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Barking Mad Podcast
We’re leaving the fluff at home to bring you no-nonsense commentary, fresh insights, and bold predictions about all things pet care. Whether you’re a pet parent, an industry professional, or a veterinary expert, Barking Mad promises you the conversations you crave from pet experts everywhere.
Episodes
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Trends to Watch in 2025, Part 2: Alternative Proteins for Pets
Would you feed your pet bugs? What about lab-grown meat? How about a vegan diet? From insect protein to cultivated meats and beyond, we’re exploring the…
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Trends to Watch in 2025, Part 1: Sustainable Ingredient Sourcing
Happy New Year! As we ring in 2025 together, we’re bringing you the top five pet care trends to watch in the coming year, from sustainable initiatives and…
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From Seed to Success: How Saeed Amidi Built an Entrepreneurial Engine in Silicon Valley
Ever wondered how startups turn bold ideas into industry-shaping innovations? In this episode, we team up with Plug and Play, a global accelerator powerhouse…
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Silent Mutations: What Your Pet’s DNA Isn’t Telling You
Pet health isn’t always an inside job—genetic makeup matters, but so do environmental factors like lifestyle and diet. In this episode of Barking Mad, we’re…
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Keep Calm: A Pet Parent’s Guide to Managing Noise Phobias in Dogs
Loud noises like fireworks, thunderstorms, and even construction can turn celebrations into nightmares for pets that suffer from noise phobias. Luckily, there…
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No Dog Left Behind: Honoring The Unsung Heroes of America’s Military
This Veterans' Day, join us for a moving episode about America’s four-legged warriors—military working dogs, or MWDs. These unsung heroes serve on the…
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A Mountain, or a Molehill? What Science Really Says About The Incidence of DCM
When the FDA sounded the alarm in 2018, claiming a potential link between certain dog diets and a rise in canine cases of dilated cardiomyopathy, panic spread…
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Pawing Through the Research: Uncovering the Fatal Flaws of DCM
The BSM Partners Research Team has dug deep into existing research on canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), so you don’t have to. Join us as we uncover the…
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Think Twice: Even Bad Science Can Get Published!
Do you have trust issues? We do, too. There is a lot of research out there, both good and bad, and the difference between reliable and not-so-reliable research…
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Pulse Check: What Are Anti-Nutrient Factors, And Are They Hurting Your Pet’s Health?
You may have heard some grain-based pet food ingredients like peas, lentils, and legumes carry anti-nutrient factors (ANFs) that interfere with a pet’s ability…
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Are AAFCO and FDA Ever Getting Back Together? How Their Split Will Reshape Pet Nutrition
Join us as we explore a significant regulatory shift brought on by the termination of a longstanding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between AAFCO and the…
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From Lab to Lawn: Putting Pups First in the Research Process and Beyond
In this episode of Barking Mad, Jordan Tyler sits down with Jessica Smidt, Co-Owner and Trainer with Think Positive Pets Training and Behavior Services…
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Plant Powered Pets: Interview with Dr. Mahsa Vazin, Founder of PawCo Foods
In this episode of the Barking Mad, Dr. Stephanie Clark and Jordan Tyler interview Dr. Mahsa Vazin, founder of Pawco Foods, a company pioneering plant-based…
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Fellowship of Iron and Earth: From Farm to Bowl with Tim McGreevy
Fellowship of Iron and Earth A poem by Tim McGreevy We do not seek fortune or fame. We work the land until we need a cane. We understand the face of pain. We…
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We’ve Gone Barking Mad… Introducing Our Rebrand!
BSM Partners is proud to announce a comprehensive rebrand of its podcast, formerly known as The Pet Industry Podcast, to Barking Mad! Curiosity will bite back…
Barking Mad PodcastUnlocking the Power of Postbiotics in Pet Nutrition
This episode of the Pet Industry Podcast features Dr. Megan Sprinkle discussing the significance and science behind postbiotics in pet nutrition with guests…
Barking Mad PodcastBeyond the Blood: Why DCM Diagnosis Requires a Deeper Look
In this episode of the Pet Industry Podcast, your host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, and the BSM Partners' research team explore the debate over grain-free dog food and…
Barking Mad PodcastClucking Revolution: How Pet Chickens are Changing the Game in the Pet Industry ft Sean Warner, Grubbly Farms
Pet Industry Podcast: The Rise of Chickens as Pets | Featuring Sean Warner of Grubbly Farms Step aside puppies; we have poultry as pets! In this episode of the…
Barking Mad PodcastBehind the Brand: Pet Education with FetchFind Founder, Jaime Damato Migdal
In a world full of information, it can be hard to navigate what is true and helpful in taking care of our pets. We at BSM Partners want to help demystify some…
Barking Mad PodcastColostrum for Pets: Supplement For Pet Gut Health and Immunity
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Dr. Mary Cope from BSM sit down with Adam Geiger and Allison Millican from Zinpro to discuss what colostrum is, how…
Barking Mad PodcastBehind the Research: Revealing the Truth About Diet & DCM in Dogs
Over the past few years, there have been many conversations stirred around diet-associated DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy) in dogs. Some wondered if grain-free…
Barking Mad PodcastDiets and DCM in Dogs: Are the Answers Found in Poop?!
