Best Tina Spring Podcasts (2025)

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Holiday Special with Dr. Jo Wimpenny, Dr. Marc Bekoff, and Erica Beckwith CTC 1:08:06

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In this special episode, Zazie and Kristi are joined by some of the most popular guests from previous episodes to chat about all things animal behaviour, including dogs, cats, ants, penguins, and crows. We talk about: with Jo Wimpenny, PhD, author of Aesop's Animals, we talk about The Ant and the Grasshopper and how we know whether or not animals c…

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YFD 252- Workout Woof with Mark Mancuso 47:51

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Have you ever wanted to run with the wolves? There's an app for that! Well, sort of. Workout Woof is an app designed to connect people who want a furry workout buddy with dogs who need some extra exercise. Developed by dog-and-fitness lover Mark Mancuso, Workout Woof aims to help build community and connections between dog owners who need a little …

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S10 Ep64: Aisha Jawando, Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton & Tina Turner in Tina 1:04:11

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It's the final episode of the series, and Aisha Jawando is In The Frame! Aisha is a legendary star of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. She was in the original West End cast playing Aline and understudying Tina. She went on to become the alternate Tina before taking over the role full-time to huge acclaim. Aisha left the show in 2022, but has returned…

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The BEST Activities for Kids and Dogs! 38:32

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Happy Throwback Thursday! Christmas is almost here, family is arriving in town, and the kids will soon be on break. All of this is great, but all of it can also be overwhelming, especially for our furry friends. With kids home from school, cold weather keeping people indoors, and the hustle and bustle of parties and get togethers, how do you keep c…

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S10 Ep63: George Blagden, star of A Ghost in Your Ear, Kiss of the Spider Woman & Company 32:31

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George Blagden is In The Frame! George is starring in A Ghost In Your Ear at the Hampstead Theatre, written and directed by Jamie Armitage. Using binaural sound technology, the audience wears headphones so they are immersed in the "terrifying" auditory world of the show. Next year George will star alongside Anna-Jane Casey and Layton Williams in Pa…

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Dog bites: Ask Me Anything with Carri Westgarth PhD 55:38

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Zazie and Kristi are joined by Prof. Carri Westgarth to answer your questions about dog bites, how to avoid getting bitten by a dog, and what to do if you have been bitten by a dog. We talked about: Why dogs bite How to use management to keep people safe from dogs How to keep children safe from dog bites What to do if a loose dog charges you How to…

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YFD 251: What Every Family Needs to Know About Dogs! 1:10:44

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YFD 251 Kids Around Dogs with Debbie Lucken Longtime listeners know that the topic of kids and dogs is a perennial one on the show, and with good reason. Kids and dogs may both be part of the family, but trying to balance competing needs and make sure everybody gets along can be stressful, to say the least! Luckily, parents today have more resource…

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S10 Ep62: Liza Sadovy, star of Daniel's Husband, Cabaret, Oklahoma! & A Real Pain 30:59

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Olivier winner Liza Sadovy is In The Frame! Liza is back on stage, starring in the UK premiere of Michael McKeever’s play Daniel’s Husband at the Marylebone Theatre. The show is directed by Alan Souza with the cast also including David Bedella, Luke Fetherston, Raiko Gohara and Joel Harper-Jackson. Liza won her Olivier Award in 2022 for her perform…

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YFD 163: Winter Training Tips 46:23

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Happy Throwback Thursday! With winter in full swing, we thought it would be a good time to revisit this episode on cold weather training tips. Grab a cup of cocoa and tune in for advice on how to keep training going, even on the most blizzard-y of days. Snow and ice got you housebound? Tina Spring and Julie Fudge Smith can help you beat the winter …

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S10 Ep61: Ben Forster, star of The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Elf & Rocky Horror 29:22

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Ben Forster is In The Frame! Ben has realised a big new album, Musicals: Greatest Hits. Released by WestWay music, the album has been a huge project as Ben recorded it with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Ben is beloved for winning the 2012 ITV show Superstar, and went on to star as Jesus in the world arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. Some…

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S10 Ep60: Tanisha Spring, star of A Christmas Carol, Moulin Rouge & Groundhog Day 36:08

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Tanisha Spring is back In The Frame! Tanisha is playing Belle in Matthew Warchus’ production of A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic. The Old Vic’s production of A Christmas Carol has become an annual event and this year Paul Hilton is playing Scrooge. The show marks Tanisha’s return to The Old Vic and reunion with Matthew Warchus, after playing Rita i…

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Why you and your dog will love nose work with Bonnie Hartney 40:42

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We learn what canine scent work is, why it's so good for dogs, and how to get started--and progress--in this activity with Certified Nose Work Instructor Bonnie Hartney of Ocean Park Dog Training. We talk about: How Bonnie got started in scent work and how the activity first came about Why scent work is fun for dogs and for their humans What to exp…

