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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. Sponsored by BSM Aperture.

  1. 2D AGO

    The Incredible Dr. Pol: Common Sense, Compassion, and the Future of Veterinary Medicine

    Veterinary medicine has evolved rapidly, bringing incredible advancements in technology, diagnostics, and treatment options. Yet, as care becomes more sophisticated, it’s also becoming more expensive, complex, and in many cases, less accessible for everyday pet owners. In this episode, hosts Jordan Tyler and Dr. Stephanie Clark sit down with world-renowned veterinarian Dr. Jan Pol to explore how the profession has changed over his 50+ year career. From hands-on training and common-sense diagnostics to the rise of corporate clinics and increasing costs, Dr. Pol shares candid insights on what it takes to deliver effective, compassionate care in today’s landscape. Helpful Links 🐶 Learn more about Dr. Pol Clinical Nutrition, a new line of targeted diets to address weight management, food sensitivities, and gastrointestinal care—no prescription required! 📺 Check out “The Incredible Dr. Pol,” a TV show featuring Dr. Pol and his family that aired on National Geographic for 24 seasons! 👋 Connect with Dr. Pol and his community on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube. 📖 Read more from Dr. Pol in “Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow: My Life as a Country Vet.” Show Notes 00:00 – Inside the Episode 02:03 – How Dr. Pol Fell in Love with Veterinary Medicine 08:04 – How Things Have Changed Over 55+ Years in Practice 10:38 – The Far-Reaching Impact of “The Incredible Dr. Pol” 15:18 – Corporate Clinics, Rising Costs, and Accessibility Challenges 19:47 – Common Sense Diagnostics vs. Reliance on Technology 24:55 – Affordability, Accessibility, and “Doing No Harm” 32:50 – Dr. Pol Clinical Nutrition and Affordable Pet Wellness 38:29 – Dr. Pol’s Vision for the Future of Veterinary Medicine 42:16 – Classic Cars, Life Lessons, and Looking Far Enough Ahead 46:50 – Final Takeaways

    49 min

  2. APR 15

    Off-Leash Field Notes from Global Pet Expo 2026

    Walk the New Product Showcase at Global Pet Expo 2026 with host Jordan Tyler and special guest David Perez, who has formulated thousands of pet nutrition products throughout his career and isn’t afraid to question what’s actually new versus what’s just good marketing. From bone broth chews and goat milk “ice cream” to protein-packed treats and longevity-focused formulas, this episode takes you booth by booth through one of the pet industry’s most talked-about New Product Showcases. Tune in for candid takes on why true innovation in pet nutrition can be hard to find—even in a sea of new products—and why balance, research, and regulatory clarity still matter more than the latest trend. Helpful Links 📰 Get the scoop on what stood out at Global Pet Expo 2026—and what didn’t quite hit the mark. 🤠 Read more about the “Wild West” of pet supplements and check out our previous episode about pet supplements and the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC). 🐱 Learn more about more sustainable cat litter materials like wheat, corn, walnut shells, tofu, and more! 💡 Check out this expert insight from David Perez, which explores how overreliance on outdated marketing claims can actually slow progress toward true innovation in pet nutrition. Show Notes 00:00 – Inside the Episode 01:22 – First Impressions 04:34 – The Protein Trend 08:22 – Longevity and Other Trending Functional Claims 13:44 – Don’t Forget About Felines! What’s New in Cat Care 22:08 – The Natural Spectrum 25:24 – Key Takeaways

