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December 28, 2003

Carolyn Shy from Forever Fresh on the phone letting us know about her great product and her appearance on QVC. http://www.foreverfreshonline.com/

December 27, 2003

More Animal fun than the law will allow.

December 21, 2003

From the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's Circus, John Kirtland came on to announce the arrival of Riccardo, an Asian Elephant born in captivity.
Steve Saxton from WSDS joined us in studio to chat it up and have some fun on the show. Steve got to play Animal Talk Match Game with us and the callers.

December 20, 2003

Tons of Christmas trivia fun!!!!

December 14, 2003

Dr. Elmo rejoins us for our Sunday show as well for more Christmas cheer and a very funny poem about cats and hairballs. http://www.drelmo.com

December 13, 2003

Dr. Elmo the writer and singer of "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" joined us for some Christmas cheer and singing... Elmo is a retired vet and has several albums to his credit. Not all his song are Christmas song but they are all very twisted and fun. Get them on line http://www.drelmo.com

December 7, 2003

If you want to keep your cats entertained try the new video call The Kitty Show. RJ Sorensen was on to tell us all about how he created this one of a kind video for your cat. http://www.kittyshow.com
Also on the air with us was the Almighty Stryker from 'That Comic Book Show'.

December 6, 2003

Todd Asmuth of Smart Cat Products told us all about the great toy, 'peek-a-prize' from Smart Cat. Find it on line http://www.esmartcat.com

11-30-03

No Jamie, but somehow the show went on.

11-29-03

Picking out a dog? That’s what we talked about today. Donna recommended a booked called ”The Right Dog For You”. Another place to look for information on breeds is infodog.com

We also challenged our listeners to Stump the Chumps.

11-23-03

Norm & Carolyn Shy from “Forever Fresh”

11-22-03

Dr. Jill Richardson from Hartz telling us about all the great new toys for your furry family member, your cat or dog, just in time for the holidays.

Trisha Brown author of “Groucho’s Eyebrows” a story about a very cool cat. A wonderful children’s book available at all online booksellers.

11-16-03

Pam Flowers author of “Big Enough Anna” a children’s book about a brave dog and an Alaskan sledding adventure. Find it at all online booksellers. www.pamflowers.com

Guest in studio, a major fish geek (and we mean that in a good way), Tom Campbell owner of the ‘Fish Doctor’ visit them here in Michigan. Lots of fish talk today.

11-15-03

Best of….

11-9-03

More Animal fun than the law will allow!!!!!

11-8-03

A discussion about Holistic Pet Care. Dr. Trish suggested a site on the web. http://www.ahvma.org

11-2-03

New Game today Animal Talk ‘Spell Down’ very easy game.

Guest: Tim Jobson giving his first report in a series in an ongoing series on the iditarod.

11-1-03

Mark stumped the Animal Talk listeners with his question about venomous spiders. What is the most venomous spider in the world that can actually hurt a human? (daddy longlegs’ fangs aren’t long enough to hurt humans). To know the answer you should be listening or send an email and find out.

10-26-03

The Halloween Show, everybody dresses up for a fun day of animal information. Check out the photo page to see what the Mark, Donna, Dr. Brad and Jamie dressed up like this year like this year.

10-25-03

Actor/Comedian Kevin Meany in Detroit and was kind enough to stop by the Animal Talk Studios to help us answer your pet questions and make us laugh.

10-19-03

New game today lots of fun !!!

10-18-03

Denise from Dr. Brad’s clinic, you have to hear her voice, she’s great.

10-12-03

The kind people from Chess Express, Jack & Kate, donated several chess sets to a local grade school and we had them on to talk about why they donated the sets and the services their company offers. They also donated 2 awesome chess sets to give away to our listeners a great endangered species set and a cool dog vs. cat set.

See all their great stuff at www.chessexpress.com

10-11-03

Tons of Animological fun!

We were able to enjoy a cake from Mike’s Amazing Cakes. Mike McCarey told us how they do it. You have to see the cake to believe it. Check out our photo section and see it. www.mikesamazingcakes.com

10-5-03

Beth from a cat rescue call to tell us about the work she does. Find out about her service www.thecathouse.org

Liam Aiken, star of the movie “The Good Boy”, helps with a tricky trivia in the second hour.

10-4-03

Jamie in the driver seat once again. Mark doing a Live remote at a “Paws for a Cause” pet fundraiser and awareness program in AR.

9-28-03

Mark talking about his trip to Poland to help European pet product manufactures.

Revisited our interview with George Plimpton who passed away on the 26th.

