Podcasts about Mutts

In this fascinating episode of the Animal Training Academy: Making Ripples podcast, host Shelly Wood sits down with Alamelu Sankaranarayanan—a KPA-certified training partner based in the San Francisco Bay Area—for a deep dive into the intersection of technology, science, and the evolving dialogue between humans and animals. Alamelu shares her remarkable journey from pursuing a PhD in computer engineering and designing microchips to finding her "true north" in the world of positive reinforcement animal training. Alamelu reflects on her roots in India, where the cultural message to stay away from street dogs eventually gave way to a profound curiosity and a secret relationship with the neighborhood packs. She discusses how these early experiences, combined with a "remarkable chain of lucky encounters," led her to the Karen Pryor Academy and Dr. Susan Friedman's Living and Learning with Animals course—experiences that helped her articulate her ethics and lead with clarity and kindness. The conversation also explores Alamelu's unique ability to marry her tech background with her passion for dogs, including her development of the Canine Rally app for competitors and her current labor of love, Woof School. Alamelu candidly shares a powerful learning moment from her certification process involving a complex 10-behavior chain with her Golden Retriever, Monty, and how a "failed" assessment became a masterclass in understanding hidden cues and behavioral repair. Together, Shelly and Alamelu explore: ✅ From Microchips to Mutts: How a career in tech informed a systematic and analytical approach to animal behavior. ✅ The Internal Compass: The life-changing experience of finding community and philosophy at Clicker Expo. ✅ Everything is on Cue: A deep dive into the idea that even "wrong" behaviors are often responses to cues we aren't aware we're giving. ✅ The Chicken Camp Comeback: How working with a new species helped break a spell of dejection and rediscovered the joy of being a learner. ✅ Husbandry and Choice: Moving from "no-choice" contingencies to honoring "yes" and "no" buttons for procedures like nail dremeling. ✅ Digital Ripples: The story behind the Canine Rally app and using technology to make dog sports more accessible. ✅ The Dialogue of Training: Why training is a constant dance of communication where the animal is cueing the handler just as much as the handler cues the animal. This episode is a celebration of the "discovery path" and the humility required to stay a student of behavior. Alamelu's story is a beautiful reminder that when we treat training as a dialogue rather than a monologue, we don't just achieve fluency—we build a partnership rooted in trust, clarity, and mutual respect. Links alamelu@woof.school

Jordan has on his good friend Steven Zang to talk about Super Impose, his short film that premiered at The Garden State Film Festival. This episode is so Jersey (shot a month ago because I've been moving). They talk about the Williams Center, Comedy, Filmmaking and so much more. Part 2 is next week! Follow Steven at @Zang_in_high_def on Instagram! Upcoming shows can be found at lnhstudios.com/shows May 15th PS It's Funny at Preservation Society Vintage Shoppe in Midland Park, NJ lnhstudios.com/shows/preservationsocietymay15 *Filmmakers!* Sign up for Sutudu, a new platform to get distribution and package your pitches to sell to investors. A platform by filmmakers for filmmakers that takes the smallest royalties from distribution deals. Check it out, you can signup for a free account to get started. https://sutudu.com/register?ref=w8nyaxaw Sessions With Mary Jane is a Cannabis infused podcast hosted by stoner comedian and filmmaker, Jordan Fried.  It features interviews from musicians, filmmakers, comedians, politicians, writers and business owners along with solo concept episodes.  While all guests do not necessarily partake, the one requirement is that they are pretty chill, man.  Listen for untold stories, how to guides, deeper dives and expanded curiosities. Your source for all things New Jersey, Hudson Valley and NYC.  New Episodes every Wednesday with exclusive bonus content. An LNH Studios podcast on the Gotham Network. Produced by the Gotham Network. Jordan Fried⁠ (⁠https://jordanfried.myportfolio.com/⁠) is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His debut comedy special and album, When The Edible Hits, is out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, X, Facebook and Vinyl.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He recently worked as the operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful episode of Sobriety, Spirituality, & Sales, co-host Alexander Ward and I sit down with Zach Skow for a raw and moving testimony of transformation. Zach shares his journey from the depths of late-stage alcoholism and a near-death experience on the streets to finding a life-saving purpose in animal advocacy. Today, he is the founder of Marley's Mutts, a non-profit dedicated to rescuing Kern County's most vulnerable shelter animals. We dive deep into the heartbreaking reality of shelter overcrowding and how Zach's organization provides a lifeline through training, rehoming, and community networking. Tune in to hear how one man's recovery sparked a mission to save thousands of lives, proving that redemption is possible for both humans and their four-legged companions.Connect & Support:Website: https://marleysmutts.org/donate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.skow?rdid=fGIOurHcdfDc3Tsm&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1Hso4hMAiK%2F

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James Duthie from TSN Hockey announced the 17 Award winners for the 2 Mutts Minor Hockey Foundation Awards for Kids in Alberta. If you heard your daughters or sons name please email send us a message via our website & we will be in touch with you for the next steps in regards to the award they won.

This week, we reach the grand finale of Mosh for Mutts month by getting Tim Tlsty of Unthroned for a riff of Osmosis Jones. Find out how we react to some taste tests of new alcohols, stereotyped germs, and zone out to a great soundtrack of 2000s hip hop and r&b. Enjoy this week's episode but as always be sure to drink/smoke along and riff responsibly!

