Best Logos Lab Podcasts (2025)

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A Ray of Hope About the Plastics Polluting Nature 28:31

6d ago28:31

28:31

#936B: Aditya Siroya explains how rePurpose Global has funded projects across Asia, South America and Africa to recover 30 million pounds of plastic waste from nature, while supporting more than 2,000 Waste Workers at the front lines. And what happens to all the plastic bags with our pet foods in them?…

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The Naturalist Author Who First Showed Us That Octopuses Have Souls 29:09

6d ago29:09

29:09

#936A: Sy Montgomery’s ground-breaking, award-winning book “Soul of an Octopus” is even more relevant now than when it was first published, as we discover that everything depicted in the bestselling novel called “that octopus book” (“Remarkably Bright Creatures”) is factually-based on the wily brilliance of these multi-armed creatures.…

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"Freelance vs. Full-Time: The Creative Identity Struggle" with Seth Hunt | The Story Lab 12:00

9d ago12:00

12:00

What do you sacrifice—and what do you gain—when you choose the in-house route over freelancing? In this episode of The Story Lab, we sit down with EP&Co Director/DP Seth Hunt who’s wrestled with both sides of the creative coin. From navigating agency expectations to carving out a personal style, we talk about: • The tension between creative freedom…

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It’s Not Your Lab’s Fault (or Yours!) That He’s Fat! 31:14

13d ago31:14

31:14

#935A: Dr. Eleanor Raffan [Assistant Professor in Systems Physiology in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge] has made a breakthrough discovery of the gene in Labrador Retrievers that makes them insatiable and drives them to overeat, confirmed with her “Sausage in a Box Test.”…

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Bearing Witness to How Animals Enter Our Food Supply 29:15

13d ago29:15

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#935B: Investigative journalist Gail Eisnitz talks about her new memoir “Out of Sight: An Undercover Investigator's Fight for Animal Rights and Her Own Survival,” which is an expose of how inhumanely animals are slaughtered and the health consequences to people doing the slaughter as well as to consumers, suggesting that supporting the Humane Farmi…

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Unbelievable! A Pet Food Company That Gives Away Every Penny of Their Profits?! 28:45

20d ago28:45

28:45

#934A: Janet Scott explains how she and her husband, Jim, founded the renowned pet food company Wellness, which they had to walk away from, but were able to re-emerge with a new super premium high meat pet food — RAWZ — which astoundingly gives 100% of their profits to non-profit dog organizations with a total donated so far of $33.75 million.…

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Octopuses and Other Animals with Magnificent Minds 30:37

20d ago30:37

30:37

#934B: Christina Couch wrote “Innovative Octopuses, Half-Brained Birds, and More Animals With Magnificent Minds” for MIT Kids Press, specifically for geeky kids like she says she once was herself — although curious adults will equally love learning about the brains of many non-human creatures.By Tracie Hotchner

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"Severance and The Art of World Building" with Nate Bonsell | The Story Lab 10:15

25d ago10:15

10:15

World-building isn't just for fantasy and sci-fi—it's the invisible foundation behind every great film, commercial, or video. In this episode of The Story Lab with Nate Bonsell, we dive into what world-building really means for filmmakers today. From the genius of Severance to the budget realities of $5K productions, we explore how setting creative…

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Guess What? You're Actually Clueless About What Your Dog is Feeling! 28:39

27d ago28:39

28:39

#933B: Holly Molinaro talks about having just received her PhD from Arizona State University, at the Canine Science Collaboratory, where she studied dog owners’ perception (and misperception) of dog feelings and body language.By Tracie Hotchner

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Losing His Dog Broke His Heart 29:25

27d ago29:25

29:25

#933A: Renowned New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss talks about his book “You Can Never Die - a Graphic Memoir,” which celebrates his 17-year love of his dog Penny — often-depicted in his drawings — discussing his deep grief over her death in the context of his complex, fascinating life, seen in magnificently drawn and hand-written journal entries in…

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A Gratitude Journal for You & Your Dog 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

#932A: Kyra Sundance’s updated book “The Dog Tricks & Training Workbook: a Step-by-Step Interactive Curriculum to Engage, Challenge and Bond with Your Dog” shows us all the things we could do for fun with our dogs, as well as point out all we have to be grateful for.By Tracie Hotchner

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Do Free-roaming Dogs Have a Better Life? 28:58

1M ago28:58

28:58

#932B: Harry Eckman, internationally known animal welfare advocate, discusses population control of dogs and acts worldwide to protect them and the people they live amongst.By Tracie Hotchner

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The Horrors of the “American XL Bully Breed” 28:44

1M ago28:44

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#931A: Annie Phenix (author of Positive Training for Reactive & Aggressive Dogs) discusses the horrible phenomenon in England of dogs with the moniker American XL Bully (a “breed’ not recognized as such in the U.S.), a type of dog which is now banned in the UK because of maulings of people by these massive powerful dog.…

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Words Matter: Don’t Just Tell Someone Their Pet is “Fat”! 29:24

1M ago29:24

29:24

#931B: Dr. Ernie Ward’s own non-profit — the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) discusses the importance of using non-shaming vocabulary when speaking about overweight pets; and that veterinarians unconsciously have a bias (as do doctors in human medicine) towards patients that “have obesity” — which is a clinical condition requiring med…

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"Is Filmmaking Losing Its Soul? The Ethics & Redemption of Storytelling" | The Story Lab 11:00

1M ago11:00

11:00

Has modern filmmaking become too agenda-driven? Are we losing the heart of storytelling in the name of expression? In this episode of The Story Lab, we dive into the ethics of filmmaking, the power of redemptive arcs, and why the most impactful stories often come from a place of humility—not ideology. From indie films to advocacy docs, we explore w…

