02 dolphins, whales, technology, disease, birth, song, communication, animals Deirdre Kennedy Bees can teach us a lot about why we like art. Artist Julian Walker tells us why bees prefer Van Gogh. The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill. Bees can teach us a lot about why we like art. Artist Julian Walker tells us why bees prefer Van Gogh. http://http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/artbees15.mp3 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 05:05:35 -0700 Talk Radio no 00:08:02 art, bees, van gogh, painting, blue, animals, love, famous Deirdre Kennedy Mark Bittner talks about his relationship with a flock of rowdy parrots. He is the subject of a film and author of the book The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill. The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill. Mark Bittner talks about his relationship with a flock of rowdy parrots. He is the subject of a film and author of the book The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill. http://http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/parrots14.mp3 Mon, 03 Apr 2006 05:05:35 -0700 Talk Radio no 00:10:54 parrots, bittner, birds, flock, wild, animals, love, relationship, San Francisco Deirdre Kennedy Dermatologist Catherine Outerbridge on how flea and tick bites can bring dangerous secondary diseases. Joel Adamson of Sergeants Pet Care tells us how to avoid overdosing your pet on flea and tick control products. War on fleas and ticks. Dermatologist Catherine Outerbridge on how flea and tick bites can bring dangerous secondary diseases. Joel Adamson of Sergeants Pet Care tells us how to avoid overdosing your pet on flea and tick control products. http://http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/flea_ticks13.mp3 Mon, 27 Mar 2006 04:05:35 -0800 Talk Radio no 00:08:01 dog,cat,fleas,ticks,treatment,veterinarian,Sergeants,war,disease,health,illness,pet Deirdre Kennedy Pregnant women, young children, and people with compromised immune systems are susceptible to animal-borne diseases like toxoplasmosis. Veterinarian Nicolette Zarday tells us simple ways to avoid getting illnesses from your pets. Pet-borne diseases. Pregnant women, young children, and people with compromised immune systems are susceptible to animal-borne diseases like toxoplasmosis. Veterinarian Nicolette Zarday tells us simple ways to avoid getting illnesses from your pets. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/zarday12.mp3 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 04:05:35 -0800 Talk Radio no 00:07:05 dog, cat, pregnant, women, children, baby, disease, health, illness, pet Deirdre Kennedy Dog owners can learn a thing or two from parents when it comes to raising a well-mannered pet. Professional dog trainer Trish King tells us why dog training is a lot like child rearing. Parenting Your Dog. Dog owners can learn a thing or two from parents when it comes to raising a well-mannered pet. Professional dog trainer Trish King tells us why dog training is a lot like child rearing. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/king11.mp3 Mon, 13 Mar 2006 04:05:35 -0800 Talk Radio no 00:12:35 dog, training, parents, kids, pets, family, trish, king, child, puppy Deirdre Kennedy Hamsters, Rats mice and guinea pigs are often starter pets for children. Rodent specialist Dr. Christi Derenzi talks about their charms, fertility, and some common medical problems. Rats mice and guinea pigs. Hamsters, Rats mice and guinea pigs are often starter pets for children. Rodent specialist Dr. Christi Derenzi talks about their charms, fertility, and some common medical problems. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/derenzi10.mp3 Mon, 06 Mar 2006 04:05:35 -0800 Talk Radio no 00:08:57 rats, mice, hamsters, guinea, pigs, pets, love, parents, kids, fertility Deirdre Kennedy Karen Rosa of the American Humane Association on why dogs and cockroaches have stunt doubles. Entomologist Stefan Long tells us how he grows bugs with movie star qualities. Animals in the Movies. Karen Rosa of the American Humane Association on why dogs and cockroaches have stunt doubles. Entomologist Stefan Long tells us how he grows bugs with movie star qualities. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/movies9.mp3 Mon, 27 Feb 2006 04:05:35 -0800 Talk Radio no 00:12:19 dog, bugs, movies, celebrity, oscar, actor, screen, agent, elephant, x files Deirdre Kennedy New York psychologist Dr. Joel Gold, author of When Pets Come Between Partners tells us how to stop the cat or dog from busting up our human romances. Keeping harmony in the human pet household. New York psychologist Dr. Joel Gold, author of When Pets Come Between Partners tells us how to stop the cat or dog from busting up our human romances. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/gold8.mp3 Mon, 20 Feb 2006 04:05:35 -0800 Talk Radio no 00:10:30 dog, love, romance, bed, gold, cat, psychology, pet, doctor, intimacy Deirdre Kennedy Crows and Ravens have long been associated with death and mystery. We talk to Tony Angell and John Marzluff authors of the book In the Company of Ravens and Crows about the intelligence and adaptability of the blackest birds and their role in myth and literature. Authors John Marzluff and Tony Angell on their book In the Company of Ravens and Crows. Crows and Ravens have long been associated with death and mystery. We talk to Tony Angell and John Marzluff authors of the book In the Company of Ravens and Crows about the intelligence and adaptability of the blackest birds and their role in myth and literature. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/crows7.mp3 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 04:05:35 -0800 Talk Radio no 00:09:44 black, birds, crows, ravens, animals, murder, death, ravens, Angell, Marzluff Deirdre Kennedy Hitchcock actress Tippi Hedren takes us on a tour of her Shambala Big Cat Preserve near Los Angeles where she lives with dozens of lions, tigers, cougars and other wild cats she rescued from abuse and neglect. If you have never heard a mountain lion purr, you will in this story. Tippi Hedren on rescuing lions and tigers. Hitchcock actress Tippi Hedren takes us on a tour of her Shambala Big Cat Preserve near Los Angeles where she lives with dozens of lions, tigers, cougars and other wild cats she rescued from abuse and neglect. If you have never heard a mountain lion purr, you will in this story. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/tiger6.mp3 Mon, 06 Feb 2006 04:05:35 -0800 Talk Radio no 00:10:35 Tippi Hedren, Tiger, Lion, Liger, wild, cat, Hitchcock, film, Shambala, roar, purr Deirdre Kennedy Controversial filmmaker Tim Treadwell lived among grizzlies on the Alaska Katmai peninsula for thirteen summers. On October 5th, 2003 Treadwell and his girlfriend Amy Hugenaard were both killed and eaten by bears. Alaskan author Nic Jans investigates their deaths in his book The Grizzly Maze. Grizzly bear killing of filmmaker Tim Treadwell. Controversial filmmaker Tim Treadwell lived among grizzlies on the Alaska Katmai peninsula for thirteen summers. On October 5th, 2003 Treadwell and his girlfriend Amy Hugenaard were both killed and eaten by bears. Alaskan author Nic Jans investigates their deaths in his book The Grizzly Maze. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/grizzly5.mp3 Tue, 31 Jan 2006 04:05:35 -0800 Talk Radio no 00:08:35 Grizzly, bear, adventure, animals, wild, Treadwell, death, filmmaker, Alaska, kill Deirdre Kennedy University of British Columbia Psychologist Stanley Coren, an expert on human-dog interaction, tells us how dogs perceive the world and how much they know about it. How Dogs Think about the World around them. University of British Columbia Psychologist Stanley Coren, an expert on human-dog interaction, tells us how dogs perceive the world and how much they know about it. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/corendogs2.mp3 Mon, 23 Jan 2006 04:05:35 -0800 Talk Radio no 00:08:26 dog, nose, paw, sniff, animal, Coren, psychology, friend, bond, pet, intuition Deirdre Kennedy Philosopher and jazz musician David Rothenberg plays duets with wild birds and talks about his book "Why Birds Sing" Jazz musician David Rothenberg plays clarinet with wild birds. Philosopher and jazz musician David Rothenberg plays duets with wild birds and talks about his book "Why Birds Sing" http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/rothenberg3.mp3 Mon, 09 Jan 2006 04:05:35 -0800 Talk Radio no 00:08:55 Animal, wild, bird, creature, Australia, jazz, Rothenberg, philosophy, sing, music Deirdre Kennedy Ruth Harkness was a New York socialite who brought the first live baby panda out of China. Her adventure is chronicled in the book, The Lady and the Panda. We talk to the author, Vicki Constantine Croke. The story of the first live Panda brought out of China. Ruth Harkness was a New York socialite who brought the first live baby panda out of China. Her adventure is chronicled in the book, The Lady and the Panda. We talk to the author, Vicki Constantine Croke. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/animalsaloudpandas.mp3 Mon, 19 Dec 2005 04:05:35 -0800 Talk Radio no 00:07:30 Panda, adventure, animals, bear, croke, wild, creature, china, ruth, harkness Deirdre Kennedy Dogster and Catster.com founder Ted Rheingold has created a file sharing empire for pet lovers around the world. Thousands of subscribers post cute photos and bios of their pets for the whole wide web to enjoy. Dogster and Catster founder Ted Rheingold on his pet file sharing empire. Dogster and Catster.com founder Ted Rheingold has created a file sharing empire for pet lovers around the world. Thousands of subscribers post cute photos and bios of their pets for the whole wide web to enjoy. http://www.animalsaloud.net/audio/PODCASTS/dogster4.mp3 Mon, 12 Dec 2005 04:05:35 -0800 Talk Radio no 00:07:48 dog, cat, animals, cute, photo, web, site, love, treat, adorable