We welcome filmmaker Vilan Trub to the podcast to talk about his new film, Mamochka. It follows a family after they find a mysterious doll. Watch it free on Tubi! https://tubitv.com/movies/100052688/mamochka?start=true&tracking=google-feed&utm_source=google-feed Preorder the bluray! https://www.moviesunlimited.com/mamochka/012233548242#:~:text=Details%20*%20Studio:Bayview%20Ent.%20*%20Release%20Date:4/14/2026.%20*%20Run%20Time:95%20minutes. Upcoming shows can be found at lnhstudios.com/shows *Filmmakers!* Sign up for Sutudu, a new platform to get distribution and package your pitches to sell to investors. A platform by filmmakers for filmmakers that takes the smallest royalties from distribution deals. Check it out, you can signup for a free account to get started. https://sutudu.com/register?ref=w8nyaxaw Sessions With Mary Jane is a Cannabis infused podcast hosted by stoner comedian and filmmaker, Jordan Fried.  It features interviews from musicians, filmmakers, comedians, politicians, writers and business owners along with solo concept episodes.  While all guests do not necessarily partake, the one requirement is that they are pretty chill, man.  Listen for untold stories, how to guides, deeper dives and expanded curiosities. Your source for all things New Jersey, Hudson Valley and NYC.  New Episodes every Wednesday with exclusive bonus content. An LNH Studios podcast on the Gotham Network. Produced by the Gotham Network. LNH Studios is a comedy and video production company based out of Rutherford, New Jersey. It is comprised of the comedy trio Late Night Hump, consisting of Reena Ezra, Jordan Fried, and Brendan O'Brien.LNH Studios focuses on producing: • Podcasts • Films • Comedy shows and series (including sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, musical improv, and variety shows) They also offer classes and workshops related to comedy and production, and their services extend to recording audio and video, and scriptwriting.  You can find more information and contact them through their website, lnhstudios.com, or by phone at +1 845-545-0284.⁠ Jordan Fried⁠ (⁠https://jordanfried.myportfolio.com/⁠) is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His debut comedy special and album, When The Edible Hits, is out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, X, Facebook and Vinyl.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He recently worked as the operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Gettin' to Know the 570, Frank talks with Michele Rhoades, owner and trainer of Mannered Mutts Dog Training in Hometown, PA, who has 30 years of experience and a team of volunteer trainers. Rhoades explains her focus on basic obedience as the foundation for all training, her willingness to take aggressive, fearful, and reactive dogs that other trainers refuse, and her balanced approach using rewards, corrections, and appropriate tools depending on the dog. She discusses matching breeds to owners' lifestyles through free pre-adoption counseling, advocating for stigmatized breeds like pit bulls and rottweilers, and emphasizing consistency, family involvement, threshold control, and safety. Rhoades also shares her raw-feeding routine, work with rescues, court advocacy for dogs, pack walks, and workshops.If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website! 

Jordan has on long time collaborator and hilarious comedian, Andreas Loizou. They talk about film, Andreas's career and what they find interesting about this artist's life. Follow Andreas https://www.instagram.com/loizou_and/ Upcoming shows can be found at lnhstudios.com/shows *Filmmakers!* Sign up for Sutudu, a new platform to get distribution and package your pitches to sell to investors. A platform by filmmakers for filmmakers that takes the smallest royalties from distribution deals. Check it out, you can signup for a free account to get started. https://sutudu.com/register?ref=w8nyaxaw Sessions With Mary Jane is a Cannabis infused podcast hosted by stoner comedian and filmmaker, Jordan Fried.  It features interviews from musicians, filmmakers, comedians, politicians, writers and business owners along with solo concept episodes.  While all guests do not necessarily partake, the one requirement is that they are pretty chill, man.  Listen for untold stories, how to guides, deeper dives and expanded curiosities. Your source for all things New Jersey, Hudson Valley and NYC.  New Episodes every Wednesday with exclusive bonus content. An LNH Studios podcast on the Gotham Network. Produced by the Gotham Network. LNH Studios is a comedy and video production company based out of Rutherford, New Jersey. It is comprised of the comedy trio Late Night Hump, consisting of Reena Ezra, Jordan Fried, and Brendan O'Brien.LNH Studios focuses on producing: • Podcasts • Films • Comedy shows and series (including sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, musical improv, and variety shows) They also offer classes and workshops related to comedy and production, and their services extend to recording audio and video, and scriptwriting.  You can find more information and contact them through their website, lnhstudios.com, or by phone at +1 845-545-0284.⁠ Jordan Fried⁠ (⁠https://jordanfried.myportfolio.com/⁠) is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His debut comedy special and album, When The Edible Hits, is out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, X, Facebook and Vinyl.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He recently worked as the operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our stories tonight speak to the magic of the Inn on the lake, a secret space behind a hidden door, coffee cake and cat companions, getting to redo a formative moment with your present day heart and mind, music and glimpses of mid-winter sun, and the hope that comes from bravely wearing your heart on your sleeve. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to ⁠The Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center⁠. They are the largest provider of free- and low-cost legal services to Michigan's vulnerable communities. They are working for a Michigan where justice does not depend on how much money you have, and where immigrants are welcomed into our communities. It's time to turn those “What Ifs” into “cha ching” with Shopify today. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at ⁠⁠shopify.com/nothingmuch Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code NOTHINGMUCH. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 

Every once in a while, you see something on TV that just makes you smile — and this was one of those moments. After spotting a heart-melting segment (yes, the one with the dogs riding a bus with assigned seats!) on Good Morning America, I knew I had to meet the woman behind it.In this joyful and inspiring episode, I sit down with Morgan Thompson, founder of Mo Mountain Mutts in Skagway, to hear how a seasonal job in Alaska turned into a full-time dog hiking, training, and viral content empire — complete with a real puppy bus.If you've ever dreamed of building a business around something you love, this one's for you.

Phil Sesemann joins Elise to break down a big couple of years of marathoning – two 2:07 performances (Amsterdam and Valencia), Olympic reflections, and the steady, linear progression that's taken him from 2:12 to the fifth fastest Brit of all time. For Phil and his coach Andrew Henderson, marathon progress is built block by block (never biting off too much), with incremental gains shaping Phil's professional career. He talks about “hedging his bets” by racing marathons close together to maximise the chance of perfect weather, and the factors that separated a smooth Amsterdam from a tougher Valencia. We get into 140-mile weeks (that's 225km!), “easy runs with purpose”, and his go-to fuelling ritual for healthy bones – a pint of chocolate Nesquik after every run. Phil shares how training with athletes like Emile Cairess has improved his own self-belief and lifted his ceiling. Plus: life as a new dad (fewer training camps and more disrupted sleep), the legendary Mileage Mutts (his dogs Eliud Kipchoge and Haile Gebrselassie), moving away from a career in medicine, his commitment to an Olympic tattoo, and what a “best ever performance” at the forthcoming London Marathon really means. -- Phil Sesemann is a professional runner sponsored by ASICS and based in Leeds, UK. He ran 2:07:11 at Valencia in 2025, which is the 5th fastest time ever by a British athlete. He represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the Paris Olympics in 2024. -- Subscribe to Run With It wherever you get your podcasts, so you don't miss a thing! -- Follow us on Instagram: @philsesemann @runwithit.pod @elisebeacom Check out Phil's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@phil_sesemann -- Intro/outro music by Dan Beacom Graphic design by Kate Scheer

Maria chats with returning guest Brian Reyngoudt, Co-Founder and Vice President of Operation K9 Beethoven, a non-profit organization that rescues shelter dogs and trains them to be service dogs for veterans!If you're a veteran and want or need a service dog, PLEASE reach out to them. You will get a dog an no cost to you!Learn more at OPERATIONK9BEETHOVEN.

This episode is the February 2026 PPG Advocacy Panel discussion and the topic is: How do we, as pet professionals, make a kinder world for pets?Your host/moderator: ⁠PPG Advocacy Task Force⁠  Chair Don HansonYour panelists: Tasha Attwood, who runs Mutts and Mischief, Dayle Pierce, & PPG operations director, Rebekah KingRelax and enjoy the discussion!