Laurna Holmes from the UK. – maker of pet toys Wag Tails Company introducing European pet toys to the US. (like what, right hand drive dog beds?)

9-27-03

So many guests Glenn Murry, author of “Walter the Farting Dog”. Lauren Ford from Litter Robot on line http://www.litter-robot.com/

And Liam Aiken star of the new movie “Good Boy” we also spoke to the director John Hoffman.

9-20 & 21-03 Best of….

9-14-03

Mark just returning from a pet trade show with tons of information. www.appma.org

9-13-03

Cat facts

Dogs running in to the street… what to do?

9-7-03

Kirby the stock tip cat. Caller poll do you kiss your pet?

9-6-03

Dr. Roland Trip from Pet Mate talking about a new waterfall cat water dish.

8-30 & 31-03 Best of… and yet still funny

8-24-03

Helping callers with cat troubles. Donna suggested Sticky Paws to keep the cats off things. www.stickypaws.com

8-23-03

Rita Rudner, actress/comedian talking about her new TV program (check your local listings) and her Vegas show that features her dog Bonkers. Rind her on the web www.ritafunny.com

Jamie in the big chair again, Dr. Brad on the phone and Donna in studio. Mark was late oops.

8-17-03

Mark gets in to a ‘bit’ about funny consumer warnings.

Rita Rudner, actress/comedian talking about her new TV program (check your local listings) and her Vegas show that features her dog Bonkers. Rind her on the web www.ritafunny.com

8-16-03

Dr. Trish from Animal Cops on the Animal Planet telling us about the inner working of the MI Humane Society.

8-10-03

Spoke with the creators of the best and coolest automated litter box on the market the Litter Robot. Find them on the web http://www.litter-robot.com/

8-9-03

Mark running late Jamie gets to ‘drive the bus’ for a while… and the fun ensues.

8-3-03

Great calls from all over today. Dr. Brad had a stellar moment with his ‘little horse’ joke. If you missed it, sorry it was classic. Callers were looking for help with lots of crazy cats today.

8-2-03

Great callers today having fun with the trivia games and questions that led to a discussion about snakes and what can be done with unwanted visiting snakes in basements or under the house. One caller suggested a newspaper article to help.

http://www.mountaintimes.com/

7-27-03

Mark, Dr. Brad and Donna make your world Animalogically safe and sound.

7-26-03

Our first Saturday Noon – 2 broadcast on the i.e. America Radio Network. Joining our crew as a regular is Dr. Trish Madsen DVM from the Michigan Humane Society and cast member of “Animal Cops” on Animal Planet. http://www.mihumane.org/

7-20-03

Clever Cat Box… Great item… find them on the web and get all the info http://www.clevercatbox.com

7-13-03

Mark just returned from a trade show and had some products to review. Lots of great calls.

6-29-03

No Jamie… and yet things were able to continue. Mark did a ‘redneck’ bit… it was almost funny too.

6-22-03

Back to full strength… Discussion led to how movies can cause over breeding of the featured animal.

Tetra Corp. and their appearance on the early show on CBS caused a stir in the aquarium would.

6-15-03

Mark’s back… and feeling better. Fun show and good callers.

6-8-03

In studio... Kittens, Kittens and more Kittens!!! Mattie Gauge brought us kittens to run wild in the studio. Mattie fosters kittens and other animals in her spare time and has become something of an expert on the subject, she helped us take calls about raising cats.
Your pet's health is so very important and is becoming more and more expensive. Mr. Mark Warren from Pet Care shared with us some information about how the new trend in pet insurance is helping pet owners provide a better life for their pets. They will also donate a bowl of food to shelters for every new policy sold. Get all the information at their website www.petcareinsurance.com.

6-1-03

Our friend Mark Honas landed in the hospital, leaving the show to Jamie, Donna, and Brad. They were able to pull it off and pass out tons of quality animal information.

5-18-03

So much animal fun!!! Open phones and great callers.
Review of the 'listener feedback line' calls.

5-11-03

We love being close to our animals and pet psychic Denise Zak can help you get inside your pet’s mind and thoughts. She was right on with her diagnosis of Mark’s snake, Smudge, and Denise was able to help a couple of our listeners as well. You will be hearing more from Denise on Animal Talk but until then you can get a reading for your pet through her website www.tailsoftheheart.com

5-4-03

When there is a new morph in the reptile world you know Mark will be on it. Ron Tremper is breeding Giant Leopard Geckos. (Like they need to be bigger Yikes!) It is a 12-inch Monster check it out on his site.

