Best Janet Marlow Podcasts (2025)

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A Personal Story by Janet Marlow-Pioneering a New Field of Sound Therapy for Animals 6:56

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Photograph by Jonno Rattman Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast where we explore the fascinating ways that sound shapes the lives of animals and the people who care for them. I’m Janet Marlow, and today I want to share something very close to my heart—my journey of pioneering a new field of sound therapy and hearing health for animals. You know,…

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Cats and Hearing Health: What We Often Miss 7:21

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Welcome back to We’re All Ears, the podcast dedicated to helping pets live calmer, healthier lives through the science of sound. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today, we’re focusing on a subject that often goes overlooked: hearing health in cats. Cats are masters of concealment—when it comes to illness …

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735 Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (with Mark Hussey) | My Last Book with Graham Watson 1:23:55

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Jacke talks to author Mark Hussey (Mrs Dalloway: Biography of a Novel) about Virginia Woolf's beloved novel Mrs Dalloway, which turned 100 earlier this year. PLUS author Graham Watson (The Invention of Charlotte Bronte) stops by to discuss his choice for the last book he will ever read. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open thr…

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Calmer Walks—Overcoming Street Reactivity 3:55

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Welcome back to We’re All Ears, the podcast dedicated to helping pets live calmer, healthier lives through the power of sound. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, and today we’re talking about a challenge that so many of us face: street reactivity on a walk. Street reactivity happens when a dog suddenly reacts to a trigger, another dog passing by, a skate…

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What to Do If You Discover Your Pet Has Hearing Loss 6:51

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Welcome to We’re All Ears, the show dedicated to enhancing the health and happiness of our companion animals. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, and today we’re turning the volume down—literally—to talk about an often-overlooked subject: hearing loss in pets. If you’ve recently tried the Pet Acoustics+ App hearing test or noticed that your dog or cat isn…

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734 The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (#16 GBOAT) | 1925 - A Literary Encyclopedia (with Tom Lutz) 56:09

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Jacke talks to author Tom Lutz about 1925: A Literary Encyclopedia, which provides a fascinating window into a year when literature was arguably at its peak centrality. PLUS a look at J.R.R. Tolkien and his influential Lord of the Rings, #16 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open th…

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Ep. 80: Crazy Squirrel Mode: Overcoming Burnout, Living Our Best Lives, & Loving Our Patients & Clients Again; Meet Dr. Kate Moore 1:04:08

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Dr. Kate Moore grew up in Michigan but happily relocated to Southern California after gaining acceptance to Western University of Health Sciences. Since graduating in 2015, she has worked with exotics in several GPs, while learning acupuncture and laser therapy, until she opened her own house call practice in August of 2022. Along with owning and o…

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733 Haruki Murakami (with Mike Palindrome | To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (#17 GBOAT) | A Letter from Tehran 1:24:11

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Haruki Murakami (b. 1949) is one of the rare writers who combines literary admiration with widespread appeal. Host Jacke Wilson is joined by lifelong Murakami fan Mike Palindrome to discuss what makes his novels so compelling, so mysterious, and so popular. Works discussed include The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Norwegian Wood, Kafka on the Shore, and …

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732 The Bible (#18 GBOAT) | The Diaries of Samuel Pepys (with Kate Loveman) | Health Advice 1:13:35

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Jacke starts the episode by looking at the different ways that ten writers have viewed the Bible, #18 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Then he's joined by scholar Kate Loveman, one of the few people in the world who's been able to read the diaries of Samuel Pepys in the original shorthand, for a discussion of her book The Strange Hist…

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731 The Brothers Karamazov Reclaimed (#19 Greatest Book of All Time) 1:21:06

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Responding to a special request from a listener, Jacke discusses Fyodor Dostoevsky, his novel The Brothers Karamazov, and the search for meaning in a meaningless world. This episode was originally released as episode #250 on October 7, 2020. For reasons Jacke discusses, it has not been available for several years. One show note: at several points i…

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The Secret Sound World of Rabbits and Small Animals 4:46