Maria talks with estate planning attorney Don Ford about a subject most of us avoid:  What will happen to our pet(s) when we're gone? With over 60% of Americans not having a will, chances are very good that there isn't a plan for your beloved 4-legged family members!Don explains what to do so your 4-legged bff doesn't wind up in a shelter when you die!

Maria chats with filmmaker Chris Walters about his documentary Artfully United, a film about art, transformation and the power of community.Chris's other passion is animal advocacy! He started The Christopher D. Walters Second Chances Fund-- CLICK HERE to learn more.Artfully United will start streaming on 2/20.  LEARN MORE!

Jordan has on podcaster and comedian, Jake Lemonade! They talk about Florida, his comedy career, odd work experiences and much more. instagram.com/jake_lemonade97 Listen to his podcast The Honky Hour https://open.spotify.com/show/7p96PxFwF7BuUy5cV9Smbtsi=5b206878618043c5 Catch Jordan Fried February 12th in Nutley, NJ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-dine-cross-the-line-dinner-drinks-dirty-jokes-tickets-1980788756492 *Filmmakers!* Sign up for Sutudu, a new platform to get distribution and package your pitches to sell to investors. A platform by filmmakers for filmmakers that takes the smallest royalties from distribution deals. Check it out, you can signup for a free account to get started. https://sutudu.com/register?ref=w8nyaxaw Sessions With Mary Jane is a Cannabis infused podcast hosted by stoner comedian and filmmaker, Jordan Fried.  It features interviews from musicians, filmmakers, comedians, politicians, writers and business owners along with solo concept episodes.  While all guests do not necessarily partake, the one requirement is that they are pretty chill, man.  Listen for untold stories, how to guides, deeper dives and expanded curiosities. Your source for all things New Jersey, Hudson Valley and NYC.  New Episodes every Wednesday with exclusive bonus content. An LNH Studios podcast on the Gotham Network. Produced by the Gotham Network. LNH Studios is a comedy and video production company based out of Rutherford, New Jersey. It is comprised of the comedy trio Late Night Hump, consisting of Reena Ezra, Jordan Fried, and Brendan O'Brien.LNH Studios focuses on producing: • Podcasts • Films • Comedy shows and series (including sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, musical improv, and variety shows) They also offer classes and workshops related to comedy and production, and their services extend to recording audio and video, and scriptwriting.  You can find more information and contact them through their website, lnhstudios.com, or by phone at +1 845-545-0284.⁠ Jordan Fried⁠ (⁠https://jordanfried.myportfolio.com/⁠) is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His debut comedy special and album, When The Edible Hits, is out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, X, Facebook and Vinyl.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He recently worked as the operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are back from our holiday hiatus with actor, filmmaker and writer, Derek Zuzunaga. He talks about all of his upcoming projects, growing up in the woods of New Jersey and his career as an actor so far. His Go Fund Me for his upcoming projects is at https://gofund.me/7428525b2 *Filmmakers!* Sign up for Sutudu, a new platform to get distribution and package your pitches to sell to investors. A platform by filmmakers for filmmakers that takes the smallest royalties from distribution deals. Check it out, you can signup for a free account to get started. https://sutudu.com/register?ref=w8nyaxaw Sessions With Mary Jane is a Cannabis infused podcast hosted by stoner comedian and filmmaker, Jordan Fried.  It features interviews from musicians, filmmakers, comedians, politicians, writers and business owners along with solo concept episodes.  While all guests do not necessarily partake, the one requirement is that they are pretty chill, man.  Listen for untold stories, how to guides, deeper dives and expanded curiosities. Your source for all things New Jersey, Hudson Valley and NYC.  New Episodes every Wednesday with exclusive bonus content. An LNH Studios podcast on the Gotham Network. Produced by the Gotham Network. LNH Studios is a comedy and video production company based out of Rutherford, New Jersey. It is comprised of the comedy trio Late Night Hump, consisting of Reena Ezra, Jordan Fried, and Brendan O'Brien.LNH Studios focuses on producing: • Podcasts • Films • Comedy shows and series (including sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, musical improv, and variety shows) They also offer classes and workshops related to comedy and production, and their services extend to recording audio and video, and scriptwriting.  You can find more information and contact them through their website, lnhstudios.com, or by phone at +1 845-545-0284.⁠ Jordan Fried⁠ (⁠https://jordanfried.myportfolio.com/⁠) is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His debut comedy special and album, When The Edible Hits, is out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, X, Facebook and Vinyl.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He recently worked as the operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria chats with returning guest Marie Geerman about her 30 years of rescuing pups from Aruba, as well as homing dogs and cats in the states! Learn about the spaying/neutering in Aruba, and all she's been doing (in spite of the recent hurdles from the CDC) plus Aruba Flight Volunteers and New Life For Paws.You can help! Foster; be a flight volunteer; adopt, donate:  NEWLIFEFORPAWS.

Hear all about it! 'Mutts' creator Patrick McDonnell returns to share about his book tour, being admitted to the Harvey Kurtzman Hall of Fame, and what he hopes to get out attending Lake Como Comic Art Festival in April! Learn about Mutts and Patrick McDonnell: https://mutts.com/Learn about Lake Como: https://www.lccaf.com/

The Legendary cartoonist of MUTTS, the comic strip Charles Schulz once said was “the last great strip of the 20th Century,” stops by to talk about Charles Schulz, the craft of cartooning, comics history and more in this fun conversation. Don't miss it! For more about Patrick visit MUTTS.com Transcript available at UnpackingPeanuts.com Unpacking Peanuts is copyright Jimmy Gownley, Michael Cohen, Harold Buchholz, and Liz Sumner. Produced and edited by Liz Sumner. Music by Michael Cohen. Additional voiceover by Aziza Shukralla Clark.  For more from the show follow @unpackpeanuts on Instagram and Threads, and @unpackingpeanuts on Facebook, Blue Sky, and YouTube. For more about Jimmy, Michael, and Harold, visit unpackingpeanuts.com.   Thanks for listening.