    27 min

  3. APR 1

    Rats to the Rescue? Meet the World’s Smallest, Most Unexpected Heroes

    This conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about rats. Host Jordan Tyler sits down with Erin Sackett of APOPO and BSM Partners’ own zoological expert, Dr. Jen Parsons, to explore the incredible world of HeroRATs—African giant pouched rats trained to detect landmines, diagnose tuberculosis, combat wildlife trafficking, and even assist in search and rescue missions. Join us as we break down age-old myths about rodents and rats to showcasing how these incredible animals are transforming global health and safety. Helpful Links 💣 Learn more about APOPO and its HeroRATs program, including how you can adopt or support a HeroRAT today! 🐀 Read more about the African giant pouched rat. 🎁 Find out how you can support the HeroRATs program and other APOPO initiatives around the world: https://apopo.org/support-us/ Show Notes 00:00 – Inside The Episode 00:13 – Pop Culture vs. Reality: Reframing How We Think About Rats 08:39 – Why African Giant Pouched Rats Are Uniquely Suited For Being HeroRATs 11:54 – The Four Key Roles of HeroRATs 14:08 – How Rats Detect Landmines Faster and Safer 16:24 – Using Scent Detection to Diagnose Tuberculosis 19:39 – Combating Wildlife Trafficking with Scent-Trained Rats 22:03 – Search And Rescue: The Future of Disaster Response 24:20 – Training to Become a HeroRAT 29:17 – The Full Pension Package 31:59 – The Human Element 33:49 – How to Support APOPO and the HeroRATs Program 37:35 – Final Thoughts: Rethinking Rats and Their Role in Our World

    39 min

  4. MAR 18

    Breaking the ‘Byproduct’ Bias: Rethinking Rendered Ingredients in Pet Food

    Fear-based marketing and misinformation have cast rendered ingredients in a negative light in the eyes of many pet parents. But what if we told you this ingredient class is one of the most sustainable and reliable ones we have for pet food? Join Dr. Stephanie Clark and Jordan Tyler and a handful of industry experts as they break down common myths and reframe rendering as a practical, eco-friendly solution. From debunking misconceptions about byproducts to uncovering the environmental impact of reducing food waste, this conversation challenges listeners to rethink what quality really means when it comes to pet food. Helpful Links 🔍 Find more pet food ingredient insights inside IFEEDER’s March 2025 Pet Food Report: https://www.ifeeder.org/research/pet-food-report/ 🆙 Check out our previous podcast episode to learn more about the big, beautiful world of upcycled pet food ingredients: https://bsmpartners.net/insights/podcast-the-rise-of-upcycled-ingredients-in-pet-food/ Read more about sustainable rendered and upcycled ingredients in pet food: 🚮 From Landfill to Lifeline: How Upcycled Ingredients are Reshaping Sustainability In Pet Nutrition🗑️ How Pet Food Keeps Millions of Tons of Food Waste Out of Landfills⚖️ The Wasted Food Scale: Enlightening or Depressing?🫀 Navigating Sustainability in Pet Food: Trends, Transparency, and the Offal Truth Learn more about other common pet nutrition misassumptions: 📖 The Eggcorn Effect: How Marketing Misinterpretations Lead Pet Owners Astray🎧 (Podcast) Out of the Doghouse: The Truth About Pet Food’s Most-Hated Ingredients🎧 (Podcast) Is Recyclable Pet Food Packaging a Lie? Unraveling the Pet Industry’s Plastic Waste Problem Show Notes 00:00 – Inside the Episode 01:41 – What Is Rendering, Really? 04:09 – Why Rendering Is Closer to Your Daily Life Than You Think 10:25 – Cultural Preferences and Why We Don’t Eat Certain Animal Parts 13:25 – Environmental Benefits: Reducing Waste and Emissions 17:27 – How Misinformation Shaped Consumer Perception 18:32 – Marketing Myths and the “Byproduct” Stigma 22:55 – The Truth About “Human-Grade” vs Rendered Ingredients 25:48 – Today’s Key Takeaways