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Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast where we explore how sound shapes the lives of animals and deepens our bond with them. I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist, composer, and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today we’re tuning into a quieter, more hidden world—the hearing of rabbits and small pets like guinea pigs, hamsters, and ferrets. These animals m…

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730 "To Autumn" by John Keats | The Invention of Charlotte Brontë (with Graham Watson) | My Last Book with Sara Charles 1:06:20

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Jacke looks forward to a new season by exploring the language and imagery of John Keats's famous ode to autumn. Then he talks to Graham Watson about his new book The Invention of Charlotte Brontë: A New Life, which tells the story of how how Charlotte reinvented herself as an acclaimed author, a mysterious celebrity, and a passionate lover. PLUS Sa…

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Inside the Avian Ear: What Science Tells Us About Bird Hearing 6:21

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Imagine if every time you lost your hearing after a loud concert or a construction site next door, your ears simply fixed themselves. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well… birds can actually do this. Hi, I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and founder of Pet Acoustics. In this episode of We’re All Ears, we’re going to step into the world of bir…

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729 Milton the Revolutionary (with Orlando Reade) | My Last Book with Jodi Picoult | More Exciting News 1:07:45

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Since the publication of John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost in 1667, readers and critics have noted the relationship between the poem and the author's political and personal struggles. What has been less prominent - at least until now - is how the poem came to haunt various political struggles over the next four centuries. In this episode, Jacke…

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Ep. 79: Integrative, Holistic, & Concierge House Call Vet Love; Meet Rosemarie Niznik, DVM, CVA, CVFT, CVTP, CVBMA, CVSMT 41:53

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Dr. Rosemarie Niznik is the founder of Harmony Rose Animal Wellness, a holistic house call practice serving Wisconsin and Illinois. A graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, she began her career in small animal practice before shifting her focus to integrative medicine after experiencing the benefits of acupuncture and…

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The Doodle Dilemma: What Breed Is That Dog Anyway? 5:00

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Welcome back to We’re All Ears, where we explore sound, science, and the wellness of the animals we love. I’m Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics. Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of doodles — those curly-coated, lovable dogs that have taken the pet world by storm. But here’s the question: when you meet one on the street, do you re…

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728 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (#20 GBOAT) | Lorraine Hansberry - RECLAIMED 1:30:35

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As part of the "25 for '25" series, Jacke starts the episode with a look at #20 on the list of Greatest Books of All Time, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain. Then he reclaims a previous episode devoted to Lorraine Hansberry, author of A Raisin in the Sun, a brilliant playwright who died at the tragically young age of 34. (The Hansbe…

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727 Earthly Paradise in Old French Verse (with Jacob Abell) | My Last Book with Victorian Literature Expert Allen MacDuffie | A Dueling Neapolitan Passionate for Poetry 1:04:12

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What happened to Eden? While today we might view the story of Adam and Eve as metaphorical, for many generations of Christians, the Earthly Paradise was a vibrant symbol at the heart of the cosmos. In this episode, Jacke talks to Jacob Abell about his book Spiritual and Material Boundaries in Old French Verse: Contemplating the Walls of the Earthly…

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Horses, Hearing, and the Harmony of Sound 7:13

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Welcome to We’re All Ears, where science meets the art of listening for the animals we love. I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today, we’re heading into the stables to explore how horses hear the world, and how sound when designed just for them can calm, focus, and improve their well-being. We’ll also take you behind…

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Easing Back-to-Work Anxiety for Dogs and Cats 4:45

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Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast where we explore sound, science, and wellness for the animals we love. I’m Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics. Today, we’re talking about a very common challenge for pet parents: the anxiety dogs and cats experience when families go back to work and school after the summer. The Transition After months of h…

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726 England vs France - A Literary Battle Royale (with Mike Palindrome) - RECLAIMED 1:03:36

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“Our dear enemies,” a French writer once called the English. Englishman John Cleese called the French “our natural enemies” and joked “if we have to fight anyone, I say let’s fight the French.” With the exception of some (very important) twentieth-century alliances, the French and the English have been at each others’ throats for a thousand years. …