We welcome back Jose Velez for our last podcast of the year. Jose was one of the original guests on Sessions With Mary Jane, and now he's back to talk about his vinyl DJing, NYC, sports and much more.instagram.com/valezonvinyl *Filmmakers!* Sign up for Sutudu, a new platform to get distribution and package your pitches to sell to investors. A platform by filmmakers for filmmakers that takes the smallest royalties from distribution deals. Check it out, you can signup for a free account to get started. https://sutudu.com/register?ref=w8nyaxaw Sessions With Mary Jane is a Cannabis infused podcast hosted by stoner comedian and filmmaker, Jordan Fried.  It features interviews from musicians, filmmakers, comedians, politicians, writers and business owners along with solo concept episodes.  While all guests do not necessarily partake, the one requirement is that they are pretty chill, man.  Listen for untold stories, how to guides, deeper dives and expanded curiosities. Your source for all things New Jersey, Hudson Valley and NYC.  New Episodes every Wednesday with exclusive bonus content. An LNH Studios podcast on the Gotham Network. Produced by the Gotham Network. LNH Studios is a comedy and video production company based out of Rutherford, New Jersey. It is comprised of the comedy trio Late Night Hump, consisting of Reena Ezra, Jordan Fried, and Brendan O'Brien.LNH Studios focuses on producing: • Podcasts • Films • Comedy shows and series (including sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, musical improv, and variety shows) They also offer classes and workshops related to comedy and production, and their services extend to recording audio and video, and scriptwriting.  You can find more information and contact them through their website, lnhstudios.com, or by phone at +1 845-545-0284.⁠ Jordan Fried⁠ (⁠https://jordanfried.myportfolio.com/⁠) is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His debut comedy special and album, When The Edible Hits, is out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, X, Facebook and Vinyl.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He recently worked as the operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria chats with one of her favorite guests, MUTTS creator Patrick McDonnell!Patrick took a few minutes from his book tour to chat about The Gift of Everything and The Gift of Nothing (20th Anniversary edition with a new cover!) Book Tour, plus all that he's been doing!Patrick and his wife Karen do so much for charities (check it out HERE) plusthe Shop of " MUTTS stuff" is perfect this time of year!Patrick has new ideas that he'll be working on so you can count on him returning!Visit the shop and learn more:  MUTTS!

Maria chats with Russ Fincher, former FBI agent and first responder whose service dog Jethro was trained by the NY Islanders, part of America's Vet Dogs "Puppy With a Purpose" program.Jethro is the fourth Isanders dog; America's Vet Dogs also has puppies training with The Jets and The Mets!Hear how Jethro helps Russ with his ptsd and so much more!To learn about America's Vet Dogs and all they do, including how to donate: VETDOGS.ORG.

Obi O'Brien joins the podcast to talk about her comedy career, growing up in NYC and much more.Catch a show by going to instagram.com/sayhiobi Upcoming Shows 12.20.25 | Bergenfield, NJ | Jordan Fried at Tommy Fox's | 7 PM https://onthestage.tickets/show/chip-ambrogio/69263dc008e4d41d69a9ac3f/tickets#/productions-view 12.21.25 | Paterson, NJ | Jordan Fried at Prototype 237 | 7 PM *Filmmakers!* Sign up for Sutudu, a new platform to get distribution and package your pitches to sell to investors. A platform by filmmakers for filmmakers that takes the smallest royalties from distribution deals. Check it out, you can signup for a free account to get started. https://sutudu.com/register?ref=w8nyaxaw Sessions With Mary Jane is a Cannabis infused podcast hosted by stoner comedian and filmmaker, Jordan Fried.  It features interviews from musicians, filmmakers, comedians, politicians, writers and business owners along with solo concept episodes.  While all guests do not necessarily partake, the one requirement is that they are pretty chill, man.  Listen for untold stories, how to guides, deeper dives and expanded curiosities. Your source for all things New Jersey, Hudson Valley and NYC.  New Episodes every Wednesday with exclusive bonus content. An LNH Studios podcast on the Gotham Network. Produced by the Gotham Network. LNH Studios is a comedy and video production company based out of Rutherford, New Jersey. It is comprised of the comedy trio Late Night Hump, consisting of Reena Ezra, Jordan Fried, and Brendan O'Brien.LNH Studios focuses on producing: • Podcasts • Films • Comedy shows and series (including sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, musical improv, and variety shows) They also offer classes and workshops related to comedy and production, and their services extend to recording audio and video, and scriptwriting.  You can find more information and contact them through their website, lnhstudios.com, or by phone at +1 845-545-0284.⁠ Jordan Fried⁠ (⁠https://jordanfried.myportfolio.com/⁠) is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His debut comedy special and album, When The Edible Hits, is out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, X, Facebook and Vinyl.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He recently worked as the operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria chats with author and co-founder of the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, Dexter Patterson, about his book Birds of the Great Lakes! A "mighty book" as Dexter calls it filled with photos, info, and fun facts about birds of the Great Lakes, many of which can be seen across the country!It's a perfect stocking stuffer!Learn about Dexter, birding, and more plus you can get the book too at WISCOBIRDER.COM.