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YFD 250: Better Living Through Enrichment 1:10:07

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Enrichment is a favorite topic here on Your Family Dog, and with good reason. Providing your dog with enrichment activities keeps them happier, healthier, and better-behaved. And while finding enrichment activities can feel complicated or overwhelming, it really doesn't have to be. Join Tina and fellow dog trainer Emily Breslin for a discussion abo…

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S10 Ep59: Joel Montague, Buddy in Elf The Musical 41:23

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Joel Montague is playing Buddy in Elf The Musical. Elf has returned to the West End for a Christmas run at the Aldwych Theatre. Joel is playing Buddy opposite his wife, Carrie Hope Fletcher, who is playing Jovie. Joel recently finished playing George Wilson in The Great Gatsby (London Coliseum) and earlier this year completed his reign as London’s …

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YFD 180: Howliday Maddness 53:19

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Happy Throwback Thursday! With Thanksgiving next week (at least for the American listeners!), and Christmas fast approaching, we're bringing back this episode on navigating the holidays with your dog. Tune in for a refresher on how to make the holidays merry and bright for everybody involved. It's the most wonderful time of the year...but also some…

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S10 Ep58: Baylie Carson, Ocean in Ride The Cyclone 38:29

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Baylie Carson is starring as Oceon in the UK premiere of Ride The Cyclone. With book, music and lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, Ride The Cyclone has become a cult favourite with a huge online following. Lizzi Gee has directed and choreographed the show which begins performances tonight (14th November) at the Southwark Playhouse. Baylie…

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S10 Ep57: Diego Andres Rodriguez, star of Roam, Evita & Sunset Boulevard 42:53

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Diego Andres Rodriguez is In The Frame! Diego is part of the all-star cast of the brand new musical Roam which is being staged for a one-night concert. Roam will play the Shaftesbury Theatre later this month, directed by Rupert Hands. The show centres on a nomadic clan whose caravan breaks down en route to a sacred festival, forcing them to confron…

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Reactive and fearful dogs: Your questions answered 56:37

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We hosted an Ask Me Anything on anxious, fearful, and reactive dogs. You asked some incredible questions, and this is the result. We talked about: How to find the starting place for working with anxious dogs Helping dogs who are afraid of elevators Fear of strangers Helping reactive dogs in tricky environments like apartment buildings and cities Re…

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249: Everyone Needs a Timeout: Self-Care Strategies for People & Pets 1:38:33

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Time out! We're used to time outs being something bad- a punishment given to a misbehaving child. But what if that's the wrong way to look at them? What if time outs can actually be good things? And what if we all need them- not just kids, but adults and dogs, too? Dog trainer Kelsey Weber and psychologist Shaun Davis are big believers in the power…

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S10 Ep56: Ash Hunter, star of The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights, Hamilton & Grenfell: In the Words of Survivors 30:11

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Ash Hunter is playing Billy in the premiere of The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights by Hannah Doran at the Park Theatre. The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights is Hannah’s debut play and won last year’s Papatango New Writing Prize. Ash’s character is a young man who steals steaks to pay for his mother’s cancer treatment, it’s described as…

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YFD 191: The Nose Knows! Scent Work with Dianna Santos 59:10

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Happy Throwback Thursday! Piggybacking on our two part interview with Bob Deeds, we're bringing you this sweet-smelling blast from the past on the wonders of scent work. Tune in for a refresher on the science of smell and how scent-based games can open up a whole new world for you and your dog. Those of us with less sensitive noses seldom realize j…

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BONUS: Aimée Fisher & George Crawford - Aimée's Paddington auditions 6:10

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Recorded in July, this is a previously unreleased section of Aimée Fisher and George Crawford's recent episode of In The Frame. In this bonus section, Aimée discusses her auditions for Paddington The Musical and why she's excited to be part of her first original cast of a new musical. [Please note this was recorded before rehearsals or performances…

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S10 Ep55: C.J. Borger, Goldie Wilson in Back To The Future 33:44

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C.J. Borger is playing Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry in the West End production of Back To The Future The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre. Having opened in London in 2021, Back To The Future has a book by Bob Gale and new music and lyrics by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, alongside additional songs from the film including ‘The Power of Love’ and …

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Conservation dogs and Deadly Trade by Sara Driscoll 27:31

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We talk about the real world of conservation dogs and the fictional world of FBI dogs and conservation canines with Jen J. Danna, who writes under the name Sara Driscoll. Deadly Trade is the latest FBI K-9 mystery from author Sara Driscoll. K-9 handler Meg Jennings can never walk away from her job, even amid her Hawaiian Islands honeymoon, where sh…

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248:Part 2: Geo-Scenting - Nose-work fun for the whole family 52:43