    28 min

  5. MAR 4

    Wrangling the Wild West of Pet Supplements

    The pet supplement aisle can feel overwhelming. Joint chews, calming treats, immune boosters—every product promises better health for our pets. But how do you know which ones are legitimate? Join Dr. Stephanie Clark and Jordan Tyler as they take a closer look at the booming pet supplement industry and the role of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) Seal in helping bring structure and accountability to this complex market. Learn why supplements aren’t regulated like drugs, how misleading claims sometimes slip through the cracks, and why scientific research plays such an important role in responsible product formulation. Helpful Links 🐾 Find out more about the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC): https://www.nasc.cc/, and browse NASC-certified pet supplement companies here: https://www.nasc.cc/members/. ℹ️ Learn more about the brands featured on today's episode: Pet Ag: https://petag.com/ Zesty Paws: https://zestypaws.com/ Pet Honesty: https://www.pethonesty.com/ InClover: https://inclover.com/ 👀 Continue reading about the nuances of pet supplement formulation and regulation from BSM Partners’ expert team of formulators: Crowded Labels, Compromised Doses: A Look at Pet Supplement DesignPet Supplements: When Science, Cost, and Chews Collide Show Notes 00:13 – Inside the Episode 02:28 – Why is Everyone Obsessed with Supplements? 04:40 – Trust as Currency 08:10 – How Pet Supplements Are Actually Regulated 11:44 – What’s in a Claim? Nutritional Supplements vs Drugs 14:16 – Buyer Beware: “Pixie Dust” Ingredients 15:28 – Reasons a Pet Would Need a Supplement 19:26 – Meet the NASC 26:16 – Why Isn’t There More Research on Pet Supplements? 32:06 – Expert Advice for Pet Parents 35:12 – Red Flags to Watch For on Supplement Labels 40:26 – The Future of Pet Supplementation 43:40 – Today’s Key Takeaways

    47 min

  6. FEB 18

    The Incredible Philosophy Behind Dr. Pol’s Pet Care Approach

    When the cameras stop rolling, what remains? For the Pol family, the end of “The Incredible Dr. Pol” was a finale, but it was also a beginning. In this episode, hosts Dr. Stephanie Clark and Jordan Tyler sit down with Charles Pol, Dr. Pol’s son and executive producer, and longtime producer Mike Stankevich to explore how the show became the foundation for Docson Brands and the development of Incredi-Pol pet foods. Recorded live from the SUPERZOO 2025 show floor, this candid conversation reveals the philosophy that has always guided Dr. Pol’s work: affordable, accessible, common-sense care for animals and the people who love them. Helpful Links 📺 Explore every season of “The Incredible Dr. Pol” here: https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-659aa216-5a05-4c41-b96b-d4f6ef3e5350 🐶 Learn more about Docson Brands and their portfolio of animal food and care products: https://thedrpol.com/incredi-pol-products/ 📞 Learn more about Dr. Pol’s veterinary triage service, Dr. Pol CARE: https://thedrpol.com/dr-pol-care/?srsltid=AfmBOoprCOgdzz9e9-LLlfV4uQ5v_FCMWUZ_5z8Zh2RkDAKTT5kTIex5 ⚕️ Read more from Mars Veterinary Health’s report, “Tackling the Veterinary Professional Shortage:” https://marsveterinary.com/tackling-the-veterinary-professional-shortage/ 👀 …then, check out the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) clap-back: https://www.avma.org/news/no-dire-shortage-veterinarians-anticipated-coming-years 🐎 More on rural veterinary shortages persisting today: https://www.avma.org/news/usda-announces-plan-address-rural-federal-veterinary-shortages 📈 Get the AVMA’s perspective on rising veterinary costs: https://www.avma.org/blog/avma-shares-insights-rising-veterinary-costs 🔍 Read the “State of the Veterinary Care Industry” from PetSmart Charities & Gallup: https://www.gallup.com/analytics/659123/gallup-petsmart-charities.aspx 🎧 Hear more about the emotional, financial, and systemic challenges facing veterinary professionals today, including unmatched levels of burnout. Show Notes 00:00 – Inside the Episode 01:49 – Meet Charles Pol and Mike Stankevich 03:05 – Behind the Scenes of “The Incredible Dr. Pol” 08:15 – Understanding Dr. Pol’s Ethos 17:17 – Coping with Rising Pet Care Prices 19:36 – Dr. Pol CARE and the State of Veterinary Medicine 27:12 – Rethinking Veterinary Education & Practice 30:06 – An Emergency Vet’s Perspective 37:02 – Balancing Care with Compassion, For Vets and Pets 42:25 – Loving Animals Brings Us Together 44:07 – Today’s Key Takeaways