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725 The Trial by Franz Kafka (#21 GBOAT) | Edith Wharton and Patrick O'Brian (with Olivia Wolfgang-Smith) | An Uplifting Story 1:18:40

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Jacke starts the episode with an uplifting story, then submerges himself into chaos and absurdity for a look at The Trial by Franz Kafka, which lands at #21 on the list of Greatest Books of All Time. Then he welcomes novelist Olivia Wolfgang-Smith to the show for a discussion of her admiration for Edith Wharton, her passion for the works of Patrick…

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Ep. 78: Lifting Up Not Putting Down™: Anticipatory Grief, Spirituality, & IHE; Meet Nancy Gordon, LCSW 1:09:27

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Nancy M. Gordon, LCSW, is a grief expert, licensed therapist, consultant, #1 international best-selling author, speaker, and engaging podcast guest. Her new book, I Miss You Already: Preparing for the Unbearable Loss of Your Pet©, is a teaching memoir on anticipatory pet grief. Her private practice includes direct client coaching, speaking/podcasti…

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The Science of Reducing Anxiety in Shelter Animals 8:59

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Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast where we explore the intersection of science, sound, and animal well-being. I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and founder of Pet Acoustics. Over the years, I’ve worked with shelters, veterinary clinics, and pet parents to bring calm and comfort to animals through sound and environmental design. Today, we’re …

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724 The Stranger by Albert Camus (#22 Greatest Book of All Time) | Christopher Isherwood (with Jake Poller) | Postcard from a Listener in Yunnan 1:01:38

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Put on your black turtleneck! Jacke starts the episode with a look at #22 on the list of The Greatest Books of All Time, The Stranger by Albert Camus. Then he talks to Jake Poller about British and American novelist and playwright Christopher Isherwood, whose Goodbye to Berlin was adapted into the stage musical and movie Cabaret. In discussing his …

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Why Calm is Health: How Stress Leads to Illness in Animals 6:36

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Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast where we listen with heart — to our pets, to science, and to the rhythms of wellness. I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and creator of Pet Acoustics+. Today, we’re diving into a vital topic that affects every animal we love: stress — what it does to the body, how it leads to illness, and why calm isn’t just …

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723 The Moral Rights of Authors (with Mira T Sundara Rajan) | My Last Book with Radha Vatsal 1:16:28

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As technology advances, the ability of authors and artists to prevent their works from being pirated or misused has become urgent. In this episode, Jacke talks to copyright expert Mira T. Sundara Rajan (The Moral Rights of Authors and Artists: From the Birth of Copyright to the Age of Artificial Intelligence) about the history of copyright law, the…

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Sound Relief: Supporting Dogs with Seizures 5:07

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Welcome back to We’re All Ears, the podcast dedicated to sound wellness for pets. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics. Today, we’re diving into a topic important to many pet parents: canine seizures and how sound, specifically through the Pet Acoustics+ App, can provide immediate comfort and support recovery. Seizures often hit un…

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722 Kerouac's Road - A Conversation with Ebs Burnough, Director of a New Kerouac Documentary | My Last Book with Beat Generation Expert Steven Belletto 1:03:15

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Since its publication in 1957, Jack Kerouac's iconic novel On the Road has inspired millions to head for the highways and live life to its fullest. In this episode, Jacke talks to filmmaker Ebs Burnough about his new documentary Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation, which interweaves stories of modern-day travelers with those influenced by or conne…

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Harmony at Home: The Role of Music in Raising a Well-Adjusted Puppy 4:56

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Welcome, pet parents, to We’re All Ears—your go-to podcast for sound advice on nurturing calm, happy lives for your pets. I’m your host, Janet Marlow and founder of Pet Acoustics and today’s episode is all about raising your puppy using the healing power of sound and music. Whether you're a first-time dog parent or welcoming your next pup into your…

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721 Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert (The #23 Greatest Book of All Time) 1:28:14

