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Stories, But Shorter showcases the sprawling world of creative writing fiction/non-fiction and the beautiful people who choose to bare their soul on digital paper. Each guest author will get a chance to read their short story or selections from a larger story aloud. This is followed by a conversation on the topic of their work, inspiration, and heck, maybe just life with host and comedian, Cassi Jerkins.
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WE ARE HERE TO TALK ABOUT DOGS! Some dogs are doggos, some are puppers, and others may even be pupperinos. There are corgos and clouds, fluffers and floofs, woofers and boofers. The chunky ones are thicc, and the thin ones are long bois. When they stick out their tongues, they're doing a mlem, a blep, a blop. They bork. They boof. Once in a while they do each other a frighten. And whether they're 10/10 or 12/10, they're all h*ckin' good boys and girls. Check us out every Wednesday as we show ...
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Tom and Taylor discuss dogs that change lives, German Shepherds, and how to name your dog! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! 5 Amazing Dog Stories: https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/09/130929-dog…
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Mel's back! And we are talking all things pupper, doggo and floof! Subscribe to us on APPLE PODCASTS, STITCHER or your podcatcher of choice. Find us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER or INSTAGRAM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Floof and Pupper Podcast - TNC
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Taylor and producer Zane discuss dogs onstage, the Norwegian Lundehund, and taking your dog to the beach! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Dogs Onstage: https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainm…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Mel and Taylor discuss dog expressions, the American hairless terrier, and astrology for dogs! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Today’s article: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/19/science/dog-expressions.ht…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Taylor and guest host Miranda discuss Sandy the Dingo, the Rajapalayama breed, and what your dog’s body language means! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Sandy the Dingo: https://www.science.unsw…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Melanie and Taylor discuss spoopy doggo experience 2, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier breed, and how to teach your dog how to backflip! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Spoopy Story 2: https://simply…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Melanie and Taylor discuss another spooky story, the Beagle, and how to decorate your house with pets in mind! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Spooky Stories: https://simplyfordogs.com/dog-ghos…
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Taylor is still away meeting ALL of the dogs in NYC, so Tom gets in your favourite guest-host, Miranda Selwood and producer Zane to help get him through this trying time! Lilly Smartelli https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/31/fashion/weddings/a-woman-her-best-friend-and-a-quick-walk-down-the-aisle.html? Saluki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saluki Cool …
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Miranda and Taylor discuss the Hairy Maclary books, Clumber Spaniels, and rainy days for dogs! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Hairy Maclary: https://www.hairymaclary.com/ Clumber Spaniel: http…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Melanie and Taylor discuss Oliver and his metallic friend, the Bedlington Terrier breed, and the best names for certain breeds! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Oliver and his bowl: https://www.…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Melanie introduces us to Sasha, the local senior dog who survived a week lost in the bush, Taylor blesses us with the Griffon Bruxellois, and Mel gives us some tips from listener Corey on canine anxiety and how to manage it. Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook, and follow …
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Taylor brings us more heartwarming/interesting dog stories from history, Melanie discusses the Drever, and Taylor gives us some tips on how to train a blind dog. Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos and canine…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Melanie gives us the lowdown on Dachshund racing (in Tamworth and around the world), Taylor introduces us to the Dogo Argentino, and Mel explains how to organise your own dog show. Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorabl…
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Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award Finalist writer Rebecca Makkai joins us to conclude Season 2 of “Stories, But Shorter.” This Chicago-based writer shares “Everything We Know About the Bomber” from her short story collection, Music For Wartime. In the talkback, Cassi, Jeremy and Rebecca discuss character development and the difference between …
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Taylor tells us some heartwarming dog tales from history, Melanie discusses the Wirehaired Pointer Griffon, and Taylor gives us some tips on how to manage your overweight dog. Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable dog…
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Writer Adam McOmber joins us to read “Petit Trianon,” a short story from his book My House Gathers Desires. "Petit Trianon" was inspired by a real queer historical paranormal event! Adam shares how he combines his love of the paranormal and exploring different time periods through a queer lens. He even indulges us with a real paranormal experience …
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Melanie introduces us to Bear, the Koala Detection Dog, Taylor discusses the French Mastiff (or Dogue de Bordeau), and Mel offers some WikiHow advice on how to become a professional dog walker. Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for…
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Misa Sugiura reads two amazing short stories, “Hanging Gardens” and “Not What I Meant.” Both stories share the theme of young love. “Hanging Garden” explores young love through magical realism, while “Not What I Meant” explores it through the grounded, dreaded reality of high school. Misa is the author of the award-winning novels, It's Not Like It'…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Mel and Taylor discuss 9/11 hero doggos, the schnauzer breed, and how to choose your ideal dog! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Salty and Roselle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salty_and_Roselle http://www…
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Christine Sneed on Being a Monkey's Uncle
