Barking Mad
Episodes
Candid Conversations from the SUPERZOO Show Floor: Cutting Through the Noise with Disruptor Clayton Payne
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the SUPERZOO 2025 show floor, we sit down with Clayton Payne, the unapologetic disruptor behind one of the world’s most downloaded pet ind...
Out of the Doghouse: The Truth About Pet Food’s Most-Hated Ingredients
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s label-conscious pet parents worry when they see ingredients like salt, cellulose, gums, or artificial flavors on a pet food bag, but most of...
Corgis Gone Viral: Meet Dash & Lili, the Internet’s Favorite Dog Duo
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One toss of the toy changed everything for Adriane and Mike Wang and their “firstborn son.” In this heartwarming episode, you’ll meet the couple...
Creature Feature: A Halloween Special on Nature’s Creepiest (and Coolest) Animals
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every Halloween, black cats, bats, and spiders take center stage as symbols of all things spooky—but how did these animals earn their eerie reputati...
Your Dog Ate What?! A Pet Parent’s Guide to Hidden Hazards in the Kitchen and Medicine Cabinet
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From chocolate and xylitol to ibuprofen and antidepressants, some of the most dangerous toxins for pets are hiding in plain sight—our kitchens and m...
The Dirty Truth: Pet Safety Hazards Hiding in Your Homes and Gardens
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve scrubbed the counters, mopped the floors, watered the plants, and stepped back to admire your hard work. But beneath that picture-perfect glo...
Scented Suspects: Pet Safety in a Fragrant World
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Barking Mad, Dr. Stephanie Clark and Jordan Tyler crack open the case file on the fragrance underworld—candles, essential oils, s...
Small Brands, Big Impact: Emerging Brands & Innovations from SUPERZOO 2025
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many of the industry’s boldest ideas are bubbling up from fresh, fearless entrepreneurs reshaping the future of pet care. In this episode of Barking...
Candid Conversations from the SUPERZOO Show Floor: Celebrating Neighborhood Pet Store Day!
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Independent pet retailers are the lifeblood of the pet industry—they’re the shops that know your dog’s name, guide you through tricky nutrition ...
Candid Conversations from the SUPERZOO Show Floor: Real Talk with Daniel Schulof
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the show floor at SUPERZOO 2025, we sit down with Daniel Schulof, Founder and CEO of KetoNatural Pet Foods and author of Dogs, Dog Food, and...
The Rising Tide of Invasive Species: How Pet Nutrition Could Be a Solution
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Invasive fish and marine animals are wreaking havoc on local waterways, economies, and even taking a toll on recreational fishing and boating, but a n...
Beyond the Brands: Your Backstage Pass to SUPERZOO 2025
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step onto the show floor at SUPERZOO 2025, North America’s largest pet industry trade show, without leaving the comfort of your home! In this episod...
Bug Appétit: From Ick to Innovation on Insect-Based Pet Food
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bugs: your dog’s been eating them anyway—why not make it official? In this episode of Barking Mad, Jordan and Dr. Steph dig deep into the world of...
Holistic Pet Nutrition: Not a Category, But a Concept
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confused by the term “holistic” on pet food labels? You’re not alone. In this episode of Barking Mad, we unpack what holistic pet nutrition real...
Is Recyclable Pet Food Packaging A Lie? Unraveling The Pet Industry’s Plastic Waste Problem
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tons of brands say their packaging is recyclable. But what does that really mean—and how does it actually happen? In this episode of Barking Mad, we...
How to Think Like a Scientist (Even if You're Not One)
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confused by conflicting headlines about pet nutrition? In this episode, we break down how to spot trustworthy research, avoid common pitfalls in scien...
Looking for Love: Swiping Right on Sustainable Cat Litter
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your cat litter giving you red flags? In this episode of Barking Mad, we’re breaking up with clay and introducing six sustainable litter options ...
Innovation or Imitation? Inside Zoomark 2025
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to go behind the scenes of Zoomark 2025—Europe’s largest pet industry trade show—and uncover what really separates European and Americ...
One Man’s Trash Is Another Dog’s Treasure: The Story of Upcycled Pet Food
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your dog’s favorite treat could help fight climate change? In this episode of Barking Mad, we dive into the world of upcycled ingredients—...
H5N1 and Pets: What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle the growing threat of H5N1, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza, and its unsettling spread beyond birds into ca...
The Beautiful Story of Regenerative Agriculture: Does the Future of Pet Food Start with Soil?
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the most nutritious food for your pet could also help heal the planet? Join us as we dig deep into the world of regenerative agriculture and w...
Feeding the Future: Pet Trends and Technology from Global Pet Expo 2025
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do dog-friendly popcorn, AI-powered pet feeders, and feline chin acne have in common? They were all part of the conversation at Global Pet Expo 2...
Barking Up the Wrong Tree: How the PURR Act Could Undermine Pet Food Transparency and Safety
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the pet food labels you rely on to keep your furry family members safe suddenly became meaningless? What if brands could swap ingredients with...
