Welcome to
Talking Animals
with Duncan Strauss
Hosted by Duncan Strauss, “Talking Animals” airs every Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, on WMNF (88.5 FM), a 70,000-watt, community-oriented NPR affiliate in Tampa, Florida.
Recent Shows
The Talking Animals Annual Holiday Animal Song Special
This morning, I once again set aside the customary show format to deliver the "Talking Animals Annual Holiday Animal Song Special." I noted the...
Kevin Nealon–Former “Saturday Night Live” star
Former “Saturday Night Live” star Kevin Nealon [www.KevinNealon.com], discussing animal organizations, animal rights & activism, shelters,...
Dr. Sophia Yin–veterinarian-researcher-author
Dr. Sophia Yin, a veterinarian-researcher-author, discussing her pioneering research on dog barks and what they mean. www.nerdbook.com COMEDY...
Kirk Olsen–“Dog Songs”
GUEST: Kirk Olsen, Oceanside-based singer- songwriter who released a CD of 12 canine-centric tunes, “Dog Songs” [www.dogsongs.net] COMEDY CORNER:...
Sunny Benedict, founder of Baja Animal Sanctuary
GUEST: Sunny Benedict, founder of Baja Animal Sanctuary [www.bajadogs.org] near Rosarito Beach, Mexico. COMEDY CORNER: Brian Regan’s “”Fishing On...
Chris DeRose–founder of Last Chance For Animals
GUEST: Chris DeRose, former actor, longtime activist and founder of Last Chance For Animals [ www.lcanimal.org], discussing the plight of circus...
Jane Cartmill from San Diego Animal Advocates
H4Fzs4CejDGUEST: Jane Cartmill, from San Diego Animal Advocates, discussing the U.S. Fish & Wildlife desicion to issue permits allowing the...
Sebastian Doggart–Filmmaker
GUEST: Filmmaker Sebastian Doggart [ www.tributefilms.com], whose production company, Tribute Films, offers a collaborative opportunity to film a...
Greg Ginn–guitarist/leader of punk band Black Flag
GUEST: Greg Ginn [www.sstsuperstore.com], guitarist-leader of legendary punk band Black Flag, who’s extremely active in feral/homeless cat rescue...
DiAnna Pfaff-Martin–rescues abandoned animals
GUEST DiAnna Pfaff-Martin [www.animalnetwork.org], founder-director of two Orange County organizations that collectively rescue abandoned animals...