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Patrick Golden joins the podcast to talk about EVERYTHING! We talk about our upcoming shows, beginnings in comedy, stories from the past and more. Listen to this gem and share with friends. Upcoming Shows 12.5.25 | Carlstadt, NJ | Junk Mail Improv at Bolero Snort Brewery | 8 PM | lnhstudios.com/shows/bolerosnortdecember5 12.7.25 | New York, NY | Jordan Fried at The Comedy Shop | 2 PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-arms-comedy-tickets-1971407691474?aff=oddtdtcreator 12.20.25 | Bergenfield, NJ | Jordan Fried at Tommy Fox's *Filmmakers!* Sign up for Sutudu, a new platform to get distribution and package your pitches to sell to investors. A platform by filmmakers for filmmakers that takes the smallest royalties from distribution deals. Check it out, you can signup for a free account to get started. https://sutudu.com/register?ref=w8nyaxaw Sessions With Mary Jane is a Cannabis infused podcast hosted by stoner comedian and filmmaker, Jordan Fried.  It features interviews from musicians, filmmakers, comedians, politicians, writers and business owners along with solo concept episodes.  While all guests do not necessarily partake, the one requirement is that they are pretty chill, man.  Listen for untold stories, how to guides, deeper dives and expanded curiosities. Your source for all things New Jersey, Hudson Valley and NYC.  New Episodes every Wednesday with exclusive bonus content. An LNH Studios podcast on the Gotham Network. Produced by the Gotham Network. LNH Studios is a comedy and video production company based out of Rutherford, New Jersey. It is comprised of the comedy trio Late Night Hump, consisting of Reena Ezra, Jordan Fried, and Brendan O'Brien.LNH Studios focuses on producing: • Podcasts • Films • Comedy shows and series (including sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, musical improv, and variety shows) They also offer classes and workshops related to comedy and production, and their services extend to recording audio and video, and scriptwriting.  You can find more information and contact them through their website, lnhstudios.com, or by phone at +1 845-545-0284.⁠ Jordan Fried⁠ (⁠https://jordanfried.myportfolio.com/⁠) is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His debut comedy special and album, When The Edible Hits, is out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, X, Facebook and Vinyl.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He recently worked as the operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sorry to inform you, friends, but it's December already. The gift-giving season is here, and with it, if you're at all like us, a month filled with tremendous anxiety. We may love putting together a Comic Book Holiday Gift Guide, but we stress profusely over the actual process of selecting and distributing gifts to our friends and family. Thankfully, just in time, we spoke with Mutts cartoonist Patrick McDonnell about his latest book, The Gift of Everything, which truly helped us center ourselves during a tumultuous moment. Patrick McDonnell is one of our great living cartoonists. For more than thirty years, he has put everything of himself into his comic strip Mutts. It's where he goes to understand the world around him, using characters like Mooch and Earl to contextualize what's happening outside his panels and inside his very being. Reading his work, you get the impression that he's figured something out that you have not, but is that actually the case? We get to the heart of everything in today's conversation. The Gift of Everything is out now from Little, Brown and Company. It's a spiritual sequel to McDonnell's The Gift of Nothing, which was published twenty years ago. It tells the desperate story of Mooch searching for the perfect gift for his pal Earl, and discovering exactly that, but not in the manner he expected. Follow Mutts on Instagram, and sign up for the Daily Mutts strip HERE. This Week's Sponsors Are you ready to face the future? Look no further than 2000 AD – it's the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Every week 2000 AD brings the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper and more! Get a print subscription to 2000 AD, and it'll arrive at your mailbox every week, and your first issue is free. You'll also receive the HUNDRED PAGE 2000 AD Christmas Special this December at no extra cost! Or, subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! This Winter, from IDW Publishing, the Heroes in a Half-Shell take on the King of the Monsters! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #1 crashes into comic shops on November 12th. Written by Godzilla Kei-Sei Scribe Tim Seeley and illustrated by the brilliant Turtle artist behind the Nightwatcher series, as well as the Stranger Things/TMNT crossover, Fero Pe, this new series finally brings two of our favorite franchises together. How can this reptilian miracle be?  Long before the organization was corrupted by Shredder, the Foot Clan's original purpose was to save Japan from Kaiju! Now, in the present day, Godzilla and its fellow monsters have reappeared. Not only is the Foot not prepared to stop them…it would seem Shredder himself is behind the attacks! The Turtles are always crossing over into rad nerd realms, but this one might be the king crossover of them all.  Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics A CBCC Tribute to Lisa's Father Previously on CBCC: Patrick McDonnell on Guard Dog Watch Patrick McDonnell Inducted into the Harvey Hall of Fame Comic Book Film Club: 30 Days of Night at the Alamo Drafthouse Winchester on 12/14 Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

National Mutt day. Entertainment from 1987. Oldest synagog in US, Biggest sinkhole in US, Ford Model A went on sale, United Arab Emirates formed. Todays birthdays - Maria Callas, Dan Butler, Lucy Liu, Nelly Furtado, Britney Spears. Desi Arnaz died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran     https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Like my dog - Billy CurringtonTime of my life - Bill Medley  Jennifer WarnesSomebody lied - Ricky Fan SheltonBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Casta Diva - Maria CallasI'm like a bird - Nelly FurtadoBaby one more time - Britney SpearsExit - Break up before Christmas - Corey Hunt & the Wise     https://coreyhuntandthewise.com/countryundergroundradio.comHistory & Factoids about today webpage

Jordan Fried does a solo ep to talk about his thoughts on AI and its future. *Filmmakers!* Sign up for Sutudu, a new platform to get distribution and package your pitches to sell to investors. A platform by filmmakers for filmmakers that takes the smallest royalties from distribution deals. Check it out, you can signup for a free account to get started. https://sutudu.com/register?ref=w8nyaxaw Upcoming Shows 12.7.25 | New York, NY | Jordan Fried at The Comedy Shop | 2 PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-arms-comedy-tickets-1971407691474?aff=oddtdtcreator 12.20.25 | Bergenfield, NJ | Jordan Fried at Tommy Fox's Sessions With Mary Jane is a Cannabis infused podcast hosted by stoner comedian and filmmaker, Jordan Fried.  It features interviews from musicians, filmmakers, comedians, politicians, writers and business owners along with solo concept episodes.  While all guests do not necessarily partake, the one requirement is that they are pretty chill, man.  Listen for untold stories, how to guides, deeper dives and expanded curiosities. Your source for all things New Jersey, Hudson Valley and NYC.  New Episodes every Wednesday with exclusive bonus content. An LNH Studios podcast on the Gotham Network. Produced by the Gotham Network. LNH Studios is a comedy and video production company based out of Rutherford, New Jersey. It is comprised of the comedy trio Late Night Hump, consisting of Reena Ezra, Jordan Fried, and Brendan O'Brien.LNH Studios focuses on producing: • Podcasts • Films • Comedy shows and series (including sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, musical improv, and variety shows) They also offer classes and workshops related to comedy and production, and their services extend to recording audio and video, and scriptwriting.  You can find more information and contact them through their website, lnhstudios.com, or by phone at +1 845-545-0284.⁠ Jordan Fried⁠ (⁠https://jordanfried.myportfolio.com/⁠) is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His debut comedy special and album, When The Edible Hits, is out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, X, Facebook and Vinyl.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He recently worked as the operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria chats with returning guest Victoria Shaffer, CEO & Founder of Pup Culture Rescue.Based in Pasadena, Pup Culture Rescue is a female-founded non-profit who has rescued and homed over 1300 dogs! They recently went through a challenge with distemper and parvo "the Pup-demic" as they call it, and can really use any help financially.Click here to donate or volunteer, and follow Pup Culture Rescue on Instagram.

Juan Saliba joins the podcast before he shoots his debut short film, The Midnight Screening. He talks about his life, filmmaking journey and the process leading up to his short. As of this release, principal photography has wrapped. Look for it at film festivals in 2026/2027! Follow instagram.com/thchosenjuan instagram.com/themidnightscreeningshortfilm Upcoming Shows 11.19.25 | Pearl River, NY | Jordan Fried at Uncle Tommy's Tavern | 7 PM | Free 12.5.25 | Carlstadt, NJ | Junk Mail Improv Holiday Spectacular at Bolero Snort | 8 PM 12.7.25 | New York, NY | Jordan Fried at The Comedy Shop | 2 PM 12.20.25 | Bergenfield, NJ | Jordan Fried at Tommy Fox's Sessions With Mary Jane is a Cannabis infused podcast hosted by stoner comedian and filmmaker, Jordan Fried.  It features interviews from musicians, filmmakers, comedians, politicians, writers and business owners along with solo concept episodes.  While all guests do not necessarily partake, the one requirement is that they are pretty chill, man.  Listen for untold stories, how to guides, deeper dives and expanded curiosities. Your source for all things New Jersey, Hudson Valley and NYC.  New Episodes every Wednesday with exclusive bonus content. An LNH Studios podcast on the Gotham Network. Produced by the Gotham Network. LNH Studios is a comedy and video production company based out of Rutherford, New Jersey. It is comprised of the comedy trio Late Night Hump, consisting of Reena Ezra, Jordan Fried, and Brendan O'Brien.LNH Studios focuses on producing: • Podcasts • Films • Comedy shows and series (including sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, musical improv, and variety shows) They also offer classes and workshops related to comedy and production, and their services extend to recording audio and video, and scriptwriting.  You can find more information and contact them through their website, lnhstudios.com, or by phone at +1 845-545-0284.⁠ Jordan Fried⁠ (⁠https://jordanfried.myportfolio.com/⁠) is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His debut comedy special and album, When The Edible Hits, is out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, X, Facebook and Vinyl.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He recently worked as the operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ.

