Maria chats with Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter who directed and produced the documentary "Space Dogs" The film focuses on a pack of street dogs in Moscow--from the dogs' perspective! And we learn about Laika, the first dog sent into space by the Soviet Space Program. The documentary premieres Sept 11th by Alamo on Demand, and worldwide Sept 18th. #AdoptDontShop
Maria chats with veterinarian Dr. Caitlin DeWilde about how to protect your pets this fall; the coronavirus and your pets; how to spot a tick, and more! Learn more at protectyourdognow.com #AdoptDontShop
Maria chats with Stix from Steel Panther about their second virtual concert this Sunday 8/16: Rockdown In The Lockdown is raising money for local LA Animal Rescue and CrewNation! The show will include comedy bits and surprises too! They also talk about the upcoming drive-in shows in Sept, cats, Prince (!) and more. Get your tickets for Sunday (only $15!!) at SteelPantherRocks.com.
Assuming he had a good time after all (and now has street cred), Maria's dog Fredo returns for an encore performance to chat on the podcast. A deeper insight into a dog's brain and why he does the things he does! #AdoptDontShop
On an all new episode of Maria's Mutts & Stuff, Maria chats with an unlikely guest--her dog Fredo. Fredo talks about what it's like having Maria work from home, his fave foods, and more! And remember #AdoptDontShop
Maria's Mutts & Stuff has been on hiatus due to broadcasting from home. But I'm back to talk to you about Coronavirus and our pets; Tiger King, and the environment healing. It's a short one for now!
Plant-based foods are gaining popularity. Maria chats with Steve Gelerman, founder of Ians Natural Foods and CEO of Banana Wave, which is the first non-dairy milk made from whole bananas! Find a store near you at Bananawave.love
Dr. Marty Goldstein (the subject of The Dog Doc) practices holistic care for pets, often giving owners the joy of their pet living longer when he was their last hope. Maria chats with director Cindy Meehl about the making of the documentary "The Dog Doc", Find a theatre near you at DogDocTheFilm.com.
Warrior Canine Connection's Executive Director Rick Yount returns to chat with Maria, along with Kevin Rumley, coordinator for Asheville's Veterans Treatment Court. Together they provide service dog training to vets involved in the legal process, while continuing the tradition of Warriors helping Warriors.
Maria chats with Richard Louv about our attachment to the natural world; how there's a feeling of comfort around a wild animal; the different facial expressions each animal has, and most important? PAY ATTENTION! Read Richard's book "Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives-and Save Theirs".
Did you know that an octopus has blue blood? Did you know it has nine brains? I learned that from Sy Montgomery who has traveled the world studying and writing about octopus, apes, tigers, pigs, dolphins, and more! Give a listen and learn more! Visit symontgomery.com
Nature journalist/columnist and author of "Poor Will's Almanack" William Felker watches weather patterns and predicts the weather. In fact, he makes three predictions during our chat--give a listen then see if his predictions come true!
Maria chats with James Currie (And Yes, you know his face from Nat Geo!!) about his documentary on the plight of Africa's super-tusker elephants; his Nat Geo series on African Safaris; his book "When Eagles Roar..."; bird watching and more!
Theresa Piasta's book "Raising A Doodle" is a result of all the shared stories on her platform 'Puppy Mama'. She also shines a light on the female veteran health crisis with her program "Pups For Veterans". Learn more at puppymama.com.
Maria chats with Dr. Elizabeth Hennessy about her book "On The Backs of Tortoises: Darwin, the Galapagos, and the Fate of an Evolutionary Eden." Learn why tortoises are called "living fossils"; facts about the Galapagos Islands; conservation and more!
Maria chats with Rolling Stones keyboardist (and Music Director of The Rolling Stones) Chuck Leavell, who's also a conservationist and a tree farmer. They talk about his tree plantations, the wild fires, conservation, Chuck's show "America's Forests" on PBS and more!
"Rescue Dogs" is a new book by Pete Paxton, an undercover animal investigator who's infiltrated hundreds of puppy mills, witnessed the horrors done to dogs while undercover, and helped shut some of them down. Maria chats with him about the book which tells of his experiences, as well as his advice and tips on how to rescue a dog!
Maria chats with Oscar-Nominated Director Josh Aronson and Veteran Greg Kolodziejczyk about their documentary "To Be Of Service", premiering Nov 1st in NYC. The movie focuses on veterans suffering with PTSD and how their service dogs help them live their lives again. Learn more at tobeofservicefilm.com.
Maria chats with Dr. John Taylor, the founder of NWC Naturals, about the benefits of CBD oil for your pet's pain--and yours as well! There are so many CBD products out there that it can be overwhelming, and you'll learn how to choose. John Taylor is an expert in probiotics and natural health. Learn more at nwcnaturals.com.
Maria chats with music manager and animal advocate Gloria Butler, who is receiving the Sam Simon Award from Last Chance For Animals, about animal rescue, her animals, protesting, being vegan (she and her husband Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath are) and more! Last Chance For Animals is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating animal exploitation. Learn more at lcanimal.org. This is the 100th episode of Maria's Mutts & Stuff!
Maria chats with musician and retired professor Robert Freeman about his book "Woof! A Love Story of Dogs, Music, And Life" We learn about his life with 17 dogs, his love of classical music, and more! @AdoptDontShop
Maria chats with Amanda Howell, staff attorney at The Animal Legal Defense Fund, about their representation of Tofurky to stop the law in Arkansas that bans plant-based products from calling themselves "meat", "milk", etc!
Maria chats with scientist and energy expert Jack Kerfoot about climate change, global warming, renewable energy and his book "Fueling America: An Insider's Journey." Jack is terrific about simplifying it all!
Maria speaks with Best Friends Animal Society's Holly Sizemore about their new community dashboard, which is an interactive map. This will help reach their goal of the U.S. being a no-kill country by 2025!
Maria speaks with Best Friends Animal Society's Holly Sizemore about their new community dashboard, which is an interactive map. This will help reach their goal of the U.S. being a no-kill country by 2025!
Maria speaks with Best Friends Animal Society's Holly Sizemore about their new community dashboard, which is an interactive map. This will help reach their goal of the U.S. being a no-kill country by 2025!
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: BraveHearts' Trail To Zero 20-mile rides commemorate the 20 veteran suicides a day in this country. Veterans at BraveHearts are helped by horses at no cost! Learn more at trailtozero.org.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: BraveHearts' Trail To Zero 20-mile rides commemorate the 20 veteran suicides a day in this country. Veterans at BraveHearts are helped by horses at no cost! Learn more at trailtozero.org.
Maria speaks with WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzalez about which city is the friendliest; which city has the most pet businesses; which city is least friendly and much more!
Maria speaks with WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzalez about which city is the friendliest; which city has the most pet businesses; which city is least friendly and much more!