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@YFDPodcast YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@YFDPodcast Bob Deeds is a retired K9 search and rescue specialist with FEMA and Texas Task Force One, known for his work with his dog Kinsey at Ground Zero. He and his wife, Karen Deeds, are active in K9 training, specializing in scentwork, disaster response, and behavior modification. They co-o…

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S10 Ep54: Anna-Jane Casey, Miss Bonnie in Acorn Antiques & Aurora in Kiss of the Spider Woman 30:23

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Anna-Jane Casey is back In The Frame! Anna-Jane is currently rehearsing Victoria Wood's Acorn Antiques The Musical, which is playing two performances at the Manchester Opera House and one performance in the West End at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Anna-Jane is playing Miss Bonnie alongside an all-star cast including Katherine Kingsley, Gina Beck, Ria J…

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247 Part 1: Geo-Scenting - Nose-work fun for the whole family 54:39

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All work and no play makes Fido a dull pup...or something like that. Either way, even the hardest-working dogs need to play sometimes. Enter Bob Deeds, a retired K9 search and rescue specialist who has developed a whole new sport- geo-sniffing- designed to allow dogs to enjoy the challenge of scentwork in the great outdoors without the stress of re…

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S10 Ep53: Erin Caldwell, Veronica Sawyer in Heathers & Jane Seymour in Six 47:55

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Erin Caldwell is In The Frame! Erin made her West End debut in Pretty Woman at the Savoy Theatre. She went on to star as Veronica Sawyer in the London production of Heathers at The Other Palace before playing Jane Seymour in the UK and International Tour of Six. After leaving the show, Erin made an emergency return and for one night only played Sey…

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YFD 164: Leash Pulling Solved! 54:13

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By Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring

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Demand barking in dogs (and what to do about it) 29:56

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Demand barking is a type of barking that dogs do to get something they want, like a treat, toy, or attention. It happens because we've previously (accidentally) rewarded them for it. So what should you do if your dog is demand barking? In this episode, we talk about: How dogs bark for different reasons, including watchdog barking and barking due to…

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S10 Ep52: Allyson Ava-Brown, Nell/Elizabeth in Coven 36:34

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Allyson Ava-Brown is starring as Nell/Elizabeth in Coven. Described as a "scorching" new musical, Coven is based on England’s most notorious witch trials. The show kicks off its run at the Kiln Theatre later this month for a limited two-month run. Coven is written by Rebecca Brewer and Daisy Chute, with the production directed by Miranda Cromwell. …

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246: A Second Chance at Love: Senior Dog Adoption with Peggy Rew 38:16

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@YFDPodcast YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@YFDPodcast 247: A Second Chance at Love; Senior Dog Adoptions with Peggy Rew Peggy Rew is our guest on this episode. Peggy Rew is a professional pet nanny, published wordsmith, copy editor, and pet care educator. A pet rescuer since the ‘70’s, Rew has touched the lives of more than 4,000 animals…

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S10 Ep51: Ore Oduba, Dr Frederick Frankenstein in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein 29:16

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Ore Oduba is starring as Dr Frederick Frankenstein in the UK revival of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. Directed and choreographed by Nick Winston, Young Frankenstein is running at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester to mark the venue's 10th anniversary year. Ore kicked off his career as a broadcaster, hosting a plethora of TV shows. In 2016 he was…

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YFD 002: Preparing Your Dog for Halloween 23:58

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Happy Throwback Thursday! With spooky season officially upon us, now is a great time to start preparing yourself and your dog for Halloween. Tune in for a quick refresher on the challenges Halloween can present for pups, and advice on how to help guide them through it. TimeStamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:05 Ginger's Story 3:00 Sounds can be scary 3:40 …

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How to get started in dog sports with Ayoka Bubar 32:17

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Dog sports are fun activities for you and your dog, but with so many to choose from, it can feel daunting to get started. We demystify dog sports with trainer Ayoka Bubar, a Rally Obedience judge who has taught (and tried) many different sports. She shares the details and tells us how to match sports to dogs. We talked about: Why Ayoka loves dog sp…

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S10 Ep50: Melanie La Barrie, star of Mary Page Marlowe, The Book Thief, Hadestown, And Juliet & Matilda 50:45

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Melanie La Barrie is In The Frame! Melanie is currently playing Nurse in the UK premiere of Mary Page Marlowe, marking her return to The Old Vic where she previously performed in The Lorax. Melanie is also reuniting with artistic director Matthew Warchus who directed her as Mrs Phelps in the original cast of Matilda. Mary Page Marlowe is written by…

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245: Understanding Dog Body Language to Prevent Conflict 53:00

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@YFDPodcast YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@YFDPodcast 246: Reading Dog Body Language to Reduce Conflict Peggy Rew is our guest on this episode. Peggy Rew is a professional pet nanny, published wordsmith, copy editor, and pet care educator. A pet rescuer since the ‘70’s, Rew has touched the lives of more than 4,000 animals: dogs, cats, ho…