Saving Pets, Losing Ourselves: The Realities of Veterinary Burnout
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Veterinary professionals dedicate their lives to caring for animals—but at what cost? Burnout in the veterinary profession is reaching a crisis poin...
Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science: Behind the Brand with Cave Pets
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to optimal pet health has been beneath our feet all along? In this episode of Barking Mad, we’re joined by Cico Rodriguez and Kathle...
The Billion-Dollar Deception of DCM: Inside KetoNatural’s Class Action Lawsuit
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This explosive episode unpacks the rise and fall of grain-free pet food, the controversial roles of the FDA and veterinarians, and the largest lawsuit...
Gen Z, AI, and the Future of Work: What Leaders Need to Know with Dr. Frank Niles
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The workplace is evolving, and with it, the challenges of recruiting and retaining top talent have become a critical focus for businesses across indus...
Copper Confusion: Separating Science from Speculation in Pet Nutrition
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a heated debate happening in the pet food space around copper in dog food. This essential trace mineral is critical for canine health, yet v...
Trends to Watch in 2025, Part 5: Personalized Nutrition & Preventive Care
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for the fifth and final episode of our Trends to Watch in 2025 mini-series! This fascinating episode is all about personalized pet nutrition...
Trends to Watch in 2025, Part 4: Sustainable Packaging & Recycling Roadblocks
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the pet industry grapples with the 300 million pounds of flexible plastic packaging it generates annually—99% of which is currently unrecyclable—...
Trends to Watch in 2025, Part 3: Biotic Ingredients & Gut Health
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this third installment of our Trends to Watch in 2025 mini-series, we’re delving into the microscopic world of biotic ingredients and their trans...
Trends to Watch in 2025, Part 2: Alternative Proteins for Pets
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you feed your pet bugs? What about lab-grown meat? How about a vegan diet? From insect protein to cultivated meats and beyond, we’re exploring...
Trends to Watch in 2025, Part 1: Sustainable Ingredient Sourcing
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! As we ring in 2025 together, we’re bringing you the top five pet care trends to watch in the coming year, from sustainable initiativ...
From Seed to Success: How Saeed Amidi Built an Entrepreneurial Engine in Silicon Valley
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how startups turn bold ideas into industry-shaping innovations? In this episode, we team up with Plug and Play, a global accelerator pow...
Silent Mutations: What Your Pet’s DNA Isn’t Telling You
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pet health isn’t always an inside job—genetic makeup matters, but so do environmental factors like lifestyle and diet. In this episode of Barking ...
Keep Calm: A Pet Parent’s Guide to Managing Noise Phobias in Dogs
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Loud noises like fireworks, thunderstorms, and even construction can turn celebrations into nightmares for pets that suffer from noise phobias. Luckil...
No Dog Left Behind: Honoring The Unsung Heroes of America’s Military
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Veterans' Day, join us for a moving episode about America’s four-legged warriors—military working dogs, or MWDs. These unsung heroes serve on...
Pawing Through the Research: Uncovering the Fatal Flaws of DCM
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The BSM Partners Research Team has dug deep into existing research on canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), so you don’t have to. Join us as we uncov...
A Mountain, or a Molehill? What Science Really Says About The Incidence of DCM
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When the FDA sounded the alarm in 2018, claiming a potential link between certain dog diets and a rise in canine cases of dilated cardiomyopathy, pani...
Think Twice: Even Bad Science Can Get Published!
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have trust issues? We do, too. There is a lot of research out there, both good and bad, and the difference between reliable and not-so-reliable...
Pulse Check: What Are Anti-Nutrient Factors, And Are They Hurting Your Pet’s Health?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard some grain-based pet food ingredients like peas, lentils, and legumes carry anti-nutrient factors (ANFs) that interfere with a pet’...
Are AAFCO and FDA Ever Getting Back Together? How Their Split Will Reshape Pet Nutrition
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore a significant regulatory shift brought on by the termination of a longstanding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between AAFCO a...
From Lab to Lawn: Putting Pups First in the Research Process and Beyond
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Barking Mad, Jordan Tyler sits down with Jessica Smidt, Co-Owner and Trainer with Think Positive Pets Training and B...
Plant Powered Pets: Interview with Dr. Mahsa Vazin, Founder of PawCo Foods
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Barking Mad, Dr. Stephanie Clark and Jordan Tyler interview Dr. Mahsa Vazin, founder of Pawco Foods, a company pioneering plant...
Fellowship of Iron and Earth: From Farm to Bowl with Tim McGreevy
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fellowship of Iron and EarthA poem by Tim McGreevyWe do not seek fortune or fame. We work the land until we need a cane. We understand the face of pai...
We’ve Gone Barking Mad… Introducing Our Rebrand!
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BSM Partners is proud to announce a comprehensive rebrand of its podcast, formerly known as The Pet Industry Podcast, to Barking Mad! Curiosity will b...
Unlocking the Power of Postbiotics in Pet Nutrition
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Pet Industry Podcast features Dr. Megan Sprinkle discussing the significance and science behind postbiotics in pet nutrition with ...