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Dr. Mary Cope speak with research team members, including Dr. Renee Streeter, Dr. Brad Quest, Dr. Stephanie Clark, and…
Barking Mad PodcastFrom SUPERZOO 2023: How the World Pet Association Helps You and Your Pet with Vic Mason, WPA President
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Dr. Mary Cope speak with Vic Mason, the President of the World Pet Association (WPA). They talk about what the WPA is…
Barking Mad PodcastAnal Glands in Dogs: Can fiber solve the problem?
In this mini episode, three of BSM Partners' nutritionists, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, Dr. Mary Cope and Dr. Stephanie Clark, explore the frustrating situation of…
Barking Mad PodcastFiber: Understanding Your Pet's Gut Health
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, Dr. Mary Cope and Dr. Stephanie Clark explore the topic of gut health for your pets. They discuss understanding the…
Barking Mad PodcastPeople of DCM: Leading Researcher Dr. Stacey Leach
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, Dr. Mary Cope and Dr. Renee Streeter talk with Dr. Stacey Leach, a Board-Certified Specialist in Cardiology, Associate…
Barking Mad PodcastAre Probiotics Good For Your Pets?
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Dr. Mary Cope talk with Dr. Steve Lerner, a Senior Scientific Advisor at Chr. Hansen. Topics they discuss include what…
Barking Mad PodcastBehind current DCM research in dogs with Dr. Kate Shoveller
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, Dr. Mary Cope, Dr. Brad Quest and Dr. Stephanie Clark from BSM sit down with Dr. Kate Shoveller, a leading pet researcher…
Barking Mad PodcastFemale Entrepreneurship for pets
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Dr. Mary Cope talk with Angie Hohensee, founder and CEO of Pet Pasta, a unique, tasty, and nutritious pet topper. They…
Barking Mad PodcastWorking Together to Benefit Independent Pet Retailers with IndiePet.org
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Dr. Mary Cope along with Nate Thomas and Seth Kaufman talk with Todd Dittman (Executive Director at IndiePet) and Al…
Barking Mad PodcastFrom MIT to Pet Food - The Journey of Renaldo Webb and PetPlate
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, producer Whitney Russell, and Dr. Renee Streeter interview Renaldo Webb. Renaldo is the founder of the popular PetPlate…
Barking Mad PodcastMaking Complicated Science Easily Digestible with Linda Case
We are continuing our series on “Women in Industry”. In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, producer Whitney Russell, and Dr. Stephanie Clark interview Linda…
Barking Mad PodcastWomen in Pet Industry: A Panel Discussion
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle holds a Women in Industry discussion with Heather Govea (Chief Commercial Officer, Alphia), Catherine McCarthy (Vice…
Barking Mad PodcastTurning Family Challenges into a Mission Business with Jim and Janet Scott, Rawz Natural Pet Food
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, Steve Cauthen, and Whitney Russell talk with Jim and Janet Scott, founders of Rawz All Natural Pet Foods. In this episode…
Barking Mad PodcastVeterinarian in Pet Retail - Veterinarian perspective at Mud Bay
In this episode, board-certified nutritionist and veterinarian Dr. Katy Miller chats with Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Steve Cauthern. In this episode, they talk…
Barking Mad PodcastHow a Teenager Turned Her Passion for Pets Into a Thriving Business
In this episode, Whitney Russell and Dr. Frank Niles talk with Ava Dorsey, founder of Ava’s Pet Palace. Ava founded Ava’s Pet Palace when she was just 8 years…
Barking Mad PodcastBoard-Certified Nutritionists in the Industry with Dr. Renee Streeter
In this episode, board-certified nutritionist and veterinarian Dr. Renee Street chats with Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Steve Cauthern. In this episode, they cover…
Barking Mad PodcastImportant Trends in the Pet Industry with Sean Conlon
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Steve Cauthren speak with Sean Conlon, the co-founder of Nashies Dog Treats. During their interview, they talk about…
Barking Mad PodcastHow the Pet Industry Can Contribute to Sustainability (Caitlyn Dudas from the Pet Sustainability Coalition)
About the Episode: While at SuperZoo, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Steven Cauthren had the chance to interview Caitlyn Dudas. Caitlyn is the co-founder and executive…
Barking Mad PodcastPets, Passion and Podcasting - BSM Partners' Origin Story
Episode 01: About the Episode Welcome to the Pet Industry Podcast! In this inaugural episode, hosts Dr. Megan Sprinkle, DVM and Steve Cauthren are joined by…