Best SPARC Podcasts (2025)

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Thunderbolts* (MCU) - Review & Comparison 45:39

9h ago45:39

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Thunderbolts*, hit the big screen, and the SPaRC crew went and saw it, (duh!). Hayley and Brian review what they thought of this latest installment into the MCU and compare it with the Sentry comics that were read for the primer. Buckle up, because this is going to be a wild ride! *The New Avengers. EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: https://tw…

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Build Better, Fund Smarter Featuring Tim Crum, Fundraising and Operations Consultant 29:34

21h ago29:34

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"Our industry is full of people with big hearts — but running a shelter takes more than heart. It takes structure, strategy, and systems." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. Whether you’re running a grassroots cat rescue or leading a multi-million-dollar shelter, the question remains the same: how do we keep the doors open and serv…

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Season 6, Episode 8 - Windy Days, Disease Pressure and Post-Bloom Sprays 45:09

6d ago45:09

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Kari, Greg, Shan and Don discuss the wild weather that we've experienced early this season and the importance of disease, insect and blossom management. Photo Credit: E. Winzler Make sure you sign up to get notified of future Extension events for tree fruit growers! Sign Up Flight Seasonalities of Main Fruit Pests During the Growing Season…

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Thunderbolts* (MCU) Primer - Sentry 44:29

7d ago44:29

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The next installment in the MCU, Thunderbolts*, is set to debut this week, and Source Pages is here to help get your even MORE primed for it! Hayley and BVK read the 2018 Jeff Lemire run of Sentry (Sentry World), to get more familiar with the title character, and also his other "personalities": Bob Reynolds and The Void. Will he be as OP in the mov…

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Fixing Cats, Feeding Communities: How One Woman Sparked a Movement, Featuring Wednesday Hugus, Founder of Wednesday’s Community Cats and Kittens 28:55

8d ago28:55

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“If you can’t fix ’em, don’t feed ’em. You may think you’re being kind, but make sure you do the responsible thing and spay and neuter.” This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. What started as a COVID-era effort to help feed pets in need has transformed into a full-fledged nonprofit tackling the staggering population of community cats i…

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Timey Wimey Talk: A Doctor Who SPaRCast - Lux, and The Well Reactions 58:13

10d ago58:13

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It's Ring-a-Ding time! On this episode of Timey Wimey Talk, Brian and Liz are missing after going to Miami to see a movie, but Karen and Hayley gather to chat about episodes 2 and 3 from this season of Doctor Who, "Lux" and "The Well". Will The Doctor and Belinda be able to get the TARDIS back to 2025 to get Belinda home? "Don't Make Me Laugh." SPa…

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Season 6, Episode 7 - Blooms, Blights, and Bugs 50:42

12d ago50:42

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Kari and Don and joined yet again by Shan and Greg to provide the full spectrum of updates for the early season. PS Extension Spring Orchard Meetings: https://extension.psu.edu/spring-orchard-meetings Hosts: Don Seifrit, Kari Peter Speakers: Shan Kumar, Greg Krawczyk Photo Credit: K. Peter, PSU Extension Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Jo…

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Andor: A Star Wars Story (Disney +) - Season Two Primer 1:06:44

14d ago1:06:44

1:06:44

We are traveling BACK to that Galaxy Far Far Away! Hayley and Brian and joined by fellow SPaRC Jedi Council member James Hewings to talk all things Star Wars. Mainly chatting about Andor Season One and the Cassian/ K-2SO Marvel One Shot, in anticipation of Andor Season Two, dropping on Disney +. Also discussed is all the great news revealed at this…

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Innovating TNR Support with the Trapper Aid Initiative Featuring Alexa Kyler, Software Developer & Cat Advocate. 29:21

16d ago29:21

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"We all want to help, but without the right tools and resources, TNR can feel impossible. That’s why we need technology to bridge the gaps." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. Trapping and caring for community cats comes with numerous logistical challenges—finding vet appointments, securing transportation, and funding medical care.…

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Season 6, Episode 6 - Damage to Blossoms and Disease Pressure 35:36

19d ago35:36

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Kari and Don are joined by Shan and Greg. Shan gives a phenology update from around the state, as well as highlights areas where some blossom damage occurred. Kari mentions several upcoming infection periods, and Greg highlights things to keep an eye out for as the weather looks like it will finally warm up consistently. NEWA Website: https://www.n…

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Secret Wars (2015) Primer/ Read-Through - Chapter Three: WARZONES I, Part Twelve (Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos) 35:24

21d ago35:24

35:24

The first part of the BATTLEWORLD: War Zones coverage wraps this week, with Hayley and BVK covering the 4 issues of Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos. What happens when our 4th Wall Breaking Buddy has to be the narrator in one of his wife's.... ex-wife's... widow's (not sure what to call Shiklah) comics run? Also, we did adieu to Brian's micr…

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Tackling Global Animal Welfare Challenges Featuring John Peaveler of Humane Innovations, LLC 33:20

22d ago33:20

33:20

"If you’re struggling to catch the last cat in your colony, you just haven’t figured out the right approach yet. Every cat is catchable with the right technique." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. From building Kuwait’s first progressive animal shelter to developing global disaster response programs, John Peaveler has seen it all.…