Beyond the Blood: Why DCM Diagnosis Requires a Deeper Look
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pet Industry Podcast, your host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, and the BSM Partners' research team explore the debate over grain-free dog...
Clucking Revolution: How Pet Chickens are Changing the Game in the Pet Industry ft Sean Warner, Grubbly Farms
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pet Industry Podcast: The Rise of Chickens as Pets | Featuring Sean Warner of Grubbly FarmsStep aside puppies; we have poultry as pets! In this episod...
Behind the Brand: Pet Education with FetchFind Founder, Jaime Damato Migdal
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a world full of information, it can be hard to navigate what is true and helpful in taking care of our pets. We at BSM Partners want to help demyst...
Colostrum for Pets: Supplement For Pet Gut Health and Immunity
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Dr. Mary Cope from BSM sit down with Adam Geiger and Allison Millican from Zinpro to discuss what colostrum is...
Behind the Research: Revealing the Truth About Diet & DCM in Dogs
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few years, there have been many conversations stirred around diet-associated DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy) in dogs. Some wondered if grai...
Diets and DCM in Dogs: Are the Answers Found in Poop?!
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Dr. Mary Cope speak with research team members, including Dr. Renee Streeter, Dr. Brad Quest, Dr. Stephanie C...
From SUPERZOO 2023: How the World Pet Association Helps You and Your Pet with Vic Mason, WPA President
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Dr. Mary Cope speak with Vic Mason, the President of the World Pet Association (WPA). They talk about what th...
Anal Glands in Dogs: Can fiber solve the problem?
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, three of BSM Partners' nutritionists, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, Dr. Mary Cope and Dr. Stephanie Clark, explore the frustrating situati...
Fiber: Understanding Your Pet's Gut Health
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, Dr. Mary Cope and Dr. Stephanie Clark explore the topic of gut health for your pets. They discuss understanding ...
People of DCM: Leading Researcher Dr. Stacey Leach
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, Dr. Mary Cope and Dr. Renee Streeter talk with Dr. Stacey Leach, a Board-Certified Specialist in Cardiology, Asso...
Are Probiotics Good For Your Pets?
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Dr. Mary Cope talk with Dr. Steve Lerner, a Senior Scientific Advisor at Chr. Hansen. Topics they discus...
Behind current DCM research in dogs with Dr. Kate Shoveller
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, Dr. Mary Cope, Dr. Brad Quest and Dr. Stephanie Clark from BSM sit down with Dr. Kate Shoveller, a leading pet re...
Female Entrepreneurship for pets
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Dr. Mary Cope talk with Angie Hohensee, founder and CEO of Pet Pasta, a unique, tasty, and nutritious pet topp...
Working Together to Benefit Independent Pet Retailers with IndiePet.org
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Dr. Mary Cope along with Nate Thomas and Seth Kaufman talk with Todd Dittman (Executive Director at IndiePet) ...
From MIT to Pet Food - The Journey of Renaldo Webb and PetPlate
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, producer Whitney Russell, and Dr. Renee Streeter interview Renaldo Webb. Renaldo is the founder of the popu...
Making Complicated Science Easily Digestible with Linda Case
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are continuing our series on “Women in Industry”. In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, producer Whitney Russell, and Dr. Stephanie Clark ...
Women in Pet Industry: A Panel Discussion
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle holds a Women in Industry discussion with Heather Govea (Chief Commercial Officer, Alphia), Catherine McCarthy (Vi...
Turning Family Challenges into a Mission Business with Jim and Janet Scott, Rawz Natural Pet Food
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, Steve Cauthen, and Whitney Russell talk with Jim and Janet Scott, founders of Rawz All Natural Pet Foods. I...
Veterinarian in Pet Retail - Veterinarian perspective at Mud Bay
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, board-certified nutritionist and veterinarian Dr. Katy Miller chats with Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Steve Cauthern. In this episode...
How a Teenager Turned Her Passion for Pets Into a Thriving Business
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Whitney Russell and Dr. Frank Niles talk with Ava Dorsey, founder of Ava’s Pet Palace. Ava founded Ava’s Pet Palace when sh...
Board-Certified Nutritionists in the Industry with Dr. Renee Streeter
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, board-certified nutritionist and veterinarian Dr. Renee Street chats with Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Steve Cauthern. In this episod...
Important Trends in the Pet Industry with Sean Conlon
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Steve Cauthren speak with Sean Conlon, the co-founder of Nashies Dog Treats. During their interview, the...
How the Pet Industry Can Contribute to Sustainability (Caitlyn Dudas from the Pet Sustainability Coalition)
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
About the Episode:While at SuperZoo, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Steven Cauthren had the chance to interview Caitlyn Dudas. Caitlyn is the co-founder...
Pets, Passion and Podcasting - BSM Partners' Origin Story
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 01: About the EpisodeWelcome to the Pet Industry Podcast! In this inaugural episode, hosts Dr. Megan Sprinkle, DVM and Steve Cau...