Podcast Episodes For Pet Lovers
Each episode features two pet stories, two special guests, two product recommendations, and two questions from the audience.
Episode 10: Turning Your Pet Passion into a Business
Episode Details Chris and Kristen are joined by Beke Lubeach, CEO of DOGTV, a television channel for dogs, to learn about how it came to be, the…
Special Guests:
- Beke Lubeach, CEO of DOGTV
- Candace D’Agnolo, Founder & CEO of Pet Boss Nation
Episode 10: Turning Your Pet Passion into a Business
Episode Details Chris and Kristen are joined by Beke Lubeach, CEO of DOGTV, a television channel for dogs, to learn about how it came to be, the…
Special Guests:
- Beke Lubeach, CEO of DOGTV
- Candace D’Agnolo, Founder & CEO of Pet Boss Nation
Pet Product Recommendations:
Q&A Topics:
- Picky dogs with food (Submitted by Connor from Richmond, VA)
- Agility training for dogs (Submitted by Maya from Boise, ID)
Episode 9: The Inside Scoop on Pet Food Regulatory & Pet Sustainability Organizations
Episode Details Chris and Kristen are joined by Dana Brooks from the Pet Food Institute to talk about the regulatory side of pet food and treats and what…
Special Guests:
- Dana Brooks, President & CEO of the Pet Food Institute
- Jim Lamancusa, Executive Director of the Pet Sustainability Coalition
Episode 9: The Inside Scoop on Pet Food Regulatory & Pet Sustainability Organizations
Episode Details Chris and Kristen are joined by Dana Brooks from the Pet Food Institute to talk about the regulatory side of pet food and treats and what…
Special Guests:
- Dana Brooks, President & CEO of the Pet Food Institute
- Jim Lamancusa, Executive Director of the Pet Sustainability Coalition
Pet Product Recommendations:
Q&A Topics:
- Effective enrichment toys and activities for dogs (Submitted by Carla from Reno, NV)
- Engaging toys for cats (Submitted by Michelle from Atlanta, GA)
Episode 8: Becoming a Therapy Animal Team with @MagnusTheTherapyDog & Transforming Raw Diets for Pets
Episode Details This week, Chris and Kristen learn the origin story of how Brian and Magnus of @MagnusTheTherapyDog came to be. Brian talks about their…
Special Guests:
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Brian Benson & Magnus of @MagnusTheTherapyDog
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Dr. James Templeman, PhD, Director of Nutrition and Formulation at Primal Pet Foods
Episode 8: Becoming a Therapy Animal Team with @MagnusTheTherapyDog & Transforming Raw Diets for Pets
Episode Details This week, Chris and Kristen learn the origin story of how Brian and Magnus of @MagnusTheTherapyDog came to be. Brian talks about their…
Special Guests:
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Brian Benson & Magnus of @MagnusTheTherapyDog
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Dr. James Templeman, PhD, Director of Nutrition and Formulation at Primal Pet Foods
Pet Product Recommendations:
Q&A Topics:
- Pets with itchy ears (Submitted by Nina from Memphis, TN)
- Where to seek help for beta fish care (Submitted by Raj from Sacramento, CA)
Episode 7: Transforming the Classroom with Pets & Fostering Pet Friendly Communities
Episode Details This week, Chris and Kristen talk with Melinda Thomas of Pets in the Classroom, a program dedicated to improving and expanding the…
Special Guests:
- Melinda Thomas, Executive Director of Pets in the Classroom
- Beth Miller, Founder, President & CEO of Wagtown, Inc.
Episode 7: Transforming the Classroom with Pets & Fostering Pet Friendly Communities
Episode Details This week, Chris and Kristen talk with Melinda Thomas of Pets in the Classroom, a program dedicated to improving and expanding the…
Special Guests:
- Melinda Thomas, Executive Director of Pets in the Classroom
- Beth Miller, Founder, President & CEO of Wagtown, Inc.
Pet Product Recommendations:
Q&A Topics:
- When to check in with your vet (Submitted by Brian from Orlando, FL)
- New pet health innovations (Submitted by Tamra from Savannah, GA)
Episode 6: Innovating in the Pet Industry and Exploring the World of Pet Therapy Animals
Episode Details Chris and Kristen explore the world of pet tech innovation with Ben Seidman, Founder of Mella Pet Care. Their Mella Home Thermometer – the…
Special Guests:
- Ben Seidman, Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Mella Pet Care
- Gwyn Donahue (Chief Marketing Officer) and Adriana & Darla (Volunteer Therapy Animal Team) with Pet Partners
Episode 6: Innovating in the Pet Industry and Exploring the World of Pet Therapy Animals
Episode Details Chris and Kristen explore the world of pet tech innovation with Ben Seidman, Founder of Mella Pet Care. Their Mella Home Thermometer – the…
Special Guests:
- Ben Seidman, Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Mella Pet Care
- Gwyn Donahue (Chief Marketing Officer) and Adriana & Darla (Volunteer Therapy Animal Team) with Pet Partners
Q&A Topics:
- Cat toy recommendations for non-playful cats to promote exercise (Submitted by Matt from New York, NY)
- New product trends pet parents can expect this year (Submitted by Lorenzo from San Francisco, CA)
PAL Podcast
Meet the Hosts
Get to know Kristen Levine and Chris Bonifati, hosts of the Pets Add Life podcast. This dynamic duo bring dog mom and cat dad energy – along with their expertise in the pet industry – to every episode. Join us each week to hear Kristen and Chris chat with special guests, share featured pet products, and answer questions from our listeners.
Kristen Levine
PetLiving Expert
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Chris Bonifati
Sr. Director at APPA
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