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Timey Wimey Talk: A Doctor Who SPaRCast - The Robot Revolution Reactions 48:20

23d ago48:20

48:20

Another Doctor Who season premiere means an all-new episode of Timey Walk Talk! Hayley is off on Missbelindachandra helping with the fallout of the revolution, but Karen, Liz and Brian are here to discuss "The Robot Revolution", the first episode of the new season of Who. Come join in on the fun, "polish, polish" **Brian is aware that his mic sound…

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Secret Wars (2015) Primer/ Read-Through - Chapter Three: WARZONES I, Part Ten (Infinity Gauntlet) 38:00

29d ago38:00

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Another week, another dive into the 2015 Secret Wars Event pool. This time, Hayley and Brian read the Infinity Gauntlet tie-in comics. Thanos is at it again, trying to acquire all of the Infinity Stones, but has multiple factions trying to stop him, including Zigzag the dog of the Bakian Clan. See below for the guide that we are using as a referenc…

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Season 6, Episode 5 - Cold Weather Warnings 54:46

29d ago54:46

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Kari and Don are joined by Shan and Greg. Kari and Shan outline some cold weather concerns for the next 24 hours, and Greg highlights the importance of good weather data for insecticide application timing. NEWA Website: https://www.newa.cornell.edu/ Hosts: Don Seifrit, Kari Peter Speakers: Shan Kumar, Greg Krawczyk Photo Credit: K. Peter, PSU Music…

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Changing Lives for Cats Around the World Featuring Karen Menczer, Founder of Animal Kind International 33:02

29d ago33:02

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"You have to feel good about what you can do, even if you can’t help them all. Every small effort makes a difference.” This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, host Stacy LeBaron welcomes Karen Menczer, founder of Animal Kind International, an organization that supports animal welfare groups in under-resourced communitie…

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Season 6, Episode 4 - State Horticultural Association Job Posting 15:05

1M ago15:05

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Kari has a disease update, and then she and Don are joined by Sarah Zost from the State Horticultural Association of PA. SHAP is looking for a new Executive Secretary. Job posting will be listed below when available. Since Sarah is a local fruit grower, Kari and Don do a Grower Q&A. Hosts: Don Seifrit, Kari Peter Photo Credit: K. Peter, PSU Music C…

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Secret Wars (2015) Primer/ Read-Through - Chapter Three: WARZONES I, Part Nine (Inferno) 42:39

1M ago42:39

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ALL HELL HAS BROKEN LOOSE IN MANHATTAN! Hayley and BVK continue their coverage of the 2015 Secret Wars comic event, with Inferno #1 - 5. Hellish Limbo has taken over Battleworld Manhattan, and the X-Men are stuck in it. Even though it's been over 5 years, Colossus (Piotr Rasputin) still wants to go back in and try to rescue his sister, Illyana, aka…

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Turning the Tide for TNR: Sioux Falls’ Game-Changing Ordinance, Featuring Mat Tougas, Founder and President of Sioux Empire TNR 25:49

1M ago25:49

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"We want to be the example that proves you should never give up. No matter where you are, if you keep pushing, you can make change happen." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, host Stacy LeBaron welcomes Mat Tougas of the Sioux Empire TNR Coalition back for an exciting update on the fight for trap-neuter-return (TNR…

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Season 6, Episode 3 - Fruit Bite! Apple Scab Alert 9:08

1M ago9:08

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Kari provides a lightning fast update for the upcoming infection period starting the week of March 31, 2025. Hosts: Don Seifrit, Kari Peter Photo Credit: K. Peter, PSU Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org Make sure you sign up to get notif…

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#59 The Lorraine Model 47:26

1M ago47:26

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In 2017, the University of Lorraine cancelled its subscription to Springer and in 2023, it cancelled its deal with Wiley. The money saved has been channeled into an Open Science Fund which supports open research infrastructures, training and support programmes for open research, and diamond open access publishing. With additional financing from reg…

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Secret Wars (2015) Primer/ Read-Through - Chapter Three: WARZONES I, Part Eight (Giant-Size Little Marvel: AvX) 34:52

1M ago34:52

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...and the award for the longest SPaRC episode title ever ISSSS.... THIS ONE!! Hayley and Brian are back reading comics from the 2015 SECRET WARS event. This go-round it's Giant Size Little Marvel: Avengers v. X-Men. What would happen if all of our favorite Marvel characters were in elementary school, trying to get the new kids to join their club? …

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Managing Cat Populations: A Global Perspective, Featuring Harry Eckman, Global Advisor for Cat Population Management at International Cat Care 31:38

1M ago31:38

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"Nothing shows the benefits of TNR better than actually doing it. Once communities see the impact, they come on board, and that's when real change happens.” This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. Harry Eckman, Global Advisor for Cat Population Management at International Cat Care, joins host Stacy LeBaron for an insightful discussion o…

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Season 6, Episode 2 - Very Early Season Update 10:47

2M ago10:47

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Don and Kari return for a pre-season update and discuss the plan for the upcoming season of the podcast. Regular podcasts will be returning shortly! Hosts: Don Seifrit, Kari Peter Music Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org Make sure you sign up …