This week we have Aleko Giatrakis of Junk Mail Improv! He talks about his life as a visual artist, getting into comedy and live between the Hudson Valley and NYC. Follow him at instagram.com/alekogia and see him this Saturday at The Montclair Comedy Festival 11.15.25 at 5 PM at The DiRasa House for Diversified Arts and 12.5.25 at Bolero Snort Brewery at 8 PM. Upcoming Shows 11.15.25 | Montclair, NJ | Junk Mail Improv at The Montclair Comedy Festival | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/montclair-comedy-festival-bits-pieces-improv-showcase-tickets-181117418373911.18.25 | New York, NY | Jordan Fried at St. Marks Comedy Club | 9:30 PM https://www.tixr.com/groups/stmarkscomedyclub/events/very-good-comedy-show-164306 12.5.25 | Carlstadt, NJ | Junk Mail Improv at Bolero Snort | 8 PM | lnhstudios.com/shows/bolerosnortdecember5 12.6.25 | Port Jervis, NY | Jordan Fried in Port Jervis | https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6731703 | 6 PM & 8 PM12.7.25 | New York, NY | Jordan Fried at The Comedy Shop | 2 PM Sessions With Mary Jane is a Cannabis infused podcast hosted by stoner comedian and filmmaker, Jordan Fried.  It features interviews from musicians, filmmakers, comedians, politicians, writers and business owners along with solo concept episodes.  While all guests do not necessarily partake, the one requirement is that they are pretty chill, man.  Listen for untold stories, how to guides, deeper dives and expanded curiosities. Your source for all things New Jersey, Hudson Valley and NYC.  New Episodes every Wednesday with exclusive bonus content. An LNH Studios podcast on the Gotham Network. Produced by the Gotham Network. LNH Studios is a comedy and video production company based out of Rutherford, New Jersey. It is comprised of the comedy trio Late Night Hump, consisting of Reena Ezra, Jordan Fried, and Brendan O'Brien.LNH Studios focuses on producing: • Podcasts • Films • Comedy shows and series (including sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, musical improv, and variety shows) They also offer classes and workshops related to comedy and production, and their services extend to recording audio and video, and scriptwriting.  You can find more information and contact them through their website, lnhstudios.com, or by phone at +1 845-545-0284.⁠ Jordan Fried⁠ (⁠https://jordanfried.myportfolio.com/⁠) is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His debut comedy special and album, When The Edible Hits, is out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, X, Facebook and Vinyl.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He recently worked as the operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ.

Maria chats with Warrior Canine Connection's Mar Leifeld, Assistant Director of MBTR--Mission Based Trauma Recovery--programs.  They discuss how veterans with PTSD help train puppies to become service dogs for veterans who need one. Warrior Canine Connection says: "One dog can help more than 80 warriors" so give a listen and learn! (This is their third time on Maria's Mutts & Stuff!)To find out how YOU can help CLICK HERE!

Maria chats with Co-Director and Producer Vicki Topaz and Director MIchael Collins about their documentary By My Side; the story of three veterans suffering from PTSD and how their service dogs gave them back their life.  By My Side has been in 46 film festivals and has won 16 awards (with more to come I'm sure!)To learn more about the film, bymyside.comIf you would like to host a screening of the documentary Click Here.Click HERE to watch the film.

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Maria chats with returning guests Adrienne, Ursula and Jane to talk about Nylabone's 70th birthday!!(Today's the day November 4th!)They discuss 70 years of chew happiness; the CHEWS for Good campaign; their partnerships especially with Best Friends Animal Society; how you can donate a chew AND how you can win prizes and so much more!Learn more at NYLABONE.COM!CLICK HERE for Info on NYLABONECARES!

Maria chats with global activist and journalist Nina Jackel, the founder of Lady Freethinker, the international non-profit animal protection organization. Their mission is to end pet abandonment; expose puppy mills; advocate for animal legislation and so much more!!Learn more at LADYFREETHINKER.

This week we have Comedian, Professional fighter and Politician Eddy Rolon (@eddyrolon73) on the podcast. He talks about New Jersey Politics, Classic fight stories, his medical journey and comedy. Catch Eddy at a show by following him on instagram.Upcoming Shows11.15.25 | Montclair, NJ | Junk Mail Improv at The Montclair Comedy Festival | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/montclair-comedy-festival-bits-pieces-improv-showcase-tickets-181117418373912.5.25 | Carlstadt, NJ | Junk Mail Improv at Bolero Snort | Details to come12.6.25 | Port Jervis, NY | Jordan Fried in Port Jervis | https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6731703Sessions With Mary Jane is a Cannabis infused podcast hosted by stoner comedian and filmmaker, Jordan Fried.  It features interviews from musicians, filmmakers, comedians, politicians, writers and business owners along with solo concept episodes.  While all guests do not necessarily partake, the one requirement is that they are pretty chill, man.  Listen for untold stories, how to guides, deeper dives and expanded curiosities. Your source for all things New Jersey, Hudson Valley and NYC.  New Episodes every Wednesday with exclusive bonus content. An LNH Studios podcast on the Gotham Network. Produced by the Gotham Network.LNH Studios is a comedy and video production company based out of Rutherford, New Jersey. It is comprised of the comedy trio Late Night Hump, consisting of Reena Ezra, Jordan Fried, and Brendan O'Brien.LNH Studios focuses on producing: • Podcasts • Films • Comedy shows and series (including sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, musical improv, and variety shows)They also offer classes and workshops related to comedy and production, and their services extend to recording audio and video, and scriptwriting. You can find more information and contact them through their website, lnhstudios.com, or by phone at +1 845-545-0284.⁠Jordan Fried⁠ (⁠https://jordanfried.myportfolio.com/⁠) is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His debut comedy special and album, When The Edible Hits, is out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, X, Facebook and Vinyl.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He recently worked as the operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ.