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Jacke continues his journey through the list of the 25 Greatest Books of All Time with a look at Flaubert's "perfect novel," Madame Bovary (1856-57). Telling the story of the bored wife of a provincial doctor who enters into a series of infidelities, Flaubert's debut caused an immediate sensation - and changed the way we've come to view both novels…

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Do Cats Get Separation Anxiety? 5:24

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Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast for nurturing calm, happy lives for your pets. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today we’re diving into a surprising question: Do cats get separation anxiety? The answer is yes — and the science is fascinating. For a long time, separation anxiety was thought to be pr…

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720 The 25 Greatest Books of All Time - #24 "The Odyssey" by Homer | The Conclusion to F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz" (with Mike Palindrome) 1:23:43

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Jacke continues his analysis of "The 25 Greatest Books of All Time" by a special look at Homer's Odyssey. Then Mike Palindrome, the president of the Literature Supporters Club, joins Jacke for a discussion of the second half of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1922 story, "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz," in which a young midwesterner travels to a secluded Mo…

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719 "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz" by F Scott Fitzgerald (with Mike Palindrome) | 25 for 25 - #25 The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck 1:51:49

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In June of 1922, the twenty-five-year-old wunderkind F. Scott Fitzgerald published "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz," an incredible story of fabulously wealthy people living a secret life in remote Montana. Later that month, he began composing his most famous work, The Great Gatsby. In this episode, Jacke and Mike read and discuss this early Fitzger…

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Is My Dog Resting… or Quietly Stressed? 6:28

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Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast that listens deeply — for you and your pets. I’m Janet Marlow, founder of Pet Acoustics, and today we’re diving into a question many pet parents never think to ask: Is your dog truly resting… or are they quietly stressed? But here’s something most people don’t realize stillness doesn’t always mean calm. Many d…

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718 Jim - The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade (with Shelley Fisher Fishkin) | Mark Twain's Dreams 1:36:04

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In this episode, Jacke talks to eminent Twain scholar Shelley Fisher Fishkin (Was Huck Black?: Mark Twain and African-American Voices) about her new book Jim: The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade, which sheds new light on the origins and influence of Mark Twain's beloved yet polarizing figure. PLUS Jacke takes a look at the recent …

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Senior Dogs & Cats: Hearing Health, Stress, and the Science of Sound Wellness 5:21

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Hello and welcome to another episode of "We’re All Ears," where we bring sound science into the heart of pet care. Today’s episode is especially close to home for anyone with an older dog or cat: what to watch for as pets age, particularly around hearing health and managing stress through scientifically validated sound therapy. It’s often overlooke…

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717 Einstein and Kafka (with Ken Krimstein) | Dr Johnson Helps a Friend (and Changes the Course of Literary History) | My Last Book with Fernando Pessoa Expert Bartholomew Ryan 53:41

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It's an action-packed day at the History of Literature! First, Jacke recounts the story of Dr. Johnson racing to the aid of his friend, the playwright Oliver Goldsmith, whose landlady was threatening him with debtor's prison. Naturally, the great critic and dictionary author Johnson found a very literary way to help. Then Jacke is joined by author …

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716 Icelandic Folk Legends (with Dagrun Osk Jonsdottir) | John le Carre at the Bodleian 58:28

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Since the first permanent settlers landed there more than a thousand years ago, Iceland has been perhaps the most unique and enchanting place in all of Europe. How fitting, then, for its people to have developed unique, enchanting, and captivating stories involving hidden people, trolls, ghosts, sea monsters, and more. In this episode, Jacke talks …

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Paws, Playlists, and Peace: Crafting Your Pet’s Sound Lifestyle 4:11

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Welcome to We're All Ears—where we listen to what your pets wish they could tell you. I’m Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist, founder of Pet Acoustics, and today we’re tackling a question you might not have thought about: Should your pet have… a sound lifestyle?" What Even Is a ‘Sound Lifestyle’? You’ve heard of clean eating, yoga for dogs, and spa da…

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From Gods to Space: The Untold History of Cats 6:34