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Sacred Jedi Texts - The Old Republic: Deceived Novel Discussion 1:06:10

2M ago1:06:10

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The Jedi Council has gathered once again, after spending WAY too much time away, exploring the Unknown Regions and Wild Space. Hayley, James, Suds and BVK gather to discuss another DARTH novel, this time it's The Old Republic: Deceived, by Paul S. Kemp, which features Darth Malgus. What would happen if the Sith attack Coruscant, burn the Jedi Templ…

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Transforming Animal Welfare Messaging, Featuring Hanna Lentz, the Executive Director of SPARC (Supporting People and Animal Relationships for Change) 32:21

2M ago32:21

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"We know how much the messages and stories we hear impact what we believe to be true. If we change our messaging, we can create real change for animals and communities." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. How can storytelling and messaging shape the future of animal welfare? In this episode of the Community Cats Podcast, host Stacy…

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Disney+) Review & Comparison 34:48

2M ago34:48

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With so much good content being released, it took a little longer to get to the review & comparison episode for "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man". Hayley and Brian gather to talk about the latest show from Marvel Animation Studios and compare what morsels of goodness were carried over, if any, from the comics that were read for the primer. Ho…

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Fixing Feline Futures: Featuring Robin Post, RVT, of Animal Fix Clinic 44:45

2M ago44:45

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"We have to stop the endless cycle. Everyone loves kittens, but the goal should be to make sure they were never born into suffering in the first place." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In this episode of The Community Cats Podcast, host Stacy LeBaron welcomes Robin Post, an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and …

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Daredevil: Born Again Primer #2 - Mayor Fisk 46:09

2M ago46:09

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Guess who's back, back again. Fisk is back, it won't end! Hayley and BVK are here with more Daredevil primers with the release of the Disney+ Daredevil: Born Again show just around the corner. This time, the beginning of the "Mayor Fisk" arc from Charles Soule's 2015 Marvel Comics run is covered. What can go wrong when the people of NYC "elect" The…

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Training the Next Generation of Veterinarians in Community Cat Care, Featuring Dr. Nellie Goetz, Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine 26:17

2M ago26:17

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"Cats are an incredible way to help new graduates with their surgical training. You never know what you're going to find, and that hands-on experience is invaluable.” This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and The Community Cat Clinic. How can we ensure the next generation of veterinarians is equipped to handle the unique challenges of …

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Daredevil: Born Again Primer #1 - Muse Primer (DARK ART) 41:02

2M ago41:02

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The return of Daredevil on the small screen is just around the corner, and Source Pages is here to get you even MORE pumped! Hayley and BVK read the Dark Art run of Charles Soule's 2015 Daredevil series to get more familiar when the character of Muse. If Muse's depiction on the show is anywhere close to this comics run, we are are sure to be in for…

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Tag! You’re Home! Simplifying Successful Reunification, Featuring Nina Stively, Director of Loudon County Animal Services, and Dr. Amy Dalrymple, DVM 23:57

2M ago23:57

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"Over 80% of the tagged cats didn’t need to come into the shelter at all. This simple tool is keeping cats in their communities where they belong." – Dr. Amy Dalrymple This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and The Community Cat Clinic. What if a simple collar could help keep community cats out of shelters and reunite them with their fa…

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Captain America: Brave New World (MCU) Review & Comparison 48:11

3M ago48:11

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The MCU is back in the theaters and Source Pages is here to cover it! Hayley and BVK both saw it, and enjoyed it, over opening weekend, and are here to discuss it, and also compare it to the 2 comics primers, 1 for Red Hulk and 1 for Sam Wilson, and how much crossed over into the movie. Quick spoiler: a lot more of the primer material than was orig…

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Fixing the Future: The Movement to Increase Spay/Neuter Access, Featuring Brianna Lovell Myers, Administrative Director of United Spay Alliance 42:48

3M ago42:48

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“Cats have finally come into their own. For so many years, cats were second-class citizens in veterinary research, but now we’re finding treatments and diagnostics specific to them." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and The Community Cat Clinic. For our 600th episode, we’re looking ahead to the future of feline welfare with Briann…

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Captain America: Brave New World Primer #2 - Captain America: Sam Wilson 48:09

3M ago48:09

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The primers for the new Captain America movie keep coming fast and furiously! Hayley and Brian are back with their second primer for Brave New World, this time focusing on the titular character himself: Sam Wilson. Be prepared for some twists and turns and unexplainable plot points, but it's all in good fun! Comics Read: Captain America: Sam Wilson…

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The Science Behind FIP: Every Cat Health Foundation’s Mission to Save Lives featuring Dr. Maggie Placer, DVM, Veterinary Science Program Manager at Every Cat Health Foundation, and Vicki Fisher, Immediate ... 33:44

3M ago33:44

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“Cats have finally come into their own. For so many years, cats were second-class citizens in veterinary research, but now we’re finding treatments and diagnostics specific to them." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In this insightful episode of the Community Cats Podcast, host Stacey LeBaron sits down with Dr. Maggie Placer and …

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