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44:51Author Christine Sneed joins Stories, But Shorter to read her wonderful short story, “The Monkey’s Uncle Louis.” Christine Sneed is the author of the novels Paris, He Said and Little Known Facts, and the story collections Portraits of a Few of the People I've Made Cry and The Virginity of Famous Men. She has received the Grace Paley Prize for Short…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Melanie and Taylor discuss AKC Dog Sports, the New Guinea Singing Dog breed, and which dog sport would suit us best! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! AKC Dog Sports: https://www.akc.org/expert-a…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Tom and Taylor discuss Rin Tin Tin, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and dog cakes! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Clicker Training Article: https://yourdogadvisor.com/clicker-training/ Rin Tin Tin: htt…
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Stories, But Shorter on "A Visit From St. Nicolas"
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5:22A special “Stories, But Shorter” holiday episode! We bring you the classic short “A Visit From St. Nicolas,” more commonly known as “Twas’ The Night Before Christmas” read by 28 people. This poem was first published anonymously in 1823 and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore in 1837. Supposedly Moore composed this piece on a snowy winter’s day…
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E’mon Lauren is a Chicago born-and-raised poet who was named Chicago’s first Youth Poet Laureate. She writes poetry and playwriting to explore a philosophy of hood womanism. She hosts “The Real Hoodwives of Chicago,” a podcast for artists of color to talk love, sex, romance, and ratchetry. On “Stories, But Shorter,” E’mon shares four pieces from he…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Melanie and Taylor discuss some theatre doggos, the Coton de Tulear, and basic first aid for dogs! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Theatre Dogs: https://laughingsquid.com/service-dogs-attend-bi…
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Author Michael McRay reads from his upcoming book, I Am Not Your Enemy: Stories to Transform a Divided World. For this book, Michael McRay traveled the world to places like Israel, Palestine, Northern Ireland, and South Africa to interview activists, peacebuilders, and former combatants about their personal experiences with conflict, justice, and r…
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S.L. Wisenberg is the author of The Sweetheart Is In, Holocaust Girls: Memory, & Other Obsessions and The Adventures of Cancer Bitch. Today S.L. Wisenberg shares two short stories “Brunch” and “That Old Time Religion.” Afterward, host Cassi Jerkins and S.L. Wisenberg go in-depth about the complexities of romance, political activism, and religion, a…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Bichon Frise: https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/bichon-frise#/slide/1 Yelling Is Bad for Dogs: https://scontent.fbne5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/76651679_2374693932841998_…
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Juan Martinez on Writing Fiction From Real-Life Experiences
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44:46Juan Martinez is the author of Best Worst American: Stories. He was born in Bucaramanga, Colombia and now resides in Chicago. On “Stories, But Shorter,” Juan reads “Character Limit,” a short story originally published in The Mississippi Review, about a Latinx navigating with his family through Chicago the day after Trump won the presidential electi…
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The Vocal Stylings of the Shiba Inu - Replay
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25:37Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Melanie and Taylor discuss the Obama doggos, the Shiba Inu breed, and how to get your dog on socials media! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Sunny and Bo Slideshow: https://www.instyle.com/celeb…
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Samira Ahmed is the New York Times best-selling author of “Love, Hate & Other Filters” and “Internment.” She was born in Bombay, India, and grew up in a small town in Illinois. On “Stories, But Shorter,” Samira shares her short story “Election Day” which beautifully depicts a widowed man remembering his wife and the gift of voting on Election Day i…
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Cassi Jerkins and Jeremy Schmidt are returning for season two of Stories, But Shorter. This time they hit Chicago. Subscribe now so you don't miss the first episode.
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Melanie and Taylor discuss some quick dog stories, the Swedish Valhund breed, and how to cut your dogs toenails! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Doggo Stories: http://mentalfloss.com/article/28…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Melanie and Taylor discuss the penguin watching dog, the Barbet breed, and vaccinating your dog! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Penguin Protector Dog: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-17/mi…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Melanie and Taylor discuss another spooky story, the Keeshond breed and how to spot tail docking! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! The Spookiest Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Melanie and Taylor discuss another spooky story, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, and puppy pizzas! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Spooky Stories: https://simplyfordogs.com/dog-ghost-stories/7-dog…
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Subscribe to us on APPLE PODCASTS, STITCHER or your podcatcher of choice. Find us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER or INSTAGRAM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Floof and Pupper Podcast - TNC
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Subscribe to us on APPLE PODCASTS, STITCHER or your podcatcher of choice. Find us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER or INSTAGRAM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Floof and Pupper Podcast - TNC
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Melanie and Taylor discuss another spooky story, the Paisley Terrier, and dog fostering! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Spooky Stories: https://simplyfordogs.com/dog-ghost-stories/7-dog-ghost-…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Melanie and Taylor discuss a spoopy doggo experience, the Bulldog breed, and tips on avoiding baiting! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Spoopy Story: https://simplyfordogs.com/dog-ghost-stories/…
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Subscribe to us on APPLE PODCASTS, STITCHER or your podcatcher of choice. Find us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER or INSTAGRAM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Floof and Pupper Podcast - TNC
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Miranda and Taylor discuss dogs with jobs, the Bolognese breed, and troubleshooting training tips! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Bolognese Breed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolognese_dog h…
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Welcome back to the Floof and Pupper Podcast! In today’s episode, Miranda and Taylor discuss nails for dogs, the Pekingese, and dogs on boats! Don’t forget to subscribe, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more adorable doggos! Bork bork! Nails for Dogs: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2153147/Nail-art-dogs-lat…
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