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Welcome to We’re All Ears, the podcast where we explore the fascinating connection between sound, behavior, and animal wellness. I’m your host, Janet Marlow—sound behaviorist, composer, and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today, we're diving into the mysterious and marvelous contributions of one of the world’s most beloved companions: the cat. These whis…

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715 How Did George Eliot and the Victorians Respond to Climate Collapse? (with Nathan Hensley) | People at Museums Are Losing Their Brains! | My Last Book with Stephen Browning and Simon Thomas 1:09:12

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What does it feel like to live helplessly in a world that is coming undone? If you're alive in 2025, you are probably very familiar with this feeling - and if you'd been alive in the age of Victorian literature, you might have felt that way too. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Nathan K. Hensley about his book Action without Hope: Victorian L…

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Can Your Pet Hear You? The Overlooked Link Between Hearing, Emotional Wellness, and Preventive Care 5:03

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Welcome to We're All Ears, the podcast where we explore the sound of wellness for our beloved pets. I’m your host, Janet Marlow, sound behaviorist, composer, and founder of Pet Acoustics. Today’s episode is about something every pet parent should know — but most overlook. We’re talking about your pet’s hearing. Yes, hearing health is not just about…

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714 The Real Charles Dickens (with Stephen Browning and Simon Thomas) | Dickens and the Theatre 1:22:00

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Charles Dickens (1812-1870) led one of the most colorful and interesting lives of any author. But while many of us are familiar with his unforgettable characters and fantastically successful novels, we often don't know the details of his difficult early life, his success as a reporter, his troubled marriage and suspected relationship with another w…

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713 The Odyssey (with Daniel Mendelsohn) | The History of Literature Podcast Tour! 1:31:43

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Homer's Odyssey is one of the oldest surviving works of literature - and yet, somehow, it can also feel like one of the newest. The inventive narrative structure, complex hero, and surprisingly modern themes still feel fresh, thousands of years after the poem's genesis. In this episode, Jacke talks to author and translator Daniel Mendelsohn about h…

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712 Shakespeare's Greatest Love (with David Medina) | New Play About Shakespeare's Collaboration with Marlowe 56:46

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He might be the greatest writer about love that the world has ever known. But as is so often the case with Shakespeare, the biographical record raises as many questions as it answers. How often did Shakespeare fall in love, and with whom, and what happened? Who was Shakespeare's greatest love? In this episode, Jacke talks to David Medina about his …

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711 How Does Literature Handle Atrocities? (with Bruce Robbins) | My Last Book with Hemingway Expert Alex Vernon | Who Will Come to Jacke and Emma's Party? 1:10:28

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For millennia, literature has represented humanity at its finest. Over the same period of time, human beings have been committing the worst acts of mass violence imaginable. How have authors addressed these atrocities? Have they shown an ability to look at their own nation with the critical eyes of a stranger? And if so, have works of imagination p…

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Fireworks Freakouts: Don’t Let Your Pet Panic 5:33

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Today’s episode is titled “Fireworks Freakouts: Don’t Let Your Pet Panic” — because if you're a pet parent, you know the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, or even random fireworks displays can turn a peaceful evening into a stress-filled experience for your dog or cat. So what’s really going on? And what can we do to help? Let’s begin by understandin…

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710 Weird and Wonderful Stories from Ancient Greece and Rome (with Paul Chrystal) | A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT | Two Listeners Follow Their Dream (And Create Something Amazing) 57:09

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It's another action-packed episode! First, Jacke relays the story of a long-time listener who worked some mundane jobs before becoming an artistic bookmaker. Then Jacke talks to author Paul Chrystal about his work diving into lesser-known ancient texts for his book Miracula: Weird and Wonderful Stories of Ancient Greece and Rome. And in between, Ja…

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Calmer Cats, Better Care: Feline Solutions for Vets and Groomers 4:19

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If you’ve ever struggled with a fearful, vocal, or aggressive cat in your exam room or grooming station—you’re not alone. In fact, 60% of cat owners delay vet visits due to how distressed their cat becomes. And as you know, even the calmest cat can become a bundle of claws and cortisol in the wrong sound environment. Welcome to We’re All Ears—the p…