Maria chats with host and producer Gemma Smith about Catbaret Presents:  Meowloween, a one-night-only cat-themed variety show on Halloween (Friday 10/31) at Caveat (21A Clinton St in NYC)!It's a variety show with comedy, music and burlesque! Wear a costume, there are prizes!(Weruva is sponsoring the show and donating to RESCUE NYC.For tickets:  catbaretshow.com.

Jordan has on the Senior Advisor to the NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission, David Schoner, to talk about all of the exciting things going on in production in the Garden State. They talk about his film origins, growing up in Jersey, love outside of film and where to get a bite to eat.Upcoming Shows10.25.25 | Rutherford, NJ | Jordan Fried at The Williams Center opening for Divorce Diaries | 7 PM | ⁠Tickets Here⁠11.15.25 | Montclair, NJ | Junk Mail Improv at The Montclair Comedy Festival12.6.25 | Port Jervis, NY | Jordan Fried in Port JervisSessions With Mary Jane is a Cannabis infused podcast hosted by stoner comedian and filmmaker, Jordan Fried.  It features interviews from musicians, filmmakers, comedians, politicians, writers and business owners along with solo concept episodes.  While all guests do not necessarily partake, the one requirement is that they are pretty chill, man.  Listen for untold stories, how to guides, deeper dives and expanded curiosities. Your source for all things New Jersey, Hudson Valley and NYC.  New Episodes every Wednesday with exclusive bonus content. An LNH Studios podcast on the Gotham Network. Produced by the Gotham Network.LNH Studios is a comedy and video production company based out of Rutherford, New Jersey. It is comprised of the comedy trio Late Night Hump, consisting of Reena Ezra, Jordan Fried, and Brendan O'Brien.LNH Studios focuses on producing: • Podcasts • Films • Comedy shows and series (including sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, musical improv, and variety shows)They also offer classes and workshops related to comedy and production, and their services extend to recording audio and video, and scriptwriting. You can find more information and contact them through their website, lnhstudios.com, or by phone at +1 845-545-0284.⁠Jordan Fried⁠ (⁠https://jordanfried.myportfolio.com/⁠) is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His debut comedy special and album, When The Edible Hits, is out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, X, Facebook and Vinyl.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He recently worked as the operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ.

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSNYCC News!Marvel reveals!Spidery: NYCC 2025: 'Amazing Spider-Man and his Venomous Friends' panel reveals art and story detailsMarvel unleashes 'Death Spiral, a deadly new Spider-Man/Venom crossoverX-Men panel Next Big Thing revealsDC reveals!DC Vertigo and some more detailAbsolute Catwoman: Selina Kyle as the Batman of the Absolute Universe, and SirensWTF DC Comics?!DC KO scoopsFound out about some fights, but also…Next Level and BatwomanLogan's bloodiest stories coming in Marvel's new 'Black, White & Blood' seriesGodzilla takes his rampage to the stars in 'Godzilla: Infinity Roar' out February 2026Post Malone's 'Big Rig' returns in 2026 with 'Book 2: Damned'Jason Aaron brings Thundarr the barbarian to comics for the first time ever in 2026Gargoyles and Darkwing Duck collide in first ever disney comics crossover eventBen 10 comics are back, and the original creators are making it “Ultimate”Thundercats comics head into the future in 2026 with shocking revelations in ‘Lost in Time'Oni Press just dropped a brand-new logo ahead of NYCC 2025Matt Kindt brings Flux House to Oni Press with new comics and full media empireIDW Dark unleashing four chilling new horror series in 2026Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen unleash 'Crowbound', a blood-soaked dark fantasy revenge epicTOP 50 COMICS - SEPTEMBER 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Amazing X-Men (2025) #1 (Jed MacKay, Mahmud Asrar)Creepshow (2022): Super Creepshow Special (Various)Alex:​​DC KO (Scott Snyder, Javi Fernandez)Binary #1 (Stephanie Phillips, Giada Belviso)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: DC KO (Scott Snyder, Javi Fernandez)Dave: Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween (2024) #9 (Chris Samnee)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Absolute Flash #8 (Lemire, Moore) & New Gods #11 (Ram V, Denys Cowen)Dave: Yuletide (More info)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Sonja Reborn #2 (Stuart Sayge) OR THIS!Alex: Rogue Storm #1 (Ivan Talavera Variant)Interview: Patrick McDonnell  - The Gift of Everything out October 7Check out:https://mutts.com/pages/patrickmcdonnellart-superheroWhat inspired you to return to Mooch and Earl's gift-giving adventures 20 years later in The Gift of Everything?The Heart of the StoryAt its core, this book celebrates gratitude and the joy of being alive. Why do you think themes of thankfulness and simplicity resonate so deeply with children — and adults?Crafting in RhymeThis story uses a joyful rhyming style. What draws you to rhyme as a storytelling device, and what challenges or delights come with writing in verse?Holiday SpiritYou've said you've always loved the holiday season. What specific memories or traditions helped shape the spirit of The Gift of Everything?Mooch & Earl's Timeless AppealMooch and Earl have been beloved characters in MUTTS for decades. What do you think it is about their personalities that allows them to connect so effortlessly with readers across generations?From Page to StageSeveral of your works, including The Gift of Nothing and Me…Jane, have been adapted as musicals at the Kennedy Center. How does it feel to see your stories reimagined in another medium?Visual StorytellingYour illustrations have a deceptively simple elegance. How do you balance keeping the art playful for children while also layering in emotion and meaning for older readers?Longevity and LegacyMUTTS has been running for 30 years and has inspired praise from legends like Charles Schulz and Jane Goodall. Looking back, how do you see your evolution as both a cartoonist and a children's book author?Fun/Silly Question: If Mooch and Earl were invited to a holiday gift exchange in real life, what do you think each of them would bring — and what would they secretly hope to get?

