Podcasts about Chuckles

Tune in as Niki Tudge, Dayle Pierce, Jenn Friedline, and Erika Liljefelt chat about pet shows and conformation. How ethical are they, and what needs to change?Recorded June 11, 2026.The Price of the Ribbon: While the public often sees the polished glamour of major conformation dog shows, there is also another side to the conversation - one that focuses on animal welfare, health, and quality of life. It is important to acknowledge that many exhibitors care deeply about their dogs, provide excellent care, and genuinely enjoy participating in shows with their canine companions. Many dogs also appear to enjoy aspects of the experience and are not subjected to all of the concerns discussed below. Nevertheless, critics of the conformation show world continue to raise important questions about how some dogs are housed, transported, handled, groomed, and judged. The following are ten of the most commonly cited welfare concerns associated with major conformation events:1. Extreme and Prolonged Confinement ("Warehousing")2. High-Stress Transport Logistics3. The "Exhibitor's Blind Spot" to Environmental Stress4. Cosmetic Invasiveness and Forced Grooming Restraint5. Intrusive and Forceful Ring Handling6. Intrusive Physical Exams by Strangers7. Suppression of Natural Behaviors and Emotional Regulation8. Deprivation of Social and Behavioral Enrichment9. Lack of Standardized Veterinary Oversight During Events10. Prioritizing Aesthetics Over Functional BiomechanicsThe Core Ethical Conflict: The future of conformation showing does not have to be a choice between celebrating breeds and protecting welfare. Many people within the show community are already advocating for healthier breed standards, improved welfare practices, and greater recognition of the emotional and physical well-being of the dogs involved.Meaningful progress is most likely to come through open discussion, ongoing research, thoughtful breeding practices, welfare-focused judging criteria, and a willingness to continually re-evaluate traditions in light of what we now know about canine health and behavior.Whether you agree with all, some, or none of the concerns discussed above, one principle should unite everyone involved: every dog deserves a life that prioritizes health, welfare, choice, enrichment, and quality of life alongside any competitive achievements.

Episode 7 and FINALE of our NEW Gundam-inspired mecha campaign, Waltz for Eternity! This brand-new cast of characters are members of a program of mech pilots within the Cavalon Empire! Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is live now on Kickstarter! Become a Backer today at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

This week on The Valley, Wig and Kristen confront Nia about Danny's behavior (again), Jasmine realizes who has really had her back, Jesse finally agrees to divorce Michelle and more!Follow me on social media, find links to merch, Patreon and more here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hand the podcast over to the viewers this edition of the podcast. The whole episode (pretty much) is dedicated to your questions. Jimbo, Emo and Chuckles talk SG Summer Series, RSL options, S9 surprises and more!!

Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is live on Kickstarter NOW. Become a backer at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Episode 6 of our NEW Gundam-inspired mecha campaign, Waltz for Eternity! This brand-new cast of characters are members of a program of mech pilots within the Cavalon Empire! Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is live now on Kickstarter! Become a Backer today at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is live now on Kickstarter! Become a Backer today at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

This show is all thumbs up as we talk about Barry's Steamer: Ballionaire, Vampire Crawlers, Terra Tech Legion, Parade of Horribles, Hokum, Crazy Rich Asians, Ratchet, the Thomas Covenant series, Black Prism, Talion: Revenant, Siskel and Ebert, She's Out of Control, Punisher: One Last Kill, eBay shuts down GameStop, drinkable pizza, Fast and Furious TV shows, Voltron, Batman: The Killing Joke, theaters and Netflix, Dare To Be Stupid, Justice League Unlimited RPG, Marvel's Midnight Universe, Them!, and Westworld. We're more than husbandry, we're GeekShock!

Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is live on Kickstarter NOW. Become a backer at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Episode 5 of our NEW Gundam-inspired mecha campaign, Waltz for Eternity! This brand-new cast of characters are members of a program of mech pilots within the Cavalon Empire! Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is live now on Kickstarter! Become a Backer today at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

And with that, the main tournament is over! MrMario7788 is our S9 champion and he's with Emo and Chuckles to discuss his victory, S9 in general and what the future holds for S10… Our favourite side-tournaments have started to kick off as well, as we cover the everything related to Tournament of Truth, Triforce Blitz (kinda), Mixed Pools and much more.

Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

 Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Dr. Stephen Fenton, author of The 5 CH Lifestyle: Lower Your Cholesterol Without Medication, Reduce Your Risk of Heart Attack and Achieve Long-term Wellness, to reveal why traditional medicine often misses the silent warning signs of heart disease. Dr. Fenton explains how the "Five CHs"—Chops, Cheese, Chips, Chicken Skin, and Chocolate—contribute to plaque buildup and why a simple CAC heart scan is more effective than standard risk calculators. Listeners will learn how to identify hidden risks, use the "Miserable Month" challenge to slash cholesterol, and adopt a holistic "Chill, Chat, and Chuckle" lifestyle to potentially reverse arterial damage and achieve lasting health.

Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Episode 4 of our NEW Gundam-inspired mecha campaign, Waltz for Eternity! This brand-new cast of characters are members of a program of mech pilots within the Cavalon Empire! Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Our Heroes square off with a face from Kremy's past... Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

 Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Episode 3 of our NEW Gundam-inspired mecha campaign, Waltz for Eternity! This brand-new cast of characters are members of a program of mech pilots within the Cavalon Empire! Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

The Krew gets fancy... Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

The conclusion of Season 9 is approaching! Emo, Chuckles and Jimbo bring you up to speed on the progression of the Main and Challenge Cup tournaments, as well as discuss racing issues and potential changes that are coming. What could all of that mean? Listen to find out!

Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Time to check out Super7 GI Joe ReAction+ Wave 7. Four new o-ring style figures including (Comic) Flash, (Cartoon) Daina, (Comic) Hydro-Viper and (Movie) Chuckles.#229 Pegwarmers Pegwarmers is the codename for toys and collectibles with high supply and low demand. Join Kevin Jones, and his team of collector commandos, as they discuss popular and not-so-popular retro and current toy brands. Check back for new episodes each Wednesday. Follow Ushttps://twitter.com/pegwarmerspodhttps://www.facebook.com/pegwarmerspod Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/pegwarmers

 Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

A dangerous past is revealed... Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Episode 2 of our NEW Gundam-inspired mecha campaign, Waltz for Eternity! This brand-new cast of characters are members of a program of mech pilots within the Cavalon Empire! Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

The Krew retreats to a "safe place"... Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Another delivery. Another legally distinct cart race. Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

A mystery unfolds for the Starlight Lounge Krew... Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

Episode 1 of our NEW Gundam-inspired mecha campaign, Waltz for Eternity! This brand-new cast of characters are members of a program of mech pilots within the Cavalon Empire! Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

We learn more about the nightclub staff turned heroes... Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt  

The Krew of the Starlight Lounge move through, what they thought to be, a regular night at the club... Neon Odyssey, our 1,400+ page Space Opera trilogy for D&D 5.5E, is coming to Kickstarter this May. Become a VIP to unlock free Neon Nights Dice and other exclusive rewards at https://avantr.is/neon-rpg-yt