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Fast-Track to a “Pet Shrink” for You & Your Pet 31:06

2M ago31:06

31:06

#930A: Brandy Kuentzel talks about her Ease Pet Vet (winner of an Innovation prize at the VMX veterinary conference) a platform that gives pet owners and their own veterinarians access to one of the hard-to-reach Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist doctors to get a treatment plan for their dog's or cat’s behavior issues.…

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Brooklyn Kitty Plays Matchmaker to Humans 25:44

2M ago25:44

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#930B: Tanya Guerrero (who now lives on a hillside outside Manila in a home constructed of shipping containers with her husband, their daughter and a clowder of cats) reads from her Brooklyn-based novel “Cat’s People,” the heroine of which is a stray cat who works to bring disconnected people together.…

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A British Look at Our Relationship With Dogs 29:07

2M ago29:07

29:07

#929B: Suzanne Rogers, co-director of the non-profit Human Behaviour Change for Animals, talks about the book she edited: "Canine Behaviour in Mind: Applying Behavioural Science to Our Lives with Dogs.”By Tracie Hotchner

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The 1,000 Dogs Left Behind at Chernobyl 28:58

2M ago28:58

28:58

#929A: NYC cat behaviorist Stephen Quandt (Cat BehaviorHelp.com) talks about how he was part of a delegation many years ago to help manage and study the 1,000 dogs left behind when the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded in 1986. What has become of them?By Tracie Hotchner

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"Why Your Brand Needs a Mission, Not Just a Logo" with Teddy Giard | The Story Lab 14:05

2M ago14:05

14:05

Too many entrepreneurs jump straight into building businesses without realizing the real key to success—branding yourself first. In this episode of The Story Lab, we break down why personal branding is more valuable than any single business and how it sets you up to solve problems in a way that attracts the right opportunities. 📌 What You’ll Learn:…

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"When to Show vs. Tell in Filmmaking" | The Story Lab 14:11

2M ago14:11

14:11

How do you craft a powerful edit? When should you show instead of tell? This episode dives deep into the storytelling process—how filmmakers can shape narratives by stripping away excess and letting the audience discover meaning for themselves. We explore the evolution of In the Blood, a documentary that started as a family business story but becam…

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"Escaping Sensationalism" | The Story Lab 12:57

2M ago12:57

12:57

In a world dominated by massive blockbusters and over-the-top spectacle, is there still room for stories that find beauty in the everyday? In this episode of The Story Lab, we explore the contrast between Hollywood’s obsession with sensationalism—think Marvel movies and billion-dollar franchises—and the raw, quiet power of storytelling rooted in re…

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"Bridges or Barriers: A Conversation on Gatekeeping" | The Story Lab 13:00

2M ago13:00

13:00

In this episode, we dive deep into the realities of gatekeeping in the film industry—how mentorship can elevate your career and how toxic attitudes can hold you back. Topics Covered: ▪️ The role of mentors in shaping a filmmaker's journey ▪️ How insecurity and ego can affect career growth ▪️ The reality of gatekeeping in the industry ▪️ Why reputat…

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"Why Story is King" | The Story Lab 11:09

2M ago11:09

11:09

Welcome to the first ever episode of The Story Lab! Lucas and Evan breakdown: - Finding your voice and confidence in a project - The challenges of fighting for your vision with clients - Knowing the product you are selling as well as the client on commercials Filmed in San Diego, CA Subscribe for more! Find us on Instagram @TheStoryLabFilm Hosted…

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"Is a Work-Life Balance Possible for Filmmakers?" | The Story Lab 10:17

2M ago10:17

10:17

Filmmaking is a passion, a career, and—let’s be honest—a relentless hustle. But is it possible to build a sustainable career in this industry without sacrificing personal relationships, family time, or even your own well-being? In this episode of The Story Lab, we dive deep into the push-and-pull of work-life balance as filmmakers. We discuss: ✅ Th…

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Are "Button-Pushing" Dogs Really "Saying" Anything? 44:54

2M ago44:54

44:54

#928A: Federico Rossano — Associate Professor of Cognitive Science at UCSD — conducted an international study of people using the "buttons" to communicate with their dogs — and took a lot of professional flak for doing the study, and the conclusion that the dogs do seem to be "saying" something, despite Tracie's unwavering skepticism about the whol…

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Black Dogs Deserve Love and Happy Homes, Too 14:33

2M ago14:33

14:33

#928B: Fred Levy wrote and took the photos for his book “Black Dogs - Stories of Love and Friendship,” because of the “black dog syndrome” at shelters — where they get overlooked and euthanized at a higher rate — and explains why it is hard to photograph a black dog.By Tracie Hotchner

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An Explorer's Guide to the World’s Living Wonders 27:51

2M ago27:51

27:51

#927A: Cara Giaimo discusses her book “Atlas Obscura: Wild Life: An Explorer's Guide to the World’s Living Wonders” and how she managed to collect such a cornucopia of information and beautiful images about flora and fauna around the world.By Tracie Hotchner

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Is Your Dog Happy? How Do You Know? 28:34

2M ago28:34

28:34

#926B: Emma Grigg — who is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona, focused on Companion Animal Behavior and Comparative Biomedical Sciences — discusses her book “The Science Behind a Happy Dog.”By Tracie Hotchner

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Who Loves Cats More? Americans or the Japanese? 27:13

3M ago27:13

27:13

#926A: Kristyn Vitale (of www.maueyes.com, Cat Behavior, Science & Training) has been studying cat sociability — how much is influenced by how social the humans are towards the cats?By Tracie Hotchner

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