Jordan Has on filmmaker and artist Matthew Zeitoun on the podcast to talk about The Patersonian, Open Film Screenings, Prototype and much more.Follow him instagram.com/matthewzeitounOpen Film Screeningshttps://www.instagram.com/openfilmscreenings/?hl=enhttps://thepatersonian.substack.com/aboutUpcoming Shows10.25.25 | Rutherford, NJ | Jordan Fried at The Williams Center opening for Divorce Diaries | 7 PM | ⁠Tickets Here⁠11.15.25 | Montclair, NJ | Junk Mail Improv at The Montclair Comedy Festival12.6.25 | Port Jervis, NY | Jordan Fried in Port JervisSessions With Mary Jane is a Cannabis infused podcast hosted by stoner comedian and filmmaker, Jordan Fried.  It features interviews from musicians, filmmakers, comedians, politicians, writers and business owners along with solo concept episodes.  While all guests do not necessarily partake, the one requirement is that they are pretty chill, man.  Listen for untold stories, how to guides, deeper dives and expanded curiosities. Your source for all things New Jersey, Hudson Valley and NYC.  New Episodes every Wednesday with exclusive bonus content. An LNH Studios podcast on the Gotham Network. Produced by the Gotham Network.LNH Studios is a comedy and video production company based out of Rutherford, New Jersey. It is comprised of the comedy trio Late Night Hump, consisting of Reena Ezra, Jordan Fried, and Brendan O'Brien.LNH Studios focuses on producing: • Podcasts • Films • Comedy shows and series (including sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, musical improv, and variety shows)They also offer classes and workshops related to comedy and production, and their services extend to recording audio and video, and scriptwriting. You can find more information and contact them through their website, lnhstudios.com, or by phone at +1 845-545-0284.⁠Jordan Fried⁠ (⁠https://jordanfried.myportfolio.com/⁠) is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His debut comedy special and album, When The Edible Hits, is out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, X, Facebook and Vinyl.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He recently worked as the operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ.

It is a Tuesday Treat dear listeners. Josh is joined by renowned cartoonist Patrick McDonnell, creator of the beloved comic strip "Mutts", to discuss his new children's book 'The Gift of Everything', and the 20th anniversary of 'The Gift of Nothing'.

In this powerful episode of the Mike Drop Podcast, Mike sits down with Zach Skow, founder of Marley's Mutts and the Positive Change prison-dog program. What begins with the chaos of evacuating nearly 300 animals during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan unfolds into Zach's raw story of addiction, survival, and redemption. From a troubled childhood to end-stage liver failure at 28, Zach was given 90 days to live. Saved by his bond with dogs, he rebuilt his life through sobriety, whole foods, and purpose. His recovery sparked Marley's Mutts, a movement that rescues animals, transforms prisons, and helped Kern County achieve no-kill status. Together, Mike and Zach tackle the shelter crisis, breeding pitfalls, and the power of community education. Vulnerable, unflinching, and inspiring, this episode is a testament to second chances and leading with purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matty Stolpe has been in bands since he was a kid. From working with The Moms to his new project Original+, we cover his entire career and life in Jersey. Catch him at a show near you. instagram.com/mattystolpeUpcoming LNH Studios Shows at lnhstudios.com/shows9.27.25 | Peekskill, NY | Junk Mail Improv at The Artist's Space | 7 PM | $15 | ⁠Tickets Here⁠9.27.25 | Paterson, NJ | Jordan Fried at Prototype Paterson's 5 Year Anniversary | 5 PM | ⁠Tickets Here⁠10.25.25 | Rutherford, NJ | Jordan Fried at The Williams Center opening for Divorce Diaries | 7 PM | ⁠Tickets Here⁠Sessions With Mary Jane is a Cannabis infused podcast hosted by stoner comedian and filmmaker, Jordan Fried.  It features interviews from musicians, filmmakers, comedians, politicians, writers and business owners along with solo concept episodes.  While all guests do not necessarily partake, the one requirement is that they are pretty chill, man.  Listen for untold stories, how to guides, deeper dives and expanded curiosities. Your source for all things New Jersey, Hudson Valley and NYC.  New Episodes every Wednesday with exclusive bonus content. An LNH Studios podcast on the Gotham Network. Produced by the Gotham Network.LNH Studios is a comedy and video production company based out of Rutherford, New Jersey. It is comprised of the comedy trio Late Night Hump, consisting of Reena Ezra, Jordan Fried, and Brendan O'Brien.LNH Studios focuses on producing: • Podcasts • Films • Comedy shows and series (including sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, musical improv, and variety shows)They also offer classes and workshops related to comedy and production, and their services extend to recording audio and video, and scriptwriting. You can find more information and contact them through their website, lnhstudios.com, or by phone at +1 845-545-0284.⁠Jordan Fried⁠ (⁠https://jordanfried.myportfolio.com/⁠) is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His debut comedy special and album, When The Edible Hits, is out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, X, Facebook and Vinyl.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He recently worked as the operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ.

Unleashed: The Political News Hour with Nate Cain – In this explosive episode of *Unleashed! The Political News Hour*, Nate Cain dives into corruption, voter fraud, and human trafficking shaking America. From Gov. Pritzker's moles inside the Trump administration to AG Pam Bondi's fight against child trafficking cartels, plus insights from Phani Mantravadi and Craig “Sawman” Sawyer, it's an unfiltered hour of hard truths...

Here's what to expect on the podcast:Zach's inspiring journey of transformation and healingThe life-changing power of the human–animal bondThe unwavering love and support of Zach's fatherPrograms offering hope and second chances for people and petsAn extraordinary mission to save 300 animals from AfghanistanAnd so much more! About Zach:Zach Skow is the founder of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue and co-creator of the Pawsitive Change Prison Program, initiatives dedicated to saving dogs and transforming lives. After his own recovery from end-stage liver disease, Zach discovered the healing power of the human-animal bond and committed his life to rescuing dogs and creating second chances for both people and pets. Through Marley's Mutts, he has saved thousands of dogs from euthanasia, and through Pawsitive Change, he has partnered incarcerated individuals with rescue dogs to teach training, compassion, and responsibility. Zach's work is rooted in the belief that everyone—two- or four-legged—deserves love, purpose, and a chance to thrive.Connect with Zach Skow!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachskow/Caravita Foundation: https://www.caravitafoundation.org/----- If you're struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor, BetterHelp.Visit https://betterhelp.com/candicesnyder for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy.*This is a paid promotionIf you are in the United States and in crisis, or any other person may be in danger -Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Dial 988----- Connect with Candice Snyder!Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdrPassion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxationClick this link to receive your FREE TRIAL to The Greenhouse Communityhttps://www.thegreenhousecommunity.com/checkout/the-greenhouse-membership?affiliate_code=11e889

Wildlife Watch: Ring's Rip-Roaring Ring-In of Aussie Animals.  Vacuum's Vivid Vanishing: Robo-Runner Runs Rogue.  Power Packed Performance: EcoFlow's Rapid Recharge Revolution.  Dissolvable Designs: 3D-Printed PCB Prototypes for Plastic-Friendly Prototyping.  Spreadsheet Showdown: Spreadsheet-Savvy Stars Scrutinise Excel Excellence.  Robot Rhapsody or Human Hands? Hyundai's High-Tech, Human-Hearted Hub.  Plug-in Popularity or Progress Problem? PHEVs Power Past Predictions.  Dog Recon-struction: Digitial Dogs Dashing into the Digital Domain.  Mars Mutts: LASSIE's Legged Lab-rador Learning Lunar and Martian Landscapes.