    47 min

  7. FEB 13

    Love, Lust, and Lunch: Valentine’s Day in the Animal Kingdom

    In this Valentine’s Day special, hosts Dr. Stephanie Clark and Jordan Tyler dive into the wildest, weirdest, and most unexpectedly heartwarming mating rituals in the animal kingdom. From anglerfish that fuse to their partners and octopuses that take “all in” a little too literally to cannibalistic courtships, pebble-gifting penguins, and ride-or-die prairie voles, this episode proves that love in nature runs the full spectrum of swoon-worthy to downright savage. Equal parts biology lesson and comedy hour, it’s a reminder that while romance may look different across species, devotion (and drama) is universal. Stick around for a sweet surprise at the end! Helpful Links 🪳 Learn how you can participate in San Antonio Zoo’s Cry Me A Cockroach Fundraiser: https://sazoo.org/crymeacockroach/ 💡 Read more about the strange mating habits of: 🐟 Anglerfish 🐙 Octopi🙏 Praying mantises🕸️ Nursery web spiders🐡 Pufferfish🐭 Prairie voles🐧 Gentoo penguins 💘 If you’re looking for something to do with your pet this weekend, check out our homemade holiday treat recipes! https://bsmpartners.net/insights/a-holiday-gift-from-bsm-pet-safe-recipes-to-make-spirits-bright/ Show Notes 00:12 – Inside the Episode 01:00 – Cry Me a Cockroach 04:23 – Anglerfish: The Ultimate Stage-Five Clinger 06:31 – Love That Costs an Arm (or a Leg) 08:44 – The Argonaut Octopus: Detachable Devotion 11:01 – Praying Mantises Killer First Dates 13:13 – Gifting with Nursery Web Spiders 15:38 – White-Spotted Puffer Fish Builds Sandcastles for Love 17:32 – Prairie Voles: Monogamy Done Right 19:18 – Pebble Proposals & Loyalty with Gentoo Penguins 24:19 – Key Takeaways 25:07 – An Original Valentine’s Finale

    27 min

  8. FEB 4

    Brushing Up: Why Pet Dental Health Matters More Than You Think

    This National Pet Dental Health Month, we’re sinking our teeth into one of the most overlooked areas of pet wellness: oral health. Hosts Dr. Stephanie Clark and Jordan Tyler are joined by a veterinary dentist and several pet dental health innovators to explore why dental disease goes far beyond doggy breath, breaking down how plaque, tartar, and inflammation can impact the heart, kidneys, and overall health of pets. Learn why toothbrushing is the gold standard, what dental chews and additives can realistically achieve, and how pet parents can build effective routines without aiming for perfection. From myth-busting to practical tips, this episode offers a clear, science-backed look at how small daily habits can protect pets for the long haul. Helpful Links 🦷 Check out this list of pet dental health products that carry the VOHC Seal: https://vohc.org/accepted-products/ ⚕️ Learn more about pet dental health from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/pet-dental-care 🪥 Find even more resources on pet dentistry from Dr. Amy “Toothy” Thomson: https://www.toothythomson.ca/ 💡 Open wide for supporting insights from our veterinary experts, Dr. Bradley Quest and Dr. Katy Miller: Beyond Bad Breath: Why Oral Hygiene Is Vital for PetsBeyond Brushing: How Microbiome Science is Reshaping Oral Care for Dogs and Cats 🔬 Read more about clinical studies from Yummy Combs (Pet’s Best Life) and WHIMZEES (Wellness Pet Company): Yummy Combs 🐝 https://petsbestlife.com/abstract-evaluation-of-efficacy-of-reduction-of-calculus-plaque-gingivitis-and-malodor-of-a-daily-honeycomb-shaped-dental-chew-in-dogs/ WHIMZEES 🦔 https://www.dvh.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/WHIMZEES_VOHC.pdf Show Notes 00:00 – Inside the Episode 03:35 – A Whole-Body Health Issue 06:26 – Why Pet Dental Health Matters 10:30 – The Gold Standard: Toothbrushing 15:23 – Beyond Brushing: The Scoop on Dental Chews 26:02 – Don’t Put All Your Plaque in One Basket 29:05 – The VOHC Seal 33:42 – Pet Dental Health Myth-Busting 39:00 – Today’s Key Takeaways 40:23 – This Month’s Challenge!

    42 min
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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. Sponsored by BSM Aperture.

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  • Creator
    BSM Partners
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2024 BSM Partners
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    Barking Mad

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