DOG TALK® (and Kitties, Too!) originated on the only NPR station on Long Island, WPPB-Peconic Public Broadcasting, where it has been on the air for 13 years and over 675 consecutive shows. This Gracie® Award-winning show (for “Best entertainment and information program on local public radio”), is produced and hosted by pet wellness advocate Tracie Hotchner. Each show features Tracie’s interviews with authors and pet experts from around the world, discussing far-ranging topics involving practical and philosophical issues regarding our relationships with dogs and cats.
The show broadcasts from the East End and reaches all across Long Island, into Southern Connecticut and Westchester. It is also carried on the NPR stations WHDD 91.9 FM "Robinhood Radio" in Sharon, Connecticut.
The show's theme song is "Mmm My Best Friend" by Sophie B. Hawkins from her album Carlie Sorosiak Discusses Her Charming Book I, Cosmo
Dog Talk (And Kitties Too!) (05-23-2020) #676: Featuring Carlie Sorosiak, Brett Simon, and Buzz Miller. Author Carlie Sorosiak talks about her charming book I, COSMO written from the perspective of a wonderful Golden retriever for younger readers (but grown ups will love it, too!); Brett Simon discusses all the ways that K9s for Warriors helps train shelter dogs to be service dogs and give them to veterans, with Merrick pet food’s commitment to feed the dogs the top nutrition they need and deserve; Buzz Miller discusses his non-profit, PACT for Animals, that offers free temporary foster care for deployed members of the military and people who are hospitalized.