4-27-03

The inventor of a new product called “Puppy Stairs”, Jeannie Wolfington, told us all about the advantages of her new steps. Find her on line at www.puppystairs.com

4-20-03

PEEPS! PEEPS! PEEPS! Our show that falls on Easter usually winds up being a discussion about everyone’s favorite holiday snack PEEPS! This year was no different. Our guests Lauren Easterly from the makers of Peeps, Just Born.

We spoke to Genevive Baillie from www.lordofthepeeps.com

David from www.thepeepshow.com told us about his site.

We also had a ton of fun with Sue Clarke who is without a doubt one of the world’s biggest peep enthusiasts. Check out her site www.hometown.aol.com/sunshinedydrm/welcome.html

4-13-03

Jorge Calandria of AAFES and First Sergeant Jeff Reilly called in to talk about teaming up with Animal Talk to set up an outreach program to assist our brave men and women serving our country.

We talked about an alternative to choke collars and mentioned Karen Pryor’s www.clickertraining.com

4-6-03

Mark & family just adopted another Bengal kitten. In studio Heather Poirier from Catmando Bengals, tells us all about her love Bengal Cats. http://www.catmandobengals.com

Odor Free helps get the stink out of well... poop. Sharon Bradshaws gave us the scoop on how to take the stink out of your pet's poop and all the other funky smelling pet stuff. Get all the info at their website: http://www.petsodorfree.com

3-30-03

Bug Co. guy Gordy Vadis buggin’ us and letting us know all about the products available at http://www.ebugco.com . Supplying live food to zoos, schools, labs, pet stores and the avid hobbyist.

Robb Aldridge visited with Animal Talk to tell us about the cool and kitschy gurgling fish jugs. You have to see and hear them to believe them. http://www.gurglingjugs.com

3-23-03

In Studio Christine Reed, pet storeowner speaking out about the dangers of over popularity due to animals being used in movies. The latest craze, rats due to the movie, Willard.

Mark Hanson inventor of Aquarium Cleaners. A clever magnetic way to clean your fish tank glass. http://www.aquariumcleaners.com

3-16-03

Greg Miller, This guy has serious cojones. Neuticles are replacement parts for dogs that have been altered. Get all the information you need at http://www.neuticles.com

3-9-03

In studio and talkin about stink, Norm Shy from Forever Fresh Odor Eliminator. It is nature’s way of removing odors; find them on line at http://www.foreverfreshonline.com

We also had Jenny Schlip from the Detroit Kennel Club on to tell us about the DKC 90th & 91st Annual All-Breed Dog Shows, Saturday & Sunday, March 15th & 16th, 2003 at Cobo Convention Center, Detroit, Michigan. Get all the info at http://www.detroitkennelclub.com

3-2-03

Wanna play Animal Talk Match Game? Mark just returned from a trade show with a bunch of prizes to give away, so we played a lot of games and gave away a ton of prizes this week on Animal Talk.

2-23-03

Open lines… tons of animal fun and tons of your calls…

2-16-03

Dr. Tom Willard from Totally Ferret tells us about some awesome ferret food.
http://www.totallyferret.com
From Spider patch,Darwin talking to us about breeding spiders.
http://www.spiderpatch.com Captive Bred Tarantulas

2-9-03

Mikki & Lance from Living Color, makers of aquariums and corals
http://www.livingcolor.com

http://www.allaboutphoebe.com All About Phoebe, is all about pampering your pooch, as we learned from Holly Haistings. She told us about all the great products you can get to treat your pup like a prince.

2-2-03

We celebrated Mistress Donna's birthday on the show today, it's not too late to wish her a happy birthday send her a greeting at questions@animaltalkradio.com
We also talked about turtle conservation with Tony Simmons, get all the turtle info you could ever want at the following links:
http://www.theturtleranch.com/
http://www.tortoisetrust.org/
http://www.turtlehomes.org/
Marty La Prees INdiana TURTLE CARE, Inc. http://www.Pogospals.com/

1-26-03

So much animal fun!!! Regular listener Victor called in to thank Animal Talk for helping him fix his long distance relationship. Wow we even help people sometimes too.

1-19-03

RATS!!! Once again we share some time with the 'Rat Lady' Debbie Ducommon http://www.ratfanclub.org/
Also talking bird toys beyond compare with Diane Wimmer from Wranglers Roost http://www.wranglersroost.com/

1-12-03

WAKE UP!!! Bread bans will cost us all. Voice your opinion and if you want to sign a petition against breed bans visit http://www.petitiononline.com/bully123/petition.html
Our guest this week Stacy Emmel helped to shed some light on the current trends in breed bans.

1-5-03

Tons and tons of animal fun & games!!! Stay tuned for more!


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